iMAR Expedition in the Grande Reportagem SIC

The Grande Reportagem SIC on, among other things, the deep sea of the Azores will be aired this evening, at around 8:45 pm. This report will include images from the iMAR expedition, in which the Hydrographic Institute played an active role.

The main objective of the iMAR expedition was to map the seabed along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge in the Azores region and characterize its communities of fish, corals and sponges. It intended to acquire scientific information for the development of policies that promote the preservation of the natural heritage, ensuring the sustainable use of the deep sea, minimizing the negative impacts on these very vulnerable ecosystems.

Tonight, don't forget to tune your TV to SIC.