Research area 4: Primary production - aquaculture

Research area 4 focuses on supporting sustainable and robust growth of Swedish aquaculture production. Through research on sustainable fish feed ingredients, co-culture of organisms and the environmental impact of extractive aquaculture, this research area aims to improve environmental aspects of aquaculture.

Responsible organization

SLU  

Purpose

To support the sustainable and robust growth of Swedish aquaculture production. 

Objectives

• Research on sustainable fish feed ingredients and co-cultivation of organisms. 
• Exploring the environmental impacts of extractive aquaculture. 
• Establish methodologies for catch-based aquaculture.