Expected key results
We Have One Goal
to turn our KERs into practical tools and guidelines
that help European farmers, industry and policymakers build greener aquaculture and healthier food systems
The KERs
KER 1
Policy recommendations for species diversification
Evidence‑based policy guidance for integrating rabbitfish and other low‑trophic species into national aquaculture strategies, including feed, farming systems and sustainability potential.
KER 2
Circular low‑trophic feeds and feeding strategies
Multifunctional, circular feed recipes tailored to different species and farming systems that reduce dependence on finite raw materials and improve growth, health and welfare in diversified aquaculture.
KER 3
Geospatial early‑warning web service
A dedicated geospatial platform providing secure data storage, visualisation and interactive maps to deliver real‑time and forecast‑based environmental warnings to aquaculture operators.
KER 4
Bioenergetic models for farm management
Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) models for species like grey mullet and seabass that predict growth, feed intake and oxygen demand, supporting better planning for fish performance and welfare.
KER 5
Thermal‑resilient functional feeds
Prototype aquafeeds enriched with low‑trophic ingredients and bioactive compounds to increase fish resilience to climate‑driven temperature fluctuations while maintaining growth and health.
KER 6
Standardised rabbitfish farming protocols
Benchmark production protocols for rabbitfish – including growth, feed conversion and survival metrics – to support commercial development of this herbivorous low‑trophic species.
KER 7
Regionally adapted IMTA and LTA protocols
Operational guidelines for IMTA and low‑trophic aquaculture systems tailored to inland, coastal and epicontinental contexts, enabling farms to scale diversified, climate‑resilient production.
KER 8
Disease‑free clam seed for IMTA
Commercial‑scale production of selectively bred, thermotolerant, disease‑resistant clam (R. decussatus) seed and associated hatchery‑to‑grow‑out protocols for use in IMTA systems.
KER 9
Novel low‑trophic hatchery feed and cryopreservation
Standardised production and cryopreservation protocols for barnacle (B. creatus) larval feed, ensuring year‑round availability of high‑quality low‑trophic feed for hatcheries.
KER 10
Socio‑economic innovations for market uptake
Tools and insights on consumer acceptance, market uptake, governance and knowledge sharing to help producers introduce sustainable IMTA/organic/aquaponic products and new low‑trophic species to the market.