The elements of the aquatic circular economy
BaMS identified 14 cross-cutting issues (CCI´s) that link the various economy and research areas. The individual expertises and technical possibilities of those involved in the innovation space have set their goals in relation to those of the other actors and have organized suitable matchmakings as projects. The CCI´s reflect the entire thematic breadth and interdisciplinary diversity of the blue bioeconomy. Based on current needs and the available options, they represent the most important areas of the innovation space: The technical core of the BaMS roadmap.
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1. Production of aquatic biomass
Production, harvest and processing of microalgae, macroalgae, halophytes and aquatic plants in land- and water-based systems with the aim of extracting valuable aquatic biomass. - read more
2. Extraction of algae and aquatic plants
Extraction of microalgae, macroalgae and aquatic plants from water with the aim of obtaining biomass and biological remediation of aquatic ecosystems. - read more
3. Production, harvest and processing of aquatic invertebrates
Production, harvest and processing of aquatic invertebrates and aquatic, heterotrophic organisms in land- and water-based systems with the aim of obtaining aquatic biomass. - read more
4. Coupling of biomass residues
Coupling of the production of aquatic biomass (all types) with the treatment of nutrient-containing process and wastewater from aquaculture, agriculture and other industries and the extraction of nutrients from bodies of water. - read more
5. Utilization of aquatic biomass
Long-term responsible utilization of aquatic biomass, as well as residues and by-products from the processing of aquatic biomass and fish processing, with the aim of obtaining pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and feed, as well as raw materials for their production. - read more
6. Utilization of residues from aquaculture processes
Utilization of residues from aquaculture processes (all types), in particular sludge, as well as residues from the utilization of aquatic biomass for the purposes of energy generation. - read more
7. Identification, analysis and evaluation of new active and valuable substances from algae
Identification, analysis and evaluation of new active and valuable substances from algae with the aim of providing safe (in terms of GRAS and QPS) and economically attractive raw materials for the production of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and feed, as well as raw materials for their production and chemical synthesis with respect of biological limits. - read more
8. Integration of fish / crustacean aquaculture
Integration of the aquaculture of fish / crustaceans with other components of the BaMS cascade, in particular the production and utilization of aquatic biomass and the closing of nutrient and energy cycles. - read more
9. Monitoring and optimization of animal welfare
Monitoring and optimization of animal welfare, performance and product quality in integrated aquacultures. - read more
10. Utilization of regional, renewable energy sources in aquaculture
Utilization of regional, renewable energy sources in aquacultures (all types) and other processes of the BaMS cascade, as well as their economic use after the EEG subsidy expires and / or operation when there is no grid connection. - read more
11. Analysis, avoidance and reduction of the bioaccumulation of pollutants
Analysis, avoidance and reduction of the bioaccumulation of pollutants in processes of the BaMS cascade, in particular the generation of aquatic biomass and its use in process chains of food and feed production within the BaMS cascade. - read more
12. Analysis, evaluation and optimization of material- and energy flows
Analysis, evaluation and optimization of material flows, energy flows and other components of the BaMS cascade, as well as their integration with existing and potential value chains and interactions with the environment and society. - read more
13. Holistic analysis, evaluation and communication of economic, ecological and social sustainability
Holistic analysis, evaluation and communication of the economic, ecological and social sustainability and innovative capacity of the BaMS cascade (see project description) and its products and services. - read more
14. Cross-sectional services for energy optimization
Cross-sectional services for energy optimization, process optimization, security, legal aspects, eligibility, social acceptance, cascade use and sector coupling of the BaMS cascade.