Our PhD students proudly represented the team at the Blue Think Conference 2026, held in Faro, Portugal, on 3-4 September 2026. The event brought together early-career researchers and experts from across the blue economy and marine sciences sectors. All five students participated with scientific posters showcasing their latest research: Aminur Rashid: Effects of Salicornia ramosissima…
Unravelling Mediterranean Aquaculture Pathogens: Advancing Diagnostic and Vaccine-like Solutions Seabream (Sparus aurata) and seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) farming represent a significant share of European aquaculture production, much of which relies on open-cage systems that increase exposure to pathogens and emerging antimicrobial resistance risks. AquaMed addresses the growing challenge of disease management in Mediterranean aquaculture Current diagnostic…
Nutraceutical role of methionine in antiviral responses and in the vaccination efficiency of trout and seabass – a focus on viperin modulation The welfare of farmed fish has become an increasing concern within European society, emphasizing theimportance and timeliness of the VIRALMET project. This project aims to develop innovative prophylactic strategies that reduce the dependence…
Tryptophan in the gut–brain axis – tackling intestinal inflammation through a versatile nutritional strategy The TRYPinGut project aims to provide an integrative approach to a current health issue in aquaculture – intestinal inflammation caused by the inclusion of alternative ingredients. The proposal will focus on the use of tryptophan as a functional ingredient, assessing its…
Cutaneous Biomarkers: Advances in Health and Sustainability of Salmonid Aquaculture The salmon aquaculture industry faces a major health challenge with recurrent sea lice infestations. There is strong interest in finding solutions to mitigate the harmful impacts of this parasite on salmon production. The SKINS project aims to develop new research services to assess the modulation…
Unlocking the Potential of Seaweeds and Halophytes through Biorefinery for Enhanced Resilience in the Aquaculture Agri-Food and Chemical Industries Bivalve aquaculture has become increasingly important sector of global blue bioeconomy in recent years due to its numerous environmental, economic, and social benefits. Shellfish farming is considered sustainable and environmentally friendly compared with other aquaculture species…