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Rearing red signal sea cucumber for use in circular aquaculture is one of the projects receiving a research grant from Formas.
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Six ocean-related projects receive research grants

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Sea cucumber farming, improved forecasting of algal blooms in the Middle East and climate impacts of mussel farms. These are three examples of research projects at the University of Gothenburg that share SEK 22 million in grants from the research council Formas.

Research projects for researchers early in their careers

Stefano Bonaglia, Department of marine sciences
What is the contribution of mussel farming to greenhouse gas emissions? A combined empirical and life cycle assessment approach.
Funded amount: SEK 3 999 996 

Bastien Queste, Department of marine sciences
Improving harmful algal bloom predictions in the Middle East: How submesoscale physics disrupt food and water security.
Funded amount: SEK 3 998 560

Ellen Schagerström, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences
Rearing red sea cucumber for use in circular aquaculture
Funded amount: SEK 3 998 892

Sophie Steinhagen, Department of marine sciences
A manual for the use of sustainable marine resources. Definition of the cultivation potential and commercially relevant compounds of Sea Lettuces (Ulva spp.) along the Swedish coastline.
Funded amount: SEK 3 999 276 SEK

Annual open call – Research projects

Henrik Pavia, Department of marine sciences
Will ocean acidification cause a large-scale loss of habitat-forming brown seaweeds?
Funded amount: SEK 2 997 500

Erik Sandblom, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences
HEART DEFORMITIES IN INTENSIVELY FARMED FISH: Implications for aquaculture sustainability in a changing world
Funded amount: SEK 2 997 617

About Formas open call

In Formas annual open call, there are two types of grants to apply for: Research projects for researchers early in their careers and research projects. The projects selected must be of the highest scientific quality and contribute to sustainable development. This year, less than 15 percent of the applications were granted.

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