Aquaculture & Environmental Microbiology

    We study beneficial and pathogenic microbial populations in aquatic organisms and aquatic environments, investigate the impact of abiotic and biotic factors on the (gamete) quality of farmed fishes and crustaceans, and prepare genomic tools for Quantitative Trait Locus analysis. We contribute to sustainable aquaculture and fisheries in developing countries.


  • Biofouling and aquatic pathogens
  • Gamete preservation
  • Pre- and probiotics
  • Sustainable aquaculture and fisheries in Africa, South East Asia and South America

  • Staff: Frans Ollevier
    Postdoc: Priscilla Declerck