Mapping the Deep: a review
A short introduction to the deep sea research from Robert Kunzig's excellent history of oceanography.
Stories
Campus Azul: A Blue Vision for Madeira
Facing the sea and an uncertain future, Lazareto has long been tied to both ocean sustainability and young people on Madeira. We have been dreaming of how to transform and revitalize the valley of Lazareto into a place that lives up to its legacy, benefits the wider community and is uniquely, proudly Madeiran.
Ciência Viva no Verão – na Madeira!
O verão já chegou, o que significa que atividades interativas para crianças, jovens e famílias aprenderem mais sobre ciência na Madeira estão de volta!
‘Changing Seas’ features MARE-Madeira
From the surface to the deep sea, a new Changing Seas documentary based on MARE-Madeira research showcases how plastic pollution is impacting ocean ecosystems and endangering marine life.
Doing Impossible Things
Doing Impossible Things This post was originally written on the TWILIGHTED project website by Diane Esson in March 2025 The idea started, as most ideas do, by stealing (and adapting) someone else’s. In a conversation with former leadership at Microsoft…
Academia Azul: Take One
It started as a vision for what we might bring to young people on Madeira and how we as a community can do better by the ocean. Now? Now it's happening!
Whales and dolphins and models – oh my!
All the things we don't know about whales and dolphins, how these animals combat climate change and what you can do to help.
Coastal development: in black and white
Read how old photographs are helping us understand the pace and magnitude of coastal development in Madeira!
Jellies! and the dangers of an unregulated industry
How a growing global demand for jellyfish risks oceanic foodwebs, and what's needed to ensure a sustainable jellyfish industry.
As much art as science
Art is a powerful way to bring science to the general public in an inspiring, relatable way. Artist-in-residence Victoria Evans explores how art and science can work together to achieve shared goals.