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Fifty-three gold coins from the 4th and 5th centuries found on the seabed of Portitxol in Xàbia
The University of Alicante, the Town Council of Xàbia and the Valencian government will carry out an underwater excavation campaign to investigate the area
University of Alicante presents a comprehensive activity programme for the Mediterranean Women Researchers’ Night
From 20 to 24 September, within the framework of the European MEDNIGHT project, guided tours, games, talks and scientific demos are part of the activities offered
Keep plastic out of our sea: Discover the life cycle of a plastic bottle and how to not dump it in the sea thanks to Circular Economy
How to assess the environmental benefits related to proper disposal of a plastic bottle through the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Circular Economy strategies.
Microbiological marine pollution: from traditional methodologies to modern metagenomics and Big-Data approaches
To raise public awareness of the problems associated with microbiological pollution of marine environments by showing, using traditional and more modern techniques, how water monitoring and control of pathogenic microrganisms can be carried out.
Multifunctional hybrid materials based on natural clays for environmental recovery and bioremediation
Eco-friendly and green materials and methods for environmental protection and safeguarding
A bio-psycho-social approach to health and frailty among elderly population living in Aeolian Islands: challenges and opportunities for people aging surrounded by the sea
The main purpose of this project is to extend the comprehensive evaluation of health and frailty status among the elderly population even in the context of a peculiar close community, such as that of the Aeolian Archipelago. For each elderly participant,...
Knowledge and use of macroalgae: an unexpected resource!
What kind of organisms algae are and how they are exploited in research and industry
Lightweight design: let’s take inspiration from nature for a cleaner environment and sea
How nature inspires more efficient and lightweight structures for marine applications.
The Mediterranean: a Sea of Hope. The Protection of Migrants’ Rights to Life and to their Religious Freedom
What are our country’s obligations towards migrants?
First Aid at Sea
To provide the skills and knowledge required to react appropriately in an emergency situation at sea environment.
Marine fauna of the area of the Straits and of the Mediterranean in literary, numismatic and archaeological sources
The representation of marine fauna is particularly frequent in archaeological and numismatic documentation, and the focus on aquatic species is reflected in various literary and historical sources from the Greco-Roman period. The multi- and inter-disciplinary approach...
The blood of fish: an army of sentries to protect the sea
The blood of fish contains numerous cells and molecules that are able to respond to the many dangers that the marine environment can suffer. The presence of heavy metals, various pollutants and microplastics in the sea interact with aquatic species and tend to...