The study of microbiomes in aquaculture has rapidly gained traction in recent years, becoming a key area of interest due to its undeniable impact on animal health-particularly in the face of mounting climate change challenges. Microbial communities are closely intertwined with farmed animals and plants, influencing growth, metabolism, immune responses, and overall wellbeing. Yet, much remains to be understood about the complex mechanisms that govern the relationship between a host and its microbiome.
To foster discussion and knowledge-sharing on the latest development in this field, Aquaculture Europe 2025: Aquaculture for Everyone-Invest in Your Planet, taking place in Valencia, Spain, from 22 to 25 September, will feature a dedicated session titled “Health and Welfare Management-Microbiome”. The event is organized by CSIC, the Generalitat Valenciana, and the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
Professor Jaume Pérez Sánchez and Dr Federico Moroni, both from CSIC, session organisers, warmly invite researchers to contribute their latest innovative work. The session aims to encourage meaningful dialogue on how microbiomes can be used not only as diagnostic tools, but also as predictive biomarkers for welfare and health monitoring in aquaculture.
Researchers interested in participating are encouraged to submit oral presentation abstracts by 1 May, and e-poster submissions by 15 August.
To further promote engagement and dissemination of microbiome-related research in aquaculture, Professor Pérez Sánchez and Dr Moroni-also guest editors of a newly launched Special Issue in the journal Animals-invite contributors to consider publishing their findings. The issue, entitled “Fish Microbiome: A Novel Tool to Improve Sustainable Production and Welfare in Aquaculture”, focuses on the microbiome as a key component in understanding fish physiology and supporting sustainable farming practices.
For more information on how to join the session or submit to the special issue, please visit the AE25VAL website: https://www.aquaeas.org and Animals via MDPI: https://brnw.ch/21wRfyv
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