IMTA for Sustainable Aquaculture and By-Product valorization
| 2B-BLUE partner | Albanian Center for Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development (ACEPSD) |
| Private partner | Alb-Adriatico 2013 |
| Location | Vlorë, Albania |
| Website | https://albadriatico.al/ |
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Albanian Center for Environmental Protection and
Sustainable Development (ACEPSD)
The Albanian pilot focuses on strengthening sustainable aquaculture value chains through the development and implementation of Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) systems in the Bay of Vlora. By integrating species from different trophic levels (specifically gilthead seabream, European seabass, mussels, oysters, and sea cucumbers), the pilot promotes nutrient recycling, reduces environmental impact, and improves water quality. This approach enhances the aquaculture product value chain by transforming waste into valuable biomass, supporting the production of high-value products for food, feed, and other bio-based sectors. Currently, ACEPSD has established two Demo Site Units (DSUs) at the Alb-Adriatico 2013 farm.
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Bay of Vlora (ACESPD).
MILESTONES
16/9/2025
ACEPSD and Alb-Adriatico 2013 have installed a new integrated multi-trophic aquaculture modules
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17/5/2025
Alb-Adriatico becomes Albanian demonstration site
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17/4/2025
ACEPSD launchs a search for a partner in the aquaculture sector to run a demonstration of innovation in blue biotechnology
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12/3/2025
Meeting with the Associated Partner about the preparation phase and future steps of Piloting in the Bay of Vlora (Albania)
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