A question, 50 years in the making. How important is chemical communication in aggression among Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens)? Melina Silva's PhD helps bring new evidence to a debate that has challenged behavioural biologists for decades. 🎓 Congratulations, Melina! tinyurl.com/2uj78ubt

More than 40 national organisations are rallying public support for the protection of marine forests - get to know the document signed by researchers, professionals, businesspeople, foundations, institutional representatives and members of the public on our website! tinyurl.com/yms5ffax

To accommodate high interest and introduce new access options, we have officially extended the application deadline for the AgroServ 5th Call to 22 June 2026, at 16:00 (CEST). 👉 Read more: agroserv.eu/blog/deadlin... #AgroServ #HorizonEurope #Research #Funding #TNA

The EMBRC 2025 Annual Report is now available, showcasing key achievements across the network in marine research, biodiversity monitoring, and scientific collaboration. CCMAR is proud to be part of this European-wide effort to boost marine science.

CCMAR PhD students brought science to the stage at 3MT-UAlg, sharing research on aquaculture, whale migration, plastic degradation and seagrass restoration: all in just 3 minutes. Congrats to all, with Sari Ponnet awarded 2nd place! Watch the videos and read more here: tinyurl.com/57skb76x

💬 ‘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...

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

🌱Natural plant communities undergo a community-scale self‑thinning, with efficient space occupation, intensified competition, and water‑mediated interactions. #biodiversityday @ccmar.bsky.social @marescience.bsky.social 👉Read more here: www.nature.com/articles/s43...

Join us tomorrow to explore how to transform industrial by-products into high-value fish feed ingredients, helping reduce pressure on global food systems. This is not just feed innovation, it is system redesign. Supported by @aquaserv.bsky.social #AQUASERV #TNA ccmar.ualg.pt/activity/bre...

110 participants. 15 countries. 3 transformative days. WeOcean brought together science, art, philosophy and community to rethink humanity’s relationship with the ocean and with the living planet. Proud to be part of this journey. 🌊 #WeOcean ccmar.ualg.pt/en/news/scie...

Happenning at CCMAR this week: - The need to update the toxicological information about marine toxins featuring Prof. Luis M. Botana - tinyurl.com/4cfxryk6 - João Monteiro PhD defence on Population dynamics, growth, and reproduction of the green crab in Portugal. tinyurl.com/3uz57yhe Join us!

Explore the hidden code of ocean life with CCMAR’s Molecular Biology Platform. From DNA and RNA analysis to pathogen detection and next-generation sequencing, we turn genetic data into insights for marine science, aquaculture, biotechnology, and conservation. tinyurl.com/yrpzt4kp

This Wednesday, 29 April, CCMAR Seminar welcomes João Monteiro for “From Science to Policy: Managing the Green Crab Fishery”. Join us in person or online to support João ahead of his PhD defence! 🕒13:30 WEST 📍Room 1.39 + Teams #CCMARSeminar ccmar.ualg.pt/activity/sci...

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.

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

This Wednesday, 22 April, CCMAR Seminar welcomes Cláudia Cavadas for “The Contribution of Each Scientist to Advancing Gender Dimension in Science”. Join us online to discuss DEIB in research. 🕒13:30 WEST 🔗 Register: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🔔 New Deadline for apllications! 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹!

What if a simple solution could make a big impact? That's what Monika Szynaka and the TramSel team are working on: modifying traditional trammel nets so they are slightly lifted from the seabed. Watch the video to see how a simple adjustment helps protect what lies beneath: tinyurl.com/4k3ynp2w

🌊 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

🚨We have one opening for a Master’s Fellowship in Ocean Research 🌍🌊 Work on paleoclimate, ocean–atmosphere interactions & biomarker analysis. Research past warm climates to understand future change 🌡️ Lab work, biomarkers, ocean–atmosphere dynamics Apply by Apr 22 More here: tinyurl.com/5n95jedr

🐬 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 📩 [email protected]

At CCMAR, Acoustic Telemetry Services track marine species movements using transmitters and underwater receivers. From tagging to data analysis, we turn movement into insight: supporting research on ecosystems, climate change, and sustainable ocean management. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwev...

Researchers in aquaculture & marine science: access advanced facilities at CCMAR through @aquaserv.bsky.social ! Collaborate, run experiments, and use specialised equipment — free of charge. Your next breakthrough doesn’t have to be limited by your lab. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtI8...

🌊 Dive into marine microbiomes with Andrzej Tkacz (CCMAR)! Discover patterns across European seas based on 420 samples 🌍 incl. Ria Formosa 💡 Includes an interactive data tool 📅 April 8 | Hybrid | Free (registration required) 🔗 tinyurl.com/54avxwxv #MarineScience #Metagenomics #OpenScience

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...

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.

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.

Whether you're conducting surveys, sampling, or underwater imaging, our Scientific Dive Centre provides training, expertise, and support for safe, high-quality scientific diving. Watch the video to learn more or request access! www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFk1...

Tomorrow, our weekly seminar is brought by @aquaserv.bsky.social TNA Dr. Szuzsanna J. Sándor. Register here: tinyurl.com/6wadysc7 and join us!

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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-...

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...

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...

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...

🚨 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/...

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

We're hiring a Project Manager (M/F) to fulfill contractual activities within the @aquaserv.bsky.social project - Number 101131121 HORIZON-RIA, funded by the European Commission. More details and application on the link below! #sciencejobs #projectmanager #sciencemanagemet tinyurl.com/5n8udjfy

We're committed to EU policies on food security, sustainability, agricultural resilience and ecosystem recovery. Work such as Teresa's can benefit from our scientific environment and access to infrastructure, analytical technologies and cross-cutting knowledge! #agroserv

Whether you’re studying marine organisms, investigating developmental processes, tracking microalgal dynamics, or analysing cellular biology, our Microscopy Platform brings your research into focus with precision and versatility. 🔗 For more information or to request access: 📧 [email protected]

How do the ocean's great predators move? 👉 During his PhD at CCMAR, Miguel Gandra studied the movement ecology of marine megafauna. 💬 “CCMAR provided an exceptional research environment that made this work possible” Miguel notes. 🔗 More about this work: ccmar.ualg.pt/en/news/foll...

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-...

Next Wednesday, our weekly seminar welcomes two visiting researchers from Chile. Dr. Marcela Aldana and Melissa Fernández will discuss why integrating parasites into marine biodiversity is a necessary paradigm shift. 🕜 13:30 WET | Jan 28 📍 Building 7 + MS Teams Register here: tinyurl.com/586ysewa

Science establishes climate change adaptation plan for mainland Portugal's largest marine park Learn more here: ccmar.ualg.pt/en/news/scie...

Did you know that CCMAR has its own #HPC cluster, CETA? Are you unsure where to begin or in need of more support? Join us to learn the basics of using the #SLURM job scheduler, along with practical demonstrations of #bigdata #workflows through #bioinformatics-focused examples. Limited spots!

#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 [email protected] for pre-technical and financial feasibility checks. #Opencalls #EMBRC

Kicking off our Seminar Series next Wednesday, focusing on 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 across different scales. 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐨 𝐈𝐧á𝐜𝐢𝐨 will share his experience in R&D, prototyping, and interdisciplinary collaboration, drawing from his work on innovative biosensing approaches. Join us! 📅 January 21 | 13:30

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-...

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

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.

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...