We were thrilled to participate in the Encontro Nacional de Aquacultura, held in Faro on 27–28 December 2025. This national gathering of aquaculture experts and enthusiasts provided a fantastic platform to share our latest research and connect with peers in the field.

Our team contributed actively to the event with two oral presentations and three posters, highlighting our recent project results. The sessions sparked lively discussions and valuable feedback, reinforcing our commitment to advancing sustainable practices and cutting-edge research in the sector.

Being part of this conference was an inspiring experience, allowing us to exchange ideas, discover emerging trends, and strengthen collaborations with fellow researchers and industry professionals.

Oral presentation (28th Nov)

• 9:45 – Inês Carvalho – Integrating nutrition and vaccination: exploring the immunomodulatory potential of methionine supplementation in vaccinated rainbow trout
• 11:45 – Mariana Vaz – Methionine supplementation enhances viral haemorrhagic septicemia virus resistance in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss): insights into the role of viperin

Posters

• Benjamin Costas – GRINNAQUA Project: building capacity for a more sustainable aquaculture
• Marina Machado – Methionine dietary supplementation improves antiviral response of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) against viral haemorrhagic septicaemia virus (VHSV) a transcriptomic approach
• Tânia Pereira – GRINNAQUA insights from stakeholder engagement: addressing challenges and opportunities in aquaculture