1. Charting the future of marine biotechnology: educational strategies for empowering Europe’s blue bioeconomy workforceMarija Kataržytė, Anna Toruńska-Sitarz, Donata Overlingė, Lada Lukić-Bilela, Susana P. Gaudêncio, Nerijus Nika, Ana Rotter, 2026, pregledni znanstveni članek Povzetek: This study provides useful insight into the current state and recent developments in blue (marine) biotechnology education (BBE) in Europe. A questionnaire assessing awareness and interest in blue biotechnology (BB) was conducted among students in their final year of upper secondary school in a selection of European countries. Results demonstrate that there are great regional differences in students’ recognition of BB; recognition of BB is relatively poor (though biotechnology knowledge is relatively good). This illustrates the lack of early education and ocean literacy. The interest in BB studies varied by country. Non-formal science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities, especially visits to research institutes and private businesses, help raise awareness. The review of education programs conducted in this study revealed that only a small number of programs are dedicated to BB and that it is not well integrated into existing curricula. Early ocean literacy, lifelong learning opportunities, and the inclusion of entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary skills in education are essential for developing a workforce capable of driving the future of the blue bioeconomy within the broader objectives of the EU Blue Economy Strategy and European Union (EU) Bioeconomy Strategy. To advance BBE, we propose the following recommendations: 1) incorporate and increase ocean literacy and BBE at the primary and secondary school levels; 2) support lifelong learning and adaptation to emerging technologies; 3) build collaborative ocean education networks; 4) bridge education communities, research and industry; 5) encourage entrepreneurship; 6) harmonise postgraduate BB programs; 7) establish joint European MSc and PhD degrees; and 8) align funding and BBE activities with national and regional gross domestic product (GDP) contributions for the BB sector.
Ključne besede: blue bioeconomy, blue biotechnology education, entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary skills, lifelong learning, ocean literacy, STEM education
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2. Identification and cultivation of biotechnologically relevant microalgal and cyanobacterial species isolated from Sečovlje salt pans, SloveniaEylem Atak, Petra Tavčar Verdev, Marko Petek, Anna Coll Rius, Daniel Bosch, Marko Dolinar, Viktoriia Komarysta, Neli Glavaš, Ana Rotter, 2026, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: culture conditions, halophilic organisms, hypersaline environment, identification of microorganisms, shotgun metagenomics, photosynthetic microorganisms
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4. Mentoring programmes for women in research and academia in Europe : version v1Aleksandra Thomson, María López Belloso, Theranda Beqiri, Ana Rotter, Colette Guillopé, Jasmin Schomakers, Anna Szlavi, Ermira H. Kalaj, Maria Bostenaru Dan, Fatma Demir Korkmaz, 2025, zaključena znanstvena zbirka raziskovalnih podatkov Povzetek: This dataset documents an exploratory mapping of mentorship programmes designed to support women and other marginalised groups within academic and research environments across Europe and neighbouring regions. The initiative was led by members of VOICES Working Group 1 (WG1), who contributed insights based on their local institutional knowledge. Rather than aiming for statistical representativeness, the mapping sought to capture diverse, context-specific examples of mentoring practices and structures.
Ključne besede: mentoring programmes, women in research, gender equality, data, European Union
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5. Exploring marine microbial diversity : an overview of representative sampling strategiesZrinka Ljubešić, Marija Gligora Udovič, Donata Overlingė, Filip Grgurević, Füsun Akgül, Ariola Bacu, Ana R. Díaz Marrero, Dragana Drakulović, Stefano Fazi, Susana P. Gaudêncio, Anamarija Kolda, Lucie Novoveská, Ivo Safarik, Joana Sousa, Olivier Thomas, Maggie M. Reddy, Giovanna Cristina Varese, Marlen Ines Vasquez, Tihomir Makovec, Ana Rotter, 2025, pregledni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: biodiscovery, marine microbial diversity, sampling protocol, sample preservation and storage, biorepositories, cultures, marine biology
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7. Innovative solutions for valorization of desalination brineAna Rotter, Baruch Rinkevich, Irem Deniz, Maggie M. Reddy, Mariana Girão, Maria F. Carvalho, Nina Gunde-Cimerman, Cene Gostinčar, Mercedes Cueto, Ernesta Grigalionyte-Bembič, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: Desalination is becoming increasingly important to meet the growing demand for freshwater. However, a major drawback of this technology is the production of hypersaline brine. This by-product contains salts and contaminants that have been removed during the desalination process, including antiscalants, cleaning agents, heavy metals, and organic compounds. Instead of disposing of this brine and causing environmental harm, new strategies should be developed to transform brine from a burden into an opportunity with environmental and economic benefits. Brine can harbor halotolerant and halophilic microorganisms, making it a valuable resource for studying microbial diversity, adaptations and exploring untapped biotechnological opportunities in pharmaceutical, industrial, and ecological fields. We propose two strategies of innovation: (i) using brine to cultivate micro- and macro-organisms, both of which can create circular economy models tailored to global and local needs. (ii) In addition, the amount of brine generated by desalination plants can be reduced by integrating or coupling them with biodesalination modules. These modules would harness halotolerant and halophilic organisms to retain and assimilate salts, reducing the environmental impact of desalination.
Ključne besede: desalination, brine, environmental impact, circular economy, biotechnology
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8. Seagrasses : ≠a ≠promising source of bioactive compounds for human health applicationsMartina Orlando-Bonaca, Artur Bonaca, Ana Rotter, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: Seagrasses are unique marine flowering plants that provide critical ecological services and can serve as valuable reservoirs of bioactive compounds with potential health benefits. This review explores the bioactive metabolites found in four seagrass species native to European marine waters: Cymodocea nodosa, Posidonia oceanica, Zostera marina, and Nanozostera noltei. These species exhibit diverse chemical properties, including antioxidants, antimicrobials, and anti-inflammatory agents, making them promising candidates for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic applications. Despite their promising applications in biotechnology, their full potential remains underexplored due to research and technological limitations. Future studies should focus on optimizing extraction methods, exploring synergistic interactions, and ensuring sustainable utilization of these valuable marine resources.
Ključne besede: seagrasses, European marine waters, bioactive compounds, human health applications, pharmaceutics, nutriceutics, cosmetics, marine biology
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