From May 22 to June 6, 2024, the IRBIM offices in Lesina and Ancona hosted two stops of the TREC – Traversing European Coastlines expedition, which is dedicated to the study of coastal ecosystems and their reaction to the environment, from molecules to communities. In particular, at the Ancona office, a small symposium was held to present the expedition, along with a visit to the transport vehicles and mobile laboratories, which also saw the participation of local authorities. The IRBIM team welcomed and collaborated with the TREC expedition research teams, providing logistical support for the research activities. Participation in internationally significant events like the TREC expedition represents a great opportunity for growth for all involved parties, and promotes the exchange of knowledge, scientific collaboration, and the advancement of research on coastal ecosystems.
The research activities of the Institute are carried out in the context of research, development and innovation projects, both national and international, based on regional funding programs (POR FEAMPA - Regional Operational Program of the European Maritime Affairs Fisheries Fund and Aquaculture and POR FESR - Regional Operational Program of the European Regional Development Fund) or ministerial (PRIN - Projects of relevant national interest, PNRA - National Research Program in Antarctica, PO FEAMPA - National Operational Program European Maritime Affairs Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund) , programs for European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg), direct funding programs of the European Commission (Horizon2020 and Horizon Europe, Life, JPI - Joint Programming Initiatives, ERA-NET Cofund) and thematic collaboration initiatives managed by international organizations such as, for example , the FAO - GFCM (General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean). The Institute also develops funded projects in the context of collaborations with private companies in the sectors of the blue economy as well as technology transfer and research results. Research projects, mainly of a collaborative nature, are developed through a wide network of partners that include major Italian and foreign research institutions and universities.
