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TWILIGHTED @twilighted-eu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

'Profundidade: Madeira's journey into the deep sea', our new short film by Patrícia Nunes, is now streaming on YouTube: youtu.be/ThXzlsBn370?... #twilighted is an EU-funded project endorsed by the UN #OceanDecade @maremadeira.bsky.social #madeira #documentary #deepsea #shortfilm

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TWILIGHTED @twilighted-eu.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Earlier this month, @maremadeira.bsky.social and ARDITI teams traveled to Norway for the TWILIGHTED Innovation Workshop hosted by NTNU. Head to our TWILIGHTED blog to find out more! twilighted.eu/innovation-w... #TWILIGHTED is an EU-funded project, endorsed by the UN Ocean Decade.

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Annual MARE-Madeira Summer Retreat took us to Fajã dos Padres, last Friday. It was a day of snorkeling, tapas and monk seals! Days like these remind us of the importance of celebrating nature and team spirit. We return, our energy recharged, for another year of discoveries!

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TWILIGHTED @twilighted-eu.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Accepting applications for Impossible Challenges for the 2027 Impossible Things Workshop (#ITW) in Madeira! Would you like to lead a team of diverse thinkers at the 2027 ITW, helping you brainstorm and design solutions to a deep-sea research or conservation challenge?

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

How do we create sustainable, vibrant and regionally relevant blue economies? Check out our new perspective in Cambridge Prisms: Coastal Futures, where we outline our #BlueSkillsAcademy and #BlueCampus concepts: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Fieldwork for the #FCT-funded #LANTERN project has already begun! In a collaboration involving designers, engineers, and biologists, researchers from MARE-Madeira, supported by specialists from AIR Centre and NTNU, are developing light traps to study #zooplankton in Madeira's coastal waters.

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TWILIGHTED @twilighted-eu.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

#ITW27 #ImpossibleThings #TWILIGHTED @maremadeira.bsky.social @unoceandecade.bsky.social #deepsea #accessiblescience Funded by the EU with additional support from Blue Robotics 🙏 twilighted.eu/opportunitie...

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

We're hiring! Who: Early career postdocs What: Operations and logistics of the Madeira '26 Expedition and the Selvagens '27 Expedition Where: Funchal, Madeira Island Start date: 1 Sept Apply by 11 Aug! euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/456885

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

While we were trialling acoustic equipment with our SEAMPHONI partners, GREENOV, in Madeira last week, a sperm whale breached just a few meters away! SEAMPHONI is an EU-funded project improving how Europe monitors and safeguards marine protected areas. seamphoni.eu

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Artists Lena and Eldar visited Madeira last week and worked with our Megafauna team for a new art/science collaboration. Brainstorming, data collection and sperm whale sightings during fieldwork! We have great expectations for this collaboration -- stay tuned!

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

#DeepOmics just won a MARE-Évora Mini Grant! Led by Soraia Vieira, researcher at MARE-UÉvora, and joined by Paola Parretti at MARE-Madeira, this project will explore the biodiversity of deep-sea sediments. Stay tuned for updates!

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Last week, 5 of our students took their posters and presentations to Peniche and participated in the European Marine Biology Symposium #EMBS! We're proud to see the next generation at MARE-Madeira already leaving their mark on the scientific community!

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Mieke Weyn! Mieke successfully defended her thesis on the movements and social behaviors of short-finned pilot whales in the North Atlantic. Her work aids science and conservation (including a potentially important corridor between Madeira and the Canaries!)

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

New project: #HydroPulse has kicked off! From June 22 to 23, we were in Athens at HydroPulse's kick-off meeting. Working with our partners across Europe, this project will create novel technologies to help #hydropower plants: (+)

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

This weekend, some of our youth ambassadors and research team joined SPEA's Scientific Illustration Workshop! This fantastic workshop was led by the talented Catarina Varatojo and held at the Natural History Museum of Funchal!

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Hoje viajamos até ao oceano através da fotografia e do pontilhismo, obras que participaram na exposição da 1ª edição do concurso #MARtístico!

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We're #hiring! Again! #postdoc with acoustic telemetry and advance #SCUBA experience interested in coastal marine ecosystem monitoring: apply by 6 July to join our #ImmerseMPA project team! euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/446493

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We're #hiring! Early career #postdoc (PhD for <3yrs) with #marinescience experience and interest in #deepsea biology and ecology. Applications due 6 July! Learn more: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/446502

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Continuamos a recordar as obras que brilharam na exposição da 1.ª edição do nosso 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐨 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐭í𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐨. Hoje, trazemos uma combinação única de traço, palavra e fotografia. E tu? Como vais expressar a tua ligação ao oceano?

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TWILIGHTED @twilighted-eu.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Save the date! A new conference is coming to town! Join us in Madeira in Sept 2027 to discover and celebrate innovative deep-sea research. TWILIGHTED is a project funded by the EU and endorsed by the UN Ocean Decade. Learn more at twilighted.eu @maremadeira.bsky.social

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

O segundo workshop da Academia Azul foi dedicado à arte de comunicar o #oceano! 𝐀𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐚, 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐬 𝐨 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐳𝐮𝐢𝐬, 𝐝𝐞 𝟖 𝐚 𝟏𝟎 𝐝𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐥𝐡𝐨: mare-madeira.pt/events/tecno...

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Na exposição da 1.ª edição do #concurso #𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐭í𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐨, a biodiversidade e a história do nosso #oceano ganharam vida através de diferentes olhares. Três formatos diferentes, a mesma paixão pelo #mar. INSCRIÇÕES ABERTAS PARA A 2ª EDIÇÃO: mare-madeira.pt/events/marti...

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Mais do que aprender os primeiros passos para criar um negócio e praticar pitches em equipa, o Workshop de #Startups mudou perspetivas. Mas vem aí o próximo workshop... de 8 a 10 de julho!

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Entre dinâmicas desafiantes, cianótipos e pitches falsos, o Workshop de #Startups Azuis focou-se no desenvolvimento de modelos de #negócio, com acompanhamento e aconselhamento dos mentores. Agora, temos o Workshop de #Tecnologias Azuis, de 8 a 10 de julho:

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Last weekend, our ambassadors Diana Dias and Diana Costa headed to Lisbon to participate in #COOL26, where they joined debates, met organizations, and proved that the drive to protect the #marine #ecosystem unites the entire #Macaronesia region:

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Meet the mentors of this year's Blue Skills Workshop! This year, we're focusing on blue #engineering, with experts in marine technology #innovation from academic and business sectors.

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Ao longo das próximas semanas, vamos mostrar algumas das obras selecionadas que brilharam na exposição da nossa 1.ª edição do concurso #MARtístico. É a nossa forma de homenagear o talento incrível que passou por aqui e de o inspirar a fazer o mesmo!

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Junta-te a nós no Workshop de #Tecnologias Azuis! Só precisas de ter entre 16 e 30 anos, residir na Madeira e ter vontade de aprender coisas novas (e até partilhar o que já sabes, se fores do grupo dos que percebem da coisa!).

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Last month we had the opportunity to be part of #MIUT, the Madeira Island Ultra Trail, in a very special way! After registrations sold out, some participants were able to secure their place through #donations to partner organizations, and we had the privilege to be one of them!

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

We have a new doctor! Congratulations to Eva Iñiguez for successfully defending her PhD thesis this month! Eva studied organic UV filters (e.g. from sunscreen) in the marine environment, demonstrating their presence across a wide range of species and throughout the water column.

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TWILIGHTED @twilighted-eu.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

TWILIGHTED is now a UN Ocean Decade Project! We will be actively supporting the Deep Ocean Observing Strategy, an #oceandecade program strengthening international collaborations and collective solutions to deep-sea research. @maremadeira.bsky.social #GEOMAR #NTNU

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Gostas de engenharia? O Workshop de Tecnologias Azuis da Academia Azul chegou! Para jovens dos 16 aos 30 anos, é uma experiência gratuita para jovens interessados em aprender a usar criatividade para criar alternativas de ferramentas de investigação de baixo custo para explorar o oceano.

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Marine SABRES @marinesabres.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

NEW PAPER ALERT! Colleagues from @azti.bsky.social, DTU, MaREI, Cefas, @maremadeira.bsky.social, ARNET – Aquatic Research Network, ARDITI and @rifs-potsdam.bsky.social have recently published in 'npj climate action' 👏 🔗 👉 www.marinesabres.eu/results #EBM #Blueeconomy #Newresearch #Marinemanagement

Details of a new research paper into marine ecosystem-based management of 'wicked problems'.

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

New €4.5 million Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network grant! Check out our blog to learn more about our new Network for Oceanic Sensing and Integrated Science (NOESIS), coordinated by the University of Helsinki. mare-madeira.pt/e4-5-million... @marescience.bsky.social

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Congratulations to Annalisa and Eva for co-leading a successful workshop at the 37th ECS on Contaminants in Marine Mammals! Read the blog: mare-madeira.pt/blog/ and stay tuned for info on a new network!

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Our 2025 Impact Report is now out! mare-madeira.pt/impact/ #impact #aquaticresearch

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Depois do sucesso da 1ª edição, o MARtístico está de volta para continuar a dar voz à criatividade da comunidade madeirense! 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚çõ𝐞𝐬: mare-madeira.pt/events/marti... Ficamos à espera da tua obra oceânica 👀 Com o apoio de Ma'at Environment Fund

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Will you be the one to record the next change in our coast? 👀 Soon, you will be able to contribute to the study of changes along the coast of Madeira. Stay tuned for the launch of this initiative’s website. Follow us to find out more!

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

During the European Ocean Days in Brussels this month, MARE-Madeira participated in the Sustainable Ocean Alliance and @seasatrisk.bsky.social event, "What do European Citizens know and think about marine protected areas?" at the European Parliament.

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Seabird Ecology Lab @seabirdecology.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

This international project brings together partners like @biologiaub.bsky.social , @maremadeira.bsky.social (ARDITI), and the Funchal Ecological Park (Câmara Municipal do Funchal) to better understand and protect this elusive seabird. #MACPuffinus #LIFE2030

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Join us at the Contaminants in Marine Mammals Workshop at the 37th European Cetacean Society Conference in Dundee, Scotland! #ECS2026 Sign up now: europeancetaceansociety.eu/conference-w... 📅 21 April 2026 🕑 2-6pm 📍Dundee Hotel, Dundee, UK

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TWILIGHTED @twilighted-eu.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

How do we inspire young people with ocean science? By creating new activities, testing them, talking about them and trying again... Our TWILIGHTED Ocean Literacy Workshop in Cabo Verde with IMar gave us the chance to learn from others and trial new ideas! Funded by the EU. Video by Patrícia Nunes.

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Today we were featured in Diário de Notícias da Madeira! The Campus Azul project at Lazareto is beginning to gain visibility and a place in the public conversation. We believe in a Madeira that leads in #ocean #science, #innovation, and in bridging knowledge with #community.

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Discover #BLUE: Biotelemetry for Life Underwater and Education, led by our Researcher Filipe Alves! BLUE tracks delphinids in Madeira using satellite #biotelemetry to uncover habitat use and human impact zones, while engaging communities in #ocean conservation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdcF...

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BLUE – Biotelemetry for Life Underwater and Education | MARE | ARDITI

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

#ProjectBLUE studies habitats used by ocean giants in Macaronesia, especially around Madeira. Anita, our research technician, met with students to explain what biotelemetry is and how it helps track cetaceans. Funded by the FAM Foundation.

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Society for the Study of Marine Bioinvasions @marinebioinvasions.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Incredible week in Madeira! #ICMBXII brought together scientists and friends from around the world to discuss #marine #invasive #species. 🎥 Watch the full recap: youtu.be/8JUa29H2DEA We hope everyone enjoyed their time on the island! See you in Cape Town next year!

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12th International Conference on Marine Bioinvasions #ICMBXII

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

We’re hiring!! www.arditi.pt/pt/concursos... Join our team as an investigator on two Interreg Mac Capitalization projects: DiveReporter_MAC and MAC - DroneAI. The ideal candidate has a background in marine science and experience engaging stakeholders and communities in citizen science

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

🇬🇧New species alert for Madeira! The Pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata) is found throughout tropical and subtropical regions, but had never been sighted in Madeira until August 2025, when the whale-watching operator H2O Madeira sighted a group of ~50 individuals! 📷 H2O Madeira

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MARE-Madeira @maremadeira.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Out now: a new 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 and the first for freshwater ecosystems in #Madeira! Here, we cover our main findings related to the endangered European eel -- our only native freshwater fish -- and non-indigenous species. mare-madeira.pt/impact/polic...

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