Aquatic Genetic Resources

Our expertise

In short
  • Genetic monitoring of important aquaculture species
  • Extensive gene bank, knowledge, and experience
  • Close collaboration with Wageningen Marine Research and the Centre for Fisheries Research

The Dutch aquaculture sector for shellfish, fish and seaweed often uses breeding stock from wild populations. It is therefore important to monitor and conserve genetic variations within those species.

Since 2022, the Centre for Genetic Resources Netherlands (CGN) has been monitoring and conserving genetic material of aquaculture species that are cultivated and occur in the wild in the Netherlands. These species are:

ShellfishFishSeaweed

Mussel

Eel

Sugar kelp

Pacific oyster

Turbot

Oarweed

Flat oyster

Pikeperch

Sea lettuce

Wakame

  1. Shellfish

    Mussel

    Fish

    Eel

    Seaweed

    Sugar kelp

  2. Shellfish

    Pacific oyster

    Fish

    Turbot

    Seaweed

    Oarweed

  3. Shellfish

    Flat oyster

    Fish

    Pikeperch

    Seaweed

    Sea lettuce

  4. Shellfish
    Fish
    Seaweed

    Wakame

We analyse the knowledge gaps and develop protocols for genetic monitoring in cooperation with experts from Wageningen Marine Research (WMR). Genetic monitoring of relevant aquaculture species is carried out and the results are analysed. Where necessary, protocols are adapted for future genetic monitoring in the further course of the programme. 

In addition to genetic monitoring, we will start a genebank for aquaculture, where starting material of the relevant species will be secured by CGN through cryopreservation of genetic material in genebank collections.

What we can do for you

Monitoring

CGN monitors the genetic diversity of populations of species that are important for Dutch aquaculture and occur in the wild in the Netherlands.

Gene bank

Starting material of relevant species and population can be secured by CGN by means of cryopreservation of genetic material in genebank collections.

CGN cooperates closely with Wageningen Marine Research (WMR) and Centre for Fisheries Research (CVO).

News (1)

News

Cryopreservation sperm European eel: where are we now?

Over the past years, a lot of research has been conducted to optimize sperm cryopreservation protocols for the European eel (Anguilla anguilla). Pauline Jéhannet, researcher in fish reproduction and cryopreservation at CGN, provides an update on the latest developments.

Do you have a question?

Ask our head of Aquatic Genetic Resources.
 

dr. W (Wout) Abbink

WR researcher

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