B2E Technological Sonar Initiative #33
July ushers in a tide of innovation! Cutting-edge sensors now spot microplastics at aquaculture sites, and aquaculture triumphantly surpasses ocean fisheries in global production. High-protein microalgae transform animal feed, while new methods supercharge fish productivity. Chlorella extracts revolutionize skincare in marine biotech, and algal proteoglycans reveal new medical horizons. Dive into these pioneering discoveries and ride the wave of science!
AQUACULTURE
Innovative sensors identify microplastics at aquaculture sites
Developed by LEITAT, a Barcelona-based research and technology organization, the sensors use photonics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence to measure microscopically sized microplastics, differentiating them from other natural particles that might be present in water samples.
The Fish Site
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World aquaculture production surpasses ocean fisheries for the first time
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, aquaculture accounted for 51% of the world’s total fishery products. The FAO report includes a section on “The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture” (SOFIA), which indicates that “fish farming, mollusc farming, and algae farming represent 51% of the world total” of these products and “provide 57% of the aquatic animal products used for human consumption”.
RTP
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High protein microalgal biomass having excellent pepsin digestibility, culture method, and use thereof
The present invention relates to high protein microalgal biomass having excellent pepsin digestibility, a culture method, and use thereof. A composition disclosed in the present invention has a high protein content, but also contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are useful fatty acids like those in fish meal, and thus can directly replace fish meal when mixing animal feed.
Espacenet
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Method for correction of fish intestinal microbiocenosis to increase their productivity
The invention relates to fish farming and can be used for feeding fish. A thin layer of fodder is sprayed with a phytobiotic additive “Probiocid-Phyto” in a dosage of 2 g/kg of fodder and ultrafine zinc particles with the size of 90 nm, obtained by an electric explosion of a conductor in an argon atmosphere, in dosage of 10 mg/kg of fodder, pre-treated with ultrasound in distilled water for 30 minutes with a frequency of 30 kHz. The result of the invention provides higher productivity and resistance to fish organisms: 1 cl, 3 dwg, 1 tbl.
Patentscope
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LIVING MARINE RESOURCES
Collagen and cyclodextrin mixed food composition
Provided is a food composition that is full of flavor, effectively utilizes fish skin, entrails, internal bones, and the like that are generally disposed of as waste, and from which unpleasant odors distinctive of fish-derived collagen have been removed. Provided is a collagen and cyclodextrin mixed food composition that is a food composition and is capable of increasing absorption of collagen peptide into the human body by use of cyclodextrin. The collagen and cyclodextrin mixed food composition is obtained by mixing powdered collagen derived from fish and powdered cyclodextrin at a mass ratio of 8:2 to 8:7 and granulating the mixture.
Espacenet
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Algae composite
The present disclosure broadly relates to plastic compositions comprising algae biomass or algae-derived materials. The present disclosure relates to a composition comprising or consisting of about 20-80% w/w of a non-algal polymer; about 20-80% w/w of algal biomass or an algae-derived material; and about 0-20% w/w of one or more additives, wherein the algal biomass or algae-derived material are obtained from an algae which is not Kappaphycus alvarezii or Euchema denticulatum, and a method of preparation thereof.
Patentscope
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Algal cellulose fiber
The present disclosure relates to a fiber comprising regenerated cellulose, wherein the cellulose is obtained from an algae, and a method of making thereof.
Patentscope
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MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY
Compositions and methods for culturing cells of aquatic species
Provided are cells of an aquatic species recombinantly expressing at least one secreted polypeptide which supports growth and/or differentiation of target cells of an aquatic species of interest in culture. Also provided their use as supportive of target aquatic cells in culture.
Patentscope
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Cosmetic composition comprising chlorella protothecoides extract for skin whitening or wrinkle improvement and preparation method therefor
A composition contains a Chlorella protothecoides extract composition containing the Chlorella protothecoides extract may be widely used as a cosmetic for skin whitening or wrinkle improvement since the problem of limited application as a cosmetic composition due to the characteristic fishy smell and dark color of the composition using Chlorella has been resolved.
Patentscope
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A composition comprising an algal proteoglycan extract and the use thereof
Use of an algal proteoglycan extract and a composition comprising the same in the manufacture of a medicament for treating or preventing tumor, pain, inflammation or diseases mediated by inflammatory factors.
Patentscope
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Algae hydrogels
Presented are materials and methods to provide for carbon dioxide reduction using hydrogel-encapsulated algae, bacteria, nutrients, and/or organisms.
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