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Research

International Workshop in the Azores strengthens marine biodiversity data sharing

calendar_today October 28, 2026

The second edition of the Enhancing Marine Biodiversity Data Collection and Publication workshop took place on Terceira Island, Azores, from 19 to 23 October, bringing together researchers, data managers and marine practitioners from Europe, Africa and the Americas. Organised by the Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON) and the AIR Centre, the workshop focused on strengthening skills in marine biodiversity data collection, standardisation and publication.

Research

Small pelagic stock assessment in Angola: strengthening the science behind sustainable catches

calendar_today October 27, 2026

From October 19 to 23, 2026, a team from the AIR Centre returned to Luanda for a working meeting with colleagues from Angola’s National Institute of Fisheries and Marine Research (INIPM), the University of the Azores and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). This is the second year of a partnership that supports the scientific assessment of Angola’s small pelagic fish stocks.

Collaboration

Laoshan Laboratory and AIR Centre sign MoU and formalise cooperation in marine science

calendar_today October 23, 2026

On 23 October, the AIR Centre welcomed a delegation from Laoshan Laboratory and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Portugal to its Lisbon headquarters for discussions on strengthening international cooperation in marine science and innovation.

Collaboration

Copernicus Ambassadors Network opens opportunities for WG Africa Members

calendar_today October 19, 2026

Members of WG Africa (Working Group Africa), which the AIR Centre is part of, are now welcome to join the Copernicus Ambassadors Network, an initiative that promotes the use of Earth Observation data and services while connecting users with the opportunities offered by the European Union's Earth observation programme.

Collaboration

Atlantic Aquaculture Forum 2026 explores the future of sustainable aquaculture

calendar_today October 16, 2026

The AIR Centre hosted the Atlantic Aquaculture Forum 2026 (AAF26) on 8-9 October in Dakar, Senegal, in partnership with Senegal's Agence Nationale de l'Aquaculture (ANA), bringing together policymakers, researchers, industry representatives, investors and students from across the Atlantic to discuss the future of sustainable aquaculture.

Collaboration

BlueMissionAA2030 launches to accelerate ocean restoration and innovation across the Atlantic and Arctic

calendar_today October 15, 2026

The AIR Centre took part in the kick-off meeting of BlueMissionAA2030, held on 1 and 2 October in Dublin, Ireland. The meeting marked the start of a new phase of work supporting the objectives of the EU Mission Ocean & Waters through a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) covering the Atlantic and Arctic regions.

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