Research

We tackle hard problems by understanding some of the most challenging aspects surrounding water resources. Our research explores creative new approaches to solve intractable problems from aquaculture to climate change

Objectives Research scope Collaborative research

Objectives

Our research objectives are to further science on challenging problems that feed the world and reduce footprints

SUSTAINABILITY

Improve the footprints of aquatic and land industries associated with food and secondary streams.

PEER REVIEW

Publish science in peer-reviewed publication to validate methods, findings and results with the scientific community.

INNOVATE

Approach difficult real-life problems that require people to challenge established perspectives to breakthrough.

Research scope

Tackling hard problems requires integrating different disciplines

PRODUCTION

Identification of stresses affecting crop growth and modeling tools to enhance productivity.

RISK

Analysis of soil erosion rates and nutrient loss related to agricultural practices.

PRECISION AQUACULTURE

Modelling specific water needs for crops to optimize irrigation operations.

SECONDARY STREAMS

Calculate the water footprint for a variety of crops and associated culture practices.

DISEASE

Calculate the water footprint for a variety of crops and associated culture practices.

Collaborative research

Contract research projects

GAIN CERES AQUASPACE

GAIN

Eco-intensification of European aquaculture will provide more and better aquatic products, more high-quality jobs, and improve trade balance by reducing imports. Eco-intensification does not depend on increased space allocation for aquaculture—this is critical, because spatial issues are particularly controversial, not only due to multiple competitive uses of water and land, but because of social constraints to the activity.

CERES

CERES investigated how climate change is affecting different European fish/shellfish species – and how Europe’s fishermen and fish farmers can adapt in the future to climate change. We already know climate change is causing some fish/shellfish to struggle, some to do well, and others to move from their traditional environment.

AQUASPACE

Aquaspace has the goal of providing increased space for aquaculture, to encourage and allow increased aquaculture production in marine and freshwater systems. The goal is to provide a lasting legacy for the increased allocation and use of marine and freshwater space for aquaculture development, which will lead to the increased supply of aquatic products in Europe.