Easy Harvest is a start-up that focuses on improving data driven decision making whilst valorizing seaweed blooms. We provide monitorization and harvesting services to mitigate the negative impact of seaweed bloom events and upcycle its biomass as raw-material.

At AQUALVOR I managed and develope research on macroalgae production system. The main goal was to develop methodolgies for in land production of Ulva spp. and later Gacilaria spp. using fish effluent and IMTA settings. Also, I participated on the assembly of several R&D projects focused on the macroalgae role in sustainable aquaculture, production system design, and algae biomass valorization. (The projects are still waiting for approval).

The effect of nutrient concentration in the levels of bioactive compounds in Ulva spp. (Performed within IPMA Algés, Lisbon, and Aquaculture Research Centre, Olhão, Faro)This study aims to provide a relation between the aquaculture conditions for Ulva spp. and the seasonality of the bioactive compounds present in the macroalgae. To enable this study, two different nutrient sources are being use to compare the influence of the nutrient concentration in the growth and bioactive profile. Also two different production systems (floating cages and fibre glass raceway tanks) are being used to compare the influence of the level of production intensity (enriched semi-intensive vs enriched enxtensive vs natural extensive). Samples will be collected to estimate growth, fresh weight/dry weight ratio, and antioxidant , anti-inflammatory, and proximal composition

This study aimed to analyse growth of rainbow trouts in fresh and salt water. The culture was performed in a recericulation system. The project was realized in BOGA facilities ("Biotério de Organismos Aquáticos") belonging to the "Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental (CIIMAR). After the trial, a business plan was developed for an aquaculture facilities aiming to produce 100 tonnes /year.