Tapas team submerged in Malta

This week the TAPAS group explored the seabed of Marsaxlokk Bay around the fish farm. To see what lives beneath the surface we used a mini Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV). This DeepTrekker (DTX2) will be used to survey the area of the fish farm to document the presence and absense of Posidonia Oceanica and other marine species. The system has the option for a sediment and water sampler, and also records a digital video to review the seabed contents anytime we need. Using this tool, we hope to illustrate waste distribution patterns in the fish farm area and to reveal potential correlations with other environmental data.

TAPAS final meeting in Brussels

The TAPAS team has met in Brussels for the project’s final conference. The project partners presented their results and successes. A variety of outcome where discussed, including in situ observations with WISP stations, effective use of the MAMPEC model, the use of copper based antifoulants, risk assessments of sea lice treatments, effective use of chemical regulation models, ecosystem services for aquaculture development, capabilities of satellite observation, and the Aquaculture Toolbox. The toolbox provides tools and guidance to support the planning and licensing of aquaculture in Europe. Learn more about the toolbox here: https://toolbox-tapas.s1.umbraco.io/

Tapas team submerged in Malta

TAPAS final meeting in Brussels

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