Back to profile profile_subnav_projects - dr.ir. D (Detmer) Sipkema SEASEEDS: Ecological impact of seaweed cultivation and its associated microbiota Large-scale seaweed cultivations will be implemented in the North Sea. This will inevitably lead to increased detachment of seaweed from the... Targeted cultivation of novel (natural product producing) bacteria from the deep-sea sponge Geodia barretti Marine microbiomes are an untapped resource of natural bioactive compounds. In this project, we aim to isolate novel bacteria, which could potentially... Development of next-generation probiotics to counteract infectious diseases in oyster aquaculture This 4-year project aims to identify novel probiotics for oyster hatcheries to mitigate mortality and contribute to sustainable oyster aquaculture.