Research Development and Innovation Projects

AquaDetector
Developing AI-based high precision detection technologies for assessment of environmental factors, modeling water quality, and classifying stress behaviour in juvenile fish in recirculating aquacu...
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iFishIENCi
Using Aquaculture 4.0 digital solutions (AI, IoT, digital twin, automated monitoring) to develop novel technologies, innovative feeds and breeding program to achieve more sustainable aquaculture un...
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Practi-RAS
Practical training for aquaculture educators in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)
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Hatchery Match
Developing 4 automation technologies to improve water quality, embryonic categorization, and feeding, reducing stress and losses during the hatchery phase of fish lifecycles.
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Byefouling
For the development of low-toxic cost-efficient environment-friendly antifouling materials ABT Labs conducted marine and aquatic toxicity tests of free compounds on marine organisms, anti-fouling e...
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ENVIGUARD
Precise in situ measurement device for man-made chemical contaminants and biohazards (toxic microalgae, viruses & bacteria, biotoxins & PCBs) an early warning system in aquaculture and envi...
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AIRCOAT
Demonstrating innovative biomimetic Salvinia effect technology to create a passive air layer on marine surfaces, reducing fuel consumption and biofouling of ships, ABTMarine undertake lab and field...
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Interreg-Bythos
Interreg Italia-Malta project to valorise aquaculture wastes (tuna offal) in biotechnology for human health and Blue Growth. In partnership with UoM and DFA.
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Climate-KIC
Partner of the Malta EIT Climate-KIC Hub with Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology, moving towards net zero-carbon economy and fighting CC through innovation, community engagement, educati...
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Project Impact
Develops an infographic map of microplastic hotspots in the Maltese waters, a base-line study for microplastics, and raise community awareness on the issue of plastic pollution.
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Proceeds
Promoting Circular Economy in the Food Supply Chain, ABT hosts LCA professionals (MSCA R&D Staff Exchange), supporting implementation of the European Commission’s Circular Economy strategy.
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Soclimpact
Developing a thorough understanding on how CC will impact EU islands (REIS platform tool), ABT provided expert advice on impact, adaptation and mitigation for the Aquaculture industry and for the M...
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VICINAQUA
Providing sustainable, innovative, cost effective and robust solution for water sanitation in aquaculture and irrigation Lake Victoria basin. RAS expertise design and construction.
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SMARTAQUA
For the development of smart nanostructured layers for sensing corrosion in aquatic structures ABTLabs undertake toxicological and corrosion laboratory and field testing.
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PROFIUS
The aim of PROFIUS is to address challenges in the supply chain related to lumpfish (roe and carcass) and tuna side-streams by developing preservation solutions for maintaining quality and improvin...
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AMBULANT
AMBULANT has an intention to create a biomimetic robot with an intelligent monitoring system for identifying seabed habitats, as well as fish and their biomass in aquaculture.
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