BIOACUMAR is an applied research project that evaluates the impact of antibiotics and synthetic hormones on marine ecosystems, analysing their presence in the food web and their implications for environmental health, food safety and human activities.
The project is developed along the Asturian and Andalusian coasts within the framework of the Pleamar Programme (FEMPA).
What does BIOACUMAR do?
Analyses antibiotic and synthetic hormone residues.
Studies antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Examines key species in the marine food web:
European seabass (farmed and wild).
Tope shark.
Bottlenose dolphin (sentinel species).
Why is it important?
Connects sustainable fisheries and aquaculture.
Addresses emerging contaminants and environmental health.
Contributes to food safety and human health.
BIOACUMAR follows a One Health approach, recognising that ecosystem, animal and human health are interconnected.
This project is funded by the European Union through the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (FEMPA), within the framework of the Pleamar Programme of Fundación Biodiversidad of the Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge.
