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MARCO-BOLO project @marco-bolo.bsky.social · Sep 5

The next MOD Alliance webinar is coming up on 25 September at 11 CET, hosted by @diverseaeu.bsky.social

It will explore how #MarineRobotics are used to map and monitor #CoastalHabitats.

Register: t.ly/2e0U7

More webinars: marcobolo-project.eu/mod-alliance...

#MODAlliance #MarineBiodiversity

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 20d

🔴 Day 2 of the Biodiversa+ Midterm Conference is live! Today, we're looking forward to discussing impact and future directions in biodiversity research, policy, and practice. Follow along: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Biodiversa+ Midterm Conference. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Biodiversa+ Midterm Conference – Reflecting and Looking Ahead Leiden (Netherlands) & Online via Zoom 17–18 September 2025 Launched in 2021, Biodiversa+, the European Biodiversity Partnership, has...

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MARCO-BOLO project @marco-bolo.bsky.social · Sep 5

The next MOD Alliance webinar is coming up on 25 September at 11 CET, hosted by @diverseaeu.bsky.social

It will explore how #MarineRobotics are used to map and monitor #CoastalHabitats.

Register: t.ly/2e0U7

More webinars: marcobolo-project.eu/mod-alliance...

#MODAlliance #MarineBiodiversity

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DiverSea @diverseaeu.bsky.social · Sep 2

📢 Webinar - register now!

🔵 What: Exploring Coastal Habitats Through Marine Robotics: Benefits and Challenges 👩‍💻🌊
🟢 Who: Lucrezia Bernacchi & Miguel Carvalho
🟠 When: 25 September 2025, 11:00 CET

In partnership with
@marco-bolo.bsky.social
& OBAMA-NEXT

🔗 t.ly/2e0U7

#Marine #Coastal #Biodiversity

Promo poster - image shows a researcher deploying an autonomous vehicle into the water from a boat. Text repeats the announcement included in the post. Logos are for DiverSea, Marco-Bolo, and OBAMA-NEXT.

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DiverSea @diverseaeu.bsky.social · Aug 31

📢 #Trondheim! This weekend, you're invited to visit the #SmögenToTrondheim crew on their vessel Hrimfare.

After six weeks of sailing, #biodiversity data collection, and community engagement, the crew are in the Trondheim harbor for the weekend to chat and share tales from the journey 🌊⛵

Map of where Hrimfare is located in the Trondheim harbor

Four crew members at the helm of Hrimfare in cold weather gear under blue skies

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XTREAM project @xtream-project.eu · Sep 1

Hot off the press! 📰 Dive into our newly published brochure – a visual overview of our project's mission, breakthrough technologies, and the real-world impact we're aiming for in next-gen sustainable industries. Check it out👉https://xtream-project.eu/media-corner/

Media corner

Explore and download our outreach materials Infographics Brochure

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GBIF @gbif.org · Sep 1

🌍 Why countries need GBIF: lessons from Belgium

A recently published policy brief provides details how Belgium has leveraged GBIF to support sustainable development, conservation and innovation for effective #biodiversity governance.

🔗 doi.org/10.5281/zeno...

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B-Cubed Project @b-cubed.eu · Sep 2

📢 CO-OP4CBD, which coordinates and supports the implementation of the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD) in Europe, is organising online training sessions this week!
👉 Find out more: www.linkedin.com/events/co-op...

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · Sep 2

🌊The ocean carbon sink is ailing. In 2023’s record marine heatwave, the ocean absorbed ~1 Gt less CO₂ – ≈ half the EU’s annual emissions.
New study published in Nature Climate Change with VLIZ, ETH Zürich, ICOS & University of East Anglia.
Read more 👉 www.vliz.be/en/news/ocea...

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MARCO-BOLO project @marco-bolo.bsky.social · Aug 6

@envpoluniwien.bsky.social is conducting a survey on #Ocean #Data and its use in different communities involved in ocean-related negotiations: decision makers, diplomats, non-state actors, and scientists.

@twinpolitics.bsky.social survey: univie.questionpro.eu/a/TakeSurvey...

Share your thoughts!

QuestionPro Survey

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Environmental Politics Research Group @ University of Vienna @envpoluniwien.bsky.social · Jul 28

🌊 We are proud to present the new @marco-bolo.bsky.social Policy Brief "Addressing Challenges in the Biodiversity Monitoring Data Ecosystem" featuring a big stakeholder survey, offering practical recommendations to improve usage and accessibility 🪸 🐠

Download, share & comment here:

bit.ly/4onScaS

New MARCO-BOLO Policy Brief Explores Barriers to Using Marine Biodiversity Data - Marco-Bolo

We are excited to announce the release of a new MARCO-BOLO policy brief: “Addressing Challenges in the Biodiversity Monitoring Data Ecosystem.” This publication sheds light on the persistent challenge...

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MARCO-BOLO project @marco-bolo.bsky.social · Jul 25

New MARCO-BOLO policy brief out!

Based on a 2023 stakeholder survey led by
@univie.ac.at, it explores barriers to using marine biodiversity data and offers practical recommendations.

👏 @arnela10.bsky.social @alicevadrot.bsky.social @philippbaun.bsky.social

📄 bit.ly/3IEJ3dF

#Biodiversity #Data

New MARCO-BOLO Policy Brief Explores Barriers to Using Marine Biodiversity Data - Marco-Bolo

We are excited to announce the release of a new MARCO-BOLO policy brief: “Addressing Challenges in the Biodiversity Monitoring Data Ecosystem.” This publication sheds light on the persistent challenge...

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MARCO-BOLO project @marco-bolo.bsky.social · Jul 23

New related project mapping just out!

Our partner CIIMAR has mapped out 18 EU projects on marine biodiversity monitoring across Europe. Lots of overlap, shared case studies, and potential for collaboration!

🗺️ Includes maps, tables & summaries
🔗 marcobolo-project.eu/marco-bolo-related-projects-map

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CO-OP4CBD @coop4cbd.eu · Jul 21

2️⃣Only TWO days left to apply to the Open Call for Experts by @eklipse-europe.bsky.social!

🫵Don't miss this chance to contribute your knowledge to the future of marine conservation in Europe.

👀More details below:

#Biodiversity #ForNature #ForOurPlanet

Eklipse @eklipse-europe.bsky.social · Jul 14

🌊 Reminder: Eklipse Open Call for Experts!
Help create a blueprint for site-specific conservation objectives for Marine Natura 2000 sites.
Deadline: July 23, 2025
Apply: eklipse.eu/calls/#CfE
#CallForExperts #MarineConservation #Natura2000 #SciencePolicy

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Eklipse @eklipse-europe.bsky.social · Jul 14

🌊 Reminder: Eklipse Open Call for Experts!
Help create a blueprint for site-specific conservation objectives for Marine Natura 2000 sites.
Deadline: July 23, 2025
Apply: eklipse.eu/calls/#CfE
#CallForExperts #MarineConservation #Natura2000 #SciencePolicy

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BioAgora project @bioagora.eu · Jul 21

👉 Until 23 July, you have the opportunity to apply to join the latest Expert Working Group by @eklipse-europe.bsky.social!

💚 The associated Call for Experts deals with the topic of conservation for marine Natura 2000 sites.

👀 Find out more:

#Biodiversity #ForNature #ForOurPlanet

Eklipse @eklipse-europe.bsky.social · Jul 14

🌊 Reminder: Eklipse Open Call for Experts!
Help create a blueprint for site-specific conservation objectives for Marine Natura 2000 sites.
Deadline: July 23, 2025
Apply: eklipse.eu/calls/#CfE
#CallForExperts #MarineConservation #Natura2000 #SciencePolicy

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DiverSea @diverseaeu.bsky.social · Jul 14

📢 Webinar registration open! Exploring #CoastalHabitats Through #MarineRobotics: Benefits and Challenges

🟢 25 Sept 2025, 11:00 CET
🟠 Lucrezia Bernacchi (UPorto) & Miguel Carvalho (INEGI)
🔵 Hosted by DiverSea, with @marco-bolo.bsky.social & OBAMA-NEXT

🔗 marcobolo-project.eu/moda-webinar...

MODA Webinar#4 DiverSea - Marco-Bolo

MOD Alliance Webinar #4 Webinar #4 Exploring Coastal Habitats Through Marine Robotics: Benefits and Challenges. The fourth webinar of the MOD Alliance series, hosted by the DiverSea project, will happ...

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EMBRC (European Marine Biological Resource Centre) @embrc-eu.bsky.social · Jun 20

📢 Are you registered for our next #EMBRCTechWebinar? 📢

🔵 Justine Pagnier from Uni of Gothenburg will share insights into #MarineObservation and how #eDNA, #ARMS & #imaging can support the sustainable development of #fisheries, offshore wind farms & #aquaculture

🔗 www.embrc.eu/embrc-tech-w... 🌊🧪🦑

EMBRC Tech Webinar on Environmental Monitoring and Identification of Alien Species

Wednesday 3 July
3 pm CEST
Online

background: marine dark blue
EMBRC shape on the right: Interconnected dots evoke the observation and mapping of biodiversity, as well as the links between ecosystems that ensure their health.

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MARCO-BOLO project @marco-bolo.bsky.social · Jun 27

Big thanks to @arnela10.bsky.social for presenting the #MARCO-BOLO project at the #LivingPlanetSymposium in Vienna this Thursday.

His talk covered the project’s approach, results, identified bottlenecks and the need for better links between in situ and remote sensing communities!

#LPS25 @esa.int

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Ocean Biomolecular Observing Network (OBON) @obon-ocean.bsky.social · Jun 18

If you missed the latest OBON Network Spotlight webinar - introducing our new projects ANEMONE and PASTIME - it is now available on our YouTube Channel at youtu.be/AEeJFXHtghw (see link in bio for full list).

More on OBON projects here: obon-ocean.org/endorsed-pro...

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TwinPolitics @twinpolitics.bsky.social · Jun 12

Seated for our fabulous panel on #DigitalTwinoftheOcean in cooperation with @embrc-eu.bsky.social and @marco-bolo.bsky.social 🥰☺️

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Institut de la Mer de Villefranche/Mer (IMEV) @imev-mer.fr · Jun 12

Side-event #UNOC3 June 12th
Making the Digital Twin of the Ocean fit for Global Marine Govenance

Ethics, Politics, and Transformative Power
@marco-bolo.bsky.social @univie.ac.at @erc.europa.eu @twinpolitics.bsky.social @embrc-eu.bsky.social @embrc-france.bsky.social @sorbonne-universite.fr @cnrs.fr

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TwinPolitics @twinpolitics.bsky.social · Jun 13

🌷We are very happy & grateful for everyone who participated in yesterday's Side Event on #DigitalTwinoftheOcean @ #UNOC3
Thank you to our panelists Pascal Lamy, Andrei Polajack, Angelique Pouponneau & Vanessa Yepes-Narváez, our cooperation partners @embrc-eu.bsky.social & @marco-bolo.bsky.social 😍

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MARCO-BOLO project @marco-bolo.bsky.social · Jun 18

Contribute to the #IPBES Monitoring Assessment
#MARCOBOLO invites you to share your knowledge on biodiversity monitoring efforts across all levels national to ecosystem.

📅 Deadline: 23.06.25
🔗 Survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#Biodiversity #Monitoring

Monitoring form

This form should be filled in by anyone with an understanding of National, subnational, regional, or biome or ecosystem monitoring efforts. Please leave any questions you do not have information on bl...

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EMBRC (European Marine Biological Resource Centre) @embrc-eu.bsky.social · Jun 12

🔴 TODAY at #UNOC: Digital Twins of the Ocean 📣

👉 Our ED #NicolasPade will introduce a panel covering the role #DTO plays in marine governance & how it supports decision-making for global marine ecosystems

🙏 Thanks to @univie.ac.at & EMBRC’s @marco-bolo.bsky.social

🔗 www.embrc.eu/embrc-unoc-2025/

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