Within the framework of the BeBlue – Beyond Bluegrass project, a guided virtual tour of the pilot aquaponic system at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice has been produced and published. The video was developed in cooperation between the Lead Partner, Ca’ Foscari University, and project partner KZ Agraria Koper. Filming took place on 19 May 2025.
The virtual tour provides insight into the closed Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS), where marine fish (gilthead seabream) are farmed with minimal freshwater consumption. It also presents the system’s digital twin, which continuously monitors key parameters such as temperature, pH, oxygen levels, salinity and nitrogen compounds, enabling optimized feeding and growth management.
Special emphasis is placed on plant production. The system successfully cultivates microgreens, halophytes (Salicornia) and algae without soil and without the use of additional fertilizers or pesticides. The pilot demonstrates that food can be produced without freshwater use, ensuring full control of nutrient and water circulation.
The purpose of the virtual tour is to facilitate the dissemination of technological innovations developed within the project among producers, researchers and students, and to promote sustainable, circular agri-food solutions in the cross-border region.
The full video is available on the BeBlue project’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmo4pQcCc-s
