In the coming weeks, Ana Hilário, Researcher at CESAM / DBio and UA, will participate in an expedition organized by the Oceano Azul Foundation to the Gorringe seamount to assess the health status of the highest mountain in Western Europe. Through the combination of different methodologies and complementary knowledge from several partner institutions, including CESAM and UA, it will be possible to provide a scientific assessment and recommendations aimed at protecting the oceans.
In addition to being important, the expedition will serve to obtain data for the implementation of the first Marine Protective Area offshore in mainland Portugal.
This scientific expedition will provide information and recommendations that will support the Portuguese Government in meeting the global goal of protecting 30% of the oceans by 2030.
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