NANOCULTURE Webinar – Nanoparticles in Aquaculture: is it something to worry about?
February 4, 2021
NANOCULTURE, a project led by INL, focuses on understanding the effects of nanoparticles (NPs) for aquacultured organisms, and developing analytical tools for rapid measurement of NP’s concentration, aiming to mitigate this territorial risk and protect the consumer.
The aquaculture industry is a sector of high economic importance in the Atlantic area and has experienced exponential growth. However, incorporating NPs in consumer products which life cycle frequently ends in fresh and saltwater raises a few questions, especially after France banned NPs from food products last year.
Addressing these and other concerns, NANOCULTURE promotes the webinar series “Nanoparticles in aquaculture: Is it something to worry about?“, with the participation of experts from European reference entities, such as IPMA, and CIIMAR.
Full Programme:
Aquaculture: challenges and opportunities
Narcisa Bandarra (invited speaker), Division of Aquaculture and Bioprospecting of IPMA
Presentation of the NANOCULTURE project
Alexandre Campos, Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, CIIMAR
Sensors for nanoparticles and bioaccumulation
Begonã Espiña, Leader of the Water Quality Research Group, INL
Molecular effects and toxicology
Mário Araújo & Elza Fonseca, Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, CIIMAR
We invite you to join us and contribute to the debate.
Registration is free but mandatory.
