CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research - 26 years working at the frontier of Ocean Knowledge and Innovation.
Matosinhos, Portugal
Joined August 2018
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Porto was the hub for atmospheric river science! 🌧️
#IARC2026 brought global experts to Europe for the 1st time to discuss extreme weather, forecasting & ocean impacts.
Co-organized by CIIMAR and @Scripps_Ocean (@UCSanDiego), and chaired by CIIMAR's Irina Gorodetskaya.
How can we protect freshwater and estuarine ecosystems? 💧
This episode of “25 Tons de Azul” explores CIIMAR’s work that contributes to the conservation of freshwater and estuarine ecosystems.
▶ youtube.com/watch?v=5F5QE33c…
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🤖 Can underwater robots transform marine biodiversity monitoring?
👉 In Iceland, #BioProtect researchers from @CiimarUp & @INESCTEC tested autonomous #eDNA sampling with the IRIS underwater robot, comparing it with traditional methods.
😉 Smarter tools for ocean protection! 🌊
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🦪 Can shellfish be bred to better withstand climate change and Perkinsus infection?
Results from IGNITION and #ShellFishBoost show it is possible, paving the way for more resilient aquaculture
🇬🇧 mispeces.com/en/in-depth/Cla…
How do atmospheric rivers affect Europe?
Sara M. Vallejo-Bernal (Leipzig University and PIK- Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research) talks about the two main branches of atmospheric rivers reaching the continent and their role in Europe's weather.
This video is part of the lead-up to the 2026 International Atmospheric River Conference (𝗜𝗔𝗥𝗖𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲).
📅 19–23 October 2026 | Porto + online
@scrippsocean.bsky.social
@ucsandiego.bsky.social
How do atmospheric rivers affect Australia?
Kimberley Reid from the ARC Centre of Excellence for 21st Century Weather, discusses atmospheric rivers across Australia, including those associated with the 2022 Brisbane floods.
This video is part of the lead-up to the 2026 International Atmospheric River Conference (𝗜𝗔𝗥𝗖𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲).
📅 19–23 October 2026 | Porto + online
@Scripps_Ocean
@UCSanDiego
🎓𝗖𝗜𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗥 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 🐟 29th edition of the 𝗖𝗔𝗟-𝗔𝗤𝗨𝗔 course 🐟
The Laboratory Aquatic Animal Science Course (CAL-AQUA) will take place at CIIMAR, from December 14 to 18.
👉More info: ciimar.up.pt/events/cal-aqua…
#CIIMARtraining
What role do atmospheric rivers play in the polar regions? ❄️
Michelle Maclennan, Climate Scientist at the British Antarctic Survey, talks about atmospheric rivers in the polar regions and how these events can influence climate patterns in the regions where we live.
This video is part of the lead-up to the 2026 International Atmospheric River Conference (𝗜𝗔𝗥𝗖𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲).
📅 19–23 October 2026 | Porto + online
@Scripps_Ocean
@UCSanDiego