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GINAMO – Genetic Indicators for NAture MOnitoring
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🏞️ International research project
🏞️ Developing guidelines & tools for using genetic indicators in conservation
🏞️ Co-creation with stakeholders
#Conservation #Genetics #Biodiversity #ConsGen

🌐 www.ginamo.org
💵 www.biodiversa.eu
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gsegelbacher.bsky.social
interested in a collaborative project at #unifreiburg linking tick ecology and vector-pathogen interactions
check out a PhD position in my lab here
uni-freiburg.de/stellenangeb...
Universität Freiburg
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December 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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society4conbio.bsky.social
The call for abstracts for #ECCB26 is now open!

Researchers, policymakers + practitioners are invited to submit their abstracts for oral presentations, posters, or speed talks by 15 Feb, 2026.

We hope to see you in Leiden!
#conservation #networking #conference
December 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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‪🌍🌿🦜Early-bird registration for #WBF2026 is now open!
Join us in ☀️Davos in June 2026 and be part of the global biodiversity dialogue🌿
👉Register now with the green button on worldbiodiversityforum.org/registration...
December 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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inaturalist.bsky.social
All you need to help make identifications on iNaturalist is a computer! Join our first-ever ID-a-thon and build your nature-identification skills — this week, we'd love your help sorting Unknown observations into broad categories. Learn more: tr.ee/identifyweek1
Graphic with black background featuring green silhouettes of diverse organisms including a crane, dragonfly, bear, spider, snake, jellyfish, starfish, lizard, mushrooms, butterfly, scorpion, snail, coral, cattails, and insects. White text reads "HELP US IDENTIFY" at top and "UNKNOWNS" at bottom. Slide with black background and white text explaining that anyone can help with identifications on iNaturalist by sorting unknown observations — defined as observations uploaded with no identification at all. Below shows a screenshot of the iNaturalist Identify interface displaying a grid of thumbnail photos all labeled "Unknown." Slide titled "WHAT YOU CAN DO" with three tips: add broad IDs like "Plants," "Insects," "Birds," or "Fungi"; start with what you recognize (example: ID a dragonfly as "Dragonflies"); and skip anything you're unsure about. Below shows an iNaturalist screenshot of a dragonfly observation being identified at the suborder level, with the Identify menu option circled in the navigation bar. Slide stating "You can contribute identifications from any computer, anywhere in the world" with a call-to-action link tr.ee/identifyweek1. Below shows the iNaturalist Identify filters panel with the "Unknown" category icon and "Filters" button circled in green, highlighting how to find unidentified observations.
December 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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biogeneurope.bsky.social
Good news! There is a new episode of the #Genomics Connection #Podcast by @ergabiodiv.bsky.social and @iboleurope.bsky.social. 🤩
👉 More information on our website: biodiversitygenomics.eu/2025/12/12/g...
🔔Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/06SG...
December 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
ginamo-consgen.bsky.social
🧬 Today, we ran a webinar addressing questions about monitoring #genetic #biodiversity with genetic indicators.
Thanks @seanmhoban.bsky.social @jgeue.bsky.social @jmergeay.bsky.social @joostraeymaekers.bsky.social for joining the panel!
🍿 The recording will be available in January.

#consgen #KMGBF
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December 12, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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SMBE2026 Symposium 1

Evolutionary-informed management of vulnerable populations in a rapidly changing world

📨 Abstract submission
smbe2026.org/abstracts

📋 Programme details
smbe2026.org/programme

#SMBE2026
SMBE2026 Symposium 1 Evolutionary-informed management of vulnerable populations in a rapidly changing world
December 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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ergabiodiv.bsky.social
🧬 What are the best sampling practices to generate high-quality #genomic data?
Well, it depends on the taxonomic group, of course!That’s why the #ERGAcommunity is working on taxon-specific sampling procedures.
And you can join us! ➡️ www.erga-biodiversity.eu/post/samplin...
Sampling for genomics studies across the tree of life
Last Friday, December 5th, the ERGA Sampling & Sample Processing Committee hosted its very first Taxon Sampling SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) “Hackathon”. Following an open invitation to the enti...
www.erga-biodiversity.eu
December 11, 2025 at 10:44 AM
ginamo-consgen.bsky.social
🧬🧬🧬 In 2026, most countries will need to report genetic diversity indicators to the Convention on Biological Diversity.
🦉🍄🌳 But which species should they focus on?
⬇️⬇️⬇️ We discuss this in our new blog post!

#genetic #biodiversity #monitoring #conservation #consgen #KMGBF
Choosing species for genetic indicator reporting
The genetic indicators included in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework were designed to represent the genetic diversity of species in each country. But which species, exactly? Becaus…
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December 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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carbonbrief.org
JUST PUBLISHED – Analysis: Just 28% of countries have released nature pledges a year after UN deadline

✍️ By @daisydunne.carbonbrief.org

➡️ Read here: buff.ly/sD9gxZK
Countries with national biodiversity strategies and action plans (NBSAPs) by the 21 October 2024 deadline (light green) and after (dark green). Source: UN Convention on Biological Diversity. Map by Joe Goodman for Carbon Brief.
October 22, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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guardias.bsky.social
Our free MOOC on Invasive Alien Species Prevention is live!

What you'll learn:
✅ Bioinvasion impacts
✅ Introduction pathways
✅ Management strategies

Catch up before Course 2 drops in early 2026.

🔗 Start here: www.ecmunipv.it/login/index....

#InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions #IAS
December 9, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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SMBE2026 Symposium 5 | Molecular evolution in the era of genetic diversity decline

📨 Abstract submission
smbe2026.org/abstracts

📋 Programme details
smbe2026.org/programme

#SMBE2026
SMBE2026 Symposium 5 | Molecular evolution in the era of genetic diversity decline
December 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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martykardos.bsky.social
Our Editorial for our upcoming special issue in Molecular Ecology: Conservation Genomics—Making a Difference onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Conservation Genomics—Making a Difference
Conservation genomics has increasingly transitioned from a promising concept to a science that integrates a range of advanced analytical approaches, providing new insights into inbreeding, genetic lo....
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December 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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rmwaterhouse.bsky.social
Biology26, Switzerland’s largest conference on organismal biology—held on Darwin’s birthday to celebrate the past, present, and future of biological research! biology26.ch
Deadline for registration and abstract submission - Dec. 5th
Join us in Neuchâtel for Biology26, Switzerland’s largest conference on organismal biology—held on Darwin’s birthday to celebrate the past, present, and future of biological research!
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November 30, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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tiboleroyinen.bsky.social
Excited to share our latest preprint!
@mheuertz.bsky.social & I just completed a review covering methods and empirical studies on adaptive introgression in a climate context.
We likely missed a few refs & ideas, so your feedback is highly welcome (ideally by email)!
Preprint➡️ doi.org/10.32942/X2B...
November 28, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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lauradbertola.bsky.social
The value of structural variants to conservation genomics in the pangenome era
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The value of structural variants to conservation genomics in the pangenome era
Abstract. Structural variants (SVs) comprise an axis of genetic diversity with strong consequences for phenotype and fitness, making them a potentially imp
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November 28, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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worldbioforum.bsky.social
🌍🌿💸📢 Travel grants available for #WBF2026!
Advanced Master’s & PhD students from LMIC countries (World Bank list) can apply for support to present their research in ☀️Davos.
Deadlines:
📝 Abstracts (mandatory for applicants): 3 Dec 2026
✈️ Grant applications: 4 Dec 2026
👉Details: tinyurl.com/57a8a3jf
November 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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lauradbertola.bsky.social
Global sampling decline erodes science potential of natural history collections
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Global sampling decline erodes science potential of natural history collections - Nature Communications
Natural history collections hold over two billion specimens representing Earth’s biodiversity, but their scientific value depends on continued specimen collection and digitisation. This study demonstr...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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biodiversa.eu
🛰️How can novel technologies improve biodiversity #monitoring?
In our last webinar, we explored the evolution of remote sensing for biodiversity & shared early results from the Biodiversa+ Habitat pilot, comparing remote-sensing techniques across Europe.
➡️ www.biodiversa.eu/2025/11/05/w...
Webinar: Remote sensing for biodiversity monitoring
This webinar explored the ways remote sensing can support biodiversity monitoring and data collection at different scales.
www.biodiversa.eu
November 24, 2025 at 10:11 AM
ginamo-consgen.bsky.social
🐳 -> 🏹 -> 🧬 -> 🎉
jmergeay.bsky.social Joachim Mergeay @jmergeay.bsky.social · Nov 21
🧬 DNA from a biopsy sample taken from a surfacing beaked whale with a modified crossbow confirms these specimens as ginkgo-toothed beaked whales (mesoplodon ginkgodens), a species never (knowingly) seen alive. #consgen 🦊
whysharksmatter.bsky.social David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · Nov 21
These rare whales had never been seen alive. Then a team in Mexico sighted two
November 25, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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ergabiodiv.bsky.social
🗞️ Want to stay up to date with the latest #ERGA updates and the world of #BiodiversityGenomics?
Don’t miss our monthly newsletter ➡️ November: www.erga-biodiversity.eu/post/erga-ne...
Register as an #ERGAmember to stay in the loop: www.erga-biodiversity.eu/join-contact #newsletter #ERGANews
ergabiodiv.bsky.social ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas @ergabiodiv.bsky.social · Nov 21
📰🍂 Our November newsletter is here!
www.erga-biodiversity.eu/post/erga-ne...

💻 Join the Taxon Sampling SOP "Hackathon" on December 5: www.erga-biodiversity.eu/post/join-th...
📚 Events, conferences & opportunities
🌍 Updates from committee initiatives
#newsletter #community #science #ERGANews
ERGA News #32 - November 2025
www.erga-biodiversity.eu
November 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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inaturalist.bsky.social
Even your older nature photos can help scientists today! As long as you know when and where you took the photos, you can post your nature sightings on iNaturalist anytime — and they'll still contribute to science and conservation. Got anything in your camera roll to share? 👀
A close-up photo of bright green moss. White text reads "Your old nature photos can help scientists today." A photo of a small garden snail perched at the center of a yellow flower. White text reads "As long as you know the dates and locations where you took them, you can post your older photos of wild nature to iNaturalist! Older records of nature can (and do) contribute to ongoing science and conservation efforts — just like new ones do. What's in your camera roll?"
November 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Join us at the Nordic OIKOS–GfÖ Conference 2026!
📅 14–17 Sept 2026 | 📍 Odense, Denmark
Open call for workshops & thematic sessions!
Deadlines:
Thematic sessions: 16 Jan 2026
Workshops: 17 Apr 2026

👉 Details & submission: vist.ly/4fvnx
#Ecology #NSO202 #gfoe2026 #Science @gfoesoc.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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biodiversa.eu
📢 Save the Date: Biodiversity Monitoring Week is coming! #BioMonWeek2026
📅 4-8 May
📍 Montpellier (FR)
The new European forum for cooperation and innovation in biodiversity monitoring, gathering researchers, practitioners, policymakers, private sector & students. Don't miss out!
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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📢 Save the dates

Join @biodiversa.eu, @gbif.org @marco-bolo.bsky.social,
@bioagora.eu and #AllianceForNature in Montpellier, France for the new European conference dedicated to advancing biodiversity monitoring - #BioMonWeek2026!

📅 4–8 May 2026
📍 Montpellier, France

More information coming soon 👀
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November 20, 2025 at 10:33 AM