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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 2d

The special issue of NeoBiota magazine (#102) on invasions in aquatic ecosystems, edited by the coordinators of MARE's Biological Invasions Group, is now available.

With 23 articles, it offers a current view of one of the great ecological challenges 👇
neobiota.pensoft.net/browse_journ...

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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 2d

Help us get recognition for the organisms that have been shaping Earth's climate since long before humans existed.

When Cocco talks, climate walks.

#InvisibleHeroes #OceanGuardians #ClimateWarriors #InternationalCoccoDay

Find out more 👇
www.mare-centre.pt/en/cocolitof...

Architects invisible to the naked eye, but with a titanic impact: scientists propose October 10 as International Coccolithophore Day

An international campaign led by teams from Croatia, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Portugal, in cooperation with the International Nanoplankton Association (INA), aims to celebrate the role of calci...

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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 2d

For a week, we've been dropping hints. Today, you meet coccolithophores.

They've been working without recognition for millions of years, but now we are making things right.

Join the initiative by sharing this post and using #CoccolithophoreDay.

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 3d

New study #HorizonScanning by #ARNET reveals key challenges for Portugal’s aquatic ecosystems: from coastal erosion and energy transition to pollution and biodiversity loss. “A roadmap to guide policy,” says Ronaldo Sousa (ARNET/📍@cbma-uminho.bsky.social). 📍@marescience.bsky.social 📍#CIMA

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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 4d

Illustrations by Rosie Sheward
#InvisibleHeroes #OceanGuardians #ClimateWarriors

MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 4d

But what you see from space... is a living microcosm below the surface. Billions of microscopic artists create masterpieces that shape our climate, feed marine life, and record planetary history in their calcium armour.

You will get to know them in 3 days.

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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 4d

They are microscopic, but satellites record them.

They are invisible, yet astronauts see them.

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ARNET – Aquatic Research Network @arnetla.bsky.social · 5d

🐟 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 · 5d

Illustrations by Rosie Sheward
#InvisibleHeroes #OceanGuardians #ClimateWarriors

MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 5d

They are architects building houses while floating through oceans. They are engineers capturing atmospheric carbon, atom by atom. They are... microscopic?

While you breathe, they work. While you sleep, they build. While you read this, they're protecting our climate system.

Who are they?

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fishinvasionslab.bsky.social @fishinvasionslab.bsky.social · 5d

Our Operative Team in Meimoa reservoir working hard to remove the invasives, european catfish and european perch. These two species dominate now the fish communities in this reservoir. @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social @marescience.bsky.social @lifeprogramme.bsky.social #LIFEPREDATOR

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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 6d

On September 25, MARE promoted the 2nd Danube4All Workshop, that brought together researchers, schools, public institutions, and local organizations to build collaborative solutions to the challenges of the Tagus Estuary.

Find out more 👇
www.mare-centre.pt/en/danube4al...

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fishinvasionslab.bsky.social @fishinvasionslab.bsky.social · 9d

Last weekend, the #LIFEPREDATOR project donated 350kg of the invasive catfish #silurus to the Festival Raizes Vivas in Santarém. Organized by chef rodrigocastelo, participants tried several catfish dishes... @marescience.bsky.social @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social @lifeprogramme.bsky.social

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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 8d

New Publication in The Journal of Fish Biology!

"Hidden in the gut: Metabarcoding reveals overlooked predation by the invasive European catfish (Silurus glanis)"

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 9d

🌊💧 EDURRIO exhibition in Mealhada – now open to the public!

📅 Open from October 1 to 31, this exhibition invites you to discover urban river ecosystems

📍 Free admission

MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 9d

With her courage, empathy, and dedication, Jane Goodall not only revolutionized primatology, but also profoundly changed the way humans view other animals.

In an interview with Antena 1, our researcher José Ricardo Paula highlighted how Goodall's legacy goes far beyond biology

MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 9d

Illustrations by Rosie Sheward.
#InvisibleHeroes #OceanGuardians #ClimateWarriors

MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 9d

In a world visible only under a microscope, a story unfolds that's changing our planet.

Like grains of sand that build beaches, these microscopic organisms are constructing something far greater.

Follow us and we'll reveal the secret of our ocean's invisible heroes.

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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 10d

💧 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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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 12d

We are proud to announce that the #DiadSea project has been officially recognized as a Decade Project under the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030)!

Congratulations on your excellent work!
www.mare-centre.pt/en/oceandeca...

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fishinvasionslab.bsky.social @fishinvasionslab.bsky.social · 13d

Last Friday, we had a blast at European Researchers Night! In 2 different locations, we alert people about the impact of the invasive European catfish in Portugal #silurusglanis #LIFEPREDATOR @marescience.bsky.social @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social @lifeprogramme.bsky.social

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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 13d

We are very proud to announce that 7 of our researchers are included in this year's edition of the prestigious report “Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators,” published annually by @elsevierconnect.bsky.social

Congratulations to all! 👏👏👏

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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 16d

📸🌊 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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MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 19d

Silurus glanis, was the focus at the #CatfishDay, held on September 18 at @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social !

Tackling the catfish requires coordinated action.
Be part of it by answering the questionnaire 👇
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

@fishinvasionslab.bsky.social
www.mare-centre.pt/en/catfishda...

MARE @marescience.bsky.social · 20d

Luísa Jordão, MARE researcher and PhD student at FCT NOVA, was awarded the Best Poster Prize at the XXV #REALP Meeting, held at University of Évora

Congratulations! 🎉 👏

#MARE #REALP #Sustainability #ClimateChange #Science #PublicParticipation #Research