🚨 Final day to register for IFSA Annual Meeting 2026! 🚨 Registration closes tonight Join researchers, agencies & practitioners for a day on Ireland’s freshwater science — conservation, management, innovation & discussions shaping freshwater science & our community Register 🔜 tinyurl.com/4z8cse74

New Policy Brief! 🛥️Biofouling is a big risk for invasive species spread—yet still unregulated. #GuardIAS pushes research, AI tools, risk models & boater engagement to tackle biofouling and protect European waters. #Biofouling #InvasiveSpecies #bioinvasions 🌍🌐🧪 Check 👉 guardias.eu/wp-content/u...

AquaPLAN is advancing the science needed to protect Europe’s waters by assessing how light & noise pollution affect aquatic species & by supporting better policies for management strategies across Europe Protecting wildlife means protecting the waters that sustain them 🌊✔️ aquaplan-project.eu

Last week, we contributed to Mappe di Luce, a multidisciplinary event examining how natural & artificial light shape our environment. Elena Maggi co‑chaired scientific sessions, spotlightimg the urgent need to reduce light pollution’s impact on biodiversity aquaplan-project.eu/mapping-the-...

On World Wildlife Day, we’re celebrating the incredible biodiversity that depends on healthy aquatic ecosystems 🏞️ 🌊 Europe’s rivers, lakes, coastal & offshore waters are home to species & habitats that are vital to ecological balance & community wellbeing but they face growing pressures

Celebrating #WorldWildlifeDay & the power of biodiversity on land & at sea 🌊 The 2026 theme highlights how nature drives discovery MARBLES is turning marine biodiversity into innovation for health, agri- & aquaculture 💊🌾🐟 Join our Stakeholder Summit on 26 March: tinyurl.com/45e732mk

The IFSA Annual Meeting 2026 is taking shape - the full programme & book of abstracts are now available! Explore the sessions & speakers 📖 👉 tinyurl.com/3eazyema If you’re planning to attend, registration closes on 4 March 🖊️ 👉 tinyurl.com/4z8cse74 We look forward to welcoming you to Dublin!

Registration for #IFSA2026 closes on 4th March. Don't miss out on an exciting day of presentations and interactions with fellow freshwater scientists in Ireland ifsa2026.eventbrite.ie

📢 There is still time to submit an abstract for #BioMonWeek2026! 🫵 Until 18 March, you can apply for a chance to share your biodiversity monitoring research - propose an oral presentation, a poster showcase or a booth for the conference via the link below: 🌐 2026.biomonweek.eu/page/registr...

Good news for the #MarineBiodiversity community! 🌍 #MBON and @marcobolo.bsky.social have formalised their collaboration, bringing European and global efforts closer together 🤝 Both focus on stronger biodiversity monitoring, open and FAIR data, and indicators that support policy. #OceanScience

The full #BioMonWeek26 conference program is out! 📥 Submit an abstract for a talk, poster or booth under one of the nine conference themes. See details on the website: 🔗 2026.biomonweek.eu/page/program... @biodiversa.eu, #AllianceforNature, @bioagora.eu, @gbif.org and @marco-bolo.bsky.social

Join us in Bodø this summer! 🇳🇴 Early-career researchers & professionals: don't miss the #GuardIAS Summer School 2026. 📍 Nord University, Norway (+ online) 🗓️ 29 June – 3 July 🎓 3 ECTS Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions

The first GuardIAS newsletter is now live 🌊 Get updates on our 11 case studies, work packages, MOOCs, citizen science, upcoming events, and more. Read the full newsletter here: guardias.eu/wp-content/u... #GuardIAS #InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions

169 participants. 20 countries. 🌍 The first #GuardIAS MOOC is bringing together learners from across research, education, NGOs, government, and citizen science to build knowledge on marine #InvasiveAlienSpecies Read more 👉 guardias.eu/169-particip... #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions

Happy international women and girls in science day! #InternationalWomenAndGirlsInScienceDay #aquaplaneu #womeninstem #womeninscience @unileiden.bsky.social @aquaplan.bsky.social #noisepollution #lightpollution #ALAN #aquaticecology #behaviouralecology #fish #fishresearch #lightandnoisepollution

Working in aquaculture, marine biotech, agrochemicals, biopharma or exploring marine natural products & blue‑biotech applications? Then join us at the MARBLES Stakeholder Summit! 📅 26 March 2026 📍 Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Leiden 🌟 Register now: forms.office.com/e/y2kCNfH8BT 🌟

The MARBLES Stakeholder Summit – Transforming Marine Biodiversity into Innovation 🌊 🦠 🐟 🌾 💊 Excited to share our upcoming industry‑focused event that will be valuable for professionals in aquaculture, agrochemicals & biopharmaceuticals 📅 26 March 2026 📍 Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Leiden, NL

Progress in current restoration efforts remains too slow, small-scale, and fragmented. This brief calls for bold, coordinated action that aligns with EU policy goals and delivers lasting benefits for nature, climate, and society: project-merlin.eu/policy-brief...

Have you a favourite lake ecology paper that you consider to be really important in your field? Let us know!! @gleonetwork.bsky.social

🎉 Registrations & abstract submissions for #BioMonWeek26 are open! Bring your biodiversity monitoring work to the European stage and submit your contribution under one of the 9 themes Register here: www.biomonweek.eu @biodiversa.eu @bioagora.eu @gbif.org @marco-bolo.bsky.social #AllianceforNature

🎉 Registrations and abstract submissions for #BioMonWeek26 are now open! Bring your biodiversity monitoring work to the European stage and submit your contribution under one of the 9 themes. ℹ️ Register here: www.biomonweek.eu @bioagora.eu, #AllianceForNature, @gbif.org & @marco-bolo.bsky.social

Don’t miss this Sustainable Shipping Initiative workshop on community-led action for marine biodiversity & ocean health, exploring how ports can reduce shipping’s impacts! 📅 Monday 9 February ⏰ 5pm CET Elena Maggi our AquaPLAN coordinator is one of the speakers 👉 tinyurl.com/y6n49ehj

It's my pleasure to annnounce a new @azti.bsky.social #GES4SEAS summer school: assessing cumulative effects from multiple #pressures at sea, a practical application, using our Tikta tool. There is a limited number of places, apply now! #Research #MarineEcology www.azti.es/en/events/su...

📢 Registrations for #BioMonWeek2026 are opening in early February! 📍 Montpellier 📅 4–8 May 2026 Join the first edition of the European conference on cooperation and innovation in biodiversity monitoring, bringing together science, policy and business communities ℹ️ www.biomonweek.eu #BiodiversityData

Registrations and abstract submissions for #BioMonWeek2026 open on 4 February 2026! Explore the 9️⃣ conference themes and the list of contributed sessions! 🗓️ 4-8 May 2026 🌐 www.biomonweek.eu Co-organized by @biodiversa.eu, #AllianceforNature, @bioagora.eu, @gbif.org & @marco-bolo.bsky.social

Reminder: Register for the Annual Meeting of the Irish Freshwater Sciences Association (IFSA) 🔔 Abstract submission closes in 2 weeks 15 February 🔔 🗓️ 13 March 2026 📍 @dublincityuni.bsky.social St Patrick's Campus Dublin D09 YT18 freshwaterscience.ie/2026/01/19/i...

Abstract submission by 15th February.

📣 The Irish Freshwater Sciences Association (IFSA) Annual Meeting 2026 is open for registration! 🗓 13 March 📍 @dublincityuni.bsky.social St. Patrick’s Campus, Dublin A day of research & discussion in a friendly forum exploring the latest freshwater science & management 👉 ifsa2026.eventbrite.ie

European Ocean Observation Initiative: We are open for feedback! Share your views on the future of marine knowledge and help shape this initiative crucial for everyone relying on the ocean. #EUHaveYourSay until 27 February 2026 → link.europa.eu/hwcfJv #EUOceanPact

(2/2) This EU funding supports projects focused on food, the bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environmental research. Join the info days to learn more about this year’s calls for proposals, the policy context and how to craft strong proposals. 🧪 #SciComm

(1/2) 2026 #HorizonEU Cluster 6 info days start tomorrow! Follow the sessions online via live streaming on the event website. Submit your questions beforehand via Sli.do. More 🧪 link.europa.eu/pxfccG #SciComm

Preparing the future of EU Water Resilience 💧 Discover how EU-funded project innovations already contribute to: 1️⃣ Restoring the water cycle 2️⃣ Building a water-smart economy 3️⃣ Ensuring clean & affordable water Stay tuned for next developments: link.europa.eu/yRhwvC

Last call! Our Intro to Lakes online course starts soon - you can sign up through 5 PM ET January 27. Join us! www.canr.msu.edu/courses/intr...

🌊 The @merlin-project.bsky.social has released two publications this week, focusing on how freshwater ecosystems can be better protected by major European policies. 🇪🇺 There's a major policy event on the topic in Brussels in March – and still time to sign up! freshwaterblog.net/2026/01/20/f...

🔁 EU green research Missed the registration for the #HorizonEU Cluster 6 Info days? You can still follow them online. Go to the event website to access the live streaming of the sessions. Submit your questions beforehand via sli.do. Find out more 👉 link.europa.eu/pxfccG

As AquaPLAN enters its second half, we're entering our core phase of experimental & manipulative activities, more results & tools will follow - stay tuned! 🌊🏞️💡🔊✅🌃 More info 👉 aquaplan-project.eu/aquaplan-has... #HorizonEurope #Biodiversity #LightPollution #NoisePollution #Aquatic

Our AGM ended with open science event ‘Impact of environmental disturbance on aquatic ecosystems’ particularly in Portugal, huge thanks to our hosts Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa 🙏 Lisbon was stunning with its iconic castle, trams, azulejos & pastéis de nata!

✨ Major WP3 milestone - release of the first integrated LNP mapping & the AquaPLAN Visualisation Portal - key tool for environmental assessments focusing on combined LNP risks 👉 aquaplan-project.eu/results/data...

✨ Completion of WP2 with a comprehensive report of policy instruments addressing light & noise pollution (LNP) on aquatic biodiversity, highly relevant for the ongoing EU public consultation on revising marine environmental protection rules! 👉 tinyurl.com/37f9snfj

🌍✨ AquaPLAN has crossed its equator! ✨🌍 Last week AquaPLAN's AGM in Lisbon marked the start of our exciting second half & we celebrated some major achievements 🎉

A day of research & discussion in a friendly forum exploring the latest #freshwater science & management 👉https://IFSA2026.eventbrite.ie Any fields/disciplines are welcome! 🌊🦠🪱🐟☘️

The Irish Freshwater Sciences Association annual meeting will take place on 13th March 2026 in DCU, Dublin. #FreshwaterEcology #IFSA #FreshwaterResearch www.eventbrite.ie/e/irish-fres...

Kicking off the year with momentum, collaboration & fresh ideas! The AquaPLAN_EU Annual General Meeting 2026 is in @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social Lisbon this week 🎉

The AquaPLAN consortium will gather in Lisbon for 3 days of collaboration, knowledge‑sharing & planning to continue strengthening our resilience to aquatic light & noise pollution 💡🔊 Looking forward to the discussions, ideas & collective energy, updates soon! aquaplan-project.eu/aquaplan-ann...

Happy New Year from the BlueRemediomics team! Oil spills released 10,000 tonnes in 2024, and 10M tonnes of toxic chemicals enter the environment each year, but solutions exist! Discover how marine microbes can help in our new factsheet. 👉 blueremediomics.eu/wp-content/u...

The ERINN Innovation 2025 Year in Review reflects a growing portfolio, trusted partnerships and a continued focus on turning research into real-world impact. Follow the link for more and explore how we can support your next Horizon Europe project. erinn.eu/erinn-innova...

Our Director of Science, Prof Tim Smyth spotted 8 metre waves at our E1 buoy! You can access the live data from our buoy moorings, plus pelagic, benthic and atmospheric data, open access via the Western Channel Observatory website: www.westernchannelobservatory.org.uk/data.php

Think the weather has been pretty rough in the #UK lately? Spare a thought for our L4 #AutonomousBuoy, situated about 6 nautical miles south of #Plymouth, which faced some pretty hefty waves from #StormBram yesterday. #autonomy #MarineAutonomy #DataBuoy

✨ Dim the light, lower the noise ✨ From the Perseid shower over Lake Velence to Lisbon streets, nature speaks when we look & listen In 2025 we welcomed new partners: @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social, FCiências.ID & UNSW, expanding our research 🐸🏞️ Season's Greetings & Happy New Year from AquaPLAN! 🎉

AquaPLAN at ENLIGHT Conference in Novi Sad 🌃 Our coordinator Elena Maggi highlighted how light & noise pollution interact in aquatic ecosystems, calling for integrated strategies to protect biodiversity🏞️ Learn more 👉 aquaplan-project.eu/enlight-conf...