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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 8h

#eDNA can play a pivotal role in achieving the #WFD goals. We have developed policy recommendations, a Technical Blueprint, and a Roadmap to integrate eDNA into WFD monitoring. 📥 Access our submission for the WFD revision: tinyurl.com/3vmcj8av #Water #Biodiversity

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🌊The EU’s revision of the #MSFD was an opportunity to highlight eDNA and biomonitoring. Read our submission: tinyurl.com/y2cce78m Our outputs can help: 🔹 Detect biodiversity changes 🔹 Standardise data 🔹 Support adaptive ecosystem management #Marine #Biodiversity

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

♻️The eDNAqua-Plan Sustainability Plan is here! It outlines how our proposed vision could be sustained and governed. 📥 zenodo.org/records/2214... While the project may be concluding, our commitment to advancing #eDNA is just beginning! #Biodiversity #Sustainability

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🛣️ eDNAquaPlan Roadmap is LIVE! Our FAIRer eDNA ecosystem guide is now public: ✅ Standardise monitoring ✅ Align with MSFD/WFD/OceanEye ✅ Foster collaboration 🔗 zenodo.org/records/2214... Our legacy lives on! #eDNA #Biodiversity @horizoneu.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @embrc.eu @ebi.embl.org @vliz.be

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The #eDNAqua-Plan closure event was a celebration! From a blueprint for a European eDNA digital ecosystem to delivering recommendations for aquatic biomonitoring, we're grateful for this journey. ✅ Explore lnkd.in/ebMXTdru & ednaquaplan.com ✅ Join #eDNAEurope & #eDNA4Policy Stay tuned!

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

💡eDNAqua-Plan Supports the #WFD Revision, offering ready-to-use solutions for key challenges: 🔹Harmonised monitoring 🔹Policy alignment 🔹Pilot-proven results 📘 Read our submission: lnkd.in/ezM-MB-z 💪 Use our outputs to strengthen yours: lnkd.in/eJggj_Tp #WFD #eDNA #WaterMonitoring #WaterPolicy

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🎉Today is #eDNAquaPlan’s project last day—but our mission lives on. Thank you everyone for 3 years of innovation! We are launching the post-project phase: Open resources and dissemination of results 🔗 tinyurl.com/eDNAqZenodo Be part of this next chapter! #Biodiversity #eDNA

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

📘 The #eDNAquaPlan Blueprint v2.0 is LIVE! Tailored recommendations for all eDNA stakeholders + flowcharts & technical diagrams to standardise & scale. 🔗 zenodo.org/records/2212... @ec.europa.eu @horizoneu.bsky.social @vliz.be @embrc.eu #eDNA #Biodiversity #FAIRdata #DNA #Ocean #Waters

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

1 Week Left: eDNAqua-Plan’s Legacy! The project is coming to an end, but its outcomes remain available & we hope we can keep making a positive impact! 🤿 Dive into our results and tools: ednaquaplan.com Stay tuned for eDNAqua-Plan's latest news! #Biodiversity

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

#eDNAquaPlan’s legacy lives on Explore: ✅ Technical Blueprint for FAIRer eDNA data ✅ Vision Fact Sheet for digital innovation ✅ Policy recommendations for WFD & MSFD 🔗 tinyurl.com/eDNAqZenodo Thank you to our team, partners, & supporters #eDNA #Biodiversity #FAIRdata @ec.europa.eu #DNA #science

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

2 Weeks Left! We are getting closer to the wrap-up. But the project's impact on FAIRer aquatic biodiversity monitoring will remain! Find out about our upcoming deliverables: ✅ Roadmap ✅ Sustainability plan Visit our website for our legacy: ednaquaplan.com #biodiversity @ec.europa.eu #MissionOcean

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🏆 #eDNAquaPlan’s 3-year journey: ✅ Influenced MSFD, WFD & EU Ocean/Water Strategies ✅ Final event at @Europarl_EN w/ MEP Paulo do Nascimento Cabral ✅ Built a FAIR eDNA ecosystem via workshops & interviews 🙏 Thank you! 📥 Explore outputs: tinyurl.com/eDNAqZenodo #biodiversity

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

3 Weeks Left: the eDNAqua-Plan’s Legacy The project concludes on 31/08, but our impact on aquatic biodiversity monitoring is just beginning🧬 We’ll be sharing: ✅ Key achievements ✅ Legacy resources ✅ How YOU can stay involved post-project Find out more & explore next steps! ednaquaplan.com

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Our recommendations align with @EU_Commission’s Water Resilience R&I Strategy, enabling EWS & cross-legislative synergies. ✔ Enable eDNA in WFD reporting ✔ Fund federated eDNA reference libraries ✔ Require FAIR DMP's for EU projects ✔ Support cross-sectoral follow-up actions ➡️ tinyurl.com/34r8vtvv

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

We developed a Blueprint & Roadmap for a FAIRer #eDNA digital ecosystem for scalable ocean observation. Our recommendations align with the @ec.europa.eu Ocean Research & Innovation Strategy & #OceanEye, placing Europe as a leader in biodiversity monitoring. 📥 tinyurl.com/5evnbwnf #Biodiversity

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Reliable #eDNA analysis depends on robust, curated reference databases. Strengthening these resources is key to accurate species identification — especially as methods expand to metabarcoding and long-read sequencing. #eDNA depends on robust, curated reference databases. #Biodiversity #Knowledge

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

🧬Unlocking #eDNA for #biodiversity Our new posters & fact sheets show how eDNA supports #MSFD, #WFD, #OceanPact & #OceanEye. Explore how we’re building a roadmap for a FAIRer, harmonised eDNA digital ecosystem for a sustainable future 🔗 tinyurl.com/52fk5uay @horizoneu.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

#eDNA has grown in the last decades, but methods are often developed in isolation, making it harder to exchange data, compare results, & scale up. This commentary highlights what standardisation is & why it matters➡️ tinyurl.com/26n6z23y #Biodiversity #DNA #Standard

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Thank you for a successful #eDNAquaPlan event! With CostasKadis, and hosted by MEP Paulo do Nascimento Cabral, we discussed eDNA’s role in EU policy & FAIR data ecosystems at the @europarl.europa.eu with scientists, industry & policymakers. Next: Roadmap & Sustainability Plan! #Biodiversity #EU

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

🧬🌊 eDNAqua-Plan's recommendations for a federated system of taxonomically curated reference libraries A critical step towards scaling (e)DNA-based monitoring & research for supporting evidence-based policy. 🔗 Explore the recommendations: tinyurl.com/46tkrsx4 #eDNA #DNA #Biodiversity @ec.europa.eu

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

eDNAqua-Plan Blueprint A vision for a FAIRer, machine-actionable digital ecosystem for #eDNA data 🔹Synthesizes key project outputs 🔹Identifies operational, technical & governance changes 🔹From fragmentation → connection 🔗 tinyurl.com/4jr8bnk9 #Biodiversity #Data #DNA

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🔁🧬 Watch the eDNAqua-Plan Workshop replay! The recorded presentations are now available online. The insights from the event are critical to build the eDNAqua-Plan Roadmap. And, shape the feasibility of a federated DNA-based digital ecosystem. Stay tuned for more news! 🎥 tinyurl.com/mudeb7y8

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Stakeholder Workshop: Optimising the DNA data pipeline for aquatic biomonitoring - eDNAqua-Plan

17 April, 2026

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

We are happy to share that eDNAqua-Plan has had an oral presentation at the #EuroGOOSConference. Knowing your insights is precious for our Roadmap on a federated DNA-based data digital ecosystem. Do not hesitate to reach out to our folks on site! Thank you for having us @eurogoos.eu

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

A study in the Yangtze River studies how #eDNA & network analysis offer a more holistic, scalable approach: ✔️ Faster assessment ✔️ Better scalability ✔️ More robust insight into ecosystem dynamics ✔️ Support for more informed management decisions 👉 tinyurl.com/kvk8kxcp

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Merging eDNA and ecological network analysis to assess aquatic ecosystem status

Aquatic ecosystems are essential for human environments, however, are highly sensitive to external disturbances, making accurate assessment crucial. T…

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

How can #DNA #biodiversity data support policy & monitoring needs? eDNAqua-Plan deliverables provide: • Recommendations for MSFD & WFD monitoring • Technically assessed workflows for a harmonised ecosystem Turning science into action. 👉 tinyurl.com/yw3x53ws

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

#eDNA offers new possibilities for understanding water flow, catchment dynamics, & environmental change. By pairing its monitoring with hydrological observations, researchers can unlock a more complete view of how ecosystems function. What do you think? 💡

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

🧬🌊 We're heading to #BioMonWeek! We’re thrilled to join & share how a federated DNA-based data digital ecosystem can boost biodiversity monitoring. Stay tuned to find out more! 🔗Registrations closing on 30/04/2026: tinyurl.com/3v93n9v4 #Biodiversity #data #DNA

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

🧬🤝We appreciate the insight you shared in the eDNAqua-Plan Stakeholder Online Workshop Stay tuned to learn how your voice is shaping the European DNA-based data digital ecosystem roadmap! #DNA #eDNA #Data #FAIR #Biodiversity #Policy #Standards #Digital #Genetics #Monitoring

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

The KEN-marine survey aims to understand how National & EU-funded projects: 🔸Work on marine biodiversity knowledge gaps 🔸Link to policies' targets & indicators 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/KQJHVB2 Results will be presented at the ECSA Conference (24-27 August, 2026, in Brussels) @bioagora.eu

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

eDNAqua-Plan Stakeholder Online #Workshop Registration closes today! Give your insights on #DNA-based #biodiversity monitoring, #data standardisation, & #policy alignment for the #eDNAquaPlan roadmap! 📅17/04/26 | 14h00-16h00 CEST 👉 tinyurl.com/3ut7jkvb

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Stakeholder Workshop: Optimising the DNA data pipeline for aquatic biomonitoring - eDNAqua-Plan

17 April 2026

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

How to support policy & monitoring needs? eDNAqua-Plan deliverables provide: •Recommendations for MSFD & WFD monitoring •Analysis on standards & interoperability •Technically assessed workflows for a harmonised #DNA based #data digital ecosystem 👉 ednaquaplan.com/results/deli... #Biodiversity

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Deliverables - eDNAqua-Plan

Explore the comprehensive array of deliverables achieved through the eDNAqua-Plan project, a pioneering endeavor at the forefront of advancing aquatic environmental DNA (eDNA) research. Our meticulous...

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EMBRC (European Marine Biological Resource Centre) @embrc.eu · 10/04/2026

Blue Tech Europe 2026 is bringing together government, industry, researchers, & investors to explore innovations in marine observation technologies & bolster Europe’s growing ocean observation ecosystem. Learn more & register 🔗 swll.to/YY2MAD Registration deadline: 12 April, 23:59 CEST

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

👩🏻‍💻 eDNAqua-Plan Stakeholder Online #Workshop Give your insights on #DNA-based #biodiversity monitoring, #data standardisation, & #policy alignment for the #eDNAquaPlan roadmap! 📅17/04/26 More information 👉 tinyurl.com/3ut7jkvb Registration closes on 14/04/26

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

With increasing pressures on ecosystems, biodiversity monitoring must evolve. #eDNA provides a scalable, non-invasive, and efficient approach to track species across broad landscapes. #Nature #Restoration #Biodiversity #Monitoring #Genomics

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

📢Major milestone for eDNAqua-Plan! Key outcomes on standards, interoperability, workflows & policy integration of a future digital ecosystem for DNA-based biodiversity data are now available. 👉 ednaquaplan.com/results/deli... #DNA #Data #Biodiversity #eDNA #Policy @horizoneu.bsky.social

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

🧬How can we build a better FAIR & harmonised digital ecosystem for #DNA-based #data? 🔗Dive into eDNAqua-Plan, trying to answer this question: ednaquaplan.com/results/ 💬 What’s YOUR vision for DNA-based data in biodiversity-related policies? Let’s discuss! #eDNA #genetics #Science #biodiversity

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eDNAqua-Plan outcomes - eDNAqua-Plan

Dive into the significant results reached throughout the eDNAqua-Plan project, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to building the roadmap of a future digital ecosystem for DNA-based biodiversity da...

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

We’re building a rodamap for a federated #DNA-based #data digital ecosystem that supports #biodiversity monitoring based on: ✔Standardising (meta)data ✔Linking biobanks, reference libraries & workflows ✔Implementing DNA-based methods into #EU policies 🔗Explore: ednaquaplan.com #eDNA #genetics

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Milestone 14: Bluprint Workshop - eDNAqua-Plan

The eDNAqua-Plan Blueprint Workshop (Oct 2025) united stakeholders to design a future interoperable eDNA digital ecosystem. Addressing gaps in standards, sharing, and data reusability, it emphasized F...

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

📢eDNAqua-Plan Stakeholder Online #Workshop We'll explore #eDNAquaPlan roadmap & gather your feedback on #DNA-based #biodiversity monitoring, #data standardisation, & #policy alignment. 📅17/014/26 Check out the agenda! ⏰Register until 14/04/26: tinyurl.com/joineDNA @vliz.be @syke.fi @embrc.eu

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

🧬✨eDNAqua-Plan website just got an upgrade: 🔹Improved navigation to find resources, tools, & project updates 🔹Access to technical resources 🔹Dissemination materials (comms kit, publications) 🔗 Dive in: ednaquaplan.com #eDNA #DNA #Genetics #Biodiversity #data

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Milestone 14: Bluprint Workshop - eDNAqua-Plan

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

For #eDNA to burst into its full potential in biodiversity monitoring, it needs to: ✅Align data standards ✅Use standardised metadata ✅Be integrated into EU environmental strategies 🔗 Explore #eDNAquaPlan work on this: tinyurl.com/eDNAZenodo #Biodiversity #Data

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

📢 #eDNAquaPlan publication The paper identifies critical gaps in #eDNA metadata reporting across Europe and outlines potential solutions. Read the full study 👇 tinyurl.com/eDNApaper #Biodiversity #Data #Science @horizoneu.bsky.social

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

💾 #Biodiversity monitoring doesn’t stop at sampling. Repositories, metadata, and interoperability are just as critical for turning #eDNA data into long-term knowledge. #Data #OpenScience

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

🧬 eDNA has changed how we observe biodiversity — but its real impact depends on how well our data, standards, and infrastructures connect. Building that connection is a shared effort. #eDNA #Interoperability #FAIRdata #Data #Biodiversity

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

🧬#eDNA is emerging as a scalable, policy-ready tool to measure biodiversity change & support global frameworks like the Kunming–Montreal targets. Let's keep moving towards the digital ecosystem that is needed for this. ednaquaplan.com #Biodiversity #Science #Policy

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Stakeholder Workshop: Optimising the eDNA data pipeline for aquatic biomonitoring - eDNAqua-Plan

In the context of the eDNAqua-Plan project and led by the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ), is to discuss our Blueprint for an eDNA Digital Ecosystem in Europe

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

🌍 For #eDNA to support environmental policy and management, trust is key. That trust is built through transparent methods, shared standards, and quality frameworks adopted by the community. #Data #Standards #Biodiversity

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