This CV summarizes Sara Barrento's educational and professional experience in marine biology and fisheries. She has a PhD in Animal Science from the University of Porto and has held various research roles, including as a postdoctoral researcher and lecturer. Her areas of expertise include aquaculture, seaweed cultivation, and food/fuel security. She has authored numerous papers, secured research funding, supervised students, and engaged in public outreach through science communication.

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papers
Keynotes
Reports
Book chapters
Posters
2004
Marine Biology & Fisheries
Algarve University
2005
Research Assistant
Algarve University
2006
Research Assistant, IPMA
2009
Freelance
2010
PhD in Animal Science
Porto University
2010
PDRA,
IPMA, Lisbon
2011
PDRA, Swansea University
2013
Post Doc Fellow,
CIIMAR, Porto
2015
Visiting Fellow
Universidad de Los Lagos
2016
Lecturer
Swansea University
s.i.Barrento@swansea.ac.uk
+44 7884121703
LinkedIn
CV blog and ScienceTell
Student feedback
“Dr Barrento did amazingly,
she is a great lecturer who
goes beyond what is
expected”
Secured £2.6 M in
research fund
Portuguese
English
Spanish
French
Italian
SupervisionCommunication
Scientific ProjectsOutreach Hobbies
PhD
Masters
Under-Grads
Languages
BARRENTO
Sara, PhD
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EU
FCT - PT
RCUK
Fellowships
SU College …Science Festivals
Blogging
Workshops
Seminars
FameLab
Digital Storytelling
Creator of TedEd Lessons
Creator of SPOT (short public
online tutorials)

2. Curriculum Vitae
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Sara Barrento
s.i.Barrento@swansea.ac.uk
+44 7884121703
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/
sarabarrento/en
Project management
skills
“I worked with Sara on the
MusselsAlive project and I was
impressed by her organisational
skills, ability to work under
pressure and delivery of the
project targets on time and within
budget. I would have no hesitation
in recommending Sara for further
challenging roles in the field of
Aquatic Science”. # Richie Flynn
IFA Aquaculture
Experience
RESEARCH PROJECT REFEREE at Research Council of
Norway – Norway
SEP 2017 – ONGOING
LECTURER at Swansea University, Centre for Sustainable
Aquatic Research - UK
SEP 2015 – ONGOING
RESEARCHER/Consultant
Research assistant, fellow and associated researcher in different
institution in Portugal, UK and Chile
Author of 19 peer reviewed papers, eight of these are published on
the top 10 Journals of their subject areas. Invited to give several
plenary keynotes.
VOLUNTEERING & LEADERSHIP
Volunteer at Circus Eruption (Swansea, UK) - integrated youth
circus focused on learning new skills as a way of increasing
confidence and self-esteem.
Founder of the AlgaeWales Research Team
Creator of ScienceTell and SPOT – Short Public Online
Tutorials

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Previous posts
Sep 17 on-going Research project referee
Research Council of Norway
Sep 15 – Sep 18 Lecturer (fixed-term contract)
Swansea University, Biosciences Department, Centre for sustainable aquatic research
Oct 12 – 2015 Research Fellow
University of Porto, CIIMAR – Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research,
Porto, Portugal | Universidad de Los Lagos, Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo de Recursos
de Ambientes Costeros, Puerto Montt, Chile
Project title: Integrating seaweeds into marine aquaculture systems: an ecological and socio-
economic approach
Jun 11 – 2015 Pos-Doc Research Assistant (PDRA)
Swansea University, CSAR - Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research, Swansea (UK)
2009 Freelance Consultant working for ACOPE # trainer to the bivalves and crustaceans
seafood industry
Aug 06 – May 11 Research Assistant # PhD student
IPMA - Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere, Lisboa (Portugal)
Oct 05 – Jul 06 Research Assistant
University of Algarve, Centre for Molecular and Structural Biomedicine, Faro (Portugal)
Jul 05 – Aug 05 Marine Biologist Guide/Skipper
Algarve Dolphins (dolphin watch company), Lagos, Portugal

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Table 1. List of research projects that I delivered as a Post Doc Research Assistant or Fellow (*)
Project Title Funding Body Research Topic Authored
MARIBE (May-Aug 2015)
Marine Investment for the Blue Economy
Horizon 2020
£1,453,206,84
Aquaculture
Biotechnology
Tourism
1 EU report
Book chapter
Post Doc Fellowship*(2012-2015)
Integration of seaweeds into marine
aquaculture systems from an ecological
and socio-economic perspective
FCT-Portugal #
Santander Travel
Award £61,900
Biodiversity Food
security Ecology
Aquaculture
1 paper
4 paper drafts
3 oral presentations
3 posters
3 workshops
A4B (2014)
Algal Biotechnology for Advanced
Products
Welsh Government
£248,268
Blue economy
Biotechnology
Food and fuel
security
2 Grant Proposals
3 Reports
Macrobiocrude (2013-2014)
Developing an Integrated Supply and
Processing Pipeline for the Sustained
Production of Ensiled
Macroalgae-derived Hydrocarbon Fuels
EPSRC
£1,585434.93
Fuel Security
1 Poster
1 paper draft
MusselsAlive (2011-2013)
Development of best practice and new
technology for grading, handling,
transportation, conditioning and
storage of mussels for SMEs in the
European mussel industry.
FP7 (£1.5M)
Food Security
Low carbon
technology
2 papers
5 EU reports
3 oral presentations
1 poster
1 blog (videos, fact
sheets, manuals)
Bivalve Sanitary Surveys (2010 –
2011)
FCT-Portugal Food security
1 paper
1 Report
Shellplant (2010-2011)
Development of a novel production
system for intensive and cost effective
bivalve farming
FP7 (£0.8M)
Food security
Low carbon
technology
1 paper
1 EU Report
CrustaSea (2006-2010)
development of best practice, grading &
transportation technology in the
crustacean fishery sector
FP6 (£2.5M)
Crustaceans
Physiology
Food safety &
security
2 reports & 9
papers out of 10
from my PhD
Ph.D. fellowship* (2006-2010)
Nutritional quality and physiological
responses to transport and storage of
live crustaceans traded in Portugal
FCT-Portugal
£43,549
Food safety
Blue economy
10 papers
Viral Nanoparticles for Molecular
and Gene Therapy (2005-2006)
FCT-Portugal
Nanotechnology
Biotechnology
Biomedicine
1 paper

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Peer Review Activities
• Referee of research grant application submitted to the Research Council of Norway
• Reviewing of research grant applications submitted to 2017 - Reviewed project proposal 2017 NOAA-
NMFS-FHQ-2017-200498, 2017 Saltonskall-Kennedy Competitive Research Program
• Frequent reviewing of manuscripts (5-6 p.a.) submitted to major international journals including
• European Commission independent expert EX2006C182525
Organization of National & International Conferences
2017 The 7th UK Algae Conference, 6 and 7th July, 2017, Swansea, UK
2011 IPMA seminar series Lisbon, 23rd Mar 11, Lisboa, Portugal.
2011 IPMA seminar series, 3th Jun 09, Lisboa, Portugal,
2010 The 32nd annual meeting of the WEFTA Working Group on Analytical Methods Lisbon, Portugal,
3rd June 2010.
Society Membership
• BIG STEM communicators network
• Association for Learning Technology
• SciCom PT network
• International Phycological Society
• European Aquaculture Society
• British Phycological Society
Teaching and Supervision
Teaching over 300 students per year, at all levels - undergraduate and post graduate - in the areas of
biology, environmental biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry and aquaculture. Teaching
responsibilities include delivery and coordination of the practical classes of Fisheries and Aquaculture,
delivery and coordination of three full modules including practical labs and lectures on: 1) Molecular
Biology and Biochemistry; 2) Molecular and Evolutionary Biology and 3) Laboratory Skills. I
also give support to modules coordinated by colleagues including: a) Literature Review; b) Research
Project; c) Marine Invertebrates; d) Basic Skills for Biologists; e) Cellular and Microbial
Biology and f) Masters Research Project in Environmental Biology. I am the academic mentor of
groups of 6 to 8 students - across all teaching levels.
Guest Lectures
2014 EnAlgae Workshop exploring the potential of Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) in North
Ireland, Queen’s University Marine Laboratory, Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland, 27-28 May, 2014
Barrento, S. Introducing IMTA.
2013 IBIS 2nd
Knowledge Transfer Workshop on Shellfish Production, Processing & Marketing, Newry,
Northern Ireland, 12-13 September, 2013
i. Barrento, S. Keeping mussels alive in a globalized European market.
ii. Barrento, S. Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture: a food system approach

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Supervision
• Undergraduate dissertation supervisor (5 to 6 dissertations per year)
• Post graduate students - masters and PhD - the * corresponds to the KESS program
PhD studies
PhD supervision
Title: Evaluating the scientific and technical
capacities towards sustainable production of sea
vegetables in Milford Haven; Starting in October
2017 and to be completed by 2020*
Student name: Kasper Brandt
Co-supervisor: Dr Sara Barrento
Lead supervisor: Prof Kam Tang
Company supervisor: Alaric Churchill
Institution: Swansea University in collaboration
with Milford Haven Port Authority
Title: Establishing the knowledge base for
sustainable seaweed cultivation; to be completed
in 2018*
Student name: Jessica Knoop
Co-supervisor: Dr Sara Barrento
Lead supervisor: Dr John Griffin
Company supervisor: Jonathan
Institution: Swansea University in collaboration
with Pembrokshire Beach Food
Master studies supervision
Title: Advanced Land-based Macroalgal
Aquaculture (ALMA); completed in 2015*.
Student name: Camilla Norris
Co-supervisor: Dr Sara Barrento
Lead supervisor: Dr John Griffin
Institution: Swansea University
Title: Exploring novel uses of seaweed platforms
as marine litter sieves and sound curtains
completed in 2017.
Student name: Kate Weston
Lead supervisor: Dr Sara Barrento
Co-supervisor: Dr Anna Nuuttila
Institution: Swansea University
Title: Contribution towards a more competitive
seaweed aquaculture industry; completed in
2017.
Student name: Fong Yi (Angela) Ngai
Lead supervisor: Dr Sara Barrento
Co-supervisor: Prof Kam Tang
Institution: Swansea University
Languages
Portuguese mother tongue
English fluent
Spanish advanced
French beginner
Italian beginner

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Licenses
Driving license
PADI Open Water Diving
Awards
2017 Nominated Inspiring Women 2017 as part of Swansea University International Women’s Day 2017
celebrations, to showcase a range of successful and inspiring women that work, study and support
Swansea University (06.03.17).
2009 CAMO Young Scientist Award Best oral presentation at the 3rd
Joint Trans-Atlantic Fisheries
Technology Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark 15-18 September 2009
Barrento,S.et al.,Live shipment of immersed crabs,Cancer pagurus and recovery in stocking tanks:quality and
stress parameters characterization
Other Interests and Activities
Mountain biking, hiking and biking expeditions, rock climbing, martial arts, snorkeling, photojournalism,
design.
Detailed CV Index
Research Grants/Funding 7
Publications
8
I. Peer-Reviewed International (ISI) Journals 8
II. Book chapters 9
III. Research Project Reports (all reports available online) 10
IV. Scientific Dissemination (including newsletters) 10
Presentations at Conferences 11
I. Invited Plenary Keynotes 11
II. Other invited contributions 11
Public Engagement & Media Presence 12
I. Public Engagement & Media Presence 14
II. Media 14
Continuous Professional Development
15

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Research Grants/Funding
(In order of start date)
Projects Awarded/Fund Funding Body Amount Role
EURASTiP Capacity Building Foresight
workshop: Promoting Innovative Teaching
through Collaboration in the International
Aquaculture Sector
EU £2000 Invited attendee
Erasmus staff mobility fund
Oct 2017
Erasmus, EU £1232
Writer
Recipient
College of Science Research Fund
Jul 2017
College of
Science, SU
£2400
Writer
Recipient
College of Science Research Incentive
Jul 2017
College of
Science, SU
£720 Recipient
Ph.D. student fellowship 2017
Evaluating the scientific and technical capacities
towards sustainable production of sea
vegetables in Milford Haven
# Ph.D. program 2017-2020
KESS2* ca. £30,000.
Co-Writer
Co-supervisor
Ph.D. student fellowship 2016
Establishing the knowledge base for sustainable
seaweed cultivation
# Ph.D. program 2016-2019
KESS* ca. £30,000
Co-Writer
Co-supervisor
Travel award 2015
Santander Staff Mobility Funding # International
Networking USA
Santander £1000 Grant holder
Travel award 2014
Santander Staff Mobility Funding # to Chile
Santander £1000 Grant holder
Master student fellowship 2014
Advanced Land-based Macroalgal Aquaculture
# Master by Research Program
KESS* ca. £15,330 Co-Writer
Co-supervisor
Algal Biotechnology for Wales Knowledge
Transfer Centre 2013
A4B ca. £248,268 Co-Investigator
Post Doc fellowship 2012-2015
Integrating seaweeds into marine aquaculture
systems: an ecological and socio-economic
approach # International Collaboration with
Chile
FCT £120,000 Grant holder
Riskfoodcont 2008
BioAvailability and risk assessment of polycyclic
aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and toxic
elements (As, Cd, Hg and Pb) in processed meat
and seafood products # International
Collaboration Europe
SAFEFOODERA
EC
£2.0M Co-writer

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Research Grants/Funding
(Cont.)
Projects Awarded/Fund Funding Body Amount Role
Food Frenz2008
International Cooperation in Food Quality and
Safety. Building relationships between
consumers, industry and knowledge providers in
EU and NZ # International Collaboration with
New Zealand
EC
ca.
£5.000
Grant holder
Ph.D. fellowship 2006
Nutritional quality and physiological responses
to transport and storage of live crustaceans
traded in Portugal.
FCT ca. £43,549
Grant holder
Total funded grants # 9 ca. £2.6 M
*KESS – Knowledge Economy Skills Scholarships part funded by the Welsh Government’s European Social Fund (ESF)
convergence programme for West Wales and the Valleys
Publications
H-index: 13
Given in alphabetical order within each respective year. Not listed for H-index: books,
technical reports, contributions to institutional publications (e.g. policy document for Scottish
Government), newsletters, and presentations at seminars and project meetings.
I. Peer-Reviewed International (ISI) Journals
Published
1. Gallagher, J.A.,Turner, L.B.,Adams, J.M.M., Barrento, S. Dyer, P.W.Theodorou, M.K., 2018, Species
variation in the effects of dewatering treatment on macroalgae, Journal of Applied Phycology,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10811-018-1420-7
2. Barrento, S., Camus, C., Sousa-Pinto, I. & Buschmann,A. H., 2016, Germplasm banking of the giant kelp:
Our biological insurance in a changing environment. Algal Research, 13, 134–140.
3. Barrento, S. & Powell,A, 2016,The effect of transportation and re-watering strategies on the survival,
physiology and batch weight of the blue mussel, Mytilus edulis., Aquaculture, 450(194-198).
4. Anacleto P., Barrento S., Nunes M.L., Rosa R., Marques A., 2014, Portuguese consumers' attitudes and
perceptions of bivalve molluscs. Food Control 41(0), 168-177.
5. Anacleto P., Maulvault A.L., Barrento S., Mendes R., Nunes M.L., Rosa R., Marques A., 2013,
Physiological responses to depuration and transport of native and exotic clams at different
temperatures. Aquaculture (408-409), 136-146.
6. Barrento S.,Lupatsch I.,KeayA.,Christophersen G.,2013,Metabolic rate of blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) under
varying post harvest holding conditions.Aquatic Living Resources 26,(241-247).

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7. Barrento S.,MarquesA.,Vaz-Pires P.,Nunes M.L.,2012,Physiological changes during simulated live transport of
Cancer pagurus and recovery in holding tanks.Aquaculture Research 43(10),1415-1426.
8. Barrento S.,MarquesA.,Vaz-Pires P.,Leonor Nunes M.,2011,Cancer pagurus (Linnaeus,1758) physiological
responses to simulated live transport:Influence of temperature,air exposure andAQUI-S®. Journal ofThermal
Biology 36(2),128-137.
9. Barrento S.,MarquesA.,Teixeira B.,Mendes R.,Bandarra N.,Vaz-Pires P.,Nunes M.L.,2010,Chemical
composition,cholesterol,fatty acid and amino acid in two populations of brown crab Cancer pagurus:Ecological
and human health implications. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis 23(7),716-725.
10. MarquesA.,Teixeira B.,Barrento S.,Anacleto P.,Carvalho M.L.,Nunes M.L.,2010,Chemical composition of
Atlantic spider crab Maja brachydactyla:Human health implications.Journal of Food Composition and Analysis 23(3),
230-237.
11. Barrento S.,MarquesA.,Vaz-Pires P.,Nunes M.L.,2010,Live shipment of immersed crabs Cancer pagurus from
England to Portugal and recovery in stocking tanks:stress parameter characterization.ICES Journal of Marine
Science:Journal du Conseil 67(3),435-443.
12. Barrento S.,MarquesA.,Teixeira B.,Carvalho M.L.,Vaz-Pires P.,Nunes M.L.,2009,Accumulation of elements (S,
As,Br,Sr,Cd,Hg,Pb) in two populations of Cancer pagurus:Ecological implications to human consumption.Food
and ChemicalToxicology 47(1),150-156.
13. Barrento S.,MarquesA.n.,Teixeira B.r.,Anacleto P.c.,Vaz-Pires P.,Nunes M.L.,2009,Effect of Season on the
Chemical Composition and Nutritional Quality of the Edible Crab Cancer pagurus. Journal ofAgricultural and Food
Chemistry 57(22),10814-10824.
14. Barrento S.,MarquesA.n.,Teixeira B.r.,Carvalho M.L.s.,Vaz-Pires P.,Nunes M.L.,2009,Influence of Season and
Sex on the Contents of Minerals andTrace Elements in Brown Crab (Cancer pagurus,Linnaeus,1758).Journal of
Agricultural and Food Chemistry 57(8),3253-3260.
15. Barrento S.,MarquesA.n.,Teixeira B.r.,Vaz-Pires P.,Nunes M.L.,2009,Nutritional Quality of the EdibleTissues
of European Lobster Homarus gammarus andAmerican Lobster Homarus americanus.Journal ofAgricultural and
Food Chemistry 57(9),3645-3652.
16. Barrento S.,MarquesA.,Teixeira B.,Anacleto P.,Carvalho M.L.,Vaz-Pires P.,Nunes M.L.,2009,Macro and trace
elements in two populations of brown crab Cancer pagurus:Ecological and human health implications.Journal of
Food Composition and Analysis 22(1),65-71.
17. Barrento S.,MarquesA.,Teixeira B.,Vaz-Pires P.,Carvalho M.L.,Nunes M.L.,2008,Essential elements and
contaminants in edible tissues of European andAmerican lobsters.Food Chemistry 111(4),862-867.
18. Barrento S.,MarquesA.,Pedro S.,Vaz-Pires P.,Nunes M.L.,2008,The trade of live crustaceans in Portugal:space
for technological improvements.ICES Journal of Marine Science 65(4),551-559.
19. Teixeira B.,Barrento S.,Carvalho M.L.,Nunes M.L.,MarquesA.,2008,Macro and trace elements in edible
tissues of Carcinus maenas and Necora puber. Journal of the Science of Food andAgriculture 88(14),2451-2459.
20. Ferreira G.N.M.,Encarnação J.M.,Rosa L.,Rodrigues R.,Breyner R.,Barrento S.,Pedro L.,Aires da Silva F.,
Gonçalves J.,2007,Recombinant single-chain variable fragment and single domain antibody
piezoimmunosensors for detection of HIV1 virion infectivity factor. Biosensors and Bioelectronics 23(3),384-392.

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II. Book chapters
1. Bardocz T, Jansen H, Cai J, Aguillar-Manjarrez J, Barrento S, Hunter, Shane A, Poelman M (2018)
Aquaculture. In: Building Industries at Sea: “Blue Growth” and the New Maritime Economy, First
edn (eds Johnson K, Dalton G, Masters I), pp. 11–38. River Publishers Series in Renewable Energy.
Open access book
2. Pletsas D, Barrento S, Masters I, Atkinson-Willes J (2018) Tourism. In: Building Industries at Sea:
“Blue Growth” and the New Maritime Economy, First edn (eds Johnson K, Dalton G, Masters I),
pp. 285–312. Open access book
3. Proposed book title: Fisheries and Aquaculture, Volume IX in the series The Natural History of
the Crustacea. Barrento, S., co-author of Chapter 20: Management and handling of commercial
crustaceans. Editors: Gustavo Lovrich and Martin Thiel; Publication Schedule: Summer 2018
III. Research Project Reports (all reports available online)
1. Barrento, S., Lupatsch, I., Keay, I., Shields, R. 2013, Protocol on Best Practice Guide on Holding and
Conditioning Mussels. Technical Report supported by Project ID. 243452, FP7-SME, MusselsAlive, 59
pp.
2. Barrento, S., Lupatsch, I., Keay, I., Shields, R. 2013, Protocol on Best Practice Handling and
Transportation of Live Mussels. Technical Report supported by Project ID. 243452, FP7-SME,
MusselsAlive, 59 pp.
3. Barrento, S. ed., 2013, Training Fcat Sheets Guide on Grading, Handling, Transportation, Conditioning
and Storage of Blue Mussels. Technical Report supported by Project ID. 243452, FP7-SME,
MusselsAlive, 59 pp.
IV. Scientific Dissemination (including newsletters)
1. Jenssen, M.D., Keay, A., Grundvig, H., Christophersen, G., Barrento, S., Lupatsch, I., 2013, Operation
Manual: Recirculating System for Holding of Live Blue Mussel. Technical Report supported by Project
ID. 243452, FP7-SME, MusselsAlive, 11 pp.
2. Schmidt, R., Christophersen, G., Jenssen, M. D., Barrento, S., 2013, Operation Manual: Assembly of
the MAS shuttle container. Technical Report supported by Project ID. 243452, FP7-SME, MusselsAlive,
9 pp.
3. Barrento, S. 2013, MusselsAlive project achievements, The Grower: Newsletter for the Association of
Scottish Shellfish Growers Jun 13, 10-11.
4. Barrento, S., 2013, MusselsAlive has been carrying out trials with Scottish rope grown mussels, The
Grower: Newsletter for the Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers Mar 13, 10.
5. Barrento, S., 2013, MusselsAlive tested low flow in Scottish depuration system, The Grower:
Newsletter for the Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers Mar 13, 11.

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Presentations at Conferences
Given in order of presentation date
Not listed are guest lectures and presentations at project meetings
I. Invited Plenary Keynotes
2015 International Seminar on Seaweed & Integrated Aquaculture, Oostende, Belgium, 2nd of July.
Barrento, S. Seaweed cultivation and integrated multitrophic aquaculture (IMTA): challenges and
opportunities
2012 Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers annual conference, 24-25 Oct 2012, Oban, Scotland.
Barrento, S.et al., MusselsAlive: Blue mussels, Mytilus edulis depuration results
2011 Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers annual conference, 3-5 Oct 2011, Oban, Scotland. Barrento,
S. Dissemination of the MusselsAlive Project through personal interviews to mussel farmers
2011 IFA aquaculture annual conference, 22 Oct 2011, Kinsale, Ireland. Barrento, S. et al., MusselsAlive: the
project
II. Other invited contributions
2017 The 9th
Annual SALT Learning and Teaching Conference: ‘Reaching for Teaching Excellence’, 5th
of July
2017, Swansea, UK. Barrento, S., Whittaker, B., Stringwell, R., Howes, P., Pires, A., Jennings, B., Smith,
R., Garcia de Leaniz, C. Getting student’s hands wet – taking advantage of SU’s research boat and
unique aquaculture facilities to enhance the learning experience.
2017 SALT’s IT month seminars, Swansea University Academy of Learning and Teaching, 28th
of September,
2016, Swansea, UK. Barrento, S. TedEd in higher education.
2015 World Seafood Congress - up skilling for a sustainable future, theme 2 upskilling, Sustainable skills in the
supply chain, 5-9 September, Grimsby UK. Barrento, S. MusselsAlive project: keeping mussels alive
through the trade chain by improving good practices and introducing new technology
2010 Association of the Portuguese Industrials (AIP). Information session about the European Seventh
Framework Programme1stJune, Lisbon, Portugal. Barrento, S. Invited speaker to share the researchers
point of view on delivering science projects in cooperation with SMEs
2008 Food Frenz Building relationships between consumers, industry and knowledge providers in EU and
NZ, 21 Jan, 2008 Nelson, New Zealand Barrento, S. The live trade of crustaceans in Portugal.

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III. Volunteered Contributions
Keynotes
2017 Aquaculture Europe - Cooperation for Growth, 17-20 October 2017, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
i. Barrento, S., Whittaker, B., Stringwell, R., Howes, P., Pires, A., Jennings, B., Smith, R., Garcia
de Leaniz, C. Training the next generation of aquaculture technologists in the era of climate
change
ii. Barrento, S., Whittaker, B., Stringwell, R., Howes, P., Pires, A., Jennings, B., Smith, R., Garcia
de Leaniz, C. Testing the low octane diet to keep lumpfish small
iii. Barrento, S., Weston, K., Fernandes, F., Nuuttila, H. Integrating seaweeed aquaculture to the
third biggest port in the UK
2017 5th
Phycomorph WG meeting, Brussels, Belgium. Knoop., J., Abreu, M.H., Pereira, R., Barrento, S.,
Griffin, J. Improving the cultivation techniques of Porphyra dioica in an Integrated Multi-Trophic
aquaculture system in Portugal"
2017 7th
UK Algae Conference Knoop, J., Griffin, J., Barrento, S., 6-7th
July, Swansea, UK. Understanding the
autoecology of local Porphyra populations as a knowledge baseline for successful cultivation.
2017 Wando International Seaweed EXPO, 14th
April – 7th
May, Wando, South Korea
Buschmann, A., Barrento S, Camus, C, Usandizaga, S. Seaweed used for inorganic extraction on
Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA): Recent developments and challenges
2016 International Seaweed Symposium 2016,14-24 June, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2016. Barrento, S, Camus,
C, Sousa-Pinto, I, Buschmann, A.,Germplasm banking of the giant kelp: our biological insurance in a
changing environment.
2016 World Aquaculture Society meeting 2016, 22-26 February, Las Vegas, USA, 2016. Barrento, S, Camus,
C, Sousa-Pinto, I, Buschmann, A., Over a decade promoting seaweeds as efficient inorganic nutrient
sinks in integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA): now what?
2015 Aquaculture Europe 2015, Aquaculture Nature and Society, 20-23 October, Rotterdam. Barrento, S,
Camus, C, Sousa-Pinto, I, Buschmann, A. The development of a primary gene pool germplasm bank for
a sustainable European seaweed industry
2012 International meeting on marine resources24-25 May 2012, Peniche, Portugal Maulvault, A.L., Anacleto,
P., Barrento, S., et al. Quality of rope grown mussels harvested in Europe
2010 Western Europe Fish Technologists Association, 40th (WEFTA) annual meeting,4-7 Oct 2010, Çesme,
İzmír, Turkey. Anacleto, P. Barrento, S. et al., Shelf-life assessment of cooked brown crab (Cancer
pagurus) stored in different conditions
2009 International Meeting on Marine Resources, 16-18 Nov 2009, Peniche, Portugal. Barrento, S. et al.,
Critical points in the trade chain of live crustaceans in Europe

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2009 World Aquaculture 25-29 Sep 2009, Veracruz, Mexico. Barrento, S. et al., Seasonal and sex variations
of the chemical composition of brown crab Cancer pagurus: implications to consumers
2009 Joint Trans-Atlantic Fisheries Technology Conference,3rd
(TAFT)conference, 15-18 Sep 2009,
Copenhagen, Denmark. Barrento, S. et al., Live shipment of immersed crabs, Cancer pagurus and
recovery in stocking tanks: quality and stress parameters characterization
2008 First International Congress of Seafood Technology, 18-21 May 2008, Ismir, Turkey. Barrento, S. et al.,
Chemical composition of Cancer pagurus from two locations: Scottish coast and English Channel
2008 Western Europe FishTechnologistsAssociation,38th(WEFTA)annual meeting, 17-19 Sep 2008,Florence,
Italy.
i. Barrento, S.et al., Simulated live shipment of immersed and emmersed crabs Cancer pagurus
and recovery in stocking tanks
ii. Barrento,S.et al.,Contaminants in two populations of edible crab Cancer pagurus:environmental and
human health implications
2007 Conference & Workshop on Lobster Biology & Management, 23-28 Sep, 2007 Charlottetown, Prince
Edward Island, Canada.
i. Barrento, S. et al. Chemical composition in the meat content of the American Lobster
Homarus americanus and European lobster Homarus gammarus
ii. Barrento, S. Trading of clawed lobsters (Homarus americanus and H. gammarus) in Portugal
Posters
2017 65th
Annual Meeting of the British Phycological Society,11 - 13th
January,Bangor University,Bangor,UK.Knoop,J.,
Barrento,S.,Griffins,J.Seasonal observation of life history stages and population dynamics of the red alga Porphyra
dioica in SouthWalesWales
2015 European Seaweed Production and Marketability,SAMS,Oban,Scotland,13-14 May,2015
i. Barrento, S.; Camus, S., Buschmann, A. Macrocystis pyrifera: life in suspended state
ii. Fernandes, F., Fuentes-Grünewald, C., Scholamacchia, M., Barrento, S. MACROBIOCRUDE:
Developing an Integrated Supply and Processing Pipeline for the Sustained Production of Ensiled
Macroalgae Swansea University studies of Macroalgae cultivation
2015 Congreso de Ciencias del Mar XXXV,Coquimbo - La Serena,Chile,25-29 May,2015 Barrento,S.;Camus,S.,
Buschmann,A. Germoplasma de Marocystis pyrifera la vida en suspenso
2004 VI International Congress on the Biology of Fish,1-5August,2005,Manaus,Brasil.Soares,S.S.;Barrento,S.;Palma,M.;
Borges,G.;Joaquim,N.;Aureliano,M.;Coucelo,J.Oxidative stress in the heart and liver of Sparus aurata (gilthead
seabream):In vivo meta and decavanadate effects.
2004 National Biochemistry congress,2-4 December,2004,Vilamoura,Portugal.Soares,S.S.;Palma,M.;Barrento,S.;Joaquim,
N.;Coucelo,J.;Gutiérez- Merino,C.;Aureliano,M.(2004).Reactive oxygen species production as a tool to evaluate
oxidative stress induced by vanadium (V):an in vivo study.

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Public Engagement & Media Presence
I. Public Engagement
2017 Sep 08-10 Swansea Science Festival, invited science communicator and activity developer around
the food chain in aquatic organisms. Target audience – families.
2017 Feb 24 Invited speaker to the College of Science Talks, Swansea University: Sea vegetables, sea
veggies, sea veg: rebranding macroscopic, multicellular, marine algae. Target audience
colleagues and post-graduate students.
2016 May 21 Organized Saturday STEM girls activity. Target audience: Science Club for year 9 & 10
girls. Biosciences Department, Swansea University
2016 Mar 11 Invited Speaker to the International Women’s question and answer event celebrated at
Swansea University. Target audience colleagues and students.
2016 Feb 01 FameLab participant
2011 Nov11 Swansea Science Week Festival 2011 participated in:
PechaKucha, presentation and Digital Story telling
2008 May 31 Invited Speaker to Celebrate The National Fishermen Day, Tavira, Portugal. Barrento,
S. The certification of marine resources explained. Target audience – fishermen and
policy makers.
II. Media
Administrator and author of science communication blogs and webpages since 2010
2017 7th UK Algae conference web design consultant
2016 AlgaeWales research group blog showcasing science activities (5,832 views)
2013 MusselsAlive European Project online training blog on mussel farming, developed all multimedia
content (videos, digital posters, factsheets with QR codes), (3,704 views)
2012 ScienceTell blog which includes online tutorials about science communication and
dissemination, (8,920 views)
2010 Sara Barrento portfolio/CV webpage, (4,456 views)
Creator of online tutorials:
2015 TedEd lessons – user of TedEd platform to create online lessons, using YouTube videos and
questions
2013 SPOT – short public online tutorial on Integrated Multi Trophic Aquaculture

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Continuous Professional Development
The different areas of development – creativity, public engagement, subject knowledge, communication,
research, personnel effectiveness and languages are colour coded.
The different providers are stated in bold.
Swansea University CHERISH Digital Economy Research Centre
Intro to IP in research 09 Feb 18
Research
Management
Digital Innovations and Ways of Working 25 Jan 18
Innovation in thinking about research problems and pathways to
solutions
18 Jan 18
Swansea Academy for Learning and Teaching - SALT
Teaching with film - Camtasia 03 Oct 17 Communication Media
Tools for the flipped classroom 27 Sep 17 Teaching
Lecture recording 22 Sep 17 Teaching
Making Video Content 21 Sep 17 Communication Media
Making your content engaging 29 Sep 16 Communication Methods
Using technology in teaching SALT’s IT month seminars 26 Sep 16 Teaching
Engaging and interactive materials for lectures and seminars using
online collaborative spaces
23 Sep 16 Teaching
Using online interactive tools for engagement 23 Sep 16 Communication Methods
Improving your lecture materials and delivery 22 Sep 16 Teaching
Blackboard learning session on how to use tests and blogs 09 Aug 16 Teaching
Making Blackboard Modules and Content Accessible for All 28 Jul 16 Teaching
Swansea University Research Engagement and Innovation Services – REIS
Global Challenges Research Fund - understanding of cultural
difference
05 Jul 16 Research Methods
Global Challenges Research Fund - Environment 24 May 16 Research Methods

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Swansea University Department of Research and Innovation
Designing Effective Exam Questions 14 Apr 16 Teaching
Apply Design thinking to your research 23 Mar 16 Research Methods
Supervising Research students 30 Mar 16 Research Teaching
Supporting Students - Role of the Personal Tutor 02 Feb 16 Teaching
Project management for principal investigators 27 Nov 15 Research Strategy
Clickers workshop - Introduction 18 Oct 13
Communication
Methods
Project Management Framework 13 Mar 13 Research Methods
EU Funding: Horizon 2020 28 Feb 13 Research Funding
Developing funding bids for grants & contracts in research 19 Jul 12 Research Funding
Creative thinking and problem solving for researchers 21 Fev 12 Research Methods
Managing research projects 26 Jan 12 Research Management
PechaKucha workshop, Swansea Science Week 25 Nov11 Public Engagement
Digital Stories workshop, Swansea Science Week 17 Nov11 Public Engagement
Working with people: effective interpersonal engagement 2 Nov11 Personal Effectiveness
One day emergency first aid course 29 Sep11 Health And Safety
Workshops by different providers
Creative writing workshop, Festival Andancas, Castelo de Vide,
Portugal
10 Aug 17 Creativity
Voice coaching session, Clinica Robin, Setubal, Portugal 02 Aug 17 Public engagement
Collecting and identifying seaweeds, Workshop by the British
Phycological Society, Marine Biology Association, Plymouth, UK
25-28 Apr 17 Subject Knowledge
European Seaweed Production and Marketability – Scottish
Association of Marine Science, SAMS, Oban, Scotland, UK
6 Mar 15 Subject Knowledge
Professional Certificates by different providers
ArcGIS Desktop I: Getting Started with GIS, ESRI – Portugal, Lisboa 7 May 10 Subject Knowledge
Web Journalism Professional Course, Cenjor, Lisboa, Portugal 14 Apr 10 Communication Media

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Spanish course, Instituto Cervantes, Lisboa, Portugal 01 Jul 08 Languages
Introduction to Journalism, Cenjor, Lisboa, Portugal 13 Jul 07 Communication Media
Science Communication Workshop, IBMC, Porto, Portugal in
collaboration with the BBC
21 Sep 06 Communication
Methods