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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

🦈 Last 2 spots available! Two cancellations have opened the final places for the Sharks of the Maldives Workshop, 3–10 Oct 🇲🇻 Join MaRHE Center & Shark Research Mexico for hands-on shark research: BRUVS, photogrammetry, drones & fieldwork. 🔗 en.unimib.it/news/worksho... 📩 workshop.marhe@unimib.it

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

🪸 That's a wrap, ICRS 2026! An inspiring week of sharing research, discovering exciting coral reef science, and meeting colleagues from around the world. Talks, posters, great conversations, and plenty of new ideas to take back into the field. Thanks, Auckland and thanks, ICRS. Until next time! 🌊

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🪸 We’re heading to #ICRS2026 in Auckland! 🇳🇿 🎤 Talks: Davide Seveso (21 Jul), Federica Siena (21 Jul), Enrico Montalbetti (23 Jul) 🪧 Posters: Jacopo Gobbato & Lorenzo Massimo Toniolo (@lmtoniolo.bsky.social) (20 Jul), Simone Montano (22 Jul) Come say hello if you’re there too! 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🪸 New paper! 🪸 Why do some corals handle heat better than others? Using metabolomics, we found that two closely related coral species exposed to the same heat stress adopted completely different metabolic strategies highlighting metabolic plasticity. www.cell.com/iscience/ful...

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

🌏 Mangroves in the Maldives are small, fragmented, and critically endangered — yet still largely overlooked. 📊 The work provides the first habitat-specific framework for mangrove restoration in the archipelago. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 Great to host the University of Exeter again at MaRHE Center in the Maldives! 🌊 Students joined us on Magoodhoo Island for a hands-on workshop in tropical marine ecology — learning coral reef sampling & monitoring directly in the field 🐠🪸 See you again soon!

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

⭐️📄 New study on crown-of-thorns outbreaks (𝘈𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪) in the Gulf of Oman Combining ecology + genetics, it shows how a single species drove a severe outbreak and how targeted removal can quickly reduce impacts on corals 🪸 🔗 dx.doi.org/10.1007/s412... #MarineScience #CoralReefs #Acanthaster

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

🪱📄 New paper out! First comprehensive checklist of marine flatworms in the Maldives: 39 species across 9 families — and still much to discover. A key baseline for future taxonomy & conservation 🌊 🔗 dx.doi.org/10.1007/s412... #MarineScience #Biodiversity #Flatworms

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Join the Sharks of the Maldives Workshop (3–10 Oct 2026 🇲🇻) — a hands-on scientific diving experience on shark research & monitoring. Fieldwork, BRUVS, drones & data analysis with marine scientists 🌊 ⏳ Apply by 26 June 🔗 en.unimib.it/news/worksho... #Sharks #MarineScience #Maldives #Workshop

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Mild stress comes from direct particle contact. Stronger effects — tissue swelling, polyp retraction, bleaching — come from leachates of weathered plastics. 🌊🪸 Realistic exposure scenarios are key to understanding microplastic risks for reefs. 📄 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

🌊🪸 Congrats to Enrico Montalbetti on receiving a JMSE Travel Grant to attend ICRS 2026 in Auckland 🇳🇿! The grant supports research on coral metabolic responses to thermal stress — contributing to global discussions on reef resilience in a changing climate.

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

🌊 Applications open for MTMT 2026! Hands-on workshop on coral reef mapping & monitoring 🪸 From UAVs to underwater photogrammetry, GIS & fieldwork at MaRHE Center (Maldives). 📍 Magoodhoo | 📅 25 Apr–3 May 2026 🔗 www.mtmt.cloud/wp-content/u...

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

🔥🌊 New research | 2026 Wildfire ash doesn’t stop at the coast. We show that ash entering seawater induces oxidative stress, early bleaching signals, and photoacclimation responses in 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘴𝘢, a key Mediterranean coral. Wildfires are an emerging marine stressor 🌍🪸 doi.org/10.1016/j.ma...

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

⚽🪸 Another great session of Playing with Corals wrapped up! Together with Inter Campus & the UEFA Foundation, we’re blending football and coral education to empower young ocean stewards in the Maldives ✨ Thanks to all partners and the Maldivian Ministry of Sport for the continued support 💙

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 Meet our Maldivian Scholarship awardee, Hadin Musad from MUI at Six Senses Laamu! He joined our CBASS Workshop to train in coral heat-tolerance testing and is now applying these skills in Laamu Atoll to support reef resilience 🌡🪸 Proud to collaborate with MUI 🌿 #CBASS #coralresearch #marhecenter

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Just wrapped up the 2nd edition of the CBASS workshop in the Maldives! 🌍 A full week of hands-on work assessing coral thermotolerance amid climate change. 🌡🪸 Huge thanks to @reefgenomics.bsky.social our MaRHE team and all participants. More updates soon — see you in the next edition! 💙

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

November is Coral Bleaching Awareness Month. 🌊🔥 Our PhD student @lmtoniolo.bsky.social shares what the 2024 bleaching event teaches us about reef fragility and resilience. By understanding how corals respond to heat, we learn how to protect them. 💙 📸 Ocean Agency

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

MaRHE Center researchers joined the 2nd CRIMAC International School – SymbioMar 🪸 in Amendolara, Italy. An inspiring event on marine symbiosis — from taxonomy to biotechnology. Thanks to @calabria.marine_centre_crimac for hosting! 🌊 #MarineScience #Symbiosis

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

🌊 Aperte le iscrizioni al Workshop di Ecologia Marina Tropicale, dal 2 al 10 febbraio 2026 Lezioni e attività in mare per scoprire la biologia ed ecologia delle scogliere coralline, con snorkelling e un progetto scientifico finale 🪸 📅 Iscrizioni entro 30/11/2025 🔗 www.canva.com/design/DAG3Q...

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

🌍 Aperte le iscrizioni al Workshop “Turismo e Comunità Locale in Ambienti Fragili”, dal 7 al 15 gennaio 2026. Lezioni, attività sul campo e incontri con realtà locali per esplorare il turismo sostenibile negli ecosistemi corallini. 🪸 📅 Iscrizioni entro 20/11/2025 🔗 www.canva.com/design/DAG3f...

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

New publication in Marine Drugs! 🌿 Our review on Sonneratia caseolaris (“mangrove apple”) covers 40+ years of research, 141 compounds & strong bioactive potential — a key step for future marine drug discovery. 💊 Read: www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/23... #MarineDrugs #Mangroves

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

New paper in Scientific Reports! 📘 Thermal preconditioning—mild heat exposure—can boost coral resilience. Preconditioned corals showed delayed bleaching, stronger defense, and less damage. 🪸🌡 Read more: doi.org/10.1038/s415...

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

🪸 Proud that MaRHE Center joined the @MafWorld Training School in Genoa (15–19 Sept) on valuing & restoring Animal Forests 🐠. Professors Davide Seveso and Simone Montano shared insights on our research, protection & restoration efforts with the Aquarium of Genoa. 🌊 #MAFWORLD #MarineScience

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

New study out from Cerri et al.! 🌱 The root extract of 𝘈𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 shows strong cytotoxic effects vs. colorectal & breast cancer cell lines, plus promising antioxidant activity. Full article: www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/18...

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Our latest study by Toniolo et al. is out 🪸! We reveal how 𝘗𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘢 respond to intermittent light and darkness, adjusting its photosynthetic performance. These findings shed light on coral resilience in the face of urbanization and climate change 🌍 🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s003...

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Just out in Coral Reefs 📄: We detected sunscreen UV filters (oxybenzone, octinoxate) in Paramuricea clavata corals in the Ligurian Sea 🇮🇹. Levels were higher outside the Portofino MPA, suggesting these areas can help shield marine life from emerging pollutants. OA: link.springer.com/10.1007/s003...

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

🪸 CBASS Workshop – Maldives 🌡️ 24 Nov–2 Dec ’25 @ MaRHE Center, Magoodhoo Hands‑on CBASS experiments, lectures, snorkeling & SCUBA with Prof. Christian Voolstra @reefgenomics.bsky.social Deadline: 17 Sep ’25 | Limited spots! 🔗 en.unimib.it/news/2nd-edi... #CBASS #CoralReefConservation #MarineWorkshop

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

🔬✨ Meet Chiara, a PhD researcher tackling coral growth anomalies—skeletal deformations that undermine reef health. Using ecological, morphological & histopathological tools, she’s uncovering disease drivers to boost coral resilience. Follow for updates! #CoralResearch #ReefHealth

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

📢 Full PhD scholarship for a Maldivian citizen! Study marine science between Italy and the Maldives with UniMiB + MaRHE Center. Deadline: July 24, 12:00 CEST. Apply: en.unimib.it/study/doctor... #PhD #MarineScience #Maldives

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Proud to share our new review on rare shark pigmentation disorders, in Ecology and Evolution! 🦈✨ Led by Shark Research Mexico with data from UniMiB, MaRHE, and Miyaru_org. We’re uncovering unique patterns in shark genetics and population health Read it here 👉 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

⚽🪸 Playing with Corals: where football meets coral planting in the Maldives! 50+ local kids teamed up with InterCampus and Maldives Ministry to train on the pitch and grow coral fragments. Over 200 corals planted, dozens of future ocean ambassadors made. Thanks everybody and see you for round two!

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

On May 15th Prof. Simone Montano presented Map the Giants at MNU 🇲🇻🪸 Raif, MNU student & expedition participant, shared his experience—big inspiration for future marine scientists! 🌊🎓 #MapTheGiants #Corals #Maldives

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

🌊🧬 New Research Alert! We’ve mapped the microbiomes of Porites lobata & Acropora gemmifera in the Maldives, finding bacteria with antimicrobial, antioxidant & UV‑protective powers—including a brand‑new species! 🔬✨ 📄 Dive into the details here: www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/14...

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

✨🎓 PhD Spotlight on Jacopo! His thesis in Bergeggi & Portofino MPAs uncovered: • Thermal stress & disease impacts on gorgonians • First records of PAEs, pharma & UV filters in Mediterranean anthozoans • Tissue‑loss pathology in key species Congrats @jacopogobbato! Here’s to your next big adventure!

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

🌿🧬 Exciting news! Our lecturers will be on the expert panel at SymbioMar 2025, CRIMAC’s International School on marine symbiosis 📅 Nov 4–7 | Amendolara, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn 👉 Lectures, lab work (microscopy, sequencing), bioinformatics & networking 📢 Applications open now! Don’t miss out 🌊

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

New paper out! 🎉 Team effort between MaRHE Center, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, and University of Messina. We looked into coral-associated microbes from the Maldives identifying strains with antimicrobial, antioxidant, and UV-protective properties. 🌊🧬 Have a look! www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/14...

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

🌊🐠 Catch us at EUDI Show, Stand C77! Celebrate the ocean and explore the latest in scuba diving and marine research with MaRHE Center. See you there! 🤿🌍 #EUDI30 #ScubaDiving #MaRHECenter #OceanLovers

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

📢 New Publication Alert from Isa et al. "𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗮 (𝗡𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝟭𝟵𝟭𝟬) 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀" A key step in understanding plastic pollution's impact on marine ecosystems. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Evidence of oxidative stress in the soft coral Pinnigorgia flava (Nutting, 1910) exposed to secondary plastic nanofibers and related leachates

Awareness of plastic pollution in marine habitats, such as coral reefs, has grown in recent years. Several studies have shown that tiny particles resu…

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Join us for the IV Edition of the 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 & 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 Training Course! 🌍 April 14-22, 2025, at MaRHE Center, Maldives. Learn cutting-edge coastal mapping, remote sensing, & monitoring techniques. Spots are limited—register now! www.mtmt.cloud/wp-content/u...

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

🌿🪸 New Publication Alert Are mangrove-coral assemblages absent in the Maldives? This study from Louis et al. investigates the potential coexistence of these ecosystems and their ecological significance. Check it out! link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Are coexisting mangrove-coral assemblages missing in the Maldives? - Marine Biodiversity

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Whether you’re in chilly Milan or basking in the Maldives sun, the MaRHE Center wishes you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season! 🎄✨

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

1 month left! 🦈✨ Last spots for the 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 are filling up. Learn how to study these amazing creatures through practical methodologies while surrounded by the beauty of the Maldivian waters. Don’t miss out! marhe.unimib.it/activities/e...

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

🔬The first edition of the "CBASS in the Maldives" workshop has just ended, with the collaboration of Prof. Christian Voolstra @reefgenomics.bsky.social and his team. A big thanks to everyone who made this workshop such a success! This is just the start—stay tuned for more updates on coral reefs. 🪸

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MaRHE Center @marhecenter.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

🌊 Dive into marine research with MaRHE Center! 🌴 🎥 Take a look at our facilities and the cutting-edge research happening in the heart of the Maldives. Follow us for updates and join our journey! 💙 #Maldives #MarineResearch #MarineBiology #CoralReefs www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGf5...

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MaRHE Center Maldive, presentazione del centro

YouTube video by Università degli Studi di Milano - Bicocca

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