published on April 17, 2025
Mira Beach was identified, over ten years ago, as a hotspot of coastal erosion in the central region of Portugal, which led, in 2017, to the establishment of a collaboration protocol with the Municipality of Mira and the University of Aveiro. A partnership of great importance for the Municipality of Mira, as stated by its […]
João Carvalho, researcher at CESAM/DBIO, featured in the latest episode of the “Science Cast” podcast In this episode, João Carvalho discusses his academic journey and the core themes of his research, which include landscape ecology, population dynamics of wild species, and biodiversity conservation. One of the highlights of the conversation is the Iberian ibex, an […]
FCT has released the provisional results of the international evaluation process of R&D Units, awarding CESAM the highest rating of Excellent. The evaluation focused on the scientific and technological activities carried out between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2023, as well as on the objectives, strategy, activity plan, and organisational structure for the 2025–2029 […]
On April 16, the University of Aveiro (UA) hosted the 4th edition of the UA Awards Ceremony, an annual event that celebrates academic excellence across various areas of university life. Among this year’s honorees, the Researcher Award was granted to José Alves from CESAM/DBIO in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the fields of ecology […]
Portugal Takes a Decisive Step in Transforming Its Ocean Economy. In a recent report, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) outlined a comprehensive strategy to enhance policy coherence and strengthen Portugal’s institutional capacity in the maritime sector. The document, titled “Improving Policy Coherence for Portugal’s Ocean Economy: A Strategic Plan for Natural Resources, […]
National Air Day was established in 2019 and is celebrated annually on April 12, with the aim of reflecting on the importance of the air we breathe and the challenges we face in preventing its degradation. This day emerged as a response to growing concerns about air pollution and its impacts on public health and […]
The Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) at the University of Aveiro (UA) is proud to play a key role in shaping the Portuguese Pavilion at EXPO 2025 Osaka, under the theme “Blue Resilience Dialogue – Ocean.” This theme was chosen to highlight Portugal’s leadership in the scientific and economic exploration of the ocean, […]
The peel and seed of the avocado contain valuable bioactive compounds, offering a sustainable alternative with health benefits and potential applications across various industrial sectors. This finding comes from a team of researchers at the University of Aveiro (UA) who, in a second phase of the project, aim to promote the more sustainable use of […]
On March 24, researcher Goreti Pereira, from CESAM (Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies) and the Department of Chemistry at the University of Aveiro, returned to her hometown of Braga to take part in the “Scientist Returns to School” program, an initiative promoted by the organization Native Scientists. The activity took place at EB Bairro […]
CESAM Researcher Rosa Freitas, professor in the Department of Biology (DBIO) at the University of Aveiro (UA), is the guest on the latest episode of the “Science Cast” podcast, where she shares her expertise and recent scientific developments in the field of marine biology. Titled “Riding the Tide: Bivalves, Pollutants, and Climate Change”, the episode […]