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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 19h

🌱 At the edge of an #invasion, #ecology and #evolution interact—shaping spread, impacts and opportunities for control. Our new synthesis explores why invasion fronts matter for biodiversity management. Led by Phillip Haubrock. 📖 doi.org/10.1111/ele.... #InvasiveSpecies #bioinvasions 🌍🌐🧪

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 22h

What happens when marine ecology meets culinary creativity? 👨‍🍳🌊 On 22 October, restaurants from Santorini & the Cyclades & renowned chefs join forces around one unusual ingredient: lionfish. Join us: guardias.eu/from-threat-... #GuardIAS #Lionfish #Santorini #InvasiveSpecies #bioinvasions

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

Η θαλάσσια οικολογία συναντά τη γαστρονομία! 👨‍🍳🌊 Ελάτε στην προσπάθεια για GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ για τη μεγαλύτερη γευσιγνωσία λεοντόψαρου! 📍 Santo 1911, Βλυχάδα, Σαντορίνη 📅 22 Οκτωβρίου 2026 🍴 Ελεύθερη είσοδος • Ζωντανή μουσική #GuardIAS #GuinnessWorldRecords #Σαντορίνη #FromThreatToOpportunity

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

Marine ecology meets culinary creativity! 👨‍🍳🌊 Join our GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt for the Largest Lionfish Tasting Event! 📍 Santo 1911, Vlychada, Santorini 📅 22 October 2026 🍴 Free entry • Live music #GuardIAS #Lionfish #GuinnessWorldRecords #CPF #InvasiveSpecies #bioinvasions #Santorini

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Congratulations to #GuardIAS member Teun Everts (INBO) on two recent awards! 🏆 Eos Pipet Audience Award, recognising promising early-career researchers in Flanders. 🏆 Best Presentation Award at NEOBIOTA 2026 in Brussels. Well-deserved recognition for his research and science communication!

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

David Bruce Conn delivered a fascinating webinar yesterday on Invasive Alien Species and Infectious Diseases, featuring numerous examples from around the world. If you missed it, you can still watch the recording on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPX1...

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Invasive Alien Species and Infectious Diseases: Threats and Opportunities

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

It starts in a couple of hours. Do not miss it! #bioinvasions #InvasiveSpecies #OneHealth #InfectiousDiseases #IAS 🌐🌍

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

What if part of the solution could be… served? 🍽️🐠 On 22 October, the lionfish moves from sea to plate as we explore new opportunities for gastronomy and coastal communities. Join us: guardias.eu/from-threat-... #GuardIAS #Lionfish #Santorini #InvasiveSpecies #bioinvasions

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

We recognise it instantly. 🐠 But how much do we really know about lionfish? On 21–22 October in Santorini, scientists, fishers and the local community will explore how an ecological threat can become an opportunity. #GuardIAS #Lionfish #Santorini #InvasiveSpecies #bioinvasions 🧪🌐🌍

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

GR (EN 👇) Το αναγνωρίζουμε εύκολα. 🐠 Αλλά πόσα γνωρίζουμε πραγματικά για το #λεοντόψαρο; Στις 21–22 Οκτωβρίου στη #Σαντορίνη, επιστήμονες, αλιείς και τοπική κοινωνία συζητούν πώς μια απειλή μπορεί να γίνει ευκαιρία. #GuardIAS #Lionfish #Santorini #FromThreatToOpportunity #CPF #Grants_2026

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Μπορείς να φας ένα οικολογικό πρόβλημα; 🐠🍴 Στις 21–22 Οκτωβρίου στη Σαντορίνη, επιστήμη, κοινωνία και γαστρονομία συναντιούνται γύρω από το λεοντόψαρο. Από την Απειλή στην Ευκαιρία. #GuardIAS #Lionfish #Santorini #CPF #InvasiveSpecies #bioinvasions #Biodiversity #FromThreatToOpportunity

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🌿 Final day of the #GuardIAS Annual Meeting in Pavia Today focused on stakeholder engagement, from the GuardIAS MOOCs to hands-on games and using Bow Tie analysis in #InvasiveAlienSpecies management. A strong finish to three days of learning and collaboration. #IAS #BioInvasions

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Supporting the next generation of researchers 🌊 The #GuardIAS Early Career Researcher network is building connections, sharing experiences and strengthening collaboration across Horizon Europe marine projects. Read more: guardias.eu/building-net... #InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #BioInvasions

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🌿 Day 2 of the #GuardIAS Annual Meeting in Pavia Today focused on collaboration, communication, and the 11 GuardIAS case studies, with updates on citizen science, eDNA, management approaches, ecological impacts, and wider EU partnerships. #InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #BioInvasions #InvasiveSpecies

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

How can new technologies help us detect invasive alien species earlier? At #NEOBIOTA2026, #GuardIAS and @onestop-project.eu presented two emerging tools being tested across Europe, from AI-powered plant detection to automated early alerts. 🌱🔎 Read more: guardias.eu/testing-new-...

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INVASIVESNET @invasivesnet.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🚨 The fourth webinar INVASIVESNET - GuardIAS will be held on October 13th! Do not miss it! 🚨 📝 Registration is open: buff.ly/EkgJ6gy or by scanning the QR code. 🎬️ Remember that you can rewatch all previous webinars on our YouTube Channel! @guardias.bsky.social

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Day 1 of the #GuardIAS Annual Meeting in Pavia 🌿 Updates from across the project, from AI, robotics, drones and eDNA to biodiversity mapping and stakeholder engagement. Lots happening across the different stages of IAS management. #InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #BioInvasions #InvasiveSpecies

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

From observers to partners. 🌊 At #ICESASC2026, #GuardIAS showcased how local diving teams can move beyond reporting invasive lionfish to actively participating in repeated removals and monitoring. Relationships → Trust → Responsibility #InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #BioInvasions #InvasiveSpecies

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Anthony Ricciardi @ecoinvasions.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Classic example of invasional meltdown. The ants have a mutualism with introduced scale insects. Ant attacks have severely reduced native land crabs, thus altering the forest understory & lowering resistance to invasion by giant African land snails. #bioinvasions scienceofficial.org/nature/yello...

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Yellow Crazy Ants Defeat Red Crabs with Chemical Attack on Christmas Island

BBC footage shows yellow crazy ants using formic acid to overpower red crabs, highlighting an invasive species crisis that has devastated Christmas Island's ecosystem for decades.

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

BioBoost+ & #GuardIAS went to Taipei, as case studies in a class on AI applications in marine science at the Institute of Oceanography, National Taiwan University. Theory, then a 2-hours active learning session including group discussion and an R tutorial on evaluating AI performance.

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Today is the deadline for Abstract submissions for the GuardIAS & @invasivesnet.bsky.social Virtual Conference 2026. Don't miss the opportunity! #GuardIAS #InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #BioInvasions #InvasiveSpecies

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INVASIVESNET @invasivesnet.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Get to know our keynote speaker! Prof. Steven Loiselle will present FreshWater Watch, a global citizen science initiative coordinated by Earthwatch Europe. Don't miss the 2nd GuardIAS Virtual Conference! It's FREE, and abstract submission is open until 21st September 👇️ @guardias.bsky.social

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🔔 The deadline to submit your abstract for the GuardIAS & @invasivesnet.bsky.social Virtual Conference 2026 has been extended to 21 September 🔔 More info: guardias.eu/welcome-to-t... #GuardIAS #InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #BioInvasions #InvasiveSpecies

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

⏰ Only 3 days left! Submit your abstract for the 2nd #GuardIAS & #INVASIVESNET Virtual Conference (19–20 Nov): #eDNA, #AI, #CitizenScience & smarter IAS monitoring. 🌍 Free online event. Deadline: 14 Sept. guardias.eu/guardias-inv... @invasivesnet.bsky.social #bioinvasions #invasivespecies

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Join the 2nd #GuardIAS & #INVASIVESNET Virtual Conference, 19–20 Nov! Focus: cost-efficient detection & monitoring of invasive alien species, from #eDNA and #AI to #CitizenScience. Abstracts due 14 Sept. guardias.eu/welcome-to-t... #BioInvasions #InvasiveSpecies #biodiversity #AquaticEcology

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INVASIVESNET @invasivesnet.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🚨Don't forget! Free registration for the 2nd GuardIAS Virtual Conference is OPEN! And abstract submission closes on 14th September! The conference will take place on 19-20 November on Zoom. More information scanning the QR code 👇 Spread the word and stay tuned for news! @guardias.bsky.social

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Society for the Study of Marine Bioinvasions @marinebioinvasions.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Meet the team behind ICMB 2027 Our dedicated team is working to deliver a memorable conference - from securing inspiring keynotes to planning exciting field trips and every detail in between. We can't wait to welcome you to Cape Town! #bioinvasions #AlienSpecies #CapeTown #SouthAfrica #ICMB

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Not detected ≠ absent. Aquatic invasive alien species can be hardest to find when numbers are still low, exactly when early detection matters most. Explore #GuardIAS MOOC #2 on early detection and monitoring: guardias.eu/mooc-2/ #InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #BioInvasions #InvasiveSpecies

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Tracking pink salmon in Northern Norway. 🐟 Using eDNA, blowfly iDNA, and bow-tie analysis to map their impact on the Arctic tundra, see how we're scaling up detection of 'zombie' salmon. 🔗 guardias.eu/case-study-6... #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions #InvasiveAlienSpecies

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🔔 Registration is open for the second #GuardIAS Virtual Conference, hosted in collaboration with @invasivesnet.bsky.social 🔔 For more details on the programme, key dates, and submissions, visit: guardias.eu/welcome-to-t... #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions #InvasiveAlienSpecies

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Anthony Ricciardi @ecoinvasions.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Ecological roulette in the Strait of Hormuz: “Species will certainly be departing the Persian Gulf on and in ships—that’s the inevitable part,” said Jim Carlton. “But we have a difficult time predicting when and where invasions will occur.” #bioinvasions insideclimatenews.org/news/0108202...

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A Fleet Idled by Conflict Is Now Spinning an ‘Ecological Roulette’ Across the World’s Ports - Inside Climate News

Vessels stalled for months in the Strait of Hormuz are fouled with marine life. Scientists agree some will seed species invasions as the ships disperse. What they can’t say is whether anyone would not...

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

🌊 New paper out! Our Pan-Mediterranean larval collectors network reveals the ongoing spread of the invasive pearl oyster Pinctada radiata and shows how larval collectors can detect invasions years before field observations. doi.org/10.1016/j.ma... #InvasiveSpecies #MarineEcology #bioinvasions

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Data gathering that took 1–2 weeks now takes ~1 hour with the new multi-agent AI tool built by Samuel Vander Velpen (@vicuniwgtn.bsky.social) for #GuardIAS to accelerate research on #InvasiveAlienSpecies. Demo: gias-tool.streamlit.app GitHub: github.com/Nelson-AI-Labs/GIAS.git

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INVASIVESNET @invasivesnet.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

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OneSTOP @onestop-project.eu · 24/07/2026

🔎 Have you already subscribed to our newsletter? 👉 You can do it now and receive the upcoming issue 3️⃣ directly in your inbox 🔗Sign up now: dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/128157...

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The Ricciardians @ricciardilab.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Atlantic blue crabs are proliferating in Italian lagoons under climate change. “They completely destroy clam farms. They completely eat all the seeds, even larger Manila clams,” said an ecologist. “They completely disrupt the ecological network.” #bioinvasions www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-...

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An American blue crab took over Italian lagoons. Now fishers are looking for new careers

he crustacean — a prized seafood in Maryland, elsewhere along the US eastern seaboard and the Gulf of Mexico — had overrun the Po Delta, devouring the cultural staple that once provided a livelihood f...

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🎉 Great to see #GuardIAS innovation in action! Our #BRUV (baited remote underwater camera) + hydrophone system is now supporting #CaRe-GR surveys in the Ionian Sea, combining video & #UnderwaterAcoustics to improve #biodiversity monitoring and #IAS detection. 🌊🎙️ #Bioacoustics #MarineEcology

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

On 25–26 May 2026, the second #GuardIAS best-practice workshop took place in Florence, Italy. Over 30 participants shared their experience on invasive crayfish management. The session also marked the start of a new community for crayfish management. Read more 👉 guardias.eu/guardias-wor...

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Latest data on the African clawed frog 🐸 How do you find a cryptic invader hiding in thick mud? #GuardIAS is using advanced eDNA barcoding & "quicklime" treatments to protect Belgian wetlands. 🔗 Read the case study and factsheet: guardias.eu/case-study-3... #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions

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Anthony Ricciardi @ecoinvasions.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The global spread of this beetle “will fundamentally alter ecosystem structure and landscape dynamics wherever it gains a foothold.” I also expect it will exacerbate the urban heat island effect by reducing the tree canopy in every city it invades. #bioinvasions www.science.org/content/arti...

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Tree-killing beetle is spreading to urban forests around the world

As researchers piece together the pest’s global trek, countries are working to contain the growing threat

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Dr Angel Borja @drangelborja.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

we are entering into the #Invasivecene, exacerbated by #climatechange. Here, in the Bay of Biscay we have many invasives growing: Rugulopteryx okamurae, Sargassum muticum, some planarians, bivalves, etc. #MarineEcoology #Research

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CaRe-GR project @care-gr.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🦁🐟 #Lionfish everywhere! During our Ionian Sea surveys, #CaRe-GR recorded widespread Pterois miles, along with Diadema setosum and invasive rabbitfish (Siganus luridus & S. rivulatus). Controlling these invaders is key to protecting Mediterranean reefs. #MarineEcology #bioinvasions #InvasiveSpecies

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Anthony Ricciardi @ecoinvasions.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Quote: "Invasions are not just about which species arrive, but about how multiple newcomers interact with one another once they do. Co-invasions can affect ecological communities far beyond what single-species approaches predict." #bioinvasions #invasivespecies www.anoleannals.org/2026/06/14/i...

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Invaders Don’t Come Alone: Rethinking Biological Invasions Through Co-invasion

Species invasions are usually studied one at a time, but ecosystems rarely have that luxury. This project began with a simple frustration: while reading about invasive predators, invasive competito…

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 #GuardIAS #SummerSchool at Nord University in Bodø, Norway! 🇳🇴🧬 A huge thank you to all the brilliant trainers and trainees for a busy and productive week 👏 🔗 Read the full recap: guardias.eu/highlights-f... #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions #InvasiveAlienSpecies

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🐟 Lionfish event - From Threat to Opportunity! Leaders, chefs & University of the Aegean met in Santorini to plan an Oct 2026 event turning invasive lionfish into sustainable seafood. Organised by the #GuardIAS project to protect local marine biodiversity. #InvasiveSpecies #IAS #BioInvasions

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

82% fewer invasive crayfish in Italy 🦞📉 #GuardIAS is proving that precision trapping and community action can stop the red swamp crayfish in Tuscany & Lombardy. Read the case study and grab the factsheet: 🔗 guardias.eu/case-study-1... #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions #InvasiveAlienSpecies

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

💻🧬 Day 5 of the #GuardIAS #SummerSchool ended with bioinformatics labs. After a week spanning fieldwork, qPCR/ddPCR, metabarcoding, policy and ethics, thanks to Nord University, all trainers and trainees for an inspiring experience and excellent collaboration! 👏 #eDNA @joostraeymaekers.bsky.social

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

🌍⚖️ Day 5 of the #GuardIAS #SummerSchool tackled ethics and governance in #eDNA research. From the CBD and Nagoya Protocol to the debate on digital sequence information as a genetic resource, participants explored challenges for biodiversity science, equity and data sharing.

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

💻🧬 Day 4 of the #GuardIAS #SummerSchool continued with #bioinformatics! From HTS data processing and ASVs to the MJOLNIR pipeline, participants explored how millions of DNA reads become biodiversity data for #eDNA monitoring, biosecurity and invasion science. #Metabarcoding

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