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Joint Research Centre - European Commission
http://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu
Science at EASIN is expertise applied to uncertainty, taxonomy, data, cross-border collaboration. Today we praise the women scientists of our network in strengthening biodiversity knowledge & supporting environmental policy and management decisions in Europe. Inclusive science improves outcomes!
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Jean-Lou Justine
2 days ago
New paper published today in
@peerj.bsky.social
Based on simple observation and citizen science, we show that cats and dogs can contribute to the spread of invasive land flatwormsโno molecular data needed.๐งช Open access:
peerj.com/articles/207...
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Pablo Garcia-Diaz
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Realizing and assessing social successes in invasive species management ๐๐๐งช
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Realizing and assessing social successes in invasive species management
Each year untold numbers of land managers and volunteers work individually and collectively to manage invasive plant, animal, and insect species. Whether such efforts are deemed successful depends on...
https://conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/csp2.70229
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GuardIAS
3 days ago
In 2025,
#GuardIAS
partnered with artists and communities in Lombardy, Italy, to explore invasive alien species and river biodiversity through performances, workshops, and co-creation activities. Read more ๐
guardias.eu/social-perfo...
#InvasiveAlienSpecies
#IAS
#InvasiveSpecies
#BioInvasions
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Jean-Lou Justine
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Our new paper is now published! ๐งช "Cats, dogs, and sticky worms: invasion by land flatworms (Geoplanidae) is facilitated by household pets"
doi.org/10.7717/peer...
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EASIN is online with a fresh new look! ๐โจ We have completed a full website redesign to make your experience more enjoyable and satisfying by making a cleaner and clearer menu and content, easier to explore.โจ Take a look ๐
bit.ly/4akCrei
#EASIN
#InvasiveAlienSpecies
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๐งJRC hosts a WS on marine
#NonIndigenousSpecies
๐ก๐ฆon 10-12.02 in Ispra. EASIN will coordinate the work of experts on
#NIS
monitoring, targets, adverse effects on species groups & habitat types, and management measures, aimed at marine biodiversity protection supporting
#MSFD
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๐จ EASIN news is out! Early warning and rapid response are key to prevent the spread of invasive alien species. Discover NOTSYS, the European alert system, and recent notifications on invasive terrestrial flatworms threatening soil biodiversity in Europe. ๐
bit.ly/4knp55N
#IAS
#Biodiversity
#EASIN
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MAMBO Project
15 days ago
๐ข Working with biodiversity data? Learn how to make it actionable. The Horizon Europe
@b-cubed.eu
opened registration for an online training series on applying biodiversity observations in practice. ๐ Find the programme and register:
b-cubed.eu/news/registr...
#BcubedTraining
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GuardIAS
15 days ago
Lionfish case study updates The
#GuardIAS
team is testing lionfish removals in Greece to protect biodiversity. Acoustic monitoring insights are now guiding new management strategies for the Mediterranean. Read more ๐
guardias.eu/updates-on-t...
#InvasiveAlienSpecies
#InvasiveSpecies
#BioInvasions
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GuardIAS
15 days ago
Tracking an invader before it arrives. ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ The
#GuardIAS
team is modelling how Wakame might spread through Danish windfarms using eDNA and 3D hydrodynamics. Read more:
guardias.eu/updates-on-t...
#InvasiveAlienSpecies
#IAS
#InvasiveSpecies
#BioInvasions
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Transnational cooperation is key to monitoring and management of
#InvasiveAlienSpecies
in Europe & benefits from easy access to data & best practices. EASIN is committed to these goals working with scientific partners and EU Members States competent authorities
bit.ly/4k1vsM3
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NeoBiota
21 days ago
How do
#invasivespecies
outcompete
#native
ones when
#environmental
conditions change? ๐ฌNew
#research
on the
#invasive
Eastern Mosquitofish (๐๐ข๐ฎ๐ฃ๐ถ๐ด๐ช๐ข ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ฃ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฌ๐ช) and the endangered Spanish Toothcarp (๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ข๐ฏ๐ช๐ถ๐ด ๐ช๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ถ๐ด) sheds light on the physiological mechanisms at play โคต๏ธ
doi.org/10.3897/neob...
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Metabolism, movement behaviour, and salinity responses of invasive mosquitofish compared with a threatened toothcarp
The success and impact of invasive non-native species depend on how they cope with local abiotic conditions, especially in comparison to co-occurring native taxa. In aquatic systems, salinity serves a...
https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.105.170980
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UN Environment Programme
27 days ago
๐ A historic moment for the ocean. The #HighSeasTreaty has officially entered into force, marking a new era in the protection of our shared ocean. Learn how you can take action for the High Seas:
https://highseasalliance.org/
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GuardIAS
about 1 month ago
New video series from our 2025 General Assembly! ๐ ๐บ Watch interviews on the marbled crayfish, the African clawed frog, citizen science, & Rugulopteryx okamurae:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
๐ Explore the project:
guardias.eu
#GuardIAS
#InvasiveAlienSpecies
#IAS
#InvasiveSpecies
#BioInvasions
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UN Biodiversity
about 1 month ago
Donโt miss the Information Webinar on โImportance of cross-sectoral collaboration for the implementation of Target 6 on invasive alien species of the
#KMGBF
โ ๐ 27 January โฐ9:00AM โ 10:00AM (EST) Register here ๐
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9f89fc...
#InvasiveAlienSpecies
#Target6
#IAS
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GBIF
about 1 month ago
๐ฆ #CitizenScience supports improved invasive species detection A recent study compared 200M+ citsci records accessed via GBIF with official data from 30 European countries and found that 50% of invasions were detected earlier or in the same year by citsci. ๐
gbif.link/citsci_IAS
#CitizenScience
#DataUse
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Anthony Ricciardi
about 1 month ago
International ship traffic: a global network that has contributed to biotic homogenisation - or what Charles Elton described (in his book 'The Ecology of Invasions by Animals and Plants') as the breakdown of Wallace's biogeographic realms.
#bioinvasions
www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/...
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EPPO
about 1 month ago
There is a lot on innovation in plant health. The IPPC Secretariat invites NPPOs, RPPOs, and accredited organizations to submit proposals for the Plant Health Innovation Fair (13 March 2026) Apply by 30 January 2026.
www.ippc.int/en/calls/cal...
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Call for Submissions to participate in the Plant Health Innovation Fair at CPM-20 - International Plant Protection Convention
https://www.ippc.int/en/calls/call-for-submissions-to-participate-in-the-plant-health-innovation-fair-at-cpm-20/
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Entomological Society of America
about 1 month ago
A microsporidian parasite of Japanese beetles has been deployed at cargo airports since 2017 to infest the invasive beetle, in an effort to prevent them from spreading to the western U.S. A new study details improved methods for detecting the parasite's presence in sampled beetle populations.
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New Methods Improve Monitoring of Biocontrol for Invasive Beetle
A new study details improved methods for detecting a microsporidian parasite of Japanese beetles, deployed in biological control efforts at U.S. cargo airports since 2017.
https://entomologytoday.org/2026/01/07/new-methods-improve-monitoring-of-biocontrol-invasive-japanese-beetle/
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EPPO
about 1 month ago
โฐ REGISTRATION CLOSES on 31st January for the EPPO-REUFIS-BFW Conference โSafeguarding Forests in Europe: Emerging Risks of Agrilus Wood Borers (Buprestidae)โ ๐Find out more:
www.eppo.int/MEETINGS/202...
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James Hardwick
about 1 month ago
My third PhD chapter has just been published, we assessed the impact of Himalayan balsam invasion on riverbank stability. A massive thanks to
@zarahpattison.bsky.social
@drchrishackney.bsky.social
@dralanlaw.bsky.social
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Invasive non-native plants indirectly destabilise riverbanks - Biological Invasions
Invasive Non-Native Plant species (INNPs) establishment along rivers continues to accelerate globally, with potential consequences for riverbank stability, ecosystem functions and services. Riverbank ...
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10530-025-03721-2
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group
about 1 month ago
The third Young Citizens Assembly on Pollinators๐๐ฆ๐ชฐ is coming up! ๐ 6-8 March, 2026 ๐Brussels โก๏ธ Finalizing and presenting recommendations for reversing
#pollinator
#decline
to EU institutions, decision makers and stakeholders. ๐โโ๏ธGet involved:
t.ly/F0UGd
#Citizenaction
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LifeWatch ERIC
about 1 month ago
The BMD Project, coordinated by
@naturalis.bsky.social
, enhances access to biodiversity monitoring tools, analyses, and data to support evidence-based conservation efforts across Europe.๐ชด Learn more about this project๐
tinyurl.com/mr3pnad7
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HELCOM - the Helsinki Commission
about 1 month ago
โ๏ธ REGISTER NOW! WHAT: Webinar on marking of recreational fishing gear ๐ฃ WHEN: 20 Jan 2026, 9:00-12:30 CET WHO: Government officials, representatives from fishing associations & relevant national, regional & international organisations working at policy/practical levels ๐
buff.ly/44PLQhk
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The Mariani Lab
about 1 month ago
A new year is here and thereโs just 10 days to apply for the new
#SEA4FUTURE
#S4F
#postdoc
position to work with us on
#eDNA
and
#Sustainability
of
#Mediterranean
#Fisheries
(link below!) ๐ ๐งฌ ๐ฆ Donโt miss out on the opportunity!
@thefsbi.bsky.social
@thembauk.bsky.social
@icesmarine.bsky.social
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Toke Thomas Hรธye
about 1 month ago
๐ขPlease share๐ข We have an opening for an exciting fully-funded PhD project on computer vision and machine learning applied to biodiversity monitoring with amazing Serge Belongie
@belongielab.org
and
@aicentre.dk
. Application deadline coming up on 15 January!
phd.tech.au.dk/for-applican...
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Harnessing the power of AI for biodiversity monitoring with camera trap networks - From foundation model to edge processing
https://phd.tech.au.dk/for-applicants/apply-here/saeropslag/harnessing-the-power-of-ai-for-biodiversity-monitoring-with-camera-trap-networks-from-foundation-model-to-edge-processing
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#AsianHornet
distribution in Spain, affecting honeybees.
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ARPHA Preprints
about 2 months ago
Trophic ecology of the invasive marbled crayfish in ephemeral streams of semi-arid environments
@neobiota.pensoft.net
doi.org/10.3897/arph...
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Trophic ecology of the invasive marbled crayfish in ephemeral streams of semi-arid environments
The marbled crayfish (Procambarus virginalis) is an invasive, parthenogenetically reproducing species that has spread to freshwater ecosystems in over 24 countries across North America, Europe, Africa...
https://doi.org/10.3897/arphapreprints.e183353
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The Ricciardians
about 2 months ago
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Overbreeding of invasive lionfish threatens Mediterranean ecosystem
Climate change, long spawning season and lack of predators fuel rapid spread, Turkish scientists warn - Anadolu Ajansฤฑ
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/environment/overbreeding-of-invasive-lionfish-threatens-mediterranean-ecosystem/3780211
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The Ricciardians
about 2 months ago
"At least five species of male mosquitoes (Cx. tarsalis, Cx. quinquefasciatus, Ae. aegypti, Ae. notoscriptus,ย andย An. stephensi) can feed on blood."
gizmodo.com/uh-oh-male-m...
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Uh Oh: Male Mosquitoes Can Feed on Our Blood, Too
The findings might overturn a widely held belief that only females pose a disease risk to people, though more research is needed.
https://gizmodo.com/uh-oh-male-mosquitoes-can-feed-on-our-blood-too-study-finds-2000703485
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IPBES
about 2 months ago
A comprehensive review building on the IPBES #InvasiveAlienSpecies Assessment reveals that numbers of alien species are increasing for all taxonomic groups and regions, and that this trend is likely to continue. Read more:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/brv.70058
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EPPO
about 2 months ago
๐ Issue 55-3 of the EPPO Bulletin is now online! โก๏ธ Read an Editorial, 7 Standards, 1 Datasheet, and 5 original articles, the EPPO Strategic Framework 2026-2030 and our Annual report and Council recommendations for 2024. ๐ Read here:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/13652338...
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EPPO
about 2 months ago
๐ข OUT NOW: 9th Newsletter of the EPPO Network of experts working on surveillance, monitoring, and control of the Emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis. ๐ Read here:
www.eppo.int/media/upload...
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DYK that Europe avails of an
#EarlyWarning
system on
#InvasiveAlienSpecies
? It is called NOTSYS, and allows Member States to report detection of IAS of Union concern (Reg. 1143/2014) and warn all MS.
#Flatworms
#ObamaNungara
&
#BipaliumKewense
recent detection a growing concern.
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The detection of the
#InvasiveAlienSpecies
#QuaggaMussel
in Northern Ireland sparks concerns for extensive environmental damage to waterways. Biosecurity measures to be implemented ๐https://bit.ly/4pE4zzz
about 2 months ago
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OneSTOP
3 months ago
๐ Last but not least: Vespa mandarinia, the Asian Giant Hornet. ๐ This
#InvasiveAlienSpecies
has very few natural predators in introduced environments. ๐ฑIt preys on native bee species, negatively impacting agriculture and other insect species, and can also carry pathogens.
#UnionConcernSpecies
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GuardIAS
3 months ago
Brown Algae (Rugulopteryx okamurae) ๐ฟ A single plant can make 600 copies! Itโs a major threat, known for suffocating native species & damaging coastal tourism/fishing. The
#GuardIAS
project is creating an early warning system in Greece. See more:
guardias.eu
#InvasiveSpecies
#BioInvasions
#IAS
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InvasionS
2 months ago
๐ข We are opening several MSc thesis opportunities focused on digital and spatial tools to understand, detect, and anticipate biological invasions! Learn more here:
sites.google.com/biopolis.pt/...
#biologicalinvasions
#invasivespecies
#ecology
#biodiversity
#researchopportunities
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GuardIAS
2 months ago
The striped eel catfish (Plotosus lineatus) was the first marine species regulated by the EU for being invasive! It's known for being venomous & outcompeting native fish. The
#GuardIAS
project is setting up an early warning system to stop its spread.
#InvasiveSpecies
#BioInvasions
#IAS
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CETAF - Consortium of European Taxonomic Facilities
2 months ago
๐ Pollinators are in decline. โจThe EUโs new EU PoMS sets a unified, science-based way to monitor them. ๐ฏ CETAF helped shape the methodology, ensuring taxonomic expertise is central to accurate pollinator monitoring. ๐
cetaf.org/cetafhelps-s...
#Biodiversity
#Pollinators
#TaxonomyMatters
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Miguel Clavero
2 months ago
XVII SECEM congress, รvora Mara Torreblanca explained how the otter has learned to consume on the Atlantic blue crab, /Callinectes sapidus/, a truly dangerous prey, forced by the temporal scarcity of the red swamp crayfish, /Procambarus clarkii/. Fully American menu
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Tim Adriaens
2 months ago
In case you were wondering why
#invasion
biologists perform repeated
#horizonscans
great work by
#jodeypeyton
doi.org/10.1111/1365...
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Assessing the success of a horizon scanning approach in predicting invasive nonโnative species arrival
We conclude that horizon scanning provides a rapid, affordable and successful mechanism to predict the arrival of high-risk INNS. We highlight the importance of citizen science, including biological ...
http://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.70217
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UN Environment Programme
2 months ago
Soil is home to nearly 60% of all species and stores vast amounts of carbon. Yet, we are losing it faster than ever. Why and what can be done? This article breaks down the threats and solutions:
www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
#WorldSoilDay
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The Youth Citizens Assembly on
#Pollinators
๐๐ฆ resumes its work today in Brussels, Charlemagne, with a plenary discussion presenting the results of working groups on topics, identified challenges and proposed actions to protect pollinators.
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Experts working online on very interesting and challenging questions posed by the working groups of the Youth Citizens Assembly on
#Pollinators
๐ฆ๐, gathering 100 young European from the age of 18 to 27 years, today in Brussels!
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2nd meeting of Youth Citizen Assembly on
#Pollinators
๐๐ฆ ongoing in Brussels from 4 to 7.12. JRC KCBD/EASIN expert contributes to the work of the participants. Topics discussed: land use, intensive farming, pesticides, habitat protection, invasive species, consumers' behavior, policy implementation
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๐งPreventing introduction or reintroduction of
#InvasiveAlienSpecies
of Union concern (EU Reg. 1143/2014, Art. 15). The Netherlands authorities reported the detection of Alternanthera philoxeroides, Broussonetia papyrifera, Humulus scandens & Lygodium japonicum as contaminant on imported plants .
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GuardIAS
2 months ago
At a recent workshop in Monaco, Maria Zotou shared how the
#GuardIAS
project is tackling the lionfish invasion in Crete & Santorini through population control & commercial fishing. Read more about the event here:
guardias.eu/lionfish-in-...
#InvasiveSpecies
#BioInvasions
#IAS
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The Global Soil Biodiversity Initiative
2 months ago
โฐDon't miss this chance to showcase your research and chat with an incredible group of soil experts! Late-breaking poster submissions for
#GSBC2026
are due on January 30, 2026! Submit your abstract here:
globalsoilbiodiversity2026.org/abstract/
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