published on January 28, 2025
On October 2, a research article about the findings related to transmissible cancer in cockles was published in the journal Nature Cancer, and it was covered by both national and international press. In this study, researchers Seila Díaz, Ricardo Calado, and Fernando Ricardo from CESAM/DBIO at the University of Aveiro participated. According to Seila Díaz, […]
Newton Gomes, the principal investigator of the BLUECOMPOSITE project, shared with us some details about the recently completed project and explained how the achieved results can open new pathways for the industry and contribute to the development of more sustainable aquaculture. CESAM: How did the idea for the BLUECOMPOSITE project come about? Newton Gomes: The […]
Between September 4 and 6, 2023, the “5th International Conference on Food Contaminants: Challenges on exposure assessment, health impact, and sustainability of food systems” (ICFC 2023) took place at the Agronomic Institute of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil. This event was organized by INSA and held in a hybrid format, in partnership with CESAM, the University of […]
The Portuguese Ecological Society celebrated the Ecology Day once again, an international initiative that brings ecology and society together in the search for a more sustainable human development. To mark the day, research centers, environmental non-governmental organizations, companies, and municipalities were invited to think and develop a set of activities and educational resources aimed at […]
On September 19th, the Tejo Estuary Biodiversity Forum took place in Alcochete as part of the celebrations for the 47th anniversary of the Tejo Estuary Nature Reserve (RNET). This event, which had CESAM as a partner, aimed to establish and strengthen partnerships with a view to realizing shared visions for the Tejo Estuary, focusing on […]
Helena Vieira, a researcher from CESAM/DAO and the ERA Chair Holder of the BESIDE Project, participated, at the invitation of CAA – Atlantic Arc Commission (whose national partner is CCDR-LVT), in the process of producing recommendations for public policies aimed at promoting an innovation ecosystem in the Blue Economy. These recommendations aim to boost the […]
Yesterday, on September 13, 2023, the Center for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) enthusiastically celebrated its Annual Day. The event brought together its integrated members in a day that began with a plenary meeting of the Scientific Council. During the meeting, participants discussed and approved various proposed changes to the current CESAM regulations, presented by […]
Olga Ameixa, coordinator of the Working Group “Benefits and Risks of Exotic Biological Control Agents,” participated as a member of the scientific committee and organizer, as well as a speaker at the 5th meeting of the Working Group “Benefits and Risks of Exotic Biological Control Agents,” held at the University of Aveiro from September 11th […]
The TV series “Warriors for Nature” premieres on September 18th at 10:45 PM on RTP1. This series, produced by PlaySolutions Audiovisuais, has CESAM as a partner entity. Joaquim Pedro Ferreira, a researcher and science communicator at CESAM, shares authorship with Paulo Caetano and co-directs with Pedro Miguel Ferreira. Gender equality is one of the priorities […]
On the 13th of September, starting at 3:00 PM, the Center for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) will once again celebrate CESAM Day with its integrated members in the Renato Araújo auditorium at the University of Aveiro. Over the years, this celebration has created moments of socializing, camaraderie, idea-sharing, and strengthening of bonds among our […]