Building a sustainable Europe through blue research and innovation
About AQUASERV
AQUASERV is a pioneering multinational initiative that unites six leading research infrastructures and over 40 scientific institutions across Europe. Our mission is to establish a robust, multidisciplinary network dedicated to advancing sustainable aquaculture, fisheries, and the blue economy through cutting-edge research services.
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We foster collaboration among prestigious public and private institutions, ensuring transparent access to top-tier resources and data. By enabling the international exchange of expertise and providing accessible research services across Europe, AQUASERV is driving scientific progress and innovation in these critical fields.
Our goals:
Creating a sustainable international research infrastructure network
Promoting and implementing open science policies
Offering unique and cutting-edge customised services
Complementing and synergising with other relevant EU initiatives.
Offering centralised and efficient transnational access to these services
Raising awareness for joint European research and innovation
Speeding up knowledge transfer through joint research and training
Moving the Blue Economy forward
Main outputs of this project
TRANSNATIONAL
AND VIRTUAL ACCESS
By creating a customized catalogue of services offered by over 40 institutions across Europe, which can be accessed on-site, remotely and virtually.
TRAINING​
Our advanced training programme will capacitate researchers, staff and future users of the AQUASERV services.
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
We will raise awareness of the role of Research Infrastructures to advance science and drive innovation for a sustainable use of ocean and freshwater resources.
Impact
At AQUASERV, we are committed to tackling some of the 21st century’s most pressing challenges:
→ Ensuring food security for a growing global population
→ Protecting our aquatic environments
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We aim to provide a sustainable approach, fostered by innovative solutions and international cooperation, to follow and implement European Union strategies and policies, including:
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The New Approach for a Sustainable Blue Economy in the EU
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The Common Fisheries Policy
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The "Farm to Fork" Strategy
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The European Green Deal