Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research

Habitat Risk Assessment for the Tidal Marshes and Flats of Huildad Bay, Isla Grande de Chiloé, Chile

The tidal marsh and tidal flats in the intertidal zones of Chiloé, Chile are highly productive ecosystems that provide essential ecosystem services and preserve local biodiversity. However, they face increasing pressure from human activities. This study evaluated the cumulative r...

Strengthening systems to monitor antibiotics. An action oriented approach

Background Antibiotics have become lynchpins of our modern systems of healthcare, animal health and agriculture. Monitoring the types and volumes of antibiotics distributed, used and discharged across these systems is critical to provide evidence for action. With limited resource...

Chronic Cortisol Exposure Reshapes Chromatin Accessibility and Gene Expression: Implications for Growth and Welfare in Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

Cortisol, the principal glucocorticoid in teleosts, coordinates the physiological response to stress by regulating metabolism, protein turnover, and growth. Although the molecular effects of acute cortisol exposure have been extensively characterized, the epigenomic mechanisms un...

Relevance and challenges associated with antimicrobial use (AMU) monitoring at the field level in aquaculture

The aquaculture sector is essential for global food security, and while it is rapidly expanding, the intensification of production can increase risk of diseases and use of antimicrobials. In many regions, limitations in veterinary services and regulatory oversight contribute to i...