“GRINNAQUA Project: Building Capacity for a more Sustainable Aquaculture (7260)”

GRINNAQUA Project: Building Capacity for a more Sustainable Aquaculture

The GRINNAQUA project, aligned with the EU’s Farm-to-Fork Strategy, aims to strengthen CIIMAR’s research capabilities and its leadership role in the aquaculture industry. In partnership with leading European institutions—INIA-CSIC (Spain), the University of Bergen (Norway), and the Roslin Institute at the University of Edinburgh (UK)—one of the project’s focus is on enhancing expertise in fish health, genetics, and immunology.
A key part of GRINNAQUA’s approach falls on its training program, designed to help early-career researchers and professionals to build the skills needed to address pressing challenges in aquaculture. Through a series of hands-on workshops and summer schools, participants have gained valuable insights into cutting-edge techniques and tools, particularly useful for the Aquatic Animal Health field. The learning materials developed during these events include:
• Workshop 1: Theoretical-practical workshop about omics tools in aquaculture – Led by the University of Edinburgh (UEDIN)
• Workshop 2: Theoretical-practical workshop on fish vaccination – Led by INIA-CSIC
• Workshop 3: Theoretical-practical workshop on fish health and welfare in industrial aquaculture – Led by the University of Bergen (UiB)
• Summer School 1: Genomic and genetic tools for the blue revolution – Led by UEDIN
• Summer School 2: Application of flow cytometry to study immune responses in fish – Led by INIA-CSIC
These materials—such as presentations, practical guides, and interactive exercises—were designed for easy access and long-term use. They provide essential resources for both academic programs and professional development in the aquaculture sector.
This poster will highlight the key learning materials created throughout the project, showcasing how these resources support the ongoing development of aquaculture professionals and how these newfound skills can contribute to building a more sustainable and resilient aquaculture sector in Europe.

GRINNAQUA is co-funded by the European Union (GA 101079467) and the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, the Research Executive Agency (REA) or the UKRI. Neither the European Union nor the granting authorities can be held responsible for them.

1. Costas, Benjamin, CIIMAR, Presenter
2. Pereira, Tânia, CIIMAR, Author
3. Azeredo, Rita, CIIMAR, Author
4. Machado, Marina, CIIMAR, Author
5. Ramos-Pinto, Lourenço, CIIMAR, Author
6. Tafalla, Carolina, CSIC, Author
7. Diaz-Rosales, Patricia, CSIC, Author
8. Nielsen, Frank, UiB, Author
9. Robledo, Diego, UEDIN, Author
10. Bean, Tim, UEDIN, Author
11. Fernández-Boo, Sergio, CIIMAR, Author