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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 1m

At #ICMB2025, Jasmine Ferrario presented a new 🇪🇺–🇺🇸 research network born from the 2024 ISAGS, uniting scientists across 14 countries to study port biofouling using the SERC protocol. 🌍🔬🌐Early results reveal striking spatial patterns and management effects. #Bioinvasions #MarineScience #MarineEcology

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Tammy Robinson @tbrresearch.bsky.social · 18h

A new Special Issue on aquatic invasions has just been released in NeoBiota. Read the editorial to gain an overview of all the papers: Invasions in aquatic systems.

Use this link:
neobiota.pensoft.net/article/1678...

#bioinvasions @neobiota.pensoft.net

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Society for the Study of Marine Bioinvasions @marinebioinvasions.bsky.social · 20h

A moment to remember! The #ICMBXII community gathered together in Madeira — researchers, students, and practitioners united by a shared passion for #marine #bioinvasions.

The conference isn’t over yet — more sessions, discussions, and connections are still to come!

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 15h

The #GuardIAS marina events organized by the University of Pavia - part of the project's #CitizenScience activities - were showcased in a poster by Mar Santos-Simon, Agnese Marchini, Laura Verbrugge, and Jasmine Ferrario.
🌊 #bioinvasions #InvasiveSpecies #ICMB2025

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 18h

Happy to present today #GuardIAS at #ICMB2025 — showcasing how emerging #technologies and #CitizenScience are combined to track and tackle aquatic invasive species in Europe.
🌍🔬💧🌐🧪 #InvasiveSpecies #bioinvasions @guardias.bsky.social

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Marc Rius research group @riuslab.bsky.social · 2d

Keynote speaker Amy Freestone starting with a great discussion on the relationship between latitudinal gradients and bioinvasions / biodiversity / biotic resistance. High predation pressure on sessile non-indigenous species (mostly ascidians) in the tropics. Amazing video of fish predation.#ICMB2025

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 1d

Excellent presentation by Anastasija Zaiko in the #ICMB2025 on the integration of macroeconomic modelling and vessel network analysis to strengthen marine #biosecurity management. Work conducted in the framework of @guardias.bsky.social
#bioinvasions #InvasiveSpecies #GuardIAS

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Tammy Robinson @tbrresearch.bsky.social · 2d

Here we go... Three days of exciting presentations and interesting discussions.

@marinebioinvasions.bsky.social
#bioinvasions

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Bioboost+ @bioboostplus.bsky.social · 13d

🚨 Presented at #ICESASC2025!
Igor Granado shared how #ComputerVision is transforming #benthicEcosystems habitat mapping in the Bay of Biscay. Big thanks to all collaborators & inspiring ocean scientists at @icesmarine.bsky.social

🌊 More via www.linkedin.com/posts/igorgr...

@azti.bsky.social

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 5d

🌊 We surveyed #MPA managers in Greece & Cyprus on tools for assessing MPA effectiveness. ✅ Results are in!
Next: National Focus Group, Oct 10 in Athens, to refine the tool for the #Mediterranean.
More info: greenlist4mmpas.interreg-euro-med.eu
#MarineConservation #MPAEffectiveness #IUCN

Homepage - Interreg Euro-MED - GreenList4MMPAs

greenlist4mmpas.interreg-euro-med.eu

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 5d

Tim Adriaens, WP4 co-lead, presented a keynote at the 12th meeting of the Helenic Ecological Society on "Management of #BiologicalInvasions across the invasion curve: from risk management strategies to real-world #conservation action."
#bioinvasions

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 6d

Don't miss this new #webinar supported by #GuardIAS.
#bioinvasions #MarineEcology #Conservation #InvasiveSpecies 🌍🌐
@guardias.bsky.social

INVASIVESNET @invasivesnet.bsky.social · 6d

📢 New Webinar Oct 14!
Corbicula fluminea arrives in 🇳🇿: first record, pathways & impacts.

Join Dr Deborah Hofstra for insights on biosecurity, management & long-term effects.

🕗 8PM NZST | 9AM BST | 10AM CET
🔗 Register: aub.ie/bSALiV

#InvasiveSpecies #Biosecurity #Corbicula @guardias.bsky.social

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 6d

That’s a wrap for the #GuardIAS Annual Meeting! Three inspiring days of exchange, collaboration, and progress towards stronger action on #InvasiveSpecies. Grateful to all who contributed to the discussions and next steps!
#bioinvasions #AquaticEcology #MarineEcology
@guardias.bsky.social

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 7d

RIP Jane Goodall, who has died at 91.

She was a gentle disrupter who reshaped how we understand our place in nature. Her research with chimpanzees revolutionized science, and her boundless optimism touched the world.

buff.ly/5Hwx3Z7 🌎🩺

A photo of Jane Goodall, in her later days with a quote from her: "The greatest danger to our future is our apathy.

Each one of us must take responsibility for our own lives, and above all, show respect and love for living things around us, especially each other."

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tessa @tesskou.bsky.social · 7d

Jane Goodall showed the world there is an important place for emotion, empathy & advocacy in science. Her unconventional approach revolutionized our understanding of the other beings we share Earth with.

Here's my tribute. Vale Jane Goodall 💔 Thank you for all you gave humanity!

🧪🌏 #NatureWriting

World-Renowned Primatologist Jane Goodall Passes Away at 91

Jane Goodall, one of the world's most beloved primatologists and conservationists, passed away from natural causes while in California as part of a US speaking tour.

www.sciencealert.com

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 7d

Day 2 of the #GuardIAS meeting was all about our 11 case studies!

Great to see the nitty-gritty of using eDNA & drones for detection, modelling population spread, and launching new citizen science projects.

Also got a preview of upcoming online events from at @invasivesnet.bsky.social.

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 21d

Spotlight: The American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) 🐸

It can leap nearly six feet in a single bound—almost 10x its body length—and preys on everything from native frogs to birds and even bats.

#GuardIAS is using advanced eDNA to track its spread.

See our work: guardias.eu #InvasiveSpecies

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Colombe Warin @colombewarin.bsky.social · 8d

Interesting to hear more today about the progress done by @guardias.bsky.social and its key research on aquatic #invasive and #nonnative species on #biodiversity

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Tim Adriaens @adriaenstim.bsky.social · 7d

great work from @inbo.be team presenting the case study on #marbledcrayfish #eDNA powerful tool for measuring impacts on native amphibians @guardias.bsky.social

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Tim Adriaens @adriaenstim.bsky.social · 7d

Teun Everts @inbo.be showcasing the #xenopuslaevis @guardias.bsky.social case study rapid response effectiveness can be measured w #eDNA amazing conservation work

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 8d

Wrap on Day 1 of the GuardIAS project meeting in Thessaloniki! 🇬🇷

A jam-packed day of collaboration, covering everything from AI & eDNA for tracking invasive species to boosting citizen science.

Ready for Day 2!

#GuardIAS #InvasiveSpecies

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Dr Angel Borja @drangelborja.bsky.social · 9d

Do you want to learn about the method of choosing tools to support Ecosystem-Based Management and marine ecosystem managers? See our #GES4SEAS policy brief here:
doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
It contains our tool SEAS4GES that can be used by you in taking management decisions
RT!
#MarineEcology
#Research

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 9d

...and many more.
Visit the #MarinePlan website for more info: www.marineplan.eu

MarinePlan

www.marineplan.eu

Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 9d

Produced >25 peer-reviewed scientific articles.
www.marineplan.eu/project-outp...

Project Outputs

www.marineplan.eu

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 9d

Launched prior3D, a tailored prioritization tool, to support 3D conservation planning solutions.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
cran.r-project.org/web/packages...

prior3D: 3D Prioritization Algorithm

Three-dimensional systematic conservation planning, conducting nested prioritization analyses across multiple depth levels and ensuring efficient resource allocation throughout the water column. It pr...

cran.r-project.org

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