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CIIMAR has secured 15 new positions in the 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗖𝗧 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘂𝘀 (𝗖𝗘𝗘𝗖) 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Congratulations to all the 15 researchers selected! 👏 🔗Learn more on our website: www.ciimar.up.pt/ciimar-secur... #CIIMARnews

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A look back at the event "Além-Fronteiras", which explored the ecological and cultural value of #marineforests in northern Portugal and Galicia through science, economy, art and gastronomy. 🌊 youtu.be/_0oTXjDGB-4?... #CIIMARevents

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Além-fronteiras: as Florestas Marinhas na Intersecção da Ciência, Economia e Cultura

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Yesterday, the CIIMAR community came together at our headquarters. ✨ The 𝗖𝗜𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗥 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 brought together different research areas, groups and generations to present ongoing projects, new opportunities and what comes next. 🔗Read more: www.ciimar.up.pt/ciimar-commu... #CIIMARevents

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Atmospheric Rivers can influence weather across the Middle East, bringing flooding and dust storms. Diana Francis (@khalifauniversity.bsky.social) explains their impact on precipitation and weather on the region. 📅19–23 Oct. 2026 |Porto+online @scrippsocean.bsky.social @ucsandiego.bsky.social

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SponBIODIV @sponbiodiv.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The discovery of a tiny species leads to a new family of sponges!!! 🤩 Study led by our Portugual-based researcher Andreu Santín @ciimar.bsky.social 👇 @biodiversa.eu @oceanspecies.bsky.social @geomarkiel.bsky.social

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

💼 Want to join the CIIMAR community? Explore our open positions and become part of a community dedicated to advancing marine and environmental research. 🔗 Find current opportunities here: www.ciimar.up.pt/jobs/ #CIIMARJobs

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🎓𝗖𝗜𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗥 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 🛰️ 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 "𝗚𝗲𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀" 👉 Learn more and register by 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟰: lnkd.in/e-j_s4Gd #CIIMARTraining #CIIMARCourse #GIS

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Portugal's marine biodiversity is now more accessible. The Blue Biobanks Digital Research Platform, led by CIIMAR, brings together thousands of marine biological resources in a single platform, making it easier to connect research with innovation across the Blue Economy.

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Looking to gain experience in 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗳𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗯𝘆𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?🐬 Applications are open for an on-site training course aboard the INTERMARES training vessel, under the Reduce project. 📍 Dakar, Senegal 📅 19–23 October 2026 🚨 Applications close on Aug 2 👉 www.ciimar.up.pt/events/reduc...

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Droughts and floods are among the many ways Atmospheric Rivers influence weather and water resources across Africa. Ross Blamey and Amber Sneddon (U. Cape Town) explain how these systems influence the climate across the continent, with a particular focus on South Africa.

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The episode “Vamos ao Charco!” of Biosfera showcased CIIMAR's work on these ecosystems and featured an interview with José Teixeira, head of the Sustainability Office and coordinator of the Charcos com Vida project. 🐸 📺 Watch the episode: www.rtp.pt/play/p16211/... #CIIMARnews

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

CHLOROFIT has officially started! On the 18th of June, the consortium gathered at Necton for the kick-off meeting of this new project focused on unlocking microalgae-derived chlorophyll compounds for metabolic health applications.

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

From water supply to extreme weather, Atmospheric Rivers play an important role across North America. In this video, Jason Cordeira (@cw3escripps.bsky.social ) explains their influence across the continent. 📅 19–23 October 2026 | Porto + online @scrippsocean.bsky.social @ucsandiego.bsky.social

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

CIIMAR welcomed the Secretary-General of the Portuguese Socialist Party, José Luís Carneiro, as part of the "Roadmap for the Blue Economy" initiative. 🔗 Read more: www.ciimar.up.pt/jose-luis-ca... #CIIMARnews

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We did it again! Research.com has just released its latest "𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀" list, and 20 of our researchers made the cut. 💪 Even better, we're now featured in 2 more scientific fields than last year, with 4 extra names on the list. Read more: www.ciimar.up.pt/pt-pt/ciimar...

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Portugal’s marine forests are disappearing and researchers, ocean professionals and citizens are calling for urgent national action via “Vila Nova de Milfontes Manifesto” Protecting marine forests is not only an environmental issue! All about the Manifesto at www.ciimar.up.pt/70513/

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Catarina Magalhães (CIIMAR and FCUP) has been appointed as the national representative of the Foundation for Science and Technology on the @europeanpolarboard.bsky.social . 🔗 Learn more: ciimar.up.pt/ciimar-resea... #CIIMARnews

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

🚨 Last days to register! Registration for the course “Principles of High-Throughput Proteomics Research” closes on June 1. 🧬🎓 👉 Learn more: www.ciimar.up.pt/events/princ...

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Leading up to the 𝗜𝗔𝗥𝗖𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, we’re highlighting the global impact of #AtmosphericRivers. In this video, Maximiliano Viale (IANIGLA-CONICET) explains their role across South America. 📅 19–23 October 2026 | Porto + online @cw3escripps.bsky.social @scrippsocean.bsky.social @ucsandiego.bsky.social

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

How do we ensure excellence in research with aquatic organisms? 🐟🔬 ▶️ Watch the full video on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/AUJ-GkdrEb8 #CIIMAR25years

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

CIIMAR has published its Social & Environmental Sustainability Report of 2025. 🌍 👉 You can read the Sustainability Reports and Plans on our website: www.ciimar.up.pt/reports-plans/ #CIIMARsustainability

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

This May features two initiatives focused on nature-based solutions 🌿 More info: www.ciimar.up.pt/events/natur... #CIIMARresearch #bioilhas #NatureBasedSolutions #fundacionlacaixa

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

🎓𝗖𝗜𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗥 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 🧬 Course "Principles of High-Throughput Proteomics Research" 👉 Find out more and secure your spot by 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝘀𝘁: www.ciimar.up.pt/events/princ... #CIIMARtraining #CIIMARcourse #Proteomics

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗮𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀? The "𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽" 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽, will take place on May 19 at CIIMAR, where key actors across the #bluebioeconomy will come together to shape the next 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽. 🔗 www.ciimar.up.pt/events/shapi...

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

How does CIIMAR's research contribute to better public and science policies? Watch now the 6th episode of "25 Tons de Azul": www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6wt... (The video includes subtitles in both Portuguese and English). #CIIMAR25years

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Microplastics are everywhere… but this finding is striking. 🐟 Some fish are born with microplastics, before they even start feeding. Público spoke with CIIMAR researcher Sabrina Rodrigues, first author of this PhD study, carried out w/ Marisa Almeida & Sandra Ramos. www.publico.pt/2026/04/28/a...

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Larvas de peixes que acabaram de nascer no Douro já apresentam microplásticos

Investigadoras portuguesas demonstram, “pela primeira vez”, que larvas selvagens de sardinha e caboz estão contaminadas por fragmentos de plástico antes mesmo de começarem a alimentar-se.

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

CIIMAR hosted its 1st Industry Open Day, welcoming ~70 researchers and 23 organisations. An event for sharing science and technology and networking to strengthen links between marine research and the blue and circular economy. Thank you to all partners who joined us!

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗬𝗧 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗬𝗧+ 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻. Take the next step in your scientific career with hands-on research at CIIMAR, a monthly scholarship, and cutting-edge facilities. Apply by 22 May 👉 byt.ciimar.up.pt #BYT #CIIMAR #Scholarship #MarineResearch

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

📊 Multivariate Statistics with R for Biological Sciences 🗓️ May 11–15 | 🌐 Online (EN) For MSc, PhD students & researchers looking to strengthen skills in multivariate analysis with R. 👉 Register: www.ciimar.up.pt/events/multi... #CIIMARcourses #Rstats #statistics

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

How is climate change affecting #coastaltourism? 🌊 The SHIFT-MARES project, led by CIIMAR, looks at exactly that: it explores how changes in marine ecosystems impact key ecosystem services that support the blue economy, including tourism. ▶️ Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jABv...

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SHIFT-MARES project

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Yesterday, CIIMAR welcomed CCDR-Norte's new president Álvaro Santos, vice-president Gabriela Leite and chief of staff Nuno Almeida. The delegation learned about our mission, strategy and vision, at a time of renewal at CCDR-N. 📰 Read more: www.ciimar.up.pt/ciimar-hosts... #CIIMARnews

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IGNITION Project @ignition-eu.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

How can we monitor the health of aquatic animals without stressing them? 🐟 🧬 Our team is advancing biomarker discovery to track health and detect diseases early, all with minimal disturbance to the animals. @ciimar.bsky.social @science-crunchers.bsky.social

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Real-Time Health Monitoring in Aquaculture

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European Marine Board @emarineboard.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

The CommOcean Conference on marine science communication organised by our EMB Communication Panel will take place from 2-3 September 2026 in Bergen, Norway. The call for abstracts is now open until 1 May 2026 - find out more and submit yours here: www.uib.no/en/ocean/181... #scicomm #marscicomm

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

CIIMAR co-organised the 1st National 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺, held on the 13th of March at the University of Aveiro, in a joint initiative with CESAM, @ccmar.bsky.social , @marescience.bsky.social and @okeanos-uac.bsky.social 🌊 📸 CESAM #CIIMARnews #OceanScience #MarineResearch

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

#NETTAG+ voices at #EUOceanDays 🐟 @ciimar.bsky.social researchers highlighted how fishers are active partners in improving technologies and joining demonstrations & awareness activities, ensuring solutions are practical and grounded in real fishing conditions. #MissionOcean #CINEA_EU

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Haven’t registered yet? 👀 Secure your spot in the 28th edition of the CAL-AQUA course – Laboratory Aquatic Animal Sciences, taking place from May 4 to 8 at CIIMAR. 📅 Registrations open until April 6! 👉 Learn more: www.ciimar.up.pt/events/cal-a...

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 is a new series where we share research from the CIIMAR community that unravel the workings of life. Our 1st story reveals an evolutionary mystery that has intrigued scientists for decades. 🐍

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Aquatic Animal Health Team @a2s-ciimar.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

🎣 We’re hiring! The initMAPAfish project is looking for a technician to join our team at A2S/CIIMAR and help build the first Microbiome Genome Atlas of Portuguese aquaculture fish species. ℹ️ a2s.ciimar.up.pt/2026/03/06/w... #Aquaculture #microbiome #STEMjob @ciimar.bsky.social

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

This week's “𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁” series is dedicated to Technology Spotlight, featuring a patented invention for obtaining rich-protein extracts from algae.

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European Marine Board @emarineboard.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Join us next week for our #ECOPWednesday webinar on whether Wave Energy a Solution for Making Seawater Desalination More Sustainable? Techno-economic Expectations from the Portuguese Context as Daniel Clemente from Uni Porto and @ciimar.bsky.social explains: www.linkedin.com/posts/europe...

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#ecopwednesday | ECOPs Network European Marine Board

⏰ Next Wednesday, Daniel Clemente will explore whether wave energy can be the key to making desalination more sustainable at our #ECOPWednesday Don’t miss this insightful session on renewable energy...

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European Marine Board @emarineboard.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Join us on 4 March for our #ECOPWednesday webinar on whether Wave Energy a Solution for Making Seawater Desalination More Sustainable? Techno-economic Expectations from the Portuguese Context with speaker Daniel Clemente from Uni Porto & @ciimar.bsky.social! More: www.marineboard.eu/events/ecop-...

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

“𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁” is back, spotlighting Transnational Access opportunities through AQUASERV. This time, we’re hearing directly from the first AQUASERV Transnational Access user at CIIMAR. Mikel Manso (AZTI) accessed our research platforms to advance his PhD within the #BioGrapeFeed project.

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

🚨 It’s today! 📷 Find all the details at: www.ciimar.up.pt/events/cafe-... #CIIMARevents #CIIMARseminars #CIIMARresearch

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CIIMAR @ciimar.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

🎓 𝗖𝗜𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗥 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 🐟 28th edition of the 𝗖𝗔𝗟-𝗔𝗤𝗨𝗔 course! 🐟 The Laboratory Aquatic Animal Sciences Course (CAL-AQUA) will take place from May 4 to 8 at CIIMAR. 👉 Find out more on our website: www.ciimar.up.pt/events/cal-a... #CIIMARtraining #CIIMARcourse #CalAqua #uporto

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