The WP4 (AQUAHEALTH) is focused on the health in aquaculture addressing both recurrent and emerging diseases. WP4 aims to understand the pathogens and associated pathologies affecting the sector, as well as detect and control the main diseases. It is structured around seven objectives: 7) Identify and characterize emerging pathologies, and develop and improve methods of diagnosis and detection; 2) Study the life cycles, the vectors and the impact of climate change on the etiological agents and their interaction with their hosts; 3) Design new vaccines against the most relevant pathogens and study the administration routes; 4) Develop new alternative methods, sustainable treatment and control, both therapeutic and prophylactic; 5) Create a Mediterranean Research Network on Aquaculture Health (REMEDISA) that integrates the knowledge, experiences and capabilities of the R&D&I groups of the Valencian Community; 6) Disseminate the project, transfer the scientific-technical tools generated for the sector and raise awareness in society about sustainable development; 7) Train competent personnel in animal health and welfare
Identify and characterize new emerging pathologies, and develop and improve methods for diagnosing and detecting pathogens in aquaculture.
To study the life cycles of fish pathogens, their vectors, and the impact of climate change on these pathogens and their interactions with their hosts.
Design new vaccines against the most relevant pathogens and study the best administration routes.
Develop new, alternative, eco-sustainable methods for treating and controlling pathogens in aquaculture, both therapeutic and prophylactic.
Create a Mediterranean Research Network on Aquaculture Health (REMEDISA) that integrates knowledge of large groups of infectious agents (viruses, bacteria, and parasites) and the diverse experience and capabilities of R&D&I groups in the Valencian Community.
Disseminate the project's results, transfer the scientific and technical tools generated to the sector, and raise awareness about the sustainable development of Mediterranean aquaculture.
To train competent personnel in animal health and welfare in aquaculture.
