The Circular IMTA-DEMO is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the EU Just Transition Fund Programme 2021–2027. Grant Number 2023JTF165.

Circular-IMTA-DEMO Project Featured in International Society for Applied Phycology Newsletter

Published: Aug. 14, 2026

ISAP

The Circular-IMTA-DEMO Project has been recognised in the latest newsletter of the International Society for Applied Phycology (ISAP), highlighting the project's innovative work in advancing circular and sustainable aquaculture.

The featured article, titled "Filamentous Algae at the Centre of Circular Innovation: Insights from the Circular-IMTA-DEMO Project", showcases how filamentous algae are playing a key role in the development of Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) systems and supporting the transition towards a more resource-efficient aquaculture sector.

The article was developed through the collaborative efforts of project partners and researchers from Indigo Rock Marine Research Centre, including Priya Pollard Roderick van Roosmalen, Tim Bohan, Veronica Paadin, and Julie Maguire. It highlights the project's progress in demonstrating how algae-based solutions can contribute to nutrient recycling, environmental sustainability, and the circular economy within aquaculture production systems.

Through its research and demonstration activities, the Circular-IMTA-DEMO Project is exploring innovative approaches that integrate aquaculture species to maximise resource use, reduce environmental impacts, and create new opportunities for sustainable growth in the blue economy.

This international recognition from ISAP underscores the growing interest in the project's research and its potential to contribute to the future of sustainable aquaculture.

We invite stakeholders, researchers, industry partners, and the wider community to explore the article and learn more about the impact and achievements of the Circular-IMTA-DEMO Project.

🔗 Read the full article: "Filamentous Algae at the Centre of Circular Innovation: Insights from the Circular-IMTA-DEMO Project"