Bythos Extend proposes the capitalization of the results of the BYTHOS project and, based on the knowledge acquired, obtain additional results in the reuse of re-use of fish waste from the fisheries sector.

The project aims to develop a mobile fish residue automated processing unit (FRAP) capable of integrating the innovative biotechnological supply chain and facilitating a circular economy of the use of residues from the fishing industry of Sicily and Malta.

FRAP modifies fish waste until stable products (e.g. fish meal and oils) are obtained for subsequent processing, that can be stored at room temperature, avoiding the use of freezing.

The innovative processing is particularly suitable for smaller islands, small ports and SMEs where the amount of waste produced is not sufficient to justify an investment in industrial processing facilities.

The FRAP will be built by the University of Palermo and located on the island of Lipari at the BYTHOS laboratory, where a fresh waste collection system will be organized. The extraction protocols developed by BYTHOS will be applied to the silage product for the production of high added value products aimed at new "takers".

FRAP will be used in Malta in jellyfish processing. With this process, a profitable use of FRAP will be tested for an effective management of their proliferation.

All products obtained will be subjected to mercury testing to ensure human health.