European Maritime Day 2025

21–23 May 2025 | Cork, Ireland

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Javier Roo Filgueira

Project manager

ACIISI/GOBCAN

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas . Canary Islands, Spain

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Dr. Javier Roo is a leading expert in marine aquaculture and Blue Economy innovation, with over 25 years of experience in R&D project management.

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ACIISI/GOBCAN

ACIISI/GOBCAN

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LAS PALMAS DE GC, Spain

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Dr. Javier Roo is a Senior Researcher in Aquaculture and Blue Economy and an Associate Professor at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. He has over 25 years of experience leading R&D projects in marine aquaculture, specializing in fish nutrition and reproduction with new species. As a scientific advisor and project evaluator, Dr. Roo contributes to the Spain’s National Agency for Research Assessment. With 70 research papers, over 2717 citations, and an h-index of 29, his work has significantly shaped modern aquaculture practices. He has mentored PhD and Master’s students, directed high-impact projects, and collaborated extensively with the private sector to bridge the gap between scientific research and industry applications

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Friday, 23 May 2025

09:45 - 11:00

Workshop 11 "The role of aquaculture in the Multiuse of the Sea"

Format:In-person
  • Food security (blue biotechnology, aquaculture, fisheries, algae, biodiversity etc.)

Workshop organized by CINEA.