{"id":144,"date":"2024-10-03T14:18:34","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T12:18:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unioviedo.es\/physalia\/?page_id=144"},"modified":"2026-04-15T12:04:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:04:13","slug":"prensa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.unioviedo.es\/physalia\/noticias\/prensa\/","title":{"rendered":"Press"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d4\/Logo_de_la_Cadena_COPE.svg\/1920px-Logo_de_la_Cadena_COPE.svg.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.4151397701462503;width:282px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interview with May G\u00f3mez on Cadena Cope \u2013 02\/26\/2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.unioviedo.es\/physalia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20250226_Radio_Entrevista_cope_May.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. May G\u00f3mez (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoaqua.eu\/es\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ecoaqua.eu\/es\/\">ECOAQUA-ULPGC<\/a>) recently detailed on COPE Canarias how the project utilizes <strong>drones and intelligent drift buoys<\/strong> to predict the arrival of the Portuguese Man-o&#8217;-War (<em>Physalia physalis<\/em>) at our shores. Unlike common jellyfish, this organism is a floating colony with a much more potent venom, and its movement is dictated by the complex interaction between trade winds and ocean currents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through collaboration with experts in intelligent systems (<a href=\"https:\/\/siani.ulpgc.es\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/siani.ulpgc.es\/\">SIANI<\/a>), the study aims to anticipate which beaches\u2014particularly those facing North and East\u2014will be affected, especially during the peak abundance period between February and March. Beyond the technology, the research highlights that the decline of <strong>sea turtles<\/strong>, their main natural predator, is a key factor in the increasing presence of these colonies across the archipelago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d4\/Logo_de_la_Cadena_COPE.svg\/1920px-Logo_de_la_Cadena_COPE.svg.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.4151397701462503;width:271px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interview with May G\u00f3mez on Cadena Cope \u2013 02\/28\/2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.unioviedo.es\/physalia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20250228_Radio_Entrevista_OndaCero_May.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In an interview with Cadena COPE, Dr. May G\u00f3mez explained how the PHYSALIA project uses drones and drift buoys to predict the arrival of the Portuguese Man-o&#8217;-War in the Canary Islands. This colonial organism, more dangerous than a common jellyfish, drifts with winds and currents toward the northern and eastern coasts, especially between February and March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s1.ppllstatics.com\/starfish\/latest\/assets\/images\/logos\/logo-canarias7.svg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5.374738825932524;width:467px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Investigadores de la ULPGC siguen a la peligrosa carabela portuguesa para predecir su llegada a la costa &#8211; Canarias 7 &#8211; 24\/02\/2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the Canarias7 front page from February 24, 2025, featuring the news story on ULPGC researchers tracking the Portuguese man\u2011of\u2011war to improve forecasts of its arrival to the coast, highlighting the visibility and relevance of the PHYSALIA project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.unioviedo.es\/physalia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20250224_Prensa_Portada_Canarias7.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of 20250224_Prensa_Portada_Canarias7.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-7168021a-3b5e-4ae1-be1c-1c60f5cb7a00\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unioviedo.es\/physalia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20250224_Prensa_Portada_Canarias7.pdf\">20250224_Prensa_Portada_Canarias7<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unioviedo.es\/physalia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20250224_Prensa_Portada_Canarias7.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-7168021a-3b5e-4ae1-be1c-1c60f5cb7a00\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/07\/La_Provincia_Diario_de_Las_Palmas_logo.svg\/3840px-La_Provincia_Diario_de_Las_Palmas_logo.svg.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:6.689964950493496;width:467px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">La ULPGC estudia la ruta de las carabelas portuguesas &#8211; La Provincia &#8211; 24\/02\/2025 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The PHYSALIA project has launched its first observation campaign in Gran Canaria, led by ULPGC in collaboration with UniOvi and ICMAN\u2011CSIC, to study the navigation patterns of the Portuguese man\u2011of\u2011war and improve predictions of its arrival to the coast using drone observations and advanced modelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.unioviedo.es\/physalia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20250224_Prensa_Columna_LaProvincia.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of 20250224_Prensa_Columna_LaProvincia.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-4b89948b-1b69-42da-8390-bafe0340ba6a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unioviedo.es\/physalia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20250224_Prensa_Columna_LaProvincia.pdf\">20250224_Prensa_Columna_LaProvincia<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unioviedo.es\/physalia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20250224_Prensa_Columna_LaProvincia.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-4b89948b-1b69-42da-8390-bafe0340ba6a\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/radiolider.com\/wp-content\/themes\/radiolider\/assets\/img\/logo.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:418px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interview with Jos\u00e9 Luis Acu\u00f1a on Al Norte Asturias \u2013 19\/03\/2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Interview with Jos\u00e9 Luis Acu\u00f1a on the origins and mission of the PHYSALIA project on the program &#8216;Bienvenidos al Norte.&#8217; An overview of Portuguese man o&#8217; war monitoring in the Cantabrian Sea through citizen science. (Audio starts at 36:00).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.ivoox.com\/player_ej_143469765_6_1.html?c1=cf986a\" width=\"100%\" height=\"200\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" scrolling=\"no\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/b\/be\/Europa_press_logo.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:8.406524788640874;width:467px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">La ULPGC analiza la navegaci\u00f3n de carabelas portuguesas en Gran Canaria para mejorar las predicciones de su llegada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Europa Press<\/strong> reports on research carried out by the <strong>University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC)<\/strong> within the <strong>PHYSALIA<\/strong> project, focusing on the drifting and navigation of the Portuguese man o\u2019 war around Gran Canaria to improve arrival forecasting and coastal management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Full article:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.europapress.es\/islas-canarias\/noticia-ulpgc-analiza-navegacion-carabelas-portuguesas-gran-canaria-mejorar-predicciones-llegada-20250223173702.html\">https:\/\/www.europapress.es\/islas-canarias\/noticia-ulpgc-analiza-navegacion-carabelas-portuguesas-gran-canaria-mejorar-predicciones-llegada-20250223173702.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tribunadecanarias.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/22canarias.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:7.045215675606162;width:478px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ECOAQUA participa en un estudio novedoso de \u00e1mbito nacional en el que se observar\u00e1 la navegaci\u00f3n de carabelas portuguesas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tribuna de Canarias<\/strong> highlights <strong>Ecoaqua\u2019s participation<\/strong> in a novel <strong>national-scale study<\/strong> within the <strong>PHYSALIA<\/strong> project, focused on monitoring and analysing the drifting and navigation of the Portuguese man o\u2019 war to improve understanding of its coastal dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Full article:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/tribunadecanarias.es\/ecoaqua-participa-en-un-estudio-novedoso-de-ambito-nacional-en-el-que-se-observara-la-navegacion-de-carabelas-portuguesas\/\">https:\/\/tribunadecanarias.es\/ecoaqua-participa-en-un-estudio-novedoso-de-ambito-nacional-en-el-que-se-observara-la-navegacion-de-carabelas-portuguesas\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lalagunaahora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/cabecera24.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:8.84683140182374;width:457px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ECOAQUA participa en un estudio novedoso de \u00e1mbito nacional en el que se observar\u00e1 la navegaci\u00f3n de carabelas portuguesas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>La Laguna Ahora<\/strong> reports on <strong>Ecoaqua\u2019s involvement<\/strong> in an innovative <strong>national-level study<\/strong> within the <strong>PHYSALIA<\/strong> project, aimed at observing and analysing the drifting behaviour of the Portuguese man o\u2019 war to improve knowledge of its coastal dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Full article:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/lalagunaahora.com\/ecoaqua-participa-en-un-estudio-novedoso-de-ambito-nacional-en-el-que-se-observara-la-navegacion-de-carabelas-portuguesas\/\">https:\/\/lalagunaahora.com\/ecoaqua-participa-en-un-estudio-novedoso-de-ambito-nacional-en-el-que-se-observara-la-navegacion-de-carabelas-portuguesas\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elblogoferoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/EBF_Noticias_Logo_468x60.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:7.8003699057748594;width:463px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ECOAQUA participa en un estudio novedoso de \u00e1mbito nacional en el que se observar\u00e1 la navegaci\u00f3n de carabelas portuguesas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>El Blogo Feroz<\/strong> reports on <strong>Ecoaqua\u2019s participation<\/strong> in an innovative <strong>nationwide research study<\/strong> within the <strong>PHYSALIA<\/strong> project, focused on observing and analysing the drifting behaviour of the Portuguese man o\u2019 war to improve coastal understanding and prediction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Full article:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elblogoferoz.com\/2025\/02\/23\/investigacion-ecoaqua-participa-en-un-estudio-novedoso-de-ambito-nacional-en-el-que-se-observara-la-navegacion-de-carabelas-portuguesas\/\">https:\/\/www.elblogoferoz.com\/2025\/02\/23\/investigacion-ecoaqua-participa-en-un-estudio-novedoso-de-ambito-nacional-en-el-que-se-observara-la-navegacion-de-carabelas-portuguesas\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/e\/e4\/La_Vanguardia_%28cabecera%29.svg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:6.692192306156483;width:470px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">La ULPGC analiza la navegaci\u00f3n de carabelas portuguesas en Gran Canaria para mejorar las predicciones de su llegada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>La Vanguardia<\/strong> covers research led by the <strong>University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC)<\/strong> within the <strong>PHYSALIA<\/strong> project, analysing the drifting behaviour of the Portuguese man o\u2019 war around Gran Canaria to improve prediction of coastal arrivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Full article:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavanguardia.com\/local\/canarias\/20250223\/10414791\/ulpgc-analiza-navegacion-carabelas-portuguesas-gran-canaria-mejorar-predicciones-llegada-agenciaslv20250223.html\">https:\/\/www.lavanguardia.com\/local\/canarias\/20250223\/10414791\/ulpgc-analiza-navegacion-carabelas-portuguesas-gran-canaria-mejorar-predicciones-llegada-agenciaslv20250223.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tienda.lne.es\/img\/logo-1652346958.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4.714657290650544;width:470px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Investigan en Canarias la carabela portuguesa con ayuda asturiana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>La Nueva Espa\u00f1a<\/strong> reports on research conducted in the Canary Islands within the <strong>PHYSALIA<\/strong> project, with the participation of the <strong>Asturias Marine Observatory (Observatorio Marino de Asturias)<\/strong>, focused on studying the drifting behaviour of the Portuguese man o\u2019 war to support prediction models and improve coastal risk management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Full article:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lne.es\/asturias\/2025\/02\/24\/investigan-canarias-carabela-portuguesa-ayuda-114614537.html\">https:\/\/www.lne.es\/asturias\/2025\/02\/24\/investigan-canarias-carabela-portuguesa-ayuda-114614537.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.rtvc.es\/archivos\/2021\/03\/RTVC272.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:305px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In a television interview on <em>Buenos D\u00edas Canarias<\/em> (Televisi\u00f3n Canaria), <strong>May G\u00f3mez<\/strong>, head of the EOMAR group at <strong>ECOAQUA (ULPGC)<\/strong>, presents the launch of the <strong>first observation campaign of the Portuguese man o\u2019 war (Physalia physalis)<\/strong> in waters around Gran Canaria within the <strong>PHYSALIA<\/strong> project. The study involves the <strong>Asturias Marine Observatory (University of Oviedo)<\/strong>, the <strong>Institute of Marine Sciences of Andalusia (ICMAN-CSIC)<\/strong>, and the use of drifting buoys and drones to analyse sailing patterns and improve coastal arrival predictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Campa\u00f1a de seguimiento de carabelas portuguesas (proyecto Physalia) - Entrevista a May G\u00f3mez (RTVC)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kKHd0_WQ6r4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSqqUfpZEIBLgnBAgo0it4CxWi0rGhLEwTaYw&amp;s\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RTPA<\/strong> reports on a study led by the <strong>University of Oviedo<\/strong> in collaboration with the <strong>Asturias Aquarium<\/strong> and <strong>IEO-CSIC<\/strong>, focused on analysing and forecasting the arrival of the Portuguese man o\u2019 war along the <strong>Asturian coast<\/strong> as part of the <strong>PHYSALIA<\/strong> project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Full article:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpa.es\/noticias-ciencia\/2025-07-26\/El-Acuario-y-la-Universidad-estudian-la-llegada-de-las-carabelas-portuguesas-a-las-costas-asturianas_111753547006.html\">https:\/\/www.rtpa.es\/noticias-ciencia\/2025-07-26\/El-Acuario-y-la-Universidad-estudian-la-llegada-de-las-carabelas-portuguesas-a-las-costas-asturianas_111753547006.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSqqUfpZEIBLgnBAgo0it4CxWi0rGhLEwTaYw&amp;s\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:259px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In <em>Conexi\u00f3n Asturias<\/em>, a TV report starting <strong>from minute 40<\/strong> highlights how <strong>BIOPARC Gij\u00f3n Aquarium<\/strong> has joined the scientific study of the Portuguese man o\u2019 war (<em>Physalia physalis<\/em>) after receiving the <strong>first live specimens collected on Xag\u00f3 beach<\/strong>, contributing to ongoing research within the <strong>PHYSALIA<\/strong> project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Full video:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpa.es\/video:Conexion-Asturias_551753396723.html\">https:\/\/www.rtpa.es\/video:Conexion-Asturias_551753396723.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/bf\/Onda_Cero_logo.svg\/3840px-Onda_Cero_logo.svg.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2916077523668577;width:223px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In an interview on <em>M\u00e1s de Uno Gij\u00f3n<\/em> (Onda Cero), starting <strong>from minute 48<\/strong>, <strong>Jos\u00e9 Luis Acu\u00f1a<\/strong> discusses the presence of the Portuguese man o\u2019 war (<em>Physalia physalis<\/em>), current scientific monitoring efforts, and the importance of research and coordination to better understand and manage its arrival on the coast within the framework of the <strong>PHYSALIA<\/strong> project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ondacero.es\/embed\/mas-uno-gijon-23072025\/audio\/2\/2025\/07\/23\/6880cdfa701cd900070fb174\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"249\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unioviedo.es\/physalia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Logo_acuario.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-556\" style=\"width:219px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>BIOPARC Gij\u00f3n Aquarium<\/strong> announces its incorporation into the scientific study of the Portuguese man o\u2019 war (<em>Physalia physalis<\/em>), contributing to research and monitoring efforts underway within the framework of the <strong>PHYSALIA<\/strong> project following the arrival of specimens on the Asturian coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Full article:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/acuariogijon.es\/el-bioparc-acuario-de-gijon-se-suma-al-estudio-de-las-carabelas-portuguesas\/\">https:\/\/acuariogijon.es\/el-bioparc-acuario-de-gijon-se-suma-al-estudio-de-las-carabelas-portuguesas\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tienda.lne.es\/img\/logo-1652346958.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:447px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>La Nueva Espa\u00f1a<\/strong> reports on the participation of researchers from the <strong>Gij\u00f3n Oceanographic Centre (IEO-CSIC)<\/strong> in the <em>Physalia Asturias<\/em> campaign within the <strong>PHYSALIA<\/strong> project, aimed at improving knowledge of the biology and drifting behaviour of the Portuguese man o\u2019 war to better predict its arrival on the Asturian coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Full article:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lne.es\/gijon\/2025\/08\/19\/investigadores-centro-oceanografico-gijon-participantes-120760116.html\">https:\/\/www.lne.es\/gijon\/2025\/08\/19\/investigadores-centro-oceanografico-gijon-participantes-120760116.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSqqUfpZEIBLgnBAgo0it4CxWi0rGhLEwTaYw&amp;s\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:257px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RTPA<\/strong> reports that <strong>lifeguards in Gij\u00f3n<\/strong> have received specialised training and equipment to safely manage the presence of the Portuguese man o\u2019 war on local beaches, as part of broader scientific and preventive actions linked to the <strong>PHYSALIA<\/strong> project and coastal risk management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Full article:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpa.es\/noticias-asturias\/2025-08-20\/Los-socorristas-de-Gijon-reciben-formacion-y-un-kit-para-hacer-frente-a-las-carabelas-portuguesas_111755686088.html\">https:\/\/www.rtpa.es\/noticias-asturias\/2025-08-20\/Los-socorristas-de-Gijon-reciben-formacion-y-un-kit-para-hacer-frente-a-las-carabelas-portuguesas_111755686088.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.licdn.com\/dms\/image\/v2\/D4E3DAQGAxFkmJHwznA\/image-scale_191_1128\/image-scale_191_1128\/0\/1709205775578\/la_voz_de_asturias_sa_cover?e=2147483647&amp;v=beta&amp;t=o1QHRiFUDjGv4GP6MO3QdQH2wY7F1ixOHscLPdfNPgM\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5.90568548279173;width:471px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>La Voz de Asturias<\/strong> reports on research carried out by scientists from Asturias within the <strong>PHYSALIA<\/strong> project, focused on studying the biology and movement of the Portuguese man o\u2019 war to better understand its distribution and improve predictions of its arrival on the Asturian coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Full article:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavozdeasturias.es\/noticia\/asturias\/2025\/08\/19\/investigadores-asturias-estudian-movimiento-carabela-portuguesa\/00031755594571506400528.htm\">https:\/\/www.lavozdeasturias.es\/noticia\/asturias\/2025\/08\/19\/investigadores-asturias-estudian-movimiento-carabela-portuguesa\/00031755594571506400528.htm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ieo-santander.net\/img\/logo-CSIC-IEO.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3.2258064990100155;width:426px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO-CSIC)<\/strong> reports on its participation in the <strong>PHYSALIA<\/strong> project through research activities focused on improving scientific understanding of the Portuguese man o\u2019 war (<em>Physalia physalis<\/em>), contributing to monitoring efforts and better prediction of its coastal occurrence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Full article:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ieo.es\/es_ES\/web\/ieo\/noticias-ieo?p_p_id=ieolistadosestructuramain_WAR_IEOListadoContenidosPorEstructuraportlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=normal&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;p_p_col_id=column-1&amp;p_p_col_count=1&amp;_ieolistadosestructuramain_WAR_IEOListadoContenidosPorEstructuraportlet_groupId=10640&amp;_ieolistadosestructuramain_WAR_IEOListadoContenidosPorEstructuraportlet_journalId=7888355&amp;_ieolistadosestructuramain_WAR_IEOListadoContenidosPorEstructuraportlet_mode=detail\">https:\/\/www.ieo.es\/es_ES\/web\/ieo\/noticias-ieo?p_p_id=ieolistadosestructuramain_WAR_IEOListadoContenidosPorEstructuraportlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=normal&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;p_p_col_id=column-1&amp;p_p_col_count=1&amp;_ieolistadosestructuramain_WAR_IEOListadoContenidosPorEstructuraportlet_groupId=10640&amp;_ieolistadosestructuramain_WAR_IEOListadoContenidosPorEstructuraportlet_journalId=7888355&amp;_ieolistadosestructuramain_WAR_IEOListadoContenidosPorEstructuraportlet_mode=detail<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSqqUfpZEIBLgnBAgo0it4CxWi0rGhLEwTaYw&amp;s\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:233px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RTPA<\/strong> features a radio report on the <strong>PHYSALIA<\/strong> project, in which researchers from the <strong>University of Oviedo<\/strong>, the <strong>Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO-CSIC)<\/strong> and <strong>BIOPARC Gij\u00f3n Aquarium<\/strong> investigate the biology and drifting behaviour of the Portuguese man o\u2019 war, aiming to better understand its presence on the Asturian coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Full audio report:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpa.es\/audio:Reportajes-RPA.-Proyecto-Physalia:-investigando-la-carabela-portuguesa_1754639028.html\">https:\/\/www.rtpa.es\/audio:Reportajes-RPA.-Proyecto-Physalia:-investigando-la-carabela-portuguesa_1754639028.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tienda.lne.es\/img\/logo-1652346958.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:456px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>La Nueva Espa\u00f1a<\/strong> reports on the Portuguese man o\u2019 war as an increasingly recurrent visitor to the Asturian coast, with scientists linking its presence to changes in oceanographic conditions and warming waters that are altering marine circulation patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Full article:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lne.es\/asturias\/2025\/08\/07\/carabela-portuguesa-visitante-aprovecha-cambio-120414520.html\">https:\/\/www.lne.es\/asturias\/2025\/08\/07\/carabela-portuguesa-visitante-aprovecha-cambio-120414520.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/bf\/Onda_Cero_logo.svg\/3840px-Onda_Cero_logo.svg.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2916077523668577;width:223px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Onda Cero<\/strong> features a radio interview on <em>M\u00e1s de Uno Gij\u00f3n<\/em>, starting <strong>from minute 47:45<\/strong>, with <strong>Susana Acle<\/strong> (BIOPARC Gij\u00f3n Aquarium) and <strong>Jos\u00e9 Luis Acu\u00f1a<\/strong> (University of Oviedo), discussing current research, monitoring efforts and public awareness related to the presence of the Portuguese man o\u2019 war within the framework of the <strong>PHYSALIA<\/strong> project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ondacero.es\/embed\/mas-uno-gijon-23072025\/audio\/2\/2025\/07\/23\/6880cdfa701cd900070fb174\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ccvillaviciosa.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/logo-el-comercio-nuevo2.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3.3149170937038868;width:452px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>El Comercio<\/strong> reports on the <strong>first Portuguese man o\u2019 war sightings of the summer on the Asturian coast<\/strong>, with several specimens collected and transferred to <strong>BIOPARC Gij\u00f3n Aquarium<\/strong>, where they contribute to research, monitoring and public awareness activities related to this species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Full article:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elcomercio.es\/gijon\/primeras-carabelas-portuguesas-verano-asturiano-alimentan-acuario-20250722180144-nt.html\">https:\/\/www.elcomercio.es\/gijon\/primeras-carabelas-portuguesas-verano-asturiano-alimentan-acuario-20250722180144-nt.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bios.asu.edu\/sites\/g\/files\/litvpz726\/files\/imported-bios\/ASU_BIOS_GFL_Partnership_Horiz_RGB_Digital_MaroonGold_600ppi.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:8.140947450252733;width:494px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Arizona State University\u2019s Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS)<\/strong> highlights international research within the <strong>PHYSALIA<\/strong> project aimed at <strong>predicting the arrival of the Portuguese man o\u2019 war<\/strong>, using field observations, drifting models and oceanographic data to understand how winds, currents and climate change drive its seasonal movements and coastal impacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Full article:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/bios.asu.edu\/currents\/predicting-arrival-portuguese-man-o-war\">https:\/\/bios.asu.edu\/currents\/predicting-arrival-portuguese-man-o-war<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.royalgazette.com\/wp-content\/themes\/royalgazette\/images\/default_logo.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:450px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Royal Gazette<\/strong> reports on an international research effort within the <strong>PHYSALIA<\/strong> project to <strong>predict the appearance of the Portuguese man o\u2019 war<\/strong>, combining fieldwork in northern Spain with drifting models and comparative studies in regions such as Bermuda and Hawaii to improve forecasting and coastal safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Full article:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalgazette.com\/environment\/news\/article\/20251112\/scientists-work-to-predict-man-of-war-appearances\/\">https:\/\/www.royalgazette.com\/environment\/news\/article\/20251112\/scientists-work-to-predict-man-of-war-appearances\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoaqua.eu\/_images\/sites\/ecoaqua1214\/img\/logo\/logo-528.png?w=300&amp;h=180&amp;c=0\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4.633471450342563;width:461px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ECOAQUA<\/strong> reports that the <strong>EOMAR research group<\/strong> has launched a <strong>new PHYSALIA field campaign<\/strong>, aimed at improving prediction of the Portuguese man o\u2019 war\u2019s arrival at the coast by combining field observations with drifting devices and oceanographic data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Full article:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoaqua.eu\/es\/blog\/el-grupo-eomar-de-ecoaqua-comienza-una-nueva-campana-del-proyecto-physalia-para-mejorar-la-prediccion-de-la-llegada-a-la-costa-de-la-carabela-portugue-a5607.html\">https:\/\/www.ecoaqua.eu\/es\/blog\/el-grupo-eomar-de-ecoaqua-comienza-una-nueva-campana-del-proyecto-physalia-para-mejorar-la-prediccion-de-la-llegada-a-la-costa-de-la-carabela-portugue-a5607.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoaqua.eu\/_images\/sites\/ecoaqua1214\/img\/logo\/logo-528.png?w=300&amp;h=180&amp;c=0\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4.633471450342563;width:461px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ECOAQUA<\/strong> reports on how the <strong>PHYSALIA<\/strong> project is extending its impact from laboratory and field research to <strong>primary school classrooms<\/strong> through the <strong>Blue Schools initiative<\/strong>, bringing marine science closer to students and promoting ocean literacy from an early age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Full article:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoaqua.eu\/es\/blog\/el-proyecto-physalia-pasa-del-laboratorio-y-de-la-investigacion-en-campo-a-las-aulas-de-educacion-primaria-a-traves-de-la-iniciativa-escuelas-azules-a5626.html\">https:\/\/www.ecoaqua.eu\/es\/blog\/el-proyecto-physalia-pasa-del-laboratorio-y-de-la-investigacion-en-campo-a-las-aulas-de-educacion-primaria-a-traves-de-la-iniciativa-escuelas-azules-a5626.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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