We participated in theAQUACULTURE EUROPE 2025 the event organized in Valencia, Spain by the European Aquaculture Society, focusing on the scientific disciplines and species of European aquaculture.

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Representatives from two project partners were present to provide contributions that are the result of their work over the last four years:

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

• in the session “Public Perception & Social Acceptance” Ernesto Simone Morocco, Researcher of theUniversity of Bologna presented the work entitled “Towards Sustainable Mussel Farming: Innovative Practices and Perceptions of Italian Operators”
• in the thematic area “managing the biological Life Cycle Sustainably” Loris Pietrelli, Referent of theSapienza University of Romea spoke on “Circular innovation to protect the sea”

Thursday, September 25, 2025

• in the “Contribute – General” session Yari Old, Researcher of theUniversity of Bologna presented the work entitled “Advancing Towards Plastic-Free Mussel Farming: Consumer Preferences and Willingness to Pay”.

European aquaculture science and species, an international trade fair, an industry forum, student sessions and activities, satellite workshops, and EU research updates are key features of the International Aquaculture Event.