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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

A full room, inspiring discussions, and hands-on learning! 🌊 Our "Deep-sea Ecosystems Functioning and Monitoring" workshop equipped the next generation of deep-sea scientists with tools for ecosystem #monitoring, food-web #modelling, #management tools, and #SciencePolicy. 🕸️

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🌊 Happy World Oceans Day! Today, two of our #TwinDEEPS members spoke with the younger generation about the importance of our oceans and the wonders of the deep sea. Hopefully, we inspired the future generation of deep-sea scientists! ✨ #WorldOceansDay #DeepSea #OceanScience

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Still feeling the energy from the #TwinDEEPS workshop on metagenomic & bioinformatic tools for deep-ocean observation and diversity studies! 🤩 A huge thank you to our keynote speakers, instructors, and participants for making it such an inspiring and meaningful event! 🌊

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

🌍 The second #TwinDEEPS global networking session for ECRs was yesterday, featuring ECOP Portugal with the coordinators presenting the network, working groups & activities ahead of its official launch! 🚀 🔗 Register for the official launch event of ECOP Portugal: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

We're diving into the -omics world 🧬 The #TwinDEEPS workshop on metagenomics and bioinformatics tools for deep-ocean observation is bringing together the next generation of scientists to learn about next-generation sequencing data analysis and to interpret them in the context of marine ecology!

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

🌊 CIIMAR deep-sea explorers at #AMOR! Two TwinDEEPS members have joined the MAREANO cruise to the Arctic Mid-Ocean Ridge aboard the beautiful RV Kronprins Haakon. Wishing them fair winds & exciting discoveries! ✨ #DeepSea #ScienceAtSea #OceanResearch #DeepOcean #CapacityBuilding #HorizonEurope

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

One of our #TwinDEEPS ECRs joined a roundtable on the scientific, legal & ethical challenges of #DeepSea exploration and the key role of #communication in its protection. 🌊 Special thanks to #SOAPorto for organizing this inspiring session! #MarineScience #Engagement #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Exploring subsea tech at #OceanologyInternational in London 🌊 The #TwinDEEPS team connected with global experts, discovered new tools (ROVs, AUVs, sensors), and exchanged ideas on ocean research & innovation. It was great to meet colleagues and stay at the forefront of deep-sea science!

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Last Saturday at Jornadas do Mar 2026 we shared the wonders of deep-ocean ecosystems 🌊 From biodiversity, exploration techniques to hands-on image analysis with BIIGLE. It was great to see so many students and future marine scientists curious about the deep ocean! #DeepSea #MarineScience #SciComm

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

We are still thinking about #TwinDEEPS Winter School! ❄️ Special thanks you to all IMR staff for all the support and their contribution in making the TwinDEEPS winter school a success!🌊 #DeepSea #Capacitation #OceanObservation #OceanExploration #MarineScience #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

TwinDEEPS Winter School ❄️ It has been an intense week exploring Norwegian fjords and deep-sea benthic habitats 🌊 From ROV surveys in #Hardangerfjord to coral and sponge respiration assays and BIIGLE image annotation 🌊 #DeepSea #Capacitation #OceanObservation #OceanExploration #HorizonEurope

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

TwinDEEPS Winter School ❄️ We will be exploring the Norwegian fjords and iconic deep-sea benthic habitats at the Austevoll Research Station!🪸 #TwinDEEPS #DeepSea #Capacitation #OceanObservation #OceanExploration #MarineScience #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

TwinDEEPS Midterm Meeting 🌊 Last week we met in person to review progress and align on the next steps. A highlight was our ECRs, who presented their research and showcased the quality and impact of the next generation of deep-sea researchers ✨ #DeepSea #Capacitation #OceanObservation #HorizonEurope

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

A historic milestone for our oceans! 🌊 Today, the High Seas Treaty (#BBNJ) enters into force, creating a global framework to govern areas beyond national jurisdiction. 📷 @joanaxavier.bsky.social #HighSeasTreaty #BBNJ #OceanScience #Conservation

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Happy holidays from TwinDEEPS ✨ As 2025 ends, we celebrate an amazing year, filled with activities. Most of all, we want to celebrate the our partners and the people who made it happen! 🙌 #DeepSea #OceanObservation #OceanExploration #OceanScience #OceanDecade #DOSI #HorizonEurope

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Our first session featured @em-oyster.bsky.social, with current OYSTER members presenting the network and its activities. The timing was particularly relevant, since 𝗢𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

🌍 The first TwinDEEPS Global Networking Session for Early Career Researchers! These sessions aim to strengthen the engagement of CIIMAR ECRs in global networks of marine practitioners, highlighting opportunities for collaboration and networking 🌊 #Networking #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

TwinDEEPS represented on the International Conference "Ocean and Human Health”, which took place last week in Portugal, exploring the benefits, risks and impacts of the relationship between the ocean and human health. 🌊 #OceanDecade #oceanandhumanhealth #HorizonEurope

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Last week’s #TwinDEEPS Habitat Mapping & Modelling workshop 🗺️ brought together researchers from CIIMAR, other portuguese research institutions and our partner NIOZ. Big thanks to our instructors and all participants for making it a success! ✨ #DeepSea #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

We're diving into habitat mapping & modelling! 🗺️ Our Habitat Mapping and Modelling workshop is taking place in Porto, training the next generation of deep-sea scientists on the creation of biotope maps that can further support marine management & conservation. 🌊 #DeepSea #HorizonEurope

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

🌊 Neste 𝗗𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗿 reforçamos a importância de observar, explorar e conhecer o Mar Português para proteger este recurso de forma sustentável, informada e baseada em conhecimento. #OceanDecade #OceanScience #SustainableOceans #Mar

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

📣New review out! “Deep-sea ecosystems of the North Atlantic Ocean” explores 18 deep-sea habitats and the future of equitable, inclusive ocean science. With contributions from TwinDEEPS members 🌊 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.ds... #DeepSea #DOSI #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade 📷: Marine Institute, Ireland

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Huge thanks to everyone who joined our events, talks, and games! 💬 We loved seeing TwinDEEPS reach new audiences! 🌊

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

🎤 Also at the @ciimar.bsky.social Open Day, Carolina gave a talk titled “A Dive into the Deep”, about the importance of studying and preserving the deep-sea.

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

🎤 During #CIIMAROpenDay we connected with the public through an interactive game — “Guess where I live?” — matching deep-sea habitats to their depths.

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

🎤 At the 12th World Sponge Conference, Carolina Ventura used our #GorringeExpedition to speak about why the deep sea matters — during the open session “The Future of the Ocean Begins with Our Voice”, which was moderated by José Queirós. 🌊

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

🎤 At the CIIMAR Annual Meeting 2025 - Inês Gregório presented TwinDEEPS highlights to fellow researchers and collaborators.

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

September was all about spreading the word! 📢 The TwinDEEPS team was focused on outreach and science communication all month — sharing the wonders of the deep sea with new audiences 🌊 #DeepSea #Outreach #ScienceCommunication #GorringeBank #MarineScience #DeepSea #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

📣 The last episode of the #CIIMAROdysseys featuring our #GorringeExpedition is out! In this episode, our researchers @cventuracosta.bsky.social, @josepmqueiros.bsky.social and Eva Lopes answer the questions raised by you 👩‍🔬 👨‍🔬 #MarineScience #DeepSea #DOSI #ScienceAtSea #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

📣 Third episode of #CIIMAROdysseys featuring our #GorringeExpedition is out! This episode shows you the crucial role #rovluso played during our campaign. #DeepSea #MarineScience #DOSI #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

📣 Second episode of #CIIMAROdysseys featuring our #GorringeExpedition is out! This episode guides you through sampling during the expedition. #DeepSea #MarineScience #DOSI #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

TwinDEEPS in the press! We are happy to see our #GorringeExpedition featured across several media outlets in Portugal: 🎥 SIC: lnkd.in/dXFknZVB 📰 Público: lnkd.in/dn9BHNUu 📰 Greensavers: lnkd.in/drFZsq3q 📰 Wilder: lnkd.in/d9mWT2qK 📰 Notícias Portugal: lnkd.in/dPcC6rPF 📰 Notícias UP: lnkd.in/d3jjHzYV

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

📣 The new CIIMAR Odysseys series is here and it will feature all details of our #GorringeExpedition! The 1st episode gives a look at the prep days leading up to the campaign. You can watch it on instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DLj0EqBoGkh/ #DeepSea #MarineScience #DOSI #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

We are very proud of the collaborative effort of our partners @niozsearesearch.bsky.social @IMR, Norway! 👏 And also, huge thank you to @EMEPC, with #rovluso! We now look forward for the next phase of sample and data analysis! 🔍 #DeepSea #MarineScience #DOSI #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

🌊 Mission completed! The TwinDEEPS #GorringeExpedition wrapped up after intensive days exploring the Portuguese #deepsea! The final day was filled with guided visits to Pelagia and an exciting seminar at CIIMAR where the first highlights from the expedition were shared. #GorringeBank

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

We're collecting data on the very habitats now set to be protected—and we'll make it all publicly available to support this historic step for ocean conservation. 🌊🇵🇹 #MPA #OceanScience #Gorringe #HighSeas #UNOC3

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Absolutely ecstatic! Just as Portugal announces the Gorringe Bank as a new Marine Protected Area, the #TwinDEEPS expedition team is right here on-site, exploring its deep-sea habitats. #MPA #OceanScience #Gorringe #HighSeas #UNOC3 📷 Credits:EMEPC, @niozsearesearch.bsky.social, @ciimar.bsky.social

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

🌊 We celebrated #WorldOceanDay with a group of curious 8th graders! We talked about why the ocean and the deep sea are so important, and what it’s like to live and work on a research vessel! Inspiring future ocean stewards is the best way to celebrate!🌊 #ScienceOutreach #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

⚓ Today’s the day! ⚓ The #TwinDEEPS research expedition to the Gorringe Bank is about to start onboard RV Pelagia! Stay tuned for updates, as we dive into the unknown! 🌊 #GorringeExpedition #MarineScience #OceanResearch #DeepSea #Capacitation #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Their participation in this expedition is part of the #TwinDEEPS vessel-based marine program, which aims at strengthen CIIMAR staff capacity in deep-ocean observation, by hands-on training aboard scientific expeditions! 👆 #MarineScience #Microbiome #Genomics #Capacitation #HorizonEurope

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

🔹 Perform metal exposure experiments with the sampled sediments to investigate the impact of seafloor disturbance on microbial diversity

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

🔹 Investigate the microbial community composition and diversity of the different water column depth layers and understand how it related with the measured biogeochemical processes

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

🔹 Performing microbial genomics work on the sampled seawater and sediments

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

The #PHOSFLUX expedition is exploring phosphorus-containing particles in different layers of the water column and sediments. Diana and Miguel are contributing to the expedition by:

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

🌊 Deep-sea explorers aboard the PHOSFLUX expedition 🌊 TwinDEEPS team members Diana Sousa and Miguel Semedo have joined the PHOSFLUX expedition aboard the RV Pelagia, operated by the @niozsearesearch.bsky.social. Check the 🧵 for details. 🔗 About PHOSFLUX expedition: www.nioz.nl/en/blog/the-...

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

▶️ Exciting collaborations in action! ◀️ CIIMAR's data stewards Maria Tomasino and Carolina Ventura are at @awi.de, receiving hands-on training with the #PANGAEA team to boost @ciimar.bsky.social data stewardship capacity — all aligned with #FAIR and #OpenScience principles. 🌊

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

🔵@niozsearesearch.bsky.social 🔵@ciimar.bsky.social 🔵Institute of Marine Research (IMR) 🔵Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

First TwinDEEPS training activity ✅ Still buzzing after the Cruise Leadership workshop hosted by NIOZ in cooperation with all TwinDEEPS partners. Participants got hands-on training on how to design and plan oceanographic campaigns. 🌊 #DeepSea #OceanExploration #MarineScience #HorizonEurope

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TwinDEEPS @twindeeps.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Launch of EMB's Future Science Brief #12: "Deep-sea Research and Management Needs" on April 11th. 📌 TwinDEEPS team member Miguel Semedo contributed to this Science Brief as part of EMB’s Working Group on Deep-Sea and Ocean Health. 👏 #deepsea #oceanscience #HorizonEurope

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