The Role of Ozone in European Aquaculture

In this episode of Pinnacle Academy, host Sannel Patel sits down with Roy Charsley and Michael Massaros from BIO-UV to explore the critical role ozone plays in modern aquaculture, particularly within the European market. Meet the Guests

• Roy Charsley brings nearly three decades of hands-on experience as an aquaculture professional, having led large-scale recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) and production operations. His deep operational background has given him a strong appreciation for the importance of water quality in aquaculture, which now drives his focus on developing ozone and UV solutions for the industry at BIO-UV / Triogen.

• Michael Massaros, BIO-UV’s Ozone Manager, provides technical expertise on ozone system design, implementation, and performance. He shares insight into how ozone technologies are engineered, applied, and optimized to meet the demanding requirements of aquaculture operations while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

What You’ll Learn In this conversation, we break down how BIO-UV’s extensive experience in advanced water treatment aligns with Pinnacle’s industrial-grade ozone technology. Topics include:

• How ozone improves production performance and sustainability in aquaculture systems
• The European regulatory landscape and why compliance with Biocidal Product Regulations (BPR) is essential
• Best practices for implementing ozone safely and effectively
• How advanced ozone systems help maximize fish health, yield, and overall water quality

Key Highlights

• BIO-UV’s expertise in advanced water treatment technologies
• Practical and technical perspectives on ozone in aquaculture
• European regulatory and compliance considerations
• Environmental stewardship while boosting operational performance

Whether you’re involved in aquaculture, water treatment, or simply interested in how ozone technology is being applied in Europe, this episode delivers practical insights from both an operational and technical standpoint. Want to Learn More? Contact Pinnacle Ozone or BIO-UV to explore how ozone solutions can support your aquaculture operations. We’re happy to answer questions and help you evaluate what’s possible.