Aquaculture and biodiversity
Director:
Prof. Ana Tomás Vidal. University Professor. PhD in Agronomic Engineering
Researchers:
Prof. Silvia Martínez Llorens.University Professor. PhD in Environmental Sciences
Prof. Miguel Jover Cerdá. University Professor. Doctor in Agronomic Engineering
Prof. David Sánchez Peñaranda. University Professor. PhD in Biological Sciences
Researchers in training
Jessica Brol Graduate in Fisheries Engineering (FPI Grisolía-Generalitat Valenciana Contract)
Maria Consolación Milián Sorribes Agronomist engineer
Glenda María Vélez Calabria Fisheries engineer
Sara Ferrando Juan Double Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology-Marine Sciences (FPI Contract from the Ministry of Science and Innovation)
Javier Gómez Aguilera Bachelor in Veterinary Medicine (Senior Research Technician-Investigo Generalitat Valenciana)
Tatiana Cascales Martos Bachelor in Biology (Senior Research Technician-Investigo Generalitat Valenciana)
Yosu Candela Maldonado Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Sciences (Senior Research Technician-Investigo Generalitat Valenciana)
Ruben Olivares Perona Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Sciences (Senior Research Technician)
Technical staff
Andrés Moñino López Agricultural Technical Engineer and Lcdo in Environmental Sciences
Ignacio Jauralde García. Dr. Agronomist Engineer.
The objective of this line is to evaluate the state of the habitat, estimate the abundance and population structure of different aquatic species such as eel, common trout or crayfish, also analyzing the impacts that threaten them, to finally propose habitat improvements. , management and fishing exploitation alternatives.
Manager: Ana Tomás
One solution to the environmental challenges facing aquaculture is diversification to omnivorous species. In this scenario, for example mugilids (Mugil cephalus), are excellent candidates for sustainable and green Mediterranean aquaculture, which can be fed without fishmeal and fish oils. Furthermore, these omnivorous species can be integrated into multitrophic production, combined with the production of other species such as macro or microalgae, or in aquaponics, together with the production of vegetables, either in recirculation systems and/or combined systems in biofloc, with the objective of producing aquaculture with zero waste production. Therefore, in this line all zootechnical parameters are evaluated, such as digestive physiology, changes in microbiota and transcriptome, as well as the sensory quality of organisms produced in different systems.
Manager: Silvia Martínez Llorens
This line is focused on the development and study of biofloc (TBF) technology, which is based on the recycling of excretion from animals in production, in particular nitrogen, into microbial biomass that can be used in situ by animals. produced or be collected and processed into ingredients for feed or feeding of auxiliary animals (polychaetes, amphipods, etc.). Production in TBF meets the main objectives of future aquaculture: low carbon footprint, circular economy, lower water consumption, better biosecurity and animal welfare, and can be applied to both teleosts and crustaceans.
Manager: Miguel Jover
Director
Prof. Juan F. Asturiano Nemesio. University Professor. PhD in Biological Sciences
Researchers
Prof. Luz Pérez Igualada. University Professor. PhD in Biological Sciences
Dr. Víctor Gallego Albiach. Postdoctoral Ramón y Cajal Contract
Dr. Marina Morini. ThinkInAzul Postdoctoral Contract
Dr. Wendy A. González López. Postdoctoral Researcher Margarita Salas Program
Researchers in training
Pablo García Salinas. Generalitat Valenciana Predoctoral Contract
Marta Blanes García. UPV predoctoral contract.
Leonor Ferrão. Predoctoral Contract Grisolía Program, Generalitat Valenciana
Thales France. Thesis under joint supervision with UFRGS, Brazil
Malbelys Padilla Sánchez. Thesis under joint supervision with UNESP, Brazil
Laís Pedroso Borges. Thesis under joint supervision with UNESP, Brazil
Fatima Fernández García. Predoctoral contract funded by the ThinkInAzul project
In this line, hormonal treatments and alternative techniques for inducing sexual maturation and laying, physiology and endocrine control of gonadal development, effect of environmental parameters, gene expression and reproduction in captivity of this species are investigated.
Manager: Dr. Juan F. Asturiano Nemesio
This line addresses the development, improvement and application of sperm quality evaluation techniques, the development and application of sperm cryopreservation techniques, as well as the study of the effect of ions in seminal plasma in the final maturation process and in fish sperm motility.
Manager: Dra. Luz Pérez Igualada
Application of reproduction techniques to sharks, rays and chimeras. Comparative studies of reproductive anatomy and physiology. Ex situ conservation programs. Cryopreservation of genetic resources.
Manager: Dr. Juan F. Asturiano Nemesio
Study of the reproductive cycle (gametogenesis and embryonic development) of threatened fish species. Ex situ conservation programs. Cryobank of genetic resources.
Manager: Dr. Víctor Gallego Albiach