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Guarding European Waters from Invasive Alien Species Horizon Europe project supporting the EU IAS Regulation in the marine and freshwater environments by offering solutions that address every phase of the invasion process #bioinvasions

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · Aug 29

Join the first GuardIAS & @invasivesnet.bsky.social
virtual conference, Nov 13-14!

We're focusing on preventing invasive alien species introductions & biosecurity risk assessment.

Registration is FREE! Sign up 👉 guardias.eu/welcome-to-t...

#GuardIAS #InvasiveSpecies #Biosecurity

Welcome to the First GuardIAS Conference

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European Alien Species Information Network - EASIN @eualiens.bsky.social · 1d

Stelios Katsanevakis, @GuardIAS
project, presents the methodological framework for analysing #InvasiveAlienSpecies spread dynamics in the Aegean Sea. ICBM Conference, Madeira, Azores.

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 1d

At #ICMB2025, Jasmine Ferrario presented a new 🇪🇺–🇺🇸 research network born from the 2024 ISAGS, uniting scientists across 14 countries to study port biofouling using the SERC protocol. 🌍🔬🌐Early results reveal striking spatial patterns and management effects. #Bioinvasions #MarineScience #MarineEcology

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Tammy Robinson @tbrresearch.bsky.social · 1d

A new Special Issue on aquatic invasions has just been released in NeoBiota. Read the editorial to gain an overview of all the papers: Invasions in aquatic systems.

Use this link:
neobiota.pensoft.net/article/1678...

#bioinvasions @neobiota.pensoft.net

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 1d

The #GuardIAS marina events organized by the University of Pavia - part of the project's #CitizenScience activities - were showcased in a poster by Mar Santos-Simon, Agnese Marchini, Laura Verbrugge, and Jasmine Ferrario.
🌊 #bioinvasions #InvasiveSpecies #ICMB2025

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 1d

Happy to present today #GuardIAS at #ICMB2025 — showcasing how emerging #technologies and #CitizenScience are combined to track and tackle aquatic invasive species in Europe.
🌍🔬💧🌐🧪 #InvasiveSpecies #bioinvasions @guardias.bsky.social

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Society for the Study of Marine Bioinvasions @marinebioinvasions.bsky.social · 1d

A moment to remember! The #ICMBXII community gathered together in Madeira — researchers, students, and practitioners united by a shared passion for #marine #bioinvasions.

The conference isn’t over yet — more sessions, discussions, and connections are still to come!

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 2d

Excellent presentation by Anastasija Zaiko in the #ICMB2025 on the integration of macroeconomic modelling and vessel network analysis to strengthen marine #biosecurity management. Work conducted in the framework of @guardias.bsky.social
#bioinvasions #InvasiveSpecies #GuardIAS

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Marc Rius research group @riuslab.bsky.social · 3d

Keynote speaker Amy Freestone starting with a great discussion on the relationship between latitudinal gradients and bioinvasions / biodiversity / biotic resistance. High predation pressure on sessile non-indigenous species (mostly ascidians) in the tropics. Amazing video of fish predation.#ICMB2025

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OneSTOP @onestop-project.eu · 6d

📢 Introducing Misgurnus anguillicaudatus, the Oriental Weatherfish.
💥 This #InvasiveAlienSpecies has the unusual ability to reproduce clonally.
🐠 It can also reduce aquatic insect biodiversity and compete with native fish for food and spawning areas, impacting local ecosystems.
#BioInvasions

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 6d

The talk linked to the #GuardIAS activities on management prioritisation and feasibility and discussed the importance of citizen science for detection. Participants were invited to engage in the GuardIAS #iNaturalist survey Aquatic Invasive Alien Species of Europe and attend our virtual conference.

GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 6d

Tim Adriaens, WP4 co-lead, presented a keynote at the 12th meeting of the Helenic Ecological Society on "Management of #BiologicalInvasions across the invasion curve: from risk management strategies to real-world #conservation action."
#bioinvasions

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 7d

Don't miss this new #webinar supported by #GuardIAS.
#bioinvasions #MarineEcology #Conservation #InvasiveSpecies 🌍🌐
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INVASIVESNET @invasivesnet.bsky.social · 8d

📢 New Webinar Oct 14!
Corbicula fluminea arrives in 🇳🇿: first record, pathways & impacts.

Join Dr Deborah Hofstra for insights on biosecurity, management & long-term effects.

🕗 8PM NZST | 9AM BST | 10AM CET
🔗 Register: aub.ie/bSALiV

#InvasiveSpecies #Biosecurity #Corbicula @guardias.bsky.social

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 7d

That’s a wrap for the #GuardIAS Annual Meeting! Three inspiring days of exchange, collaboration, and progress towards stronger action on #InvasiveSpecies. Grateful to all who contributed to the discussions and next steps!
#bioinvasions #AquaticEcology #MarineEcology
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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 8d

Day 2 of the #GuardIAS meeting was all about our 11 case studies!

Great to see the nitty-gritty of using eDNA & drones for detection, modelling population spread, and launching new citizen science projects.

Also got a preview of upcoming online events from at @invasivesnet.bsky.social.

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Colombe Warin @colombewarin.bsky.social · 9d

Interesting to hear more today about the progress done by @guardias.bsky.social and its key research on aquatic #invasive and #nonnative species on #biodiversity

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Tim Adriaens @adriaenstim.bsky.social · 9d

great work from @inbo.be team presenting the case study on #marbledcrayfish #eDNA powerful tool for measuring impacts on native amphibians @guardias.bsky.social

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Tim Adriaens @adriaenstim.bsky.social · 8d

Teun Everts @inbo.be showcasing the #xenopuslaevis @guardias.bsky.social case study rapid response effectiveness can be measured w #eDNA amazing conservation work

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 9d

Wrap on Day 1 of the GuardIAS project meeting in Thessaloniki! 🇬🇷

A jam-packed day of collaboration, covering everything from AI & eDNA for tracking invasive species to boosting citizen science.

Ready for Day 2!

#GuardIAS #InvasiveSpecies

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 15d

Meet #GuardIAS team member Dr Belinda Gallardo, our WP3 Leader! 🛡️

Her work focuses on developing future invasion scenarios, using AI to predict where invasive species will spread next under climate change and how we can best prepare.

Read our full Q&A: guardias.eu/work-package...

Dr Belinda GALLARDO, Leader, Work Package 3, GuardIAS Project

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 15d

Representing @guardias.bsky.social in the All-Atlantic Forum 2025. The political context was set by André Franqueira Rodrigues, member of the European Parliament.
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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 22d

Spotlight: The American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) 🐸

It can leap nearly six feet in a single bound—almost 10x its body length—and preys on everything from native frogs to birds and even bats.

#GuardIAS is using advanced eDNA to track its spread.

See our work: guardias.eu #InvasiveSpecies

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OneSTOP @onestop-project.eu · 23d

🎞️ On 27 August, a media feature on the CamAlien was shown on Belgian national television, bringing attention to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the detection of invasive alien species.
👀 Watch the video: www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/ki...
🔎 Read more: onestop-project.eu/news/camalie...

Snelle camera's met AI helpen invasieve exoten langs de waterkant te bestrijden | VRT NWS: nieuws

Altijd op de hoogte van het laatste nieuws uit binnen- en buitenland dankzij de betrouwbare en diepgaande berichtgeving van VRT NWS.

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 24d

📚 ECSA 61: Bridging Science & Policy for Coastal Biodiversity
🗓️ Dates: 24-27 August 2026
📍 Location: Square, Brussels, Belgium
📅 Deadline for Special Session proposals: 24 November 2025

Supported by the #GuardIAS project.

Register now: www.estuarinecoastalconference.com

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · Sep 9

Spotlight: The Red Swamp Crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) 🦞

This crayfish is a major threat, known for damaging infrastructure with its burrows & carrying crayfish plague. The #GuardIAS project is tracking its spread.

Learn more: guardias.eu #InvasiveSpecies

The Red Swamp Crayfish (Procambarus clarkii)

This crayfish can travel across dry land to find new rivers to invade.
It’s a major threat, known for damaging infrastructure with its burrows & carrying crayfish plague. The #GuardIAS project is tracking its spread.

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · Sep 4

Present your research at the GuardIAS Conference!

Submit your abstract by Sept 12 for a chance to be published in Management of Biological Invasions with a full APC waiver.

Find out more & submit: guardias.eu/submitting-a...

#CallforAbstracts #InvasiveSpecies #GuardIAS

Submitting an Abstract & Presenting

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