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ACTIVITIES YEAR 2026/27
Ocean literacy plays a key role in EMEPC's mission by promoting knowledge and changing attitudes about the ocean among younger generations and society. Given that it operates unique technological resources in Portugal for deep-sea exploration, notably the ROV Luso, EMEPC encourages future generations to engage with this type of equipment.
We conduct online activities, in-person sessions at school, and at EMEPC, for teachers and student groups as described below:
Strategic Objectives:
- To strengthen EMEPC's presence in schools in regions outside of Lisbon.
- To promote knowledge about the continental shelf, marine resources, and deep-sea ecosystems.
- To optimize human and financial resources, maximizing the efficiency of travel.
Investing in Teacher Training
Activity Model
A. Awareness sessions at EMEPC with a visit to the ROV Luso –
The ROV's campaign calendar for the 2026/2027 school year is quite full, with operations scheduled for the periods of September to October, January to March, May, June, and August to September. Between campaigns, the periods in which the ROV will remain at the EMEPC headquarters will be brief and mainly for maintenance work.
In this context, and barring any changes to the mission schedule, there are no foreseeable opportunities for study visits to the EMEPC facilities that would allow for an on-site inspection of this equipment.
On the other hand, the high level of ROV utilization is a positive indicator, reflecting its active and fundamental role in supporting operations and cutting-edge scientific research projects, contributing to the advancement of knowledge about the deep ocean.
B. Awareness-raising sessions in schools:
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Information to be made available soon.
C. Teacher training
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An accredited teacher training program will be created; we will provide more details soon.
The new dimension of our country - Extension of the Continental Shelf
Talk for students about the Extension of the Portuguese Continental Shelf, its importance for the Portuguese, the course of the process, the new Map of Portugal and the existing resources. The session, when held at EMEPC's headquarters, may be accompanied by a visit to the Luso ROV, a robot that dives to a depth of 6000m.
For whom: 2nd, 3rd Cycle, Secondary
Number of participants per action: Variable
Where: School and Online
Duration: 1 hour
Cost of action (if applicable): Free
Email: Mónica Albuquerque - geral@emepc.gov.pt
Telephone: Mónica Albuquerque - 218732550
Blue School Privilege: Priority Access
Rov Luso Discovering the Deep Sea
A talk for students about the Rov Luso, the remotely operated vehicle that dives to depths of 6000m and collects samples for the Continental Shelf Extension project. Let's talk about what is an ROV? What about an ROV pilot? How deep does it go down? What mysteries are discovered at the bottom of the sea? Dive with us to discover more. The Luso ROV, its characteristics and potentialities. Campaigns carried out and the different environments explored by ROV Luso. It may include a visit to ROV Luso at EMEPC's headquarters in Paço de Arcos.
For whom: 2nd, 3rd Cycle, Secondary
Number of participants per action: Variable
Where: School and Online
Duration: 1 hour
Cost of action (if applicable): Free
Email: Mónica Albuquerque - geral@emepc.gov.pt
Telephone: Mónica Albuquerque - 218732550
Blue School Privilege: Priority Access
Marine Mineral Resources
Talk for students about marine resources on the continental shelf extension. The non-living resources of the seabed will in the future be a source of resources as an alternative to exploiting them on land. As resource scarcity increases in continental areas and as exploration and extraction technology progresses, the exploitation of mineral, energy resources (including methane hydrates) on the large seabed is becoming increasingly feasible. Many of these resources are found on the continental shelves and in their extension zones, making these areas of soil and subsoil a new asset for the coastal state. The scientific exploration of the national seabed is still limited and it is poorly characterized. However, the data and knowledge obtained over the years, through scientific research campaigns and in the dedicated cruises of the Extension Project, allow us to anticipate a vast potential for the different resources existing in the continental shelf of Portugal. Let's talk about the resources of the Portuguese continental shelf, what are their potentials, needs and opportunities.
For whom: 3rd Cycle, Secondary
Number of participants per action: Variable
Where: School and Online
Duration: 1 hour
Cost of action (if applicable): Free
Email: Mónica Albuquerque - geral@emepc.gov.pt
Telephone: Mónica Albuquerque - 218732550
Blue School Privilege: Priority Access
Deep Sea Communities and Marine Resources
Lecture for students about the deep sea communities and the Marine Living Resources in the Sea of Portugal. During the campaigns of the Extension Project and other projects, EMEPC gathered a collection with a significant number of samples comprising fauna, water samples and sediments mostly collected at great ocean depths (depths greater than 1500 m). This collection has been enhanced in academic studies on biodiversity and genetic resources. However, there is still a long way to go before applications can be developed within the framework of the so-called “blue biotechnology”. The lecture will focus on the Biodiversity in the communities living in the Sea of Portugal, as well as their living resources, their importance and what is their use.
For whom: 3rd Cycle, Secondary
Number of participants per action: Variable
Where: School and Online
Duration: 1 hour
Cost of action (if applicable): Free
Email: Mónica Albuquerque - geral@emepc.gov.pt
Telephone: Mónica Albuquerque - 218732550
Blue School Privilege: Priority Access
Let's Explore the Seabed
In addition to sand, fish and sunken ships, the Portuguese sea hides many other treasures. But many kilometers deep and in the most absolute darkness, there are many challenges that face all who try to explore the deep sea. In this activity, we will understand how to prepare an oceanographic campaign, what equipment we need and who should be part of the work teams. Practical activity using board game materials.
For whom: 3rd Cycle, Secondary
Number of participants per action: Variable
Where: School and Online
Duration: 2 hours
Cost of action (if applicable): Free
Email: Mónica Albuquerque - geral@emepc.gov.pt
Telephone: Mónica Albuquerque - 218732550
Blue School Privilege: Priority Access
Autonomous game for schools in PT HERE