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Research


Research Projects

As part of the Centre of Marine Sciences of Algarve (CCMAR), the Scientific Dive Center coordinates and executes scientific projects and tasks where SCUBA diving is necessary. As such, we have taken part in a number of research projects.

Habitat Restoration

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Seahorse Monitoring

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Close-up of a vivid yellow seahorse in a dark underwater backdrop.

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Generic representation of Researchers return the fieldwork in the Parque Natural Alentejano e Costa Vicentina
Drone view from a boat

Where do we work

Portugal

Ria Formosa
Pedra do Valado
Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina
Parque Marinho Professor Luiz Saldanha
Cascais

 
Red Sea
Gibraltar
Greece
Vibrant underwater view of seaweed floating in clear ocean waters, showcasing marine life beauty.

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Past Projects

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Seagrass Restoration

Vibrant underwater view of seaweed floating in clear ocean waters, showcasing marine life beauty.

Kelp Restoration

Vibrant coral formation in a clear blue ocean, showcasing marine beauty.

Gorgonian Coral Transplants

Close-up of a vivid yellow seahorse in a dark underwater backdrop.

Seahorse Monitoring

Stunning rock formation in the Algarve's deep blue waters under a clear sky.

Marine Protected Areas

Explore the beauty of a sea turtle gliding through a colorful underwater coral reef.

Deep Reefs

Explore the beauty of a sea turtle gliding through a colorful underwater coral reef.

Sea Caves

Explore the beauty of a sea turtle gliding through a colorful underwater coral reef.

Fish & Benthic Census

Explore the beauty of a sea turtle gliding through a colorful underwater coral reef.

Installation of sensors

Explore the beauty of a sea turtle gliding through a colorful underwater coral reef.

Collection of Corers

Explore the beauty of a sea turtle gliding through a colorful underwater coral reef.

Underwater Clean Ups

Vibrant underwater view of seaweed floating in clear ocean waters, showcasing marine life beauty.