Discover the latest technological advancements! In this edition, we highlight an innovative project that presents a system for monitoring external parasites in fish, using a submerged camera and powerful image processing. Insect flour is increasingly proving to be a promising option, as evidenced by the agreement between the multinational Biomar and a French biotechnology company.

In June, embark on a journey through agriculture, where fish, vegetables, insects, algae, and mushrooms are cultivated synergistically, creating a harmonious cycle of resources. Also, take advantage of innovations in marine biotechnology, from the cultivation of embryonic stem cells in fish to feed compositions enriched with thermally treated algae.

Furthermore, don’t miss the opportunity to visit Europe’s first aquaponics farm, where treated wastewater is used to raise fish and vegetables, exemplifying the concept of a circular economy.

These projects and discoveries are shaping the future of the blue bioeconomy!

AQUACULTURE

System for external monitoring of fish parasites in aquaculture

This innovative project consists of creating an external monitoring system for parasites in farmed fish, which includes a camera suitable for submersion in a marine net. The camera is positioned to capture images of the fish. In addition, the invention includes an electronic image processing system configured to identify external parasites in fish through the analysis of the captured images. This system is characterized by the inclusion of an external parasite detector for fish, using a neural network trained to detect them accurately.

Espacenet
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BioMar signs agreement with French biotechnology company to produce new insect-based aquaculture feed

After years of R&D, insect meal is now seen as a promising new ingredient for the aquaculture industry. Identifying the suitability of the black soldier fly as a novel feed ingredient, BioMar, an innovative aquaculture feed company, has joined forces with Agronutris – a French biotechnology company specializing in black soldier flies – to produce the next generation of sustainable insect meals designed for aquaculture.

TheFishSite
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RAS integrated into a holistic indoor farming system

Organic Garden aims to create a land-based farming network that synergistically and sustainably produces fish, vegetables, insects, algae, and mushrooms, which are then sold directly to canteens throughout Germany. All modules of Organic Garden (fish, vegetable greenhouse, insects, algae, and mushrooms) will be planned and built to operate independently of each other. At the same time, they will be connected to each other, allowing for the creation of the synergistic cycle of the farm. Several materials and substances will be reused; for example, water from the fish module will fertilize the greenhouses, and organic waste from the mushroom farm will be reused in the insect module. These synergies reduce overall operating expenses by approximately 10 percent.

TheFishSite
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MARINE LIVING RESOURCES

Food composition includes heat-treated algae

This discovery relates to the field of food compositions that include algae. In particular, it refers to a food composition that includes algae subjected to heat treatment to reduce undesirable flavors. The algae may be of the genus *Chlorella*. For example, the algae may be of the species *Chlorella vulgaris*.

Espacenet
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Europe’s first aquaponics farm using wastewater to raise fish and vegetables is being established

The first aquaponics farm in Europe is being built in Italy, where treated wastewater will be used to raise fish and vegetables, implementing the concept of a circular economy. The research is led by a European consortium of 20 partners from eight countries, including two Portuguese higher education institutions. The goal of AWARE (Aquaponics from WAstewater REclamation) is to create the first farm in Europe that uses wastewater in an aquaponics system, that is, combining aquaculture with hydroponics.

Agriculture and Sea
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MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY

Method for culturing fish embryonic stem cells

This discovery provides a method for culturing fish embryonic stem cells, comprising culturing, on a vitronectin-coated surface, fish embryonic stem cells in a culture medium that includes these eight components: (1) insulin, (2) selenium, (3) transferrin, (4) L-ascorbic acid, (5) FGF2, (6) TGFβ, (7) NaHCO3 or KHCO3, and (8) L-glutamine.

Espacenet
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New anhydrous compositions consisting of marine oils

This disclosure describes a new anhydrous topical pharmaceutical composition composed of marine oil, such as fish oil or algae oil; vegetable oil with an omega-3 fat content greater than 9% by weight, such as hemp seed oil, canola oil, flaxseed oil, or cannabidiol; monolaurin, cetyl esters, or wax; and medium-chain triglycerides (“MCTs”) and, optionally, fish collagen. The composition is useful for the treatment of wounds, burns, and skin diseases.

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