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On 25 September, the Port of Leixões, in Matosinhos, hosted the final event of the Blue Bioeconomy Pact, a representative showcase of the results achieved under the Blue Bioeconomy Project (PBA) led by Inovamar. The meeting brought together 83 entities and the 11 verticals that comprise the Pact, providing a privileged space for networking and knowledge sharing among companies, research centres, and decision-makers.

Vertical Algas had a remarkable presence at Aquaculture Europe 2025, held in Valencia from 22 to 25 September. The event drew around 4,000 participants, comprising scientists, industry professionals, students, and strategic partners, making it a unique opportunity for knowledge exchange and experience sharing. Several co-promoters presented the latest results of their research through scientific posters and oral presentations, highlighting the role of

Last September, GreenCoLab, as part of SP7 – Extended Dissemination, and SP4b, represented by Food Engineer Kricelle Deamici, leader of GreenCoLab’s Food and Nutrition Working Group, organised another culinary workshop dedicated to seaweed, in collaboration with chef Leonel Pereira, a GreenCoLab partner. Ten new cooking enthusiasts took part in this session, where they had the opportunity to learn how to

Science also played a prominent role at the 10th edition of the Festival F in Faro. GreenCoLab was present at the Fagar Kids F space, introducing children to the fascinating world of algae through a series of interactive and educational activities. At a festival renowned for its cultural and musical significance, we aimed to demonstrate that science can and should also

Five Finnish students, winners of the national Spring competition in Finland, visited MARE  (Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre) and the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon (FCUL) on June 17. Accompanied by Katariina Tonttila from the Children and Youth Foundation, the young students presented an innovative idea: ecological reflectors crafted from fish skin and scales, aimed at enhancing