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🌊 DR. CARLOS ANDRADE: CHAMPION OF SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE AND MARINE SCIENCES 🐟
🎓EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Dr. Carlos Andrade began his academic journey with a Licentiate degree in Marine Biology from the Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon in 1986. Driven by a passion for aquatic systems and sustainable resource management, he further pursued an M.Sc. in Aquatic Resource Management from King’s College, University of London in 1988. With a robust foundational knowledge, he returned to academia to complete his Ph.D. in Marine Biology and Aquaculture at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon in 2012, focusing on innovative and sustainable marine production techniques.
🧪PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
Carlos Andrade has a long-standing and distinguished career in both research and public service. He currently serves as a Principal Researcher at ARDITI – Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação Tecnologia e Inovação and at MARE – Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, affiliated with the University of Madeira. He leads the Ecosystem Services and Blue Economy Group and is an active contributor to the S2AQUALAB - Collaborative Lab in Sustainable and Smart Aquaculture. Previously, he played a transformative role in the Fisheries Directorate of Madeira as the Head of the Aquaculture Division and was the founding coordinator of the Mariculture Centre of Calheta, a leading fish hatchery and research unit launched in 2000. As early as 1995, Carlos initiated the Baía de Abra aquaculture pilot project, Portugal’s first offshore fish farm, which he managed until 2004.
🔬CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON CITIZEMNN SCIENCE
Carlos Andrade’s work spans across diverse aspects of aquaculture, with a strong emphasis on the development of autonomous and sustainable production systems, integration of marine spatial planning, and cultivation of low-trophic aquatic species. He has led or participated in multiple European-funded research and technical development projects, including collaborations with industrial partners. His current research explores alternative, sustainable aquaculture feed ingredients, in alignment with circular economy principles. In addition to laboratory experimentation, his vision includes scaling up technologies for oceanic farming facilities. His contributions extend to supervising 2 postdoctoral researchers, 1 Ph.D. student, and numerous M.Sc. students, fostering the next generation of aquaculture scientists.
🌍IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
Carlos has profoundly impacted the field of marine aquaculture and sustainable coastal planning, particularly in Madeira and other outermost regions. He was instrumental in elaborating coastal zone management plans and developing marine aquaculture strategies. He served as coordinator for four major projects and principal investigator for eleven, securing over €5.2 million in research funding for his institutions. His participation in international expert groups such as the IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management (E-bAG) reflects his standing in the global marine science community. He is also affiliated with the World Aquaculture Society and the Aquacultural Engineering Society.
📚ACADEMIC CITES AND PUBLICATIONS
Carlos Andrade has an impressive academic footprint with:
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60+ peer-reviewed journal articles
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20 conference papers
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100+ conference communications
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935 citations
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h-index: 18, i10-index: 34 (Google Scholar)
He has significantly contributed to academic publishing as an editorial team member, review editor, and guest editor for renowned journals such as Frontiers in Marine Science and Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (MDPI). His editorial work spans multiple special issues on marine aquaculture sustainability and resource management.
🏆LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS
Dr. Carlos Andrade’s legacy is rooted in pioneering offshore aquaculture, fostering blue economy principles, and mentoring a new cadre of scientists. His influence resonates in policy frameworks, sustainable practices, and interdisciplinary research methodologies. With his continued engagement in emerging aquaculture technologies and ecosystem-based marine planning, Carlos is poised to further contribute to resilient coastal communities and climate-conscious aquaculture systems.
🔑OTHER KEY HIGHLIGHTS
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Pioneered Portugal’s first offshore fish farm
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Coordinated marine aquaculture and coastal zone management plans for island territories
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Active contributor to Sustainable and Smart Aquaculture Collaborative Lab
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Strong record of EU-funded collaborative projects involving academia and industry
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Leadership in ecosystem services and blue economy research
📑NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
"The Conservation of the Endangered Monachus monachus: Could Maritime Workers Contribute to Its Study?"
- Authors: Ana Amaral; Carlos Andrade
- Journal: Environments
- Year: 2025
"Female morphological traits as predictors of fertility and hatching success in the limpet Patella aspera"
- Authors: Castejón, Diego; García, Loreto; José, Ricardo; Luís, Ricardo; Guttuso, Paolo; Andrade, Carlos A P
- Journal: North American Journal of Aquaculture
- Year: 2025
"Is jellyfish a suitable ingredient for aquafeed? A comprehensive review of nutritional potential and limitation"
- Authors: Guttuso, Paolo; Nogueira, Natacha; Gueroun, Sonia K. M.; Javidpour, Jamileh; Canning-Clode, João; Andrade, Carlos A. P.
- Journal: Frontiers in Marine Science
- Year: 2025
"New Challenges in Marine Aquaculture Research"
- Authors: Ana Catarina Matias; Carlos Andrade
- Journal: Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
- Year: 2025
"True limpets as living resources: Biology, ecology, exploitation and sustainability"
- Authors: Andrade, Carlos Alberto Pestana; Stephen John Hawkins; Alan Hodgson; Tomoyuki Nakano; Diego Castejón Bueno
- Journal: Frontiers in Marine Science
- Year: 2024