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New AIR Centre paper highlights strategic direction for species innovation in Atlantic aquaculture

calendar_today August 12, 2026

The AIR Centre has released a new white paper examining a question that is becoming increasingly strategic for Atlantic aquaculture: whether producers should continue relying on established species or invest in developing new ones. The publication, Fostering Aquaculture: New Species vs. Established Species, draws on discussions held during the Atlantic Aquaculture Forum (AAF25) in Terceira, Azores, in November 2025.

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Boa Vista hosts the V Ocean Decade Conference on Science, Governance and the Blue Economy

calendar_today July 28, 2026

On 23–24 July, the V Ocean Decade Conference took place on Ilha da Boa Vista, Cape Verde, bringing together political leaders, international organisations, researchers and practitioners.

Collaboration

Official report released for the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels

calendar_today July 24, 2026

Colombia and the Netherlands have released the official report of the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, held in Santa Marta, Colombia, from 24 to 29 April 2026. The full English and Spanish reports are now available.

Research

ROKAMURAE AZ presents final results in Faial

calendar_today July 24, 2026

The final public event of the ROKAMURAE‑AZ project took place on 23 July at the Biblioteca Pública e Arquivo Regional João José da Graça, in Horta, Faial, where researchers and regional authorities presented the latest scientific evidence on the rapid spread of the invasive macroalga Rugulopteryx okamurae in the Azores.

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Portuguese Science Summit Innovation 2026 mobilises Portugal’s research community for future priorities

calendar_today July 17, 2026

The AIR Centre took part in the Portuguese Science Summit Innovation 2026, held on 15–16 July at the Lisbon Convention Center, marking the first major event organised by Portugal’s newly established Agency for Research and Innovation (AI²).

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Brazil and Portugal deepen cooperation as Fiocruz inaugurates Lisbon Office

calendar_today July 16, 2026

On 15 July 2026, the AIR Centre took part in the official visit of Brazil’s Minister of Health, Alexandre Padilha, marking the formal launch of the Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz) Office in Lisbon. The new office is located in the same building that also hosts ApexBrasil, Embratur and Sebrae, reinforcing Brazil’s institutional presence in Portugal and expanding opportunities for bilateral cooperation.

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