MARE - Polytechnic of Leiria

MARE-Polytechnic of Leiria, is the Polytechnic of Leiria pole of MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre. MARE is a multipolar RD&I Centre that combines expertise allowing approaching scientifically and technologically all types of aquatic systems, from river basins and associated landscapes, to estuaries, coastal, and large marine ecosystems. MARE-Polytechnic of Leiria focuses its research and technological development activity on marine sciences, more specifically on emerging sectors of the sea economy, such as Marine Biotechnology, Marine Biology and Aquaculture, and Marine Food Resources. In addition, it promotes the dissemination of scientific knowledge in order to support society progress and sustainable development policies. MARE-Polytechnic of Leiria main goals are: Improve the knowledge on the functioning of marine ecosystems; Develop scientific knowledge and sound technology to help providing food and other biotic and non-biotic resources to society; Promote good ecological and healthy status of oceans and seas; Drive international cooperation to advanced education and training resulting in a new generation of scientists and professionals prepared for the Blue Economy; and Promote Ocean literacy and contribute to a participative Blue Society. MARE-Polytechnic of Leiria infrastructure is distinct by its fish research facility and laboratories, provided with the most modern equipment in the area of marine biology, aquaculture, biotechnology, chemistry, microbiology and food technology, as well as several spaces dedicated to training and knowledge transfer, making this the only infrastructure in the West Region dedicated exclusively to the Science and Technology of the Sea.