on of its growing marine research capabilities, Angola’s National Institute for Fisheries and Marine Research (INIPM), supported by the AIR Centre, has unveiled crucial insights into the dynamics affecting sardinella populations along the Angolan coast.
The AIR Centre is set to launch the world’s first automated internal ocean waves detection service in 2025. This pioneering initiative marks a groundbreaking advancement in oceanographic research and maritime operations, representing a significant leap forward in ocean observation technology.
Dr. Isabel Sousa Pinto, from Center for Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR) and University of Porto, has been appointed to chair the Monitoring Committee for Portugal’s National Nature Restoration Plan. This committee will play a crucial role in overseeing the plan’s implementation and facilitating discussions on its progress.
The AIR Centre participated at the 9th Interdisciplinary Interinstitutional Meeting in Science and Engineering, at CIMATEC, Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, on December 4-6, 2024.
The University of Azores is running an international search for a permanent Assistant Professor position in Computer Science, specializing in Data Science with a focus on Earth Observation. The application deadline ends on January 13th.
The Instituto Politécnico da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (IPRJ-UERJ) has launched a powerful supercomputer – “Escola de Sagres” – capable of predicting catastrophic events like floods and developing mitigation strategies – one component of the Atlantic Cloud, an innovative transatlantic computational network created by the AIR Centre
On December 4–5, 2024, the AIR Centre participated in the International Conference on Sustainable Fisheries & Future Blue Food in the North Atlantic. This conference brought together experts and stakeholders to tackle pressing challenges in sustainable fisheries, aquaculture innovation, and the potential of blue foods to address global nutritional needs.
On September 23, 2024, the AIR Centre expanded its reach in the Atlantic region by welcoming the Republic of Peru and the Democratic Republic of São Tomé e Principe as associate members.