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Blue Biotechnology showcases the latest findings and technological advancements in the areas of marine biology, genomics, bioengineering, and bioinformatics. The field of marine biotechnology, which involves the use of marine organisms and resources for biotechnological applications, encompasses a wide range of disciplines and has important implications for sustainable development, marine conservation, and economic growth. By presenting the most up-to-date and groundbreaking work, this book helps audiences stay abreast of this rapidly evolving field and inspires researchers to push the boundaries of biotechnological advancements. Written by leading experts in the field, this book brings together diverse perspectives, identifies research gaps, and generates new ideas. Early chapters introduce the field of marine biotechnology, illustrate the breadth of marine diversity and resources, and discuss methods and techniques for marine bioprospecting. Central chapters systematically discuss biotechnological applications in aquaculture and agriculture, food and nutrition, industry, medicine, and environmental remediation. Final chapters turn to the future and discuss the field's applications to marine conservation, climate change adaptation, energy transition, as well as trends in industry scale-up, policy, challenges, and opportunities. Blue Biotechnology highlights the potential of marine biotechnology to help policymakers, government agencies, and industry leaders make informed decisions and contribute to the development of policies that support responsible and sustainable use of marine resources, while also fostering economic growth and environmental stewardship. It is an indispensable resource for researchers, industry scientists, stakeholders, policymakers, government employees, and students alike.
List of contents
Section I: Fundamentals of Blue Biotechnology1. Introduction to Blue Biotechnology
2. Marine Biodiversity and Genetic Resources
3. Bioprospecting in the Ocean
4. Chemical Ecology in Marine Biotechnology
Section II: Applications of Blue Biotechnology5. Biotechnology Applications in Aquaculture
6. Marine Biotechnology for Food and Nutrition
7. Blue Biotechnology for Industrial Processes
8. Marine Biotechnology in Medicine and Biomedical Applications
9. Blue Biotechnology in Environmental Remediation
10. Biosensors in Blue Biotechnology
Section III: Advanced Techniques in Blue Biotechnology11. Genomics and Genetic Engineering in Blue Biotechnology
12. Bioinformatics and Data Mining in Blue Biotechnology
13. Marine Biotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture
14. Biotechnology Applications in Marine Conservation
15. Marine Biotechnology for Climate Change Adaptation
16. Blue Biotechnology and the Energy Transition
17. Biorefineries to Sustainably Maximize the Value of Biomass Resources
Section IV: Future Directions and Capacity Building18. Marine Biotechnology Capacity Building, Training, Entrepreneurship and Commercialization
19. Beyond the Horizon: Exploring Future Frontiers in Blue Biotechnology
About the author
Dr. Marco Lemos is an Associate Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria’s School of Tourism and Marine Technology and Researcher at the Marine and Environmental Research Center. He obtained his PhD from the University of Aveiro, and his research focuses on stress physiology, marine biotechnology, and the sustainable use of marine resources. He was the Coordinator of FCT R&D Units Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre (MARE-IPLeiria) and Marine Resources Research Group (GIRM), and is currently in the Executive Board and Guidance Council of Campus do Mar, international network of excellence.
Dr. Carina Félix is Researcher at FCT R&D MARE and Lecturer at Polytechnic Institute of Leiria’s School of Tourism and Marine Technology. She obtained her PhD from the University of Aveiro, focusing on microbiology and multi-omics functional analyses of phytopathogenic fungi. Her research explores bioactive compounds of invasive seaweeds and their industry applications.
