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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🌊 AQUASERV Conference opens with an outstanding keynote speaker On 12 October, at 9:00 (CET), Chris Bowler (IBENS/CNRS) “Exploring the Tara Oceans multiverse”. 💻 Online | Free registration 🔗 Register here: www.b2match.com/e/aquaserv-c...

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🤔 Do you want your research to be part of the debate on the future of polar science? You asked and we listened, the abstract submission deadline has been extended to 8 of October! 🎉 🔗 Submit here: ccmar.ualg.pt/en/activity/...

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

CMAR invites national and international polar research community to join us in Faro for the XVIII Portuguese Conference on Polar Sciences, on 6-7 November 2026. 🔗 Register and find all information here: ccmar.ualg.pt/en/activity/...

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🌊 Join us for the 6th Annual Meeting of the International Joint Research Centre for Marine Sciences & CCMAR Symposium! Researchers from Portugal & China will gather for 2 days of marine science & collaboration. 📅 23–24 Sept 📍 UAlg, Faro 🎟️ Free registration More info here: tinyurl.com/2ds6yjmf

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

📢 CCMAR is hosting the XVIII Portuguese Polar Sciences Conference and the Call for Abstracts is now open! Taking place in Faro, Portugal, on 6–7 November 2026. Join us! 🔗 More info: ccmar.ualg.pt/activity/xvi...

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

💡 Call for Expressions of Interest: Host your European Research Council Consolidator Grant at CCMAR 🗣️ If you have a bold, ambitious or disruptive scientific idea, we'd be delighted to hear from you. 📩 Expressions of Interest are now open. 🔗More info: ccmar.ualg.pt/news/call-ex...

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

We know biodiversity supports ecosystem functioning. But 𝘩𝘰𝘸 does it actually work? The answer lay on a global scale, which no one had ever tested. A new study in Nature addresses this gap and two mechanisms emerged 🔗 More info: ccmar.ualg.pt/en/news/prac...

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

A new study suggests that the AMOC weakened over a period of 13 thousand years, accumulating heat in its deepest layers. This stored energy was then released, accelerating sea-level rise. 🔗https://ccmar.ualg.pt/en/news/what-caused-sea-levels-rise-five-metres-century-around-340000-years-ago

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

This week! 🔬PhD Defense | Adela Belackova explores how to make Marine Protected Areas more efficient for conservation and small-scale fisheries. 👉 Friday, 17 July, 10:00AM 🔗 More here: ccmar.ualg.pt/en/activity/...

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🌍 How do we design marine protected areas that work in the real world? Nils Krueck explores how science can guide MPA size, placement, and connectivity to support both biodiversity conservation and sustainable fisheries. Register here: zoom.us/meeting/regi... #CCMARSeminar #MarineConservation

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

From harmful algal blooms to AI-powered monitoring tools, #REDIBAL 2026 showcased the latest advances in marine biotoxin research and coastal risk management. See the highlights from the meeting hosted by #CCMAR and the University of the Algarve: tinyurl.com/ypsyjf5u

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

💬 ‘I had no idea there were corals in Portugal.’ ‘I’ll never look at the sea in the same way again.’ These were some of the most memorable reactions at the 4th edition of the Marine Forests Festival in Vila Nova de Milfontes! 🔗 Find out more here: ccmar.ualg.pt/en/news/more...

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

How does the body detect harmful chemicals? Join us and Dr. Weihong Lin this Wednesday for the seminar “TRPM5-expressing cholinergic cells in chemical detection” and explore how specialized sensory cells protect tissues from environmental chemical exposure. tinyurl.com/rp46pktt

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Join us for the PhD defence of Rui Peres dos Santos, presenting research on how climate change is reshaping whale habitats in the North Atlantic. 🌊🐋 All are welcome to support this important milestone in marine science.

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Apply for the MSCA-PF 2026 with CCMAR. We invite outstanding postdoctoral researchers to co-develop competitive fellowship proposals in marine science, climate change, biotechnology and blue innovation. Explore supervisors, eligibility and apply by 15 May: ccmar.ualg.pt/msca-PF2026

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

🌊 Join us April 15, 13:30 (WEST) for a CCMAR seminar with João Silva on EuroMarine: funding, fellowships & collaboration opportunities in marine science. 📍 Hybrid (Faro, Gambelas Campus + Zoom) 🎟️ Free, registration required: tinyurl.com/234jjwj6 #CCMARSeminars #EuroMarine #MarineScienceNetworks

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

🐬 What can 46 years of cetacean strandings tell us? Our team deliver the 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺, 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 and 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁 assessment of cetacean mortality in the Algarve. 🔗 More here: ccmar.ualg.pt/en/news/work... Contact us: 📞 +351 968 688 233 📩 raalg.arrojamentos@gmail.com

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

The polar regions act as an early warning system. In March, CCMAR researchers returned from two scientific expeditions to the Antarctic to study the limits of marine life in these extremme ecosystem. 🔗 More about this work: ccmar.ualg.pt/en/news/ccma...

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

CCMAR joined the Portugal’s leading marine science institutions in the 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 at the University of Aveiro, with one goal: to align a shared vision for marine research over the next decade.

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

CCMAR was delighted to welcome the Secretary of State for Fisheries and the Sea, Salvador Malheiro, who was accompanied by Charlina Vitcheva, Director-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries at the European Commission.

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

A new study led by Cícero Alves-Lima (CCMAR Researcher) introduces SAMMBA, a methodology that allows researchers to isolate and monitor hundreds of macroalgae microcultures simultaneously using microplates and chlorophyll fluorescence imaging. 🔗 ccmar.ualg.pt/en/news/new-...

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

CCMAR develops cricket & microalgae foods to boost metabolic health. DiBaN project highlighted by EU Innovation Radar. Learn more on our website! ccmar.ualg.pt/en/news/inse...

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

The Centre was born from the vision of 13 founding researchers and has grown alongside new generations to become what it is today. To mark our 35th anniversary, we reflected on our history and opened our doors to the industry, policy, media and schools. 🔗 ccmar.ualg.pt/en/news/ccma...

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Off Sines, sediments from IODP Exp. 397 captured when rapid climate shifts began. Around 2.7M years ago, as Northern Hemisphere ice sheets expanded, millennial-scale climate variability emerged. The Iberian Margin lets us trace this far beyond ice cores. 🔗 Read more: ccmar.ualg.pt/en/news/exce...

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

🚨 Big week at CCMAR (2–6 March)! Honorary Doctorate for Carlos M. Duarte, Fórum Mar Portugal, CIMAR-LA Seminar, Press Open Day, School Open Day & our 35th Anniversary 🎉 Science, society & ocean impact in action. 🔗 Follow updates on our website: ccmar.ualg.pt/en/activity/...

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Women and girls have always contributed to science, even when their work was not fully recognised. Today, we reaffirm the importance of visibility, equity, and opportunity in research. At CCMAR, we are committed to building a more inclusive scientific community. #WomeninScience

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Welcome Pedro Inácio to CCMAR! He’ll develop bioelectronic sensors and ML tools to monitor plant stress, advancing precision agriculture and sustainable ecosystem monitoring. Glad to have you on board! 💙 ccmar.ualg.pt/en/news/new-...

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

#TNA #Calls of #AgroServ, #IRISCC, and #AQUASERV offer great opportunities for funded access to research facilities. Interested researchers should apply via each project’s platform and contact us at ccmarassemble@ualg.pt for pre-technical and financial feasibility checks. #Opencalls #EMBRC

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

CCMAR-led study shows marine aquaculture is far more resilient if warming stays below 1.5°C. Assessing 327 species worldwide, researchers found Paris-aligned pathways greatly reduce climate exposure compared to high-emission futures More here: ccmar.ualg.pt/en/news/new-...

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Understanding what happens at sea has long been a challenge. NunoHenriques mapped how, when and where polyvalent fleets operate, analysing 85M+ data points and 20k fishing trips. A Summa Cum Laude PhD born at CCMAR, improving fisheries governance worldwide. Read more: ccmar.ualg.pt/en/node/8764

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Looking back, 2025 was shaped by collaboration, curiosity and community. We're heading into 2026 with a sense of accomplishment. Thank you to everyone — across areas, roles, and teams — who help make this possible. Here’s to another year of connecting ocean, health and society through science.

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Having the entire Atlantic Ocean as your classroom and teaching on the high seas! 🚢Caio Ribeiro immersed himself in the NoSoAT expedition and was part of a team of five junior teachers responsible for training 20 young scientists in the middle of the ocean! More here: ccmar.ualg.pt/en/news/caio...

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

'Tis the season to give! And we're giving all our appreciation to the members who make CCMAR what it is. For the preserverance they've shown throughout the year, for their endurance and most of all for their hard work. For science and for the future of the ocean: It takes a village! Happy Holidays✨

A Christmas tree made of corals and starfishes - A happy holidays card of CCMAR with lights on the top

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Using zebrafish and medaka along with cellular assays, our team observed that an extract from 𝘚. 𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘮 helps 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 and protects against bone loss, without disrupting cellular cross-talk within bone tissue: 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

ICHTHYS, led by CCMAR and supported by #MSCA, delivers #smart-tech and new processing methods that boost seafood freshness, safety and sustainability. Learn more on our website. ccmar.ualg.pt/en/news/new-... #foodsafety #foodtechnology #foodwaste

ichthys project resulted in cutting-edge science and applied technology to test new solutions of machine learning and smart packaging in the transport of seafood to reduce waste and improve quality

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

As world leaders gather for #COP30 to tackle the climate crisis, CCMAR unveils the first global map of cold-water corals. Using machine learning, we reveal how these vital ecosystems may shift under climate change. See the predictinons in here: ccmar.ualg.pt/en/news/firs...

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

The race for deep-sea mining is underway, but science must accelerate. CCMAR researcher Caio Ribeiro won the Atlantic Security Award and now is leading a new project to map biodiversity and ecological risks in the Atlantic’s deep sea. Knowledge before extraction. 🌍🔬 🔗 ccmar.ualg.pt/en/news/awar...

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

We thank all those who have submited an abstract and remind you that registration is still open! A national meeting with leading experts in Aquaculture that you won't want to miss out. Register now! ccmar.ualg.pt/activity/nat... @ciimar.bsky.social #CIMARLA #Aquaculture #ENAQUA25

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Ever wondered how European research and innovation programmes are shaped, managed, and brought to life? Join us next wednesday for an exclusive seminar featuring Dr. David Pina. 🗓️ Date: 29/10/2025 at 1:30 pm 📍 Location: Online 💡 Registration: Free (but mandatory) ccmar.ualg.pt/activity/wor...

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Your research can shape the ocean’s future. 🌊 Join CCMAR as host for the FCT CEEC Call to launch your independent marine sciences career. 📩 Express your interest to ccmarfunding@ualg.pt Let’s make it happen! ⚓ #ScienceJobs #CEEC #WorkatCCMAR #MarineSciences

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

We welcome applications for the ERC Consolidator Grant 2026! Join a top marine research hub with full support for proposal design. Apply by Nov 6 (FCT pre-assessment) / Jan 13 (ERC). Grants up to €2M. Eligibility: PhD 7–12 years ago. Contact: ccmarfunding@ualg.pt #fundingresearch #consolidatorgrant

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

From the 1st to the 3rd of October, first phase of our Multiscale Oceanography course will happen online and you can still enroll. Secure your spot now and gain priority to come to CCMAR for the Onsite part of the course on its next edition. Register here: ccmar.ualg.pt/form/curso-m...

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Submit your work to the 1st National Aquaculture Meeting (ENAQUA25) We welcome abstracts for: 🔹 Oral Presentations 🔹 Poster Presentations 🔹 Flash-talks Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your research in the field of sustainable aquaculture.

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

The Blue Think Conference 2025, a CIMAR-LA event, wrapped up in Porto and our CCMAR students were at the center of it 💡 Presentations, posters, organisation — and even a Best Poster Award for João Monteiro 🏆 👉 Read more here: ccmar.ualg.pt/en/news/blue...

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Tânia Lourenço, PhD at Ghent University in Belgium, visited us to advance her research on fatty acid degradation in Artemia. Thanks to the AQUAEXCEL3.0 TNA, she was able to access our cutting-edge molecular biology facilities. #CCMARservices #EMBRC #Aquaexcel3.0 #EU_RI @embrc-eu.bsky.social

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

As these algae have morphological characteristics that are difficult to observe, our researchers collaborate with our microscopy platform. We offer more than technology and imaging systems – we also offer training, support and maintenance. tinyurl.com/37kdmjsd #CCMARservices #microscopy #imaging

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

👏Congratulations, Vânia Baptista! We are incredibly proud to celebrate our researcher and our project LittleFish-STP, which has just been awarded the 2025 Mário Ruivo Award given by UNESCO-IOC. 🔗 More about this: ccmar.ualg.pt/en/news/port... 📸: © UNESCO

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

🆕 Despite being made up of completely different species, marine communities in distant oceans develop surprisingly similar food webs — all because they are subject to similar environmental conditions. 🔗 Read more about this work: ccmar.ualg.pt/news/teias-t... 📸Ocean Image Bank / The Ocean Agency

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

With such a long coastline, it’s no surprise that recreational fishing is big in Portugal. That’s why CCMAR is part of Working Group on Recreational Fisheries Surveys, which aims to help shape EU fisheries policy by gathering data. This month, we hosted the annual meeting at UAlg!

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CCMAR @ccmar.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Join us for an in-depth look at the MIRAE oceanographic expedition. In this seminar, Caio Ribeiro will discuss the geochemical and ecological significance of deep-sea environments and highlight their growing importance in environmental science and conservation research. tinyurl.com/ccmarseminars

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