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LifeWatch Belgium @lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social · 6d

How do European eels coordinate their 9,000 km migration to the Atlantic?
#LifeWatch researchers uncover striking patterns in the largest tracking study ever.

👉Read more: www.lifewatch.be/news/europe-...

@vliz.be @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @inbo.be @oscibio.inbo.be @aquatictracking.bsky.social

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LifeWatch Belgium @lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social · 6d

Don't miss this unique opportunity!👇

RESTORE4Cs @restore4cs.bsky.social · 8d

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🔗 www1.unisalento.it/bandi-concor...

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7th World Conference on Marine Biodiversity @wcmb2026.bsky.social · 8d

Abstract submissions for @wcmb2026.bsky.social are now OPEN!

Want to contribute your ideas, research, and insights? Start preparing your abstract today!

Details: www.wcmb2026.org/call-abstracts

@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity

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LifeWatch Belgium @lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social · 7d

VLIZ launches SoundLib: an open database of North Sea underwater sounds, supported by @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social.
The platform helps science, policy, and society understand how noise impacts marine ecosystems.
👉Read more: shorturl.at/rHrvs

#underwaternoise

@vliz.be

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LifeWatch Belgium @lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social · Aug 20

"Waves of Resonance" reveals hidden soundscapes of the ocean. With unique data from the #LifeWatch Belgium observatory, art & science meet below the surface.
👉More about this special collaboration shorturl.at/AYZyL

@vliz.be @emarineboard.bsky.social @dca-reseau.bsky.social @upc.edu

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LifeWatch ERIC @lifewatcheric.bsky.social · Jul 30

🦀 We are looking for a Junior Project Manager to provide advice and support in planning, implementation, reporting and monitoring, and to support LifeWatch ERIC's participation in international projects.
Apply by 5/08 👉 bit.ly/3ILiNhM 🍀
@lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social @lifewatch.si

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LifeWatch ERIC @lifewatcheric.bsky.social · Jul 18

Meet the stinging weever fish! 🐡
In just one year its count in the Belgian North Sea has increased by seven times, according to the SeaWatch-B observatory.
Click if you're curious to know more 👉 bit.ly/4m2Yw5E
@vliz.be @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social

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LifeWatch Belgium @lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social · Jul 16

NELOS divers are now using WoRMS in their digital dive log! Each recorded species is linked to a scientific name and AphiaID — a great step toward supporting citizen science & marine biodiversity research.
👉Read more shorturl.at/WLiFv

@vliz.be @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @marinespecies.bsky.social

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LifeWatch Belgium @lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social · Jul 8

The @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social SeaWatch‑B reports a 7× surge in venomous lesser weever fish along the Belgian North Sea! With waters already at 20–22 °C this early summer, stings are more likely. Learn more and find out how to stay safe:
👉 shorturl.at/RXIRs

@vliz.be #marinecitizenscience

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LifeWatch VLIZ @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social · Jun 17

Curious about current citizen science projects and how people are helping advance scientific research? Find out tomorrow at the Citizen Science Fair in Brussels!
The #LifeWatch Big Seashell Survey will be there – come say hi! 🐚
👉 scivil.be/en/event/cit...

@ecs.ngo @scivil.bsky.social @vliz.be

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LifeWatch ERIC @lifewatcheric.bsky.social · Jun 16

You have still a few days, until 19 June, to apply as R&D Engineer in Amsterdam with LifeWatch ERIC.

Check this out!
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LifeWatch ERIC @lifewatcheric.bsky.social · Jun 4

👀 You have time until 🗓️ 19 June to apply as R&D engineer (Amsterdam).
Do you you have computer science/programming/system architecture experience? Are you curious to work in a multidisciplinary team?
Apply 👉 bit.ly/4k17Juu
@esciencecenter.bsky.social @nlateu.bsky.social @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social

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LifeWatch ERIC @lifewatcheric.bsky.social · Jun 11

We're looking forward to learn more about islands monitoring in Europe! 🏝️
Read more about LifeWatch ERIC's Biodiversity & Ecosystem eScience Conference here
👉 bit.ly/4m7lQ2I
@lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @biogeography.bsky.social @ipbes.net

Biodiversity and Ecosystem eScience Conference - LifeWatch ERIC BEeS 2025

LifeWatch ERIC BEeS 2025 | The Biodiversity and Ecosystem eScience Conference in a nutshell

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LifeWatch VLIZ @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social · Jun 11

Schools awarded the EU Blue School label for their research on marine litter and biodiversity, following the principles of the #LifeWatch citizen science initiative SeaWatch-B.
👉Read more: nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20250...

@vliz.be
#provinciewestvlaanderen
#HorizonEducatief

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LifeWatch ERIC @lifewatcheric.bsky.social · May 29

May issue coming soon:
register and get it in your inbox tomorrow, 30 May! 📤
👉 bit.ly/45acNVk
This month: @marinesabres.bsky.social, @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social, NBFC, @espaciooei.bsky.social, @anordonez1.bsky.social & Bill Kunin for BioDT!
Plus: brand new vacancy in LifeWatch ERIC 🗣️
Stay tuned! 🔥

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LifeWatch ERIC @lifewatcheric.bsky.social · Jun 3

What does "underwater" sound like? 🌊👂
A library of long-term underwater sounds from the North Sea is set to launch in the summer of 2025. 🎧 🏄‍♀️ 😎
Learn more about @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social and @lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social ‎support to the campaign against underwater noise pollution! 👉 bit.ly/44060jm

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LifeWatch Belgium @lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social · May 27

A first, very nice example of how #LifeWatch ETN can be used for meta-analyses & collaborative research! Meta-analysis of tracking data reveals variable arrival times of European eels at sea for spawning, influenced by migration speed & geographic location
👉 tinyurl.com/mrc46dps

@vliz.be @inbo.be

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LifeWatch ERIC @lifewatcheric.bsky.social · May 5

🔥 Reminder that there is still time to present at the #BEeS2025 Biodiversity & Ecosystem eScience Conference!
Submit your abstract here: bit.ly/41bvnNO
@lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social

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LifeWatch VLIZ @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social · May 20

The @fodvolksgezondheid.bsky.social & @fodmobiliteit.bsky.social launched an underwater noise info campaign, supported by #LifeWatch @vliz.be . It raises awareness about activities like shipping, sonar, wind farm, & sand mining increasing sound pressure.

▶️Download free materials underwaternoise.be

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LifeWatch ERIC @lifewatcheric.bsky.social · Feb 11

The BioDT project offers advanced simulation and prediction models to tackle critical global biodiversity challenges. 🦊
Don't miss their webinar on the role of Digital Twins in environmental protection!
🦘 Read more: bit.ly/3CPmhwX
@lifewatchvliz.bsky.social
@lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social

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LifeWatch ERIC @lifewatcheric.bsky.social · Feb 24

The #BEeS2025 Conference is happening this summer in Heraklion, Crete, hosted by HCMR/IMBBC. 🪼 🌿
Join our talks ab talk about the Triple Planetary Crisis and what eScience and European RIs can do to help. 🌍
Abstracts by 15 April! 👉 www.lifewatch.eu/bees-2025
@lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social

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LifeWatch Belgium @lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social · Jan 28

📢Discover the importance of data systems for archiving bio-logging data."Rapid Growth in Bio-logging" explores how effective data management can combat biodiversity threats. Great contribution of colleague @peterdesmet.com

👉Full paper: shorturl.at/gIqNf
@inbo.be @aquatictracking.bsky.social

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