Bantry Marine Research Station
state-of-the-art aquaculture research facility
BMRS is located on the shores of Bantry Bay, an ideal location for marine research activities in the North Atlantic Area. Aquaculture businesses, fishing operations and processing plants supported by ship building and harbour facilities located in a pristine vibrant ecosystem all combine to make this a superb location for marine research and development activities.
COUNTRY
Ireland
FULL NAME
Bantry Marine Research Station
SHORT NAME
MBRS
Role in the project
Lead: Macroalgae cultivation from aquaculture streams (IMTA approach),
Participate in: Fish feed formulation and performance trials, Food and non-food product prototyping for special consumer requirements
Tasks that require the involvement of all partners: capitalisation and links with ongoing and past activities, mapping existing products and business and research stakeholders, Screening of regulatory issues for animal feed, food and packaging, mapping and quantification of the fish waste from processing, retail and HORECA sector, Promotion of selected underutilised fish and aquaculture raw materials in consumption, LCA of novel ingredients, processes and products/ LCC/LCSAm, Evaluating behavioural patterns of adoption of value chains, all tasks related to Shaping the value chains for successful marketing of new products
