•Marine Ecology Conservation Lab •University of Aveiro •Department of Biology Instagram: marine.ecology.conservation 𓇼 ⋆.˚ 𓆉 𓆝 𓂁 ⋆.˚ 𓇼https://bsky.app/profile/marecolab.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/marecolab.bsky.social/post/3mkkh2g5a2s2cYesterday we launched the AURORA Shiny App 🚀 👀28 Apr 2026 11:08 +0000at://did:plc:frf7qe2nl6djg43eeakgjb4m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkh2g5a2s2chttps://bsky.app/profile/marecolab.bsky.social/post/3mj2uq2rvkc2eIs your biodiversity data "sleeping" in spreadsheets? 😴 📊 Learn how to convert raw biodiversity data into Darwin Core Archives for sharing in global repositories. Choose your session: April 27 | 09:30 AM (WEST) May 20 | 05:00 PM (WEST) 🔗 Register here: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/7HFHwMWaJR09 Apr 2026 13:05 +0000at://did:plc:frf7qe2nl6djg43eeakgjb4m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2uq2rvkc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/marecolab.bsky.social/post/3mj2uq2rvkc2eIs your biodiversity data "sleeping" in spreadsheets? 😴 📊 Learn how to convert raw biodiversity data into Darwin Core Archives for sharing in global repositories. Choose your session: April 27 | 09:30 AM (WEST) May 20 | 05:00 PM (WEST) 🔗 Register here: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/7HFHwMWaJR09 Apr 2026 13:05 +0000at://did:plc:frf7qe2nl6djg43eeakgjb4m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2uq2rvkc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/marecolab.bsky.social/post/3mij2ketmqc24Call for Papers: Marine Ecology Research Topic This Research Topic was developed by a team of four researchers, including two from our lab: Sofia Ramalho and Neus Campanyà-Llovet. Deadlines: Summary: 30th June 2026 Manuscript: 30th September 2026. Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/77919/trait-based-approaches-to-inform-conservation-and-restoration-of-marine-ecosystems02 Apr 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:frf7qe2nl6djg43eeakgjb4m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mij2ketmqc24https://bsky.app/profile/marecolab.bsky.social/post/3mij2ketmqc24Call for Papers: Marine Ecology Research Topic This Research Topic was developed by a team of four researchers, including two from our lab: Sofia Ramalho and Neus Campanyà-Llovet. Deadlines: Summary: 30th June 2026 Manuscript: 30th September 2026. Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/77919/trait-based-approaches-to-inform-conservation-and-restoration-of-marine-ecosystems02 Apr 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:frf7qe2nl6djg43eeakgjb4m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mij2ketmqc24https://bsky.app/profile/marecolab.bsky.social/post/3m347yhrq622vLetícia Brito, PhD student in Biology, joined a field trip in Aveiro to study water hyacinths 💧. The team observed their presence from the freshwater of Pateira de Fermentelos to the brackish waters of Ria de Aveiro and noted their strong post-summer growth 🌱💚. #cesam #ua #science #aveiro #biology13 Oct 2025 22:07 +0000at://did:plc:frf7qe2nl6djg43eeakgjb4m/app.bsky.feed.post/3m347yhrq622vhttps://bsky.app/profile/marecolab.bsky.social/post/3m347vf3bu22vLetícia Brito, a PhD student in Biology, attended the 17th International Symposium on Aquatic Plants in Lisbon 🇵🇹. She joined the ERC Macrophyte Group, expanded her professional network 🌍🤝, and reconnected with professors from Brazil and potential future collaborators 📚✨. #cesam #aquaticplants #ua13 Oct 2025 22:05 +0000at://did:plc:frf7qe2nl6djg43eeakgjb4m/app.bsky.feed.post/3m347vf3bu22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/marecolab.bsky.social/post/3m2kmrbleh225Challenges and Opportunities in the Study of the Deep Ocean On October 3rd, Ana Hilário, a researcher at CESAM, University of Aveiro, took part in the SOA Aveiro Journey and presented the topic “Challenges and Opportunities in the Study of the Deep Ocean.”🐙🌊✨06 Oct 2025 22:07 +0000at://did:plc:frf7qe2nl6djg43eeakgjb4m/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2kmrbleh225https://bsky.app/profile/marecolab.bsky.social/post/3m25bb4y3d22bOur PhD student joined the One Ocean Expedition , sailing 22 days from Azores 🇵🇹 to Greenland 🇬🇱 aboard the Statsraad Lehmkuhl. Between science , sailing, and steering the helm,and even climbing the rigging, it was a unique chance to rethink how we engage with the ocean . UT Austin Portugal Program01 Oct 2025 14:37 +0000at://did:plc:frf7qe2nl6djg43eeakgjb4m/app.bsky.feed.post/3m25bb4y3d22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/marecolab.bsky.social/post/3m23nkcdlks2vBetween September 15-19, our PhD student Laura Trovão attended the MAF-WORLD COST Training School in Genova, learning to value and restore marine ecosystems using ecological and economic tools, exploring coral conservation, and diving in the Portofino MPA. 🌊🪸💙30 Sep 2025 23:11 +0000at://did:plc:frf7qe2nl6djg43eeakgjb4m/app.bsky.feed.post/3m23nkcdlks2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/marecolab.bsky.social/post/3m23ncb6oek2vDuring European Researchers’ Night 2025, our lab team brought deep-sea science to Fábrica da Ciência Viva, Aveiro; Torreira & Armamar, with games and talks that inspired curiosity, promoted inclusion, and highlighted the value of ocean research.🌊🔬🌍30 Sep 2025 23:07 +0000at://did:plc:frf7qe2nl6djg43eeakgjb4m/app.bsky.feed.post/3m23ncb6oek2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/marecolab.bsky.social/post/3m23mw2cllc2vAt the University of Aveiro’s Research Summit 2025, PhD student Laura Trovão presented “Valuation of Deep-Sea Ecosystem Services – an Overview,” earning the Best Communication Award for originality, clarity, and impact, boosting international recognition.🔬🌍30 Sep 2025 23:00 +0000at://did:plc:frf7qe2nl6djg43eeakgjb4m/app.bsky.feed.post/3m23mw2cllc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/marecolab.bsky.social/post/3m23mll6erk2vIn June 2025, our student Ana Carolina Lopes (University of Aveiro) boarded the research vessel RV Pelagia for the TwinDeeps Expedition 🚢. For 2 weeks, the team sailed from Las Palmas to Leixões, exploring the depths of the Gorringe Bank A huge thank you to CIIMAR, IMR, and NIOZ ! ✨30 Sep 2025 22:54 +0000at://did:plc:frf7qe2nl6djg43eeakgjb4m/app.bsky.feed.post/3m23mll6erk2v