As part of the project “COoperation for the ADVancement of Aquaculture in Norway and Croatia- COADVANCe”, a visit to UiT The Arctic University was organized for professors and students from the University of Zadar in the period from October 15th to October 19th 2023.
Associate professor Lav Bavčević and assistant professor Slavica Čolak with five students participated in educational activities and trainings on RAS systems in aquaculture and visited farms using the SA system. They had an opportunity to learn about their experiences and best practices in various areas and to exchange ideas.
During the study trip, they attended courses on RAS systems held by UiT The Arctic University professors at the RASforsk Research Centre. Lectures were held on various topics: “RAS: Basic components and management”, “RAS for salamonids vs. Mediterranean fish species”, “Production biology in RAS”, “Feeding and feed for RAS” and “Fish protection in RAS”. After five lectures, the students successfully passed the theory and visited the entire research facility of the RASforsk Karvika Centre.
During the visit, theoretical training and exercises were carried out in the laboratory of the RASforsk Karvika Centre. Lectures were held on the topics: “Water quality in RAS 1”, “Water quality in RAS2”, “Microbiota in RAS” and “Sustainability in RAS and reuse of nutrients”. In the laboratory, all students analysed water quality “Water quality monitoring” and fish welfare “Fish welfare assessment”.
Representatives from the University of Zadar had the opportunity to visit the RAS system for salmon production.
The study tour was very effective and the cooperation between the universities led to a better insight into the challenges and opportunities offered by sustainable aquaculture development.
