Today marks the successful conclusion of the first edition of the Mallorca Science School, organized by the Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies (IMEDEA).

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Over the past week, from October 20 to 26, 2024, young scientists from around the world have participated in an intensive training program under the theme Interdisciplinary Science for Marine and Coastal Conservation in a Changing World.

This initiative has provided postgraduate students with advanced tools and knowledge to tackle the challenges of marine and coastal conservation in the context of global climate change. Through modules covering coastal dynamics, marine ecosystem functioning, and governance and management, participants have gained an interdisciplinary perspective that integrates physical, biological, and human aspects.

The school, funded by the Spanish State Research Agency (CEX2021-001198/AEI/10.13039/501100011033) and supported by organizations such as Eumetsat, Balearia, Iberostar, and the Iberostar Foundation's Chair of the Sea, has collaborated with major scientific institutions, including the Thünen Institute (Germany), the Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (Chile), and the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon (Germany). Additionally, renowned experts such as Ángel Amores, Joaquín Tintoré, Susan Lowerre-Barbieri, and Denis Bailly have been part of the faculty panel guiding students through this enriching experience.

 

Imagen:Participants of the MASS during their visit to Parque Nacional Marítimo-Terrestre del Archipiélago de Cabrera.

 

Alongside academic sessions, students have participated in hands-on activities, including a field trip to the Cabrera Archipelago Maritime-Terrestrial National Park and a visit to IMEDEA, further solidifying their learning with real-world experiences.

Image:Participants of the  MASS visiting Las Salinas de Es Trenc.

 

This first edition has offered a unique space for advanced training in marine science, fostering not only knowledge but also networking and collaboration between early-career scientists and experts in the field.


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