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Exploring the depths,
safeguarding the shores.

Discover. Explore. Protect.

Latest news

August 4, 2026

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

July 31, 2026

CIIMAR and IPMA strengthen their partnership with new laboratories dedicated to monitoring the marine environment

July 17, 2026

CIIMAR celebrates a new generation of talent in marine science

July 14, 2026

CIIMAR ranks among the most innovative institutions in the Blue Bioeconomy in Portugal

Next Events

16 Jul

Workshop

Ciência Viva in the Summer

24 Jul

Workshop

Exhibition: Sea Monsters

01 Aug

Workshop

Exhibition: “A Look at the World of Sponges.”

01 Aug

Workshop

Exhibition: “Freshwater Mussels”

01 Aug

Workshop

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

13 Aug

Workshop

Discovering Microplastics: From the Douro Estuary to Environmental and Human Health

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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working at the frontier of ocean knowledge 
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