February marks another journey through the latest innovations and achievements in aquaculture, blue biotechnology, and living marine resources. In this edition of the B2E CoLAB Technological Sonar, you’ll find many new developments. From the application of deep learning in the accurate detection of white spot virus in shrimp, to advanced technologies for isolating collagen from the skin and nasal cartilage of fish, this edition highlights the positive impact of technology on the aquaculture sector.

AQUACULTURE

Deep learning to improve the accuracy of white spot virus detection in shrimp

Deep learning, a tool based on training algorithms called artificial neural networks, when applied to shrimp aquaculture, can improve the detection and accuracy of diagnoses of the most feared diseases, such as white spot virus (WSV).

Mis Peces
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Environmental and biodiversity performance of a new single-cell protein for rainbow trout feed

Seafood has an important role to play in achieving a sustainable food system that provides healthy food to a growing world population. Future fish production will increasingly depend on aquaculture, where feed innovation is essential to reduce environmental impacts and minimize competition between feed and feed ingredients. This study aimed to investigate whether a novel single-cell protein feed ingredient based on Paecilomyces variotii, cultivated in a lateral stream of the forestry industry, could improve the environmental sustainability of farmed rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), replacing the currently used soy protein concentrate.

PubMed
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A tiny sensor implant could tell us much more about fish health

An implant capable of measuring data that can be associated with diseases and conditions in early-stage farmed fish. The small device may be the most advanced implant ever manufactured for use in fish and is considered groundbreaking in this field.

Fish Farmer
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LIVING MARINE RESOURCES

New advances promise to quickly and accurately predict fish population units and document catches using artificial intelligence.

The fishing sector has long been a vital source of food and support for the livelihoods of communities worldwide. However, with the growing demand for seafood, declining fish populations, and other problems, innovative solutions are becoming increasingly crucial.

Global SeaFood Alliance
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MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY

Formulation and Characterization of Sustainable Nanoemulgels Derived from Algae: A Green Approach to Minimize Dependence on Synthetic Surfactants

Phycocyanin (PC), a very interesting natural protein from a medical point of view due to its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, is obtained from algae. This compound is gaining ground for applications in the food industry.

PubMed
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Evaluation of Tilapia Skin Collagen for Biomedical Research Applications Compared to Mammalian Collagen

Collagen is an important material for biomedical research, but the use of collagen derived from mammalian tissues carries the risk of zoonotic disease transmission. Marine organisms, such as farmed tilapia, have emerged as a safe alternative source of collagen for biomedical research.

PubMed
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Composition Including Collagen Derived from Fish Cartilage

A technology is provided that effectively utilizes a composition that includes collagen derived from fish cartilage (preferably salmon nasal cartilage). The invention further comprises a composition for cartilage protection or a composition for knee joint protection that includes, as an active ingredient, a collagen composition derived from fish cartilage, containing type II collagen and type XI collagen. The composition that includes collagen preferably has the function of promoting the hyaluronic acid production capacity of cartilage cells.

Espacenet
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Microalgae Expressing GLP-2 and Their Uses

The present invention relates to a microalgae-derived product capable of expressing glucagon-like peptide (GLP), preferably GLP-2, and its use in the pharmaceutical or nutraceutical field for the treatment and prevention of disorders affecting the gastrointestinal system, including, in particular, acute and chronic inflammatory diseases.

Espacenet
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