Cryobiology and Thermal Ecology I

Temperature is one of the most important factors shaping life and ecosystems. In this course we
will study how temperature affects water (in all the phases) and life under different situations from
optimal ranges to extremes. Once we have discussed how temperature interacts with salinity, pH,
pressure, thermodynamics, metabolism and other factors… we will approach the use of low
temperatures for conservation: cryopreservation. This course will explain the basic concepts of
cryobiology and the latest findings and uses regarding aquatic organisms.

• : Estefanía Paredes
  Responsible of the Functional Preservation of Marine Biological Resources Service of ECIMAT, University of Vigo