CIIMAR describes more than 100 new taxa in the last 25 years.
90 are new species for science.
Newsletter #13
25 May 2025
FRESH OF THE PRESS!
CIIMAR: Mais de 100 Novas Espécies Aquáticas Descobertas em 25 Anos de Pesquisa
Notícias Portugal Online
Centro da UPorto descreve mais de 100 novas espécies aquáticas em 25 anos
Notícias ao Minuto Online
FROM IDEAS TO BUSINESS
Blue Economy Acceleration
Programme
Acceleration Program
Deadline
25/05/2025
Who can Apply
Senior researchers, PhD students, starting entrepreneurs, and SMEs working on innovative TRL 3-7 blue economy solutions, structured projects, or ideas after the first successful tests in a controlled environment.
Details
BGI presents the Blue Economy Acceleration, a cutting-edge, 3-stage online innovation program tailored for early-stage entrepreneurs and researchers that aims to transform blue bio-based technologies into market-ready ventures.
Focus Areas: Nutrient Upcycling & Circularity; Fish Welfare Monitoring; Efficient Hydro(bio)ponic Systems; Sustainable Packaging; Microalgal Biomass Utilization; Digitalization & Automation. Prize Pool of €2,500
EVENTS TO DIVE INTO
LEVEL UP YOUR SKILLS
CATCH THE CURRENT
CIIMAR Visit to the Philippines: De La Salle University-Dasmarinas
Visiting Professors from Portugal and Macao Share Expertise in Nature-Based Solutions
CIIMAR participates in the Blue Talk "Sustainable Blue Economy - an ocean of opportunities"
At the International Institute of Macau (IIM), organized by the Portuguese Consulate in Macau and Hong Kong, Macau SAR, China
HATCH Innovation Services Visits CIIMAR to Explore Future Collaboration Opportunities
On May 8th, 2025, CIIMAR welcomed Niclas Riecken, Project Analyst at HATCH Innovation Services, for an institutional visit aimed at strengthening ties and exploring potential avenues for collaboration.
Encontro com o Cientista - Hall of Biodiversity
On May 16, researcher Vânia Freitas took part in the "Encontro com o Cientista" at the invitation of the Hall of Biodiversity.
WHAT'S NEW OUT THERE?
CONFERENCE
The Built Ocean 2025 Conference
SEMINAR
ERC-PT: Advancing Scientific Excellence
FESTIVAL
3ª Edição Festival Florestas Marinhas
SYMPOSIUM
12th EFMC Young Medicinal Chemists' Symposium (EFMC-YMCS 2025)
SMOOTH SAILING: SAFETY FIRST!
SAFE LAB
Safe Handling and Disposal of Sharp Instruments
If you need to use sharp or cutting tools, make sure you have a proper container nearby for safe disposal.You also don’t need to recap needles or close scalpel blades before discarding them — avoid unnecessary steps.
