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Academic Cycle
The PPGOB has an academic cycle based on semesters: 4 for Master and 8 for Doctorate. All courses are taught in a condensed way with a bi-monthly duration. We currently have 29 registered regular courses that cover a wide range of subjects and areas of study in Marine Sciences.
In order to earn the degree of Master or Doctor in Biological Oceanography, the student must earn a total of 24 or 48 credits, respectively, in courses from the Program, pass the Qualifying Examination (only for doctorate candidates), and be approved in their dissertation or thesis.
Of the total, 2 and 6 credits in the Master and Doctorate, respectively, can be obtained through scientific production, as follows:
A) As the first author, up to 1 (one) credit for each 2 (two) abstracts of papers presented in Conference(s), or for 1 (one) complete publication in conference annals.
B) As the first author, at the discretion of the Coordination, up to 3 (three) credits for work published and/or unconditionally accepted in a scientific journal with an editorial board, or book chapter.
C) As co-author, at the discretion of the Coordination, up to 2 (two) credits for each work published and/or unconditionally accepted in a scientific journal with an editorial board, or book chapter.
In addition, 2 (two) and 4 (four) credits are awarded for the teaching internship of master’s and doctoral students, respectively. Although there are no mandatory courses in the program, some of them are strongly recommended for all students, such as Scientific Methodology I and II and Fundamentals of Oceanography. These courses play an important role in the overall formation of the student, ensuring a minimum baseline of knowledge in Oceanography and assisting in the formulation of research projects.
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03/10/201713h31Notícia
Admission
Ingresso Regular
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Estágio Pós-doutoral
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Docentes
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Bolsas de Estudo
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03/02/202114h57Notícia
Aquatic Toxicology
The research group led by professor Juliano Zanetti works mainly in the multi-user laboratories of the Physiological Sciences building (ICB-FURG).
The group initially developed several studies with the so-called Environmental Biomarkers. Currently, the research goes beyond this line of work, encompassing other major topics such as the effects of pollution on aquatic organisms and studies on the adaptation of aquatic biota to pollution.
Thus, the group promotes teaching and research activities in Aquatic Toxicology. Both undergraduate and graduate students can participate in field collection and get involved in laboratory analysis of biochemical and molecular samples.
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03/02/202114h45Notícia
Artisanal Fisheries Resources
The Laboratory of Artisanal Fisheries Resources and Ecological Modeling is linked to the Institute of Oceanography at FURG and has been active since the 1980s in teaching, research, and extension activities related to the artisanal fisheries sector, embarked or disembarked, in the estuarine and marine regions of the municipality of Rio Grande. It also does research on fishing and ecology in the Patos-Mirim lagoon region.
The work of this laboratory has addressed aspects ranging from the structure of fleets and artisanal fishermen communities, captured species and their biology, fish consumption, and the use of renewable natural resources in a holistic approach, through qualitative and quantitative modeling of these ecosystems. The interactions of amateur (sport) and professional (commercial) fishing are also studied.
The laboratory is led by Prof. Dr. Gonzalo Velasco C., who is a professor/supervisor at PPGOB and PPGBAAC.
The main research lines of the Lab are:
- Population dynamics, biology and ecology of marine and estuarine fishery resources.
- Management of small and medium scale fisheries.
- Ecology and modeling of aquatic ecosystems.
- Impacts of fisheries on elasmobranch species.
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03/02/202114h58Notícia
Chondrichthyes
The study of sharks and rays has been a differential at FURG since the 1980s, attracting students and researchers from all over the world. Currently, the Chondrichthyes Research Center is located in the Morphology Laboratory 2, and is coordinated by Professor Maria Cristina Oddone, from the Morphology Sector (ICB).
Ongoing research projects are related to the following major areas: Developmental Biology (Embryology), Reproductive Biology, Taxonomy, Morphology, Phylogeny, and Fisheries and Conservation of Chondrichthyes.
The undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to do field and laboratory work, and also to participate concomitantly in the ongoing Extension projects, such as the Backpack Sharks project, oriented to the Initial Education of schools in the city of Rio Grande; and the collaboration project with the Military Brigade Environmental Command (PATRAM), related to the study of specimens from fishing seizures of endangered species.
First photograph (top): angel shark [Many thanks to @talleslisboa]
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03/02/202109h47Notícia
Coastal Plant Ecology
The Laboratory of Coastal Plant Ecology (ECOVECO) was established in the 1970s by Prof. Ulrich Seeliger. Together with Professors César Cordazzo and César Costa, the group worked on the physiology and ecology of plants of coastal dunes, tidal flats and estuarine bottoms. Currently, ECOVECO is led by Prof. Margareth Copertino, focusing on the ecology and primary production of submerged macroalgae and prairies in marine and estuarine ecosystems. Research projects aim to understand how climatic, hydrological and oceanographic factors affect the structure and functioning of benthic primary producers and the consequences for higher trophic levels and system components.
In the group, post-doc researchers, graduate and undergraduate students carry out interdisciplinary studies, in collaboration with researchers from other areas and institutions. ECOVECO participates in the research projects PELD-ELPA, ReBentos, Rede CLIMA and Blue Carbon Scientific Working Group projects and is active in the Graduate Program in Biological Oceanography and Oceanology undergraduate courses. -
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Contact
Executive Scretary: Bel. Vera Regina Oliveira Santos- ccpgob@furg.br
- Alexandre Miranda Garcia
- Luiz Felipe Cestari Dumont
- Luciano Dalla Rosa
- Luis Gustavo Cardoso
- Maíra Proietti
- Erik Muxagata
- Letícia Cazarin Baldoni (student representative)
- Maria de Los Angeles (student representative)
- Outreach Committee (Comdiv)
- comdiv.ppgob@gmail.com
- Renato Mitsuo Nagata
- Marianna de Oliveira Lanari
- Márcio Silva de Souza
- Juliana Couto Di Tullio
- Maíra Proietti
- Marcelo Aguiar Rodrigues (discente)
- Luis Gustavo Cardoso
- Selection Committee (Comsel)
- comsel.ppgob.furg@gmail.com
- Silvina Botta (Chairperson)
- Renato Mitsuo Nagata (Secretary)
- Carlos Rafael Borges Mendes
- Maira Proietti
- Leonir André Colling
- Gonzalo Velasco Canziani
- Qualifying Committee (Comqual)
- ppgob.comqual@gmail.com
- Margareth Copertino (Chairperson)
- Carlos Rafael Borges Mendes
- Luiz Felipe Cestari Dumont
- Alexandre Miranda Garcia
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03/10/201713h26Notícia
Courses
We currently have 29 regular courses that cover a wide range of subjects and areas of study in Marine Sciences. All courses of the program are offered in a condensed format with a bi-monthly duration.
Current courses
Fundamentals of Oceanography
Bayesian Decision Analysis (01072P)
Fisheries Assessment and Management (OC045)
Bioecology of Cephalopods (OC090)
Bioecology of Cyanobacteria (QU009)
Marine Mammal Biology (OC052)
Marine Zooplankton Biology (OC039)
Microbial Food Chain in Marine Environments (OC062)
Estuarine Fish Ecology (0CO87)
Phytoplankton and Marine Protozooplankton Ecology (OC048)
Ichthyoplankton Ecology (OC050)
Physiological Effects of Pollution (FG004)
Teaching Internship Doctorate (EDGOBD)
Teaching Internship Master’s (EDGOBM)
Experimental Statistics (01055P)
Multivariate Statistics (01056P)
PhysioEcology of Marine Phytoplankton (OC035)
Hydroacoustics applied to fisheries, fisheries research and marine ecology (OC080)
Ichthyology (OC009)
Population Parameters in Fisheries (OC044)
Marine Chemistry (QU002)
Doctoral thesis (TE002)
Master's thesis (TE001)
Scientific Methodology: Projects and Seminars I
Scientific Methodology: Projects and Seminars II
Coastal Benthos Ecology
Marine Mammal Interactions with Fishing Activities
Use of Stable Isotopes in Aquatic Ecology
Physical-biological Processes in the Ocean for Sensing
Advanced Techniques for Habitat Modeling of Marine Fauna
Seabird Ecology
Ecology of Macroalgae and Submerged Phanerogams
Reproductive Biology of Chondrichthyes
* Courses offered as “Special Topics” will be announced every semester
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03/02/202114h50Notícia
Cyanobacteria and Phycotoxins
The Laboratory of Cyanobacteria and Phycotoxins (LCF), formerly the Cyanobacterial Research Unit (UPC), was created in 1986 and since then has interacted with the community through training, teaching, research, and extension. It is active in different lines of research such as biochemistry, ecotoxicology, physiology and ecology of cyanobacteria, as well as laboratory experiments and studies on phycotoxins (phytoplankton and cyanobacteria), animal and environmental health, interaction of environmental factors with the formation of harmful blooms and climate change and its effects on phytoplankton and cyanobacteria. Work is being done on nitrogen (N2) fixation by cyanobacteria; there is a cyanobacterial culture bank, including N2-fixing strains isolated from rice fields, swamps, marshes, estuaries, and coastal zones. We have also invested in marine strains of cyanobacteria and diatoms, especially those producing phycotoxins. We are active in the Graduate Programs (Masters and PhD level) in Biological Oceanography and Oceanology (formerly Physical, Chemical and Geological Oceanography).
More information: https://cianobacterias.furg.br/ and https://www.facebook.com/cianobacterias
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03/02/202114h26Notícia
Decapod Crustaceans
The Laboratory of Decapod Crustaceans (LCD) develops research and trains human resources in the area of ecology and fisheries of crustaceans since the 1970s. Currently, Prof. Dr. Luiz Felipe Cestari Dumont is responsible for the LCD and directs research from taxonomy to the use of innovative tools such as molecular biology to identify populations and the use of side scan sonar to identify and quantify the marks left on the substrate by bottom trawls.
LCD also develops research in the area of characterization and quantification of discards associated with shrimp fisheries, an activity that tends to cause major impacts, especially in coastal environments.
The pink shrimp Penaeus paulensis is one of the most studied species, taking into account its economic and ecological importance. These studies include the analysis of prediction models on the recruitment of this species in the Patos Lagoon estuary.
Our lab is active in the Graduate Program in Biological Oceanography (PPGOB) at the master and doctoral levels.
Many thanks to @talleslisboa for the first and third photographs.
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03/02/202114h42Notícia
Ecology and Conservation of Marine Megafauna
The main focus of the activities developed in the Laboratory is the ecology and conservation of marine megafauna species, especially mammals and turtles. Professors of this Laboratory are involved in teaching activities, both at under graduation and graduation levels, and in the development of research projects in the western South Atlantic and Southern Oceans that have fostered the training of human resources and quality scientific production.
The main research lines are: 1. long term monitoring strandings of marine mammals and turtles on the coast of RS; 2. influence of oceanographic and physiographic parameters on the distribution, composition, abundance and trophic ecology of the components of marine megafauna in polar and subtropical environments; 3. Interaction of marine mammals and turtles with fishing activities; 4. trophic ecology of marine mammals and turtles; 5. population genetics of marine mammals and turtles; 6. ecology and conservation of franciscana and Lahille’s bottlenose dolphins.
The Laboratory has an important infrastructure in place and the work of Professors Eduardo R. Secchi, Silvina Botta and Luciano Dalla Rosa, as well as post-doctoral fellows, technical fellows and undergraduate and graduate students.
To follow more (Instagram): @ecomegafurg
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03/02/202114h33Notícia
Ecology of Benthic Invertebrates
The Laboratory of Benthic Invertebrate Ecology was created in the 1970s, where researchers and professors Dr. Carlos Bemvenuti, Dr. Ricardo Capítoli and Dr. Norton Gianuca worked. Since 2011 it is coordinated by Dr. André Colling.
The Laboratory develops research in ecology of sandy beaches, ecology of estuarine environments and continental shelf, investigating how the interactions between invertebrates and muddy, sandy and consolidated substrates occur. Research is focused on understanding how benthic invertebrate species respond to environmental fluctuations and anthropogenic impacts.
The teaching activities are focused on undergraduate studies in Oceanology and Biological Sciences, and graduate studies in Biological Oceanography (Masters and PhD).
To follow more (Instagram): @bentologyfurg
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03/02/202114h32Notícia
Ecology of Ichthyoplankton
The Laboratory of Ichthyoplankton Ecology (LEI) started its activities in the late 1970s under the coordination of Dr. Graciela Weiss, was led by Dr. Chossi Sinque (1992- 1996) and is currently coordinated by Dr. José H. Muelbert. The group's research activities focus on elucidating aspects of the ecology of estuarine and marine fish eggs and larvae. New directions of LEI seek to increase knowledge through studies of growth, mortality, dispersal and transport, and the effects of climate change. LEI has intense exchange with laboratories in other national and international institutions, and participates in research networks such as the South Atlantic Climate Change Consortium (SACC); the Long Term Ecological Research Program (PELD); the National Institute of Marine Science and Technology (INCT-Mar COI) and the Coastal Zones module of the Climate Network.
Additional information can be found at http://dgp.cnpq.br/dgp/espelhogrupo/
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Environmental Statistics
PhD professors Paul G. Kinas, Juliano Marangoni and Raquel da Fontoura Nicolette are part of the Environmental Statistics Laboratory (LEA) of the Institute of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics - FURG.
In LEA, in-depth research on statistical analysis and modeling of environmental phenomena is conducted. In these researches, it is sought to obtain improvements in the methodologies of analysis aiming to adapt general statistical models to the particularities of the studied phenomena.
To this end, both conventional frequentist methods and the Bayesian approach are used, solving problems in quantitative ecology, time series, conservation biology and fisheries biology. The LEA is also responsible for collecting and systematizing data on the artisanal fisheries production in the Patos Lagoon estuary and on the industrial ocean fishing unloaded at the fishing terminals of Rio Grande, producing periodical Statistical Bulletins on the fishing activity in the region. The LEA provides statistical advice to a wide variety of research projects, dissertations and thesis, including those in the PPGOB.
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03/02/202114h39Notícia
Fishing Technology and Hydroacoustics
In the Laboratory of Fishing Technology and Hydroacoustics, under the coordination of professors Stefan Weigert and Lauro Saint Pastous Madureira, fishing and ecological research projects are developed. There is a team of researchers there specialized in the use of hydroacoustic equipment for the prospecting, mapping, and estimation of pelagic fish biomass, and in the analysis of the interaction between marine organisms and environmental and oceanographic conditions.
Due to the nature of the studies carried out in the Laboratory of Fishing Technology and Hydroacoustics, the opportunities to embark both on research vessels and fishing boats are frequent, which provides great sea experience to its research team.
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03/02/202114h41Notícia
Ichthyology
The Laboratory of Ichthyology (LabIctio) of the Institute of Oceanography at FURG was created in the late 1970s by Dr. Labbish N. Chao. Currently, LabIctio is led by professors Dr. Alexandre M. Garcia and Dr. João P. Vieira, with the collaboration of undergraduate and graduate students and researchers in Brazil and abroad.
Our research lines are focused on the ecology of freshwater, estuarine and marine fish species, mainly investigating the influence of climate change on species behavior. The LabIctio is engaged in long-term monitoring (PELD-ELPA project) involving monthly field activities, in which the influence of anthropogenic activities on fish abundance and composition, short- and long-term climatic events and their effects on the species, and changes in trophic community interactions due to climate change are mainly evaluated.
It also investigates how different migrating fish species may transfer energy between freshwater-estuarine-sea environments through their movement and feeding interactions using techniques such as otolith microchemistry and stable isotopes.
The LabIctio in the Postgraduate Biological Oceanography (PPGOB) and the Postgraduate Biology of Continental Aquatic Environments (PPGBAC), both at the MSc and PhD levels.
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03/10/201713h29Notícia
Infrastructure
Laboratórios
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Biblioteca
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03/10/201713h25Notícia
Introduction
The privileged geographical location of the city of Rio Grande, on the margins of the channel that connects the waters of the Atlantic Ocean to the estuary of Patos Lagoon, led to the establishment of an important maritime port as early as the 18th century, and later awakened attention to the importance of studies related to the marine environment. The first step that led to the development of Marine Sciences in this region was the creation of the Rio Grande Society for Oceanographic Studies on March 20, 1953, by a group of enthusiasts, among whom the prominent malacologist Prof. Eliezer de Carvalho Rios stands out. In a building lent by the City Hall, located at the city's main square, this Society installed the Oceanographic Museum, where research was developed and an exhibition was set up for visitors, contributing to spark the local population's interest in marine sciences. In 1973, the Center of Marine Sciences was created at FURG, highlighting the implementation of the Atlantic Oceanographic Base in April 1978, which concentrated research in its six centers: Biological Oceanography, Geological Oceanography, Physical-Chemical Oceanography, Fisheries Evaluation and Technology of Fish as a Food Resource. In 1977 the centers were extinguished during the University Reform and departments were created, leading to the incorporation of the Atlantic Oceanographic Base to the Oceanography Department. After thirty years, in 2008, the departments were extinguished and Institutes were created. In this current structure, the Institute of Oceanography (IO-FURG) brings together the researchers and students of four graduate and two undergraduate programs in Marine Sciences: besides the Graduate Program in Biological Oceanography (GPBO), the Graduate Program in Coastal Management (GPCM), Aquaculture (GPA) and Physical, Chemical and Geological Oceanography (GPFCGO).
FURG, realizing the potential of its geographical insertion and the integrating capacity of this condition for the various knowledge areas, instituted as its Philosophy and Policy, approved by the University Council in 1987 (Resolution 14/87), its natural inclination for the study of the Coastal Ecosystem, seeking to reach and improve the understanding of the inter-relationships between the organisms that constitute it, including humans, and the environment. Since then, FURG's actions focused on the marine and coastal environment have been present in all its undergraduate and graduate courses.
Graduate Program in Biological Oceanography
The Master's program in Biological Oceanography was created in 1978, with the approval of the Ministry of Education and Culture (Of 42/78-SE / CNPG). It was the first Postgraduate course of the University, and its constant evolution led to the creation of the Doctorate program in Biological Oceanography in 1992, supported by the Scientific and Technological Development Support Program (PADCT), in which CAPES managed the formation of human resources.
Throughout its 38 years of existence, the Postgraduate Program in Biological Oceanography (PPGOB) at FURG has evolved continuously towards maximum excellence in its academic and scientific activities. PPGOB is internationally recognized today as one of the outstanding programs in its research field in Brazil. The Program focuses on the main areas of Biological Oceanography such as Fisheries Oceanography; Marine Biotechnology and Applied Oceanography; Pollution, Modeling and Environmental Management; and Systematics, Biology and Ecology of Marine and Estuarine Organisms, using both rigorous experimental field and laboratory studies, as well as theoretical approaches. Applied research has been directed towards biological conservation. The Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Biological Oceanography have received the score "6" from CAPES, of a maximum of “7”. By the end of 2019, a total of 145 Doctoral e 379 Master’s students had earned a degree from PPGOB, among which 33 (7%) were international students who found at FURG the opportunity for their academic and scientific development.
The PPGOB has contributed over time with the formation of highly qualified human resources and with research that has subsidized public policies for ecosystem conservation and sustainable use of the country's marine resources. The activities developed in the PPGOB are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals defined by the United Nations in 2015, which can be found at this link https://nacoesunidas.org/pos2015/agenda2030/
Course Objectives
The main objectives of the Postgraduate Program in Biological Oceanography (PPGOB) are to provide in-depth knowledge in the field of biological oceanography and to prepare human resources for scientific research, higher education and the non-academic job market.
Specifically, the PPGOB aims to
(a) broaden and disseminate knowledge about the biological oceanography of the marine and coastal environments of Brazil and their interrelationships with the global ocean;b) To supply specialized and high level labor for the growing national market of professionals connected to the marine sciences, also helping the decision makers in themes connected to the sea;
c) To form professionals of high academic-scientific capacity, enabling and qualifying the marine sciences in the country and, in this way, to propitiate the insertion of Brazil, with quality, in the international forums of the area;
d) to promote scientific and applied integration among professionals linked to marine sciences at FURG, Brazil and the international community; and
e) contribute to regional, national and international development and integration by seeking partners in other educational institutions for the Integration of Marine Sciences.
Graduates profile
Graduates of our graduate program are qualified to investigate the ecological relationships between biotic and abiotic components of coastal and marine environments and to work in applied areas such as fisheries oceanography, marine pollution, ecological modeling, environmental management, marine biotechnology, and biodiversity conservation. The environments and ecological systems in which our graduates work are very diverse and range from estuaries, coastal waters, and the deep sea of the southwest Atlantic Ocean to the entire Brazilian Exclusive Economic Zone, tropical oceanic islands, and the Antarctic region.
Coordination
Currently the coordination of the PPGOB is composed by professors Dr. Erik Muxagata (coordinator) and Dr. Luciano Dalla Rosa (deputy coordinator). The coordinating committee is composed of professors Dr. Alexandre Miranda Garcia, Dr. Luíz Felipe Cestari Dumont, Dr. Maíra Carneiro Proietti, Dr. Erik Muxagata, Dr. Luciano Dalla Rosa, and the students Letícia Cazarin Baldoni and Gabriel Canani Sampaio. The program's secretary is Mrs. Vera Santos de Oliveira. See here the entire composition of the committees (selection, promotion and qualification) of the PPGOB.
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03/02/202114h43Notícia
Laboratory of Demersal and Cephalopod Fishery Resources
The Laboratory of Demersal and Cephalopod Fishery Resources is linked to the Institute of Oceanography at FURG and has been active, since 1976, in teaching activities, monitoring of industrial marine fisheries landed in the city of Rio Grande and fisheries research.
Over the years, the research developed in the laboratory has subsidized public policies for the sustainable management of marine fishery resources in southern Brazil. The laboratory relies on the activities of Professors Luis Gustavo Cardoso and Manuel Haimovici, mainly in the PPGOB (masters and doctorate).
The main research lines of the Laboratory are:
- Fisheries biology, assessment, and management of marine fishery resources
- Taxonomy and biodiversity of cephalopods
- Ecology, population dynamics, assessment and management of cephalopods
- Ecosystem impacts of fisheries
- Biodiversity of the demersal marine nekton
To follow more (Instagram): @demersais
Acknowledgments to @talleslisboa for providing the first and third photos: Atlantic bigeye Priacanthus arenatus and stripped weakfish Cynoscion guatucupa and octopus Octopus vulgaris.
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03/02/202114h48Notícia
Laboratory of Zooplankton
The Laboratory of Zooplankton (LABZOO) investigates the role of zooplankton in the transfer of energy to different ecosystem components, as well as responses of planktonic assemblages to climate change, pollution and biological invasions. Founded in 1978, it is one of the oldest laboratories at FURG and is currently led by Profs. Erik Muxagata, Renato Nagata, and the research technician Savênia Silveira working in research, extension, and in the training of researchers (MSc and PhD levels) through the PPGOB.
Research is carried out over a vast region of the South Atlantic, from its tropical portion to the extreme south of Brazil and in the Antarctic ocean. In the Laboratory, zooplankton organisms are used in studies on ecology, toxicology, and life cycles. LABZOO's research lines are
- Continuous monitoring of the mesozooplankton in the Patos Lagoon Estuary;
- Functional morphology and biomechanics of zooplankton;
- Secondary production of mesozooplankton;
- Continuous Plankton Recorder (CPR) data collection and analysis;
- Zooplankton cultures for use in aquaculture and bioassays;
- Characterization of biofouling and its interaction with pelagic-benthic coupling;
For more information visit our website, get to know our projects, our team and a little more about zooplankton organisms, the little giants of aquatic ecosystems!
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18/05/202117h48Notícia
LEF Ciencias do Mar-I
Las actividades de investigación y enseñanza de PPGOB también se llevan a cabo a bordo del Laboratorio de Enseñanza Flotante LEF Ciencias do Mar I, que fue el primero de cuatro barcos fabricados para aumentar la experiencia a bordo de los estudiantes y realizar investigaciones en las cuatro regiones de Brasil. El Ciencias do Mar-I sirve a FURG y otras 7 universidades en la región sur de Brasil.
Construido en el astillero INACE, en Fortaleza (CE), el “Ciências do Mar I” tiene 32 m de longitud total y 7,85 m de ancho, dos motores con 450 BHP de potencia, pudiendo mantener una velocidad de crucero de 10 nudos, con gran economía de combustible.
El buque cuenta con dos laboratorios y toda una gama de instrumentos científicos, con receptores instalados en carenados en la parte inferior del casco, para investigar las capas sumergidas del océano y el fondo marino. Está equipado con cinco cabrestantes y una grúa, de diferentes capacidades, diseñados para lanzar y recolectar colectores de muestras y realizar operaciones de pesca. Dispone de camarotes con capacidad total para la pernoctación de 18 estudiantes y profesores, así como alojamiento para ocho tripulantes.
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10/02/202117h27Notícia
LEF Ciências do Mar-I (english)
Research and teaching activities in the Graduate Program in Biological Oceanography are also developed aboard the Floating Teaching Laboratory Ciências do Mar-I, which is one of the four research vessels built to enhance students' onboard experience and research throughout distinct Brazilian regions. The "Ciências do Mar-I" serves FURG and 7 other Universities in southern Brazil.
Built at INACE shipyard, in Fortaleza (CE), the "Ciências do Mar I" has a total length of 32 meters and a beam of 7.85 meters, two 450 BHP engines, and can maintain a cruising speed of 10 knots, with great fuel economy.
The vessel has two laboratories and several scientific instruments, with receivers installed in fairings on the bottom of the hull to investigate the submerged layers of the ocean and the seabed. It is equipped with five winches and a crane, of different capacities, for launching and collecting samplers and for fishing operations. It has cabins with total overnight capacity for 18 students and professors, and accommodations for eight crew members.
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03/02/202114h59Notícia
Marine Aquaculture Station
The Marine Aquaculture Station "Prof. Marcos Marchiori" (EMA), of the Oceanography Institute of FURG, was inaugurated in 1990. In it, Prof. Dr. Wilson Francisco Britto Wasielesky Junior is responsible for the Carcinoculture Laboratory and the coordination of the Shrimp Project, besides acting in teaching, extension, and undergraduate and postgraduate research.
The main related research lines are: 1) Production of Aquatic Invertebrate Organisms and Primary Producers; and 2) Applied Biotechnology and Aquaculture.
In terms of cultivation, the shrimp group is particularly investigated, since research and studies on these animals can also supply local, regional, and national socio-economic demands.
It is active in the Graduate Program in Biological Oceanography (PPGOB) and in the Graduate Program in Aquaculture (PPGAqui), both at the master's and doctorate levels.
It is active in the Graduate Program in Biological Oceanography (PPGOB) and in the Graduate Program in Aquaculture (PPGAqui), both at the master's and doctorate levels.
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03/02/202114h53Notícia
Marine Molecular Ecology
The Marine Molecular Ecology Laboratory of IO/FURG was created in 2015 by its coordinator Prof. Maíra Proietti to use genetic tools to elucidate biological and ecological aspects of marine organisms. The main lines of research are phylogeny and molecular taxonomy, genetic identification of species, population genetics, and evaluation of biological characteristics of organisms.
Additionally, this laboratory hosts the Marine Debris Project (@projeto.lixomarinho), dedicated to research activities about the distribution, characteristics, and impacts of litter at sea, as well as outreach activities on the subject.
Undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral students work in the lab, and the teaching activities are focused on Oceanology undergraduate and graduate students in Biological Oceanography (Masters and Ph.D. levels).
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03/02/202114h59Notícia
Physiological Sciences
The research group led by Prof. Adalto Bianchini at the Federal University of Rio Grande - FURG, in Rio Grande, RS, Brazil, works in the lines of Physiological Effects of Pollutants, Osmoregulation and Excretion, and Biomarkers and pollution monitoring in aquatic environments.
This group works mainly in the multi-user laboratories of the "Physiological Sciences" building in the Institute of Biological Sciences (ICB) at FURG. Our work is concentrated in the Toxicology, Determinations, Functional Biochemistry, Flowmetry and Animal Facility laboratories.
Studies focus on the effect of stressors (natural or man-made) such as salinity variation, global warming, or the presence of contaminants on the physiology of aquatic organisms. In addition, there are also "applied" issues, such as the identification of biomarkers of stress for use as an environmental assessment tool. Various approaches are used, such as laboratory experiments, mesocosm experiments, and field work!
It is active in the Graduate programs (M.Sc. and Ph.D. levels) in Physiological Sciences and Biological Oceanography.
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03/02/202114h30Notícia
Phytoplankton and Marine Microorganisms
The Laboratory of Phytoplankton and Marine Microorganisms (LabFito) started with professors and doctors Clarisse Odebrecht, Marli Bergesch, Virginia Maria Tavano and Paulo César Abreu, who developed and established research programs of national and international scope, and who were responsible for the training of several professionals specialized in studies on marine, estuarine, and coastal phytoplankton. Currently, LabFito is led by professors Rafael Mendes and Fernanda Giannini who, besides maintaining the high level of quality in teaching and research, have been implementing and establishing new thematic lines, such as chemotaxonomy and bio-optics, applied to the study of phytoplankton.
LabFito participates in several research projects in the area of Marine Phytoplankton Ecology, with special focus on the South Atlantic and Antarctic Peninsula, including coastal regions such as the Patos Lagoon estuary (RS). The LabFito also has an extensive culture collection with several species of microalgae, enabling the conduction of research and laboratory experiments in the area of Ecophysiology.
All research and studies are related to the high biodiversity of the phytoplankton groups, using techniques and approaches from the most traditional (microscopy) to the most modern such as Molecular Biology. The teaching activities are focused on undergraduate Oceanology and graduate (Masters and PhD) in Biological Oceanography and Oceanology.
To follow more (Instagram): @labfitofurg
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03/02/202120h51Notícia
R/V Atlântico Sul
The R/V Atlântico Sul is a trawler-type vessel built in 1976. With 36 m length, 8 m beam and 4.3 m head, it has a crew of 12 people and can house up to 14 researchers. Its maximum draught is 4.5 meters, with a maximum speed of 11 knots, and an autonomy of 25 days at sea. Its hold storages up to 50 m³, the oil tank has a capacity of 120 tons and can carry 38 m³ of water.
The R/V Atântico Sul is capable of performing several research tasks, with one MWM td 440 engine (8810 hp - 870 rpm), 2 auxiliary MWM-229-6 engines (120 hp) and 2 generators (60 KVA, 220 Vac), and can operate several pieces of oceanographic instruments. The fishing winch, with MWM td 232-12 (350 hp) engine, has a drum with a capacity of 2000 m of 3/4" cable. The oceanographic winch, with autonomous hydraulic drive, 4000 m drum of 1/4" cable and speed up to 45 m/min of cable with a load capacity of 1,640 kg. It has an electro-hydraulic trawl-EYE winch, with hydraulically driven net drum for 3000 m of 12 mm cable (coaxial cable).
A room with scientific hydro-acoustic equipment (area 8 m²) houses the EK-500 SIMRAD scientific sounding system (38 and 120 Khz), and the MKT-21 seawater thermograph (Murayama Denky). The wet lab (16 m²) allows for sample treatment, filtration, and processing of newly collected material. The dry lab (12 m²) enables the installation of computers and other equipment for data collection. Besides the scientific equipment, the R/V Atlântico Sul has the following fishing equipment: trawl-EYE system; EQ-100 SIMRAD 49 Khz probe; ES 700 SIMRAD 70 Khz probe; SL 490 SIMRAD 49 Khz sonar.
In 2012 the INCTMar-COI proposal, led by PPGOB´s faculty members, was approved at the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq). Part of the funding resources is being used for a significant revitalization of the vessel, including engine refurbishment and acquisition of oceanographic instruments, such as a rosette with 24 metal-free bottles for water sampling.
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03/10/201713h26Notícia
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03/02/202114h37Notícia
Waterbirds and Sea Turtles Laboratory
The Waterbirds and Sea Turtles Lab. (LAATM) is located at the Federal University of Rio Grande - FURG, in Rio Grande, RS, Brazil and is led by Prof. Leandro Bugoni. The lab is part of the "Ecology group”, together with the Laboratory of Limnology, of the Institute of Biological Sciences (ICB) at FURG. Together with undergraduate and graduate students, the various aspects of seabird, continental waterbird, and sea turtle ecology are investigated. There is interest in the various aspects of basic ecology (such as trophic ecology, species occurrence), and applied conservation issues (e.g. habitat use, incidental capture in fisheries, and pollutants). Conventional tools (such as stomach contents analysis and taxidermy) are used, as well as innovative and more sophisticated technologies such as stable isotopes, isotope mixing models, and remote sensing tracking. The lab is active in studies at MSc and PhD levels in the Graduate Programs in Biology of Freshwater Environments and Biological Oceanography.