Estudo ambiental da nova ligação ferroviária de alta velocidade Faro - Huelva

Com a publicação do Decreto-Lei n.º 232/2007, de 15 de Junho, a Avaliação Ambiental Estratégica (AAE) tornou-se um procedimento técnico de carácter obrigatório em Portugal. Pretende-se com este trabalho abordar esta temática com o objectivo de verificar a melhor hipótese de traçado para a ligação ferroviária de alta velocidade Faro-Huelva, através da comparação de dois métodos de avaliação. A área em estudo pertence Sotavento Algarvio, abrangendo os concelhos de Faro, Olhão, S. B. de Alportel, Tavira, Alcoutim, Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António. A metodologia utilizada será a sobreposição de mapas (com recurso a Sistemas de Informação Geográfica) e as matrizes de Leoplod, metodologias mais aplicadas a estudos de Avaliação Ambiental para o sector dos Transportes. A utilização destas metodologias permitirá averiguar qual a mais consistente para estes estudos de caso, facultando a informação de maior relevo aos decisores e às entidades. Verificou-se que a criação de uma linha ferroviária de Alta Velocidade no Algarve é possível, tendo em atenção os factores ambientais, de forma a minimizar o seu impacte. Pela análise matricial, os principais impactes negativos derivados deste projecto são maioritariamente decorrentes da fase de construção, e associam-se à ocupação e compactação dos solos de forma irrevogável, afectando zonas edificadas e zonas agrícolas e florestais, ocupação de solos REN e RAN, Zonas de Especial Conservação. Os positivos decorrem essencialmente da fase de exploração, associados às vantagens da utilização deste meio de transporte, como é o caso do desenvolvimento económico da região e do país, encurtando a distância e o tempo entre a Algarve e Espanha, com ligação a toda a Europa.

Effect of high CO2 and ocean acidification on photosynthesis and response to oxidative stress in seagrasses

Climate change scenarios comprise significant modifications of the marine realm, notably ocean acidification and temperature increase, both direct consequences of the rising atmospheric CO2 concentration. These changes are likely to impact marine organisms and ecosystems, namely the valuable seagrass-dominated coastal habitats. The main objective of this thesis was to evaluate the photosynthetic and antioxidant responses of seagrasses to climate change, considering CO2, temperature and light as key drivers of these processes. The methodologies used to determine global antioxidant capacity and antioxidant enzymatic activity in seagrasses were optimized for the species Cymodocea nodosa and Posidonia oceanica, revealing identical defence mechanisms to those found in terrestrial plants. The detailed analysis and identification of photosynthetic pigments in Halophila ovalis, H.stipulacea, Zostera noltii, Z marina, Z. capricorni, Cymodocea nodosa and Posidonia oceanica, sampled across different climatic zones and depths, also revealed a similarity with terrestrial plants, both in carotenoid composition and in the pigment-based photoprotection mechanisms. Cymodocea nodosa plants from Ria Formosa were submitted to the combined effect of potentially stressful light and temperature ranges and showed considerable physiological tolerance, due to the combination of changes in the antioxidant system, activation of the VAZ cycle and accumulation of leaf soluble sugars, thus preventing the onset of oxidative stress. Cymodocea nodosa plants living in a naturally acidified environment near submarine volcanic vents in Vulcano Island (Italy) showed to be under oxidative stress despite the enhancement of the antioxidant capacity, phenolics concentration and carotenoids. Posidonia oceanica leaves loaded with epiphytes showed a significant increase in oxidative stress, despite the increase of antioxidant responses and the allocation of energetic resources to these protection mechanisms. Globally, the results show that seagrasses are physiologically able to deal with potentially stressful conditions from different origins, being plastic enough to avoid stress in many situations and to actively promote ulterior defence and repair mechanisms when under effective oxidative stress.

The Rathbone Hotel: internship

The main objective of the internship is to complete the requirement of the Master program as prescribed by the University of the Algarve. An intern has to prepare an internship report at the end of the internship period but the main objective of the internship is to get experience of the real world organisation. The internship was concluded with the objective of getting practical knowledge in all departments at The Rathbone Hotel. The first responsibility I was assigned during these 12 months of internship period was to assist the Housekeeping Department. Secondly, I was allotted the work of F&B, Accounts, Reservations, Front Office, Back Office and assisting the Assistant Manager was the last task I was assigned during my Internship program. As an intern, I realised that I was successful to gather a lot of significant learning experiences which would be helpful in my future career. Work in all departments of The Rathbone Hotel offered me ample space and opportunities, not only to learn but also to exhibit my skills as a Rathbone team member. I could use my theoretical knowledge in real practice while participating in many discussions. I was actively involved in the revenue meetings where I shared my knowledge and views regarding the performance in Reservations of The Rathbone Hotel. I successfully completed all the assigned duties and passed them over to the supervisor at the end of the internship. I thoroughly enjoyed the challenges that came along every single day. These lessons that I have learned will be a valuable one for my future activities as well.

Um modelo bioeconómico para a gestão sustentável das florestas mediterrâneas

Tese de doutoramento, Ciências Agrárias (Território e Ambiente), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade do Algarve, 2013

Connectivity patterns and early life history of the black-faced blenny Tripterygion delaisi (Cadenat and Blache, 1970)

Tese de doutoramento, Ciências do Mar, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade do Algarve, 2015

A criação de uma empresa: reserva online - agência de marketing digital

Dissertação de Mestrado, Marketing, Faculdade de Economia, Universidade do Algarve, 2015

Relevância do resultado integral: caso da Euronext Lisbon

Dissertação de Mestrado, Contabilidade, Faculdade de Economia, Universidade do Algarve, 2015