The first newsletter is in your box!
Here you’ll find the latest information on the Blue AquaEdu project. We’re already halfway through the project, which means that we’ve already made progress on the following actions:
- the launch of the e-learning platform;
- the organization of a hybrid workshop;
- the mapping of educational activities related to aquaculture;
- the organization of upcoming summerschools!
Happy reading!
The BlueAquaEdu Team
About the project
The EMFAF project BlueAquaEdu will enhance digital, green, soft, transversal, inter-/multi-disciplinary, managerial, entrepreneurial and project management skills of the next generation Aquaculture graduates. It will fill in the gaps of lack of structured, continued collaboration between industry and educational/ VET institutions and lack of “skills ecosystems” at sea basin level bringing together education, industry and public authorities.
The distance learning e-Platform and the BlueAquaEdu portal are out!
This digital e-learning platform has been developed for hosting innovative synchronous, asynchronous and in the field training/mentoring sessions and educational modules, material and tools for the selected industries of aquaculture, post-harvesting value chain andvalorisation of the processing by-products along with respective competent lectures/mentors.
The BlueAquaEdu Portal is an online platform that is designed to provide access to the BlueAquaEdu serious game andto interactive educational material as well as information about theBlueAquaEdu Summer Schools and other activities and the BlueAquaEdu courses on blue economy and sustainable aquaculture. The portal is suitable for students, educators, and professionals interested in ocean-related topics. Users can explore a range of materials related to sustainable fish production, marine science, and career opportunities in the blue sector.
A serious game will be available soon online, puting the player in the skin of an aquaculture farm owner, the goal being to upgrade the farm to the best possible eco-friendly farm, by reducing aquaculture impact on the ecosystem and minimising greenhouse gases emissions.
Hybrid workshop processing and valorization of by products
On 26 September 2024, the project partners organized a workshop on by-products processing and valorization
The event provided a comprehensive overview of the environmental, economic and social benefits of sustainable by-product management, showcasing the latest technologies and best practices in the field.
Mapping of educational activities related to aquaculture
The Blueaquaedu team has identified and mapped educational programmes aimed at developing essential skills and qualifications for a variety of occupations in the aquaculture blue economy. These trades cover key sectors such as hatcheries, cage culture, recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), as well as product processing and valorisation.
Latest events
On Monday, February 3rd, the BlueAquaEdu and SustainaBlue projects held a productive joint meeting to explore synergies in sustainable aquaculture education. A key focus was the BlueAquaEdu Serious Game, an innovative tool designed to enhance learning in sustainable fish farming.
The BlueAquaEdu project in cooperation with CINEA (BEILE Julia) and the projects BOUTCAR, Next BlueGeneration and Turning Blue organised a pitch session entitled “Advancing Blue careers for a sustainable blue economy: Innovative Approaches”
Upcoming summer schools
These summer schools will provide high-quality training in aquaculture, focusing on sustainability and industry needs. Students will gain practical experience, with opportunities for career development and visits to aquaculture companies.
Summer School 1 (Greece)
12-15/05/2025
Aquaculture (cage farming) and post-havesting value chain
Summer School 2
(France) 8-11/07/2025
Valorisation of the processing by-products
Recirculating Aquaculture Systems
13-19/10/2025
Aquaculture (cage farming) and post-havesting value chain
8-12/09/2025
Recirculating Aquaculture Systems
Upcoming events
21-23 May 2025, Cork, Ireland
This event will be an opportunity to present the serious game and the platform.
22-23 September 2025, Valencia, Spain
This event will be an opportunity to demonstrate the serious game and the e-platform to the aquaculture world.
