Within the framework of the Aquaculture Demonstration Centre (ADC) programme coordinated by the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) of FAO, a technical training event was held at ADC Trabzon from 1–3 July 2025. The training was hosted by the Central Fisheries Research Institute (SUMAE) in Trabzon.
The programme brings together aquaculture professionals, researchers, and producer organization representatives from Türkiye, Bulgaria, and Georgia to exchange knowledge and enhance regional cooperation on sustainable finfish aquaculture practices in the Black Sea.
Training Objectives
This three-day hands-on programme aims to:
Demonstrate best practices in salmonid and sturgeon farming, from hatchery to harvest
Deliver technical sessions on feeding, water quality management, fish health, and diagnostics
Facilitate site visits to marine farms for real-life application
Share knowledge on governance, permitting procedures, and regional sustainability strategies
Promote peer learning and identify partnership opportunities within the Black Sea region
This training is a tangible step in the GFCM’s long-term commitment to capacity building, innovation, and responsible aquaculture development.
About ADCs
Aquaculture Demonstration Centres (ADCs) are regionally embedded facilities operating under GFCM’s mandate to support:
Research and innovation in aquaculture
Practical, hands-on training for youth, women, and small-scale producers
Dissemination of sustainable, inclusive production models
Strengthened links between science, policy, and industry
Today, seven ADCs operate across the Mediterranean and Black Sea region, including ADC Trabzon, which focuses on finfish aquaculture.
Supporting Regional Transformation
This training aligns with the GFCM 2030 Strategy and the goals of FAO’s Blue Transformation, by promoting: