Centre of Marine Sciences (CCMAR)

At CCMAR, we are committed to facilitating groundbreaking research and innovation in the aquatic world. Our state-of-the-art facilities, expert team, and extensive resources are at your service. Whether you're exploring new marine compounds, studying the intricacies of marine ecosystems, or developing sustainable aquaculture practices, we have the tools and know-how to elevate your research. Take advantage of all the funding opportunities available through EMBRC - European Marine Biological Resource Centre to secure the financial support you need to make your research ambitions come true. Open calls: AQUAEXCEL3.0 https://lnkd.in/emRVUV36 canSERV https://lnkd.in/ejMQMds2 ISIDORe https://lnkd.in/ejXS_GGW EMSO ERIC https://lnkd.in/dvJve6PG #ccmarservices #biotechnology #bioimaging #aquaculture #biomedicine #fisheries #research #fundingopportunities #workinCCMAR

𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌊 This week, we celebrate a milestone in marine conservation with the Public Presentation of the first Marine Protected Area (MPA) of the 21st century in mainland Portugal, protecting the largest rocky reef of the Algarve. 🐙🐟 The 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗔𝗹𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗲𝗳 – 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗱𝗼 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗼 is born in one of the busiest coastal spaces in Europe, distinguished by its 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺-𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵, where the local community – particularly fishing associations – took the lead in shaping this visionary project. 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟳𝟬 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, including more than 10 fishing associations, came together to make this a reality. This MPA is the result of a 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 between the local community, academia, government entities, and fishermen, representing a shared vision 🤝 What makes this MPA truly groundbreaking is not just its collaborative construction but also the foresight to include 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 to support the coastal communities, who are heavily reliant on fishing 🎣 Recognising their vital role, the Portuguese Republic - XXII Government has committed €1.2 million through the Environmental Fund – a historic first for Portugal. This funding will 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟲𝟬 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻 in the Algarve, helping them adapt to new practices. During the Public Presentation event on Wednesday, promoted by Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e das Florestas (ICNF), the launch of a Compensation Mechanism was announced, ensuring the distribution of these funds by the end of 2024 📅 Additionally, ICNF is actively working on the management instruments for the Marine Natural Park, with support from various entities. This is not just a success story; it is a 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀. Together, we are charting a new course for sustainable development, where communities and nature thrive side by side 🌅 🧑🏻🤝🧑🏼 Município de Silves República Portuguesa - XXIV Governo Centre of Marine Sciences (CCMAR) 📽️: João Rodrigues, Chimera Visuals

📢 Don’t miss your chance to join our team at CCMAR as a Research Fellow focusing on Environmental Sciences and Chemistry! 💼 What You'll Do: • Analyze Plastic Markers: Determine environmental markers of polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and others. • Develop Analytical Methods: Implement and validate LC-HRMS methods for microplastics on beach sand and in water.  • And more! 👤 Required profile: • Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field. • Strong background in chromatography. • Experience with published scientific work in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, or Biochemistry. 📅 New Deadline: Apply by September 30, 2024, 23:59 Lisbon time. 🔗 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/dBxB9CpD #WorkInCCMAR #JobOpportunity

💼 WE'RE HIRING: SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER 💼 CCMAR is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support managing complex research projects and funding applications. If you have a strong background in project management within a research environment, we want to hear from you! 📋 What You'll Do: • Organize and manage ongoing research projects at CCMAR, from contracting to final reporting. • Assist in preparing applications for national and international funding opportunities. • Handle additional tasks related to financial and project management. 👤Requirements: • Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Business Management, Accounting, Economics, or a similar field. • 5 years of experience in financial management of national and international research projects, from pre-award to project closure. • And more. 🔗Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dJAmasRs 🗓 Apply before September 9, 2024, 23:59 Lisbon time. #WorkInCCMAR #JobOpportunity | Cristina Inácio

💼 WE'RE HIRING: SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER 💼 CCMAR is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support managing complex research projects and funding applications. If you have a strong background in project management within a research environment, we want to hear from you! 📋 What You'll Do: • Organize and manage ongoing research projects at CCMAR, from contracting to final reporting. • Assist in preparing applications for national and international funding opportunities. • Handle additional tasks related to financial and project management. 👤Requirements: • Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Business Management, Accounting, Economics, or a similar field. • 5 years of experience in financial management of national and international research projects, from pre-award to project closure. • And more. 🔗Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dJAmasRs 🗓 Apply before September 9, 2024, 23:59 Lisbon time. #WorkInCCMAR #JobOpportunity | Cristina Inácio

📢 Don’t miss your chance to join our team at CCMAR as a Research Fellow focusing on Environmental Sciences and Chemistry! 💼 What You'll Do: • Analyze Plastic Markers: Determine environmental markers of polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and others. • Develop Analytical Methods: Implement and validate LC-HRMS methods for microplastics on beach sand and in water.  • And more! 👤 Required profile: • Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field. • Strong background in chromatography. • Experience with published scientific work in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, or Biochemistry. 📅 New Deadline: Apply by September 30, 2024, 23:59 Lisbon time. 🔗 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/dBxB9CpD #WorkInCCMAR #JobOpportunity

EMO BON aims to enhance the European contribution to global genomic observation efforts! To allow researchers to explore marine diversity in multiple habitats, EMOBON, with a network of 16 sites including CCMAR, will collect samples every two months and process them according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). After DNA extraction and sequencing, the data will be published in an open-access format and deposited in the relevant databases according to the FAIR principles! #CCMARservices #EMBRC

First mission to Madeira's marine protected areas 🌊 The oceanographic vessel Mário Ruivo is at work in Madeira, carrying out a crucial mission for the conservation of marine biodiversity in the region. This is the first time that all the oceanic marine protected areas in the Madeira sub-region have been studied together. We are proud that CCMAR is part of this historic mission, alongside other associated laboratories. Together, we are helping to secure the future of our oceans and strengthen the National Network of Marine Protected Areas. We wish the researchers involved the best of luck with this project and we're looking forward to the next steps! #Protecting #WeAreCCMAR 

 🚨 We're on the lookout for a Multimedia Technician to join our team! We need someone who knows their way around multimedia production to help us create engaging and informative digital content on scientific research findings and marine environment knowledge. 🎥 What You'll Do: • Create compelling multimedia content, including videos, reels, documentaries, photography, animations, and infographics for various platforms (website, social media, exhibits, outreach). • Collaborate with researchers and the Science Communication Unit to translate scientific findings into visually engaging content for non-scientific audiences. • Identify and develop new multimedia opportunities to boost the visibility of CCMAR’s research initiatives. • Engage with CCMAR members and partners to produce high-quality digital content, including interviews and image collection. • Support the management of CCMAR’s social media accounts, website, and Image Bank, ensuring all content is accessible and well-organized. 🗓 Apply by September 6, 2024, 23:59 Lisbon time. 🔗 Submit Your Application: https://lnkd.in/dh5KrrCp

Mais um passo significativo para a proteção e gestão sustentável do Parque Natural Marinho do Recife do Algarve – Pedra do Valado! Foi oficialmente comunicado o novo Mecanismo de Compensação para a Pesca Comercial, que irá beneficiar mais de 160 pescadores, a curto prazo devido às novas restrições. Esta iniciativa representa um avanço importante para assegurar o equilíbrio entre a conservação do património marinho e a viabilidade económica da pesca. O CCMAR - Centro de Ciências do Mar promete continuar a colaborar na implementação de estratégias realistas e eficazes para a conservação do maior recife rochoso da costa continental portuguesa. Com a colaboração de todos os intervenientes, avançamos, juntos, para conservar a área que alberga 70% de toda a biodiversidade da região do Algarve. Obrigado pelo empenho e compromisso! 🔗 Sobre o Recife do Algarve: https://lnkd.in/dxD3JwBc