PhytoBloom - Microalgae by Necton

We are excited to announce the successful kick-off meeting of the RestoreSeagrass project last Wednesday, hosted by our leading partner, CCMAR. During this inaugural session, Centre of Marine Sciences (CCMAR) presented an overview of the project, followed by detailed discussions from each partner about their respective roles and tasks. The RestoreSeagrass project is a pioneering initiative dedicated to the conservation and restoration of critically endangered seagrass habitats. Our goal is to implement innovative solutions to address the loss of these vital marine ecosystems, ensuring their stability and long-term conservation. Project Partners: Centre of Marine Sciences (CCMAR) (Coordinator); ISPA; Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC); SPEA - Sociedade Portuguesa para o Estudo das Aves (SPEA); Ocean Alive, Cooperativa para a Educação Criativa Marinha; Piscicultura do Vale da Lama LDA (PVL) #Necton

A aquacultores.pt - Associação Portuguesa de Aquacultores e a Associação para o Desenvolvimento e Formação do Mar dos Açores (ADFMA), entidade responsável pela Escola do Mar dos Açores, celebraram ontem, um protocolo de cooperação com objetivo de fortalecer a colaboração entre as duas entidades, promovendo ações conjuntas que contribuam para o desenvolvimento da aquacultura nacional. Agradecemos a excelente recepção da Cooperativa Formosa, PhytoBloom - Microalgae by Necton, IPMA Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera/EPPO S2AQUAcoLAB e SPAROS, Lda. Ana Rodrigues, Isidro Blanquet, @Marta Rocha, Pedro Pousão Ferreira, Joao Navalho, Luís Conceição, Jorge Dias

Microalgae seen through the eyes of a child!!!! Thank you Duarte for the great job and mum Patricia Diogo for this treasure... 😍 #Necton #Microalgae

June was an enriching period for Necton, highlighted by our internal seminars. Our team benefited from thought-provoking discussions and strategic insights, preparing us for future challenges. We are thankful for these valuable learning experiences. Gonçalo Bastos Bruno Alex Pinto Abdelrahman Elrawy Patricia Diogo #Necton #NectonSeminars #JuneSeminars #Team

Catarina Anjos our Innovation technician performed her doctoral thesis defense this week “Establishment of a genetic resource bank for restocking management in Portuguese oyster (Crassostrea angulata) and striped venus clam (Chamelea gallina)”, supervised by Dr. Elsa Cabrita and Dr. Domitília Matias. We congratulate Catarina for this great accomplishment and wish a bright future with Necton team! #Necton #innovation #portugueseoyster

Yesterday, we had a special visit from Miguel Ángel Lastres Couto, a teacher at the Instituto Gallego de Formación Acuícola (IGAFA) in Illa Arousa, Galicia, Spain, and cristina.mena Cristina from Ies Manuel Tárraga Escribano in San Pedro del Pinatar, Murcia, Spain. These teachers visited Necton as part of the ERASMUS+ program, specifically under Key Action 1: Mobility of Individuals (Job Shadowing). Thank you to Patricia Diogo, our Innovation Manager, for her fantastic contributions to the ERASMUS and Necton internship programs. #Necton #Eramus+ #Erasmus #nectoninternship #internshipprogram

🇵🇹 Estamos orgulhosos por partilhar que a Necton foi destacada na edição de junho da revista Voz Do Campo, num artigo que explora o papel crescente de Portugal na indústria das algas. Este reconhecimento reflete o trabalho árduo e inovação que temos investido nesta indústria promissora. Leia o artigo completo 👇 🇬🇧 We're excited to announce that Necton was showcased in the June issue of Voz Do Campo magazine. The feature delves into Portugal's expanding role in the algae industry. This acknowledgement highlights our dedicated efforts and forward-thinking approach in this dynamic sector. Check out the complete article below 👇 #Necton #Microalgae #VozdoCampo

Necton is proud to be a silver sponsor of 8th Congress of the International Society for Applied Phycology, currently taking place in Porto. This sponsorship reflects our dedication to supporting the global phycology community and encouraging advancements in the field of applied algae research. By supporting ISAP 2024, we are investing in a future where algae play a vital role in environmental sustainability, food security, and biotechnological innovations.  Let's continue to push the boundaries of what's possible with algae! #Necton #Microalgae #ISAP2024 #Sponsorship #Innovation #Sustainability

This week, we are proud to be participating in ISAP (8th Congress of the International Society for Applied Phycology), in Porto. Yesterday, our Innovation Manager, Mariana Carneiro, shared updates from the REALM algae project, while our President, Joao Navalho, highlighted initiatives within the Algae Vertical . Congratulations to the entire team involved and their tireless work! #Necton #Microalgae #ISAP2024 #REALM #AlgaeVertical #Sustainability #Innovation