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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:
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Marine sciences– fisheries ecology and geology
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Youth Education—study abroad programs and teacher workshops
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Technology Transfer—Submersible and ROV diving operations
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Marine Archeology—Discover and identify submerged cultural
resources
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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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