I created this presentation for the Swansea University LINC event, focusing on The Blue Economy. On the 21st of June 2021, Prof. Carlos Garcia de Leaniz gave this keynote. Swansea University: LINC is a collaborative network that enables private, public and third sector organisations to connect with each other and access resources & expertise to support growth. Through Swansea University: LINC, organizations can access talented graduates & students, world leading-research & development support, first-in-class facilities & equipment, professional training, and skills development.

1. Professor
Carlos Garcia de Leaniz
Dr Sara Barrento
Swansea University, Centre for
Sustainable Aquatic Research
(CSAR)

2. CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Welcome to the Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research
Singleton Park: UK’s best seafront campus
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3. REF 2014
2nd in UK
BioSciences

4. Aquatic Science
Education
Industry
Research
CSAR: What do we do?
• Applied & fundamental research on aquatic systems (freshwater & marine)
• Focus on aquaculture, biotechnology, conservation, and sustainability
• Committed to deliver excellence in the education, research and commercial applications of the
aquatic sciences
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We bridge the gap between INNOVATION AND APPLICATION
between STUDENTS AND EMPLOYERS
between END USERS AND POLICY MAKERS

5. 03 Our facilities: 16 x state-of-the-art RAS

6. Our facilities: 16 x state-of-the-art RAS
RAS systems ranging from 2,000 L for small student projects to
60,000 L for commercially relevant applications
750 m2 tank space
8 - 30 C, FW to Marine
Fully controlled
Biosecure
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7. Multi-Trophic
Aquaculture for the
Circular Economy
Our facilities: Wales ACE (Aquaculture Centre of Excellence)
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8. Our facilities: Algal Biotechnology
6 Biofences 400-5,000L
25+ master cultures 20 x 100L batch culture in a
controlled environment lab
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9. Industry Collaborations: Cleaner fish for pest control
Pioneered the use of native lumpfish to increase the sustainability of salmon farming
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Helped develop 2 major lumpfish
companies in Wales
Helped make Wales the largest
cleaner fish producer in the UK
Delivered 3 million lumpfish to
salmon farmers since 2015
Developed REF Impact Case
Championed more sustainable and
ethical production methods

10. 04 Industry Collaborations: Cleaner fish for pest control
Standard Operating Procedures for all life stages

11. e-Learning course BMI calculator Welfare Advisor
Industry Collaborations: Cleaner fish for pest control
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Developed Welfare Standards

12. Research & Innovation Awards 2018
CSAR Lumpfish: OUTSTANDING IMPACT on
INDUSTRY, COMMERCE & INNOVATION

13. Flat roof space in Swansea
Potential roof space for greening Swansea
Swansea Market – zero food miles!
Aquaculture Microalgae
Aquaponics Native plants
Industry Collaborations: Greening Swansea
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Hacer Developments and Powell Dobson Architects: Biophilic Build Scheme

14. Industry Collaborations: Greening Swansea
04 Development
of
the
Picton
Yard
biophilic
build
scheme
15M investment (10.4M private)
Hacer Developments and Powell Dobson Architects: Biophilic Build Scheme
44 residential units
22,000 sqft office space
Vertical garden
Public aquarium
Aquaponics
Biophilic
Living
Building

15. Other recent
projects with industry
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16. Impactful
Science that
matters
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17. 07 Training the next generation of Blue Economy specialists
30 marine biology students/year
15 post post-graduate students/year
“We now have an excellent
team of staff, four of which
learned most of their
Lumpfish expertise at CSAR
and we are confident they
will use this foundation to
help us grow.”
Managing Director, Three-Sixty Aquaculture

18. We welcome collaborations
Thank you
www.swansea.ac.uk/bioscience/csar/
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