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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 01/10/2026

🌊 Blue met Green at #BIOSPAIN2026 in Bilbao! 💚 Yesterday, BlueTools & BlueRemediomics hosted their joint session "Blue Meets Green: Innovations for the Circular Bioeconomy from EU‑Funded Research on Marine Microbiomes". Learn more about our technologies! www.bluetools-project.eu/wp-content/u...

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 30/09/2026

We are now live! Not at the #BIOSPAIN2026 conference? Join us online🌐 us02web.zoom.us/j/81011426567

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 30/09/2026

⏰ Join us today at 16:00 hours at our session “Blue Meets Green: Innovations for the Circular Bioeconomy from EU‑Funded Research on Marine Microbiomes”! You are not at the Biospain conference this year? You also have the option to join us online via Zoom us02web.zoom.us/j/81011426567

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 28/09/2026

Reminder: Blue meets green at #BIOSPAIN2026 in Bilbao! Join BlueTools & BlueRemediomics at 30 September, 16:00-17:30 to explore how marine microbiomes drive the circular bioeconomy. Can't make it in person? Join us online via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/81011426567

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 24/09/2026

Blue meets green at #BIOSPAIN2026 in Bilbao! 🌊 BlueTools & BlueRemediomics show how marine microbiomes can drive the circular bioeconomy, from enzymes to sustainable products. Join us on 30 Sept. 16:00-17:30! More info here 🌐https://biospain.com/agenda/ #MarineBiotech #BlueBioeconomy #HorizonEurope

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 12/08/2026

🧪🪸Corals and sea squirts produce powerful natural compounds to communicate and defend their space. BLUETOOLS studies Mediterranean corals (Oculina patagonica) and ascidians for antimicrobials, antitumor agents, antifouling compounds and rhodopsins. #MarineMicrobiomes #BlueBioeconomy #HEU

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 29/07/2026

🌊 World Nature Conservation Day: a reminder to protect what we don't yet fully understand. BLUETOOLS studies marine microbiomes with minimally invasive methods, in places like the Mar Menor and Posidonia oceanica meadows. Discovery that protects, not depletes. #MarineScience #BlueBioeconomy

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 15/07/2026

🎬 Lights, pipettes, action! Alongside our Citizen Science event on Helgoland, we filmed for the final BLUETOOLS project video. Four years of marine microbiome research, captured on location. The cliffs, the tidal flats, the lab — watch this space. 🌊 #BehindTheScenes #Helgoland #MarineScience

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 09/07/2026

We concluded our final conference for Bluetools and BlueRemediomics! Thanks to Rob Finn and his team for the organisation at @embl.org Heidelberg. Three days of talks, posters and discussions, closing with a session on marine genetic resource access and benefit sharing. #FinalConference

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 07/07/2026

➡️ We are live at our final conference with sister project BlueRemediomics at EMBL Heidelberg! Coordinators Robert Finn (EMBL EBI) and Aurelio Hidalgo (Autonomous University of Madrid) opened the event, welcoming partners to celebrate achievements and share knowledge. #Bluetools #BlueRemediomics

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 17/06/2026

🌊 Our Final Conference is almost here! On 6–8 July 2026 at @embl.org Heidelberg — celebrating achievements, sharing knowledge, and turning marine research into real-world impact. More details: f.mtr.cool/gdlyvwrmea

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 11/06/2026

🌊 Protecting our oceans starts with action. The 30x30 initiative aims to protect at least 30% of lands, waters and ocean by 2030 to support biodiversity and climate resilience. A healthy ocean needs long term commitment, collaboration, and knowledge driven solutions. 💙 #30x30 #OceanHealth

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 08/06/2026

🌊 Happy World Ocean Day! Healthy oceans support life across our planet. This day shows that awareness is only the beginning. Through better knowledge and innovation, projects like Bluetools contribute to understanding and protecting our blue planet. 💙 @worldoceanday.bsky.social #WorldOceanDay

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 05/06/2026

🌍 The planet is speaking. This World Environment Day, we are reminded that tackling climate change and protecting ecosystems requires action, collaboration, and innovation. Every step towards a healthier planet matter. 🌱 @unep.org #WorldEnvironmentDay #ClimateAction #NowForClimate

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 04/06/2026

Because citizen science is not only about sharing knowledge — it is about creating it together. 🌱🌊 🌐https://f.mtr.cool/xapbgmdttu #CitizenScience #MarineMicrobiome #BlueBioeconomy #MarineScience #Sustainability #MediterraneanScience

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 04/06/2026

Through activities like this, we bring marine science closer to society and highlights the potential of the marine microbiome supporting a more sustainable blue bioeconomy. The journey continues: participants will be informed if the results of these experiments are published in a scientific journal.

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 04/06/2026

Participants carried out real scientific work: they sowed Posidonia samples onto culture media, observed microbial succession during decomposition, and extracted DNA from microbial colonies for identification. 🔬

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 04/06/2026

What many people see as “dead seaweed” washed ashore is actually a vital marine plant that supports coastal health and hosts a rich microbial ecosystem. And this was not just a demonstration.

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 04/06/2026

Led by Pepa Antón, Professor of Microbiology and Director of the Molecular Microbial Ecology Group at the University of Alicante, the sessions invited 20 participants to explore one of the Mediterranean’s most important — and often misunderstood — coastal treasures: #PosidoniaOceanica.

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 04/06/2026

🌊 Citizen science in action: discovering the hidden life of Posidonia oceanica On 21 and 28 May 2026, the #BLUETOOLS project held its second Citizen Science event at the CIMAR facilities in Cabo de Santa Pola, Alicante.

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 04/06/2026

Con iniciativas como esta, #BLUETOOLS acerca la investigación marina a la sociedad y muestra el potencial del microbioma marino para avanzar hacia una bioeconomía azul sostenible. 🌐https://f.mtr.cool/nuhynczvhk #CienciaCiudadana #MicrobiomaMarino #BioeconomíaAzul #Mediterráneo

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 04/06/2026

Durante dos sesiones, las personas participantes sembraron muestras, observaron la sucesión microbiana durante su descomposición y extrajeron ADN de colonias para su identificación. Ciencia real, hecha por la ciudadanía. 🔬

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 04/06/2026

Organizada por Pepa Antón, catedrática de Microbiología de la Universidad de Alicante, la actividad reunió a 20 participantes para explorar el papel ecológico de la Posidonia oceanica, una planta marina clave para el equilibrio de la costa mediterránea.

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 04/06/2026

🌊 Ciencia ciudadana para descubrir el mundo invisible de la #PosidoniaOceanica Los días 21 y 28 de mayo de 2026, el proyecto BLUETOOLS celebró su segundo evento de Ciencia Ciudadana en el CIMAR, en el Cabo de Santa Pola, Alicante.

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 02/06/2026

🌊 Bioinformatics students from Uni Bielefeld are doing real science on Helgoland this week: plankton trawls, marine algae, seals on the dune, and lab work at @awi.de . Citizen Science in full swing! 🧬🐦 #CitizenScience #MarineScience #Bioinformatics

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 21/05/2026

🧵Sharing metagenomics data should not slow science down. But submission is often complex and time consuming. 🧪

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 13/05/2026

🧵🧪 A hidden microbial shift could decide whether corals survive or decline. New research reveals how coral microbiomes respond to stress. 🪸

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 29/04/2026

🌊 Kids, parents & microbes! BLUETOOLS held its first Citizen Science event in Norway. At Barnas Stora Fjæredag, ~1,500 visitors helped #SINTEF collect beach samples to screen for pollution-busting #enzymes 🔬🧪 Real science. Real people. Real impact. #CitizenScience #MarineMicrobiome #HorizonEurope

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 27/04/2026

📅 Two Days of Insight & Networking: Day 1: Industry leaders presented real-world case studies, offering a glimpse into the challenges & breakthroughs shaping biotechnology nowadays. Day 2: Academic experts took the stage, followed by a student poster session—where researchers shared their own work.

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 27/04/2026

🔬🧪 Connecting Talent & Innovation: BLUETOOLS partner Gábor Tasnádi from Servier showcased the project at the Days of the Hungarian Biotechnology Student Association --a dynamic event bridging biotech companies, future talent, and industry leaders in Hungary.

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 23/04/2026

Treasure hunt by the sea? Yes please 🌊🦀 Join a fun family day in Trondheim, Norway. Discover crabs and quirky sea creatures, meet marine experts, enjoy live music and take part in a fjæreQuiz. Bring your boots and curiosity. It is going to be a splash! #CitizenScience #FamilyDay #OceanLife

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 28/12/2025

We are wishing you and your families a wonderful and peaceful holiday season. This time between the years is always a good opportunity to reflect what the old year brought and what the new year will bring. We are now in our final year and have achieved a lot, but more to come. Stay tuned!

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 14/10/2025

🧪🧬Can marine science create safer, greener cosmetics? BLUETOOLS is developing bio-based ingredients to replace petroleum-derived ones, from marine sugars that hydrate skin to natural polymers that stabilise creams.

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 24/09/2025

🧪🧬 Marine microbes may hold the key to breaking down plastic. BLUETOOLS is finding enzymes like PETases that can digest PET from bottles and packaging—even at the nano scale. #BlueEconomy #Biotechnology #Cleantech #Sustainability

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 17/09/2025

🧪🧬 Marine organisms offer new ways to make food safer and longer-lasting. BLUETOOLS explores natural ocean compounds that fight spoilage, improve texture, and support sustainability. #FoodSystems #Sustainable #Biotechnology #BlueEconomy

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 29/07/2025

🌊💊 The ocean holds organisms that could transform medicine. BLUETOOLS scientists use AI & metagenomics to discover new antibiotics, anticancer compounds & enzymes for cleaner drug production, unlocking the next wave of treatments. #drugdevelopment #pharmaceuticals #biotechnology #blueeconomy

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 17/07/2025

🧪🦠New study by Bluetools partners at Technion and collaborators shows how marine archaea use HeimdallRs to harvest a broader range of sunlight. Published in Nature Microbiology: www.bluetools-project.eu/how-marine… #MarineMicrobes #Rhodopsins

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 10/07/2025

Some aquatic organisms like corals & sea squirts host microbes that make powerful natural compounds. BLUETOOLS is exploring these for new antimicrobials, antitumor agents & anti-fouling tools. #MarineMicrobiomes #BlueBioeconomy #HEU #Antimicrobial

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 26/06/2025

🦠 Some microbes thrive in extreme places like salty Andes lakes & rocky shores. BLUETOOLS is studying how they survive UV & dryness, searching for genes & enzymes that can be useful for anti-fouling, plastic degradation & more. #blueeconomy #biotech #climatechange #sustainability

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 19/06/2025

Sampling Environment: Waste Environments Bluetools is studying polluted areas where microbes adapt and thrive. These tiny organisms could help clean waste, break down plastics, or even lead to new cosmetics. #blueeconomy #HEU #marinebiology #cleantech

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 08/06/2025

🌊 This #WorldOceansDay, we celebrate the ocean microbiome—the invisible organisms sustaining life. BLUETOOLS is unlocking its power, sustainably. #WOD2025 #BlueBioeconomy #marinebiology

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 06/06/2025

🎉 Congratulations to SINTEF on their 75th anniversary! During a “SINTEF safari” participants explored each other’s labs & learn more about the different research. Our partner Anna Lewin shared the fascinating work from the BLUETOOLS project. 🌊 #SINTEF75 #BLUETOOLS #MarineBiotechnology #Antibiotics

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 30/05/2025

Study from Bluetools partners shows that queuosine, a bacterial molecule, may regulate genes tied to #cancer, brain function, and metabolism, linking #microbiome to gene expression. Read: www.bluetools-project.eu/queuosines… #bioinformatics

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 25/04/2025

Registration is now OPEN for the upcoming ESAB Webinar: Digital sequence information, access and benefit sharing and open science. Implications for #microbiome and #biocatalysis research. 📅 April 30 | 09:00–12:00 CEST 📝 Agenda and Register: www.bluetools-project.eu/esab-webinar... #nagoyaprotocol

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 17/04/2025

Our partners at Technion identified and characterised HulaCCR1, a light-gated ion channel from Lake Hula, using metatranscriptomics. Read more 👉 www.bluetools-project.eu/a-new-chan… #optogenetics #biotechnology

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 28/03/2025

Bluetools is represented at the 8th Conference on #NovelEnzymes 2025 in Budapest with several talks & posters! The conference provides an overview of the latest discoveries, research directions & future trends in #enzyme science. It’s been an incredible opportunity to exchange ideas & developments.

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 26/03/2025

During the past two days the Bluetools consortium held their annual meeting in the beautiful city of Budapest in Hungary. Big thank to our partner Servier Pharmaceuticals for hosting & organising this event! More information is soon on our website. In the meantime have a look at our publications.

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 19/03/2025

Our last GA meeting took place in the sunny city of Alicante. This time, we’re heading to the land of waters—Hungary! 🇭🇺 On March 24th and 25th, our team will be gathering once again to catch up, review the progress on BlueTools, and plan the next steps. Looking forward to great discussions ahead!

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 12/03/2025

BlueTools partners developed the Metagenomics-Toolkit, an ML-driven workflow. The toolkit enables global microbial surveillance. 🔗 Read more: www.bluetools-project.eu/new-ai-pow… #AItool #Metagenomics #Microbiome #GitHub

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Bluetools Project @bluetools-project.eu · 26/02/2025

📽 Watch our project video! 🎉 Discover how the Bluetools experts are unraveling the mysteries of #marinemicrobiomes by seeking sustainable solutions for harnessing nature's compounds. 🧪🧫🔬 Link to full video: youtu.be/7fr7DCcYCj4?...

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