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Jennifer Anderson @jandbio.bsky.social · 16d

Do you understand Estonian? Check out the fabulous @kristelpanksep.bsky.social talking about eDNA!
Can’t wait to see what we learn about fish from her ongoing research.

It’s a privilege to work with Kristel on fungi in @mostfun.bsky.social & @funaction.bsky.social.

Kristel Panksep @kristelpanksep.bsky.social · 16d

Had the chance to talk about #environmentalDNA! I was on Kuku Raadio's show "Kuue samba taga" and shared how #eDNA samples are helping to solve nature's mysteries.
Listen here: kuku.pleier.ee/podcast/kuue...
#conservation #KukuRaadio #science

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Jennifer Anderson @jandbio.bsky.social · 27d

In @funaction.bsky.social, we are working to grow interest and excitement about these beautiful & ecologically important fungi.
We are really pleased to have this chance to engage with folks interested in aquatic hyphomycetes!

Fay Newbery @fayrnhawk.bsky.social · 27d

A new Zoom-based chat group focussing on #AquaticHyphomycetes will be starting on 8th October. Join us in the evening (BST) to chat and learn about this fascinating group of fungi. Contact me at [email protected] if interested. @britmycolsoc.org.uk @funaction.bsky.social

Aquatic hyphomycete spores from Parc Natur Penglais. Including: Anguillospora crassa, Tricladium splendens, Neonectria lugdeunensis, Tetracladium marchalianum and Articulospora tetracladia. Dyed with cotton blue.

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Fay Newbery @fayrnhawk.bsky.social · 29d

Aquatic hyphomycetes are a fascinating group of aquatic fungi. Most of them feed on dead leaves in flowing water. Their spores are usually either sinuous or four-armed to enable them to catch on to new food sources. @britmycolsoc.org.uk @funaction.bsky.social

Aquatic hyphomycete spores. Clockwise from top left: Alatospora acuminata, Articulospora tetracladia, Tetracladium marchalianum, Anguillospora cf rosea and Anguillospora crassa. Undyed or dyed with cotton blue.

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FUNACTION @funaction.bsky.social · Jul 29

From left to right: @vprins.bsky.social (3rd prize) and Pratiksha Acharya (1st prize). 🎖️🥳

#aquaticfungi #conservation #monitoring #SEFS14

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FUNACTION @funaction.bsky.social · Jul 29

What an exciting day at SEFS14 in Bolu, Türkiye!

The Special Session on #AquaticFungi /Microorganisms in a Changing World was a huge success and even resulted in two graduate student awards for best SEFS14 oral presentations! 🎖️

Thanks to the speakers and audience for a truly fantastic session! 💧🍄

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Jennifer Anderson @jandbio.bsky.social · Jul 11

Congratulations to @funaction.bsky.social 🇵🇹 team-member Diana Graça, who was awarded for her earlier work! #AquaticFungi!

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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FUNACTION @funaction.bsky.social · Jul 7

A very important achievement! 🎉

A new IUCN SSC Centre for Species Survival dedicated to Fungi!

More details below 👇

#aquaticfungi #conservation

IUCN SSC Aquatic Fungi Specialist Group @iucnaquafungi.bsky.social · Jul 7

🎉A moment to celebrate!🎉

There is now an IUCN SSC Centre for Species Survival dedicated to Fungi! (see post 👇)

This is super important to advance conservation actions for #aquaticfungi.💧🍄

Well done Terra - Expo City Dubai.

www.linkedin.com/posts/visitt...

We’re proud to announce that Terra has officially been designated as the world’s first IUCN SSC Centre for Species Survival dedicated to Fungi and the first of its kind in the Middle East. | Terra - E...

We’re proud to announce that Terra has officially been designated as the world’s first IUCN SSC Centre for Species Survival dedicated to Fungi and the first of its kind in the Middle East. This is a ...

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FUNACTION @funaction.bsky.social · Jun 24

We are seeking information, expertise, & advice, to support inclusion of aquatic fungi into Conservation & Monitoring.💧🍄

Take our quick survey (10–15 min)
🔗 forms.office.com/e/UjCrG1L8YV

Soon available in more languages: linktr.ee/FUNACTION_EU

#biodiversity #conservation #monitoring #aquaticfungi

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FUNACTION @funaction.bsky.social · Jun 12

Aquatic fungi deserve a place in conservation & monitoring 🌊🍄
Help shape a better approach—share your expertise and/or needs in the Better Together Survey (10–15 min)!

🔗 forms.office.com/e/UjCrG1L8YV

#biodiversity #aquaticfungi #conservation #monitoring

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FUNACTION @funaction.bsky.social · Jun 11

Will the future of biomonitoring include #AquaticFungi?

Thanks to @biodiversa.eu, @funaction.bsky.social Coordinator @jandbio.bsky.social and @mostfun.bsky.social ECR Marina Pastor engaged with national funders, policy makers & industry representatives in Barcelona last month to support this goal.

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FUNACTION @funaction.bsky.social · May 28

The video of our webinar "Aquatic Fungi Diversity 2025" is now available: youtu.be/JowOyvd_Sks?...

Share it widely! 🍄 💧

Follow FUNACTION social media to keep updated about future activities: linktr.ee/FUNACTION_EU

#aquaticfungi #conservation #FUNACTION #diversity #fungi #funga

@biodiversa.eu

Aquatic Fungi Diversity 2025

YouTube video by FUNACTION

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FUNACTION @funaction.bsky.social · May 21

Find #FUNACTION coordinator and @mostfun.bsky.social partner @jandbio.bsky.social to talk about #aquaticfungi conservation and monitoring. 🍄💧

Jennifer Anderson @jandbio.bsky.social · May 20

'So, I get water samples or sequence data, and then what do I do?' --context--to monitor for aquatic fungi.
Question from an EU national responsible person for biodiversity monitoring.
1) 🎉-so excited they asked!
2) @funaction.bsky.social & @mostfun.bsky.social are working hard to fill this gap.

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FUNACTION @funaction.bsky.social · May 21

#FUNACTION coordinator @jandbio.bsky.social is attending the @biodiversa.eu Biodiversity monitoring science fair event in Barcelona.

#aquaticfungi #conservation

Jennifer Anderson @jandbio.bsky.social · May 21

Building the future of biodiversity monitoring with @biodiversa.eu

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FUNACTION @funaction.bsky.social · May 16

Thank you for your interest Fay. The possibility of recording and making it available later is being explored. We will inform you as soon as possible.

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FUNACTION @funaction.bsky.social · May 15

🌿 Explore aquatic fungi this #BiodiversityDay!

Talks on marine fungi threats, freshwater lichens, fungi as bioindicators, & driftwood fungi.

🗓️ 22 May
⏰ 2pm UTC
💻 Online

🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/aquaticfungi...

#AquaticFungi #FungalDiversity #Conservation

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FUNACTION @funaction.bsky.social · Apr 9

This game was developed by @zimingwang.bsky.social,
@jandbio.bsky.social and @laurencd96.bsky.social

#FUNACTION

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FUNACTION @funaction.bsky.social · Apr 9

Nature recycles nutrients like we recycle trash! 🌱♻️

This free, print-ready game introduces kids (and adults!) to the concept of nutrient cycling in nature through an engaging analogy with trash recycling.

Grab a copy here: zenodo.org/records/1473...

#FUNACTION #aquaticfungi #ecology

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FUNACTION @funaction.bsky.social · Mar 27

Having >1000 species of #fungi assessed is a great milestone!!

@funaction.bsky.social is working towards #aquaticfungi #conservation in close collaboration with @iucnaquafungi.bsky.social!

We will contribute to the assessment of aquatic fungi species. 💧🍄

Stay tuned!!

tinyurl.com/3zdfysbr

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FUNACTION @funaction.bsky.social · Mar 27

FUNACTION PIs Andreas Bruder and @isabelrfernandes.bsky.social were interviewed for SRF1, raising awareness about the importance of #aquaticfungi biodiversity and its #conservation.

See full interview here, after minute 15:05 👉 tinyurl.com/bdcz7uh5

#funga #fungi #FUNACTION #SUPSI #CBMA

Schweiz aktuell vom 24.03.2025 - Play SRF

Kindsmord im Könizbergwald: Obergericht verurteilt Mutter zu 18 Jahren, Kantonsparlament Zürich möchte Rückkehr der Förderklassen, spezielle aquatische Pilzsuche im Muggiotal

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FUNACTION @funaction.bsky.social · Mar 22

💧🌍On #WorldWaterDay, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns: Glacier loss threatens water security & future. ❄️💔 Glaciers hold 70% of Earth's freshwater but are disappearing. We must act to protect this vital resource and its biodiversity!
#ClimateAction #GlacierPreservation #aquaticfungi🔵un.org

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MoSTFun @mostfun.bsky.social · Mar 21

❄️🌍 Happy World Day for Glaciers 2025! 🌍❄️

Glaciers are essential ecosystems, supporting unique life forms. In MoSTFun, we’re exploring the biodiversity of fungi associated with glaciers and their crucial role in these environments. 🌊 #WorldDayForGlaciers #IYGP2025 #GlacierConservation #AquaticFungi

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FUNACTION @funaction.bsky.social · Mar 7

Go team 🇸🇪!

Very important to highlight the work developed by ECRs!

#aquaticfungi #conservation #FUNACTION

Jennifer Anderson @jandbio.bsky.social · Mar 7

@zimingwang.bsky.social is featured in SLU's Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment Newsletter! Always exciting to talk about #AquaticFungi & @funaction.bsky.social.

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Jennifer Anderson @jandbio.bsky.social · Mar 5

Working to get #AquaticFungi into the #Conservation conversation, @funaction.bsky.social weighed in on the European Water Resilience Strategy. The inclusion of #AquaticFungi & other neglected taxa in the Strategy is needed to meet environmental and societal challenges.
#Funga

shorturl.at/Wa14N

European Commission - Have your say

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Jennifer Anderson @jandbio.bsky.social · Feb 25

Conservation funding “82.9% was assigned to vertebrates. … while fungi and algae were barely represented at less than 0.2%”
Proud to work towards conservation of #AquaticFungi — tiny but mighty!

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Most conservation funds go to large vertebrates at expense of ‘neglected’ species

Study shows funding bias towards animals like rhino while other endangered species including amphibians and algae disregarded

www.theguardian.com

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FUNACTION @funaction.bsky.social · Feb 25

Mobility of ECRs between Partners labs is one example of #FUNACTION transnational added value.

Ziming🇸🇪 and Pietro🇮🇹 visited our Estonian🇪🇪 team where they were trained and collaborated on sample preparation and #eDNA extraction.

#aquaticfungi #conservation #biodiversity
@biodiversaplus.bsky.social

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