The development of offshore wind farms (OWFs) in coastal seas presents both risks and opportunities for threatened elasmobranch populations, but their…

New eDNA evidence has confirmed the presence of active shark and rays around Dutch offshore wind farms, posing an exciting new question.

The aim of this paper is to identify an optimised strategy for the reintroduction of two anadromous sturgeon species to Europe: the critically endangered European sturgeon (Acipenser sturio) and the v...

To monitor the effect of nature restoration projects in North Sea ecosystems, accurate and intensive biodiversity assessments are vital. DNA-based techniques and especially environmental (e)DNA metab....

Viral genome sequencing using the ARTIC protocol has been a vital tool for understanding the spread of epidemics including Ebola, Zika, COVID-19 and Mpox and has seen widespread adoption due to its lo...

Author summary Recent lines of evidence highlight the pronounced impact of slow-moving particles on the oceanic carbon cycle and associated ecosystem functions (e.g., CO2 removal, oxygenation, acidifi...

The Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (MFRI) in Iceland is seeking a PhD student in Marine Biology for a funded full-time position for 4 years with

As you depart from Schiphol and look out over the North Sea, you’ll see 'islands' of slender, white wind turbines looming below. It’s a serene, futuristic landscape that stands in stark contrast to th...

Invasive species often severely impact ecosystems and human activities in the areas that they invade. The lionfishes Pterois miles and P. volitans are regarded as the most successful invasive fishes i...

Measuring biodiversity without divers.