Objective SELFDOTT proposes to implement knowledge already obtained on the artificial control of reproduction of the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT), Thunnus thynnus, to obtain viable eggs, and study embryonic and larval development for the production of fry (juveniles). At the same time, suitable and environmentally performing feeds for the growout of BFT will be developed, thus reducing or eliminating the practice of raw fish importation and feeding by the fattening industry. Wild juvenile and mature BFT will be reared in captivity at two sites in the Mediterranean, and will be used to study puberty, gametogenesis, and the influence of diet on reproductive maturation and gamete quality. Mature fish will be induced to spawn using hormone implants and the eggs will be collected using devices designed specifically for cages. To establish the knowledge-base for controlled development of BFT larvae, the mesocosm and artificial larval rearing methods will be employed. The ontogenesis of essential biological functions will be studied, including environmental perception, digestion, immunity and behaviour. A protocol for the commercial-scale larval rearing of BFT will be recommended at the end of the project. Whole body and stomach composition of wild fish will be analyzed and serve as a guide to formulate nutritionally complete artificial feeds for BFT. Juveniles will be captured from the wild, adapted to captive conditions and used to carry out weaning and feeding experiments, using moist and dry pelleted diets. The environmental impact of the formulated feeds will be examined and compared to existing raw-fish practises. SELFDOTT will produce the basic knowledge necessary for the development of a self-sustained aquaculture industry for the BFT in the Mediterranean, thus enhancing the competitiveness of the EU aquaculture industry, while at the same time reducing the pressure on the wild BFT stocks and ensuring the conservation and recovery of this magnificent fish. Fields of science agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesfisheriesmedical and health scienceshealth sciencesnutritionmedical and health sciencesmedical biotechnologyimplants Keywords Aquaculture Bluefin tuna Conservation Fisheries Larval rearing Nutrition Reproduction Thunnus thynnus Programme(s) FP7-KBBE - Specific Programme "Cooperation": Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology Topic(s) KBBE-2007-1-2-09 - From capture based to self-sustained aquaculture Call for proposal FP7-KBBE-2007-1 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme CP-FP - Small or medium-scale focused research project Coordinator INSTITUTO ESPANOL DE OCEANOGRAFIA Address Corazon de maria 8 28002 Madrid Spain See on map Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Fernando De La Gándara (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window EU contribution € 613 250,00 Participants (13) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all HELLENIC CENTRE FOR MARINE RESEARCH Greece EU contribution € 383 603,00 Address Leoforos athens sounio 46 7km 19013 Attikia anavissos See on map Region Αττική Aττική Ανατολική Αττική Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Stylianos Kastrinakis (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHE POUR L'EXPLOITATION DE LA MER France EU contribution € 287 149,00 Address 1625 route de sainte anne zone industrielle de la pointe du diable 29280 Plouzane See on map Region Bretagne Bretagne Finistère Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Marie-José Clement (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window HEINRICH-HEINE-UNIVERSITAET DUESSELDORF Germany EU contribution € 137 080,00 Address Universitaetsstrasse 1 40225 Dusseldorf See on map Region Nordrhein-Westfalen Düsseldorf Düsseldorf, Kreisfreie Stadt Activity type Higher or Secondary Education 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