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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Day 2 🌊Where the ocean breathes: what is changing in Antarctic phytoplankton? ❄️ MARE's Phytoplankton and Remote Sensing group has been monitoring profound changes at the base of the Antarctic food chain. www.mare-centre.pt/en/antartica...

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

🦞 Signal crayfish are larger & more aggressive at invasion fronts, says #MULTICRASH (@cbma-uminho.bsky.social | #ARNET). These findings support adaptive management & conservation. 🔗 cbma.uminho.pt/projects_cbma/multi-crash

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

🌊 Giorgio Pace (@cbma-uminho.bsky.social) develops decision-support tools to restore riparian zones. “Without scientific evidence such remote sensing data, we can’t effectively implement the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030.” #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ScienceForPolicy

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

🌊 Maria João Bebianno (cima.ualg.pt) studies marine pollution and ecotoxicology, bridging science and policy for ocean protection. “Ecosystems face threats from micro- and nanoplastics.” #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #UAlg #MarinePollution #Microplastics #OceanHealth #ARNET4Science

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

📄 The #C-Land Policy Brief outlines long-term strategies to protect Ria Formosa’s wetlands, developed by #CIMA-UAlg with the #University of Aveiro, #ICNF, #APA-ARH Algarve and #DGRM. It turns scientific evidence into practical guidance for restoration and land use planning. #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

🌊 Rui Rosa (@marescience.bsky.social | @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social) studies climate impacts on marine life. “Ocean warming, acidification and deoxygenation will trigger cascading effects, harming marine food webs.” #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ClimateScience #TrophicChains #ARNET4Science

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

🪸 Researchers from #Mardive, @marescience.bsky.social & #NOVAFCT are assessing seahorse and pipefishe populations in the Tagus & Sado estuaries, combining science and community engagement to guide long-term action — from field surveys to national protection plans. #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

🌊 João Canning-Clode (@marescience.bsky.social / #ARDITI) studies human impacts on marine ecosystems. “Coastal development, exotic species and pollution are driving cumulative degradation in a changing climate.” #ARNET #mare #cima #cbma #ARNET4Science @cbma-uminho.bsky.social | cima.ualg.pt

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

📄 @maremadeira.bsky.social | #arditi | #UniversidadedaMadeira newest Policy Brief highlights risks of exotic species in Madeira’s MPAs and calls for monitoring, port biosafety & international cooperation. With #ARNET, science supports policy & action for biodiversity. #MARE #CIMA #CBMA

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

🌿 Over 1,200 non-native species are established in the Iberian Peninsula, shows a new study in Diversity and Distributions. “Biological invasions are among the main threats to biodiversity,” says Filipe Ribeiro (ARNET/@marescience.bsky.social). #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #BiologicalInvasions

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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Launch of the handbook “Sustainable Ocean Plans: A Practitioner’s Guide,” with MARE researcher Catarina Frazão Santos as one of the authors. Oct. 30 | 4–5 p.m. (Lisbon) | Online A practical guide to sustainable ocean management 🔗Registration: www.wri.org/events/2025/...

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

#OpenAccessWeek 🌍 “Who Owns Our Knowledge?” Promoted by SPARC, #ARNET supports #OpenScience through 🇵🇹 infrastructures like #CoastNet (open ocean & biodiversity data) and #PORBIOTA (national open biodiversity data), aligned with EU & UNESCO Open Science frameworks. #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #OAWeek

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

🌬️ Dust from the Sahara travels thousands of km, fertilising the ocean and boosting microscopic algae that capture carbon and produce oxygen. The #CHASE project, with @marescience.bsky.social / @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social / #ARNET (#MARE #CIMA #CBMA), studies how this process shapes the climate.

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

🔬 PORBIOTA connects biodiversity data with research and policy! As Portugal's biodiversity hub, it promotes open access via BioData.pt & GBIF. @marescience.bsky.social proudly contributes to its mission. 🔗 porbiota.pt #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #PORBIOTA #ARNET4Science

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

🐟 A new Monitoring Commission for lamprey & shad includes @marescience.bsky.social/#UÉvora/#ARNET researchers, with work on fisheries monitoring, population dynamics, seasonal closures & selective gear. This commission links science, policy & action for sustainable management. #MARE #CIMA #CBMA

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

🌊 Romana Santos (@marescience.bsky.social –@CIÊNCIAS ULisboa) explores marine-inspired adhesives. “One of the greatest challenges in aquatic ecosystems is to develop sustainable, effective, and safe bioadhesives to replace polluting synthetic adhesives.” #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA#BlueInnovation

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

🌊 Lia Vasconcelos (@marescience.bsky.social / #FCTNOVA) works on collaborative governance and citizen engagement. “Water challenges require collective empowerment, the mobilisation of multipliers, and creation of collaborative networks.” #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #OceanLiteracy #ARNET4Science

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

🐟 The #LIFEPREDATOR project, with @marescience.bsky.social & @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social, uses eDNA to: • monitor invasive catfish • provide early warning in new lakes • assess removal success. Funded by the #LIFEProgramme, it connects science, policy & action to protect biodiversity.#CBMA #CIMA

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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

📸🌊 Photography, science, and creativity in one challenge! 📅 You have until October 19, 2025, to submit your photo (yes, only one per participant!). Find out how to participate on the MARE portal 👇 www.mare-centre.pt/en/photocont...

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

🌍 Cristina Veiga-Pires (cima.ualg.pt) studies past ocean and climate conditions to anticipate future change.“Extreme events and ocean shifts affect ecosystems and impact the global climate.” #ARNET #CIMA #ClimateScience #Oceanography #ARNET4Science @marescience.bsky.social | @cbma-uminho.bsky.social

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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

💧 MARE attends the “Path to Innovation” event 🔬 On September 25, MARE participated in the event promoted by Águas do Tejo Atlântico, presenting innovative solutions for sustainable water management. Find out everything on the MARE portal 👇 www.mare-centre.pt/en/waterinov...

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

☀️ On Culatra Island (Algarve), fishers & residents are showing how small communities can lead the #EnergyTransition. The #Culatra2030 initiative coordinated by #CIMA/#ARNET at #UAlg builds a Renewable Energy Community backed by the EU. @marescience.bsky.social @@cbma-uminho.bsky.social

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

🐟 Bernardo Quintella @marescience.bsky.social / @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social studies fish migrations in marine and freshwater systems. “Reconciling aquatic conservation with sustainable use of living resources is one of today’s biggest challenges.” #ARNET #CBMA #CIMA #ARNET4Science

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

💧 The www.oneaquahealth.eu, coordinated by #UCoimbra, unites 13 partners. The @marescience.bsky.social team develops AI tools to link urban rivers & public health. Funded by @ec.europa.eu under #HorizonEU. #ARNET #MARE #CBMA #CIMA #OneHealth #UrbanRivers #ScienceForPolicy #ARNET4Science

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

🔬 Meet the ARNET Team 🪶 Paulo Catry, researcher at @marescience.bsky.social/#ISPA, studies seabirds and sea turtles across the Atlantic. “These are particularly threatened groups, notably by bycatch and climate change.” #ARNET #MarineConservation #ARNET4Science @cbma-uminho.bsky.social|cima.ualg.pt

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

🔬 Meet the ARNET Team 🌊 José Lino Costa (@marescience.bsky.social/@cienciasulisboa.bsky.social ) develops novel approaches in aquatic monitoring. “Decisions must be based on science. Investment in research and people is essential.” #ARNET #ARNET4Science @cbma-uminho.bsky.social | cima.ualg

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

🪸The #coralINT @marescience.bsky.social project at @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social uses 3D mapping to monitor 100k+ coral colonies across reefs in the Atlantic & Indo-Pacific. Funded by @erc.europa.eu, it expands to new variables to guide reef conservation & policy. @cbma-uminho.bsky.social |cima.ualg

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

♻️ The oceanwise-project.eu showed that styrofoam (EPS) can be redesigned to keep it out of the ocean. With @marescience.bsky.social - NOVA (FCT NOVA)/#ARNET’s input, it delivered circular solutions, Living Labs & policy tools for sustainability. #MARE #OceanWise #Styrofoam #ScienceForPolicy

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

The #Co-Pesca 2 @marescience.bsky.social project created Portugal’s first Fisheries Co-Management Committee. In the Berlengas, fishers, scientists, NGOs and authorities co-manage goose barnacle harvesting, a milestone where science directly supports policy. 🔗 copesca.pt #ARNET #MARE #CoManagement

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

iBOL uses molecular tools to study biodiversity, detect invasives & support conservation. #ARNET | @cbma-uminho.bsky.social contributes with eDNA research & biomonitoring. 🔗 ibol.org | #CBMA #iBOL #eDNA #Biodiversity #Conservation #ARNET4Science @marescience.bsky.social | www.cima.ualg.pt/pt/

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Under the #ARNET, cima.ualg leads one of THETIDA’s pilot sites and ocean modelling for risk management. 🔗 thetida.eu #AssociatedLaboratory #CIMA #THETIDA #WWIIwrecks #CulturalHeritage #ClimateResilience #MarineScience #ARNET4Science @cbma-uminho.bsky.social | @marescience.bsky.social

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

🔬 Meet the ARNET Team Sara Raposo (www.cima.ualg.pt/pt/#ARNET) develops circular bioprocesses using microalgae and waste to support a sustainable blue economy. #BlueBiotech #Sustainability @marescience.bsky.social | @cbma-uminho.bsky.social

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

The EU project #RIPARIANET, with @cbma-uminho.bsky.social, uses high-res remote sensing to guide nature-based environmental management and help restore ecological connectivity. 🌍 More: riparianet.eu #ARNET #CBMA #RIPARIANET 📍 @marescience.bsky | www.cima.ualg.pt/pt/ | @cbma-uminho.bsky.social

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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Portugal was present at the #LivingPlanetSymposium with 3 MARE researchers! From Antarctic phytoplankton to the Tagus, books and theatre, they brought the ocean from space to science and education. Find out more 👇 www.mare-centre.pt/en/esa2025 #ESA #EarthObservation @arnetla.bsky.social

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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Can the ocean help slow down climate change? Our researchers are testing an innovative technique: Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) — making seawater more alkaline to absorb more CO₂. Find out more👇 www.mare-centre.pt/en/oaepiip_en @cienciasulisboa.bsk.social @arnetla.bsk.social

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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Afonso Ferreira wins the 2025 Doctoral Award in Ecology by SPECO & Amadeu Dias Foundation! His PhD research on Antarctic phytoplankton shows how climate change affects marine ecosystems. www.mare-centre.pt/en/afonsofer... @cienciasulisboa@bsky.social @arnetla@bsky.social

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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

New publication in @springernature.com ! "Projecting climate change impacts on the distribution of the most captured tuna species on Atlantic waters" www.mare-centre.pt/en/tuna_arti... @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social @arnetla.bsky.social

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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

New Publication in Acta Botanica Malacitana ( @univmalaga.bsky.social )! "Ononis varelae(Fabaceae), a new species to the Portuguese flora" revistas.uma.es/index.php/ab...

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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

New publication in Marine Biology from @springer.springernature.com ! "Advances in cephalopod research" link.springer.com/article/10.1... @cienciasulisboa.bsk.social @arnetla.bsk.social

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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Six MARE researchers are the protagonists of a new exhibition at the Ílhavo Maritime Museum, which highlights women who have dedicated their lives to the sea and science! 👏 A well-deserved recognition. Congratulations! www.mare-centre.pt/en/oceanlady...

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In the main hall of the Ílhavo Maritime Museum, fifteen faces gaze back at visitors. These are women who dedicated their lives to the sea, portrayed by Aníbal Lemos with an object in their hands, a…

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

🔬 Meet the ARNET Team Cláudia Pascoal leads @cbma-uminho.bsky.social at #UMinho. She studies how biodiversity loss and stressors affect river ecosystems, supporting EU policies like the Biodiversity Strategy. #ARNET #FreshwaterScience #ARNET4Science @marescience.bsky.social | cima.ualg

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

🌊🔬 #ARNET (@marescience.bsky, www.cima.ualg.pt/pt/, @cbma-uminho.bsky.social) at #Ciência 2025: science that connects to policy and communities. ✅ CoastNet ✅ DNA tools for fisheries ✅ Culatra2030 Debate called for better dialogue, long-term research & community-driven decisions. #ARNET4Science

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

💧🔬At the 1st ARNET Meeting, ICNF, CCDR-Norte, Águas do Norte and ARNET researchers debated aquatic governance — from citizen science to nature-based solutions. #ARNET #WaterGovernance #AssociatedLaboratory #ARNET4Science @marescience.bsky.social | cima.ualg.pt | @cbma-uminho.bsky.social

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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

@arnetla.bsky.social promotes it's 1st National Meeting! More than 100 researchers gathered at the University of Minho on July 3rd and 4th to share knowledge, strengthen collaborations and affirm the role of science in protecting aquatic ecosystems. @cbma-uminho.bsky.social #CIMA

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

🌊 ARNET at Encontro Ciência 2025 With @marescience.bsky.social, CIMA and @cbma-uminho.bsky.social, ARNET joins other Associated Labs to present science-based contributions to ocean policy. 📍11 July, 11:30 | NOVA SBE, Carcavelos #ARNET #OceanPolicy #ScienceWithImpact #EncontroCiencia2025

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

💪🌊 Together for science and aquatic ecosystems Over 100 researchers from @marescience.bsky.social, cima.ualg.pt and @cbma-uminho.bsky.social joined the 1st ARNET Meeting in Braga to share, reflect and plan the future. Just the beginning. #ARNET #ScienceWithImpact #PublicPolicy #ARNET4Science

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

🔬 Meet the ARNET Team Pedro Raposo de Almeida leads #ARNET and ‪@marescience.bsky.social‬. He studies diadromous fish and fights for river habitat restoration. Habitat loss, overfishing, and reduced river flow threaten native species. Policy must follow science. #AssociatedLaboratory #ARNET4Science

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

🌊 ARNET drives the Blue Economy with biotech & nature-based solutions: 🌱 Decarbonisation | 🔬 Innovation | 🐟 Sustainable fisheries & food @marescience.bsky.social | @cbma-uminho.bsky.social | cima.ualg.pt #ARNET4Science #BlueEconomy #Biotechnology

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

🌿#ARNET develops tools to assess ecosystem risks, from pollution sources to emerging contaminants. We aim to improve impact assessment & reduce stress on aquatic systems. #ARNET4Science #RiskManagement @marescience.bsky.social | @cbma-uminho.bsky.social | cima.ualg.pt

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

🌍 At #ARNET, we study climate change, invasive species & biodiversity perception to protect aquatic ecosystems. @marescience.bsky.social | @cbma-uminho.bsky.social | cima.ualg.pt #ARNET4Science #Biodiversity #Conservation

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