AquaPLAN
@aquaplan.bsky.social
EU Horizon Europe funded project (GA 101135471) quantifying light & noise pollution combined impacts on aquatic biodiversity #marine #freshwater #estuaries Improving understanding of prevalence, impacts & ability to manage them https://aquaplan-project.eu
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QUIZ TIME! Human health, wildlife, ecosystem processes—what do these all have in common? They’re directly affected by the light and noise pollution all around us. Find out how:
earthshare.org/quiz-november-2025-light-noise-pollution/
earthshare.org/quiz-november-2025-light-noise-pollution/
November 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
QUIZ TIME! Human health, wildlife, ecosystem processes—what do these all have in common? They’re directly affected by the light and noise pollution all around us. Find out how:
earthshare.org/quiz-november-2025-light-noise-pollution/
earthshare.org/quiz-november-2025-light-noise-pollution/
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New research from Jack Manera, Bob Wong & co shows boat noise changes how shrimp and gobies behave, but not their partnership. Read more 👉 https://www.monash.edu/science/news-events/news/2025/when-shrimp-hear-the-engines-roar-how-boat-noise-rattles-marine-besties-but-not-their-friendship/
November 11, 2025 at 10:54 PM
New research from Jack Manera, Bob Wong & co shows boat noise changes how shrimp and gobies behave, but not their partnership. Read more 👉 https://www.monash.edu/science/news-events/news/2025/when-shrimp-hear-the-engines-roar-how-boat-noise-rattles-marine-besties-but-not-their-friendship/
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Le transport maritime est vital, mais sa croissance pose des défis environnementaux majeurs.
Notre rapport présente 28 technologies innovantes pour notamment réduire les émissions de GES, la pollution atmosphérique, le bruit sous-marin...etc.
👉 clearseas.org/fr/research/...
Notre rapport présente 28 technologies innovantes pour notamment réduire les émissions de GES, la pollution atmosphérique, le bruit sous-marin...etc.
👉 clearseas.org/fr/research/...
November 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Le transport maritime est vital, mais sa croissance pose des défis environnementaux majeurs.
Notre rapport présente 28 technologies innovantes pour notamment réduire les émissions de GES, la pollution atmosphérique, le bruit sous-marin...etc.
👉 clearseas.org/fr/research/...
Notre rapport présente 28 technologies innovantes pour notamment réduire les émissions de GES, la pollution atmosphérique, le bruit sous-marin...etc.
👉 clearseas.org/fr/research/...
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Maritime transport is vital, but its growth poses major environmental challenges.
Our report highlights 28 innovative technologies to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, underwater noise, and more.
👉 clearseas.org/research/tec...
Our report highlights 28 innovative technologies to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, underwater noise, and more.
👉 clearseas.org/research/tec...
November 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Maritime transport is vital, but its growth poses major environmental challenges.
Our report highlights 28 innovative technologies to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, underwater noise, and more.
👉 clearseas.org/research/tec...
Our report highlights 28 innovative technologies to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, underwater noise, and more.
👉 clearseas.org/research/tec...
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🎆📯 Northern Lights klaxon 📯🎆
Yes that's right, tonight offers another chance to catch a glimpse of the beautiful aurora borealis.
It looks like the strongest aurora will happen before midnight – but it'll depend on where you are in the UK and if you have clear skies. ☁️
Good luck!
Yes that's right, tonight offers another chance to catch a glimpse of the beautiful aurora borealis.
It looks like the strongest aurora will happen before midnight – but it'll depend on where you are in the UK and if you have clear skies. ☁️
Good luck!
November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🎆📯 Northern Lights klaxon 📯🎆
Yes that's right, tonight offers another chance to catch a glimpse of the beautiful aurora borealis.
It looks like the strongest aurora will happen before midnight – but it'll depend on where you are in the UK and if you have clear skies. ☁️
Good luck!
Yes that's right, tonight offers another chance to catch a glimpse of the beautiful aurora borealis.
It looks like the strongest aurora will happen before midnight – but it'll depend on where you are in the UK and if you have clear skies. ☁️
Good luck!
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Our new European-scale study shows that noise impairs owl occupancy and reproduction. Light pollution also impairs both traits, but its effect on reproduction changes based on road proximity, decreasing closer to roads
@dmdominoni.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#RaptorResearch
@dmdominoni.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#RaptorResearch
Sensory pollutants have negative but different effects on nestbox occupancy and breeding performance of a nocturnal raptor across Europe
Anthropogenic noise and artificial light at night (ALAN) are expanding globally, acting as pervasive sensory pollutants that can disrupt wildlife beha…
www.sciencedirect.com
October 12, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Our new European-scale study shows that noise impairs owl occupancy and reproduction. Light pollution also impairs both traits, but its effect on reproduction changes based on road proximity, decreasing closer to roads
@dmdominoni.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#RaptorResearch
@dmdominoni.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#RaptorResearch
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📢Survey on perceptions of noise & light pollution + how we can reduce it to benefit wildlife.
How does it effect you? What would you change? What measures are effective?
PLAN-B Horizon project
🔗 app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/salford/pl...
#LightPollution #NoisePollution #Biodiversity #Europe
How does it effect you? What would you change? What measures are effective?
PLAN-B Horizon project
🔗 app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/salford/pl...
#LightPollution #NoisePollution #Biodiversity #Europe
November 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
📢Survey on perceptions of noise & light pollution + how we can reduce it to benefit wildlife.
How does it effect you? What would you change? What measures are effective?
PLAN-B Horizon project
🔗 app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/salford/pl...
#LightPollution #NoisePollution #Biodiversity #Europe
How does it effect you? What would you change? What measures are effective?
PLAN-B Horizon project
🔗 app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/salford/pl...
#LightPollution #NoisePollution #Biodiversity #Europe
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Help protect our waters! 🌊
The #GuardIAS project has just launched an online course on preventing invasive aquatic species.
Essential knowledge for anyone in ecology, conservation, or environmental management.
Get started 👉 www.ecmunipv.it/login/index....
#MOOC #InvasiveSpecies
The #GuardIAS project has just launched an online course on preventing invasive aquatic species.
Essential knowledge for anyone in ecology, conservation, or environmental management.
Get started 👉 www.ecmunipv.it/login/index....
#MOOC #InvasiveSpecies
October 14, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Help protect our waters! 🌊
The #GuardIAS project has just launched an online course on preventing invasive aquatic species.
Essential knowledge for anyone in ecology, conservation, or environmental management.
Get started 👉 www.ecmunipv.it/login/index....
#MOOC #InvasiveSpecies
The #GuardIAS project has just launched an online course on preventing invasive aquatic species.
Essential knowledge for anyone in ecology, conservation, or environmental management.
Get started 👉 www.ecmunipv.it/login/index....
#MOOC #InvasiveSpecies
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Want to know more about #NatureBasedSolutions ⤵️
Explore evidence and practice on co-creating nature-based solutions (NbS) with commonly excluded stakeholders.
Based on empirical insights, the report distils 8 guiding principles to advance inclusive and effective NbS research & implementation.
Read more 🧪 link.europa.eu/X6y9hh
Based on empirical insights, the report distils 8 guiding principles to advance inclusive and effective NbS research & implementation.
Read more 🧪 link.europa.eu/X6y9hh
November 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Want to know more about #NatureBasedSolutions ⤵️
Catch up on the latest from PLAN-B project!
🌿 Online workshop on noise pollution & biodiversity - 26 Nov, register now!
📝 Take part in the public survey on light & noise pollution, your insights will help shape future solutions!
Get involved 👉 aquaplan-project.eu/latest-updat...
🌿 Online workshop on noise pollution & biodiversity - 26 Nov, register now!
📝 Take part in the public survey on light & noise pollution, your insights will help shape future solutions!
Get involved 👉 aquaplan-project.eu/latest-updat...
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Catch up on the latest from PLAN-B project!
🌿 Online workshop on noise pollution & biodiversity - 26 Nov, register now!
📝 Take part in the public survey on light & noise pollution, your insights will help shape future solutions!
Get involved 👉 aquaplan-project.eu/latest-updat...
🌿 Online workshop on noise pollution & biodiversity - 26 Nov, register now!
📝 Take part in the public survey on light & noise pollution, your insights will help shape future solutions!
Get involved 👉 aquaplan-project.eu/latest-updat...
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Tune in to your fav podcast spot to hear The Globe’s daily news podcast, The Decibel, for a literal deep dive — the ‘Entangled’ series on North Atlantic right whales, how they depend on vocalizations, and the sounds of underwater noise pollution. @pulitzercenter.org @theglobeandmail.com 🌊
November 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Tune in to your fav podcast spot to hear The Globe’s daily news podcast, The Decibel, for a literal deep dive — the ‘Entangled’ series on North Atlantic right whales, how they depend on vocalizations, and the sounds of underwater noise pollution. @pulitzercenter.org @theglobeandmail.com 🌊
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Europe’s waters are under pressure - from rivers to coasts to the deep sea💧
Join our campaign and help protect life in The Waters We Share! 💙
See what you can do: marcobolo-project.eu/the-waters-w...
#TheWatersWeShare #LifeBeneathTheWaves #KnowOurWatersBetter #AquaticPersonalityQuiz
Join our campaign and help protect life in The Waters We Share! 💙
See what you can do: marcobolo-project.eu/the-waters-w...
#TheWatersWeShare #LifeBeneathTheWaves #KnowOurWatersBetter #AquaticPersonalityQuiz
November 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Europe’s waters are under pressure - from rivers to coasts to the deep sea💧
Join our campaign and help protect life in The Waters We Share! 💙
See what you can do: marcobolo-project.eu/the-waters-w...
#TheWatersWeShare #LifeBeneathTheWaves #KnowOurWatersBetter #AquaticPersonalityQuiz
Join our campaign and help protect life in The Waters We Share! 💙
See what you can do: marcobolo-project.eu/the-waters-w...
#TheWatersWeShare #LifeBeneathTheWaves #KnowOurWatersBetter #AquaticPersonalityQuiz
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📣 We are excited to invite you to join the next webinar of the #GOOS #BioEco #Essential #Ocean #Variable webinar series. You will learn about standardised monitoring of benthic invertebrates and sea turtles!
📅 13 November 2025 | 23:00 UTC
👉 Please register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📅 13 November 2025 | 23:00 UTC
👉 Please register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
📣 We are excited to invite you to join the next webinar of the #GOOS #BioEco #Essential #Ocean #Variable webinar series. You will learn about standardised monitoring of benthic invertebrates and sea turtles!
📅 13 November 2025 | 23:00 UTC
👉 Please register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📅 13 November 2025 | 23:00 UTC
👉 Please register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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La Professoressa Elena Maggi si trova in questi giorni in Irlanda ☘️ a Westport dove è stata invitata a parlare alla conferenza #ALAN2025 di @darkskyireland.bsky.social sul tema dell' #inquinamentoluminoso 🌌 in ambiente acquatico 💧, uno dei temi principali del progetto Horizon #AquaPLAN.
Some AquaPLAN highlights from the 9th International Artificial Light at Night Conference #ALAN2025, @darkskyireland.bsky.social & @mayodarkskies.bsky.social hosted in Westport 🌃☘️
Researchers presenting their work on aquatic light pollution, mitigation & policy 👏
aquaplan-project.eu/alan-2025-ex...
Researchers presenting their work on aquatic light pollution, mitigation & policy 👏
aquaplan-project.eu/alan-2025-ex...
October 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
La Professoressa Elena Maggi si trova in questi giorni in Irlanda ☘️ a Westport dove è stata invitata a parlare alla conferenza #ALAN2025 di @darkskyireland.bsky.social sul tema dell' #inquinamentoluminoso 🌌 in ambiente acquatico 💧, uno dei temi principali del progetto Horizon #AquaPLAN.
Another highlight from #ALAN2025 🌌
Yana Yakushina Ghent University coordinator of PLAN-B delivered a powerful plenary on legal pathways to combat light pollution, calling for harmonised regulations to protect the night sky 🌃⚖️
🔗 aquaplan-project.eu/alan-2025-ex...
#NatureRestoration #EnvironmentLaw
Yana Yakushina Ghent University coordinator of PLAN-B delivered a powerful plenary on legal pathways to combat light pollution, calling for harmonised regulations to protect the night sky 🌃⚖️
🔗 aquaplan-project.eu/alan-2025-ex...
#NatureRestoration #EnvironmentLaw
October 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Another highlight from #ALAN2025 🌌
Yana Yakushina Ghent University coordinator of PLAN-B delivered a powerful plenary on legal pathways to combat light pollution, calling for harmonised regulations to protect the night sky 🌃⚖️
🔗 aquaplan-project.eu/alan-2025-ex...
#NatureRestoration #EnvironmentLaw
Yana Yakushina Ghent University coordinator of PLAN-B delivered a powerful plenary on legal pathways to combat light pollution, calling for harmonised regulations to protect the night sky 🌃⚖️
🔗 aquaplan-project.eu/alan-2025-ex...
#NatureRestoration #EnvironmentLaw
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📬 You’ve got mail!
The #AtlanticAll newsletter is here! 🌊
Catch up on all the highlights from the #AAORIAForum25:
🎥 Rewatch the sessions
📋 Read the outcomes
📸 See the photos
🌍 And save the date for Brazil 2026 - more information coming soon!
👉Explore the newsletter: mailchi.mp/11dc81e54d8e...
The #AtlanticAll newsletter is here! 🌊
Catch up on all the highlights from the #AAORIAForum25:
🎥 Rewatch the sessions
📋 Read the outcomes
📸 See the photos
🌍 And save the date for Brazil 2026 - more information coming soon!
👉Explore the newsletter: mailchi.mp/11dc81e54d8e...
October 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
📬 You’ve got mail!
The #AtlanticAll newsletter is here! 🌊
Catch up on all the highlights from the #AAORIAForum25:
🎥 Rewatch the sessions
📋 Read the outcomes
📸 See the photos
🌍 And save the date for Brazil 2026 - more information coming soon!
👉Explore the newsletter: mailchi.mp/11dc81e54d8e...
The #AtlanticAll newsletter is here! 🌊
Catch up on all the highlights from the #AAORIAForum25:
🎥 Rewatch the sessions
📋 Read the outcomes
📸 See the photos
🌍 And save the date for Brazil 2026 - more information coming soon!
👉Explore the newsletter: mailchi.mp/11dc81e54d8e...
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Some AquaPLAN highlights from the 9th International Artificial Light at Night Conference #ALAN2025, @darkskyireland.bsky.social & @mayodarkskies.bsky.social hosted in Westport 🌃☘️
Researchers presenting their work on aquatic light pollution, mitigation & policy 👏
aquaplan-project.eu/alan-2025-ex...
Researchers presenting their work on aquatic light pollution, mitigation & policy 👏
aquaplan-project.eu/alan-2025-ex...
October 30, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Some AquaPLAN highlights from the 9th International Artificial Light at Night Conference #ALAN2025, @darkskyireland.bsky.social & @mayodarkskies.bsky.social hosted in Westport 🌃☘️
Researchers presenting their work on aquatic light pollution, mitigation & policy 👏
aquaplan-project.eu/alan-2025-ex...
Researchers presenting their work on aquatic light pollution, mitigation & policy 👏
aquaplan-project.eu/alan-2025-ex...
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#ALAN2027 will be in Chile July 2027!
#ALAN2025 ##LightPollution #ALAN ##ArtificialLight #Darkness #Night
#ALAN2025 ##LightPollution #ALAN ##ArtificialLight #Darkness #Night
October 30, 2025 at 9:13 AM
#ALAN2027 will be in Chile July 2027!
#ALAN2025 ##LightPollution #ALAN ##ArtificialLight #Darkness #Night
#ALAN2025 ##LightPollution #ALAN ##ArtificialLight #Darkness #Night
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"Behold the modern urban night!" –The one and only Nick Dunn using the most epic photo taken of Manchester in recent years (Joel Goodman) to prove a point about lighting, safety and our society's relationship with darkness.
October 30, 2025 at 10:02 AM
"Behold the modern urban night!" –The one and only Nick Dunn using the most epic photo taken of Manchester in recent years (Joel Goodman) to prove a point about lighting, safety and our society's relationship with darkness.
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Today, I learned that James Joyce wrote a poem about the night. 🌌✨🇮🇪 @georgiamacmillan.bsky.social @mayodarkskies.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Today, I learned that James Joyce wrote a poem about the night. 🌌✨🇮🇪 @georgiamacmillan.bsky.social @mayodarkskies.bsky.social
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Creatures released! Back into the Night!
Publication day is upon us and this very beautiful book is winging its way to those who pre-ordered it (thank you very much).
If you fancy learning about some weird and wonderful creatures that come out at night, please pick a copy up!
Publication day is upon us and this very beautiful book is winging its way to those who pre-ordered it (thank you very much).
If you fancy learning about some weird and wonderful creatures that come out at night, please pick a copy up!
October 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Creatures released! Back into the Night!
Publication day is upon us and this very beautiful book is winging its way to those who pre-ordered it (thank you very much).
If you fancy learning about some weird and wonderful creatures that come out at night, please pick a copy up!
Publication day is upon us and this very beautiful book is winging its way to those who pre-ordered it (thank you very much).
If you fancy learning about some weird and wonderful creatures that come out at night, please pick a copy up!
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Artificial light at night (#ALAN) is a growing form of pollution that can disrupt ecosystems. In this study published in #BiologyLetters, researchers investigate how ALAN affects a parasitic interaction between flatworms and Daphnia waterfleas buff.ly/9QQPFRb | #Behaviour #Ecology
September 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Artificial light at night (#ALAN) is a growing form of pollution that can disrupt ecosystems. In this study published in #BiologyLetters, researchers investigate how ALAN affects a parasitic interaction between flatworms and Daphnia waterfleas buff.ly/9QQPFRb | #Behaviour #Ecology
AquaPLAN coordinator Elena Maggi @dipbiounipi.bsky.social was an invited speaker at 9th International Artificial Light at Night Conference #ALAN2025 today, @darkskyireland.bsky.social & @mayodarkskies.bsky.social hosting in Ireland. Her talk: "Coastal light pollution: a multi-stressor perspective"
Day two of the Artitifical Light at Night Conference begins with fresh, cold Mayo morning air and a keynote by Elena Maggi on the marine light pollution research being undertaken by @aquaplan.bsky.social. 🌊🐟🐙💡
@darkskyireland.bsky.social @mayodarkskies.bsky.social #ALAN2025
@darkskyireland.bsky.social @mayodarkskies.bsky.social #ALAN2025
October 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
AquaPLAN coordinator Elena Maggi @dipbiounipi.bsky.social was an invited speaker at 9th International Artificial Light at Night Conference #ALAN2025 today, @darkskyireland.bsky.social & @mayodarkskies.bsky.social hosting in Ireland. Her talk: "Coastal light pollution: a multi-stressor perspective"
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🚨 Deadline Extended!
📅 New deadline: November 10th, 2025.
📍 Novi Sad, Serbia OR online
👉 Register & submit abstracts:
🔗 enlightproject.rs/enlight-conference
📩 [email protected]
#lightpollution #ALAN #darknight
📅 New deadline: November 10th, 2025.
📍 Novi Sad, Serbia OR online
👉 Register & submit abstracts:
🔗 enlightproject.rs/enlight-conference
📩 [email protected]
#lightpollution #ALAN #darknight
October 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
🚨 Deadline Extended!
📅 New deadline: November 10th, 2025.
📍 Novi Sad, Serbia OR online
👉 Register & submit abstracts:
🔗 enlightproject.rs/enlight-conference
📩 [email protected]
#lightpollution #ALAN #darknight
📅 New deadline: November 10th, 2025.
📍 Novi Sad, Serbia OR online
👉 Register & submit abstracts:
🔗 enlightproject.rs/enlight-conference
📩 [email protected]
#lightpollution #ALAN #darknight