XVI Reunião Ibérica sobre Microalgas Nocivas e Biotoxinas Marinhas (REDIBAL)

We are pleased to announce the XVI Reunião Ibérica sobre Microalgas Nocivas e Biotoxinas Marinhas (REDIBAL 2026), which will take place from 27 to 29 May 2026, organised by CCMAR – University of Algarve.

The meeting will bring together researchers and other professionals linked to marine sciences in the Iberian Peninsula to discuss the impacts of harmful microalgae and marine biotoxins on aquaculture, fisheries and coastal tourism, promoting the exchange of scientific knowledge and the adoption of good practices in the monitoring and management of these phenomena.

Programme (coming soon)

Registration (free until 6 April – or until capacity is reached)

Abstract submission (until 6 April) – it is important to mention if you are a student (and attach proof) to be eligible for the best student presentation award.

Abstract submission details

When submitting the abstract, participants must select the thematic session that best fits their work.

Session 1 – Climate change and global trends
Impact of climate change and environmental factors on the proliferation of toxic microalgae, emerging species and biotoxin production.
Session 2 – New toxins and emerging toxins
Identification of new toxins, detection of producing organisms and study of trophic bioaccumulation in marine organisms.
Session 3 – Impacts of toxic microalgae and biotoxins
Impact of toxic microalgae and biotoxins on marine ecosystems and organisms.
Session 4 – Biotechnological applications of biotoxins
Use of biotoxins (or bioactive compounds) in biotechnology, pharmacology and the development of bioindicators, including potential therapeutic and industrial applications.
Session 5 – Monitoring, mitigation and decision support
Monitoring, regulation and analysis of biotoxins in bivalves, using data science, modelling and intelligent systems to predict blooms, contamination and support decisions in harvesting, aquaculture and public health.

Social event: 29 May, 2.30 p.m.

Technicians Luís Santo and Jorge Manhita will be giving a guided tour of Faro's historic centre and the Municipal Museum of Faro - visits will be free of charge.

Closing dinner

On 29 May at 7 p.m., a closing dinner will be held for meeting participants. Attendance at the dinner is optional and the cost will be borne by the participants themselves.
More information about the venue and cost of the dinner will be available shortly.

Sandra Lage, Centro de Ciências do Mar, Universidade do Algarve
José Paulo da Silva, Centro de Ciências do Mar, Universidade do Algarve
Pedro Reis Costa, Centro de Ciências do Mar, Universidade do Algarve & Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera
Ana Amorim, Centro de Ciências do Mar e do Ambiente, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa
Francisco Hernandez, Oceanographic Center of Vigo, Spanish Oceanographic Institute (IEO, CSIC)
Vitor Vasconcelos, Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental¸ Universidade do Porto
Alexandre Campos, Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental, Universidade do Porto
Javier Moreno-Andrés, Instituto de Investigación Marina, Universidad de Cádiz
Mònica Campàs, Instituto de Investigación y Tecnología Agroalimentarias, IRTA – La Rapita
Lucía Soliño Alonso, Oceanographic Center of Vigo, Spanish Oceanographic Institute (IEO, CSIC) and European Union Reference Laboratory for Monitoring of Marine Biotoxins (EURLMB)
Vítor Gonçalves, Centro de investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos, Universidade dos Açores
Juan Blanco, Centro de Investigacións Mariñas, Vilanova de Arousa, Spain
José Javier Fernández Castro, Instituto Universitario de Bio-Orgánica Antonio González (IUBO-AG), Universidad de La Laguna
Catarina Braga, S2aqua
Yolanda Pazos González, Xefa de Unidade de Oceanografía e Fitoplancto

The XVI Reunião Ibérica sobre Microalgas Nocivas e Biotoxinas Marinhas is being held within the scientific scope of the following projects:

PREHAB: Predator-Prey Chemical Warfare and the Forecasting of Harmful Algal Blooms (LCF/BQ/PR23/11980049), financiado pela Fundação “la Caixa” (ID 100010434), através de uma Bolsa Junior Leader Retaining Fellowship.

PROCOAST: Producers & Toxicity Assessment of Tetrodotoxin and analogues on the Portuguese Coast (2024.04866.RESTART), financiado pela Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia, através do Programa RESTART – 2ª edição.

Mission Interface. Project co-funded by the PRR – Recovery and Resilience Plan of the European Union (operation code 01/C05-i02/2022.P148).

EarlyTOX funded by national funds through the FCT – Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P., under Ref. 2024.17161.PEX.

MultiALIVE was supported by Algarve 2030, Lisboa 2030, Portugal 2030 and the European Union. European Funds Closer to You.