“I applied to the ASSEMBLE Plus program with my colleague Miriam Ruocco to access the Ria Formosa ecosystem. Our experience was highly positive. We thank the CCMAR host for their big support. It was a great experience, where we were able to collect valuable samples in a short time under a pleasant working environment” Emanuela Dattolo, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Naples, Italy

At CCMAR you will find a multidisciplinary research environment, well-equipped marine facilities and laboratories and easy access to important marine and coastal ecosystems in the SW corner of Europe. CCMAR has a track-record in research related to the unique and extensive coastal mesotidal lagoon of Ria Formosa lagoon, as well as other ecosystems to which it has facilitated access, including protected areas and extreme environments such as hypersaline areas.

CCMAR can provide you access to small research boats, technical equipment, supporting facilities and a specialized diving team, access to a variety of marine model organisms  and state-of-the-art facilities  for maintenance, culture and experimental work, access to laboratories and platforms suitable for conducting research at various levels, including the discovery of bioactive compounds, imaging and “omics”.

To find out more, visit the transnational access pages or contact assembleplus_ta@embrc.eu