About
Ardag emphasizes R&D and innovation with a proven track record of new marine species domestication. We maintain a strong relationship with academic researchers and have participated in several EU-backed R&D programs (Horizon). We invest in start-ups and provide the definitive setting for scaling up aquaculture ventures by providing a combination of industry experts and exceptional aquaculture infrastructure and facilities.
Biodiversity and ecosystem services
1 Additional activities for the European Biodiversity Partnership: Biodiversa+2 Strengthening the capacity of citizen science in biodiversity observation4 Large-scale in situ biodiversity observations for better understanding of biodiversity state, drivers of its decline and impacts of policies5 Assessing and modelling ecosystems’ dynamic processes to guide restoration activities and to improve models used for climate7 Integrated and coordinated approaches for coral reefs and associated ecosystems (mangroves and seagrass beds) conservation, restoration, and climate mitigation and adaptation8 Strengthening pathways to alternative socioeconomic models for continuous improvement of biodiversity
Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors
1 Novel circular business models to enable the just transition to a sustainable and circular economy
Land, ocean and water for climate action
1 (A) The ocean-climate-biodiversity nexus and marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) (A)Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE): biogeochemical and physiological responses and impacts on marine ecosystems1 (B) The ocean-climate-biodiversity nexus and marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR); Monitoring the global ocean for safe, verifiable and sustainable potential marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR)2 (A) The ocean-climate-biodiversity-people nexus; Ocean integrity at different emission scenarios: extreme events, slow onset events, cascading and tipping elements and ocean inertia2 (B) The ocean-climate-biodiversity-people nexus: uncovering safe operating space for safeguarding the integrity and health of the global ocean; Ocean integrity and health: current and emerging anthropogenic threats2 (C) The ocean-climate-biodiversity-people nexus: uncovering safe operating space for safeguarding the integrity and health of the global ocean; Ocean integrity and health: Ocean Acidification (OA), Planetary Boundaries and SDG14.3.14 Monitoring, reporting, verification and mitigation of non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions and related air pollutants from agriculture5 Additional activities for the European Partnership Water Security for the Planet (Water4All)
Resilient, inclusive, healthy and green rural, coastal and urban communities
1 Adapting to and mitigating demographic trends in rural areas through evidence-based planning and innovative solutions
Clean environment and zero pollution
3 Environmental biotechnology applications in service of remediation of polluted ecosystems4 Towards a comprehensive European strategy to assess and monitor aquatic litter including plastic and microplastic pollution
Innovative governance, environmental observations and digital solutions in support of the Green Deal
5 Exploring options to resolve land and sea use competition
Fair, healthy and environment-friendly food systems from primary production to consumption
10 Diversifying aquaculture production with emphasis on low-trophic species13 Raising citizen awareness on alternative proteins derived from biotechnology14 Nutrients produced by microbes utilising primarily CO2 from the air, with the support of biotechnology20 Making food systems more resilient to food safety risks through the deployment of technological solutions21 Research and innovation for food waste prevention and reduction at household level through measurement, monitoring and new technologies