Overview
The Chair of Aquaculture at VLI is Estonia’s premier research institution for fish farming, specializing in fish genetics, diseases, crayfish management, and stock reproduction. We train specialists and collaborate with farms to implement research-driven solutions.Services
- Consultancy: Support for starting fish farms, securing subsidies, disease prevention, crayfish farming, and ornamental fish care.
- Analyses: Diagnosis of parasitic diseases, molecular and population genetics studies, and crayfish disease identification.
- Education: Bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs, with internships at fish farms to support practical learning.
Key Partnerships
- Härjanurme Fish Farm: A leading internship base for students, supporting research in carp, trout, crayfish, and other species.
- Põlula Fish Farming Centre: Collaboration on salmon stock enhancement, focusing on genetic diversity and stocking effectiveness.
