The purpose of DTU Aqua is to provide research, advice and education at the highest international level within the sustainable exploitation of living marine and freshwater resources, the biology of aquatic organisms and the development of ecosystems as well as their integration in ecosystem-based management.
DTU Aqua contributes to sustainable commercial fisheries, recreational fisheries and aquaculture through research and public sector consultancy.
DTU Aqua advises the Danish Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries and other public authorities, the commercial fisheries, the aquaculture industry and international commissions.
Public sector consultancy is a key area of activity for the institute. DTU’s contract with the Ministry of Food, Fisheries and Agriculture on research-based public sector consultancy constitutes, together with a number of contracts with other Danish and international authorities, approx. 70 per cent of DTU Aqua’s funding.
The agreements cover research, development and monitoring activities, advisory tasks for public authorities and the fisheries industry as well as communication.
Website: http://www.aqua.dtu.dk/