Local edition in Olhão (Portugal)

IPMA – Estação Piloto de Piscicultura de Olhão (EPPO) Av. do Parque Natural da Ria Formosa s/n 8700-194 Olhão Portugal

Photo by Município de Olhão / Visit Olhão

Who organises the local edition in Olhão?

The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) is the national public research institute responsible for ocean and atmospheric research, marine observation and fisheries monitoring in Portugal. IPMA supports the sustainable management of marine resources through scientific research, environmental monitoring and data services related to oceanography, fisheries, aquaculture and climate. The institute operates a network of marine research infrastructures and laboratories across the country, including the Aquaculture Pilot Station of Olhão (EPPO), dedicated to aquaculture research and innovation. Through its activities, IPMA contributes to scientific knowledge and evidence-based decision making for the sustainable use of marine and coastal ecosystems.

Thematic of the Challenges in Olhão

In this edition, the themes of the challenges selected to participate in the 2026 Ocean Hackathon® in Olhão must be directly related to Aquaculture and Fisheries.

Would you like to become a challenge owner?

Find out what a challenge owner is and submit your application using the form below: 

Call for challenges - Olhão

 

The 2026 Ocean Hackathon® local event in Olhão is part of the UPWELLING project from the Interreg Atlantic Area programme.