1. Which are the innovative products and services that marine biotechnology offers?

Marine biotechnology is a rich source of materials and resources that are being used in pharmaceutical products, nutritional supplements, cosmetics, biofuels and fertilizers, food and medication for aquaculture. EU promotes the development of marine biotechnology through the making of innovative biodegradable products and the production of goods based on sea weed and algae.

Dr. Thaleia Arvaniti, Program Manager SUBMARINER, Network for Blue Growth EEIG

 

2. Which professions are necessary in a marine biotechnology research center?

The sector of marine biotechnology is a developing field that needs specialized professionals and researchers, such as marine biologists, ichthyologists, microbiologists and lab technicians but also computer scientists working as Bioinformatics Engineers, who process the huge amount of big data being collected for marine life. Opportunities exist also for a scuba-diver at a marine park or a biotope, a food supplier at an aquarium, or for administrative staff at a fish farm.

Dr. Thaleia Arvaniti, Program Manager SUBMARINER, Network for Blue Growth EEIG