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GillaLab acts as an educational environment and incubator where students and researchers "do science" and carry out research in the ideal setting, with all the ideal equipment and services to develop research projects from start to finish: find out more.
GillaLab, Laboratory of Experimental Aquaculture
GillaLab is the Laboratory of Experimental Aquaculture of the Department of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Cagliari. Founded in 2012, it supports scientists, students, and commercial clients in research and advanced training projects.
Located a few kilometres from the city of Cagliari, overlooking the Santa Gilla lagoon, it covers an area of approximately 500 square metres. GillaLab is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation for the experimentation and study of the ecological, physiological, and biochemical aspects of marine invertebrates, microalgae, and macroalgae.
The conditioning and reproduction of echinoderms, molluscs, crustaceans, and algae occur in mesocosms and technologically advanced aquariums with the most advanced Life Support Systems (LSS).
The multidisciplinary team, led by Piero Addis, includes marine biologists, aquaculture specialists, engineers, chemists, physiologists, and technicians who are experts in aquatic research systems.
GillaLab warmly welcomes students, researchers, and companies, making its experimental units readily accessible through a dedicated booking system for each research and experimentation activity.
As a key player in the technological platform of Research Institutes and Marine Stations in 10 European countries, Gillalab is a proud member of the European Marine Biological Research Centre. Our contributions to this esteemed network further solidify our commitment to advancing aquatic research.
- Functional dynamics of lagoon, estuarine, and coastal ecosystems
- Bio-ecology of bivalve molluscs, gastropods, crustaceans, echinoderms, polychaetes, lagoon macro- and microalgae, lagoon terrestrial flora
- Protection and conservation of native lagoon specie
- Assessment of the quality of lagoon waters and environments
- Assessment of the nutritional qualities and chemical-toxicological characteristics of lagoon species
- Impact of contamination by organic pollutants, heavy metals, and microplastics on aquatic ecosystems
- Innovative systems for farming invertebrates, macro and microalgae
- Repopulation plans for aquatic invertebrates
- Effects of climate change on organisms and the environments
- Strategies for adapting environments and related economic activities to climate change
- Circular economy and biomass recovery for integrated multitrophic aquaculture
- New biotechnologies for farming in controlled environments
- Scientific support for operators in the fishing and aquaculture production sectors
- Promotion of access to UNICA laboratories for researchers, students, and technologists for teaching and research purposes
- Service and support activities for research and the promotion of results
- Promotion of initiatives aimed at cultural and scientific dissemination
- Public and private bodies
- EMBRC Network
- Network Cost Action
- Visiting professors
- International projects