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Portuguese researcher receives award from the American Geophysical Union

Fátima Abrantes, researcher from the Center for Marine Sciences - University of Algarve (CCMAR) and the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), was distinguished by the American Geophysical Union (AGU) with the "Ambassador Award". The researcher is national delegate to the European consortium ECORD (European Consortium for Ocean Research Drilling) of the international program IODP (International Ocean Discovery Program) and co-delegate, along with the FCT, to JPI Oceans, platform in the area of marine and maritime research.

This award annually distinguishes five personalities who have made an outstanding contribution in areas such as: social impact, service to the Earth and space community, scientific leadership, and talent/career promotion. The award recognized excellence in scientific research, education, communication, and outreach activities by Fátima Abrantes, Ph.D., a researcher in Marine Geology who is dedicated to the study of the history of the oceans in the geological past. She has authored 110 scientific articles and co-edited the book "Reconstructing Ocean History: A Window into the Future and The Climate of the Mediterranean Region".

The AGU will formally present the awards, December 10-13, 2021 at the fall meeting in New Orleans, LA.

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