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Driving the renewables revolution from the sea
Ocean Energy is a central pillar of INESCTEC.OCEAN’s research agenda.

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Engineering autonomy for a safer, smarter ocean
Marine Robotics is one of INESCTEC.OCEAN’s core areas of expertise…

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Building resilient infrastructures for a sustainable use of the ocean
Marine structures are essential for enabling safe, efficient, and…

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The future of ocean research and management depends on accurate, timely, and accessible data…

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What is the real impact of microplastics on marine ecosystems? INESC TEC dedicated to creating equipment capable of identifying them

October 29, 2025
Projects, Research

We all know that microplastics have an impact on organisms and marine ecosystems; however, there is still scientific work to…