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MoSTFun @mostfun.bsky.social · 6d

📢NEW citizen science campaign📢

1st workshop on sampling glacier fungi directed to professional glacier guides happened in Lyngseidet 🇳🇴 and it was a success!
Lots of good discussions and sampling kits distributed.

📷@eirikafi.bsky.social @aquamycota.bsky.social
#magicmountainlodge
#attmankanguide

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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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MoSTFun @mostfun.bsky.social · 14d

Great news Team Norway! 👏🏻

#MoSTFun #aquaticfungi #monitoring

Teppo Rämä @aquamycota.bsky.social · 14d

First workshop of the citizen science campaign on sampling glacier fungi in Lyngseidet, Norway was a success with professional glacier guides and good discussions. Sampling kits were distributed.
@mostfun.bsky.social @eirikafi.bsky.social #magicmountainlodge
#attmankanguide

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MoSTFun @mostfun.bsky.social · Jul 29

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

#aquaticfungi #conservation #monitoring #ecology #SEFS14

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MoSTFun @mostfun.bsky.social · Jul 29

Big day at #SEFS14 in Bolu, Türkiye! 🌍

Our session on #AquaticFungi and Microorganisms in a Changing World was a hit — and two student talks took home best presentation awards! 🎖️🎉

Huge thanks to all the speakers + attendees for making it an inspiring, fungi-filled success. 💧🍄

#MoSTFun #FUNACTION

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MoSTFun @mostfun.bsky.social · Jun 24

We are seeking information, expertise, and 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/MoSTFun_EU

#biodiversity #conservation #monitoring #aquaticfungi

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MoSTFun @mostfun.bsky.social · Jun 12

Biodiversity is in crisis—so let's act smarter 🌍

💧🍄 Aquatic fungi are key yet overlooked. Help us bring them into conservation & monitoring plans.

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

#biodiversity #conservation #monitoring #aquaticfungi

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MoSTFun @mostfun.bsky.social · May 28

📷 @eirikafi.bsky.social, @aquamycota.bsky.social

MoSTFun @mostfun.bsky.social · May 28

Red Calore visited Norway as part of MoSTFun’s mobility program—supporting early-career researchers through collaboration, diversity & scientific exchange.

Read Red feedback here:
www.linkedin.com/posts/mostfu...

#MoSTFun #ECR #Mobility

@biodiversa.eu

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MoSTFun @mostfun.bsky.social · May 28

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

Share it widely! 🍄💧

Follow MoSTFun social media to keep updated about future activities: linktr.ee/MoSTFun_EU

#aquaticfungi #monitoring #MoSTFun #diversity #fungi #funga

@biodiversa.eu

Aquatic Fungi Diversity 2025

YouTube video by FUNACTION

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MoSTFun @mostfun.bsky.social · May 28

MoSTFun was present at the first "Biodiversity monitoring science fair" organised by @biodiversa.eu. Team member Marina Pastor presented a poster about the work we are developing to include #aquaticfungi biodiversity in routine #monitoring. 🍄 💧

@geobon.org

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MoSTFun @mostfun.bsky.social · May 21

#MoSTFun PI @jandbio.bsky.social and member Marina Pastor are attending the @biodiversa.eu Biodiversity Monitoring Science Fair in Barcelona. Find our poster and interact with both to know better about our work on #aquaticfungi #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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MoSTFun @mostfun.bsky.social · May 16

💧🍄 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 #MoSTFun #monitoring

MoSTFun @mostfun.bsky.social · May 10

The video of our webinar co-organised with @geobon.org "Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs) - introductory webinar" is freely available: youtu.be/-e9btseNHpw?...

Please share it widely!

#aquaticfungi #monitoring #MoSTFun #EBVs #fungi #funga
@biodiversa.eu

MoSTFun Webinar Series: Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs) - Introductory Webinar

YouTube video by MoSTFun

youtu.be

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MoSTFun @mostfun.bsky.social · Apr 8

🚨Tic Tac🚨

It's happening tomorrow.

Still time to register 👇🏻

Join us tomorrow!

#aquaticfungi #monitoring #MoSTFun #EBVs

GEO BON @geobon.org · Mar 27

📢 New webinar on Essential Biodiversity Variables in collab with @mostfun.bsky.social & @biodiversaplus.bsky.social

Learn how EBVs bridge raw data & policy, their strengths, coverage across ecosystems & workflows from data collection to modeling

📅 April 9, 2pm CEST
🔗 mcgill.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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MoSTFun @mostfun.bsky.social · Apr 4

🚨Registration open again🚨

Join us next week to hear about Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs).

Details and link for registration below!👇

Follow us for more updates on #MoSTFun and upcoming webinars.

#aquaticfungi #monitoring #EBVs
@biodiversaplus.bsky.social
@geobon.org

GEO BON @geobon.org · Mar 27

📢 New webinar on Essential Biodiversity Variables in collab with @mostfun.bsky.social & @biodiversaplus.bsky.social

Learn how EBVs bridge raw data & policy, their strengths, coverage across ecosystems & workflows from data collection to modeling

📅 April 9, 2pm CEST
🔗 mcgill.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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MoSTFun @mostfun.bsky.social · Mar 31

Dr. Piyanun Harnpicharnchai from the Thailand Bioresource Research Center and the National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology visited SUPSIs Institute of Microbiology to talk about a case study of aquatic fungi biomonitoring in the Mekong River.

#aquaticfungi #monitoring #MoSTFun

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MoSTFun @mostfun.bsky.social · Mar 28

🚨NEW WEBINAR SERIES🚨

In collaboration with @geobon.org, we will co-organise a Webinar on Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs).

Details and link for registration below!👇

Follow us for more updates on #MoSTFun and upcoming webinars.

#aquaticfungi #monitoring #EBVs
@biodiversaplus.bsky.social

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MoSTFun @mostfun.bsky.social · Mar 27

MoSTFun coordinator Andreas Bruder and team members @isabelrfernandes.bsky.social and Red Calore raised awareness about the importance of #aquaticfungi biodiversity for freshwater ecosystems on SRF1.

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

#funga #fungi #MoSTFun #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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MoSTFun @mostfun.bsky.social · Mar 22

💧🌍 #WorldWaterDay! António Guterres warns: Glacier loss threatens water, security & justice. ❄️💔 Glaciers store and supply 70% of global freshwater. Let’s protect this precious source of water and biodiversity!
#ClimateAction #GlacierPreservation #MoSTFun #aquaticfungi #monitoring 🔵 un.org

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MoSTFun @mostfun.bsky.social · Mar 21

In the photos above you see @mostfun.bsky.social 🇳🇴🇸🇪team members sampling a glacier in August 2024 in Lyngen, Northern Norway.

#WorldDayForGlaciers #IYGP2025 #GlacierConservation #AquaticFungi #monitoring #MoSTFun

📷 @aquamycota.bsky.social

@biodiversaplus.bsky.social

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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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MoSTFun @mostfun.bsky.social · Feb 21

#AquaticFungi at #BIOSPACE25.

@eirikafi.bsky.social is exploring how we can use information from 🛰️ Satellite Remote Sensing 🛰️ to support biomonitoring of these ecologically important #fungi. 🍄💧

#funga #monitoring #MoSTFun
@biodiversaplus.bsky.social @geobon.org @jandbio.bsky.social Teppo Rämä

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MoSTFun @mostfun.bsky.social · Feb 11

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
👩‍🔬👩🏻‍🔬👩🏼‍🔬👩🏽‍🔬👩🏾‍🔬👩🏿‍🔬

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MoSTFun @mostfun.bsky.social · Nov 26

#MoSTFun is a @biodiversaplus.bsky.social project aiming to develop the tools and knowledge needed to include #aquaticfungi in biodiversity #monitoring programs.

More info here: www.mostfun.eu

#fungi #funga #biomonitoring #eDNA

Mostfun

cargo.site

www.mostfun.eu

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