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published on October 01, 2026
World Habitat Day – Adequate Housing for All
World Habitat Day is celebrated this year on 5 October 2026 under the theme “Adequate Housing for All”, providing an opportunity to reflect on the state of our cities and on the basic right of all people to adequate housing, while drawing attention to the policies, partnerships and practical solutions needed to turn this right […]
Dolphin protection: European Commission takes action against Portugal
The European Commission has moved to a new stage of infringement proceedings against Portugal, considering the measures adopted to monitor and prevent the accidental bycatch of cetaceans associated with fishing activities to be insufficient. The issue, recently highlighted by the newspaper Público, follows up on a concern previously addressed by CESAM, based on scientific evidence […]
CESAM study featured on the cover of Biology Open
The latest research article from the Marine Photophysiology and Phycotechnology Laboratory (MP2Lab), part of the Department of Biology and CESAM, is featured on the cover of the scientific journal Biology Open, with an image of the tropical sea slug Elysia crispata. The study shows that different components of the light spectrum elicit distinct responses in […]
“Abstract” strengthens the reach of CESAM’s science communication
The first series of “Abstract” has reached nearly 25,000 views, broadening the reach of this CESAM science communication initiative. Throughout the episodes, CESAM researchers present their work, key findings and relevance through audiovisual content designed to make scientific knowledge clearer and more accessible. This reach is accompanied by an overall positive assessment of the series. […]
CESAM with 18 applications selected in the 8th edition of the Individual CEEC, with a strong showing in Environmental Sciences
The Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) has 18 applications proposed for funding in the provisional results of the 8th edition of the Individual Call to Scientific Employment Stimulus, corresponding to the 2025 call and promoted by the Foundation for Science and Technology. In the Environmental Sciences evaluation panel, these applications account for 38.1% […]
World Environmental Health Day: Understanding the Environment to Protect Health
On 26 September, World Environmental Health Day, promoted by the International Federation of Environmental Health, is observed, drawing attention to an increasingly evident relationship: protecting health also means understanding and protecting the environment in which we live. The quality of air, water and food, exposure to chemical and biological contaminants, the presence of emerging pollutants, […]
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