Last Friday, June 7, 2024, a significant event took place at the TTC@ULISBOA Auditorium in Lisbon’s University City to celebrate the return of the first Portuguese scientific sailing expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula, COASTANTAR 2024. The event, titled “Returned from the Cold: First Portuguese Scientific Sailing Expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula,” was held from 11 AM to 1 PM and was open to all audiences.

📢 Three months after returning from Antarctica and with all the cargo and samples finally in Portugal, the scientists from the COASTANTAR 2024 expedition shared the logistical and scientific outcomes of this pioneering journey.

👉 The program included a brief presentation by the expedition coordinators, where the audience had the opportunity to learn about the discoveries and challenges faced during the expedition, as well as the impact of polar research in Portugal. This was followed by a Q&A session with scientists from the universities of Lisbon, Algarve, and Coimbra.

🥪 After the session, snacks and drinks were provided, creating a relaxed environment for participants to engage with the scientists, learn more about ongoing projects, and see some of the equipment used during the expedition.

🚩 The event was organised by the Portuguese Polar Program (PROPOLAR) and the College of Polar Sciences and Extreme Environments (POLAR2E) of the University of Lisbon.

This gathering not only highlighted the importance of scientific research in extreme environments but also reinforced Portugal’s role in the global polar science community. The COASTANTAR 2024 expedition marked a significant step for the Portuguese scientific community and opened doors for future research in Antarctica.

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