MARTECH 2018 : 8th International Workshop on Marine Technology

Abstract

MARTECH congregates a broad research community dedicated to developing innovative equipment in the fields of marine sciences and technology. In 2018, this diverse community will meet in Porto, Portugal, at the Faculty of Engineering from the University of Porto for MARTECH18. This edition is co-organized by the Laboratório de Sistemas e Tecnologia Subaquática – LSTS (Underwater Systems and Technologies Laboratory) of Porto University and the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Porto, the second largest city in Portugal, was elected by the European citizens Best European Destination in 2014 and in 2017. The essence of Porto, the “Cidade Invicta” (unvanquished city) is a blend of history, architecture, culture, gastronomy, trade, encounters and discoveries. The MARTECH workshop aims to bring together those working in MARine TECHnology for discussions and presentations of recent advances in the field and for cross-disciplinary knowledge exchange cutting across engineering and science. This knowledge exchange is fundamental for the development of systems and technologies that will enable us to explore and exploit the ocean in a sustainable manner and to monitor how key issues such as climate change, ocean acidification, unsustainable fishing, pollution, loss of habitats, shipping, security, and mining are affecting ocean sustainability and stewardship.