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EU project that aims to promote staff mobility and knowledge sharing to develop eco-friendly and biodegradable coatings.

16/06/2026

Daphnia magna, also known as the water flea, is a foundational freshwater organism widely used in ecotoxicology. Its transparent body and short life cycle make it easy to maintain and observe in laboratory settings. Clonal reproduction allows us to work with genetically identical individuals, enhancing test reliability.
Daphnia magna produces rapid broods, enabling quick generation turnover and efficient toxicity assessments. They are highly sensitive to xenobiotics, making them excellent bioindicators for acute and chronic toxicity tests following international guidelines, including OECD protocols.
This is one of our most important freshwater organisms for ecotoxicity testing and complements our marine organism tests, helping provide a comprehensive assessment of our coating’s safety across aquatic ecosystems.
Stay tuned to follow our next steps!

12/06/2026

Wrapping up two inspiring days in Staré Město, Czech Republic, where the SAFERCOAT consortium met for the hybrid mid-term meeting (18 M) hosted by our partner COLORLAK.

Beyond the immersive experience, fruitful discussions and hard work, COLORLAK offered us an excellent social programme, including a visit to their facilities, a museum tour and a distillery visit.
Thank you to all partners for the active participation, our Project Officer Dr. Sotirios Kiokias for the support, tips and excellent feedback, and to COLORLAK for the warm hospitality!

22/05/2026

A week of science and connection at SETAC Europe in Maastricht 🇳🇱

A group of researchers from the University of Aveiro, part of the SAFERCOAT project, presented their work, shared posters, and engaged with the international scientific community.

From insightful discussions to showcasing student research, this conference provided a valuable platform to exchange ideas and strengthen connections in ecotoxicology and environmental science.

Maastricht also offered a vibrant and inspiring setting for a week dedicated to science.

Swipe through to see highlights from this inspiring event ✨🔬🧪

01/05/2026

On this Labor Day, we would like to specially celebrate the scientists who collaborate with SAFERCOAT, making the impossible possible with their brilliant minds.

Happy Labor Day! 🧑‍🔬👩‍💻🥼

28/04/2026

Science outreach in action 🌍🫂

As part of SAFERCOAT project, we had the pleasure of visiting EB1 Santiago School to engage with two 4th-grade classes, 48 curious young minds and their teachers!

With the valuable support of our team members, Diana Carneiro, Diogo Gama, Joana Figueiredo, Mariana Bruni, and Roberto Martins, we introduced students to the world of biology, with a special focus on applied marine ecotoxicology.

Organized by the Parents’ Association of Centro Escolar de Santiago for the Spring Day celebrations, this activity gave students a hands-on opportunity to explore how we work to protect marine ecosystems. Together, we demonstrated simple experiments that they could replicate to assess the ecotoxicity of marine paints developed and tested within the SAFERCOAT project.

Inspiring the next generation to care for our oceans starts here ❤️‍🩹

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University Of Aveiro (coordinator)

3810-189

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+351234370317

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https://www.safercoat.eu/

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