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Our researcher Morgan Casal-Ribeiro has just returned from an unforgettable journey as part of the One Ocean Expedition, a mission that combines science, education, and international cooperation to raise awareness of the crucial role of the ocean for a sustainable future.

🚢 Morgan joined the Statsraad Lehmkhul, a majestic 111-year-old Norwegian tall ship, during its 22-day voyage from São Miguel (Azores) to Nuuk (Greenland). This vessel is a true icon, with 22 sails, three towering masts, and space for 150 crew,  and has even been named the world’s fastest tall ship!
⛵ Life onboard was no small feat: alongside 40 early-career researchers and five professors, Morgan not only followed a demanding schedule of scientific activities but also spent 8 hours a day sailing the ship - hoisting sails, manning the helm, and even climbing the 48-meter rigging, before sleeping in hammocks below deck.
📚 During this leg, Morgan took part in the Course on Climate Science, Policy, and Human-Nature Connections, co-organized by the Universities of Bergen, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and Texas at Austin. His work focused on how knowledge co-production and diverse knowledge systems can strengthen climate action.
🌊 The course began with a three-day workshop in Ponta Delgada, co-organized by the University of the Azores and Okeanos-UAc, where Azorean ocean sciences played a central role in interdisciplinary discussions.
💃 And of course, science wasn’t the only highlight: Morgan also shared a piece of Azorean culture by teaching the crew how to dance the chamarrita – which quickly became a favorite onboard tradition!
🙏 A huge thank you to the UT Austin Portugal Program for supporting Morgan’s participation in this once-in-a-lifetime experience.