InCraSus

Nowadays, the invasive Chinese mitten crab Eriocheir chinensis is found in almost all coastal waters in Germany. The crabs are currently being caught in specially developed traps as part of the Clancy project, with the resulting biomass so far remaining largely unused. In the InCraSus project, we are building on the Clancy project and aim to produce the highest quality raw materials possible from the harvested raw biomass. 

These are being tested by our project partner Kaesler Nutrition for their suitability for the use in fish cell culture and at AWI, e.g., as feed in aquaculture for Litopenaeus vennamai shrimp. The focus here is on optimization of nutritional value through protein hydrolysis, general characterization of the biomass, and investigation of secondary active substances. 

The project is co-financed by the European Union's European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and implemented with the help of BIS Bremerhaven. With its AUF funding line, BIS supports innovative ideas in Bremerhaven that link research and industry, thereby providing impetus for sustainable growth.