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RT @MARE_centre: Santa Maria Manuela set sail through Lisboa to Cascais with MARE researchers. They all went on the scientific expedition o…

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Day 2 began before sunrise with the invaluable help of the fishermen of Cascais. During the day, the team sailed off Cascais, where they had the opportunity to make visual censuses, as well as collect some samples of #algae and #invertebrates. https://t.co/2dt6Km7DU1

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On October 1 the @stamariamanuela towards Cascais. On board, the teams were aligned, with safety briefings, general briefings, and briefings about specific activities, including dives, BRUV filming, and bird and mammal watching. Stay tuned! https://t.co/2E1U5JPich

Our window to the underwater world

Oceanário de Lisboa & Us

State-of-the-art aquarium

infrastructure

>1.200.000

visitors annualy

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Oceanário de Lisboa & Us

8.000

marine organisms

500

different species

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The ocean is where life started

Did you know...

...the deepest known location in ocean is at 10.900 meters?

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What is...

...the percentage of oxygen produced by the ocean?

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Ongoing programs

Blue Azores

Protecting, promoting and valuing the blue natural capital of the Azores

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Ocean Conservation Fund – 2nd Edition

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Azores Scientific Expeditions

Working together to leave a permanent mark on the conservation of these unique and fragile ecosystems.

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A global reach to a global challenge

Starting from Portugal

Our goal is to become a renowned partner on ocean sustainability.

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Action Pillars

Ocean Literacy

Increase public awareness on the challenges of ocean sustainability.

Ocean Conservation

Protect, value and promote the blue natural capital.

Capacity Building

Support an environmentally friendly and innovative blue economy.

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From the ocean's point of view

5,5 M€

Minimum current annual funding.

Vision

A healthy ocean is essential for human development.

>500.000

Children aged 5 to 9 targeted by the Foundation to be educated in Portugal.

MISSION

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Oceano Azul Expedition Cascais | Mafra | Sintra

The municipalities of Cascais, Mafra and Sintra come together to study the region’s marine life, in partnership with the Portuguese Government and the Oceano Azul Foundation.

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