AQUAEXCEL3.0
AQUAEXCEL3.0 builds on the previous AQUAEXCEL(FP7) and AQUAEXCEL2020 (H2020) projects and aims to further ensure research is aligned with industry needs, to boost the EU aquaculture sector by expanding the Transnational Access programme, and to develop new tools to keep pace with rapid scientific development and add value to existing tools and resources to benefit all users.
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AQUAEXCEL3.0 Transnational Access Program closes with more than 150 applications received!
While the application period has now closed (January 31st), it's worth looking back at the significant success of the Transnational Access (TNA) program offered by AQUAEXCEL3.0. This initiative proved to be a powerful catalyst for advancing aquaculture research across Europe and beyond! AQUAEXCEL3.0's TNA program provided [...]
Fish N’ Co: A tale of Two Mussels: Blue and Mediterranean Mussels and their newly shared lineage
Blue and Mediterranean mussels, though closely related, possess distinct characteristics shaped by their unique habitats and genetic makeup. Blue mussels, scientifically classified as Mytilus edulis, are indigenous to the cooler waters of the North Atlantic. They are typically smaller in size and possess a more [...]
Standardised protocol for real-time microbiome monitoring in fish experimental facilities
One of the aims of AQUAEXCEL3.0 WP4 (Technological Tools for Improved Experimental Procedures) is the establishment and validation of the use of Nanopore technologies for a standard protocol of real-time monitoring of microbial communities in water and fish samples (gut and skin mucosa, faeces) at [...]
AQUAculture infrastructures for EXCELlence in European fish research 3.0
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TRANSNATIONAL ACCESS
A major feature of AQUAEXCEL3.0 is its TNA program, allowing external researchers to access the partners’ facilities via submission of research proposals, which are funded based on the evaluation by an independent selection panel.