- Advance in the understanding of the biological mechanisms determining fish larval growth, survival and normal development;

- Contribute to the improvement of the scientific knowledge base which underlie the development of a sustainable European aquaculture, through the development of quality and performance predictors for larval-juvenile production;
- Integrate knowledge obtained in national and European research projects and practical farming experience, including basic knowledge on fish larval physiology, in order to contribute to the rapid development of improved production protocols and hatchery management procedures.
