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Science, Education and Marine Archeology Program in Portugal


*NEW!*  Publication: "Trawl-induced bottom disturbances off the south coast of Portugal"
Reference:  Paulo Morais, Teresa C. Borges, Vera Carnall, Pedro Terrinha, Christopher Cooper & Richard Cooper.  2007.  Trawl-induced bottom disturbances off the south coast of Portugal:  direct observations by the ’Delta’ manned-submersible on the Submarine Canyon of Portimão.  Marine Ecology 28(Suppl. 1):  112 – 122.

 SEMAPP is a collaborative effort between U.S. and Portuguese organizations who have partnered together to study the marine environments of the Portuguese continental shelf.

OTF Partners in Portugal


Program components include:

Marine sciences– fisheries ecology and geology
Youth Education—study abroad programs and teacher workshops
Technology Transfer—Submersible and ROV diving operations
Marine Archeology—Discover and identify submerged cultural resources
Public Outreach—Science center exhibit highlighting ocean technologies



SEMAPP Initiatives

 

Olhão, Portugal

 

 

 

Boca do Rio - Archeology Site in Portugal

 



 

 

2004 Submersible Diving Expedition in Portuguese Canyons



 

Virtual Tour: "In the Deep Ocean" Exhibit at Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve





Zoomarine - Maritime Study Abroad Program in Portugal


 

 

 

U.S. - Portugal Collaborations in Ocean Policy

 

 


 

 

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