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Project PLAnT aims to support sustainable ocean use and conservation in the Southern
Ocean and beyond. You can find all project news below, or explore the
project social media and outreach pages.
Ocean and beyond. You can find all project news below, or explore the
project social media and outreach pages.
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policy paperPresented at the 47th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting, this piece highlighs the relevance of MSP. 23 Jun 2025 |
conference participationPLAnT team attended the ICES Annual Science Conference, with an oral comunications and several posters. 22 Sep 2025 |
research briefBy Stanford Woods Institute, it highlights key points for policymakers based on the recent Science paper. 09 Jul 2025 |
upcoming WEBINARHosted by OCTO, it distinguishes MSP and MPA planning to advance conservation and sustainability. 23 Jul 2025 |
conference participationPLAnT team attended the MPAinMSP conference in Bodø, with two oral comunications and four posters. 09 Jul 2025 |
policy meetingsProject PI, Catarina Frazão Santos, was part of the Portuguese Delegation, led by professor José Xavier. 23 Jun 2025 |
interviewBy Wilder, this “Researchers for Nature” piece interviews the PI while featuring project PLAnT (in Portuguese). 02 May 2025 |
NEWS PIECEPLAnT is featured in a news piece by CIÊNCIAS ULisboa about the Associate Laboratory ARNET (in Portuguese). 15 Apr 2025 |
WORKSHOP PARTICIPATIONThe project team enrolled in a COMPASS workshop to learn how to better communicate its science. 11 Apr 2025 |
awardThe project PI was featured in the 5th Edition of the "Women in Science" initiative by Ciência Viva. 08 Mar 2025 |
invited talkAt the Fisheries and Oceans Dialogues, by the European Commission, to contribute to the European Ocean Pact. 05 Mar 2025 |
project teamTeresa Faria joined the project team as a Project Assistant, based at CIÊNCIAS ULisboa and MARE. 17 Feb 2025 |
INVITED TALKAt the 1st CIÊNCIAS Christmas Session, discussing environmental challenges with high school students. 12 Dec 2024 |
dedicated workshopAt CIÊNCIAS ULisboa, this hybrid workshop discussed sustainable ocean planning around the globe. 27 Nov 2024 |
blog postBy IOB, this blog post highlights the recent project publication together with the PI's past and future work. 18 Nov 2024 |
conference participationAt the XVI Portuguese Conference of Polar Sciences in Almeida, with two oral communications on the SO. 24 Oct 2024 |
INVITED TALKAt the CIÊNCIAS Research & Innovation Day 2024, under the motto "Time for Science, Science of Time". 22 Oct 2024 |
Project teamFrancisco Borges joined the project team as a second Postdoctoral Fellow, based at CIÊNCIAS ULisboa and MARE. 16 Oct 2024 |
podcastThis Biosfera podcast episode focuses on climate-smart MSP in Antarctica (an extension of the TV show). 14 Oct 2024 |
tv showBy RTP (Rádio e Televisão Portuguesa), this episode of Biosfera focuses on balancing conservation and ocean use. 12 Oct 2024 |
INVITED TALKAt the 6th International MSPforum, by UNESCO and European Commission in Bali, on MSP & Climate Change. 09 Oct 2024 |
scientific publicationAn unorthodox roundtable discussion about the challenges of ocean planning in the age of climate change. 26 Sep 2024 |
dedicated WEBINARHosted by OCTO, this webinar discusses the development of climate-smart planning in the high seas. 25 Jul 2024 |
project meetingMembers of the project Advisory Board met at the University of Oxford to discuss the project and next steps. 15 Jul 2024 |
Project teamCatarina Pereira Santos joined the project team as a Postdoctoral Fellow, based at CIÊNCIAS ULisboa and MARE. 01 Jun 2024 |
research briefBy Stanford Woods Institute, it highlights key points for policymakers based on the recent Science paper. 02 Jul 2024 |
policy paperPresented at the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting, this piece highlighs the relevance of MSP. 31 May 2024 |
SCIENtific PUBLICATIONPublished in Science, it highlights the opportunity to pioneer climate-smart planning in the Southern Ocean. 17 May 2024 |
invited talkAt the XXVI National Meeting of Biology Students in Lisbon, with a talk about project PLAnT. 23 Mar 2024 |
scientific PUBLICATIONResearchers propose ten key components to advance climate-smart ocean planning globally. 12 Mar 2024 |
maganize interviewThis edition of Revista da Universidade de Lisboa includes a dedicated interview to Dr Catarina Frazão Santos. 09 Fev 2024 |
PODCASTHosted by Expresso, this episode of O Futuro do Futuro focuses on Antarctica and project PLAnT. 09 Jan 2024 |
project video "What happens in Antarctica doesn't stay in Antarctica," says the project PI, Dr Catarina Frazão Santos. 01 Mar 2024 |
