On World Nature Conservation Day, CESAM – the Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies at the University of Aveiro – is highlighting a series of documentaries that present research carried out by its members in the fields of ecology, biodiversity conservation and the sustainable management of natural resources.
Over recent years, CESAM researchers have contributed to these productions in various roles, including authorship, directing, review and scientific coordination. Among the available content are Life Lines – Architecture for Wildlife, which presents solutions designed to reduce the impact of infrastructure on fauna; ECOMARE – Research and Rescue of Marine Species, focused on research and the rehabilitation of marine animals; Portuguese Sardine – A Natural Wealth, which explores the contribution of science to the sustainable management of this resource; Long‑Distance Migrants: Between the Tagus and the Arctic, following the migration of birds between the Tagus estuary and Iceland; and Lousada – Reconnecting with Nature, centred on the recovery of biodiversity in landscapes transformed by human activity.
All these audiovisual works are developed with the involvement of multidisciplinary teams from CESAM, who contribute data, knowledge and scientific support. The scientific coordination of the productions is ensured by researchers from the Centre, guaranteeing that the information presented reflects the state of the art in their respective fields and reinforces CESAM’s role as a research unit committed to producing knowledge that is relevant to society. Collaboration with PlaySolutions Audiovisuais has made it possible to explore new ways of communicating this knowledge, while keeping scientific quality and institutional responsibility as priorities.
By investing in the dissemination of nature and research results through documentaries and other audiovisual formats, CESAM strengthens its mission to contribute to biodiversity conservation, support public policies informed by science and promote a citizenry that is more aware of environmental challenges. This communication strategy complements the scientific work carried out within the Centre’s Thematic Lines and Research Clusters, ensuring that the knowledge produced does not remain confined to the academic sphere, but also reaches communities, decision‑makers and audiences who can turn that knowledge into action.
