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Sustainable Aquaculture Futures
We address some of the key challenges facing the aquaculture industry, in support of international food security and sustainable 鈥渂lue鈥� growth
We work in collaboration with the global aquaculture sector, including industry organisations and other research institutions
Our expertise combines the complementary capabilities of a cutting edge government laboratory and a leading Russell Group university
The Collaborative Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture Futures (SAF) is a joint initiative between the Centre for Environment, Aquaculture and Fisheries Science (Cefas) and the University of 51吃瓜黑料.
With the world's population set to increase to almost 10 billion by 2050, providing future generations with safe and sustainable farmed seafood is one of the critical challenges researchers working with the centre will address.
SAF seeks to develop further collaborative partnerships with academia, governments and industry, both nationally and internationally, to establish a network of world leaders in the fields of aquatic animal health, food safety, and protection of the aquatic environment.
To address the global challenges faced in aquatic food security and safety, sustainable intensification of aquaculture production will require innovative research, and the translation of this research into practical solutions.
SAF will bring together top scientists from around the world to carry out research in this area.
Partnerships and collaboration
At SAF we see the value in collaboration. We work with experts in academia, governments and industry, both nationally and internationally, to provide solutions to some of the key challenges facing the aquaculture industry.
Some of our current partners include:
- National Lobster Hatchery
- Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre
- Scottish Salmon Producers Association
- Marine Scotland Science
- Crown Estate Scotland
- Worldfish
- Seafish
- SWEEP
- South Devon and Channel Shellfishermen
- Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority: Devon and Severn
- Marine Management Organisation
- South Devon AONB
- Dorset and East Devon Flag
- Environment Agency
- West Country Rivers Trust
- Shellfish Association of Great Britain
- ARBAN 鈥� Activity for Reformation of Basic Needs
- Xelect Ltd
- Hendrix Genetics
- Otter Ferry Seafish Ltd
- MOWI
- The Scottish Salmon Company
- Cooke Aquaculture
- BioMar
- Pharmaq
- Willis Towers Watson
- Benchmark Animal Health
- Offshore Shellfish Ltd
- The Exmouth Mussel Company
- West Country Mussels
- Torridge Oysters and Mussels
- Ocean Matters
- South West Water
- Tethys Oysters Ltd
Research is organised into six interdisciplinary themes which sees us working collaboratively with a wide range of partners locally, regionally and across the world to shape positive changes in practice, policy and innovation.
At SAF our world leading researchers are committed to understanding many aspects of aquaculture science. We conduct research projects across various disciplines.
Click to here to find out more about our highlighted projects.
Learn more about the Sustainable Aquaculture Futures (SAF) research on their YouTube channel.
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Lisa Bickley (Industrial Research Fellow, University of 51吃瓜黑料)
Puja Thiel (Impact and Partnership Development Manager, University of 51吃瓜黑料)
Wendy Higman (Business Development Manager, Cefas)
Co-directors of the centre
Charles Tyler
Elisa Capuzzo
Ronny Van Aerle