📺DS series: NW Portuguese Margin #Porto & #Aveiro #canyons are #biodiversityhotspots, yet largely unknown! #BioProtect maps these deep-sea habitats & co-designs #AreaBasedManagement tools with fishers to protect #VMEs & support sustainable fisheries. bitly.cx/ZTif #MissionOcean #HorizonEU

📺DS series: NW Portuguese Margin #BioProtect in 🇵🇹 develops and demonstrates tools for marine planning➕biodiversity mapping with local fishers input and citizen science! 🧐Curious to learn more? ➡️https://bitly.cx/H1Db #LEK #VME #eDNA #Portugal #MissionOcean #HorizonEU

🗺️Help Map the Ocean with #BioProtect! Live by the sea? Rely on it for work or life? 💬 Tell us how you use the ocean in Celtic Seas, Dunmore East & Tralee Bay & what matters most. 🎙️Your voice matters! 📝 Take the survey now: bitly.cx/MJc36 #MissionOcean #HorizonEU

🗺️Delighted to present the BioProtect Marine Planner powered by a #GIS-enabled database and a #PPGIS data-gathering tool at the d-real #SummerSchool in @uniofgalway.bsky.social! 🙏Thanks to the organisers & engaged PhD candidates! #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #BioProtect #BioProtectMarinePlanner

Show casing @uaveiro.bsky.social deep-sea research in Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan

🌍🚨 New global study finds huge blind spots in ocean biodiversity data. Why it matters: without better data, whole ecosystems risk being left out of conservation plans. 🗺️ Read: “Mapping the Gaps: A Global Assessment of Ocean Biodiversity Data” #DeepSea #OceanScience #DataEquity #Challenger150

If you want to read more, check out the full #openaccess manuscript, available here shorturl.at/dypTc, or our press release available here shorturl.at/1BPPe. @challenger150.bsky.social @plymuni.bsky.social @plymouthmarine.bsky.social @oneoceanhub.bsky.social @unoceandecade.bsky.social

This analysis was made possible through the development of a statistically-based, custom pipeline, enabling authors to classify ~19 million OBIS records as either benthic or pelagic datasets. We’re thrilled to say that both the final datasets, and the code to recreate them are #OpenAccess too!

So, if we are to prioritise ocean biodiversity data collection to deliver a sustainable ocean, where should we focus?

🚨 Deep-sea discoveries alert! In the Southern Ocean's deepest trench, @schmidtocean.bsky.social expedition discovered never-before-seen hydrothermal vents and deep-sea species. Explore these beauties ↩️ @oceancensus.bsky.social @plymouthmarine.bsky.social @bas.ac.uk @universityofessex.bsky.social

An international coalition of marine scientists convened at #UNOC3 in #Nice today to discuss unprecedented collaborative efforts to map the #biodiversity of the #AtlanticOcean’s #DeepSea ecosystems, in turn enabling better protection for #VulnerableMarineEcosystems 👇 pml.ac.uk/news/singula...

🔍Mapping the Gaps: New global study reveals huge biases in benthic & pelagic biodiversity data – but what does this mean for science & conservation, & how can we address it? Read “Prioritisation of Ocean Biodiversity Data Collection to Deliver a Sustainable Ocean” to find out! shorturl.at/dypTc – 🧵:

An international coalition of marine scientists have set themselves a task unlike any other: an ‘unprecedented’ mission to map the #DeepSea #biodiversity of the #AtlanticOcean, to enable better protection for the #VulnerableMarineEcosystems within it 👇 oceanographicmagazine.com/news/scienti...

🌊 We're hiring a Crew Manager for REV Ocean! In this role, you’ll oversee all aspects of crew operations – from deck officers to ROV pilots, from medical staff to hospitality crew – ensuring safe, efficient, and mission-ready operations. 👉 revocean.bamboohr.com/careers/30 #oceansolutions

Bacterial symbionts enjoy their seasonal produce! Our new work shows how chemosynthetic symbionts adjust their energy sources during seasonal upwelling in the Tropical Eastern Pacific, highlighting the resilience of animal-microbe partnerships to environmental change journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...

From student to researcher, a #career in #science can come with a high price tag. @drcraigmc.bsky.social explores how wealth shapes opportunity in #STEM and proposes structural changes to support #equity and inclusion. 🧪 plos.io/4edGlY4

Our ocean biodiversity knowledge is insufficient 🌍 #MarineEcology #Biodiversity #Oceans #Mapping #Assessments www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

#HappeningSoon 🤗 📆 11 June ⏰ 13.00-15.00 CET 📍 RV Meteor, Nice 🇫🇷 👉 Don't miss our event at #UNOC3 ✍️ Register here: bit.ly/43M4elV #MPA #MissionOcean #SaveOurSeas 🌎 🌊

Heading to the Green Zone at #UNOC2025 today? Join us at 14:45 CEST for Glimpses of the Deep – a 45-minute dive into the biodiversity & governance of the deep ocean. 📍 La Baleine – Room Manta 🕒 14:45–15:30 CEST 🎬 Short films, live Q&A, and stories from the deep

Think Deep! launches this Saturday for World Ocean Day, with Episode 1 tackling why deep-ocean science and policy matters now more than ever. Watch the trailer: buff.ly/PkdX66u

Amazing, inspiring and empowering keynote from Sheena Talma at #OOSC When you think of a group of marine explorers, who do you think of? (Think about that)

🔹 Anna Metaxas addressed the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, exploring how we can track our impact and progress in deep-ocean ecosystems. 📸 Anna Metaxas presenting

Join us at #UNOC3 for a special side event spotlighting the Pink Flamingo Society—a unique alliance of philanthropic ocean research vessel operators making waves in marine science! #OceanDecade #PinkFlamingoSociety #Philanthropy4Ocean #SDG14 #OceanScience #UNOC2025

This support is crucial for unlocking 'sleeping' deep-sea biodiversity data and making it open and FAIR, actively contributing to the EU #DigitalTwinOcean. Open FAIR data is a key step in understanding and protecting #DeepSea ecosystems and boosting their visibility in marine data portals.

#OOS2025 is underway! 🌊 Discover how #Challenger150 is linking deep-sea research with global policy through training, coordination & inclusivity. 🧭 Successful new approaches for equitable deep-ocean science-policy engagement 📍T10-9 | Thurs, 5 June | 14:30 | Room 4 #SciencePolicy #OceanDecade

Excited to be in Paris for the DTO-BioFlow Data Grants Holders Workshop! Discussing crucial topics like effective biodiversity data management & sharing in open-access data repositories like EMODnet Biology. Let's make data FAIR for better conservation! #DTOBioFlow #BiodiversityData #OpenScience

From regional knowledge sharing to inclusive policymaking, this session highlighted how collaboration is key to shaping effective, equitable deep-ocean governance—especially in a rapidly changing ocean. 🤝 Let’s keep building global bridges from the seafloor to decision-making.

This morning, DOSI, IPOS, and the African Network of Deep Sea Researchers (ANDR) came together to co-host the Town Hall event at #OOSC2025 “Connecting the Depths: Collaborative Deep-Ocean Networks Shaping Ocean Governance” #DeepOcean #OceanGovernance #BBNJ #DOSI #OneOcean #OOSC2025

Did you catch the trailer for Think Deep! yet? This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a journey into one of the most important, least understood ecosystems on Earth the #DeepOcean. Episode 1 drops this World Ocean Day – 8 June. Watch the trailer: buff.ly/UXgiM23

🌊 Strengthening science-policy links at #OOS2025 🗓 5 June | 🕝 14:30 |📍Room 4 | T10-9 Ana Hilário, Kerry Howell & Maria Baker: Successful new approaches for equitable deep-ocean science-policy engagement Join the conversation shaping global ocean governance. #Challenger150 #SciencePolicy #DeepOcean

🚀 Our newsletter 🗞️ is out today 🥳 🤩 and have we got news to share! 🧐 You can view 👓 it here ➡️ bit.ly/4jiwCRh OR 🤗 even better, subscribe and have it delivered straight to your inbox! 📥 👇 👇 👇 bit.ly/3NzKQ2C #MissionOcean #EUMissions #BioProtect 💙

🤗 Join #BioProtect at the 🌊 UN Ocean Decade 2025 METEOR side-event for a fun game session where you will receive all the clues needed to design an #MPA corridor! 🧩 🤩 The best part? It's aboard a ship! 🛳️ 😉 Don’t miss it! ✍️ Register here: bit.ly/43M4elV #UNOC3 #MissionOcean #SaveOurSeas 🌎 🦈

Wrapping up the BAIT project 🎯 Our latest post reflects on its impact — from practical training in Cabo Verde to growing deep-sea research networks across Africa. 🌍🌊 Read more: challenger150.world/building-loc... #Challenger150 #ANDR #DeepSeaScience

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I’m excited to be brought on to a small part of the amazing @bioprotectproject.bsky.social 🌊 Here’s to participatory GIS with knowledge holders and community members!

📣 JUST RELEASED: ODL has a new study in Science Advances, revealing that less than 0.001% of the deep seafloor has been visually explored. That leaves 66% of Earth unseen by human eyes. This tiny area is about a 10th of the size of Belgium. Yes, THAT small 🔍. Shocked? www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

👏 Day 2️⃣ and our meeting is in full speed! 🏃‍♀️ 📍We are in #Reykjavik for our 🥇 Annual Meeting and our day is filled with interesting discussions and presentations! 🤗 🌟Celebrating one year of #BioProtect! 🥳 #MissionOcean #HorizonEU

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

🤗 Our 1st General Assembly meeting starts tomorrow! 🌟 👉 You are invited to join our #OpenSession at 11 am CEST! ⏰ 👀 Check out 🔗 bit.ly/3Y1C8Qt for more details! #BioProtect #MissionOcean #HorizonEU 🐬🐳🐠🪼

📢 BioProtect celebates 1️⃣ year of collaboration & marine protection!🥳 ✨ We are holding our 1st General Assembly in Reykjavík & you are invited‼️ 🤗 Join our Open Session on 6 May at 11 am CEST. ℹ️ To join & find out more: bit.ly/3Y1C8Qt #MissionOcean #HorizonEU 💙

What's the best text message you've ever received? Does it beat this one? 🦑 Watch the moment our Principal Investigator, Dr Michelle Taylor, announced the first-ever sighting of a live juvenile #ColossalSquid to the rest of the expedition team. 👇

Have you read the latest #DeepSeaRoundUp? This week the team share: 🔹 Colossal news from the deep 🦑 🔹The European Marine Board’s new brief on #DeepSea research & management 🔹 Plus, paradigm-defying cold-water corals! Read it here 👉 buff.ly/c2BJpKR

Welcome our newest addition to the fleet! ⛴️ We're excited to announce the arrival of our new flagship vessel, R/V David Packard, at our headquarters in Moss Landing, California. This state-of-the-art ship will expand our capacity for ocean exploration. Learn more: www.mbari.org/news/mbari-e...

🌊 This week’s Deep-Sea Round-Up is full of updates! 🔹 Key #DeepSeaMining discussions, including our latest blog on #ISA30 🔹 A new issue of #DeepSeaLife, featuring the latest research, expeditions, and discoveries from across the #DeepSeaCommunity 👉 buff.ly/HTE8Kz6

🎉 What a splash! @sjokovin just turned 5! 🐟🇫🇴 To celebrate, the Faroe Islands hosted a conference on the future of fisheries & aquaculture, from cutting-edge research to real-world innovation.🌊 #BioProtect took the stage alongside scientists, industry & policy leaders! #OurMissionOcean #HorizonEU

🌊🌳 Human activities put pressure on land & sea, but do we properly assess their cumulative effects? A report from Nofima and Framsenteret shows gaps in data & guidelines: shorturl.at/YaKKU 🇳🇴 To protect biodiversity, we need better tools and BioProtect is working on that! #OurMissionOcean