
CCMAR: New study reveals influence of ocean currents on mangrove diversity
Study led by the Center for Marine Sciences of the Algarve
Study led by the Center for Marine Sciences of the Algarve
Event attracted people from different countries
Ramalhete is an infrastructure of the University of Algarve which, since 1994, has been managed by CCMAR
«Celebrating the diversity of seaweed on the coast of Vila do Bispo and Sagres and making known its importance» are the objectives of the event
The researchers call on citizens to collaborate in identifying large accumulations of algae in the sea or on the beaches of the Portuguese coast, including the Azores and Madeira
First day broke record for visitors, with almost 3 entries
Depuratox results were presented in Olhão
CCMAR researchers are breeding seahorses in captivity to introduce them into the wild
Infrastructure intends to be a point of connection between scientific research, schools and the general public, with regard to ocean observation.
Collecting this data will allow fisheries to be targeted and more efficient in the future.
The work was conceived by plastic artists Gezo Marques and José Aparício Gonçalves