ATLANTIDA
CIIMAR Research Centre - Porto University
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This policy brief brochure was specifically developed for the CETUS Project, a cetacean monitoring program led by CIIMAR (Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research) that tracks whale and dolphin distributions across the Macaronesia region and Eastern North Atlantic. Functioning as a high-impact tool for science communication, the layout translates complex research data and regional conservation frameworks into a highly structured, corporate-facing visual format. By combining clean data visualization with editorial typography, the design bridges the gap between academic research and public policy: ensuring critical marine findings are instantly accessible and actionable for institutional decision-makers.
-Brochure design layout encompassing the policy brief associated with the ATLANTIDA Project led by Porto University-
ABOUT CETUS PROJECT
The CETUS Project is a unique marine conservation program led by CIIMAR that tracks whales, dolphins, and sea turtles across the Eastern North Atlantic. Their mission is to map wildlife distribution, monitor migration patterns, and identify environmental threats across a massive patch of the ocean.
To do this, CETUS uses an ingenious strategy: instead of relying on expensive research vessels, they team up with commercial maritime transport companies. Trained marine observers hitch a ride on massive cargo ships traveling regular routes between continental Portugal, the Azores, Madeira, the Canaries, and Cape Verde. By turning these commercial shipping lanes into floating research labs, the team collects crucial, real-time data on ocean giants.
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ABOUT ATLANTIDA
The ATLANTIDA project brought together a powerhouse team of scientists from across Portugal (including CIIMAR and the University of Porto) to create a high-tech monitoring platform for the North Atlantic Ocean.
This massive scientific effort tackled everything from tracking microplastics and deep-sea pollution to using cutting-edge DNA tracking to monitor marine wildlife. The project even studied ocean life from tiny microorganisms all the way up to large predators—including a deep dive into the residency and genetic patterns of whales and dolphins along the Portuguese coast. Beyond conservation, the team explored the future of sustainable aquaculture and unlocked new ways to use marine biomass (like macroalgae) for medical and industrial biotech.
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