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🏆 OBIS Species Distribution Models are among the 4 winners of the @gbif.org 2026 Ebbe Nielsen Challenge! Built on contributions from the OBIS Community, the Species Distribution Models map current & future distributions of 12,000+ marine species in 🇪🇺 waters. Try the tool shiny.obis.org/distmaps/

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GBIF @gbif.org · 5h

🎊 Congratulations to the four winners of the 2026 Ebbe Nielsen Challenge! 🏆 BioRisk AI (Argentina) 🏆 OBIS Species Distribution Models (SDMs) (Belgium) OBIS 🏆bioReportR (Canada) 🏆georeference.it (Portugal) Read about the ENC winning projects: 🔗gbif.link/ENC-2026-w...

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OBIS @obis.org · 16/09/2026

Three sites from eDNA Expeditions 2026-2028 have completed their first sampling events! From Brazil to Norway and the Philippines, teams share what went well, what was challenging, and what they’ll do differently next time. ➡️ ednaexpeditions.org/story/2026/0...

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OBIS @obis.org · 10/09/2026

🇵🇱 Poland joins OBIS! Hosted by @IO PAN, OBIS Poland is already sharing 9 datasets and 35,000+ records. From the Baltic Sea to the Arctic, the new Node will help bring decades of Polish marine biodiversity data and long-term records to the global community. ➡️ obis.org/2026/09/09/p...

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OBIS @obis.org · 10/09/2026

We want to hear more about this, @tomjwebb.bsky.social ! A thread?

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OBIS @obis.org · 03/09/2026

🧬 How can we make publishing eDNA data easier? #CSIRO wants to hear from researchers, data managers, bioinformaticians, and others working with DNA-derived data. Fill out this 15–minute survey by 11 September, and contribute making publishing eDNA data easier: csiro.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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OBIS @obis.org · 25/08/2026

Have you ever met a nudibranch? These marine gastropods dazzle in every shape and colour. Explore 39,354 observations with photos, now on OBIS, thanks to the Nudi Pixel community. Discover them here: obis.org/dataset/015f...

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OBIS @obis.org · 06/08/2026

🤔 How can everyone, from schoolkids to biomolecular experts, participate in the eDNA Expeditions 2026–2028 sampling events? 🦀 We developed a reliable, field-tested, and accessible sampling protocol for all, with step-by-step guidance. ➡️ Learn more: ednaexpeditions.org/story/2026/0...

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OBIS @obis.org · 03/08/2026

Ocean data scattered across formats & repositories can make marine information hard to mobilize for action. MOZAIEK, coordinated by OBIS with support from GOOS and IOCARIBE, turns fragments into actionable packages to help us better understand and protect the ocean. obis.org/2026/08/03/m...

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OBIS @obis.org · 29/07/2026

Do you know that there are three ways you can contribute to OBIS? As a data user or a data holder, you can: ✔️ Contribute to OBIS with marine biodiversity data ✔️ Cite OBIS data ✔️ Volunteer with an OBIS Node Read more: obis.org/community/co... #EverySpeciesCounts

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OBIS @obis.org · 22/07/2026

#OBISNodeSpotlight 🌟 OBIS Malaysia connects records from the Strait of Malacca, the South China Sea, and the Sulu-Celebes Sea to the global OBIS platform, breaking down institutional data silos to make marine biodiversity data open and FAIR. ➡️ Read the full story obis.org/2026/07/17/n...

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OBIS @obis.org · 17/07/2026

The first notification under Article 12 of the BBNJ Agreement has been made! It covers the GO-SHIP AR7E 2026 survey led by @noc.ac.uk aboard Ireland's Marine Institute RV Celtic Explorer. All biodiversity data will flow to OBIS via EurOBIS @eurobis.bsky.social www.un.org/bbnjagreemen...

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OBIS @obis.org · 15/07/2026

Have you ever wondered how marine biodiversity data flows between local providers and global databases? Here is an example, seen from the European point of view.

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OBIS @obis.org · 15/07/2026

Last chance to get a discounted price to attend #TDWG2026 in Oslo!

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OBIS @obis.org · 10/07/2026

Increasing the capacity of the OBIS Community to publish complex eDNA datasets is crucial to accelerate global availability of DNA-derived data. OBIS organized a hands-on workshop gathering 12 Nodes to provide practical guidance on publishing marine biodiversity eDNA data: obis.org/2026/07/10/e...

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OBIS @obis.org · 08/07/2026

As DNA-derived observations become more complex, efficient data management becomes essential. OBIS has published its first eDNA dataset using the Event Core structure, reducing duplication while keeping biodiversity data standardized, FAIR, and reliable. 🧬 obis.org/2026/07/06/e...

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tdwg.org @tdwg.org · 23/06/2026

Big milestone for biodiversity data! 🌿 The Darwin Core Conceptual Model + Data Package Guide are now officially ratified ✅ → bringing clearer relationships & more flexible data publishing Massive effort over the past years 👏 👉 Learn more: tdwg.link/dwc-additions #DarwinCore #OpenData #DwC-DP

Text: The Darwin Core Conceptual Model and Data Package Guide (DwC-DP) have been officially ratified
Charles Darwin statue, Sefton Park, Liverpool by Alexander David. Unsplash.com

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OBIS @obis.org · 26/06/2026

#OBISNodeSpotlight 🌟 Meet AfrOBIS, the OBIS Node for sub-Saharan Africa, anchoring marine biodiversity data from the Gulf of Guinea to the Western Indian Ocean, and explore how the Node connects countries, institutions, and local providers to the global OBIS platform! ➡️ obis.org/2026/06/26/n...

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OBIS @obis.org · 11/06/2026

One week left to benefit from the early bird registration fee rates for the World Conference on Marine Biodiversity, taking place on 17-20 November 2026. There are also 10 full package participation grants for Early Career Ocean Professionals from the Global South. More details wcmb2026.org

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OBIS @obis.org · 08/06/2026

To celebrate #WorldOceanDay, meet the first #eDNAExpeditions 2026-2028 sites! For three years, teams at 25 marine sites worldwide will sample seawater, turning eDNA into ready-to-use insights for local conservation and global ocean knowledge. ednaexpeditions.org

Divers at one of the eDNA Expeditions site

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OBIS @obis.org · 07/06/2026

📘 The OBIS Manual has just received a major update, with new content and a redesigned interface. It now includes Tutorials & Notebooks, features a direct link to report an issue, and a one-click PDF export of the latest available version. 👉 Check out the new OBIS Manual manual.obis.org

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OBIS @obis.org · 30/05/2026

#OBISNodeSpotlight 🌟 Discover how OBIS UK connects one of the world's most active national marine biodiversity data ecosystems to the global stage. From research institutes to citizen science, OBIS UK helps make marine biodiversity data FAIR and globally accessible: obis.org/2026/05/29/n...

Members of the OBIS UK team recording sightings for iNaturalistUK, which flows into OBIS. Photo: Marine Biological Association

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OBIS @obis.org · 05/05/2026

Are you at #BioMonWeek2026? Join the OBIS team at our led/co-led sessions, workshops, talks, and presentations! Pick your event and bring your voice to the conversation: obis.org/2026/05/05/b... The OBIS contributions to BioMonWeek are taking place through @marco-bolo.bsky.social

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OBIS @obis.org · 29/04/2026

#OBISNodeSpotlight Discover how the IndOBIS team coordinates marine biodiversity data across the Indian Ocean, and learn about their data mobilization and community engagement efforts, as well as their challenges and achievements. Full interview here ⤵️ obis.org/2026/04/29/n...

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OBIS @obis.org · 27/03/2026

#EveryDatasetHasAStory MedOBIS just published its first micro-CT morphological dataset in Darwin Core, turning 3D imaging-derived information into FAIR, reusable biodiversity data. A proof-of-concept for the whole OBIS community! Read more obis.org/2026/03/26/m...

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Ocean Tracking Network @oceantracking.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Scientists are turning southern elephant seals into oceanographers 🦭 Tagged seals collect ocean data from the Southern Ocean. Our data team supports this work w/ open-source pipelines that integrate animal-borne sensor data into global databases like @obis.org. Read more: tinyurl.com/2wf2ytdw

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OBIS @obis.org · 06/03/2026

🤔💭 Are you wondering about the best strategies to parallel publish to OBIS and @gbif.org simultaneously? We've got you covered! Join our free hands-on workshop on 12 March 2026 at 16:00 UTC. 👉 Register: bit.ly/46Cc9U1

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OBIS @obis.org · 01/03/2026

Happy World Seagrass Day! How to turn disparate observations of a submerged flowering marine plant with 72 recognized species that grows all around the world (except in Antarctica!) into FAIR, reliable, and actionable data? Through standardization! obis.org/2026/02/27/g...

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tdwg.org @tdwg.org · 19/02/2026

📣 7 Days to go to submit a session! Deadline for session proposals: 🗓️ 25 Feb, 23:59 UTC‑10! Submit an organized session for #TDWG2026 in #Oslo. New this year: 🌟Discussion sessions🌟. Theme: 🔬🤖 Research & robot‑ready biodiversity data standards. More info: 🔗 tdwg.link/call-for-ses...

7 Days To Go! The TDWG 2026 Call for Sessions deadline is 25 February 2026, 23:59 UTC-10.

Image: Nasjonal turistveg Aurlandsfjellet by Håvard Nesbø. Visitnorway.com

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OBIS @obis.org · 10/02/2026

⏳ 5 days left to join eDNA Expeditions 2026–2028 🌊🧬 Are you part of an ecologically significant marine site that would need eDNA insights to address a local issue? This project is made for you! Read more & Apply by 15 Feb 23:59 UTC 👉 ednaexpeditions.org #AmplifyingOceanLifeObservations

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OBIS @obis.org · 12/01/2026

🎯 Marine sites wanted! Join eDNA Expeditions, an OBIS-led project mobilizing environmental DNA to support local marine biodiversity monitoring and increase global ocean knowledge. ☑️ Kits, training & support provided ✅ Don't miss the opportunity! ➡️ ednaexpeditions.org

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

🧬Do you work with eDNA—sampling, analysis, publishing, or storage? Help shape the eDNAqua-Plan Technical Blueprint & Roadmap! ⏱️ 10–30 min 📅 Open until 12/02/2026 👉 Survey: tinyurl.com/5n7phwdd #eDNA #FAIRdata #Biodiversity #DataStandards #Science

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OBIS @obis.org · 11/01/2026

Happy New Year from the OBIS Community 💙 We enter 2026 with a renewed strategic direction. We co-designed four Strategic Objectives to strengthen OBIS preparedness and its support to science, policy & conservation action for a rapidly changing ocean. 👉 obis.org/2025/12/22/o... #EverySpeciesCounts

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OBIS @obis.org · 30/12/2025

As 2025 comes to an end, we celebrate the OBIS Community 🎉 The first #OBISNodesAwards honoured six Community Heroes and the OBIS Black Sea Node, recognising the dedication, collaboration, and shared commitment that drive OBIS forward, every day. 👉 obis.org/2025/12/22/o...

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OBIS @obis.org · 19/12/2025

#OBISNodeSpotlight 🧊 Dive under the ice and discover how Antarctic OBIS has been connecting marine biodiversity data from the region to global science for two decades. ➡️ Read more: obis.org/2025/12/14/o...

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OBIS @obis.org · 16/12/2025

#OBISDataSuperPowers 💫 Did you know that the OBIS Mapper lets you filter records by a time window of your choice, letting you build historical baselines? You can generate a dataset to explore long-term trends and change over time. ✅ Try it! mapper.obis.org

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OBIS @obis.org · 10/12/2025

OBIS joined the @gbif.org Technical Support Hour for a session on interoperability, data quality, & why publishing marine biodiversity data to OBIS and GBIF matters for science & policy. 👉 The main takeaway: GBIF-ready datasets are a click away from being added to OBIS! obis.org/2025/10/23/o...

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OBIS @obis.org · 29/11/2025

#OBISDataSuperPowers 💫 Did you know that OBIS lets you filter your data & view it in the OBIS Mapper, an interactive tool that displays your selection on a zoomable map? You can then download the records as a CSV, ready to use 🦀 > 📌 > 💾 ! 🔗 Learn how: manual.obis.org/access

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OBIS @obis.org · 24/11/2025

As a fast-developing technology for biodiversity observation, eDNA requires strong community alignment and coordinated approaches. The OBIS Secretariat joined a recent 3-day @gbif.org workshop to help unlock eDNA’s full observing potential! @ednaquaplan.bsky.social @dtobioflow.bsky.social

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OBIS @obis.org · 22/11/2025

#OBISDataSuperPowers 💫 Did you know OBIS documents the full dataset structure (Occurrence Core + optional extensions like eMoF, Sampling Effort, Tracking, and DNA) to add context to records? 🔗 More about the OBIS dataset structure: manual.obis.org/formatting.h...

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OBIS @obis.org · 20/11/2025

Time to reflect on #LivingData2025! 👀 With 1,000+ participants and 4 days of discussions, debates, and inspiration, the conference was a milestone for the biodiversity data community. We brought back 5 key takeaways on the future of biodiversity data: obis.org/2025/11/20/o...

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OBIS @obis.org · 15/11/2025

#OBISDataSuperPowers 💫 Did you know OBIS applies automatic data quality control flags (on-land coordinates, depth beyond bathymetry, event-time issues, non-marine taxa) to filter artifacts before skewing maps and models? 🔗 Check out how the flags work manual.obis.org/dataquality....

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OBIS @obis.org · 13/11/2025

Explore how OBIS can provide the trusted data, tools, and expertise needed to support the digital foundation of the BBNJ Agreement and its four pillars. Read more: obis.org/2025/11/13/o...

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OBIS @obis.org · 09/11/2025

#OBISDataSuperPowers 💫 Did you know you can search multiple taxa at once on OBIS? Multi-taxon filtering lets you compare microbes to macrofauna using the same map, flags, and downloads. 🔗 Learn more about multi-taxon filtering in the OBIS manual: manual.obis.org/access

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OBIS @obis.org · 23/10/2025

We are proud and delighted to announce the signing of a renewed partnership between OBIS and @gbif.org at #LivingData2025 With this, we strengthen our shared commitment to make marine biodiversity data more interoperable, accessible, and actionable! ⤵️ Read more obis.org/2025/10/23/o...

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OBIS @obis.org · 23/10/2025

Following the #LivingData2025 session gathering OBIS, GOOS, MBON & @gbif.org, dive deeper into the collaboration between GOOS & OBIS and explore how they advance together the BioEco EOVs. Read more obis.org/2025/10/22/o...

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OBIS @obis.org · 21/10/2025

This is it! 🥳The first global biodiversity data conference is starting in Bogotá! If you could not attend, you can still make your voice heard 🔊 Learn how & check our sessions obis.org/2025/09/29/o...

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OBIS @obis.org · 19/10/2025

Get your daily dose of marine data at #LivingData2025! Join our Lunch Talks: 🪼 Every day 🐠 12:45-14:00 🐟 Free & open to all 🦈 Hop on, hop off ⚓️ Booth 3a, main floor. 👀 All our sessions obis.org/2025/09/29/o...

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OBIS @obis.org · 16/10/2025

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO is looking for a Digital Communications Consultant to help amplify ocean science for a sustainable future. Apply now 👉🏻 t.co/T4vJ6aplbs

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