Histology and Sclerochronology Laboratory

General information

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About

Here, biological samples are prepared for microscopic analysis, allowing the study of tissues and structures of marine organisms, including the determination of the age of shells and corals (sclerochronology).

Area (m²)

34.00

Location

Edifício Walter Bensaúde, Horta

Floor

Code

DT-007

Location

Where the lab is located

Located in Edifício Walter Bensaúde, Horta

Envolved research in the lab

Some of the research topics explored by OKEANOS's operatives in this lab

Reproduction and growth of marine fishes, especially commercial species (fisheries biology)

Histology of gonads

Otolith preparation

Equipments

Some of the equipments in this lab that can be used.

2 drying ovens

Microtome

Hot water bath systems

Automatic tissue processor (histology)

Fume hood

2 vacuum ovens

Hard parts cutting saw

Hard parts sander (sclerochronology / otoliths)

TOP

+351292 200 400
okeanos.secretariado@uac.pt

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OKEANOS - Instituto de Investigação em Ciências do Mar

Universidade dos Açores

Rua Prof. Doutor Frederico Machado, 4,
9901-862 Horta, Faial, Açores, Portugal

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