Aquatic Biotechnologies focuses on new Environmental Monitoring Tools, management of risks to seafood safety and exports, and research and development on Algal Technologies. Aquatic Biotechnologies uses funding from the New Zealand Foundation for Research, Science & Technology (FRST), government agencies and industry partners to find solutions to keep New Zealand’s waters commercially productive and recreationally enjoyable.
Environmental Monitoring Tools
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DNA and RNA-based tools for detecting, monitoring and tracking aquatic organisms. Cawthron has recently developed capability in Microbial Source Tracking (MST), a DNA-based technology used to identify the source of faecal contamination in surface and groundwater systems |
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Biosensors and biochemical detection systems |
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High-tech tools for incursion response and control of marine pests |
Seafood Safety
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Harmful algal blooms and biotoxins |
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Gaining premium status in international seafood markets |
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Cost-effective tools for monitoring and enabling a rapid response to harmful algae and viruses |
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Nationally significant culture collection of micro-algae for New Zealand. |
Algal Technologies
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Generating value from algal products |
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Bioactives |
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Novel algal enzymes |
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Nutraceuticals |
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Renewable energy |
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