ACUIECO – Sustainable aquaculture and circular economy.
Pleamar program
Description
The ACUIECO project aims to move towards more sustainable aquaculture in the marine area of the Rías Baixas in Galicia. To this end, a diagnosis of the mussel production process will be developed, focusing on the materials used and their characteristics in the phases of obtaining seed, stringing, splitting and harvesting. Likewise, the points of loss of materials in the process and the existing needs will be located to make it more sustainable within the framework of a circular economy system.
Based on the data obtained, a baseline report will be drawn up on the sustainability of the production process, in which the needs detected and the options for change to make the process more sustainable will be defined. In order to test these options, pilot tests of the effectiveness of these proposed measures will then be carried out with producers in the area of the project, in the Ría de Arousa – reduction of toothpick loss, definition of the useful life of ropes and other materials used in the farming process (harvesting bags and/or mussel reparking, etc.)…-. With the results obtained, a report of corrective measures (SWOT analysis) will be prepared for the sustainability of the production process and future actions.
Finally, a series of informative videos on the role of women in the sector is contemplated, as well as aspects related to the sustainability of mussel farming and the application of good practices.
Line of action:
Marine ecosystemsStatus:
FinalizadoExecution date:
2019General:
Moving towards more sustainable aquaculture.
Specific:
1. Develop technical, scientific or organisational knowledge in aquaculture farms that reduces the impact on the environment and facilitates more sustainable production.
2. Reduce environmental impact.
3. Improve the sustainable use of resources.
4. Encourage participation and change of habits among farmers.
5. To promote collaboration between R+D+i agents and operators in the aquaculture sector.
6. Make equality visible and work on the sustainability of the project.
ACTIVITY 1 ANALYSIS OF THE CROP CYCLE FROM A CIRCULAR ECONOMY PERSPECTIVE
A1 A. Direction and coordination of the CONSELLO action
A1 B. Secretariat and Administration of the CONSELLO action
A1 C. Advice from the IEO
A1 1.1 Analysis of the crop cycle from a circular economy perspective
A1 1.2 Organization of working groups with producers
A1 1.3 Quantifying Material Loss
A1 1.4 Study of materials used
ACTIVITY 2 PROGRESS REPORT FOR MORE SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE
A2 A. Management and coordination of the CONSELLO action
A2 B. Secretariat and Administration of the CONSELLO action
A2 C. Advice from the IEO
A2 2.1 Report of the starting point of the process
ACTIVITY 3 PILOT TEST OF EFFECTIVENESS OF PROPOSED MEASURES
A3 A.Direction and coordination of the CONSELLO action
A3 B. Secretariat and Administration of the CONSELLO action
A3 C. Advice from the IEO
A3 3.1 Definition and study of measures
ACTIVITY 4 PROPOSALS FOR CHANGE FOR INNOVATIVE AQUACULTURE
A4 A.Direction and coordination of the CONSELLO action
A4 B. Secretariat and Administration of the CONSELLO action
A4 C. Advice from the IEO
A4 4.1 Corrective Action Report (SWOT Analysis) and Future Actions
ACTIVITY 5 INFORMATION, DISSEMINATION AND PROMOTION OF GOOD PRACTICES
A5 A.Direction and coordination of the CONSELLO action
A5 B. Secretariat and Administration of the CONSELLO action
A5 C. Advice from the IEO
A5 5.1 Communication and dissemination to the press
A5 5.2 On-line communication: web and social media
A5 5.3 Information and outreach sessions
A5 5.4 Informative material on good practices
ACTIVITY 6 ACTIONS RELATING TO HORIZONTAL PRINCIPLES
A6 A. Direction and coordination of the CONSELLO action
A6 B. Secretariat and Administration of the CONSELLO action
A6 C. Advice from the IEO
A6 6.1 Making women bateeiras visible
A6 6.2 Sustainability
The main objective of the ACUIECO project was to move towards more sustainable aquaculture in the marine space of the Rías Baixas of Galicia, giving continuity and reinforcing good practices for the reduction of waste generated by aquaculture activity. As a result of the activities, a guide of good practices for the reduction of marine litter in mussel farming has been developed.
Thanks to this project, a better knowledge of the management of the materials used in mussel farming (ropes, sacks, etc.) has been acquired, as well as the characteristics of the mussel fleet. On the other hand, the points of loss of materials and the needs to make the process more sustainable within the framework of a circular economy system have been identified.
Likewise, and with the aim of knowing the marine litter generated by mussel farming that reaches the beaches, its characteristics and volumes, the information generated by, among others, the Coador projects, promoted by the BATA Association, and the Interreg CleanAtlantic projects, Afundación Plankton and the II Network for the recovery of the ecosystems of the Atlantic Islands National Park, has been used. promoted by the Official College of Biologists of Galicia and the national park itself. With this information, an assessment has been made of the loss of materials based on raw material, reuse, time of use and employability.
After carrying out a diagnosis of the mussel production process, the application of possible corrective measures has been tested to try to reduce losses. Among them, the evaluation of the effectiveness of substitution of materials in the production process, evaluating the characteristics and initial behavior of wood in substitution of plastic chopsticks. The tests carried out have been an approach to continue researching.
On the other hand, the visibility of bateeira women has been promoted, with the production of two audiovisual pieces that show their fundamental role in the development of mussel farming.
ACUIECO – Sustainable aquaculture and circular economy.
back to search 