130 years after D. Carlos initiated Portugal's first oceanographic campaign, the work of exploring the Atlantic continues to be carried out. The Mário Ruivo vessel now represents the continuation of this Portuguese scientific tradition with renewed capabilities.
D. Carlos was responsible for initiating Portugal's first oceanographic campaign, laying the foundations for decades of research in oceanography. This historic milestone established Portugal as a country with an interest in the exploration and study of the Atlantic Ocean.
The Mário Ruivo vessel has renewed scientific and operational capabilities, allowing Portuguese researchers to undertake new expeditions. The vessel now departs for new discoveries off the Portuguese coast.
This commemoration of 130 years marks the continuity of Portugal's commitment to oceanographic research, demonstrating how national science has evolved over more than a century while maintaining its focus on Atlantic exploration.
