published on September 10, 2026
Between late July and early September, CESAM participated in several initiatives led by the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), spanning bivalve mollusc monitoring, oceanographic research in the Azores, and the implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive. Collaboration between CESAM and IPMA has continued to strengthen across several areas of marine research, […]
The estimates from the National Stray Animal Census have been published in the journal Urban Ecosystems (Springer Nature), following peer review. The study, carried out within the scope of CESAM and the Department of Biology of the University of Aveiro (UA), confirms the presence of approximately 830,000 stray cats and 101,000 stray dogs in urbanised […]
From 17 to 22 August, the University of Antananarivo, Madagascar, hosted a training workshop dedicated to assessing amphibian extinction risk according to the IUCN Red List criteria, with the participation of Matthew Moreira, a researcher at CESAM and the Department of Biology of the University of Aveiro. During the workshop, 88 recently described species were […]
Rita Tinoco Torres, CESAM researcher and professor at the Department of Biology of the University of Aveiro, and Ana M. Figueiredo, CESAM researcher, participated in the 9th World One Health Congress, held from 4 to 7 September at the Lisbon Congress Centre, where experts from around the world gathered to turn the One Health vision […]
Observed annually on 7 September, the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies draws attention to the importance of air quality for human health, ecosystems and the climate, as well as to the need for concerted action at local, national and international levels. In 2026, the campaign highlights the economic, social and environmental benefits […]
CESAM researchers are the authors of the science communication work “PAC-Monas: Pseudomonas as a bioremediation agent for metals in soil”, recently published in Cartoons de Microbiologia, an initiative of the Portuguese Society of Microbiology aimed at communicating science in a visual and accessible way to different audiences. The work, authored by Sara Peixoto, Sara Parreira, […]
CESAM is launching a new activity as part of the “Learn with CESAM” initiative, continuing its efforts to promote scientific literacy and environmental education among children, young people and families. Entitled “Can Biochar Help (or Not) Soil Microorganisms?”, this fourth activity invites participants to discover how biochar can influence the soil and the microorganisms that […]
The “Climate Line” project, developed by CESAM and the Department of Environment and Planning (DAO), in collaboration with the Library, Documentary Information and Museology Services (SBIDM) and with the support of the University of Aveiro’s American Corner, was distinguished with the IFLA Green Library Award 2026 – De Gruyter Special Recognition. The recognition was announced […]
Purple passion fruit peel, a by-product of the food industry rich in dietary fibre and bioactive compounds, may help reduce the inflammation and oxidative stress associated with asthma. This is the conclusion of a study by the University of Aveiro (UA), which identified beneficial effects of this ingredient on the body’s antioxidant response and the […]
The position defended by CESAM, CIIMAR, CCMAR, MARE and OKEANOS on the recognition of the Ocean as a Strategic Domain for Science and Innovation achieved widespread media coverage. Starting from a Lusa news wire, the topic was disseminated by numerous general, regional and specialized media outlets, featured in Rádio Comercial news segments and was subsequently […]