ARNET – Aquatic Research Network
@arnetla.bsky.social
A multi-institutional network that integrates MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, CBMA - Centre for Molecular and Environmental Biology, and CIMA - Centre for Marine and Environmental Research. From river basins to deep-sea ecosystems.
🧬 Joana Robalo (@marescience.bsky.social | ISPA) studies how molecular data can inform the conservation and management of aquatic species. “What is needed are policies that value knowledge and are guided by science”.
#ARNET #CBMA #CIMA # Genetics #Conservation #ARNET4Science
#ARNET #CBMA #CIMA # Genetics #Conservation #ARNET4Science
January 29, 2026 at 1:02 PM
🧬 Joana Robalo (@marescience.bsky.social | ISPA) studies how molecular data can inform the conservation and management of aquatic species. “What is needed are policies that value knowledge and are guided by science”.
#ARNET #CBMA #CIMA # Genetics #Conservation #ARNET4Science
#ARNET #CBMA #CIMA # Genetics #Conservation #ARNET4Science
🌱 In #µRESTART, marine microorganisms are isolated from salt marshes, characterised and tested for plant survival under stress. Selected strains are preserved in the #Marbiomebiobank to support future ecological restoration.
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #CIÊNCIAS #CE3C #BIOISI #BIOTOXLAB
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #CIÊNCIAS #CE3C #BIOISI #BIOTOXLAB
January 27, 2026 at 1:01 PM
🌱 In #µRESTART, marine microorganisms are isolated from salt marshes, characterised and tested for plant survival under stress. Selected strains are preserved in the #Marbiomebiobank to support future ecological restoration.
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #CIÊNCIAS #CE3C #BIOISI #BIOTOXLAB
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #CIÊNCIAS #CE3C #BIOISI #BIOTOXLAB
🌊 Zara Teixeira (@marescience.bsky.social) connects ecosystem services science with society, promoting ocean literacy. “The Ocean Decade has been giving new visibility to ocean literacy and to its role in institutional decisions and individual behaviour.”
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #OceanLiteracy
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #OceanLiteracy
January 22, 2026 at 1:03 PM
🌊 Zara Teixeira (@marescience.bsky.social) connects ecosystem services science with society, promoting ocean literacy. “The Ocean Decade has been giving new visibility to ocean literacy and to its role in institutional decisions and individual behaviour.”
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #OceanLiteracy
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #OceanLiteracy
🌊 Located at the Port of Peniche, #CETEMARES is a scientific infrastructure of @marescience.bsky.social. Dedicated to marine biotechnology, marine biology, aquaculture and marine food resources, it promotes applied research, innovation and knowledge transfer.
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ARNET4Science
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ARNET4Science
January 20, 2026 at 1:02 PM
🌊 Located at the Port of Peniche, #CETEMARES is a scientific infrastructure of @marescience.bsky.social. Dedicated to marine biotechnology, marine biology, aquaculture and marine food resources, it promotes applied research, innovation and knowledge transfer.
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ARNET4Science
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ARNET4Science
🌊 The EU project #DEEPREST addresses deep-sea mining impacts. #CIMA-Ualg researchers studied ecosystem resilience and sediment plume effects. Results informed policy briefs supporting evidence-based ocean governance. More here 🔗 deep-rest.ifremer.fr
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA
January 15, 2026 at 1:02 PM
🌊 The EU project #DEEPREST addresses deep-sea mining impacts. #CIMA-Ualg researchers studied ecosystem resilience and sediment plume effects. Results informed policy briefs supporting evidence-based ocean governance. More here 🔗 deep-rest.ifremer.fr
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA
🌊 Flávio Martins (cima.ualg.pt) models ocean dynamics and develops new tools to support the blue economy. “The Water and Marine Directives help tackle aquatic ecosystem management challenges.”
#ARNET #CIMA #MARE #CBMA #UAlg #OceanScience #ARNET4Science
#ARNET #CIMA #MARE #CBMA #UAlg #OceanScience #ARNET4Science
January 13, 2026 at 1:01 PM
🌊 Flávio Martins (cima.ualg.pt) models ocean dynamics and develops new tools to support the blue economy. “The Water and Marine Directives help tackle aquatic ecosystem management challenges.”
#ARNET #CIMA #MARE #CBMA #UAlg #OceanScience #ARNET4Science
#ARNET #CIMA #MARE #CBMA #UAlg #OceanScience #ARNET4Science
🔎 The EU project #3DMemBio, @cbma.bsky.social/#UMinho is developing a hybrid technology to break down persistent toxic compounds like #PFAS. #ARNET connects science and action to support solutions for aquatic ecosystems.
🔗 Learn more: cbma.uminho.pt/cbma-pro/3dm...
#CBMA #MARE #CIMA #ARNET4Science
🔗 Learn more: cbma.uminho.pt/cbma-pro/3dm...
#CBMA #MARE #CIMA #ARNET4Science
January 8, 2026 at 1:02 PM
🔎 The EU project #3DMemBio, @cbma.bsky.social/#UMinho is developing a hybrid technology to break down persistent toxic compounds like #PFAS. #ARNET connects science and action to support solutions for aquatic ecosystems.
🔗 Learn more: cbma.uminho.pt/cbma-pro/3dm...
#CBMA #MARE #CIMA #ARNET4Science
🔗 Learn more: cbma.uminho.pt/cbma-pro/3dm...
#CBMA #MARE #CIMA #ARNET4Science
🌊 Sofia Duarte (@cbma-uminho.bsky.social) uses environmental DNA to monitor aquatic biodiversity. “Monitoring biodiversity continuously requires better access & analysis tools and field-integrated action.”
#ARNET #CBMA #ScienceForPolicy #ARNET4Science
@marescience.bsky.social | cima.ualg.pt
#ARNET #CBMA #ScienceForPolicy #ARNET4Science
@marescience.bsky.social | cima.ualg.pt
January 6, 2026 at 1:01 PM
🌊 Sofia Duarte (@cbma-uminho.bsky.social) uses environmental DNA to monitor aquatic biodiversity. “Monitoring biodiversity continuously requires better access & analysis tools and field-integrated action.”
#ARNET #CBMA #ScienceForPolicy #ARNET4Science
@marescience.bsky.social | cima.ualg.pt
#ARNET #CBMA #ScienceForPolicy #ARNET4Science
@marescience.bsky.social | cima.ualg.pt
December 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🌊 Jaime Ramos (@marescience.bsky.social / @ucoimbra.bsky.social) studies the ecology of seabirds and waterbirds, which, as top marine predators, reflect the cumulative effects of changes occurring at lower trophic levels.
#ARNET #MARE #CBMA #CIMA #MarineEcology #Seabirds #ARNET4Science
#ARNET #MARE #CBMA #CIMA #MarineEcology #Seabirds #ARNET4Science
December 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🌊 Jaime Ramos (@marescience.bsky.social / @ucoimbra.bsky.social) studies the ecology of seabirds and waterbirds, which, as top marine predators, reflect the cumulative effects of changes occurring at lower trophic levels.
#ARNET #MARE #CBMA #CIMA #MarineEcology #Seabirds #ARNET4Science
#ARNET #MARE #CBMA #CIMA #MarineEcology #Seabirds #ARNET4Science
📘 Pressures in Madeira’s streams are limiting the European eel. Actions: 🔹Remove barriers 🔹Create eel passages 🔹Control invasives 🔹Improve monitoring
At #ARNET we connect science, policy and action.
@marescience.bsky.social/@maremadeira.bsky.social
mare-madeira.pt/impact/polic...
#MARE #CIMA #CBMA
At #ARNET we connect science, policy and action.
@marescience.bsky.social/@maremadeira.bsky.social
mare-madeira.pt/impact/polic...
#MARE #CIMA #CBMA
December 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
📘 Pressures in Madeira’s streams are limiting the European eel. Actions: 🔹Remove barriers 🔹Create eel passages 🔹Control invasives 🔹Improve monitoring
At #ARNET we connect science, policy and action.
@marescience.bsky.social/@maremadeira.bsky.social
mare-madeira.pt/impact/polic...
#MARE #CIMA #CBMA
At #ARNET we connect science, policy and action.
@marescience.bsky.social/@maremadeira.bsky.social
mare-madeira.pt/impact/polic...
#MARE #CIMA #CBMA
🌊 Vanda Brotas (@marescience.bsky.social | @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social ) studies phytoplankton and ocean productivity. “The biggest aquatic challenge is balancing the conservation of ecosystem diversity and function with growing human exploitation.”
#ARNET #ClimateScience #ARNET4Science
#ARNET #ClimateScience #ARNET4Science
December 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🌊 Vanda Brotas (@marescience.bsky.social | @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social ) studies phytoplankton and ocean productivity. “The biggest aquatic challenge is balancing the conservation of ecosystem diversity and function with growing human exploitation.”
#ARNET #ClimateScience #ARNET4Science
#ARNET #ClimateScience #ARNET4Science
🌊 The Best Practice Guide for MPA Management and Monitoring, developed by MARE-ISPA, offers step-by-step frameworks for governance, indicators and adaptive monitoring, showing how ARNET advances its mission through @marescience.bsky.social. #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ScienceForPolicy
December 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🌊 The Best Practice Guide for MPA Management and Monitoring, developed by MARE-ISPA, offers step-by-step frameworks for governance, indicators and adaptive monitoring, showing how ARNET advances its mission through @marescience.bsky.social. #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ScienceForPolicy
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Day 5
Today, we conclude our Themed Week with an innovative discovery by Catarina Frazão Santos' team: despite decades of research, Antarctica has never had a formal marine spatial plan.
Find out everything!
www.mare-centre.pt/en/Day5_anta...
Today, we conclude our Themed Week with an innovative discovery by Catarina Frazão Santos' team: despite decades of research, Antarctica has never had a formal marine spatial plan.
Find out everything!
www.mare-centre.pt/en/Day5_anta...
December 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Day 5
Today, we conclude our Themed Week with an innovative discovery by Catarina Frazão Santos' team: despite decades of research, Antarctica has never had a formal marine spatial plan.
Find out everything!
www.mare-centre.pt/en/Day5_anta...
Today, we conclude our Themed Week with an innovative discovery by Catarina Frazão Santos' team: despite decades of research, Antarctica has never had a formal marine spatial plan.
Find out everything!
www.mare-centre.pt/en/Day5_anta...
Reposted by ARNET – Aquatic Research Network
Day 4
Today we highlight the work of Paulo Catry who has been returning annually to the Falkland Islands for over 20 years to study the world's largest population of black-browed albatrosses.
www.mare-centre.pt/en/day4_mari...
📸 Photos: Paulo Catry
Today we highlight the work of Paulo Catry who has been returning annually to the Falkland Islands for over 20 years to study the world's largest population of black-browed albatrosses.
www.mare-centre.pt/en/day4_mari...
📸 Photos: Paulo Catry
December 4, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Day 4
Today we highlight the work of Paulo Catry who has been returning annually to the Falkland Islands for over 20 years to study the world's largest population of black-browed albatrosses.
www.mare-centre.pt/en/day4_mari...
📸 Photos: Paulo Catry
Today we highlight the work of Paulo Catry who has been returning annually to the Falkland Islands for over 20 years to study the world's largest population of black-browed albatrosses.
www.mare-centre.pt/en/day4_mari...
📸 Photos: Paulo Catry
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Day 3
"Unexpected contaminants in Antarctica: the island with two years of memory"
Research led by Bernardo Duarte has revealed the presence of unexpected contaminants on Deception Island — one of the most remote and fragile ecosystems on the planet.
www.mare-centre.pt/en/day3_anta...
"Unexpected contaminants in Antarctica: the island with two years of memory"
Research led by Bernardo Duarte has revealed the presence of unexpected contaminants on Deception Island — one of the most remote and fragile ecosystems on the planet.
www.mare-centre.pt/en/day3_anta...
December 3, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Day 3
"Unexpected contaminants in Antarctica: the island with two years of memory"
Research led by Bernardo Duarte has revealed the presence of unexpected contaminants on Deception Island — one of the most remote and fragile ecosystems on the planet.
www.mare-centre.pt/en/day3_anta...
"Unexpected contaminants in Antarctica: the island with two years of memory"
Research led by Bernardo Duarte has revealed the presence of unexpected contaminants on Deception Island — one of the most remote and fragile ecosystems on the planet.
www.mare-centre.pt/en/day3_anta...
Reposted by ARNET – Aquatic Research Network
Today marks the date on which the Antarctic Treaty dedicated the continent to peace and science. To mark the occasion, we will be sharing stories, challenges and discoveries of our researchers, throughout the week.
Stay tuned!
www.mare-centre.pt/en/antarctic...
Stay tuned!
www.mare-centre.pt/en/antarctic...
December 1, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Today marks the date on which the Antarctic Treaty dedicated the continent to peace and science. To mark the occasion, we will be sharing stories, challenges and discoveries of our researchers, throughout the week.
Stay tuned!
www.mare-centre.pt/en/antarctic...
Stay tuned!
www.mare-centre.pt/en/antarctic...
🌊 Bernardo Duarte (@marescience.bsky.social /@cienciasulisboa.bsky.social) analyses biological signatures to assess stress and pollution using AI. “New contaminants and stressors require fast methods to detect their effects.”
#ARNET #CBMA #CIMA #AI #Pollution #ARNET4Science
#ARNET #CBMA #CIMA #AI #Pollution #ARNET4Science
December 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🌊 Bernardo Duarte (@marescience.bsky.social /@cienciasulisboa.bsky.social) analyses biological signatures to assess stress and pollution using AI. “New contaminants and stressors require fast methods to detect their effects.”
#ARNET #CBMA #CIMA #AI #Pollution #ARNET4Science
#ARNET #CBMA #CIMA #AI #Pollution #ARNET4Science
🌊 Guia Marine Laboratory (#LMG) at the Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia is part of @marescience.bsky.social and @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social, focusing on marine ecology, climate change, biotechnology & ocean management, with advanced labs and direct sea access. #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA
December 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🌊 Guia Marine Laboratory (#LMG) at the Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia is part of @marescience.bsky.social and @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social, focusing on marine ecology, climate change, biotechnology & ocean management, with advanced labs and direct sea access. #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA
🪸 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
November 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🌊 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
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ClimateScience #TrophicChains #ARNET4Science
November 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🌊 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
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ClimateScience #TrophicChains #ARNET4Science
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MARE participated in the recent meeting with the Secretary of State for the Environment João Manuel Esteves, focused on seagrass beds
We are commited to work to promote solid science and solutions that support the sustainability of marine ecosystems
📸: Ministério do Ambiente e Energia
We are commited to work to promote solid science and solutions that support the sustainability of marine ecosystems
📸: Ministério do Ambiente e Energia
November 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
MARE participated in the recent meeting with the Secretary of State for the Environment João Manuel Esteves, focused on seagrass beds
We are commited to work to promote solid science and solutions that support the sustainability of marine ecosystems
📸: Ministério do Ambiente e Energia
We are commited to work to promote solid science and solutions that support the sustainability of marine ecosystems
📸: Ministério do Ambiente e Energia
📄 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
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA
November 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
📄 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
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA
🌊 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
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #UAlg #MarinePollution #Microplastics #OceanHealth #ARNET4Science
November 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🌊 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
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #UAlg #MarinePollution #Microplastics #OceanHealth #ARNET4Science
🦞 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
These findings support adaptive management & conservation.
🔗 cbma.uminho.pt/projects_cbma/multi-crash
November 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🦞 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
These findings support adaptive management & conservation.
🔗 cbma.uminho.pt/projects_cbma/multi-crash