MARINE RESEARCH IN GALICIA

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MARINE RESEARCH and TRAINING IN GALICIA
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• Galicia

1,600 Km of Coastal length
2.7 Million inhabitants
120.000 persons employed in the fisheries sector
and related activities
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Marine Aquaculture Production in Galicia in 2000
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THE CETMAR FOUNDATION

• A link between training and research
  organisations and the private sector, encouraging
  the exchange of knowledge and technological
  advances.

It is also a leading force
in promoting cooperation
projects with other
countries, fostering
Galician companies
investment and their entrance into external
markets, and obtaining funds for innovation
projects.
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GOALS OF CETMAR

• Compilation and analysis of available information
  on the current state of knowledge in the marine
  sector.
• Prospective scientific technical analysis of
  national and international activities in marine
  field.
• Specific executive actions to meet emerging needs
  
• Promotion, guidance and support for development
  and innovation activities
• Specific collaboration agreements with
  institutions, companies and individuals relating
  to the marine field.
• Promotion, cooperation and organisation
  concerning courses, work groups and technical and
  scientific seminars.
• Publication and dissemination of work and
  research results

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CETMAR ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

• Marine environment/resources control and
  management.
• Fishing technology.
• Fish products technology.
• Fisheries socio-economics.
• Technology promotion and transfer.
• Training and Education.
• International Cooperation.
• http//www.cetmar.org

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RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRES DEPENDING ON
GALICIAS REGIONAL GOVERNMENT

• Marine Research Centre (CIMA)  
• Centre for the quality control of marine
  environment (CCMM)
• Galician Institute of Aquaculture Training
  (IGAFA) 
• Atlantic polytechnic institute for sea fishing
• Official nautical schools of fishing, in Ferrol
  (north) and Ribeira (west)  
• Security and survival at the sea Training Centre
  (Ferrol)  

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RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRES DEPENDING ON
GALICIAS REGIONAL GOVERNMENT

• I. MARINE RESEARCH CENTRE (CIMA)
• Mainly devoted to the study of all the areas and
  matters related with aquaculture, the ecology of
  the estuaries and the exploitation conditions of
  shellfish and other marine resources, supporting
  the activities of the artisanal fishermen and
  shellfish gatherers by providing them good
  quality seeds and technical assistance.
• Its integrated by the Marine Research Center, at
  Corón (Pontevedra) and the Marine Farming Centre,
  at Ribadeo (Lugo).
• Its structured in four research areas
• Aquaculture
• Marine resources
• Coastal Oceanography
• Pathology
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  http//www.cimacoron.org

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• RESEARCH PROJECTS IN THE CIMA DURING 2002 (AS
  LEADING PARTNER)
• AREA OF AQUACULTURE
• - Optimization of a system for the pre-growth of
  mollusc spat on rafts with alternative energy.
• - Culture and management of solenaceans (bivalve
  molluscs).
• - Optimization of the conditioning of the carpet
  shell clam, Ruditapes decussatus L.
• - Research in new cultivable species of fish
  the blackspot sea bream (Pagellus bogaraveo, B.).
  
• AREA OF MARINE RESOURCES
• - Immunological and biochemical identification of
  mussel larvae, M. galloprovincialis.
• Subproject I. Procurement of specific proteins
  from mussel larvae, M.galloprovincialis.
• AREA OF PATHOLOGY
• - A study of disseminated neoplasia and the
  pathological alteration known as large foci with
  a strong hemocytarian reaction affecting the
  cockle, Cerastoderma edule, of Galicia.
• Validation of the PCR technique in the diagnosis
  of the parasites Bonamia ostreae, Perkinsus
  atlanticus and Marteilia refringens, in bivalve
  mollusks of commercial interest cultured in
  Galicia.
• AREA OF COASTAL OCEANOGRAPHIC PROCESSES
• - The effect of growth, environmental conditions
  and reproductive cycle on the anatomical
  accumulation and distribution of paralytic type
  (PST) and amnesic type (AST) toxins in the great
  scallop Pecten maximus.

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RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRES DEPENDING ON
GALICIAS REGIONAL GOVERNMENT

• II. CENTER FOR THE QUALITY CONTROL OF MARINE
  ENVIRONMENT (CCMM)
• The objectives of the Centre are
• To accomplish a strict and intensive control
  system on the relevant parameters of the marine
  environment to ensure the observance and respect
  to the norms and the juridical regime applicable
  to the production of molluscs and other marine
  organisms
• to develop exploitation and commercialization
  strategies based on offering best quality and
  safety products
• to protect and even improve the quality of the
  Galician waters in general and of the shellfish
  production areas in particular.

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CENTER FOR THE QUALITY CONTROL OF MARINE
ENVIRONMENT (CCMM)

• Departments
• Oceanographic conditions and Phytoplankton.
• Bio-toxins.
• Chemical Pollution.
• Microbiology and Pathology.
• Coordination and Management.
• http//www.ccmm.cesga,es

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RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRES DEPENDING ON
GALICIAS REGIONAL GOVERNMENT

• III. GALICIAN INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING IN
  AQUACULTURE (IGAFA)
• The IGAFA was created in 1992 and offers
  education and training courses on aquaculture,
  resulting in the formation of technicians and
  workers with a high level of professional
  qualification and advanced skills.
• The IGAFA offers 5 different qualification
  programs
• Specialist in Aquaculture Operations (1.700
  hours)
• Specialist in Aquaculture Production (2.000
  hours)
• Specialist in Medium Depth Diving (1.400 hours)
• Fish farmer operator / Local Fishing Skipper
  certificate (900 h)
• Master Course in Innovation, Production
  Technology and Management in Aquaculture (800
  theoretical-practical hours and three months of
  practice in companies of the aquaculture sector)

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• FACILITIES OF THE IGAFA - GALICIAN INSTITUTE FOR
  AQUACULTURE TRAINING -
• Aquaculture
• Indoor 1.175 m2 plant with all the necessary
  sections for training on breeding, hatching,
  incubation, larvii and fry rearing of different
  marine species.
• Outdoor pilot scale sea cages for fish culture
  and small scale hatcheries, rafts and inter-tidal
  sand plot for mollusc farming.
• Diving it has indoor and outdoor pools and a
  complete equipment including hyperbaric chamber,
  diving bell, gas filling station and practice
  area in the sea.
• Other common facilities three school boats,
  welding and mechanical workshops, shipping
  simulation room, laboratories, class rooms,
  computer and audiovisual rooms, conference-room,
  offices, cafeteria, etc.

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RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRES DEPENDING ON
GALICIAS REGIONAL GOVERNMENT

• IV. THE ATLANTIC POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE FOR SEA
  FISHING
• Specialities and qualifications
• Ships Engines and Installations
• Specialised Technician in the Supervision and
  Control of Ships Engines and Installations
• Technician in the Operation, Control and
  Maintenance of Ships Engines and Installations
• Fishing and Navigation
• Technician in Fishing and Maritime Transport
• Specialised Technician in Fishing and Maritime
  Transport
• Navigation and Inshore Fishing (Social Guarantee
  Programmes)

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THE ATLANTIC POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE FOR SEA
FISHING

• Facilities available at the centre
• Navigation simulator
• Fishing simulator
• Engine simulator
• Multimedia room
• Computer room
• Practice room for security and survival at sea
• Specialised workshops mechanics, hydraulics and
  pneumatics, engines, nets, etc.
• Hall of residence
• Dining hall
• Conference room

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RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRES DEPENDING ON
GALICIAS REGIONAL GOVERNMENT

• V. OFFICIAL NAUTICAL SCHOOLS OF FISHING, IN
  FERROL (North) AND RIBEIRA (West)
• Specialities and qualifications
• Ships Engines and Installations
• Specialised Technician in the Control and
  Maintenance of Ships Engines and Installations
• Technician in the Control and Maintenance of
  Ships Engines and Installations
• Fishing and Navigation
• Technician in Fishing and Maritime Transport
• Specialised Technician in Fishing and Maritime
  Transport
• Navigation and Inshore Fishing (Social Guarantee
  Programmes)

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RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRES DEPENDING ON
GALICIAS REGIONAL GOVERNMENT (VII)

• VI. THE SECURITY AND SURVIVAL AT THE SEA TRAINING
  CENTRE is part of the Nautical-Fishing
  School of Ferrol.
• Their objective is to qualify the different
  professionals and workers of the sea in the
  maintenance of basic security and safety on
  board.
• The Safety and Life-rescue Classroom consists of
  three sections equipped with the whole necessary
  material to learn, to control, and to prevent
  possible malfunctions, fire accidents,
  life-rescue and first aid.
• The facilities host, out from 1992, an average of
  56 courses per year.

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RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRES LOCATED IN GALICIA
DEPENDING ON NATIONAL GOVERNMENT

• Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO) with two
  centres, in A Coruña (north) and Vigo (south)
• Marine Research Institute (IIM) of the Spanish
  National Council for Scientific Research (CSIC)
• Maritime Training Centre of Bamio, of the Marine
  Social Institute (ISM)

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RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRES LOCATED IN GALICIA
DEPENDING ON NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (I)

• Oceanographic Centre of A Coruña of the Spanish
  Institute of Oceanography (IEO)
• Research lines
• Physical-chemical processes hydrology, currents,
  tides, etc. Ecology of the plankton and of the
  benthonic comunities.
• Biology of bivalve molluscs and optimization of
  their cultivations oysters, clams, mussels, etc.
• Biology and evaluation of Norwegian lobster and
  fish demersals and coastal pelagics.
• Biology and evaluation of tuna stocks.
• Research Projects
• Scallop cultivation in floating platforms in open
  sea.
• Optimization of the system of mussel cultivation
  increase of the commercial production and
  international competitiveness.
• Processes of assimilation and of use of energy in
  two species of clams Ruditapes descussatus and
  Venerupis pollastra comparative study.
• Different species of Scallop production in
  hatchery.
• http//www.ieo.es

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RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRES LOCATED IN GALICIA
DEPENDING ON NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (I)

• Oceanographic Centre of Vigo of the Spanish
  Institute of Oceanography (IEO)
• Research programs
• Fisheries
• Assessment of Tuna and Tuna like species(3
  projects)
• Assessment of the Fisheries Resources in the
  International Council for the Exploration of the
  Seas Area (17 projects)
• Research and assessment of fisheries resources in
  long distant waters and new fisheries resources
  (4 projects)
• Aquaculture
• Biological experiences on fish culture in Galicia
  with new species Octopus vulgaris and Blackspot
  Seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo) (7 projects)
• Marine Environment and Environmental Protection
• Study of Marine Ecosystems (1 project)
• Research on Red Tides toxic phytoplankton (7
  projects)
• Control and study of Marine Pollution (8
  projects)
• Study of Coastal Flows (3 projects)

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RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRES LOCATED IN GALICIA
DEPENDING ON NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (II)

• The Marine Research Institute (IIM) of the CSIC
• Ecology and Marine Resources Department
• Oceanography
• Marine Biochemistry
• Biology and Physiology of Fish Larvae
• Marine Ecology and Biodiversity
• Fisheries
• Physiology, Nutrition and Culture of Bivalve
  Molluscs
• Pathology of Marine Organisms
• Chemistry and Technology of Marine Products
  Department
• Chemistry of Marine Products
• Process Engineering
• Food Biochemistry
• Fish Product Technology
• Recycling and valorisation of waste materials
• Toxic Phytoplankton http//www.iim.csic.
  es

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RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRES LOCATED IN GALICIA
DEPENDING ON NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (III)

• Maritime Training Centre of Bamio, of the Marine
  Social Institute (ISM)

• Activity areas
• Security and Health
• Navigation, Loading and Shipping
• Fishing
• Training in Technologies of Communication and
  Automatisms
• Training in Cold Processing and Storage
• Training for Trainers
• Training for incorporation of sea men into the
  industrial sector (occupational recycling)
• Specific training courses for Supporting the
  Fisheries Sector in Developing Countries

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UNIVERSITIES AND INSTITUTES

• University of La Coruña
• Institute of Marine Studies
• Institute of Environement
• University of Santiago
• Aquaculture Institute
• University of Vigo
• Faculty of Marine Science

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University of La Coruña

• Research lines
• Department of Animal and Plants Biology and
  Ecology
• Characterization, impact of mussel cultivation,
  and influence of industrial and other type of
  activities in the ecosystems.
• Study of biology and fisheries of crustaceans.
  Study of biological cycles, capture sizes and
  stationary trends, fishing nets and devices, etc
• Maintenance in captivity and transport of
  crustaceans for in vivo commercialization.
• Cellular and Molecular Biology Department
• Identification of marine mussels (Mytilus)
• Optimization of cultivation of marine
  micro-algae.
• Effects of pollutants in the first marine trophic
  range.
• Intensive larvae cultivation of Galician mussel
  (Mytilus galloprovincialis)
• Design of in vivo feeding systems for mariculture
  (molluscs, crustaceans larva, microcrustaceans,
  etc)
• Shipbuilding Department
• Aquaculture installations and facilities
• Security and marine pollution

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Aquaculture Institute of the Santiago University
(I)

• This Institute comprises 15 University research
  groups with an approximate number of 100 people
• Its main objectives areA.- Research in the
  field of Aquaculture.B.- PhD and Specialization
  courses.C.- Research agreements with different
  entities of the Galician Region, the Spanish
  State and Private enterprises.
• These activities aim to associate all the
  Galician professionals, to promote their work and
  establish international relationships with other
  teaching staff and Research Groups of the
  European Union and the Iberoamerican Community.

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Aquaculture Institute of the Santiago University
(II)

• RD Activities
• Molluscs, crustaceans and fish Pathology.
• Physiology, Genetics and Reproduction.
• Nutrition.
• Marine Resources and Environmental Changes.
• Processes Optimization and Facilities Design
• Technical support and services
• Sanitary control of fish and facilities.
• Quality and Analytic control.
• Design and innovation of technical procedures and
  analysis methods.
• Specialized training.
• Scientific support to the development of
  normative legal prospects.

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PRIVATE SECTOR ORGANISATIONS

• SPANISH ASSOCIATION OF PRESERVED- PRODUCTS
  MANUFACTURERS (ANFACO)
• ANFACO works in industrial research, through the
  Center of Experimentation and Valorisation of
  Sea Products. Also ANFACO develops training
  activities with the objective to recycle workers
  skills and to give specific teachings demanded by
  their associates.
• Through the National Technical Center of
  Preservation of Fish Products (CECOPESCA),
  ANFACO possesses different certifications and
  public recognitions that endorse the quality of
  the services that lends to the industries.
• www.anfaco.es

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Cluster of Aquaculture of Galicia

• It clusters 11 private aquaculture companies and
  develops research projects in the Technology
  Centre of Galicia (CETGA) and in cooperation with
  other research centres, universities and private
  companies.
• Research lines
• Nutrition
• Pathology (Vaccines, anti parasites, antibiotic
  efficiency, etc)
• New cultivable species
• Larvae nutrition
• Broodstock enhancement
• Equipment

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