🐢 Many pet freshwater turtles are released into rivers and lagoons in Portugal, threatening native species. Researchers at @marescience.bsky.social|#UÉvora are working on prevention and control actions. ⛔ Do not release pets. Prevention matters. #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #FundoAmbiental

🐟 João Castro (@marescience.bsky.social | University of Évora) studies marine ecology, focusing on species interactions, human impacts and ecosystem dynamics. 💬 “What is needed is stronger environmental education, scientific outreach and research, and collective action.” #ARNET #MARE #CBMA #CIMA

🌱 In #DANUBE4all, participatory workshops bring together local authorities, NGOs, schools and communities to identify environmental pressures and priorities, informing ecological restoration roadmaps. #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #Coastnet #MunicipioSeixal #FCUL #FCID #HorizonEurope

🧬 Joana Robalo (@marescience.bsky.social | ISPA) studies how molecular data can inform the conservation and management of aquatic species. “What is needed are policies that value knowledge and are guided by science”. #ARNET #CBMA #CIMA # Genetics #Conservation #ARNET4Science

🌱 In #µRESTART, marine microorganisms are isolated from salt marshes, characterised and tested for plant survival under stress. Selected strains are preserved in the #Marbiomebiobank to support future ecological restoration. #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #CIÊNCIAS #CE3C #BIOISI #BIOTOXLAB

🌊 Zara Teixeira (@marescience.bsky.social) connects ecosystem services science with society, promoting ocean literacy. “The Ocean Decade has been giving new visibility to ocean literacy and to its role in institutional decisions and individual behaviour.” #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #OceanLiteracy

🌊 Located at the Port of Peniche, #CETEMARES is a scientific infrastructure of @marescience.bsky.social. Dedicated to marine biotechnology, marine biology, aquaculture and marine food resources, it promotes applied research, innovation and knowledge transfer. #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ARNET4Science

🌊 The EU project #DEEPREST addresses deep-sea mining impacts. #CIMA-Ualg researchers studied ecosystem resilience and sediment plume effects. Results informed policy briefs supporting evidence-based ocean governance. More here 🔗 deep-rest.ifremer.fr #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA

🌊 Flávio Martins (cima.ualg.pt) models ocean dynamics and develops new tools to support the blue economy. “The Water and Marine Directives help tackle aquatic ecosystem management challenges.” #ARNET #CIMA #MARE #CBMA #UAlg #OceanScience #ARNET4Science

🔎 The EU project #3DMemBio, @cbma.bsky.social/#UMinho is developing a hybrid technology to break down persistent toxic compounds like #PFAS. #ARNET connects science and action to support solutions for aquatic ecosystems. 🔗 Learn more: cbma.uminho.pt/cbma-pro/3dm... #CBMA #MARE #CIMA #ARNET4Science

🌊 Sofia Duarte (@cbma-uminho.bsky.social) uses environmental DNA to monitor aquatic biodiversity. “Monitoring biodiversity continuously requires better access & analysis tools and field-integrated action.” #ARNET #CBMA #ScienceForPolicy #ARNET4Science @marescience.bsky.social | cima.ualg.pt

🎄Boas Festas 🎆 São os votos do ARNET LA #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ARNET4Science

🌊 Jaime Ramos (@marescience.bsky.social / @ucoimbra.bsky.social) studies the ecology of seabirds and waterbirds, which, as top marine predators, reflect the cumulative effects of changes occurring at lower trophic levels. #ARNET #MARE #CBMA #CIMA #MarineEcology #Seabirds #ARNET4Science

📘 Pressures in Madeira’s streams are limiting the European eel. Actions: 🔹Remove barriers 🔹Create eel passages 🔹Control invasives 🔹Improve monitoring At #ARNET we connect science, policy and action. @marescience.bsky.social/@maremadeira.bsky.social mare-madeira.pt/impact/polic... #MARE #CIMA #CBMA

🌊 Vanda Brotas (@marescience.bsky.social | @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social ) studies phytoplankton and ocean productivity. “The biggest aquatic challenge is balancing the conservation of ecosystem diversity and function with growing human exploitation.” #ARNET #ClimateScience #ARNET4Science

🌊 The Best Practice Guide for MPA Management and Monitoring, developed by MARE-ISPA, offers step-by-step frameworks for governance, indicators and adaptive monitoring, showing how ARNET advances its mission through @marescience.bsky.social. #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ScienceForPolicy

Day 5 Today, we conclude our Themed Week with an innovative discovery by Catarina Frazão Santos' team: despite decades of research, Antarctica has never had a formal marine spatial plan. Find out everything! www.mare-centre.pt/en/Day5_anta...

Day 4 Today we highlight the work of Paulo Catry who has been returning annually to the Falkland Islands for over 20 years to study the world's largest population of black-browed albatrosses. www.mare-centre.pt/en/day4_mari... 📸 Photos: Paulo Catry

Day 3 "Unexpected contaminants in Antarctica: the island with two years of memory" Research led by Bernardo Duarte has revealed the presence of unexpected contaminants on Deception Island — one of the most remote and fragile ecosystems on the planet. www.mare-centre.pt/en/day3_anta...

Today marks the date on which the Antarctic Treaty dedicated the continent to peace and science. To mark the occasion, we will be sharing stories, challenges and discoveries of our researchers, throughout the week. Stay tuned! www.mare-centre.pt/en/antarctic...

🌊 Bernardo Duarte (@marescience.bsky.social /@cienciasulisboa.bsky.social) analyses biological signatures to assess stress and pollution using AI. “New contaminants and stressors require fast methods to detect their effects.” #ARNET #CBMA #CIMA #AI #Pollution #ARNET4Science

🌊 Guia Marine Laboratory (#LMG) at the Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia is part of @marescience.bsky.social and @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social, focusing on marine ecology, climate change, biotechnology & ocean management, with advanced labs and direct sea access. #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA

🪸 Researchers from #Mardive, @marescience.bsky.social & #NOVAFCT are assessing seahorse and pipefishe populations in the Tagus & Sado estuaries, combining science and community engagement to guide long-term action — from field surveys to national protection plans. #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA

🌊 Rui Rosa (@marescience.bsky.social | @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social) studies climate impacts on marine life. “Ocean warming, acidification and deoxygenation will trigger cascading effects, harming marine food webs.” #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ClimateScience #TrophicChains #ARNET4Science

MARE participated in the recent meeting with the Secretary of State for the Environment João Manuel Esteves, focused on seagrass beds We are commited to work to promote solid science and solutions that support the sustainability of marine ecosystems 📸: Ministério do Ambiente e Energia

📄 The #C-Land Policy Brief outlines long-term strategies to protect Ria Formosa’s wetlands, developed by #CIMA-UAlg with the #University of Aveiro, #ICNF, #APA-ARH Algarve and #DGRM. It turns scientific evidence into practical guidance for restoration and land use planning. #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA

🌊 Maria João Bebianno (cima.ualg.pt) studies marine pollution and ecotoxicology, bridging science and policy for ocean protection. “Ecosystems face threats from micro- and nanoplastics.” #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #UAlg #MarinePollution #Microplastics #OceanHealth #ARNET4Science

🦞 Signal crayfish are larger & more aggressive at invasion fronts, says #MULTICRASH (@cbma-uminho.bsky.social | #ARNET). These findings support adaptive management & conservation. 🔗 cbma.uminho.pt/projects_cbma/multi-crash

🌊 Giorgio Pace (@cbma-uminho.bsky.social) develops decision-support tools to restore riparian zones. “Without scientific evidence such remote sensing data, we can’t effectively implement the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030.” #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ScienceForPolicy

🌿 Over 1,200 non-native species are established in the Iberian Peninsula, shows a new study in Diversity and Distributions. “Biological invasions are among the main threats to biodiversity,” says Filipe Ribeiro (ARNET/@marescience.bsky.social). #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #BiologicalInvasions

📄 @maremadeira.bsky.social | #arditi | #UniversidadedaMadeira newest Policy Brief highlights risks of exotic species in Madeira’s MPAs and calls for monitoring, port biosafety & international cooperation. With #ARNET, science supports policy & action for biodiversity. #MARE #CIMA #CBMA

🌊 João Canning-Clode (@marescience.bsky.social / #ARDITI) studies human impacts on marine ecosystems. “Coastal development, exotic species and pollution are driving cumulative degradation in a changing climate.” #ARNET #mare #cima #cbma #ARNET4Science @cbma-uminho.bsky.social | cima.ualg.pt

🔬 PORBIOTA connects biodiversity data with research and policy! As Portugal's biodiversity hub, it promotes open access via BioData.pt & GBIF. @marescience.bsky.social proudly contributes to its mission. 🔗 porbiota.pt #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #PORBIOTA #ARNET4Science

🌬️ Dust from the Sahara travels thousands of km, fertilising the ocean and boosting microscopic algae that capture carbon and produce oxygen. The #CHASE project, with @marescience.bsky.social / @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social / #ARNET (#MARE #CIMA #CBMA), studies how this process shapes the climate.

#OpenAccessWeek 🌍 “Who Owns Our Knowledge?” Promoted by SPARC, #ARNET supports #OpenScience through 🇵🇹 infrastructures like #CoastNet (open ocean & biodiversity data) and #PORBIOTA (national open biodiversity data), aligned with EU & UNESCO Open Science frameworks. #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #OAWeek

🌊 Romana Santos (@marescience.bsky.social –@CIÊNCIAS ULisboa) explores marine-inspired adhesives. “One of the greatest challenges in aquatic ecosystems is to develop sustainable, effective, and safe bioadhesives to replace polluting synthetic adhesives.” #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA#BlueInnovation

🐟 A new Monitoring Commission for lamprey & shad includes @marescience.bsky.social/#UÉvora/#ARNET researchers, with work on fisheries monitoring, population dynamics, seasonal closures & selective gear. This commission links science, policy & action for sustainable management. #MARE #CIMA #CBMA

🌊 Lia Vasconcelos (@marescience.bsky.social / #FCTNOVA) works on collaborative governance and citizen engagement. “Water challenges require collective empowerment, the mobilisation of multipliers, and creation of collaborative networks.” #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #OceanLiteracy #ARNET4Science

New study #HorizonScanning by #ARNET reveals key challenges for Portugal’s aquatic ecosystems: from coastal erosion and energy transition to pollution and biodiversity loss. “A roadmap to guide policy,” says Ronaldo Sousa (ARNET/📍@cbma-uminho.bsky.social). 📍@marescience.bsky.social 📍#CIMA

🐟 The #LIFEPREDATOR project, with @marescience.bsky.social & @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social, uses eDNA to: • monitor invasive catfish • provide early warning in new lakes • assess removal success. Funded by the #LIFEProgramme, it connects science, policy & action to protect biodiversity.#CBMA #CIMA

☀️ On Culatra Island (Algarve), fishers & residents are showing how small communities can lead the #EnergyTransition. The #Culatra2030 initiative coordinated by #CIMA/#ARNET at #UAlg builds a Renewable Energy Community backed by the EU. @marescience.bsky.social @@cbma-uminho.bsky.social

🌍 Cristina Veiga-Pires (cima.ualg.pt) studies past ocean and climate conditions to anticipate future change.“Extreme events and ocean shifts affect ecosystems and impact the global climate.” #ARNET #CIMA #ClimateScience #Oceanography #ARNET4Science @marescience.bsky.social | @cbma-uminho.bsky.social

🌍 The Ciência Viva Centres Network promotes scientific literacy in Portugal. cima.ualg | #ARNET are on exec. board of the Algarve (Faro) and Tavira centres, connecting marine & environmental science with society. 🔗 www.cienciaviva.pt/centros/ #ARNET #CIMA #CiênciaViva #ScienceForAll #ARNET4Science

🦞 Signal crayfish are larger & more aggressive at invasion fronts, says #MULTICRASH (@cbma-uminho.bsky.social | #ARNET). These findings support adaptive management & conservation. 🔗 cbma.uminho.pt/projects_cbma/multi-crash #eDNA #InvasiveSpecies

🧬 Ronaldo Sousa (@cbma-uminho.bsky.social) studies freshwater ecosystems and less charismatic taxonomic groups. “Drought, habitat destruction and non-native species are threatening biodiversity.” #ARNET #FreshwaterScience #Conservation #ARNET4Science @marescience.bsky.social | cima.ualg.pt

BLUESKY 🐟 The #DiadSea project, led by the #UÉvora via @marescience.bsky.social, launched a Transnational Observatory uniting scientists, fishers & managers from 🇵🇹 🇪🇸 🇫🇷 🇮🇪. Funded by #InterregAtlanticArea, it links science with policy for migratory fish. #ARNET #MARE #CBMA #CIMA #ScienceForPolicy

🐟 Bernardo Quintella @marescience.bsky.social / @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social studies fish migrations in marine and freshwater systems. “Reconciling aquatic conservation with sustainable use of living resources is one of today’s biggest challenges.” #ARNET #CBMA #CIMA #ARNET4Science

💧 The www.oneaquahealth.eu, coordinated by #UCoimbra, unites 13 partners. The @marescience.bsky.social team develops AI tools to link urban rivers & public health. Funded by @ec.europa.eu under #HorizonEU. #ARNET #MARE #CBMA #CIMA #OneHealth #UrbanRivers #ScienceForPolicy #ARNET4Science

🔬 Meet the ARNET Team 🪶 Paulo Catry, researcher at @marescience.bsky.social/#ISPA, studies seabirds and sea turtles across the Atlantic. “These are particularly threatened groups, notably by bycatch and climate change.” #ARNET #MarineConservation #ARNET4Science @cbma-uminho.bsky.social|cima.ualg.pt

🪸The #coralINT @marescience.bsky.social project at @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social uses 3D mapping to monitor 100k+ coral colonies across reefs in the Atlantic & Indo-Pacific. Funded by @erc.europa.eu, it expands to new variables to guide reef conservation & policy. @cbma-uminho.bsky.social |cima.ualg