Lead institution:
CIIMAR – Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto – Portugal
TwinDEEPS ultimately aims to train and mobilise a new generation of highly skilled deep-sea researchers and research managers, and build a network of practitioners to co-design a multidisciplinary deep-ocean observing strategy for Portugal.
The project will use an inclusive and creative strategy combining participatory mapping and assessment of existing capacity, advanced training and upskilling, and networking and stakeholder engagement. TwinDEEPS is anchored on a highly multidisciplinary and technologically capable consortium with complementary expertise in exploration and mapping of deep-sea ecosystems (IMR), long-term observation and monitoring (NIOZ), big ocean data management (AWI), marine omics and science-policy interactions for conservation and governance (CIIMAR).
Start Date: 07/01/2024
End Date: 30/06/2027
Lead Contact: Joana Xavier (joanarxavier@gmail.com)