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Exploring the depths,
safeguarding the shores.

Discover. Explore. Protect.

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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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New Platform Creates Digital Map for Marine Biobanks

CIIMAR leads the development of a digital platform providing access to thousands of biological resources with potential applications for the Blue Economy.

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Latest news

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September 21, 2026

CIIMAR opens its doors to the community during another Edition of its Open Day
September 10, 2026

New genomic tool for clams boosts sustainable aquaculture
September 9, 2026

Blue Think Conference brings CIIMAR and CCMAR PhD Students together for its 7th edition
August 4, 2026

Dolphins’ blow may reveal the state of health of these marine mammals

Next Events

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30 Sep

Workshop

Mind Tide – Suicide Prevention

30 Sep

Seminar

Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution – “Advancing Marine Megafauna Monitoring and Conservation”

01 Oct

Seminar

How to Host Sustainable Events

01 Oct

Exhibition

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

06 Oct

Webinar

Webinar: Biodiversity, Ecology and Climate Change in Mountain Aquatic Habitats: The Case of the Montesinho Natural Park

07 Oct

Workshop

Mind Tide – Before It Explodes: Recognising and Redirecting Anger and Frustration

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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