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Project for the reintroduction of deer in Lousã celebrates 30 years under the scientific coordination of UA
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One of the most successful wildlife reintroduction programmes in Portugal and across Europe has been under the scientific coordination of the University of Aveiro (UA). Three decades after the reintroduction of cervids in the Lousã mountain range, it is estimated that the deer population now exceeds three thousand individuals, while the number of roe deer […]
CESAM Research Published in Nature: Variation of Canopy Functional Traits in the Earth’s Tropical Forests
An innovative study reveals the complexity of the functional diversity of tree canopies in the world’s tropical forests, highlighting significant variations across the regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Researchers analysed more than 1,800 vegetation plots, combining field data with satellite imagery, climatic, topographic, and soil information to map, for the first time, the […]
Study with researchers from CESAM/DFis reveals that the wetlands of Doñana are at risk of flooding.
The wetlands of Doñana could be flooded with mesohaline water by the end of the century due to rising sea levels. A new study predicts that, without the Montaña del Río dam, which currently limits tidal flooding and river flows, the rise in sea level would result in the flooding of these areas during spring […]
CESAM/UA Researchers Strengthen Presence in BLUEBIO ALLIANCE
Researcher Sónia Cruz, from the Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) at the University of Aveiro (UA), has been reappointed for another term on the Executive Board of BLUEBIO ALLIANCE. This decision reflects the work carried out in the previous period and the productive momentum fostered by the team in place. “The reason for […]
Ecological Corridors in Forest Plantations: CCforBio-CESAM, Contribution to Biodiversity, Sustainability, and Capacity Building for Students from PALOP Countries.
In February 2025, the CCforBio team, a project integrated into the CESAM research unit, organised a new training session on ecological restoration for students of the Professional Course in Forestry and Environmental Resources Technician at Instituto Duarte Lemos. The initiative began with a theoretical session, which also included the participation of the Baixo Vouga Forestry […]
CESAM researchers recognized in the 5th volume of the book “Women in Science”.
The 5th edition of the book Women in Science, published by Ciência Viva on International Women’s Day, highlights 107 researchers from various generations and fields, recognizing their contribution to the advancement of knowledge. The book celebrates the role of women in science in Portugal, presenting portraits and inspiring career paths that promote gender equality and […]
Scientific Cooperation between CESAM/University of Aveiro and Nanjing Tech University Strengthened
The scientific collaboration between CESAM/University of Aveiro (UA) and Nanjing Tech University, China, has gained new momentum with the recent visit of Rosa Freitas, a CESAM researcher and lecturer at DBIO, and Marta Cunha, a PhD student at CESAM/DBIO. This visit took place within the framework of the Sino-Portuguese Joint International Laboratory on Aquatic Ecotoxicology. […]
02/04/2025