Davide Gamboa, Researcher at CESAM and professor at DGEO, University of Aveiro, is the new delegate for Portugal at the ECORD Science Support and Advisory Committee (ESSAC). ECORD – European Consortium of Ocean Research Drilling – is the organization responsible for managing the European infrastructure integrated into the international IODP (International Ocean Drilling Programme), which has recently entered its new phase, IODP3.
ESSAC plays a crucial role in the coordination and scientific-technological planning aimed at maximizing Europe’s contribution to IODP. This international marine research program aims to explore Earth’s history and dynamics by using ocean research platforms to recover data recorded in seafloor sediments and rocks and to monitor environments beneath the ocean surface.
IODP3 relies on infrastructure funded by two platform providers, with financial contributions from several partner agencies. Together, these entities represent 16 countries, whose scientists are selected to participate in IODP3 research expeditions conducted across the world’s oceans and in large-scale research projects using ocean drilling archives (Scientific Projects using Ocean Drilling Archives – SPARCs).
Davide Gamboa’s appointment as ESSAC delegate presents an opportunity to further strengthen scientific collaboration between Portugal and the international community involved in IODP3, in line with CESAM’s mission to promote innovative solutions to environmental and marine challenges.
