TRAINING AND OUTREACH
In May 2023 UAc and Universidade de Aveiro/CESAM - Centro de Estudos do Ambiente e do Mar participated in a workshop at Biosfera about different methodologies on benthic characterisation and shark populations.
In December 2022, the project leader gave a small lecture to raise awareness of the local ecosystem value, explaining the project and why the local community collaboration is so important.
The COAST project is fully committed with the local fishing community, promoting the local economy and synergies. At the same time, COAST hopes to share new knowledge about Santo Antão coastal ecosystems with the locals, but always valuing and recognizing local expertise about the island’s marine habitats.
Presentation of the COAST project to the WASCAL-CV 3rd batch students in UTA, with a special focus on finding possible future master thesis subjects, in December 2022.
Presentation of the COAST project to the local stakeholders in an event organized by the partner ADPM held at the Porto Novo’s city hall in December 2022.
Presentation of the COAST project to the scientific community and local stakeholders at the Cabo Verde Ocean Week event in November 2022.
First workshop about algae taxonomy and their importance within the ecosystem held by project partner CIIMAR in UTA in June 2022.