TREC – PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

 

BEACH CLEAN-UP

The TREC expedition’s public engagement programme in Porto begins with a beach clean-up. By cleaning marine litter and protecting coastal habitats, participants will be able to contribute to the environmental conservation of our coastline.

The activity is being held in collaboration with CIIMAR’s MAELSTROM project.

 

Date: 26 October, 2023 (Thursday)

Meeting point: Environmental Monitoring and Interpretation Centre (CMIA) of Vila do Conde

Time: 9h30 – 12h00

Activity for school groups upon prior invitation.

                                                                   GUIDED TOURS

One of the most captivating aspects of this expedition lies in the opportunity to learn a little more about the science behind it and the different infrastructures that make up this great expedition. To facilitate this, the programme includes a day of guided tours for school groups, providing them with insights into CIIMAR, the Advanced Mobile Lab (EMBL), and the Tara Schooner (Tara Ocean Foundation).

 

1. CIIMAR

A visit to CIIMAR introduces visitors to diverse research areas in marine and environmental sciences. This tour provides insights into innovative research topics and techniques developed at CIIMAR.

 

2. Advanced Mobile Lab (AML)

By the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL).

During the interactive guided tour to the Advanced Mobile Lab, visitors will be introduced to its advanced mobile services and will have the opportunity to closely observe several mini-experiments conducted using the lab’s equipment.

 

3. Tara Schooner

By the Tara Ocean Foundation.

A visit to the 36-meter-long Tara Schooner unveils a floating laboratory that has already covered an impressive 500,000 km journey (and it’s not finished yet!). The Tara Schooner operates as the expedition’s main at-sea infrastructure.

 

Date: 27 October, 2023 (Friday)  Location: CIIMAR, Tara Schooner, Advanced Mobile Lab, at the Porto Cruise Terminal

Time: 9h-13h and 14h-16h

Tours to school groups upon prior registration.

                                                                                                       

                                                               SCIENCE ON TOUR

If you’ve always wanted to interact with scientists in a more casual setting, then this is your chance. Science on Tour is a lively science discussion event for the public, where TREC and broader scientific topics are explored interactively. Questions are highly encouraged!

The event is being hosted in partnership with Café Ceuta.

 

Date: 28 October, 2023 (Saturday)  Location: Café Ceuta, R. de Ceuta 20, 4050-189, Porto

Start time: 21h30

Language: English

Free entry

                                                                                  SCIENCE ACTIVITIES

Get ready for an exciting science activities lineup in the scope of the TREC expedition!

CIIMAR will lead a series of activities dedicated to exploring its three primary research areas: Marine Biotechnology, Global Changes and Ecosystem Services, and Biology, Aquaculture, and Seafood Quality. Over the weekend, the Tara Ocean Foundation will host workshops to delve into topics such as the marine microbiome and plastic pollution. On Monday, EMBL will introduce Nexus Island, an interactive game-based workshop centered on planetary health.

The event is organised in partnership with the Natural History and Science Museum of the University of Porto (MHNC-UP).

 

28 and 29 October, 2023 (Saturday and Sunday)

 

Location: Ferreira da Silva Laboratory – Natural History and Science Museum of the University of Porto (MHNC-UP)

Time: 10h-13h and 14h-18h  |  Free entry

     

30 October, 2023 (Monday)

 

Location: CIIMAR  |  Time: 9h30-17h30  |  Activities for school groups upon prior registration.

TREC IN THE CITY

By EMBL.

Discover the TREC in the City mobile exhibition, where science meets fun! This pop-up stand offers microscopy experiments and an augmented reality experience, allowing you to snap photos as fascinating creatures like plankton. With surprise giveaways, it’s an exciting activity for everyone!

The event is organised in partnership with Mercado do Bolhão and NorteShopping.

 

Dates, locations and time:

28 October, 2023, from 8h to 20h at Mercado do Bolhão  |  29 October, 2023, from 10h to 23h at NorteShopping

 

EXHIBITION “MICROBIOME, INVISIBLE BIODIVERSITY OF THE OCEAN”

 

By Tara Ocean Foundation.

Explore the world of marine microorganisms with the exhibition “Microbiome, Invisible Biodiversity of The Ocean”. This engaging display showcases the vital role these tiny creatures play in our Ocean and the planet’s health.”

The exhibition is organised in partnership with CMIA Matosinhos.

 

Dates: From 27 October, 2023, to 29 December, 2023  |  Location: Environmental Monitoring and Interpretation Centre (CMIA) of Matosinhos

Time: Monday to Friday, from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 14h to 17h30  |  Language: English

About the TREC expedition.