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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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 [...]
AQUAEXCEL3.0’s Annual Meeting – Turin
AQUAEXCEL3.0 recently convened its Annual Meeting in the captivating city of Turin, Italy. This productive gathering spanned three days, packed with insightful discussions and collaborative opportunities. Day one was dedicated to focused working group sessions, where teams delved into the progress of each work package. [...]
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.