Maritime Technology Projects
Roter Sand
In early March 2002, a protected research area for aquaculture purposes was set up close to the lighthouse "Roter Sand" about 17 sm offshore.This study area borders the zone of a proposed wind farm site, where the first windmills will be installed by the end of 2006 ... [read more about Roter Sand].
Turbot Culture
During the recent decades, flatfishes are of interest for aquaculture in Europe, especially turbot (Scophthalmus maximus), sole (Sole solea) and halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) are candidates for the commercial aquaculture. [read more about Turbot Culture]
AquaLast
Rising demands and as a consequence rising prices for fossil fuel have resulted in European governments to invest in renewable energies. Whilst suitable locations for hydropower stations on land were nearly fully exploited 20 years ago wind energy turbines on land have seen a massive increase in the last years. [read more about AquaLast]
Project AquaInno
Demand for fish products is rising, whilst fishery production maintain at a constant level. This has lead to the rapid development of marine aquaculture. Worldwide net cages are being used in this fast growing branch of industrial aquaculture. However, these lead to considerable ecological damages. [read more about AquaInno]
