July is marked by a wave of innovation! From cutting-edge sensors that detect microplastics in aquaculture sites, to aquaculture triumphantly surpassing ocean fishing in terms of global production. From high-protein microalgae transforming animal feed, while new methods increase fish productivity, or even Chlorella extracts revolutionizing skincare and algae proteoglycans revealing new medical horizons. Dive into these pioneering discoveries and ride the wave of science!

AQUACULTURE

Innovative sensors identify microplastics in aquaculture sites

Developed by LEITAT, a research and technology organization based in Barcelona, ​​the sensors use photonics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence to measure microscopic-sized microplastics, differentiating them from other natural particles that may be present in water samples.

The Fish Site
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Global Aquaculture Production Surpasses Ocean Fisheries Production for the First Time

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, aquaculture accounted for 51% of total global fisheries products. The FAO report includes a section on “The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture” (SOFIA), which indicates that “fish farming, shellfish farming and algae farming represent 51% of the world total” of these products and “provide 57% of aquatic animal products used for human consumption worldwide”.

RTP
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High-protein microalgal biomass with excellent pepsin digestibility, cultivation method and use thereof

The present invention relates to microalgal biomass with high protein content and excellent pepsin digestibility, a cultivation method and its use. A composition disclosed in the present invention has a high protein content, but also contains omega-3 fatty acids, and can therefore directly replace fishmeal in animal feed mixtures.

Espacenet
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Method for correcting the intestinal microbiocenosis of fish to increase their productivity

The invention relates to fish farming and can be used to feed fish. A thin layer of feed is sprayed with the phytobiotic additive “Probiocid-Phyto” at a dose of 2 g/kg of feed and ultrafine zinc particles with a size of 90 nm, obtained by electrical explosion of a conductor in an argon atmosphere, at a dose of 10 mg/kg of feed, pre-treated with ultrasound in distilled water for 30 minutes at a frequency of 30 kHz. The result of the invention provides greater productivity and resistance of the fish organism. 1 cl, 3 dwg, 1 tbl.

Patentscope
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LIVE MARINE RESOURCES

Mixed Collagen and Cyclodextrin Food Composition

A flavorful food composition is provided that effectively utilizes fish skin, viscera, internal bones, and the like that are usually discarded as waste, and from which the unpleasant odors characteristic of fish-derived collagen have been removed. A mixed collagen and cyclodextrin food composition is provided that is capable of increasing the absorption of collagen peptide in the human body. The mixed collagen and cyclodextrin food composition is obtained by mixing fish-derived collagen powder and cyclodextrin powder in a ratio of 8:2 to 8:7 and granulating the mixture.

Espacenet
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Algae Compounds

The present invention relates, in general terms, to plastic compositions that include biomass or materials derived from algae. The present invention relates to a composition comprising or consisting of about 20-80% w/w of a non-algal polymer; Approximately 20-80% w/w of algal biomass or an algal-derived material; and approximately 0-20% w/w of one or more additives, wherein the algal biomass or algal-derived material is obtained from an alga other than Kappaphycus alvarezii or Euchema denticulatum, and a method for preparing the same.

The present invention relates to a fiber comprising regenerated cellulose, in which the cellulose is obtained from an alga, and to a method for manufacturing the same.

MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY

Compositions and methods for culturing cells of aquatic species

Cells of an aquatic species expressing at least one secreted polypeptide that supports the growth and/or differentiation of target cells of an aquatic species of interest in culture are provided. Its use as a support for aquatic cells in culture is also provided.

Patentscope
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Cosmetic composition containing Chlorella protothecoides extract for skin lightening or wrinkle improvement and its respective preparation method

The composition contains an extract Chlorella protothecoides. The composition containing Chlorella protothecoides extract can be widely used as a cosmetic for skin lightening 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 solved.

Patentscope
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A composition including a seaweed proteoglycan extract and its use

Use of seaweed proteoglycan extract and a composition comprising the same in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment or prevention of tumors, pain, inflammation or diseases mediated by inflammatory factors.

Patentscope
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Algae hydrogel

Materials and methods are presented that allow the reduction of carbon dioxide using algae, bacteria, nutrients and/or organisms encapsulated in hydrogel.

Patentscope
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