Let's turn sustainability into
shared impact and create
a future where your business
is not just by the sea,
but for the sea
Mission
OMA.CCMAR’s mission is to strengthen cooperation between science, industry and municipalities, enabling organisations to translate ESG principles into concrete strategies, practices and investments. Grounded in CCMAR’s research and monitoring capacity, OMA.CCMAR supports decarbonisation, resource efficiency and the protection of marine and coastal ecosystems, helping the Algarve build a more resilient, competitive and future-proof coastal economy.
Science-backed. Sustainability-driven. Business-focused.
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Science-based: Every action, solution and recommendation is grounded in robust scientific data.
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Sustainability-driven: We promote sustainability in its full scope: environmental, social and economic.
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Business-focused: We translate science and sustainability into tangible value and competitiveness for organisations.
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Collaboration & ESG alignment: We connect companies, research organisations and municipalities, guided by ESG, to enable cooperation that accelerates decarbonisation.
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Innovation-led: We see innovation (scientific, technological and organisational) as the engine of sustainability and long-term performance.
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Measurable impact: We design initiatives to deliver clear, reportable and measurable outcomes.
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Transparency & trust: We ensure decisions and communication are evidence-based and credible, rooted in science.
João Encarnação
OMA Principles
OMA Vision
Our vision is an Algarve where marine science drives a resilient, competitive and carbon-neutral coastal economy, protecting the ocean while creating measurable value for business and communities.
Diogo Paulo
OMA.CCMAR History
The Algarve Marine Observatory (OMA.CCMAR) was established by CCMAR to meet a growing need for stronger cooperation between science, the tourism/hotel sector and municipalities, especially as organisations face increasing ESG expectations and the urgency to decarbonise.
OMA.CCMAR was designed as a network of excellence that aligns CCMAR’s research and monitoring capacity with business and public decision-making—turning knowledge into practical solutions for resource efficiency, emissions reduction and healthier coastal ecosystems.