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The Guadiana

Estuaries are one of the most productive types of ecosystems on Earth and are of considerable value to both humans and wildlife. Despite extensive research efforts during past decades, the preservation of these systems demands a greater knowledge and understanding of the complex physical and biological mechanisms that control their health. In particular, multi-year in situ observations are desirable for investigating the various agents that drive their ecology and hydrodynamics. Monitoring activities performed by CIMA at the largest Estuary in South Portugal include:

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