Highlights

• boosting scientific excellence and innovation capacity in biorefineries based on marine resources

• novel marine biomolecules against biofilm. application to medical devices.

• optimizing and enhancing the integrated atlantic ocean observing system

• innovation and sustainability in the management and exploitation of marine

• sustainable ocean exploitation: tools and sensors

• improving bio-utilisation of marine algae as sustainable feed ingredients to increase efficiency and quality of aquaculture production

• a prototype for multitrophic oceanic monitoring

• ecotoxicological effects of microplastics in marine ecosystems

• cyanobacteria as a source of bioactive compounds with effects on obesity-associated morbidities - screening and molecular mechanism

• genetic diversity exploitation for innovative macro-algal biorefinery

• first line response to oil spills based on native microorganisms cooperation

• nutritious, safe and sustainable seafood for consumers of tomorrow

• fatty acid incorporation and modification in cyanobacterial natural products

• deep-sea sponge grounds ecosystems of the north atlantic: an integrated approach towards their preservation and sustainable exploitation

• mobilizing scientific and technological knowledge in response to the challenges of the agri-food market

• integral valuation of marine resources: potential, technological innovation and new applications