published on April 24, 2024
Climate change is affecting forests in the Mediterranean region, particularly in southern Europe, where these ecosystems, increasingly subject to high temperatures and low rainfall due to climate change, are degraded by large and intense fires, which are occurring more and more frequently. Preparing the forest and planning its management taking future climate scenarios into account […]
A recent study conducted by DBio/CESAM in collaboration with the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF) presented relevant findings regarding the population of stray animals in Continental Portugal. The first National Census of Stray Animals reveals that there are over 930 thousand animals without homes, of which 830,541 are cats and 101,015 are dogs. […]
From the 23rd to the 25th of April, the inaugural RethinkBlue international conference convened, facilitated by EU COST Action CA22122 – Rethinking the Blue Economy: Socio-Ecological Impacts and Opportunities. The event, supported by COST – European Cooperation in Science and Technology, the University of Zadar, and the Croatian Science Foundation, served as a forum for […]
A study conducted by researchers from CESAM has revealed that rewilding efforts in the Greater Côa Valley, Portugal, are facilitating the return of roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) to the region, beneficial for the Iberian wolf and local producers. The Rewilding Portugal team has been working to support the recovery of the Iberian wolf (Canis lupus […]
Two of the three University of Aveiro (UA) projects selected for the 2nd edition of the Institutional Pact for the Enhancement of the Circular Economy in the Centre region are from CESAM. InsectERA was highlighted for contributing to various circular economy strategies, for having a very significant number of partners from the industry sector, for […]
The journey took less than an hour, when almost 6 miles, the precious cargo that the Nereide, a CESAM vessel, was carrying was returned to the ocean. After months of recovery, five common turtles (Caretta caretta) returned to smell the sea and continued their journey in the blue vastness, which had been interrupted months before. […]
From June onwards, passengers traveling to and from the Americas (Brazil, United States, Canada and Venezuela) and Africa (Luanda, Maputo and São Tomé) will have at their disposal a choice of the best national films, selected from the award-winning 2023 edition of the ART&TUR Festival, held in October in Caldas da Rainha. Among the films […]
On April 11th, the group of CESAM doctoral students (GED-CESAM) organized a visit to ECOMARE, with the participation of the Ovar Sul School Group, coordinated by Professors Vítor Ferreira and Rui Polónia. Led by members of GED-CESAM and PhD students from Dbio, Davide Silva and Ruben Silva, the initiative also included a presentation of work […]
Are you a passionate PhD researcher in the area of environmental and marine sciences? Are you looking for an exceptional opportunity to advance your research career? Consider applying for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) and unlock the door to a world of research excellence in CESAM at the University of Aveiro, Portugal! Deadline: […]
Yesterday, at the Renato Araújo Auditorium in the University of Aveiro, the UA Awards Ceremony took place. There were 37 works in competition, of which 13 were awarded prizes. Célia Alves, researcher at the Department of Environment and Planning (DAO) and CESAM, was distinguished in the category – Researcher with Honorable Mention in Science. In […]