Arrested development: The molecular and endocrine basis of flatfish metamorphosis

Objective

Flatfish species form a major focus of the diversification of European marine aquaculture industry. However, production has been severely hampered by biological problems in larval rearing. This project focuses on solving the major problem of arrested metamorphosis, in order to reliably control the resulting juvenile quality and production quantity. This will be achieved by addressing key questions regarding the morphological, endocrine and molecular basis of metamorphosis in the Atlantic halibut as a model species.

The ultimate goal of the project is therefore to strengthen European aquaculture of marine flatfish species, an important emerging industry in many rural areas, by facilitating the production of fully functional juveniles.

Objectives
The high incidence of metamorphic abnormalities represents a serious impediment to the successful aquaculture of marine flatfish by limiting the cost-effectiveness of the juvenile production industry.

Fields of science

• agricultural sciences › agriculture, forestry, and fisheries › fisheries

Programme(s)

• FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002

Topic(s)

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Call for proposal

3
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Funding Scheme

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Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF GÖTEBORG

Address

Medicinaregatan 18
Göteborg
Sweden

Participants (4)

FISKELDI EYJAFJARDAR LTD

Iceland

Address

Glerargata 34
Akureyri

UNIVERSIDADE DO ALGARVE

Portugal

Address

Campus De Gambelas
Faro

UNIVERSITY OF BERGEN

Norway

Address

Hib, Thormøhlens Gate, 55 High Technology Center
Bergen

UNIVERSITY OF WALES, CARDIFF

United Kingdom

Address

Museum Avenue
Cardiff