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??Consequences of the increase in Fishery side-streams ??The recent increase in fish production may have a negative impact on both the environment and the economy, due to the significant increase in collateral fishery side-streams worldwide. Some of the statistics provided by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) are particularly interesting: ??Around 30% of fisheries and aquaculture products are lost or wasted every year: the fishing industry produces an increasing amount of side streams, represented by by-products and co-products of industrial processes that are still little or not at all exploited; ??Around 70% of fish, on the other hand, undergoes further processing, resulting in large amounts of waste depending on the level of processing. ?? Increased fishery side-streams also results in ‘unwanted catches’ or ‘by-catches’. They include undersized and overfished fish and endangered or protected marine species. These catches deeply compromise the marine ecosystem and its wellbeing. ? #ecoefishent #sustainability #circulareconomy #seafood #fishproduction #fisherysidestreams Università degli Studi di Genova TICASS | Polo EASS

?? International Day of Women and Girls in Science ???????? The Ecoefishent project is proud to have so many women working on it! We are committed to valuing the people who are part of it and the work they do, leaving no room for any kind of discrimination. ?? The 11th of February was chosen as the date to celebrate gender equality in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) disciplines, which has always been a central theme for the United Nations. Specifically, the 5th Sustainable Development Goal of the 2030 Agenda, aims to achieve??gender equality and to ensure self-determination for all women and girls. Discover more ???? https://lnkd.in/ewY_6ij #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience

????“?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????”:?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Abandoned fishing nets, hooks, and lines don’t just pollute the ocean, they threaten marine life and local economies, yet they are often overlooked. That’s why, to tackle this issue head-on, Il Secolo XIX has featured our project’s efforts on their newspaper. The article highlights how our initiative removes ghost gear from the seabed, recycles it into new materials, and supports local fishermen by turning marine waste into an economic resource. With the Portofino Protected Area, in close collaboration with WWF Italia e #reefalertnetwork ?we’re making sustainability a reality—one recovered net at a time. Specifically, #AMP Portofino is creating a training course for recreational fishermen who are authorized to fish in the protected marine area. The course will cover both fishing techniques and environmental conservation practices. The goal is to raise awareness, encouraging more sustainable fishing and helping to reduce the impact on the seabed, so we can protect the ecosystem for years to come. From waste to opportunity, from pollution to protection. This recognition from such an important local publication reinforces how conservation and job creation can go hand in hand. #EcoeFISHent

?? National Day Against Food Waste ?? In Italy on 5 February is celebrated the National Day against food waste, that reminds us how important it is to reduce food waste: the increasing amounts of wasted food have a major negative environmental, economic and social impact. It is estimated that around 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions are associated with food that is not consumed. The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, has set goal to reduce global per capita food waste in retail and consumer spending by 2030. In addition, countries were asked to reduce food losses along the production and supply chains. ??With the hope of reaching this goal, each of us can contribute with a small gesture everyday, to ensure that less and less food is wasted. Read more ???? https://lnkd.in/dz-wMy44 #wastedfood #Sustainability #circulareconomy

?? A massive thank you to everyone who participated in the #Ecoefishent M36 General Assembly in #Genova. Events such as these remind us of the importance of partners meeting, of exchanging ideas and visions that can add value to the project, by creating new synergies and dialogue. Thanks to these values, it has been possible to achieve the results we have reached and together we will continue to navigate towards the next goals. ????????Special thanks to FI.L.S.E. S.p.A. - Finanziaria Ligure per lo Sviluppo Economico, for hosting us at BIC - Incubatore di imprese FILSE Stay tuned for more Ecoefishent news and visit our webisite! ???? www.ecoefishent.eu #liguria #circulareconomy Project HUB-360 Università degli Studi di Genova Arpal - Agenzia regionale per la protezione dell'ambiente ligure Aqua De Ma ASdoMar - Generale Conserve SpA Amiu Genova S.p.A. Angel Consulting SAS ANFACO-CECOPESCA Nasekomo Nofima Proplast AIMPLAS · Technological Institute of Plastics Icss Group EPS packaging and components Gomeh Solutions Ltd. Limhealth WWF Italia TICASS | Polo EASS MICAMO Lab GIFT- Great Italian Food Trade Bar-Ilan University Ardes Cosmetici srl Syspro Automation Themis S.p.A. BVA Nudge Consulting BVA Doxa SAES

?? Ecoefishent GA 2025 – Day 2 Here we are: day 2 of the Ecoefishent General Assembly 2025. Another day, hosted by Filse in Genova, during which our partners are involved in many activities, sharing ideas and improvements of the project. The GA is also an opportunity of networking and strengthening connections. Thanks to all who participated!???????? #ecoefishent #filse #ticass #generalassembly #genova #liguria #circulareconomy FI.L.S.E. S.p.A. - Finanziaria Ligure per lo Sviluppo Economico Aqua De Ma ASdoMar - Generale Conserve SpA Amiu Genova S.p.A. Università degli Studi di Genova Angel Consulting SAS ANFACO-CECOPESCA Nofima Proplast AIMPLAS · Technological Institute of Plastics Icss Group EPS packaging and components Gomeh Solutions Ltd. Limhealth WWF Italia DevelopmentAid TICASS | Polo EASS MICAMO Lab GIFT- Great Italian Food Trade Bar-Ilan University Ardes Cosmetici srl Syspro Automation BVA Nudge Consulting Arpal - Agenzia regionale per la protezione dell'ambiente ligure SAES Project HUB-360

??Ecoefishent General Assembly 2025 ?? Filse, Genova ??22th-23th of January What a better start of the new year than with the Ecoefishent General Assembly. Our partner Filse, with the support of Ticass, is hosting the Ecoefishent General Assembly 2025 in Genova. Here partners can exchange thoughts and ideas?on the developments of the project, and discuss?the sea of opportunities that Ecoefishent gives. See you tomorrow for Day 2! Stay tuned! #ecoefishent #filse #ticass #generalassembly #genova #liguria #circulareconomy FI.L.S.E. S.p.A. - Finanziaria Ligure per lo Sviluppo Economico Aqua De Ma ASdoMar - Generale Conserve SpA Amiu Genova S.p.A. Università degli Studi di Genova Angel Consulting SAS ANFACO-CECOPESCA Nofima Proplast AIMPLAS · Technological Institute of Plastics Icss Group EPS packaging and components Gomeh Solutions Ltd. Limhealth WWF Italia DevelopmentAid TICASS | Polo EASS MICAMO Lab GIFT- Great Italian Food Trade Bar-Ilan University Ardes Cosmetici srl Syspro Automation BVA Nudge Consulting Arpal - Agenzia regionale per la protezione dell'ambiente ligure SAES Project HUB-360

?? #EcoeFISHent Project Work: "Algae and Seaweed Cultivation in the Blue Circular Economy" (Giovannelli) This thesis explores the use of algae and seaweed as sustainable food sources within the blue circular economy, promoting eco-friendly practices in marine regions. With a visionary project integrating algae and seaweed farming with traditional mariculture in the Ligurian Sea, the work of Giovannelli highlightes innovative approaches for a sustainable future. ???? Thank you, Giovannelli, for your dedication! Read more ???? https://lnkd.in/duQsZRdb TICASS | Polo EASS Università degli Studi di Genova BIC - Incubatore di imprese FILSE

?? Discovering plastic pollution Effects ?? Globally, around 2.150 marine species are impacted by plastic causing both direct physical effects (e.g. entanglement, injures, suffocation and lack of adequate nutrition) and indirect chemical effects (e.g.?chemical intoxication). ??In particular, the chemical intoxication, due to toxic additives, can cause serious reproductive, neuronal and metabolic damage, resulting in impaired reproductive development and alarming behaviours. Learn more ???? https://lnkd.in/dPab8kmv TICASS | Polo EASS WWF Italia #plastic #ecoefishent #plasticpollution #microplastic

?? #EcoeFISHent Project Works: "CEPHALOPODS AQUACULTURE: Is it possible to develop a sustainable model?” (Vittoria Fiandino & Lorena Farina) This thesis reimagines the Cephalopods Aquaculture through the lens of sustainability, inspired by “???????????????????????? ???? ?????????????? ?????? ???????? ???????????????????? ????????-?????????????? ???????????????????? ??????????????????” course.?? Fiandino & Farina analysed the environmental and dietary requirements of cephalopods, the farming technologies, the current limitations of aquaculture for these species to discuss the current challenges in terms of animal welfare, and an assessment of the environmental impact of cephalopod aquaculture.? ???????? Thank you for your hard work! Read more ???? https://lnkd.in/dZhXAD7q