SERVICES
Services and Technologies
We provide scientific capabilities, infrastructure and technologies aimed at research and the development of applied solutions for the aquaculture sector.
AREA 1
Animal Health and Welfare in aquaculture
Molecular and microbiological diagnosis of fish pathogens.
Services
- Antigenic and genetic characterisation of fish pathogens.
- Identification of emerging pathogens and development of species-specific diagnostic tools.
- Antimicrobial susceptibility and resistance analysis.
- Assessment of the effectiveness of vaccines or treatments.
- Assessment of the effects of antibiotics used in the salmon industry on marine microbial communities.
- Monitoring of the sanitary status of endemic pathogens (e.g., C. rogercresseyi, P. salmonis).
- Basic assessment of animal welfare indicators.
- Early detection of C. rogercresseyi outbreaks at salmon farming sites to improve health management.
- Technical training for aquaculture professionals according to the needs of each salmon farming company.
- Assessment of stress response and animal welfare under real aquaculture conditions.
- Services for fish aimed at managing vaccination schedules and validating new technological developments, addressing production challenges under real aquaculture conditions (Quintay Station and Dichato Station).
Future strategic services
- Vaccine against sea lice, P. salmonis and tenacibaculosis.
- DNA/mRNA-based fish vaccines.
- Molecular detection of drug resistance.
- Molecular service for the detection of antimicrobial resistance.
- Non-pharmacological treatment based on feed additives.
AREA 2
Environment and Ecosystems
Assessment of environmental impact in aquaculture systems.
Services
- Monitoring of microbial communities in sediments and organic load, with emphasis on antibiotics and other compounds.
- Development of statistical indicators based on public/private data to assess ecosystem health.
- Innovative technologies for optimising salmon industry processes.
- Seabed studies associated with salmon farming.
- Microbial biodiversity analysis services.
- Consultancy on environmental regulatory compliance.
Future strategic services
- Ecosystem studies for salmon production in southern Chile.
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models for micro-siting.
AREA 3
Socioeconomic and Small-Scale Area
Socioeconomic diagnosis of small-scale aquaculture.
Services
- Economic impact studies in the aquaculture sector.
- Consultancy services for fisheries and aquaculture organisations.
- Training workshops on best production practices.
- Technical support for the formalisation of production processes.
- Diploma programmes, training courses and consultancy services for salmon farming companies.
Future strategic services
- Consultancy on socioeconomic aspects, governance and market dynamics.
Do you need any of these services?
Write to us and we will assess together the best way to address your requirement.