DOI: https://doi.org/10.5513/JCEA01/26.4.4799
Review article
Global approaches to the utilisation of discards from marine fisheries and aquaculture side streams: insights from Croatia
2025, 26 (4) p. 887-904
Daniel MATULIĆ, Mario LOVRINOV, Stipe ANTIĆ, Tea TOMLJANOVIĆ
Abstract
This paper explores the potential of side streams from aquaculture processing and the processing of landed discards from capture fisheries as valuable resources for various applications, including human consumption, animal feed and the production of high-value bioactive compounds. Effective utilisation of these side streams can improve sustainability by reducing waste and increasing resource efficiency in the fisheries and aquaculture sector. Marine aquaculture and capture fisheries are important components of Croatia's maritime economy and play a crucial role in seafood production and the country's economic development. The challenges associated with the processing and utilisation of these resources in Croatia have increased in complexity due to biological, technical and operational factors. The study provides an overview of the opportunities and obstacles in the global utilisation of marine side streams and uses findings from Croatia.
Keywords
by-product valorisation, circular bioeconomy, added value, landing obligations, natural resources
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