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Porto hosts the International Atmospheric Rivers Conference for the first time in Europe

International scientists, meteorological experts and decision-makers gather in Porto from 19 to 23 October to discuss atmospheric rivers, extreme weather events, climate change and their impacts on people, the ocean and ecosystems.

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CIIMAR researchers among the World’s Top 2% Scientists

Twenty-four CIIMAR researchers are included in the 2025 edition of the World’s Top 2% Scientists list, which recognises scientists whose work has received a high number of citations worldwide.

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CIIMAR secures 15 new positions in the 8th FCT CEEC competition

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CIIMAR community together to reflect on the present and future

CIIMAR brought together its scientific and professional community for the 2026 Annual Meeting, held on 14 September at the Porto Cruise Terminal.

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CIIMAR joins forces with four research centres to champion the ocean as a strategic area for Portuguese science

Five national research centres are calling for the ocean to be recognised as one of the strategic areas of the future national research and innovation policy.

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Bianca Reis wins SPECO’s 2026 PhD Prize in Ecology

The CIIMAR researcher took first place in the award granted by the Portuguese Society of Ecology (SPECO) and the Amadeu Dias Foundation.

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October 21, 2026

Vítor Vasconcelos joins the Scientific Council of the Portuguese Council for Health and the Environment
October 21, 2026

CIIMAR researchers co-author the book “Microrganismos Marinhos”
October 21, 2026

Science and innovation organizations are calling on the Portuguese government to advocate for 220 billion euros for European research
September 21, 2026

CIIMAR opens its doors to the community during another Edition of its Open Day

Next Events

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01 Oct

Exhibition

Exhibition: “Amphibians: One Foot in the Water, the Other on Land”

19 Oct

Conference

2026 International Atmospheric River Conference

19 Oct

Workshop

Reducing marine megafauna bycatch in Northwestern African fisheries

23 Oct

Seminar

Thalassa Seminar Series

25 Oct

Seminar

Conversas com Ciência in Serralves – October

28 Oct

Seminar

Oceanus Seminar Series

Charting a Sustainable
Future for Our Oceans

CIIMAR is an institution of the University of Porto research ecosystem, leader in Marine and Environmental research and advanced training, focused in creating innovative ideas for the sustainability of the Ocean and finding solutions for the future needs of our society. Promoting the understanding and knowledge on physical, chemical and biological dynamics of these environments and the impact of natural and human disturbances.

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CIIMAR on the news

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08 July 2025
Investigador do Porto com financiamento para reduzir custo de energia das ondas
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04 July 2025
Investigadores identificam ADN antigo de sardinhas do Império Romano
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20 June 2025
Cientistas exploram o fundo do Gorringe, onde há corais, esponjas e um chão rochoso à Mordor
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