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The Aquaculture Research Group (GIA), coordinated by Professor Juan Manuel Afonso López, has developed more than 200 international, national and regional research projects since 1990. It has 43 members, made up of researchers and technical staff of the ULPGC, with common objectives of teaching, research, technology transfer and cooperation for the development in aquaculture.

In the last five years (2019-2023), GIA has developed 21 research projects with a total budget of 9.4 million euros. Twelve of these projects are European in scope: ISLANDAP Advanced, AQUAEXCEL 3.0, AquaIMPACT, Aquainvert, AquaVitae, AquaWind, BiomedAqu, INDICIT –II, LIFE AQUA, MIMAR+, PerformFISH and StartCircular.

It also works with the Ecuadorian industry in an industrial research and knowledge transfer project called PMG – BIOGEMAR. This project introduced the BLUP methodology for the selection of fast- growing white shrimp broodstock, improving the growth rates during the ALMAR Group’s larval and fattening processes, with an initial investment of just over two million euros.

Regarding national projects, GIA-ECOAQUA of the ULPGC leads the projects PISCIBIEN, PLANASER 2.0, LARVOOST, and five projects of the regional call BIOASIS for the sector of the Autonomous Community.

GIA is prolific in scientific publications, and its curriculum vitae also includes the supervision of a large number of Master's and Bachelor's degree theses and doctoral dissertations.

It develops its activity in various facilities of the Taliarte Scientific and Technological Park Foundation of the ULPGC.

Members

  • Juan Manuel Afonso

    PhD in Biological Sciences from the ULL in 1988. He is at present the head of the Aquaculture Research Group of the ECOAQUA University Institute. He has more than thirty scientific publications to his credit.

    Academic position: Professor of the ULPGC specialising in Animal Production.

    Corporate email: 
    juanmanuel.afonso@ulpgc.es

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  • María Soledad Izquierdo López

    Professor specialising in Zoology, whose work focuses on the nutrition of aquaculture species of commercial interest.

    She is an Honorary Life Member of the World Aquaculture Society, the first Spanish woman to receive this award and the second woman to be recognised in its 50 years of history.

    Academic position: Vice-Chancellor for Research and Transfer of the ULPGC.

    Corporate email:
    marisol.izquierdo@ulpgc.es

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  • Daniel Montero Vítores

    He is responsible for the GIAculture service, scientific coordinator of aquaculture facilities and coordinator of the doctorate program ACUISEMAR. His research focuses on nutrition and stress resistance in captive bred marine fish.

    Academic position: Professor of Zoology-Aquaculture of the ULPGC

    Corporate email:
    daniel.montero@ulpgc.es

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  • Félix Acosta Arbelo

    PhD in veterinary, he is the coordinator of the Master's Degree in Animal Health and Aquaculture of the ULPGC. His numerous scientific publications related to Pathology in aquaculture, studies of the immune system in fish species of commercial interest and studies in marine biotoxins.

    Academic position: Professor of Animal Health at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the ULPGC.

    Corporate email:
    felix.acosta@ulpgc.es

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  • Lidia E. Robaina Robaina

    PhD in Marine sciences, has focused her research in the area of aquaculture knowledge and sustainable development. Her 80 R+D+i projects and her 100 scientific publications have made it possible for her to be recognised, since 2018, as one of the four most prestigious and internationally relevant researchers of the ULPGC.

    Academic position: Professor specialising in Zoology of the ULPGC

    Corporate email:
    lidia.robaina@ulpgc.es

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  • María Jesús Zamorano

    Veterinarian PhD, with experience in genetics, genomics and animal selection. She has published more than more than 45 articles scientific related to animal breeding and molecular tools useful in aquaculture production.

    Academic position: Professor contracted by the ULPGC.

    Corporate email:
    mariajesus.zamorano@ulpgc.es

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  • Rafael Ginés Ruiz

    Expert on the quality of aquaculture products, is the Service Manager of the University Institute ECOAQUA. He has more than 40 scientific publications related to sensory evaluation, nutritional value, food safety, freshness evolution along shelf life and consumer preferences.

    Academic position: Professor at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

    Corporate email:
    rafael.gines@ulpgc.es

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  • Pedro Luis Castro Alonso

    PhD in Veterinary and expert in Cell Biology. His research revolves around the nutrition and cellular effects of various species reared in aquaculture.

    Academic position: Professor at the ULPGC.

    Corporate email:
    pedro.castro@ulpgc.es

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  • Gercende Courtois de Viçose

    PhD in Biology, with more than 20 year’s experience in aquaculture, marine biology and ecology. She has specialised on molluscs, invertebrates and algae production, as well as sustainable aquaculture techniques and Integrated Multitrophic aquaculture.

    Academic position: Researcher contracted by University Institute ECOAQUA.

    Corporate email:
    gcourtois@fpct.ulpgc.es

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  • María del Pino Viera Toledo

    PhD in Marine Sciences, with more than 25 year´s experience in aquaculture both in private sector and research activities.  Specialised in the production of fish, molluscs, especially abalone, seaweed, as well as in sustainable aquaculture techniques and integrated multitrophic aquaculture. 

    Academic position: Researcher contracted by University Institute ECOAQUA.

    Corporate email:
    maria.viera@fpct.ulpgc.es

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  • Francisco Javier Roo Filgueira

    He is senior scientist at Agencia Canaria de Investigación, Innovacion y Sociedad de la Información from the Canary Government, where he is responsible for its R&D&I projects.

    This PhD is the coordinator of the Medregalgae project, and has experience managing and development R&D projects on Blue Growth and Circular Economy, in the field of marine aquaculture.

    Academic position: Researcher associated.

    Corporate email:
    javier.roo@ulpgc.es

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  • Silvia Torrecillas Burriel

    PhD in aquaculture by the ULPGC, specialist in Nutrition and Health of aquaculture species with more than 50 publications in this field. She has 15 years of experience in the area of functional additives, alternative raw materials and mucosal tissue health, coordinating transfer and research agreements with the private sector.

    Academic position: Researcher contracted by University Institute ECOAQUA.

    Corporate email:
    silvia.torrecillas@ext.ulpgc.es

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  • David Domínguez Montesdeoca

    ULPGC Post-doc whose research focuses on the supplementation of micronutrients (especially minerals and vitamins) in feed for the main marine species produced in Europe.

    Academic position: GIA Research Associate, currently working at the Institute of Marine Research (IMR) in Bergen, Norway.

    Corporate email:
    david.dominguez@ulpgc.es

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  • Jimena Bravo García

    Degree in Marine Sciences, PhD from the ULPGC. She has publications in the field of microbiology, immunology, and ecology. Ongoing research on dietary supplementation and immunostimulation in aquaculture and marine toxins.

    Academic position: Researcher contracted by University Institute ECOAQUA.

    Corporate email:
    jimena.bravo@ulpgc.es

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  • Hyun Suk SHIN

    PhD from the Korea Maritime and Ocean University specialising in quantitative genetics in aquaculture. Her research focuses on the molecular biology of fish and endocrinological mechanisms influenced by various environmental factors. She is technical head of the ECUANARIA international project.

    Academic position: Researcher contracted by University Institute ECOAQUA.

    hyunsuk.shin@ulpgc.es

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  • Samira Sarih

    PhD from the ULPGC specialising in the reproduction and nutrition of aquaculture fish, with around thirty scientific publications.

    Academic position: Researcher contracted by University Institute ECOAQUA.

    Corporate email:
    samira.sarih@ulpgc.es

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  • Álvaro Lorenzo Felipe

    PhD from the ULPGC and degree in Biotechnology from the Pablo de Olavide University and specialised in aquaculture and bioinformatics after finishing the Master's Degree in Marine Cultures at the ULPGC. He currently works in the area of genetics and molecular biology at the GIA Group. The line of research on which his thesis focuses is the study of the genetic architecture of skeletal deformities in sea bream (Sparus aurata).

    Academic position: Researcher of the ULPGC.

    Corporate email:
    alvaro.lorenzo103@alu.ulpgc.es

  • Raquel Quirós Pozo

    Degree in Veterinary, with a Master's degree in Clinical Veterinary Medicine and Therapeutic Research and a Master's degree in Marine Cultures from the ULPGC. Her research focuses on the optimization of the cultivation of emerging species, mainly mugilids, with special emphasis on the improvement of acclimation, management, nutrition and reproduction protocols.

    Academic position: PhD student of the ULPGC.

    Corporate email:
    raquel.quiros101@alu.ulpgc.es

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  • Sara Ramírez Bolaños

    Researcher associated with the Islandap Advanced project, which works on the revaluation of alternative raw materials for aquaculture from the circular economy of the islands.

    Academic position: PhD student of the ULPGC.

    Corporate email:
    sara.ramirez@ulpgc.es

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  • Cathaysa Pérez-García

    Training researcher specialising in genetic improvement. She studies the use of microsatellite markers in Senegalese sole (Solea Senegalensis) and white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei).

    Academic position: : PhD student of the ULPGC.

    Corporate email:
    cathaysa.perez108@alu.ulpgc.es

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  • Marina Martínez Soler

    She is part of the research staff in training under contract at the University Institute ECOAQUA. Her line of research revolves around marine genetics and broodstock selection.

    Academic position: PhD student of the ULPGC.

    Corporate email:
    marina.martinez@ulpgc.es

  • Luis Monzón Atienza

    Degree in Veterinary from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, continues doing his first year of doctoral thesis at the University Institute ECOAQUA in the doctoral program Acuicultura sostenible y ecosistemas marinos specialising on probiotics in aquaculture.

    Academic position: PhD student of the ULPGC.

    Corporate email:
    luis.monzon@ulpgc.es

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  • Paula Sarmiento Mendoza

    Degree in Marine Sciences, has a master in Aquaculture from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Her research focuses on sustainable nutrition and final product quality in gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata).

    Academic position: PhD student of the ULPGC.

    Corporate email:
    paula.sarmiento102@alu.ulpgc.es

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  • Antonio Gómez Mercader

    Degree in Marine Sciences, has a master in Aquaculture from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. His professional career started at ECOAQUA in 2021 as a project technician and researcher. He currently has a pre-doctoral contract with the ULPGC in the PhD programme 'Sustainable Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems'.

    Academic position: PhD student of the ULPGC.

    Corporate email:
    antonio.gomez@ulpgc.es

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  • Christian Monzón RIvero

    Graduated in Marine Sciences specialized in aquaculture through the Master’s Degree in Marine Cultures at the ULPGC, continues the doctoral program led by University Institute ECOAQUA in Sustainable Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems in 2022, specializing in the consolidation of Seriola (S. dumerili) farming in Spain through innovation in larval rearing and nutrition processes.

    His employment relationship with University Institute ECOAQUA begins in 2022 associated with the PLANASER 2.0 project. Now he develops his work at the pilot plant for the production of fry (Mesoscosmos).

    Academic position: Predoctoral researcher / Project technician

    Corporate email:
    christian.monzon101@alu.ulpgc.es

  • Isabel Florido Martel

    Degree in Industrial Organisation Engineering from the ULPGC, she also has a master's degree in Environmental Engineering from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Her employment relationship with University Institute ECOAQUA begins in 2021 associated with the Rebeca project. Now she is working at the Process Pilot Plant (FPCT).

    Academic position: Researcher contracted as technical staff.

    Corporate email:
    isabel.martel@ulpgc.es

  • Luis Molina Roque

    Graduated in Marine Sciences, with a master's degree in Aquaculture and Fisheries, both from the University of Cadiz. In this city he worked as a technician in the PLANASER 2.0 project. He currently has a pre-doctoral contract at the ULPGC, linked to the project 'Marine and terrestrial by-products of food origin and high added value bioproducts as growth and health stimulants in sea bream larvae (LARVOOST)'.

    Academic position: Pre-doctoral researcher/project technician.

    Corporate email:
    luis.molina@ulpgc.es

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  • Nuria Esther Marrero Sánchez

    Degree in Marine Sciences from the ULPGC, she also has a Master's degree in Aquaculture from the same university. Her employment relationship with University Institute ECOAQUA begins in 2021. Now she is working at the Haliotis and Mesocosmos facilities.

    Academic position: Project technician. 

    Corporate email:
    nuria.marrero@fpct.ulpgc.es

  • Ignacio Martín Galán

    Degree in Marine Sciences from the ULPGC, with a Master's degree in Aquaculture from the ULPGC and the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies. His professional career with ECOAQUA begins in 2023, linked to the 'Final Product Quality' line of research.

    Academic position: Project research technician. 

    Corporate email:
    ignacio.martin@fpct.ulpgc.es

  • Carmen Quintana

    Higher technician in analysis and quality control from the IES Politécnico Las Palmas, her employment relationship with University Institute ECOAQUA begins in 2001. Now she is working in the Biochemistry and Chromatography laboratory of the Aquaculture Research Group of the University Institute ECOAQUA.

    Academic position: Coordinator of Biochemistry and Cromatography Laboratory.

    Corporate email:
    cquintana@proyinves.ulpgc.es

  • Rubén Rodríguez Padrón

    Higher technician in aquaculture from the IES Profesor Antonio Cabrera Pérez and Vocational education and training technician in aquaculture from the IES Casas Nuevas. His employment relationship with University Institute ECOAQUA begins in 2002. Now he is working at the pilot plant for the production of fry (Mesoscosmos).

    Academic position: Technician responsible for the pilot plant for the production of fingerlings.

    Corporate email:
    ruben.rodriguez@ulpgc.es

  • Andrea Minguella Alfaro

    Higher technician in anatomical pathology and cytology from the IES Sant Cugat del Vallès (el pinar de nuestra señora school),Her employment relationship with University Institute ECOAQUA begins in 2012. Now she is working at SABE, Taliarte.

    Academic position: Histology technician.

    Corporate email:
    andrea.minguella@ulpgc.es

  • Rayco David Cruz Pérez

    Higher technician in aquaculture from the IES Profesor Antonio Cabrera Perez, his employment relationship with University Institute ECOAQUA begins in 2013. Now he is working at the Selection Station and MBS (Marine Biosecurity Station).

    Academic position: Responsible of the Marine Biosecurity Station and MBS (Marine Biosecurity Station).

    Corporate email:
    d2jsporg@hotmail.es

  • Nabil Oubramy Reyes

    Higher technician in aquaculture from the the IES Profesor Antonio Cabrera Pérez, his employment relationship with University Institute ECOAQUA begins in 2013. Now he is working in the Selection, Breeding and Bioassay facilities, as well as in the culture building of the Aquaculture Research Group.

    Academic position: Project technician, responsible for the Cultivation facilities.

    Corporate email:
    nabiloub@hotmail.com

  • Nauzet Francisco Munguía Cabrera

    Higher technician in Aquaculture Cultures by the IES Profesor Antonio Cabrera Pérez. His working relationship with the ECOAQUA University Institute began in 2023. He is currently working in the pilot fry production plant (mesocomos) and broodstock area.

    Academic position: Technician of the pilot plant for the production of fry and broodstock.

    Corporate email:
    nauzet.munguia@fpct.ulpgc.es

  • Antonio Luis Viera Toledo

    Vocational education and training technician in aquaculture from the IES Casa Nuevas. Professional diver. Has 20 years of professional experience in aquaculture companies ,primarily in open sea facilities. His employment relationship with University Institute ECOAQUA begins began in 2020. Now he is working in the Haliotis and Mesocosmos facilities.

    Academic position: Project technician.

    Corporate email:
    antonio.viera@fpct.ulpgc.es

Projects

Lighthouse for Atlantic and Arctic Basin (PHAROS)

Project description:
The EU-funded PHAROS project, implemented by a consortium of 24 organisations, aims to provide nature-based solutions to restore ecosystems and biodiversity and address climate change and human impacts in the Atlantic and Arctic marine regions.

Main researchers:
Rafael Ginés and Gercende Courtois de Viçose

Number of researchers involved: 3

Funding scope: European

Budgets: 268.125€

Start/end date: 09/2024- 08/2029

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PMG - BIOGEMAR

Project description:
Genetic Improvement programme through BLUP methodology for the production of white shrimp (Penaeus vannamei).

Main researcher:
Dr. Juan Manuel Afonso López

Number of researchers involved: 16

Funding scope: International

Budgets: 2.000.000€

Start/end date: 01-07-2021 / 30-06-2025

OCEAN CITIZEN

Project descripction: OCEAN CITIZEN aims at developing an innovative and sustainable protocol for coastal restoration and conservation, replicable and specifically designed for different ecozones.

Main researchers: Ricardo Haroun, Francisco Otero Ferrer and Gercende Courtois.

Number of researchers involved: 21

Funding scope: European

Budgets: 547,375.00€

Start/end date: 2023 - 2027

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ISLANDAP ADVANCED

Project description:
This project works to promote advances in aquaculture, hydroponic cultivation and microalgae research, in order to generate innovation in value added products and processes (in freshwater and saltwater systems). Its objective is to deepen R&D in Circular Economy adapted to the ORs, with the development of bio-products.

Main researcher:
Dr. Lidia Esther Robaina Robaina

Number of researchers involved: 10

Funding scope: European 

Budgets: 1.378.229,72 €

Start/end date: 12/06/2022 - 31/12/2023

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AQUAINVERT

Project description:
The overall objective of the project is to enhance the development of sustainable and innovative aquaculture by promoting R&D for the production of marine invertebrates of commercial interest in order to diversify production activities that are environmentally compatible using an ecosystem approach.

Main researcher:
Dra. Gercende Courtois de Vicose

Number of researchers involved: 10

Funding scope: European

Budgets: 666.661,14€

Start/end date: 12/06/2019 - 31/12/2023

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PLANASER 2.0

Project description:
The main objective of the project is to consolidate the cultivation of Seriola (S. dumerili) in Spain and to position our country as a reference in the cultivation of this species through the innovations that are developed, promoting public-private cooperation and the transfer of knowledge to society.

Main researcher:
Dr. Francisco Javier Roo Filgueira

Number of researchers involved: 23

Funding scope: National

Budgets: 640.850,94€

Start/end date: 12/2021 - 10/2023

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AQUAEXCEL 3.0

Project description:
AQUAEXCEL3.0 aims to further boost the EU aquaculture sector by expanding the Transnational Access programme to support external research teams collaborating with its high-quality facilities. For this reason, providing free training courses on the latest topics and ensuring research is aligned with industry needs.

Main researcher:
Dr. Rafael Ginés Ruíz

Number of researchers involved: 7

Funding scope: European

Budgets: 449.492,50€

Start/end date: 01/11/2020 - 31/10/2025

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AQUAWIND

Project description:
The aim of AquaWind is to perform a demonstration test of a multi-use (MU) integrated and co-located solution. This would consist of joining an existing marine renewable energy production W2Power prototype with an innovative finfish aquaculture solution including a tailor-made design fish cage with novel net materials, high level of digitalization and species diversification.

Main researcher:
Dr. Rafael Ginés Ruiz /
Dr. Francisco Javier Roo Filgueira

Number of researchers involved: 15

Funding scope: European 

Budgets: 283.798,24€

Start/end date: 01/09/2022 - 31/08/2025

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STARTCIRCULAR

Project description: START CIRCULAR aims to merge two key themes in Europe: Prepare entrepreneurial graduates to work and develop sustainable companies and strengthen university-SME collaboration in teaching, learning and training for this purpose

Main researcher:
Dr. Lidia Esther Robaina Robaina

Number of researchers involved: 8

Funding scope: Erasmus+ Program in the category of Cooperation Partnerships (KA2)

Budgets: 265.260,40 €

Start/end date: 11/11/2021 - 31/10/2024

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MIMAR+

Project description:
Its objective is the monitoring, control and mitigation of organism proliferations associated with human disturbances and climate change in the Macaronesian region (MAC2/4.6d/249). It is 85% co-financed by the Interreg Madeira-Azores-Canary Islands Territorial Cooperation Programme (MAC) 2014/2020.

Main researcher:
Dr. Félix Antonio Acosta Arbelo

Number of researchers involved: 3

Funding scope: European

Budgets: 247.911,58€

Start/end date: 12/06/2019 - 31/12/2023

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MELUSA

Project description:
Constitutes and evaluates an industrial nucleus of elite breeders of sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) and gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata) from Gran Canaria. This is a family-company interaction study.

Main researcher:
Dr. María Jesús Zamorano Serrano/ Dr. Juan Manuel Afonso López

Number of researchers involved: 6

Funding scope: Regional

Budgets: 221.910,47€

Start/end date: 12/2019 - 12/2022

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LARVOOST

Project description:
The aim of LARVOOST project is to promote sea bream (Sparus aurata) postlarvae mucosal tissues health and MALT functioning using biotechnological additives obtained from terrestrial and marine food by-products or low-value biomass. Potential Bboactive products with antioxidant, antiseptic and immunomodulatory properties will be selected as potential boosters of sea bream mucosal health by promoting the activity of their endogenous antioxidant system and facilitating the orchestration of the acquired immunity after vaccination by bathing.  

Main researcher:
Dr. Silvia Torrecillas Burriel/ Dr. Daniel Montero Vítores  

Number of researchers involved: 6 (4 research team + 2 work team)  

Funding scope: National  

Budgets: 186.703€ 

Start/end date: 01/09/2022 - 31/08/2026 

MEDREGALGAE

Project description:
Pilot trial for the optimisation of the production of juvenile amberjack (Seriola dumerili) through the use of locally produced microalgae.

Main researcher:
Dr. Francisco Javier Roo Filgueira 

Number of researchers involved: 4

Funding scope: Regional

Budgets:  126.916,59€

Start/end date: 12/2019 - 12/2022

PISCIBIEN

Project description:
Development and implementation of innovative strategies for the improvement of fish welfare at critical points in aquaculture culture.

Main researcher:
Dr. Daniel Montero Vítores

Number of researchers involved: 3

Funding scope: European

Budgets: 112.189,88€

Start/end date: 2022-2023

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REBECA

Project description:
It is a development and territorial cooperation platform created to promote Blue Biotechnology within the geographical scope of the Macaronesian region and North West Africa.

Main researcher:
Dr. Lidia Esther Robaina Robaina

Number of researchers involved: 2

Funding scope: European

Budgets: 110.479,34€

Start/end date: 12/06/2019 - 31/10/2022

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INTEGRAB

Project description:
Integrated production of abalone (Haliotis tuberculata coccinea) on a pilot scale.  

Main researcher:
Dr. Gercende Courtois de Vicose.

Number of researchers involved: 3

Funding scope: Regional

Budgets: 102.481,03€

Start/end date: 12/2019 - 12/2022

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INTEGRATE

Project description: 
INTEGRATE promotes cooperation for the industrial transition towards Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture (IMTA) in the Atlantic Area.

Main researcher:
Dr. Gercende Courtois de Vicose

Number of researchers involved: 36

Funding scope: European

Budgets: 2.391.043,23€

Start/end date: 18/02/2022 - 30/11/2023

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AQUAVITAE

Project description:
The overall objective of AquaVitae is to increase aquaculture production in and around the Atlantic Ocean in a sustainable way by developing new and emerging low trophic species and by optimising production in existing aquaculture value chains.

Main researcher:
Dr. Gercende Courtois de Vicose

Number of researchers involved: >50

Funding scope: European

Budgets: 8.508.360,00€

Start/end date: 01/05/2019 - 30/11/2023

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MORFOGEN

Project description: -

Main researcher:
Dr. Juan Manuel Afonso López 

Number of researchers involved: -

Funding scope: National

Budgets: -

Start/end date: -

AQUAIMPACT

Project description:
Genomic and nutritional innovations for genetically superior farmed fish to improve efficiency in European aquaculture - is an Innovative Action of Horizon H2020 that aims at integrating fish farming and feeding to increase the competitiveness of EU aquaculture. 

Main researcher:
Dr. Daniel Montero Vítores

Number of researchers involved: 9

Funding scope: European

Budgets: 667,021.25€

Start/end date: 01/01/2019 - 31/12/2023

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News
30/11/2024
ECOAQUA celebrates World Aquaculture Day by highlighting the vital role of aquaculture in sustainably feeding wold's population
The facilities of the Marine Science and Technology Park of the ULPGC, in Taliarte (Telde), hosted today, before more...
26/11/2024
ECOAQUA organises a day that highlights the importance of the aquaculture sector in the sustainability of the planet to commemorate World Aquaculture
ECOAQUA's facilities at the ULPGC Marine Science and Technology Park in Taliarte (Telde) will host a event on 30...
15/11/2024
The ECOAQUA facilities host the first course on ‘Microinjection in Zebrafish’ taught by the ULPGC
The Aquaculture Research Group advances in its scientific research programmes Last Wednesday, 13th November, the...

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Events
AquaMorocco International Conference 2024

28/11/2024

This congress aims to become a meeting point for researchers in the aquaculture sector from different countries, where they can learn about and discuss the latest advances in aquaculture. An event that will also serve to create international collaboration networks.

Date: 28 November 2024.

Venue: Agadir, Morocco.

Organizer: Hassan II Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Science.

Research groups and rechearchers: GIA and BIOCON.

- Marisol Izquierdo (GIA): 'Recent Developments in Marine Aquaculture Across Europe: R&D and Innovation's Role in Sustaining Aquaculture Development' (9:00h-9.30h).
- Ricardo Haroun (BIOCON): 'Criticals envirnmental monitoring for sustainable aquaculture development:Canary Island experience' (11:10h-11:33h). 
- Daniel Montero (GIA): 'GIA Research Facilities and Expertise: Tackling Regional Aquaculture Challenges and Uncovering Growth Opportunities' (13:30h-13:50h).
- Gercende Courtois (GIA): 'Experience in invertebrates production and Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture in the Canary Islands: Potential for sustainable Aquaculture' (11:10h-11:33h).
- Panel discussion: Daniel Montero and Gercende Courtois (14:30h-14:55h).

 
World Aquaculture Day

30/11/2024

On the occasion of World Aquaculture Day, this event is being held to raise awareness throughout society of the importance of the scientific and socio-economic activity of aquaculture as an instrument for contributing to feeding humanity, which is expected to reach 10 billion people by 2050. During the day, attendees will receive talks and visit the centre's facilities, ending with a tasting of aquaculture products.

Date: 30 November 2024.

Time: 10:00h-14:00h.

Free registration: ecoaquasec@ulpgc.es.

Venue: Parque Científico Tecnológico Marino de Taliarte de la ULPGC, Calle Miramar, 121 - Telde, Gran Canaria.

Researchers: Juan Manuel Afonso, Luis Molina, Marina Martínez and Álvaro Torres.

Organizer: ECOAQUA, ULPGC.

Research groups: GIA.

SCHEDULE
Inauguration ceremony of the Master's Degree in Marine Cultures

09/10/2024

This event will mark the inauguration of the 13th edition of the Master's Degree in Marine Cultures, directed by ULPGC professor Félix Acosta Arbelo. The highly specialised course offers students an international programme on the principles of aquaculture, the cultivation techniques of the most representative species and the different areas of study that support this activity: nutrition, pathology, genetics, reproduction, engineering, economics and the environment.

Date: 9 October, 11.00hrs.

Venue: Marine Science and Technology Park (Taliarte, Telde).

Organisers: University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza.

Research group: GIA.

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