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Sílvia Lourenço

Assistant Researcher

MARE – Marine and Environmental Sciences centre

Ferrel, Portugal

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I am a researcher at MARE - Polytechnic of Leiria in Portugal, working in low-trophic Aquaculture. I aim to join a consortium applying to HE cluster 6.

My organisation

MARE – Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre is a centre for research, technological development and innovation, with regional research units located across Portugal mainland and islands. The objective of MARE is to seek excellence in the study of aquatic ecosystems and disseminate knowledge to support policies for sustainable development. This mission is achieved through scientific research, education, knowledge and technology transfer to industry, as well as through science communication, establishing collaborative networks at the regional, national and international levels. MARE integrates two ecosystem-oriented Research Domains (1. River Basins; 2. Coastal Systems and Ocean) and seven research Thematic Lines, which are supported by one or both research domains (1. Hydraulics, Hydrology and Sedimentary Environments; 2. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning; 3. Aquaculture and Fisheries; 4. Environmental Risk; 5. Biotechnology and Resources Valorisation; 6. Technological Tools for Exploration and Monitoring; and 7. Governance and Literacy). Researchers are organized in several multidimensional Labs established at the Regional Research Units.
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About me

I am a marine biologist with a PhD degree in Biology with specialization in Marine Biology and Aquaculture and a Msc degree in Ecology, Management and Modelling of Marine Resources. Presently, I am research assistant and integrate member of MARE-Polytechnic of Leiria conducting research in species diversification, nutrition and reproduction (mainly sea urchins and molluscs). My main research interests are the development of production protocols for species of low trophic level, invertebrate’s nutrition, integrated multitrophic aquaculture and aquaponics, impact of environmental factors in the species life cycle, trophic ecology, and nutritional value of aquaculture products, science-policy interface and science communication. I am author and co-author of 34 peer-reviewed articles, co-author of four book chapters and an editorial with  640 citations (scopus _h-_index 14). Since 2009, I have collaborated fifteen projects, being co-coordinator in two science communication projects. I have a significant experience in organizing scientific workshops and conferences.

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    Low trophic Aquaculture

    Looking for a consortium for HORIZON-CL6-2025-02-FARM2FORK-10 (Diversifying aquaculture production with emphasis on low-trophic species)

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    Sílvia Lourenço

    Assistant Researcher at MARE – Marine and Environmental Sciences centre

    Ferrel, Portugal