Updated news The Biosecurity Level 2 workshop was a pivotal event for advancing the knowledge of professionals dedicated to safeguarding our environment. Attendees had the opportunity to delve into biosecurity best practices and the protocols implemented at the institutional level, through dynamic learning and discussion sessions. We are immensely grateful to all participants for their…
In late April, A2S researcher Lourenço Ramos Pinto returned to Bergen, Norway, for the final meeting of the Breedflat project. An occasion to celebrate the strong bonds formed among all participating research institutes, universities, and companies. The Breedflat project focused on boosting the performance of flatfish breeders by enhancing their immune systems and providing key…
We’re excited to announce that Maria João Peixoto, a researcher at A2S, will serve as the guest editor for a special issue in Animals, MDPI, focusing on “Enhancing Fish Welfare through Nutritional Strategies for Immune Support” This Special Issue aims to publish high-quality multidisciplinary papers related to the latest advances in the fields of nutrition…
CIIMAR had the pleasure of hosting AQUASOJA, a key player in aquaculture fish feed production under the Soja de Portugal agri-food group. During their time at CIIMAR, they gained insights into our work on animal health and sustainable aquaculture practices, witnessing our commitment to innovation and partnerships for long-term sustainability. This visit took place…
A group of professors from Armenia and Ukraine visited CIIMAR on the 20th of February, in the context of the Erasmus project AFISHE The AFISHE project intends to establish a network connecting Armenia, Ukraine, and EU partner countries in the realms of aquaculture and fisheries. This network will serve as a platform for collaborative educational…
On February 20th, CIIMAR had the honor of hosting a visit from Dr. José Maria Costa, the Portuguese Secretary of State for Maritime Affairs. During the visit, Dr. José Maria Costa explored the CIIMAR laboratories, encompassing its three primary research domains. The tour provided an in-depth insight into the progress and ongoing initiatives, underscoring CIIMAR’s…