National consortium invests in the production of turbot and sea bass in aquaculture.

Portuguese aquaculture is preparing to take a new step in valuing national fish production with the development of the OmegaPeixe project, a consortium that brings together companies, research centers and scientific institutions with the aim of improving the nutritional quality of turbot and sea bass produced in Portugal.

The initiative brings together several entities linked to the marine economy and applied research, including Acuinova, ALGAplus, Sparos, Riasearch, Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences of the University of Porto and the collaborative laboratory B2E CoLAB. Together, these organizations aim to develop innovative solutions that allow producing fish with a higher omega-3 content, while maintaining high standards of environmental sustainability and animal welfare.

The consortium’s work focuses primarily on developing new diets and feeding strategies for these species, using more sustainable ingredients and advanced scientific knowledge to optimize the fish’s growth and nutritional profile. The aim is to reinforce the quality of fish produced in aquaculture and increase the competitiveness of national production. Turbot and sea bass are two of the most valued species on the European market and have gained importance in Portuguese aquaculture.

With this project, the aim is to demonstrate that it is possible to produce fish with greater added value, while contributing to a more innovative, sustainable seafood chain prepared to meet the growing demand for foods of marine origin.

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