The specific objectives of the project AQUA-ROM were

• to contribute to poverty in deprived areas with promoting the principles on Aquaponic systems
• to develop and promote Aquaponic Technology in rural areas of Romania
• to set up channels for promoting training programs for interested farmers, students, policy makers and business people

 During the project implementation, the focus in target groups shifted, and dissemination and promotion of Aquaponic via schools became the primary goal.

 In order to promote this goal, the project partner ZHAW adapted the results from previous projects (notably the 6th Framework Programme «Wastewater Ressource», and the LEONARDO Project «Aqua-Vet») to share with the Romanian Partners.

We prepared a series of E-learning videos about the Aquaponic technology.

The videos are spoken in English and subtitled in Romanian. If subtitles are not visible enable them individually for your computer in the settings. 

Lessons

1. Introduction
2. Water Chemistry
3. Plants and Hydroponics
4. Fish Biology
5. Recirculating Aquaculture Systems and RAS Management 

This Course and the Videos are made by: ZHAW in collaboration with: Institute for Research and Development for Industrialization and Marketing of Horticultural Products - Horting; inside the project:
«Implementation of aquaponic technology in Romania, for income growth and health improvement in disadvantaged areas (AQUA_ROM)».

Project duration: April 2015 - September 2017.

The project is co-financed by a grant from Switzerland through the Swiss Contribution to the Enlarged European Union.

The content of this course does not necessarily reflect the official position of the Swiss government.