Did you know that during the World Conservation Congress 2025, an important IUCN Resolutions was approved? "Strengthening conservation efforts for fungi and invertebrates" portals.iucn.org/library/node... #FUNACTION is directly contributing to the efforts towards conservation of #aquaticfungi. 💧🍄

🚨NEW WEBINAR🚨 Want to know more about Joint Species Distribution Modelling (JSDM)? Then don't miss our next webinar co-organized by #MoSTFun and @geobon.org "An introduction to Joint Species Distribution Modelling". 🕰️ 19 January 2026 at 18:00 CET ✍ Registration: mcgill.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Want to learn about #AquaticFungi? Don’t be shy—jump right in. Check out these fantastic first results from Peter—member of the online #AquaticHyphomycete group 🥳 @funaction.bsky.social @fayrnhawk.bsky.social @peterbraubach.bsky.social

Shoutout also to @funaction.bsky.social & @mostfun.bsky.social - two European-based consortia focusing on conservation & monitoring of these amazing organisms! Go Team Aquatic Fungi!

...and @isabelrfernandes.bsky.social will be talking about the collection, and use, of foam samples. Others will be sharing tips and experiences. See you there! @funaction.bsky.social @jandbio.bsky.social @zimingwang.bsky.social @britmycolsoc.org.uk

If you feel you're missing out - which you are! - it's not too late to sign up at [email protected] and join @jandbio.bsky.social @zimingwang.bsky.social and others on alternate Wednesday evenings. @funaction.bsky.social @britmycolsoc.org.uk

Didn’t make it to Colombia for #LivingData2025? Don’t worry! You can always learn about #FUNACTION & check out our digital resources online. There is still time to engage with us via our survey too <- available in 5 languages. All at your fingertips 👇

We'll be welcoming new members from Italy, Germany and Norway, as well as more members from the UK. So many people keen to talk about #AquaticHyphomycete species. @funaction.bsky.social @isabelrfernandes.bsky.social @jandbio.bsky.social @funganaught.bsky.social @britmycolsoc.org.uk

FUNACTION members Andreas Bruder🇨🇭 and Diego Fontaneto🇮🇹 sampled for #aquaticfungi in the Val Grande National Park, Italy. More data gathered on occurrence and distribution of aquatic fungi in Europe (particularly inside Protected Areas). 💪 Want to collaborate? Fill our survey: shorturl.at/VaHbD

#FUNACTION project was presented last week at #livingdata2025 by @isabelrfernandes.bsky.social. Many new contacts and possible future collaborations. If you want to know more or collaborate with us towards #aquaticfungi #conservation, fill our Survey.👇🏻 forms.office.com/e/UjCrG1L8YV #fungi #funga

📢Are you attending the Living Data 2025 next week? @isabelrfernandes.bsky.social will present the preliminary results from #FUNACTION. www.livingdata2025.com/program.html... Find her during the week if you want to know more about our project and activities to conserve #aquaticfungi.

Do you understand Estonian? Check out the fabulous @kristelpanksep.bsky.social talking about eDNA! Can’t wait to see what we learn about fish from her ongoing research. It’s a privilege to work with Kristel on fungi in @mostfun.bsky.social & @funaction.bsky.social.

In @funaction.bsky.social, we are working to grow interest and excitement about these beautiful & ecologically important fungi. We are really pleased to have this chance to engage with folks interested in aquatic hyphomycetes!

Aquatic hyphomycetes are a fascinating group of aquatic fungi. Most of them feed on dead leaves in flowing water. Their spores are usually either sinuous or four-armed to enable them to catch on to new food sources. @britmycolsoc.org.uk @funaction.bsky.social

What an exciting day at SEFS14 in Bolu, Türkiye! The Special Session on #AquaticFungi /Microorganisms in a Changing World was a huge success and even resulted in two graduate student awards for best SEFS14 oral presentations! 🎖️ Thanks to the speakers and audience for a truly fantastic session! 💧🍄

Congratulations to @funaction.bsky.social 🇵🇹 team-member Diana Graça, who was awarded for her earlier work! #AquaticFungi! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

A very important achievement! 🎉 A new IUCN SSC Centre for Species Survival dedicated to Fungi! More details below 👇 #aquaticfungi #conservation

We are seeking information, expertise, & advice, to support inclusion of aquatic fungi into Conservation & Monitoring.💧🍄 Take our quick survey (10–15 min) 🔗 forms.office.com/e/UjCrG1L8YV Soon available in more languages: linktr.ee/FUNACTION_EU #biodiversity #conservation #monitoring #aquaticfungi

Aquatic fungi deserve a place in conservation & monitoring 🌊🍄 Help shape a better approach—share your expertise and/or needs in the Better Together Survey (10–15 min)! 🔗 forms.office.com/e/UjCrG1L8YV #biodiversity #aquaticfungi #conservation #monitoring

Will the future of biomonitoring include #AquaticFungi? Thanks to @biodiversa.eu, @funaction.bsky.social Coordinator @jandbio.bsky.social and @mostfun.bsky.social ECR Marina Pastor engaged with national funders, policy makers & industry representatives in Barcelona last month to support this goal.

The video of our webinar "Aquatic Fungi Diversity 2025" is now available: youtu.be/JowOyvd_Sks?... Share it widely! 🍄 💧 Follow FUNACTION social media to keep updated about future activities: linktr.ee/FUNACTION_EU #aquaticfungi #conservation #FUNACTION #diversity #fungi #funga @biodiversa.eu

Find #FUNACTION coordinator and @mostfun.bsky.social partner @jandbio.bsky.social to talk about #aquaticfungi conservation and monitoring. 🍄💧

#FUNACTION coordinator @jandbio.bsky.social is attending the @biodiversa.eu Biodiversity monitoring science fair event in Barcelona. #aquaticfungi #conservation

🌿 Explore aquatic fungi this #BiodiversityDay! Talks on marine fungi threats, freshwater lichens, fungi as bioindicators, & driftwood fungi. 🗓️ 22 May ⏰ 2pm UTC 💻 Online 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/aquaticfungi... #AquaticFungi #FungalDiversity #Conservation

Nature recycles nutrients like we recycle trash! 🌱♻️ This free, print-ready game introduces kids (and adults!) to the concept of nutrient cycling in nature through an engaging analogy with trash recycling. Grab a copy here: zenodo.org/records/1473... #FUNACTION #aquaticfungi #ecology

Having >1000 species of #fungi assessed is a great milestone!! @funaction.bsky.social is working towards #aquaticfungi #conservation in close collaboration with @iucnaquafungi.bsky.social! We will contribute to the assessment of aquatic fungi species. 💧🍄 Stay tuned!! tinyurl.com/3zdfysbr

FUNACTION PIs Andreas Bruder and @isabelrfernandes.bsky.social were interviewed for SRF1, raising awareness about the importance of #aquaticfungi biodiversity and its #conservation. See full interview here, after minute 15:05 👉 tinyurl.com/bdcz7uh5 #funga #fungi #FUNACTION #SUPSI #CBMA

💧🌍On #WorldWaterDay, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns: Glacier loss threatens water security & future. ❄️💔 Glaciers hold 70% of Earth's freshwater but are disappearing. We must act to protect this vital resource and its biodiversity! #ClimateAction #GlacierPreservation #aquaticfungi🔵un.org

❄️🌍 Happy World Day for Glaciers 2025! 🌍❄️ Glaciers are essential ecosystems, supporting unique life forms. In MoSTFun, we’re exploring the biodiversity of fungi associated with glaciers and their crucial role in these environments. 🌊 #WorldDayForGlaciers #IYGP2025 #GlacierConservation #AquaticFungi

Go team 🇸🇪! Very important to highlight the work developed by ECRs! #aquaticfungi #conservation #FUNACTION

Working to get #AquaticFungi into the #Conservation conversation, @funaction.bsky.social weighed in on the European Water Resilience Strategy. The inclusion of #AquaticFungi & other neglected taxa in the Strategy is needed to meet environmental and societal challenges. #Funga shorturl.at/Wa14N

Conservation funding “82.9% was assigned to vertebrates. … while fungi and algae were barely represented at less than 0.2%” Proud to work towards conservation of #AquaticFungi — tiny but mighty! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Mobility of ECRs between Partners labs is one example of #FUNACTION transnational added value. Ziming🇸🇪 and Pietro🇮🇹 visited our Estonian🇪🇪 team where they were trained and collaborated on sample preparation and #eDNA extraction. #aquaticfungi #conservation #biodiversity @biodiversaplus.bsky.social

I big shipment of samples recently arrived to #FUNACTION Estonian partners 🇪🇪. DNA🧬 is being extracted and sequenced to assess seasonal dynamics of #aquaticfungi biodiversity in several regions in Europe. Stay tuned! 🍄💧 #funga #fungi #conservation @biodiversaplus.bsky.social

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 👩‍🔬

New to my 'to read' list. Note that the IUCN Red List status for the fungi is 'Unknown' for the diversity in the tree. Tune in to @funaction.bsky.social @iucnaquafungi.bsky.social to watch us working towards inclusion of #AquaticFungi in #Conservation!

Important policy brief! 👇🏻 #fungi #funga #aquaticfungi #conservation

Memory card game developed by #FUNACTION members is now available to all! Enjoy! 🍄💧 Share widely! #aquaticfungi #conservation

Have you visited #FUNACTION YouTube channel? Check our webinars on Freshwater Conservation Planning, Red Listing and Key Biodiversity Areas for Fungi and Aquatic Fungi Diversity! Which is your favourite? Tell us in the comments! 👇🏻 #aquaticfungi #conservation youtube.com/@funaction_e...

Well done PT🇵🇹 team! 💪🏻

Are existing Protected Areas effective for maintaining #aquaticfungi biodiversity and functioning? 2023: large sampling campaign to assess aquatic fungi #biodiversity inside and out of PAs 2024: new campaign to assess #functioning Stay tuned! 📷 Diana Graça & @isabelrfernandes.bsky.social

#FUNACTION is a @biodiversaplus.bsky.social project that brings together scientists and conservationists from across Europe and USA. We will build knowledge about the taxonomic, phylogenetic and functional diversity of #aquaticfungi to develop strategies for their #conservation. 👇 www.funaction.eu