Dietary effects of algae supplementation on gilthead seabream juveniles resilience

Universidade do Algarve

2 (60 days)

35h / week

English or Portuguese

Nutrition is the most important environmental factor that determines the growth of animals. Despite its central importance, the mechanisms through which algae play in overall growth remain elusive in most animals. Several micro- and macroalgae species contain bioactive molecules that are associated with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial proprieties. Therefore, a wide range of compounds are a potential feed additive to include in fish diets that may improve weight gain, feed efficiency, and robustness.

Tasks and duties entrusted to the student:
Participate in nutritional experiments, routine measurements, sample processing, data registration

Skills to be acquired or developed:
Independence, initiative, commitment, perseverance, adaptivity

Compensation:

Erasmus + grant available depending on eligibility criteria of your home university

Rita Teodósio, rteodosio@ualg.pt

https://www.ccmar.ualg.pt/