📣 We’re now on Instagram! Follow us at @WSCommunity25 for weekly updates, behind-the-scenes content, and everything sponge-related as we prepare for #WSC2025 in Portugal. 🧽 From science highlights to community news, we’ll be posting regularly — don’t miss out!

Need help getting to #WSC2025? A limited number of travel grants are available, with priority for students, early-career researchers & participants from underrepresented regions 🌍 📅 Deadline: 10 June 🔗 Details: www.worldspongecommunity.com Let’s make WSC2025 inclusive and accessible to all.

🎉 Registration is now OPEN for the 12th World Sponge Conference! Join us in Portugal this September to connect with the global sponge community 🧽 📅 Register between 2–30 June to secure your place. 💻 Registration link: events.ciimar.up.pt/index.php/ev... 🔗 More info: www.worldspongecommunity.com

With @asofs97.bsky.social, former student at @uaveiro.bsky.social and now ECOP in the @bioprotectproject.bsky.social on the project first annual meeting in Iceland. #BioProtect #MissionOcean #HorizonEU