Production of dsRNAs targeting viral and bacterial shrimp pathogens using the microalga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii ChlamyR7 could contribute to the development of a new oral anti-multiviral and antibacterial therapy to enhance the immune response of shrimp (with the potential to inhibit 4 of the 10 pathogens listed by the OIE). ChlamyR7 brings together researchers with expertise…
Steering microbiomes to ensure rainbow trout health and welfare The microbiome is an essential contributor to animal health and welfare (H&W) through participating in the vital physiological processes and guiding host development. The positive connection between diverse microbiome and animal H&W has been found in the terrestrial farmed animals, while many knowledge gaps remain in…
Our team will be actively participating at Aquaculture Europe 2025, where we will showcase our work and contributions to advancing sustainable aquaculture. We warmly invite all participants to visit our booth, attend our presentations, and engage with our posters and sessions. This will be a great opportunity to exchange ideas and explore innovative approaches to…
updated news On September 10, our team took part in the 6th edition of the Blue Think Conference (BTC2025), held as part of CIIMAR’s 25th anniversary celebrations and organized in collaboration with CCMAR. Inês Carvalho and Paulo Santos delivered presentations showcasing the progress of their PhD research, contributing to discussions on new horizons in marine…
On September 8, 2025, CIIMAR marked its 25th anniversary with the commemorative conference “New Horizons”, bringing together government representatives, scientists, academics, industry leaders, policymakers, and members of civil society. The event celebrated CIIMAR’s significant contributions to marine and environmental sciences over the past quarter-century, while opening discussions on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead….
updated news Our research group will take part in the 22nd International Conference on Diseases of Fish and Shellfish (EAFP 2025), which will be held in Heraklion, Crete, from September 1 to 4, 2025, at the Cultural Conference Center of Heraklion (eafp2025.org). We will be contributing through: Three oral presentations: 3rd September – Nutrition and…