Do you care about our oceans and seas and got a great idea how to support them? Then maybe the EU missions’ call for ideas is just for you!
The Commission adopted a report on the first implementation cycle of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive in June 2020.
Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) is supported by the main European Union policies; however, there are still many social, administrative and legal limitations that do not allow full development of these production systems. In order to overcome these challenges, a group of European experts have been working for almost three years in the INTEGRATE project to strengthen he collaboration networks between the scientific community, industry and administration, in order to add value to the knowledge acquired and turn this innovative sustainable aquaculture solution into a realty in Europe.
From research comes a green solution to ensure safe distancing at the beach in the COVID-19 post-emergency phase. The idea is to use Posidonia oceanica, a marine plant present in large quantities on the Mediterranean shores, to create ecological safety barriers.
A REVOLUTIONARY food wrap made from shellfish could end up in every kitchen in the world, save millions for the food sector and slash pollution, it is claimed.
