Fish parasitologist, Dr. Rubio Godoy, one of the few specialists in the country aside from doing basic research works directly with mojarra - tilapia producers to
identify harmful microorganisms and develop ways to prevent disease in the species.
The team also makes studies of the ecology of
harmful microorganisms in aquaculture farms, in order to
identify what may be the factors influencing the abundance of parasites, for example, temperature or water quality, among others.