The Aquaculture Research Group at CCMAR (Algarve Centre for Marine Sciences) attended the International Symposium on Fish Nutrition and Feeding (ISFNF), held in Darwin, Australia, one of the most prestigious international conferences dedicated to aquaculture nutrition and feeding.
Represented by researchers Sofia Engrola and Rita Teodósio, the group presented the latest results of the research carried out under the Vertical Algas project, contributing to the international dissemination of scientific knowledge generated in Portugal in the field of sustainable animal feed.
During the event, two scientific papers were presented, focusing on the use of algae-based ingredients to improve the performance and resilience of high-value aquaculture species. The studies addressed the impact of microdiets supplemented with algae on the resilience of sole post-larvae and the influence of functional diets enriched with microalgal extracts on the responses to oxidative stress in sea bream under acute stress conditions.
Participation in the ISFNF provided a strategic opportunity to share results, exchange knowledge with international experts, and keep abreast of the latest scientific and technological advances in aquaculture nutrition. These studies form part of the activities of Sub-project 5 of the Algae Vertical, dedicated to the development of innovative solutions for animal feed, which explore the potential of algae as functional ingredients capable of promoting the health and welfare of fish
