Ocean-human health connections on the spotlight at international conference in Lisbon
On December 11–12, 2025, the AIR Centre attended the International Conference on Ocean and Human Health, in Lisbon. The conference aimed to explore the critical connections between ocean and human health, examining both the benefits and risks that marine environments pose to human wellbeing.
AIR Centre explores the possibility of detecting zooplankton from space
The AIR Centre presented a research at the 2025 International Ocean Colour Science Meeting, held in Darmstadt, Germany in December 1-4, exploring how satellite observations can monitor zooplankton distributions in the North Atlantic.
AIR Centre shares AI-powered coastal monitoring expertise at UNESCO training in Côte d’Ivoire
On November 28, the AIR Centre took part in a training called Capacity Building on Remote Sensing Applied to Oceanography, presenting its work developed on Coastal monitoring using AI and multispectral optical imagery.
AIR Centre and INESC P&D Brasil extend partnership to 2030
The AIR Centre and INESC P&D Brasil (Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Research and Development of Brazil) have extended their collaborative agreement for five additional years, through July 2, 2030.
Workshop strengthens scientific collaboration for sustainable fisheries in Angola
On October 20-24, a team from the AIR Centre met with researchers from the National Institute of Fisheries and Marine Research (INIPM) and the University of the Azores, in Luanda, Angola, to prepare a scientific report supporting the recommendation of Total Allowable Catches (TAC) for small pelagic fish stocks for 2026.
AIR Centre joins Portugal’s National Advanced Computing Centre
The AIR Centre has become a member of Portugal's National Center for Advanced Computing (CNCA), whose mission is to manage, coordinate, and promote advanced computing initiatives across Portugal, delivering tangible benefits to the country's research and innovation communities.
Save the Date: JuliaEO Global Workshop returns in January 2026 and registration is open
The AIR Centre is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the JuliaEO Global Workshop 2026, taking place from January 5–9 in a hybrid format. Hosted in Terceira Island (Azores) and accessible online, the workshop is designed to strengthen programming skills for professionals working in Earth Observation.
Identity, Ethics and Society at the 10th Edition of the INESC TEC Autumn Forum
The AIR Centre attended the 10th edition of the INESC TEC Autumn Forum, held yesterday at Casa da Música in Porto. The event coincided with a special celebration of INESC's 40th anniversary in Porto.
AIR Centre showcases Atlantic research collaboration at Language Economics Panel in Cape Verde
The AIR Centre took part in the 4th International Conference of Portuguese and Spanish Languages, held in Cabo Verde on 11-12 November 2024. Deputy Executive Director Sofia Cordeiro joined a panel on Language Economics alongside representatives from Observatorio Nebrija del Español, ISCTE-IUL, and TAP Air Portugal.
AIR Centre supports ocean monitoring and fisheries management in Angola
The AIR Centre's Executive Director, Miguel Miranda, participated in the International Conference on Sustainable Fishing and Aquaculture (CIPAS 2025) in Luanda, Angola, showcasing the application of Copernicus Earth Observation data to enhance ocean monitoring and support fisheries operations in Angolan waters.