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Blanca Figuerola @bfiguerola.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Buscamos candidat@s para pedir una #FPU con un buen expediente académico. Adjunto detalles del proyecto. Interesad@s que cumplan los requisitos, enviad mail a: figuerola@icm.csic.es #invertebradosmarinos #cambioclimático #acidificaciónoceánica @fpuinvestiga.bsky.social @icmcsic.bsky.social

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Blanca Figuerola @bfiguerola.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Si estáis por Plentzia, no faltéis a estas charlas que hemos organizado! #polarcsic @pie-upvehu.bsky.social

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CSIC @csic.es · 10/08/2026

❄️ El #CSIC contribuye a definir la hoja de ruta internacional de la investigación antártica hasta 2030 🧊 Personal investigador integrado en #PolarCSIC participa en los documentos científicos que conforman el 'Antarctica InSync Science Plan' 👉 tiny.cc/oz58101

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Marine calcifiers @marinecalcifiers.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We are proud to have contributed, together with colleagues, to White Papers 4 and 5 of the #AntarcticaInSync @scar-antarctic.bsky.social Science Plan, helping to shape the future of Antarctic research. www.antarctica-insync.org/publication-... #PolarCSIC #AntarcticResearch #ScienceCollaboration

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Blanca Figuerola @bfiguerola.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Noticia del @csic.es sobre la hoja de ruta de la investigación antártica #Antarctica #InSync que hemos ayudado a definir conjuntamente con compañeros de distintos centros de la conexión #PolarCSIC dentro de una iniciativa integrada en el marco del @scar-antarctic.bsky.social.

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Marine calcifiers @marinecalcifiers.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

We were so happy to have Tomás visit us today! 🎉 We celebrated his exciting news: he has secured a postdoctoral position in Ireland. 🇮🇪 Congratulations, Tomás, and best of luck on this new chapter of your postdoctoral journey!

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Marine calcifiers @marinecalcifiers.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Our harbor plastic colonization experiment is now officially underway! Alongside the deployment in Catalonia, the study has also been launched in Marseille thanks to the collaboration of our French colleagues. Excited to see what the results reveal! #inphinit #plastics #invasivespecies

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Marine calcifiers @marinecalcifiers.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

This week Blanca participated in the Larwood meeting in Oslo, where around 40 bryozoologists gathered to discuss exciting new research and exchange ideas on bryozoan biology, ecology, and evolution. #Bryozoa #MedAcidWarm #HOLOCHANGE @minecogob.bsky.social @ageinves.bsky.social

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Lee Hsiang Liow （廖珕庠） @lhliow.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Larwood Oslo 2026 was a meeting of friends old and new! Thank you all! We have discovered so much together and there is so much more fun #bryozoan work awaiting! @bryozoology.bsky.social

Group of 35-40 people in front of an orange farm house at the botanical gardens at Tøyen in Oslo.

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Paul D. Taylor @nhmbryozoa.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Gearing up for my talk later this morning at the Larwood Symposium in Oslo.

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Lee Hsiang Liow （廖珕庠） @lhliow.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Larwood Oslo 2026 begins with its icebreaker in three hours!! The bryozoans are ready! Courtesy of Carolann Schack!! #bryozoa @bryozoology.bsky.social @nhmbryozoa.bsky.social

Two trays of cookies in the for of cheilostome bryozoan zooids

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Marine calcifiers @marinecalcifiers.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Molt contents de la participació en l'activitat sobre plàstics i espècies invasores de la @setmananatura. 🌿 Els plàstics trobats a la platja i a l'aigua ens recorden que encara queda molt per fer, tant a nivell personal com polític. Gràcies, voluntaris i voluntàries! 💙 @icmcsic.bsky.social @ub.edu

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Blanca Figuerola @bfiguerola.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Really happy that I can finally attend the Larwood again! Looking forward to reconnecting with many bryozoologist colleagues, some I haven’t seen in a long time, & to listening to the talks in such an interesting program. Thanks @lhliow.bsky.social & @malihr.bsky.social for organizing it! #Bryozoa

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Marine calcifiers @marinecalcifiers.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Vine a la @setmananatura.cat a l’ @icmcsic.bsky.social! #FuturViu Els plàstics que arriben al mar no només contaminen: també poden ajudar algunes espècies marines a desplaçar-se i colonitzar nous llocs. Vols descobrir quins organismes poden viatjar sobre els plàstics marins? Inscripcions aquí👇

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Marine calcifiers @marinecalcifiers.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

We were so happy to welcome sponge taxonomists Javier Cristobo and Pilar Ríos from @gi.ieo.es to @icmcsic.bsky.social! We had the chance to show them our experiment and share our work. We also met their colleague, Florencio González. Such a great visit! #taxonomy #biodiversity

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Marine calcifiers @marinecalcifiers.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Farewell, Emmanouela! 💙 We couldn’t dive, but we still had such a great time together 😊 It was really nice having you with us. We’ll miss you! Good luck with your Master’s thesis and enjoy the journey ahead 🌍✨

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Blanca Figuerola @bfiguerola.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Happy to be joining the #BiodIBErsityDay2026. Looking forward to sharing ideas and learning from researchers working on biodiversity, ecology, evolution, and conservation.

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Marine calcifiers @marinecalcifiers.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

We carried out sampling at the port for the aquarium experiment and for a collaboration. A complete success thanks to this great team 👏 #HOLOCHANGE #MedAcidWarm @icmcsic.bsky.social @ageinves.bsky.social @cienciagob.bsky.social @bfiguerola.bsky.social

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Blanca Figuerola @bfiguerola.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

🌊 Interested in advancing Marine Spatial Planning? We’re supporting a postdoc on cumulative ocean pressures: “Beyond Single Stressors: A Revisitable Atlas of Cumulative Pressures to Support Marine Spatial Planning" 👉 Take a look at this opportunity and explore other open positions!

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Blanca Figuerola @bfiguerola.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

This week I am attending the Antarctic marine species traits workshop organized by #BiodiversityAntarcticPortal, @scar-antarctic.bsky.social Antarctic Biodiversity Informatics, #SCARfish & #WoRMS. With other taxonomists from #RAMS, we plan to integrate trait data & update priority trait lists.

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Marine calcifiers @marinecalcifiers.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Exciting news! Chapter 4 of Tomás’ thesis is out! Ocean warming and acidification may reduce the nutritional value of Antarctic seaweed Monostroma hariotii by altering its biochemical profile. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #Antarctica #ClimateChange #Seaweeds #Proudsupervisor

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Marine calcifiers @marinecalcifiers.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Don't miss these seminars we are organizing within the SIBECOL Diversity and Inclusion Committee!

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Marine calcifiers @marinecalcifiers.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Primera calçotada de l’Emmanouela i despedida del Tomás. Gran dia a Vilanova i la Geltrú amb el millor equip, calçots i bona companyia. Hi tornarem! 🔥🌞

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Marine calcifiers @marinecalcifiers.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Big day yesterday!🎉 Tomás successfully defended his thesis! Congrats Dr. Azcárate! So proud of all the hard work and wishing you the best for what’s next. Bonus: it was also Gabriel’s birthday the same day🎂 Huge thanks for the support from Severo Ochoa FPI @icmcsic.bsky.social! #ProudSupervisors

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Marine calcifiers @marinecalcifiers.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Esteu convidats a la defensa de la tesi doctoral del Tomás Azcárate García, que tindrà lloc el divendres 27 de febrer a les 10:00 a l'Aula de Graus de la @biologiaub.bsky.social de de la @ub.edu. Directores: Blanca Figuerola i Conxita Avila @icmcsic.bsky.social

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Marine calcifiers @marinecalcifiers.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Kim presented a poster on exploring metabolomic responses in stressed marine animals of our experimental design at the Chemometrics conference for young researchers in Bilbao. Stay tuned for more news! #ASSEMBLE #MedCalRes @bgonzalezgaya.bsky.social @bfiguerola.bsky.social

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Marine calcifiers @marinecalcifiers.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

This week, Steve Hageman and his wife Elizabeth Miller were visiting Barcelona and we met up for drinks. It was great to catch up with our bryozoologist colleague Steve again after Japan. Hopefully next year we’ll meet again. 🍷✨ #bryozoans #research

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Marine calcifiers @marinecalcifiers.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Proud to share that Gabriel earned the 3rd position at the @icmcsic.bsky.social Science Pitch Day! Congrats to all the speakers who delivered their talks in 5 min! Photos by @figuerolalaura.bsky.social & Lena. @lacaixa.bsky.social #proudsupervisors @annasanchez.bsky.social @bfiguerola.bsky.social

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Marine calcifiers @marinecalcifiers.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

What are bryozoans? Have a look at this animation created with @cookedillustrations.com and supported by the National project #MedCalRes funded by the @AgEInves. Stay updated for more free educational resources here 👉 bryozoans.weebly.com youtu.be/5yKlfl-9lWM?...

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What is a bryozoan?

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Marine calcifiers @marinecalcifiers.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

The Mediterranean is warming fast & future acidification may threaten bryozoans. Using a natural CO₂ vent, our study shows species-specific skeletal shifts, microbiome changes & long-term vulnerability. New animation out now 👇 #MedCalRes @cookedillustrations.com youtu.be/RuOxO0kH2oQ?...

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Microbiomes, skeletons & climate stress: The future of Mediterranean bryozoans

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Blanca Figuerola @bfiguerola.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Hoy participamos en la mesa redonda de la Jornada Mujer y Ciencia Polar Pepita Castellví organizada por PolarCSIC. Se abordaron temas clave sobre el papel de la mujer y la posibilidad de que la base antártica pase a llevar el nombre de Pepita Castellví. Fotos de PolarCSIC y @nurito.bsky.social.

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Blanca Figuerola @bfiguerola.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Very well deserved 👏👏 Great taxonomist, mentor and person 😊 @bryozoology.bsky.social

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Marine calcifiers @marinecalcifiers.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Exciting news! The 3rd chapter of Tomás’ thesis is out! 🎉 We studied 9 Antarctic seaweeds across a natural gradient and found southern species had more chlorophyll, while those near warm, acidic vents showed lower fatty acids, pigments and omega-3s. #SeveroOchoa www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Marine calcifiers @marinecalcifiers.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Today, Gabriel did a great job presenting part of his PhD research on plastics as dispersal vectors for invasive species at the GEOMARE Speeches 2025 event. @lacaixa.bsky.social #inphinit

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Marine calcifiers @marinecalcifiers.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

🌊 Exciting news! Meet Lena, our new technician on the HOLOCHANGE project at @icmcsic.bsky.social 🪸🦠 She’s an environmental specialist with experience at @ceabcsic.bsky.social and @ipe-csic.bsky.social, bringing strong skills in research, education & project management. Welcome aboard, Lena! 👏

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ZooKeys @zookeys.pensoft.net · 07/10/2025

Seven new bryozoan species are described from various habitats across the Mediterranean. Find out more about them here: doi.org/10.3897/zook... #biodiversity #bryozoans #newspecies @bfiguerola.bsky.social

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ICM-CSIC @icmcsic.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

🌊We’re hiring postdocs! 🐚Join the MedAcidWarm project with @bfiguerola.bsky.social to study how marine invertebrates & microbiomes respond to climate change with MicroCT, metabolomics & transcriptomics! 📧Apply by 20/10 🔗https://icm.csic.es/ca/oferta-treball/call-postdoctoral-fellowship-candidates

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ICM-CSIC @icmcsic.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

🌊🔬 We’re hiring predocs! 🐚 Join the MedAcidWarm project with @bfiguerola.bsky.social to study how marine invertebrates & microbiomes respond to climate change with metabolomics & transcriptomics! 📧 Apply by 20/10 🔗 icm.csic.es/ca/oferta-treball/call-…

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Blanca Figuerola @bfiguerola.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Ready to take the next step in your research career at @icmcsic.bsky.social?We’re seeking enthusiastic candidates to join our team + apply for prestigious pre/postdoc fellowships. Learn more👇 🔗 icm.csic.es/ca/oferta-tr... 🔗 icm.csic.es/ca/oferta-tr... @em-oyster.bsky.social @bryozoology.bsky.social

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Blanca Figuerola @bfiguerola.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Happy to collaborate on this great work led by Antonietta Rosso, revising the bryozoan genus Fenestrulina with 77 species and describing seven new ones from the Mediterranean! @zookeys.pensoft.net 🔗 zookeys.pensoft.net/article/1579...

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Blanca Figuerola @bfiguerola.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Lab meeting today at @icmcsic.bsky.social. Feeling so lucky to be surrounded by amazing people and researchers, both growing in their own paths:one finishing the PhD and another starting the 2nd year! @marinecalcifiers.bsky.social #SeveroOchoa @cienciagob.bsky.social #INPhINIT @lacaixa.bsky.social

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Blanca Figuerola @bfiguerola.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Marine heatwaves are intensifying in the Mediterranean,driving mass die-offs in marine life.Our new study reveals how the bryozoan Myriapora truncata & its microbes are coping🧵 t.co/X6sQsdzOar @fonamental.bsky.social @cristinalinares.bsky.social @claudiaaparicio.bsky.social @medrecover.bsky.social

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Marine calcifiers @marinecalcifiers.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Today, @bfiguerola.bsky.social presented at the International Bryozoology Association conference in Tokyo on how an extreme marine heatwave reshaped the microbiome composition of a Mediterranean bryozoan. 🪸🦠 Stay tuned, the full study will be published soon! #Bryozoa

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