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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

How should benefits from Marine Genetic Resources (MGRs) and their Digital Sequence Information (DSI) be shared? With 2/3 of the Ocean lying in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ), this is a key question for the future governance of marine biodiversity.

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🌊 Over the course of its capacity-building workshop series, 3BIO has brought together policymakers, researchers, legal experts and other stakeholders to strengthen understanding of Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) and the governance of Marine Genetic Resources (MGRs).

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 01/10/2026

'Harnessing enzymatic functions: comparison of activity-based and sequence-based approaches' is the next webinar in our blue bioeconomy series. Registration for the free webinar on 16 October: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... @blueremediomics.bsky.social @bluetools-project.eu ect.eu 🖥️🧬📊🌊

Harnessing enzymatic functions: comparison of activity-based and sequence-based approaches. 16 October 2026. 11:00 – 12:30 UK time.

Speakers: Christian Atallah, EMBL-EBI and Jorge Díaz-Rullo, Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa, CSIC.

Speakers: Christine Orengo, UCL, and Mercedes Sánchez Costa, Centro de Astrobiología.

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🌊 BlueRemediomics and Bluetools are going to #BIOSPAIN2026! The event is taking place from 29 September to 1 October.

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🌊 Exploring and Harnessing Marine Microbiomes for a Sustainable Blue Bioeconomy EMBL-EBI Training, with support from BlueRemediomics and Bluetools, is launching a webinar series running every Friday from 2 October to 13 November 2026. Learn more: blueremediomics.eu/exploring-an...

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Exploring and harnessing marine microbiomes for a sustainable blue bioeconomy – new webinar series launches this October - Blueremediomics

EMBL-EBI, with support from BlueRemediomics and BlueTools, is launching a new webinar series titled Exploring and Harnessing Marine Microbiomes for a Sustainable Blue Bioeconomy. The series is aimed a...

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 18/09/2026

Together with @blueremediomics.bsky.social and @bluetools-project.eu, we're hosting the webinar series 'Exploring and harnessing marine microbiomes for a sustainable blue bioeconomy' from 2 October – 13 November 2026: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... 🧪🧫🔬🧵

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🌊 Celebrating ten years of Tara Oceans research A decade after the first Tara Oceans studies transformed our understanding of marine life, the scientific community continues to unlock new discoveries from one of the world's most ambitious ocean research initiatives.

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🌊 3BIO partners Amelia Westmoreland and Thomas Vanagt are heading to Southeast Asia! The ASEAN Regional Workshop on the Nagoya Protocol, the BBNJ Agreement and Access and Benefit-Sharing will take place in Bali from 7-9 September 2026.

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🌍 Are you familiar with geoengineering? Geoengineering involves deliberate large-scale interventions in the Earth’s natural systems aimed at counteracting climate change and it is the focus of our 10th factsheet.

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Did you know that marine ecosystems are a rich source of bioactive compounds? Marine-derived compounds have demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and UV-protective properties, offering promising applications in both cosmeceuticals and pharmaceuticals.

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🌊 Celebrating achievements and inspiring future innovations! The joint BlueRemediomics & Bluetools Final Conference brought together project partners for three days to showcase key achievements and explore how marine microbiome research can drive real-world impact across the blue economy.

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XTREAM project @xtream-project.eu · 13/07/2026

Last week, Dorinde and Antonio, members of the #XTREAM team, attended the final conference co-organised by @blueremediomics.bsky.social and @bluetools-project.eu

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

After 3 inspiring days at EMBL in Heidelberg, the joint BlueRemediomics and Bluetools Final Conference has concluded! Bringing together partners from both consortia, the conference provided a valuable opportunity to reflect on our achievements, discuss our KERs, and explore future collaborations.

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Did you know that 353 million tonnes of plastic waste are produced globally each year? Only 9% is effectively recycled, and 11 million tonnes leak into the ocean annually. One solution? A circular economy that prioritises reducing the production and use of materials.

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

📰 A new article from our partner, Abbe Brown, titled "Balancing Innovation and Fair Sharing: Practical Options for IP Licensing and Benefit Sharing", was recently published in Les Nouvelles. 🔗 Access the article: blueremediomics.eu/balancing-in...

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Balancing Innovation and Fair Sharing: New Article from University of Aberdeen Partner - Blueremediomics

Abbe Brown, a BlueRemediomics partner from the University of Aberdeen, has recently published an article in Les Nouvelles titled “Balancing Innovation and Fair Sharing: Practical Options for IP Licens...

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

📣 The BlueRemediomics Final Conference will be held in Heidelberg, Germany, from 6-8 July 2026 at the EMBL Heidelberg campus! 🪸 The event will bring together partners from both BlueRemediomics and @bluetools-project.eu to celebrate the projects’ achievements and share the knowledge generated.

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

For today’s factsheet, we interviewed BlueRemediomics’ partner Neda Gilannejad on aquaculture and feed. She shares insights on how the marine microbiome can improve sustainability, as well as the key challenges facing the sector. Access our entire series: blueremediomics.eu/wp-content/u...

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

🌊 New article on marine innovation! A new article co-authored by our partner Professor Marcel Jaspars Jaspars from the University of Aberdeen highlights how Marine Genetic Resources (MGRs) are being translated into real-world innovation. 🔗 blueremediomics.eu/blue-genes-g...

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Blue genes, green promises: new article co-authored by BlueRemediomics partner - Blueremediomics

A new article supported by BlueRemediomics and co-authored by our partner Marcel Jaspars from the University of Aberdeen highlights how Marine Genetic Resources (MGRs) are being translated into real-w...

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

📣 Our 6th factsheet is out now! Find out about the role & vast potential of the powerful platform MGnify! To dive deeper, access our training materials on MGnify: blueremediomics.eu/training-mat... #BlueRemediomics #MGnify #MarineMicrobiome

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Yesterday, BlueRemediomics' coordinator gave a virtual presentation on the MGnify database during the regional workshop on the Nagoya Protocol for Access and Benefit‑sharing (ABS) and the BBNJ Agreement. Take a look at some photos from the presentation!

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🌊 Today marks the start of a regional workshop focused on the Nagoya Protocol on ABS and the BBNJ Agreement, co‑facilitated by our partners 3BIO. Held in Suva, Fiji, the workshop runs until 30 April. It aims to strengthen Pacific capacity and coordination across ABS, DSI, and the BBNJ Agreement!

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Last week our project partner Abbe Brown spoke at the 2026 BILETA Conference. Her presentation focused on “Beyond Master and Servant? The need and reasons for, and paths towards, new intellectual property and technology practices”. Check out a couple of pictures here!

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

📣 Exciting news! On 16 April, our project partner Abbe Brown will be speaking at the 2026 BILETA Conference. Her paper explores the DNSH principle and the IP & ABS licence, which is already available here: blueremediomics.eu/wp-content/u... Access the programme: www.bileta.org.uk/news/bileta-...

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BILETA Conference 2026 – Programme and Abstracts – BILETA

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

New policy brief on MGRs under the BBNJ Agreement! Our partners from 3BIO and the University of Aberdeen have co‑authored a new policy brief with the IUCN exploring how countries can share information on MGRs through the BBNJ Agreement’s CHM. Access it: blueremediomics.eu/new-iucn-pol...

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New IUCN policy brief on the BBNJ Agreement’s Clearing-House Mechanism - Blueremediomics

A new policy brief co-authored by our partners Amelia Westmoreland and Thomas Vanagt from 3BIO/ABSint and Marcel Jaspars from the University of Aberdeen highlights how countries can best share informa...

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Factsheet 5 in the #BlueRemediomics factsheet series highlights the work of Samuel Chaffron and his team from CNRS, on the development of the first Ocean Microbiome Health Index (OMHI). Dive into the rest of our booklet here: blueremediomics.eu/wp-content/u... #OHI #OMHI

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

🌊 Strengthening Momentum Ahead of the BBNJ PrepCom3 Our partners at the University of Aberdeen and 3BIO have been actively contributing to global discussions on the implementation of the BBNJ Agreement in the lead-up to the PrepCom3. 🔗 More information here: blueremediomics.eu/partners-adv...

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Partners Advance BBNJ Implementation Efforts Ahead of PrepCom3 - Blueremediomics

Ahead of the 3rd BBNJ Preparatory Commission which will run from March 23rd to April 2nd, 2026, our partners from the University of Aberdeen and 3BIO/ABSInt have participated in a couple of BBNJ-focus...

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

The 4th and final episode of our mini‑series on MGRs is now live. This episode, titled "Navigating the Voyage Ahead: Treaty Implementation", features our partner Abbe Brown from the @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social Listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Bin...

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Episode 4 - Navigating the Voyage Ahead: Treaty Implementation

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

📣 Second Capacity Building Workshop in the CARICOM region Last week, our partners from 3BIO co‑organised and presented at the regional CARICOM capacity‑building workshop on ABS, held at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus. 👉 Read more: blueremediomics.eu/second-capac...

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

🌊 The third BBNJ symposium kicked off in Rio de Janeiro today! It will run until March 12 and explore the role of science and knowledge in the implementation and governance of the BBNJ Agreement. Today, our partner Marcel Jaspars talked about the science-policy interface.

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

The third episode of the podcast mini-series: Decoding Marine Genetic Resource Governance under the BBNJ Agreement is now live, and features Professor Marcel Jaspars from the University of Aberdeen! Listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEJs...

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Episode 3: Anchoring the Framework: Interaction between Treaty Systems

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Were a million news species just discovered? A recent episode of the BBC More or Less podcast takes a closer look at Basecamp Research’s findings, with BlueRemediomics coordinator Rob Finn explaining how scientists identify new species through DNA sequencing and computational methods.

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

The 2nd episode of the podcast mini-series: Decoding Marine Genetic Resource Governance under the BBNJ Agreement, is live! Titled "The Ship has Reached the Shore: Sharing Ocean Heritage & Wealth", our partner Thomas Vanagt takes a part in it. 👉 Listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKS4...

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Our fourth #BlueRemediomics is now available! Did you know that TREC (Traversing European Coastlines) lasted 18 months and had stopovers at 8 European coastal cities from Greece to Denmark? Explore our factsheet series: blueremediomics.eu/wp-content/u...

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

This week, on Tuesday and Wednesday, our partners from 3BIO are hosting the second capacity building workshop, this time in the CARICOM region The aim is to strengthen national and regional expertise on Access and Benefit-Sharing under the Convention on Biological Diversity and its Nagoya Protocol

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

BlueRemediomics is supporting a new podcast mini‑series on marine genetic resources under the BBNJ Agreement, produced with ANCORS Episode 1 is live, unpacking how MGRs shaped the treaty negotiations and the political compromises behind access and benefit‑sharing 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xEs...

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Episode 1: Setting Sail: Negotiating the Treaty

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

📣 The BBNJ Agreement officially entered into force on 17 January 2026! Within BlueRemediomics, we’re contributing to the Treaty’s implementation through policy briefs, workshops, and scientific engagement. 👉 Read our latest news piece to learn more: blueremediomics.eu/entry-into-f...

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Entry into force of the BBNJ Agreement - Blueremediomics

The Agreement on Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) officially entered into force on 17 January 2026, after achieving the 60 ratifications required for its activation. This milest...

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

The #BlueRemediomics consortium is composed of 24 partners from 13 countries, all working to explore the potential of marine microbiomes. Our latest factsheet delves deeper into our project, which has been running since 2023! Discover our factsheet series: blueremediomics.eu/wp-content/u...

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Happy New Year from the BlueRemediomics team! Oil spills released 10,000 tonnes in 2024, and 10M tonnes of toxic chemicals enter the environment each year, but solutions exist! Discover how marine microbes can help in our new factsheet. 👉 blueremediomics.eu/wp-content/u...

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Did you know a single mL of seawater can host up to 1M microbes, making up 90% of ocean biomass? We’re excited to launch BlueRemediomics’ factsheet series with our consortium partners. First up: marine biodiscovery & blue growth! 👉 blueremediomics.eu/wp-content/u...

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

🥇 Our project partner, Professor Marcel Jaspars from the @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social has been awarded the RSE Adam Smith Medal! Read the full article: blueremediomics.eu/project-part... 📸 Photo credit: Stewart Attwood Photography

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Our partners from 3BIO will be participating in the African Biodiversity Summit from 2-5 November! Together with Basecamp Research, they’ll be leading two insightful sessions.

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

New publication from our project partners at @embl.org! Recently published in mSystems and titled: "GEMsembler: consensus model assembly and structural comparison of genome-scale metabolic models across tools improve functional performance" Access the publication: journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Our @embl.org partners presented their work at the 18th Symposium on Aquatic Microbial Ecology (SAME 18) in Barcelona last week. 👇 Check out some photos

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BlueRemediomics @blueremediomics.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Last week, the Station Biologique de Roscoff hosted a dynamic course focused on the cultivation of marine microorganisms. It was led by experts from the Station Biologique de Roscoff and partners from NORCE and @ethz.ch who shared valuable insights and hands-on expertise.

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