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C. Marisa R. Almeida is a leading researcher at the forefront of marine robotics and environmental monitoring, dedicated to developing autonomous solutions for pressing ocean challenges. Her work centers on creating integrated robotic systems for marine observation, pollution mitigation, and the recovery of lost fishing gear. She is perhaps best known for her role in developing the **MarinEye** system (2016, 5 citations), a pioneering autonomous platform that combines physical, chemical, and biological sensors for comprehensive ocean characterization. Almeida has also driven impactful projects like **ROSM** (2019, 4 citations), which leverages heterogeneous autonomous vehicles and native microbial consortia for oil spill bioremediation, and the **NetTag** project (2020, 2 citations), which produced the IRIS robotic system for recovering lost fishing nets—a direct contribution to combating marine litter. Her work, funded by prominent European bodies like EASME, demonstrates a clear commitment to translating cutting-edge robotics into tangible environmental action. For students and researchers, Almeida’s career exemplifies how engineering innovation can be harnessed to monitor, protect, and restore the health of our oceans.