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São Tomé and Príncipe takes the next step towards a Centre of Excellence in Marine Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism

calendar_today November 13, 2026

After the regional workshop in Cabo Verde in March 2026, a new round of national workshops is now shaping the Centres of Excellence in Marine Sciences and Biodiversity for the Portuguese-speaking Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The initiative aims to strengthen national scientific and institutional capacity, foster international cooperation and support the sustainable management of marine ecosystems in Cabo Verde, São Tomé and Príncipe, Guinea-Bissau and Timor-Leste.

Collaboration

DurĂŁo Barroso visits TERINOV and highlights opportunities for Atlantic cooperation

calendar_today November 12, 2026

On 10 November, José Manuel Durão Barroso, President of FLAD - Luso-American Development Foundation, visited TERINOV for the first time since taking office. At the AIR Centre’s headquarters, he was welcomed by Executive Director Miguel Miranda and the Terceira-based team for a discussion on ongoing projects, international partnerships and future opportunities for collaboration.

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An Evening by the Atlantic: stories, music and community on Terceira

calendar_today November 9, 2026

On 21 October, at Terceira Island in the Azores, “An Evening by the Atlantic: Stories, Music, and Community” took place as a side event to the workshop “Enhancing Marine Biodiversity Data Collection and Publication” (19–23 October). It brought together workshop participants and local residents in a full room.

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AIR Centre contributes snapshot of ocean conditions to Blue Flag's 40th anniversary legacy

calendar_today November 4, 2026

The AIR Centre joined the celebrations marking 40 years of the Blue Flag Programme in Portugal by contributing to the Arca do Ambiente Azul, an initiative promoted by the Municipality of Mira to preserve memories, knowledge and commitments linked to the programme's legacy and future.

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Coastal research in Atlantic Africa falls short as erosion and coastal populations grow

calendar_today November 3, 2026

A new study published in the Journal of Coastal Conservation shows that scientific knowledge on coastal evolution along the Atlantic coast of Africa remains scarce and unevenly distributed. This gap comes as the continent faces ongoing coastal erosion and rapid population growth in its coastal zones.

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Conference in Lisbon to explore new developments in ocean observation

calendar_today November 3, 2026

On 26 November 2026, the Portuguese Ocean Decade Committee and the Lisbon Academy of Sciences, in partnership with the AIR Centre, will bring together researchers and experts in ocean science for the conference New Trends in Multidisciplinary Ocean Observation, hosted at the Lisbon Academy of Sciences in Lisbon.

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