The Algarve Centre of Marine Sciences, also known by its acronym CCMAR, is one of Portugal's leading marine science research centres and is widely recognised for the excellence of its research at European level. Its capacity is based on a multidisciplinary team including marine biology, ecology, oceanography, environmental sciences, biotechnology, fisheries and aquaculture.
Located in the south of Portugal, CCMAR is an independent, non-profit research organisation that is part of the University of the Algarve system and has public utility status.
We are an institution that leads the way in ocean research, developing science and technology to respond to major challenges that our society faces.
