During the XII International Conference on Marine Bioinvasions (ICMB XII), Scientific Coordinator, João Canning Clode, stated: “We have about 70 invasive or non-indigenous species documented in the region. The problem is not the number, but whether any of them have an impact. In most cases, we do not have species…
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ADN-Madeira, through its candidate and veterinarian, Carolina Martins, warns of the importance of a scheme known as ‘Veterinary Check.’ This has been available since 2018 through the Order of Veterinarians, but is not being implemented across the regions’ municipalities. This veterinary support programme can cover care such as vaccination, sterilisation,…
Nine professors and researchers from the University of Madeira have been ranked among the Top 2% of the most cited scientists worldwide in 2024 within their respective fields. This recognition was announced by Stanford University, USA, in partnership with the Elsevier publishing group, in the latest edition of the ‘World’s…
Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP)’s candidacy for the Funchal City Council focuses on showcasing Funchal as a standout Atlantic city with unique potential for the global scientific community in marine studies. It also emphasises promoting underwater diving, a growing sector, and enhancing ocean literacy for the wider public. Through a statement,…
Sixteen-year-old Madeiran Júlia Barros, who experienced a unique parabolic flight at the Portuguese Space Agency in the Azores, is already back in Madeira. She summed up her experience as: “Unforgettable!” Júlia was part of the group of 30 young adults from all over the country who participated in the “Astronaut for…
The Funchal City Council(CMF) is hosting another Saturday in the Park on the 27th of September between 10:00 and 13:00. The initiative is dedicated to the Cory’s Shearwater and the MAC Puffinus BestLife 2030 Conservation Project. The Cory’s Shearwater is a species of migratory seabird that, in Madeira, is listed…
The Public Security Police (PSP) confirms a 73% increase in school crime. After three years of relative peace within school premises, 45 criminal occurrences have been registered so far this year. During a political meeting, the PS-Madeira warned of the urgent need to prevent and combat indiscipline and insecurity in…
DTIM – Regional Association for the Development of Information Technologies in Madeira is promoting a cycle of workshops entitled ‘Threads and Knots that Intertwine Stories.’ The workshops will take place in September, and the sessions are dedicated to exploring natural and sustainable materials, such as raffia, jute, and cotton. In…
The ecoRoute project, represented in Madeira by CEAM – Centre for Modern and Contemporary Archaeology Studies, carried out an underwater shipwreck cleaning of the ‘Prompt’ this morning. Due to the special conditions of the dive site and the work to be carried out, with safety constraints in mind, this cleaning…
The next Marine Biology Station Open Night Funchal takes place tomorrow, Friday the 29th of August. The programme includes a guided tour and a lecture dedicated to echinoderms (sea urchins, starfish, and sea cucumbers). The talk starts at 20:00 with a visit to the facilities of the Marine Biology Station,…
On Saturday, the 30th of August, between 10:00 and 12:00, the Funchal Ecological Park will host one of its Saturday at the Park sessions. This month’s topic is dedicated to the traditional uses of Madeiran plants. According to the Funchal City Council, plants have always played a fundamental role in…
The figures are not surprising as DREM (Statistics Institute) has regularly updated the media with data proving that deaths far outweigh live births. Due to a decline in the population, there will be 1,301 fewer students attending the new school year. The total number of students in the Region…
A study by the Instituto Superior Miguel Torga (ISMT) in Coimbra revealed that the majority of Portuguese consumers stop buying products from a brand when they discover that it is lying about its sustainable practices. The brands most identified by respondents, which fit the ‘greenwashing’ model, include Volkswagen, cited by…
Pollinating insects and their importance in ecosystems will be in focus on the talk given at the Funchal Ecological Park this Saturday, July 26th, as part of the “Saturdays in the Park” program. This initiative will take place at the Ecological Park, between 10:00 and 13:00. During this time, participants…
The Madeira Botany Group (Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Madeira) has organised endemic plant harvesting with a Mamba drone, in inaccessible escarpments of Madeira from the 7th to the 11th of this month, with the collaboration of the Operational Command of Madeira and the Institute of Forests and Nature…