Aquatic and marine biotechnology

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Biotechnological tools for water resource management

Aquatic and marine biotechnology applies biological technologies in aquatic organisms and marine environments to address problems in areas such as aquaculture, fisheries, marine conservation and food biotechnology. Focusing on the development of biotechnological techniques for the sustainable production of food and other products, and the application of marine microorganisms in the production of biomolecules and biofuels. It also pays attention to the conservation of marine biodiversity and the restoration of degraded aquatic ecosystems.