ECOAQUA
University Institute for Research in Sustainable Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems
Objectives
The University Institute ECOAQUA aims to contribute to the economic development of the Canary Islands through the generation of knowledge and its transfer to society, allowing new business opportunities to be created in the marine realm.
In particular, the University Institute for Research in Sustainable Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems coordinates different lines of research for better planning and integrated management of the marine environment, both from the point of view of its natural resources and to promote sustainable development of activities linked to sustainable aquaculture production, to ecotourism and to artisanal fishing from an ecosystemic approach.
In this sense, the actions of the research centre of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria aim to provide scientific support for decision-making and the implementation of European and national guidelines that favour the sustainability of marine and coastal ecosystems.
That is why, as the research activities linked to ECOAQUA have increased, we have structured ourselves into working groups, specifically: GIA, EOMAR, BIOCON, TOTMA and OFYGA, which have their own page on this portal.
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Events
15/01/2025
Through this meeting with the various social agents of the Canary Islands, the aim is to generate a space for discussion on strategies for the management and conservation of the coastal and marine environment in the islands, as well as on the tools for decision-making. The event is part of the European Marine SABRES project, which focuses on balancing marine conservation with sustainable socio-economic activities, by integrating local perspectives.
Date: 15th January 2025.
Time: 9:00h - 17:00h.
Venue: Aula de Piedra (institutional headquarters of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria), c/ Juan de Quesada, 30, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Registration: Form (until 14/01, 14h)
Researchers: Ricardo Haroun, Fernando Tuya, Inma Herrera, Candy Cecilia and Jesús Padrón.
Organizer: ECOAQUA (ULPGC) and Hummel Foundation for Sustainable Solutions (Holland).
Partner: Canarian Science and Technology Park Foundation of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Research group: BIOCON.
13/01/2025
Through this meeting with the various social agents of the Canary Islands, the aim is to generate a space for discussion on strategies for the management and conservation of the coastal and marine environment in the islands, as well as on the tools for decision-making. The event is part of the European Marine SABRES project, which focuses on balancing marine conservation with sustainable socio-economic activities, by integrating local perspectives.
Date: 13th January 2025.
Time: 9:00h - 17:00h.
Venue: Centro Insular de Juventud of Fuerteventura Island Council, c/ Dr. Fleming, 1, Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura.
Registration: Form (*until 12/01, 14h).
Researchers: Ricardo Haroun, Fernando Tuya, Inma Herrera, Candy Cecilia y¡and Jesús Padrón.
Organizer: ECOAQUA (ULPGC) and Hummel Foundation for Sustainable Solutions (Holland).
Partner: Canarian Science and Technology Park Foundation of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Department of Tourism, Blue Economy and Biosphere Reserve of the Fuerteventura Island Council.
Research group: BIOCON.
19/12/2024
Awards ceremony for outstanding figures within the scientific community of Gran Canaria in recognition of excellence in their scientific work and their commitment to innovation in the fields of science and technology. Two ECOAQUA researchers receive the awards for their work and contribution to the institute and to global scientific knowledge.
Date: 19 de December 2024.
Venue: Palacio de Congresos de Canarias (Sala Jerónimo Saavedra), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Researchers: Juan Manuel Afonso and Marisol Izquierdo.
Organizer: Fundación Auditorio Teatro de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Palacio de Congresos de Canarias.
Research group:GIA.
Job
The University Institute ECOAQUA is a research centre that belongs to the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a public institution that offers a wide range of degrees in all the major areas of knowledge, with the aim of providing comprehensive training to those who come to it, in a commitment based on innovation, quality and internationalisation.