CIHEAM Zaragoza and the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria organise a webinar to analyse successful experiences in aquaculture nutrition and sustainability
WHEN: 26 MARCH 2026, 16:00 - 17:30 CET
WHERE: ONLINE
Language: English with interpretation into Spanish
Aquaculture plays a fundamental role in global food security by providing a sustainable and efficient source of high-biological-value protein. In this context, optimising nutrition and feeding strategies is essential to ensure strong growth performance and efficient feed conversion. Feed represents the main operational cost in aquaculture and can be one of the primary sources of environmental impact; at the same time, it plays a key role in supporting fish health. Therefore, advances in aquaculture nutrition are crucial to improving the resilience, efficiency and environmental sustainability of modern farming systems.
With the aim of analysing successful experiences in the field of nutrition and sustainability, CIHEAM Zaragoza and the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria are organising a webinar on 26 March 2026, from 16:00 to 17:30 CET (Madrid time).
The event is addressed to students and recent graduates interested in deepening their knowledge of current trends in aquaculture nutrition and seeking to specialise in this field. The webinar will feature former students of the International Master in Marine Aquaculture, now experts in the sector, who will share their experience and insights on the following topics:
- Aquaculture nutrition: from a classical approach to a sustainability-focused perspective in farming systems, presented by Mohamed Soula, Aqua Technology Consultant at Cargill ANH, Spain.
- Driving aquaculture sustainability through alternative feed ingredients, presented by Rachid Ganga, Professor and Head of the Aquaculture Department at Complexe Horticole d’Agadir (CHA), Morocco.
- Functional additives as effective tools to enhance aquatic animal health, presented by Silvia Torrecillas, researcher and PhD in aquaculture specialising in fish nutrition and health at the Aquaculture Programme of IRTA, Spain.
The event will be moderated by Bernardo Basurco, Administrator for Fisheries and Aquaculture at CIHEAM Zaragoza, and Félix Acosta, Professor at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), who will present the new edition of the International Master in Marine Aquaculture, jointly organised by CIHEAM Zaragoza and ULPGC.
This webinar represents an excellent opportunity to learn about successful experiences in aquaculture nutrition, gain insights from sector professionals, and discuss the future of sustainable aquaculture.
THE SPEAKERS
Mohamed Soula obtained his Master’s degree in Marine Aquaculture in 2004 and holds a PhD from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (2012). He is a specialist in larval rearing, marine cage management, nutrition and selective breeding programmes, with an extensive professional career focused on science and innovation in sustainable aquaculture production.
Rachid Ganga obtained his Master’s degree in Marine Aquaculture in 2004 and holds a PhD in Aquaculture Nutrition from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. He has more than 20 years of experience in aquaculture, including 12 years working in the North American industry in various R&D roles. He is currently based in Morocco, where he contributes to teaching, research and the development of the Moroccan aquaculture sector.
Silvia Torrecillas obtained her Master’s degree in Marine Aquaculture in 2006 and holds a PhD in aquaculture (fish health and nutrition) from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (2011). She is a dedicated researcher with extensive expertise in innovative raw materials and functional feeds to enhance fish mucosal health, nutrition and disease resistance.