
- Events
WHEN: 30 October 2025 / 08.45 -17.30 WHERE: National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa” (Mamaia Blvd. 300) – Constanta, Romania HOW: in person, free of charge The EX-AQUA workshop is an important step toward building a collaborative, future-ready algae aquaculture ecosystem in the Black Sea region. By connecting…

- News
In its first year, the EX-AQUA project delivered a pivotal milestone: a strategic roadmap to guide algae farming research at the National Institute for Marine Research and Development ‘Grigore Antipa’ (NIMRD). Developed by LOMARTOV, this comprehensive action plan charts a clear path to position NIMRD as a leader in marine…

- Press release
Constanta (Romania) – June 2025: On 18-19 June EX AQUA team has successfully met in the city of Constanta for its first General Assembly, marking one year since the project’s launch. The meeting was hosted by the National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa” (NIMRD) and included a…

- News
Welcome to our Q&A series, where our expert team answers essential questions about EX-AQUA’s pivotal role in enhancing regional and scientific impact. Discover how the project advances excellence and competitiveness in marine algae aquaculture, supporting a sustainable Black Sea, bridging regional disparities, and contributing to the Blue Economy and the…

- News
Welcome to our Q&A series, where our expert team answers essential questions about EX-AQUA’s pivotal role in enhancing regional and scientific impact. Discover how the project advances excellence and competitiveness in marine algae aquaculture, supporting a sustainable Black Sea, bridging regional disparities, and contributing to the Blue Economy and the…

- News
Welcome to our Q&A series, where our expert team answers essential questions about EX-AQUA’s pivotal role in enhancing regional and scientific impact. Discover how the project advances excellence and competitiveness in marine algae aquaculture, supporting a sustainable Black Sea, bridging regional disparities, and contributing to the Blue Economy and the…

- News
Welcome to our Q&A series, where our expert team answers essential questions about EX-AQUA’s pivotal role in enhancing regional and scientific impact. Discover how the project advances excellence and competitiveness in marine algae aquaculture, supporting a sustainable Black Sea, bridging regional disparities, and contributing to the Blue Economy and the…

- News
Welcome to our Q&A series, where our expert team answers essential questions about EX-AQUA’s pivotal role in enhancing regional and scientific impact. Discover how the project advances excellence and competitiveness in marine algae aquaculture, supporting a sustainable Black Sea, bridging regional disparities, and contributing to the Blue Economy and the…

- News
Welcome to our Q&A series, where our expert team answers essential questions about EX-AQUA’s pivotal role in enhancing regional and scientific impact. Discover how the project advances excellence and competitiveness in marine algae aquaculture, supporting a sustainable Black Sea, bridging regional disparities, and contributing to the Blue Economy and the…

- News
We are excited to announce that EX-AQUA has successfully achieved Milestone 1, marking the completion of field visits and their outcomes ready to be integrated into the research roadmap for the National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa” (NIMRD). This milestone represents a crucial step in shaping NIMRD’s…

- News
On 13 November 2024, the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI) and the Institutul Național de Cercetare-Dezvoltare Marină Grigore Antipa (NIMRD) of Romania signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during a field visit conducted under the framework of Ex-AQUA. This agreement marks a significant milestone in fostering collaboration on marine…

- News
We are thrilled to announce that EX-AQUA has successfully reached Milestone 7, marking the creation of our official website and comprehensive media package! Our partner, LOMARTOV, with support from the entire consortium, has led the development of the EX-AQUA project website and a media package aimed at amplifying the project’s…

- Press release
Constanta (Romania), July 16, 2024 – On 9-10 July, the kick-off meeting of the EX-AQUA project took place at the National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa” (NIMRD) in Constanta, Romania. This event marked the beginning of a transformative initiative to boost marine algae aquaculture in the Black…

- News
We are excited to announce the launch of the EX-AQUA website, your go-to resource for everything related to this groundbreaking initiative. EX-AQUA, a 3-year project funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe Programme, aims to boost excellence and competitiveness in marine algae aquaculture to promote a sustainable Black…