Entries by Ana Suárez

Nenu2phar project: Micro-algae for biodegradables bioplastics.

NENU2PHAR project is a 5 years project financed by the H2020 European programme that is aimed to develop a viable alternative to existing petrochemical-based plastics that is sustainable and biodegradable. The project brings together 17 partners (5 large industrials, 6 SMEs, 5 RTOs and 1 cluster) leaders in the different fields of research, from biomass […]

Pleanáil Mara 2021

Téigh isteach sa gcruinniú ach clárú thíos. Registration for the event, “Éire go hIbéire,” is now open! You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Mar 24, 2021 10:30 AM Dublin Topic: Marine Spatial Planning in the Atlantic Area Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8ym70hpFS6q6UresBby-Ug After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing […]

Nanoparticles in aquaculture webinars 16th and 18th February

“Nanoparticles in aquaculture: should we be concerned?” webinars will take place on the 16th and 18th of February as part of NANOCULTURE project. We emphasize that the session on February 18th will be presented in Portuguese, with the contribution of Dr. Begoña Espiña, Leader of the Water Quality Research Group at the Iberian International Nanotechnology […]

RESEARCHERS SHOW DISADVANTAGES IN USING GLYCEROL IN FISH DIETS

CIIMAR Researchers found that dietary glycerol inclusion decreases growth performance and nitrogen retention efficiency in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss).    The study now published in Aquaculture , shows that despite increasing feed intake, dietary glycerol inclusion levels have negative effects on growth performance, rising the nitrogen excretion. In addition, dietary refined glycerol does not spare the use of proteins […]

Trading outlook for the aquaculture industry

As part of the Access2Sea project, local expert networks have been gathering to share their ideas on the European aquaculture industry. This is taking place along the Atlantic Area on a local level, with expert network meetings already underway in Ireland, France, Portugal, the UK and Spain. Not surprisingly at our last webinar in Ireland, […]

The FishSite reports on the Second Symposium on Welfare in Aquaculture

The FishSite – a knowledge-sharing platform with premium news, analysis, and resources for the aquaculture industries. reports on the recent Symposium on Welfare in Aquaculture delivered online on the 29th of November 2020. The article provides a summary of all the presentations and invites readers to access the recorded webinar which is now available on […]

Genialg project final conference!

The final conference of the H2020 project Genialg will be held online on the 30th of november! The Horizon 2020 Blue Growth project GENIALG is the first industry-driven project bringing together pioneering companies in large-scale integrated European biorefineries and experts in seaweed cultivation, genetics and metabolomics to boost the seaweed industry. GENIALG is aimed at […]

Sardines in aquaculture? Yes, in the Algarve.

The shortness of sardines may have their days numbered, since their production in aquaculture is ready to be sold on a large scale, with only the need for industrialists willing to bet on the business. The project started at the Pilot Fish Farming Station (EPPO), of the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), […]

Access2Sea at Swansea Science Festival

The Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research had the pleasure to be part of the Welsh largest free science festival last Saturday (24 Oct 2020). We were live but virtual, in the fringe stage. We had the opportunity to launch our video where we showcased our research and unique aquaculture facilities in the UK. Participants were […]