Entries by Eunice Sousa

Fish diets supplemented with Gracilaria by-products

A study published in the journal “Aquaculture” by CIIMAR researchers revealed that the by-products of the processing of the red alga Gracilaria sp. can be applied as supplements in the diets of sea bream, positively influencing the intestinal microbiota and skin color of these fish, without compromising their growth. This work also evaluated the effect […]

PROBIO VACCINE PROJECT RESPONDS TO THE NEED OF ORAL AQUACULTURE VACCINES

The CIIMAR project Probio Vaccine will receive € 10,000 from U.Porto Inovação BIP proof programme to enhance research results.    ProbioVaccine project responds to the very current need of oral aquaculture vaccines, given the complexity of vaccinating fish by injectable route, as explained by the CIIMAR reseracher Cláudia Serra, the researcher responsible for the project.   BIP Proof, in addition […]

SEAFOODTOMORROW PROJECT RESULTS HELP TO SECURE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY

Launched in 2017, SEAFOODTOMORROW project concluded in April 2021 and laid the foundations to strengthen the seafood production and processing industry in Europe and safeguard sustainable seafood for future generations.   Funded by the EU Horizon 2020 program, SEAFOODTOMORROW has developed innovative solutions to tackle some of the seafood industry’s biggest issues: sustainability and ensuring […]

CIIMAR STUDY SHOWS THAT TENEBRIO MOLITOR LARVAE MEAL IS LARGELY FEASIBLE IN EUROPEAN SEA BASS

The CIIMAR study “The Use of Defatted Tenebrio molitor Larvae Meal as a Main Protein Source Is Supported in European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) by Data on Growth Performance, Lipid Metabolism, and Flesh Quality” published in Frontiers in Physiology demonstrate that fish meal replacement by defatted Tenebrio molitor larvae meal is largely feasible in European sea bass without detrimental […]

Dynamics in microbiome in water in a sole RAS aquaculture commercial farm

Researchers from CIIMAR and ICBAS from University of Porto published an article improving knowledge about dynamics in microbiome in water in RAS aquaculture commercial farm of sole (Solea Senegalensis). This production unit, as detailed in the study, consists of four systems: a weaning unit, a pre-fattening unit, a reproduction area and an open system for larval culture. […]

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 […]

Collaborative Laboratory for Blue Bioeconomics B2E

The Collaborative Laboratory for Blue Bioeconomics (CoLAB B2E), headquartered at UPTEC Mar, in Matosinhos, Portugal, is a new non-profit association that aims to promote the blue bioeconomy, stimulate the creation of qualified jobs that generate economic and social value in Portugal in the biotechnology and aquaculture sectors, and contribute to new uses and enhancement of […]

FEEDNETICS Webinar organized by SPAROS

SPAROS orgnized a free FEEDNETICSTM Webinar for academic users, that took place on the 1st and 2nd of July. FEEDNETICSTM is a prediction tool for fish farmers and aquafeed formulators and can be now used also by the academia to assist planning and management of nutrition growth trials, aquafeed formulation and general research about the […]