What we do

We work to design and implement an advanced IMTA model, as well as an Integrated Management system

OUR WORK

We work to design and implement an advanced IMTA model, as well as an Integrated Management system

IMPAQT develops and deploys novel sensors and data sources, together with smart systems required for long-term autonomous monitoring in the field.
An advanced IMTA model will be provided, which yields spatially explicit information on how the different farm components interact with the environment on the scale of an ecosystem and that can be used for planning decisions by both farmers and regulators.

An integrated management system, operating at the scale of an IMTA farm and comprising analysis and decision support functionalities, will be developed to enable enhanced operational decisions for animal welfare, production optimization, environmental protection and food-quality assessment.

What we do

Based on a strong collaboration among EU and non-EU partners, the project will promote the eco-intensification of European aquaculture, by demonstrating the eco-efficiency and minimization of environmental impacts, enabling socio-economic benefits and ecosystem services, and promoting the transition towards a circular economy business model.
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1. Framework specification & architechture design

Identify needs and design a sustainable production model based on IMTA, in which environmental impacts are monitored and managed, while fish and seafood (bivalve, seaweed) production is safe. WP leader: Camli

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2. Autonomous data acquisition and communication systems

Design and develop autonomous data acquisition and communication systems, comprising the sensors required for a comprehensive analysis together with the communication, power and smart systems required for long-term autonomous monitoring. WP Leader: Tyndall

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3. IMTA Model and Integrated Management System

Design and develop the advanced IMTA model and Integrated Management System The model will allow to evaluate different scenarios to arrive at the optimal configuration that allows the best integration of the different trophic levels. while the Integrated Management System to assess the current status and respond to production and environmental challenges timely at the scale of an IMTA farm. WP leader: INTR

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4. Integration, pilots implementation and lab/in situ validation

Integrate the autonomous data acquisition and communication systems with the IMTA model and the Integrated Management systems, integrate the IMPAQT platform in the pilots sites and validate the safety and quality of products, as well as the IMPAQT systems and models. WP leader: WINGS

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5. Sustainable and Circular Economy approach

Demonstrate that the IMPAQT system is fully sustainable and contributes to the Europe’s transition towards a circular economy, which will boost global competitiveness, foster sustainable economic growth and generate new job. WP leader: LEITAT

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6. Dissemination, communication and exploitation

Maximise the market reach and the impact of the innovative systems developed in IMPAQT, as well as promoting an effective transfer of knowledge to end-users. WP leader: FEUGA

OUR WORK PLAN

IMPAQT will deploy novel sensors and data sources, together with the smart systems required for long term autonomous monitoring in the field

An advanced IMTA model is being devised. This model will yield spatially explicit information on how the different farm components interact with the environment on the scale of an ecosystem. It can be used for planning decisions by both farmers and regulators.

An integrated management system, operating at the scale of an IMTA farm and comprising analytics and decision support functionalities, is also being developed. It will enable enhanced operational decisions for animal welfare, production optimization, environmental protection and food quality assessment.

IMPAQT pilots

The skills of the partners span the whole chain of values for sustainable aquaculture production systems as well as monitoring and management solutions for such systems. IMPAQT will be driven by six (6) pilots, covering geographical differences throughout EU (UK, Netherlands, Ireland, Turkey) and China and different scenarios from inland and coastal to offshore aquaculture systems.