Conselleria de Pesca e Asuntos Maritimos CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIONS MARIÑAS - CIMA Annual Report 2005 Consellería de Pesca e Asuntos Marítimos Centro de Investigacións Mariñas Annual Report 2005 Technical information Edit XUNTA DE GALICIA Consellería de Pesca e Asuntos Marítimos. CIMA (Centro de Investigacións Mariñas) (MARINE RESEARCH CENTER) (CIMA) Coordination CIMA (Centro de Investigacións Mariñas) (MARINE RESEARCH CENTER) (CIMA) Maquetación IMPRONTA Gráfica s.l NOVA Publicidade Annual Report 2005 Centro de Investigacións Mariñas Índice 13 1.- INTRODUCTION 17 2.- CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIÓNS MARIÑAS (MARINE RESEARCH CENTER) (CIMA) 19 2.1. STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION 21 2.2. STAFF OF THE CIMA 2.2.1. STAFF EMPLOYED AT THE MARINE RESEARCH CENTER IN VILANOVA DE AROUSA 2.2.2. STAFF EMPLOYED AT THE CENTER FOR MARINE CULTURE IN RIBADEO 26 2.3 FINANCING OF THE CIMA 2.3.1 RUNNING EXPENSES 2.3.2 RESEARCH FINANCING (R+D) 29 3.- SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY 31 3.1. SUMMARIES OF THE RESEARCH PROJECTS A.- PROJECTS IN WHICH THE CHIEF RESEARCHER BELONGS TO THE CIMA 3.1.1. AREA OF AQUACULTURE PROJECTS - Optimization of a system for the pre-growth of mollusk spat reared on rafts using alternative energy. - Culture and management of solenaceans (bivalve mollusks). - Reuse of effluents from a seawater fish farm for the grow-out of bivalve mollusk spat - Optimization of the conditioning of the carpet shell clam, Ruditapes decussatus L. - Development of technology for the production and culture of clams. - Promotion of the culture of new sparid species: Sea bream. Pilot trials and technological transfer. - Techniques for the minimization, treatment and use of aquaculture residuals. Subproject A study of the evaluation of fish byproducts in fish farms. Biochemical and microbiological aspects. - Sustainable Harvesting of Ensis (SHARE)- 90. ACTIONS - Optimization of settlement processes in bivalve larvae reared in mini-hatcheries. An analysis of spat yield with dif- ferent food sources. - An initiative to culture the Pacific oyster (Crassotrea gigas) in different Galician rías. - Restocking of turbot on the Costa da Morte (NW Spain). 9 3.1.2. AREA OF PATHOLOGY PROJECTS - A study of disseminated neoplasia and the pathological alteration known as “large foci with a strong hemocytic reaction” affecting the cockle, Cerastoderma edule, of Galicia. - Commercial solenaceans in Galicia after the Prestige catastrophe: the impact of the oil spill on some biological aspects - Identification of genes as potential indicators of resistance/susceptibilility to diseases in the European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis) and the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas). - Bonamia ostreae life cycle investigations, optimized production of resistant Ostrea edulis spat, and studies of oyster (Ostrea edulis) immune mechanisms. ACTIONS Optimization of the culture of the flat oyster in Galicia by using quick diagnostic techniques to monitor the parasite Bonamia ostreae. - Development of a genetic selection program to produce a strain of flat oyster, Ostrea edulis L., resistant to bonamiosis. 3.1.3. AREA OF COASTAL OCEANOGRAPHIC PROCESSES PROJECTS Depuration of Diarrheic type toxins (DSP) in the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis and amnesic type toxins in the Great Scallop Pecten maximus. 3.1.4. AREA OF MARINE RESOURCES PROJECTS Introduction of immunodetection techniques to monitor mussel larvae in Galician coastal waters.I. Adaptation of sampling protocols and larva identification. A study of the population stock of the Great Scallop (Pecten maximus) in the Galician Rías. ACTIONS Geographic Information System oriented towards the management of specific resources (SIGREMAR). Action plan for the recovery of the Bohido zone. Evaluation of larvae and recruitment abundance of mussel spat, Mytilus galloprovincialis, on the Galician coast. Mapping and evaluation of areas and species of interest in the action plan for the recovery of the Lombos del Ulla zone B.- PROJECTS IN WHICH THE CHIEF RESEARCHER BELONGS TO ANOTHER INSTITUTION. Development of a quick diagnostic method to detect brown ring disease and to discover new bacterial pathogens in the clam. Technology development for a reliable supply of high quality seed in blue mussel farming. Emergency Response to Coastal Oil, Chemical and Inert Pollution from Shipping. (ERCOCIPS). 10 Gradients of biological diversity in intertidal mobile substrates of the Antarctic: Connections between Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic communities (BINTART). Development of elements, tools, protocols for action and an information system for the design of contingency plans in the event of accidental marine spills (CONTINMAR). Subproject: preparation of an operational guide to monitor marine contamination produced by a hydrocarbon spill and its effects on the resources. Genetic evaluation of the phenotypical variants of the European goose barnacle Pollicipes pollicipes across its geographical distribution. Byproducts from aquaculture in Galicia. Carbon flows through Plankton in Subtropical Oligotrophic environments: A Lagrangian Approach (CARPOS). 97 3.2 THESES AND RESEARCH WORKS (DOCTORAL PROGRAM) CARRIED OUT AT THE CIMA 111 3.3 ADVISORY SERVICES FOR THE SECTOR AND THE ADMINISTRATION 115 3.4 SCIENTIFIC AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY THE STAFF 3.4.1. ORGANIZATION, CHAIRMANSHIP AND PARTICIPATION IN SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS 3.4.2. DIRECTION OF DOCTORAL THESES AND INTERN TRAINING 3.4.3. COURSES GIVEN 3.4.4. PARTICIPATION ON EXAMINING BOARDS TO JUDGE DOCTORAL CANDIDATES 3.4.5. EDITION OF SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS 3.4.6.REVIEW OF ARTICLES IN SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS 3.4.7.PATENTS 128 3.5 STAFF TRAINING 3.5.1 VISITS TO OTHER CENTERS 3.5.2 COURSE ATTENDANCE 130 3.6 COLLABORATION AGREEMENTS 131 3.7 OUTSIDE VISITORS 132 3.8 PUBLICATIONS 3.8.1 ARTICLES IN JOURNALS LISTED IN THE SCI 3.8.2 ARTICLES IN JOURNALS NOT LISTED IN THE SCI 3.8.3 CONTRIBUTIONS TO BOOKS 139 4. SCIENTIFIC AND TRAINING FORUMS ORGANIZED BY CIMA 141 4.1 SEMINARS 143 5. ANNEX. Abbreviations used. 11 1. INTRODUCTION As in previous years, the activity report presents The research work combines scientific production the work done and the goals accomplished through published in high-impact journals with a more the research and assistance services carried out at direct, immediate approach, related to productive the Centro de Investigacións Mariñas (Marine systems. A total of 57 presentations were made at Research Center) or CIMA in 2005. different scientific meetings of different types (con- ferences, seminars, forums, workshops, etc.) and The different sections into which this report is areas: 8 presentations at the regional level; 22 at divided will attempt to offer an overview of the national venues; and a total of 26 papers were pre- work carried out at the Research Centers of the sented at international meetings. In terms of the dis- Local Ministry for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs semination of the research work, this year 18 articles located in Vilanova de Arousa and Ribadeo. were published in top-ranking, high-impact scientif- ic journals and 14 papers were published in national Scientists at the CIMA headed a total of 13 research journals, not to mention contributions to research projects and 9 research actions. The former books (4). were awarded and financed through public notice on different levels: regional (Galician Program IDIT); This high level of investigative work and scientific national (national R+D Program, JACUMAR, etc.) production would not be possible without the con- and European (AquaReg, INTERREG, 5th and 6th EU tribution of the temporary workers (both scientists Framework program, etc ). The research actions, and technicians) who are involved in the different however, are aimed at responding to marine research projects and actions and who, in most resource management problems that may be detect- cases, have been trained in our research centers. ed by the Galician Fisheries Administration and are financed with funds from the Local Ministry for In keeping with the paragraph above, an impor- Fisheries and Maritime Affairs. The center has also tant role in terms of training is also carried out by participated in and collaborated on a total of 9 proj- the researchers through the direction of doctoral ects in which the chief researcher belongs to anoth- theses ( 10 ) and technical training ( 9) in different er institution, either national (IEO, Universities, fields of expertise (aquaculture production, pathol- CETMAR, etc.) or international: with Ireland collabo- ogy, advanced diploma in systems...); they are also rating on a project under the 6th European Union involved in practical training and in the direction of Framework Program to improve mussel spat and Master’s theses (2) as well as vocational on-the-job another EU project which includes the participation training in companies, etc. of several Atlantic countries (Ireland France, Portugaland others), dealing with the protocols for While CIMA’s goal is not to be a self-financing action and response to contamination events caused entity “per se”, it is interesting to note that the by accidental spills from vessels. funds obtained for research account for 42% of CIMA’s running expenses and of these funds 72% The section on advisory services and assistance come from outside projects awarded through public was prepared on the basis of a large number of notice. reports issued. These reports were generally reques- ted through the Directorate General of Resources CIMA’s goal is to implement research in keeping for the Fishermen’s and Harvesters’ Associations, with the demands and needs of Galicia. To this end, INTECMAR, etc. Members of the CIMA staff also all of the researchers must be fully involved, using assiduously attended meetings and represented the their skills to develop projects and lines of investiga- Galician Administration in different types of com- tion within a general framework of quality and missions, mainly of a technical nature, where the applied research work that is fundamentally produc- opinions and criteria for action of the fisheries tive and whose aim is to promote the service and administration are communicated in the different sustainable development of the live marine areas of competence and interest to the sector. resources in Galicia.