On 26 and 27 June, the University of Algarve (UAlg) will take part in Expo 2025 Osaka with an eye-catching proposal: the premiere of an animated video that blends science, art and Japanese culture.
Presented in the Ocean Made room, this bold creation draws inspiration from the aesthetics of anime and manga to tell a true story — the dramatic decline in the seahorse population of the Ria Formosa, once home to the world’s largest community of this species.
With an immersive visual style and emotionally engaging narrative, the animation combines traditional Japanese imagery with the latest research projects from UAlg, featuring a charismatic seahorse as its central character. Produced by Fly Moustache — a creative studio born at the UALG TEC CAMPUS — the piece positions science as a bridge between cultures and explores a new way of communicating knowledge.
More than just a video, this is an experience designed to connect researchers, companies and the wider public, highlighting the University of Algarve’s role as a forward-thinking institution where innovation, talent and knowledge shape the future of societ
Presented in the Ocean Made room, this bold creation draws inspiration from the aesthetics of anime and manga to tell a true story — the dramatic decline in the seahorse population of the Ria Formosa, once home to the world’s largest community of this species.
With an immersive visual style and emotionally engaging narrative, the animation combines traditional Japanese imagery with the latest research projects from UAlg, featuring a charismatic seahorse as its central character. Produced by Fly Moustache — a creative studio born at the UALG TEC CAMPUS — the piece positions science as a bridge between cultures and explores a new way of communicating knowledge.
More than just a video, this is an experience designed to connect researchers, companies and the wider public, highlighting the University of Algarve’s role as a forward-thinking institution where innovation, talent and knowledge shape the future of societ
