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In September 2025, sampling campaigns are being carried out on several peripheral islands near the Iberian Peninsula. On the 2nd of September, Illes Columbretes were sampled thanks to the collaboration with During the campaign, macrophyte samples were collected to...

AMIC research group at IRTA de la Ràpita had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Lucia Soliño and Pablo Sosa’s visit between 1st-4th April 2025. During their stay, they focused on the analysis of ciguatoxins using liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry...

The 4th meeting of the CIGUAADAPT’s Project “Risk characterization of ciguatera food poisoning in Europe” was online, on March 1st 2025. The main objective of the meeting was to follow up the work done within the 5 work packages since the beginning of the project. The...

On February 10th, as part of the CIGUAADAPT project, an enriching work session was held on the implementation of marine toxin analysis and confirmation methods, focusing on fish matrices and the optimization of management protocols. The event brought together experts...

On January 27th, we had the pleasure of organizing a working group as part of the CIGUAADAPT project, with the goal of discussing and sharing ideas about the challenges involved in studying microalgae from field samples. Our project's principal investigator, Dr. Maria...

The Aguas Marinas y Continentales (AMIC) research group at IRTA de la Ràpita had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Begoña Ben Girgirey’s visit between January 13 and February 12, 2025. During her stay, Dr. Ben Girgirey shared her extensive experience and knowledge with the...

In November 2024, IEO-CSIC from Vigo researchers visit DOWN Vigo and presented CIGUAADAPT project.    

During October and November 2024, sampling campaigns were carried out on several peripheral islands near the Iberian Peninsula. The study covered islands located in the northern Catalan coast, such as Maça d’Oros, Massina, and the Medes Islands, as well as more...

On September 19th, 2024, the third formal meeting of the CIGUAADAPT project took place, marking the first anniversary of its launch. During the meeting, the consortium members reviewed the activities and management of the project's first year. With great optimism,...