Environment
School Ship Sagres, equipped as a research vessel, will set sail to gather Terrestrial Magnetism data and study climate change
School Ship Sagres will go on a voyage that will last approximately 371 days. The iconic vessel sets sail on 5th January and its mission is to perform atmospheric electricity measurements to gather data and study climate in the scope of the SAIL project. This trip takes to the ocean with the spirit that led Magellan to sail around the world 500 years ago and also 100 years after the first measurements performed by the research vessel Carnegie.
Porto connects urban and nature with the newly extended Oriental Park
Whatever you choose to call it, urban green spaces, urban greenery, or public park, Porto now has an extended Oriental Park to the delight of everyone: residents, passers-by or nature lovers.
The first Portuguese institution to feature a positive carbon footprint is in Porto
It's been several years now that SEA LIFE Porto is worried with the negative effects of the environmental impact regarding oceans and nature. In 2019, celebrating its 10th anniversary, this institution features a positive carbon footprint, thus becoming the first entity to achieve such a goal in Portugal.
Green Flag Awards Scheme is inviting people to vote for their favourite parks
It's time to select the world's favourite parks! The Green Flag Awards Scheme is inviting people to vote for their favourite parks in the People's Choice Awards. You can find your nearest award-winning parks at www.greenflagaward.org. To vote for your favourite, simply find it on the map and click the vote button. Invite everyone to vote, as well.
What lies ahead regarding biodiversity? Join the debate in Serralves on 10 and 11 September 2019
On 10 and 11 September 2019, Porto hosts the International Conference of the Park, in Serralves. The aim is to bring together inspiring speakers and experts for scientific insights on problems of the past, present and the challenges for the future regarding planet restoration.
"Hello darkness, my old friend, I've come to talk with you again"
The third session of "Ambiente em Família" municipal programme, "Nights with bats special session" takes place on 23 August at the CEA - Environmental Education Centre, at the Park S. Roque, at 8pm (entrance by Travessa das Antas).
Do it for your own bat
The creatures of the night await on 23 August at Park of São Roque. The next initiative "Evening with bats" in Porto is a great opportunity to dispel myths about these nocturnal flying mammals and get to know a bit of their living habits, from 10am till 10pm.
Gaspar, the white Iberian dolphin that swims at Praia do Molhe
The first white Iberian dolphin to be spotted in the Iberian Peninsula has visited the beaches of Porto and Matosinhos these past days. It is a pleasure to see such a white dot against the blue of the Atlantic Ocean, as Gaspar - the name CIIMAR researchers gave him - swims back and forth Porto and Matosinhos beaches, even though fishermen believe it is a female, as it was spotted with a cub.
Intermunicipal territory brought to life in Porto District
The intermunicipal project of the Rio Tinto River Clean-up project, led by Porto Municipal Company Águas do Porto, in the context of the global urban planning of Porto district has been successfully concluded.
Porto fights plastic pollution and raises awareness on plastic litter in the ocean
If you come across a huge sculpture representing the planet and which is filled with plastic bottles you are appreciating the result of a joint initiative by the Interdisciplinary Centre of Maritime and Environmental Investigation of the University of Porto (CIIMAR-UP) and the SeaLife. The goal is to raise awareness on the grave threat plastic litter poses not only to the oceans but also to canals and rivers all across the world.