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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 49m

❄️ VLIZ research in the Arctic! 🌊 Aboard the CCGS Amundsen, VLIZ researcher Hannelore is measuring greenhouse gases (CO₂, CH₄ & N₂O) and sampling Arctic waters to better understand ocean biogeochemistry and our changing climate. In collaboraton with @noc.ac.uk #OceanScience #ArcticResearch

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 54m

𝐕𝐋𝐈𝐙 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 During the UN General Assembly in New York, Belgium reinforced its commitment to sustainable global ocean observing by joining the #OceanEye International Alliance. VLIZ is proud to contribute with 6 concrete commitments 👉 shorturl.at/qo0bY

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 02/09/2026

𝐕𝐋𝐈𝐙 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐬: Project Coordinator for Digital Twin technologies and Ocean Data Management projects 📅 Apply no later than 23rd September 2026. 🔗 www.vliz.be/en/jobs/vliz... #jobsatvliz #EDITO @emodnet.bsky.social

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 01/09/2026

E(ddies)GC campaign update: The VLIZ autonomous underwater gliders Yoko and Tsuno have been succesfully recovered after spending 54 days at sea measuring parameters incl temperature, salinity and currents. 🔗More about ocean eddies and the E(ddies)GC expedition: vliz.be/en/news/unra...

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 26/08/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄(𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬)𝐆𝐂 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐥! 🚢 An international team of scientists led by #VLIZ departed from Iceland, heading towards the waters off East Greenland. Mission: track down ocean eddies 🌀 🔗 More about ocean eddies and the expedition: shorturl.at/D8gd9

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 22/07/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐞-𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞? 🌊 As part of #CoastbustersLANICE, VLIZ monitors waves, currents and turbulence to help explain where sand mason worms successfully establish new colonies in field experiments. @ILVO @KULeuven @bluecluster @VLAIO 👉 lnkd.in/eETHfD3u

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 17/07/2026

Neem op 6 oktober 2026 deel aan de Blue Economy Science Summit. BESS brengt vertegenwoordigers uit de wetenschappelijke wereld, het bedrijfsleven en het beleid samen om de economische valorisatie van onderzoek binnen de blauwe economie te stimuleren. 🔗 vliz.be/testerep/nl/...

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 10/07/2026

VLIZ is hiring! Join us as a researcher in offshore palaeolandscape exploration and contribute to cutting-edge research at the crossroads of geoscience, archaeology & marine exploration. @subnordica.bsky.social @submergedlands.bsky.social #TNO Apply no later than 23.08 🔗 shorturl.at/4mhqR

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 08/07/2026

VLIZ leads ambitious international research to investigate how ocean eddies influence the East Greenland Current. By combining gliders, research vessels & satellites, the E(ddies)GC project will provide new insights into one of the least understood processes in the Arctic Ocean. 🔗 shorturl.at/RNLbR

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 26/06/2026

𝐕𝐋𝐈𝐙 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 ⌨️ Do you have practical software engineering skills & experience in open-source development? Join the VLIZ Open Science Team, contribute to advancing open science & support tackling global challenges. Apply no later than 26 July 2026 🔗 www.vliz.be/en/jobs/vliz...

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 24/06/2026

🇨🇴 Congratulations INVEMAR with the launch of the Colombia Register of Marine Species #CoRMS to enhance knowledge of the country's marine biodiversity. Established as a regional sub-register of the World Register of Marine Species @marinespecies.bsky.social 🔗https://marinespecies.org/corms/

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 22/06/2026

Working on North Sea research? Don't miss your chance to present at the North Sea Conference 2026. We're looking for contributions on a.o. Quaternary studies, palaeolandscapes & climate history.⏳Submit your abstract before 15.06 👉 www.vliz.be/events/nsc/c...

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 17/06/2026

🦪 VLIZ and partners prepare the next phase of monitoring at the BLUE CONNECT Oyster Restoration Site in the Belgian Part of the North Sea. The campaign focused on multibeam seabed mapping, installation of seabed landers & AUV demonstrations surrounding the shipwreck site. All aboard RV Simon Stevin.

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 10/06/2026

The UN released the 3rd World Ocean Assessment. The only integrated assessment that reviews the state of the ocean across social, economic, and environmental aspects. @marinespecies.bsky.social, hosted by VLIZ, @marineregions.bsky.social & @obis.org contributed actively. 🔗 shorturl.at/UjuhW

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 09/06/2026

This week, VLIZ welcomes the international SOCAT community for a key workshop on the future of the Surface Ocean CO₂ Atlas (SOCAT)🌐 Important milestone: VLIZ is now officially the European SOCAT Hub, strengthening Europe's contribution to the global ocean carbon observing system🔗 shorturl.at/5rMSp

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 03/06/2026

🌊 Yesterday, we welcomed Belgium’s Minister responsible for the North Sea, @anneliesverlinden.bsky.social, and North Sea expert Joachim Coens to VLIZ. A valuable opportunity to showcase how research, monitoring and scientific services contribute to knowledge-based marine management. 🔬

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 01/06/2026

📢 VLIZ recruits: Researcher – Project Manager Marine Biodiversity. Join the VLIZ Marine Observation Centre and become a key contributor to innovative marine biodiversity monitoring & data-driven ocean science. 📅 Apply no later than 14.06 🔗 www.vliz.be/en/jobs/vliz...

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 28/05/2026

🌊 Proud to contribute across several key moments of the final #BlueCloud2026 event! From Virtual Labs on Carbon–Plankton Dynamics and marine biodiversity data integration to training and capacity-building activities, VLIZ continues to support open & #FAIR ocean science across Europe 🌐

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 26/05/2026

🌍 Last week, @vliz.be hosted the “GLOSS Sea-level Training for North Africa” in Ostend, bringing together experts from the NEAM and North African region to strengthen capacity in sea-level observation and coastal resilience. 🌊 In collaboration with IOC UNESCO and the CoastWAVE 2.0 project.

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 22/05/2026

🤝 𝗖𝗠𝗠𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗟𝗜𝗭 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 Through a MoU, signed during #EMD2026 in Limassol, the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI) and VLIZ join forces to strengthen innovation, knowledge exchange, & international collaboration in marine research. 🔗 shorturl.at/beHSZ

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 21/05/2026

🇪🇺⚓Today and tomorrow, we are at the European Maritime Day 2026 in Limassol, Cyprus. #EMD2026, co-organised by the @ec.europa.eu, Maritime Cyprus & Limassol Municipality, is the European Union’s flagship annual event dedicated to maritime affairs & sustainable blue economy.

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 20/05/2026

VLIZ is at the @eurogoos.eu 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 in Cyprus hosted by CMMI, bringing together the ocean observing & operational oceanography community. Find us at the @emodnet.bsky.social/EDITO booth together with Seascape BE & @copernicusmarine.bsky.social.

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 18/05/2026

Last week, VLIZ presented pioneering research at the Marine Geological & Biological Habitat Mapping (#GEOHAB) 2026 conference in Malta! 🦆 Big news: In 2028, the GEOHAB duck comes to Belgium! 🇧🇪 The conference will be organized by RBINS, VLIZ, UGent, ILVO, FlemishHydrography and FPSEconomy.

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 11/05/2026

🇪🇺 Proud to have joined the @ec.europa.eu Open Day in Brussels, in collaboration with DG MARE and DG RTD. VLIZ contributed to the OceanEye stand, the EC's recently launched initiative to strengthen ocean monitoring and observation capacities across Europe and beyond. 🔗 www.vliz.be/en/news/vliz...

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 07/05/2026

This week, @vliz.be and Seascape Belgium represent #EDITO at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly in Vienna. They showcase how digital ocean solutions are supporting marine science, collaboration and innovation. Come visit our team and connect to #EDITO. #EGU26

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 07/05/2026

🇪🇺 This Saturday, 9 May, is Europe Day. Visit VLIZ and @EU_MARE at the Berlaymont Espalande in Brussels (10AM - 6PM) and experience how ocean observation works. #EUOpenDay #OceanEye

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 04/05/2026

VLIZ is hiring: a marine data manager to support the MarineLife+ team, with a strong focus on data and project management within EMODnet Biology and closely related projects. Apply no later than 24 May 2026 👉 🔗 www.vliz.be/en/jobs/vliz...

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 21/04/2026

VLIZ welcomed high-level Chinese delegation as part of the EU-China Blue Partnership for the Ocean. The visit included exchanges with @emodnet.bsky.social @emarineboard.bsky.social #BlauweCluster. A valuable moment to strengthen international cooperation on ocean observation & sustainable fisheries.

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 17/04/2026

VLIZ recruits: a 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦/𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 and a 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 to join our Data Engineering team. Want to contribute to the future of Open Science at the VLIZ Marine Data Centre? Explore the roles and join us: 🔗https://vliz.be/en/jobs #VLIZrecruits #OpenDataJobs #OpenScience #MarineData

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 09/04/2026

🌐 VLIZ recruits: Data Manager Geospatial Data & Products to develop innovative data products, contribute to international initiatives such as @emodnet.bsky.social & @bluecloud2026.bsky.social, and help make marine data open and FAIR. Apply no later than 3 May 🔗 www.vliz.be/en/jobs/vliz...

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 07/04/2026

What did VLIZ achieve in 2025? The VLIZ Annual Report 2025 brings together the key milestones, impact and figures from a year of marine research and innovation. 🔗 Discover it here: www.vliz.be/nl/publicati...

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 31/03/2026

Congratulations to Ilias Semmouri & Elias De Craene on receiving the Dr Delcroix Research Grant & Incentive Award '26. 👏Presented by Hydro vzw and The Sea as a Good Cause (VLIZ), the Dr Delcroix grants celebrate innovative research into the link between the ocean & human health🔗 tinyurl.com/5camrza6

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 26/03/2026

🐚 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝗻 188.000 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗷𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘀 9de 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗮𝗴 🐚 3800 burgers telden en identificeerden over de volledige Belgische en Nederlandse kust, en op 2 stranden in Noord-Frankrijk, 188.542 schelpen van in totaal 86 verschillende soorten. Lees meer 👉🔗 tinyurl.com/4db2c2bv

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 26/03/2026

Congratulations Frederik Van Daele & Sofia Knoch (UGent) for winning the Brilliant Marine Research Idea (BMRI) grants 2026. The BMRI grants are awarded by The Sea as a Good Cause – VLIZ's charitable initiative – a Grant Making Facility for @unoceandecade.bsky.social.🔗https://tinyurl.com/msskjzub

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 19/03/2026

🪸🪼🦈 Happy Taxonomist Appreciation Day! 🐋🐙🐚 @marinespecies.bsky.social celebrates this day by releasing its annual WoRMS Top-10 Marine Species. In 2025 alone, almost 2600 new marine species were described. Find out the top-10 of newly described species in 2025 👉 🔗 www.vliz.be/en/news/ten-...

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 18/03/2026

A rare beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) has been spotted off the Belgian coast. It was seen today at 4pm near the Strekdam in Ostend. Belugas are normally found in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters. This one appears to have strayed off. www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=... @marinespecies.bsky.social

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 10/03/2026

We are proud to announce the formal signing of a MoU between @vliz.be and Fundación San Ignacio del Huinay fjord field station (University of Valparaiso), in the presence of HE Christian de Lannoy, ambassador of Belgium in Chile. @unoceandecade.bsky.social @janmees.bsky.social

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 10/03/2026

On Wednesday 4 March, the VLIZ Marine Science Day #VMSD26 took place in Ostend. With 520 participants, it was the most attended edition ever. Missed VMSD26? Don’t worry – Relive the event now on 👉 www.vliz.be/en/news/reli... @unoceandecade.bsky.social

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 04/03/2026

Next up are interviews with the winners of the Brilliant Marine Research Idea grants 2025: Sofie Peeters (ugent), Nada Nasri (UAntwerpen, Université de Tunis El Manar), Rodgee Mae Guden (ugent), Wenxin Liu (ugent), Tuan-Anh Bui (ugent, ILVO), Arida Fauziyah (VUB). #VMSD26

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 04/03/2026

Another 5 enthusiastic predoctoral researchers accepted the challenge to pitch their research in 5-minute orals. From impacts of offshore windfarms to marine heatwaves #VMSD26

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 04/03/2026

We start the afternoon session of #VMSD26 with our second keynote speaker Piet Opstaele, CEO of Blue Cluster. Piet talks about his experiences in life and the blue economy #VMSD26

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 04/03/2026

During lunchtime, you can visit the interactive demo booths about internationalisation in marine science, divided in three clusters: ocean observation, climate and biodiversity #VMSD26

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 04/03/2026

Very proud the #VMSD26 is recognised as an action in the framework of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development @unoceandecade.bsky.social #SDGs

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 04/03/2026

Second batch of predoctoral researchers is presenting their work in 5-minute talks, covering topics from low-impact fisheries to gambling in seaside resorts. #VMSD26

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 04/03/2026

Interested in the complete overview of talks, pitches, and posters of #VMSD26? Download the Book of Abstracts here: www.vliz.be/vmsd/en/book...

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 04/03/2026

Are you a young marine scientist? Get to know the Early Career Ocean Professional Programme (ECOP) and learn how to get involved in the Belgium node 🇧🇪 🤝 Next information session is at 3pm in room Dactylo. @unoceandecade.bsky.social

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 04/03/2026

Throughout the day, 20 enthusiastic predoctoral researchers present their ongoing work in 5 min talks. A nice and quick overview of the diversity of marine research in Flanders. #VMSD26

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 04/03/2026

Dr. Joanna Post, Director of the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) and head of the IOC Ocean Observation and Services Section, is the first keynote speaker of today. “We have to look after our ocean because that’s what connects us” #VMSD26 @iodeoostende.bsky.social @unesco.bsky.social

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 04/03/2026

President of VLIZ and governor of West Flanders Carl Decaluwé & VLIZ General Director Jan Mees @jmeesvliz officially kick-off the 25th edition of the VMSD. #VMSD26

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 04/03/2026

Ready for today’s VLIZ Marine Science Day 2026. A day full of interesting and inspiring talks on marine science, networking, and award ceremonies! This year, #VMSD26 is all about internationalisation. #VMSD26 #StadOostene

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