Harmful algal blooms (HABs) and marine toxins are an increasing threat to seafood safety and bivalve aquaculture, causing health risks and significant economic losses. Traditional methods to clean bivalves are often slow and insufficient to remove these toxins.
InnovBivalves aims to develop a novel depuration protocol using the natural detoxification mechanisms of bivalves. By activating specific molecular receptors with safe natural compounds, our approach will try to accelerate toxin elimination in an efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective way. Combining molecular biology and innovative delivery methods, the project aims to turn contaminated bivalves into safe, high-quality seafood while supporting a resilient aquaculture industry.