ENAQUA 25 National aquaculture meeting CIMAR/LA: book abstracts

It is a great pleasure to host you at the University of Algarve for this inaugural event, jointly organised by CCMAR and CIIMAR, the two research institutes that together form CIMAR-LA, Portugal’s largest marine and environmental research laboratory. This meeting marks an important milestone for our community, and our ambition is to establish ENAQUA as a biennial gathering that strengthens collaboration, promotes scientific excellence, and advances innovation in aquaculture. We are pleased to welcome participants from 15 institutions, including researchers, students, industry representatives, and stakeholders from across the sector. Your presence reflects the diversity, vitality, and growing strategic importance of aquaculture in Portugal and Europe. This year, ENAQUA25 features a dedicated Industry Session focusing on Bivalves, a major pillar of national and international aquaculture. This session underscores our commitment to engaging with industry partners, understanding their challenges, and contributing meaningful scientific solutions that support sustainable growth, food sovereignty, and the societal relevance of aquaculture. We thank all contributors for their abstracts, presentations, and posters, which form the core of this scientific programme. We also extend our gratitude to our keynote speakers, supporters, sponsors as well as organising and scientific committees for their dedication and essential support in making this event possible. We wish you an inspiring and productive meeting, full of opportunities for learning, discussion, and the strengthening of future collaborations.