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Abstract
2nd GCC Marine biotechnology conference was held at Sultan Qaboos University, 31 October – 1 November 2017. The conference was organized by the Center of Excellence in Marine Biotechnology, SQU. The conference focused on four major themes, including Genetics and biodiversity, Marine biofouling and its prevention, Marine natural products, and Aquaculture and fisheries. In total, 160 delegates from 23 different countries were registered for this conference and 106 delegates attended the conference. One plenary lecture and three keynote addresses were given, 39 oral and 30 poster presentations were made. The final session reviewed national and regional issues and identified some of the main challenges in marine biotechnology in the region.
Keywords
Oman
Marine biotechnology
Aquaculture
Biofouling
Genetics
Biodiversity
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Dobretsov, S. (2019). 2nd GCC Marine Biotechnology conference: emerging opportunities and future perspectives. Journal of Agricultural and Marine Sciences [JAMS], 23, 48–51. https://doi.org/10.24200/jams.vol23iss0pp48-51
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References
Al-Belushi, K., S.M. Stead, and J.G. Burgess 2015. The development of marine biotechnology in Oman: Potential for capacity building through open innovation 2015. Marine Policy 57: 147-157.
Allen, M.J., and M. Jaspars 2009. Industrial Biotechnology 5(2): 77-83.
Goddard, S., M. Delghandi, S. Dobretsov, H. Al-Oufi, S. Al-Habsi, and J.G. Burgess 2015. The first GCC Marine Biotechnology Symposium: Emerging Opportunities and Future Perspectives. Marine Biotechnology 17: 285-289.
Global Industry Analysts Inc. 2013. Marine Biotechnology, Global Strategic Business Report.
Greco, GR, and M. Cinquegrani 2016 Firms Plunge into the Sea. Marine Biotechnology Industry, a First Investigation. Frontiers Marine Science doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2015.00124.