1st National Seminar · 2026

Biotechnology and Aquatic Biodiversity:
Challenges of Valorization, Conservation, and Sustainable Development

Under the high patronage of Pr. GHOUNI Larbi, Rector of University Hassiba Benbouali of Chlef, and Pr. BOUKABCHA Nourdine, Director ISTM.
October 14th, 2026
Ténès, Algeria · Institute of Marine Sciences and Techniques
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Scientific Topics

Explore the core themes of the seminar — from biotech innovations to sustainable conservation.

Biotechnology Applied to Aquatic Ecosystems

  • Environmental DNA, metabarcoding & biodiversity study
  • Aquaculture innovations: genetic selection, sustainable nutrition
  • Microbial biotechnology & microalgae valorization

Valorization of Aquatic Resources

  • Processing of fishery & aquaculture byproducts
  • Bioactive molecules, bioprospecting & blue biotechnology
  • Development of economic sectors based on local aquatic resources

Conservation & Sustainable Management

  • Assessment of freshwater & marine ecosystems
  • Threatened species & protection strategies
  • Human activities & climate change impacts

Biodiversity of Aquatic & Wetland Fauna/Flora

  • Inventory, taxonomy, biogeography of fauna and flora
  • Ecological roles of macrophytes, microalgae, invertebrates
  • Endemic & threatened species in Algerian wetlands & coastal zones
  • Pollution, habitat degradation & climate effects on biodiversity

Objectives

This seminar aims to explore interactions between biotechnology and aquatic biodiversity, highlighting valorization, conservation, and sustainable development. It will present scientific advances in biotech applied to aquatic resources, valorization of species and ecosystems, while addressing threats from human activities, climate change, and overexploitation. Foster collaborations among researchers, students, professionals, and institutions.

Publication

Selected outstanding works will be published in a special edition of Oceanographia journal (ASJP Platform).

Seminar Program

  • Keynote Conferences – 20 minutes
  • Oral Communications – 10 minutes
  • Poster Presentations – 10 minutes
Languages: English or French
Abstract submission max: 1 to 2 abstracts per participant
Template provided via submission link

Important Dates

May 8, 2026Call for communications
August 30, 2026Deadline for abstract submission
September 15, 2026Notification of acceptance
October 14, 2026Seminar date (Ténès)

Scientific Committee

President: Dr. LAAMA Chahineza

Pr. MEZIANEAHMED Malika
Dr. MEZIANE Malika BOUKHATEM
Pr. NADJAI Saci
Pr. HABIBI Brahim
Pr. KOICHE Malika
Dr. BOUKERSI Houari
Dr. KACI Malik
Dr. BOUDJENAH Mustapha
Dr. DJEZZAR Miliani
Dr. KHAMES Gholame Ellah Y.
Dr. SENOUCI Fatima
Dr. TEBANI Mohamed
Dr. BOUGHAMOU Naima
Dr. OUDAINIA Salah Eddine
Dr. TOUBAL Abderrezak K.
Dr. BELMILOUD Nessrine
Dr. HEDIDI Djahida
Dr. RAHMANI Soraya
Dr. GUADOUCHE Leila
Dr. ZERROUKI Khayra
Dr. ZIANI Mouna
Dr. NEHAL Fatima
Dr. ALI AROUS Samir
Dr. GUENDOUZI Yassine
Dr. HANDJER Houria
Dr. MADACHE Sarah
Dr. BRADAI Abdelhamid
Dr. ZIRI Sihem

Organizing Committee

President: Dr. MEHEDI Faycal

Dr. BOUKABCHA Maamar
Dr. AMZERT Djelali
Dr. SENOUCI Rachida
Dr. RIMA Mohammed
Dr. HAFSAOUI Imed
Dr. KOUADRI SAMEUT M.
Dr. SALHI Nassira
Dr. ZEMMAR Nabila
Dr. BELDJILLALI Amina
Dr. MEHIRA Kamela
Dr. ABDELKARIM N.
Mrs. BOUZADA Nassira
Mrs. ABDI Yamina
Mr. ZAIRI Youssouf
Mr. MOKHTARI Djamel E.
Mr. NABED Abdelkader N.
Dr. MEDJAHED Khaldia
Dr. AMOKRANE Dalila
Dr. YOUCEFACHIRA Djamel
Mr. GHRIBI Tarek
Mrs. AMMICH Siham
Mrs. CHABANE Ikram
Dr. ROUAM Djawad
Honorary Invited: Pr. GHOUNI Larbi (Rector UHBC) & Pr. BOUKABCHA Nourdine (Director ISTM)
Seminar President: Dr. GHAOUACI Souad

Submit your Abstract

Participants are invited to submit their abstracts according to the proposed template for oral or poster presentations. Maximum of 2 abstracts per participant. Languages: English or French.

Submit via Google Form
Template and guidelines available on the submission platform.

Contact & Information

Email: snbba2026@univ-chlef.dz

Official platform: events.univ-chlef.dz (Seminar series)

Venue: Institute of Marine Sciences and Techniques, Ténès, Algeria

Key deadlines: Abstract submission closes August 30, 2026. Notification by Sept 15.