Production Health and Welfare
Advancements in aquaculture and agriculture for sustainable food production

How do we sustainably feed a growing global population in the face of collapsing wild fisheries, depleted topsoil, and a changing climate? Advancements in sustainable aquaculture and data-informed animal husbandry are becoming an increasingly important contributor to food security.
Safe, healthy, affordable food, that restores and enhances the natural environment for the next generation, will be an essential element of future UK food policy – regardless of where people live or how much they earn.
xAnimal behaviour and welfare
BAquaculture
`Fish health and nutrition
rSustainable fisheries
These projects are funded by Defra’s Fisheries in Science Partnership (FISP) scheme, and delivered in collaboration with key industry partners.
Ropes to Reefs FISP
Assessing the wider benefits of the UK’s first large-scale offshore mussel farm, located in Lyme Bay off the south coast of Devon.
Angling for Sustainability
Supporting sustainable fisheries management by tracking shark, ray and black bream movements along the south coast.
Pollack FISP
Collecting vital data about pollack movement, habitat choice, populations and life history using acoustic tags.
Our diverse research spans three Strategic Institutes. Collaborative endeavour in rich, natural environments drives solutions to global challenges.
Sustainable Earth Institute
Science, engineering, arts, humanities, health and business, with community, businesses and individuals, innovate to build resilience for our planet.
Marine Institute
Marine, maritime, education and innovation expertise integrate to train scientists, engineers, policymakers, artists, technicians and business.
Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research (PIHR)
Transformation in life course, ageing, methodologies, e-health, technology and interventions in health, social care, lifestyle, health and wellbeing.