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GEORGE project @george-project.bsky.social · 1d

Hello from the GEORGE Technical Forum at
@vliz.be! 👋 🚢 Day 2 kicked off with hands-on practical sessions. Over the next days, participants will explore the latest technologies and engage directly with experts from #4HJena, ClearWater Sensors, @noc.ac.uk, @exeter.ac.uk & @icos-ri.eu

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GEORGE project @george-project.bsky.social · 20h

The second day of the GEORGE Technical Forum featured a visit to the VLIZ Marine Robotics Lab, a knowledge hub for autonomous marine systems, including the USVs Adhemar and Gobelijn. Many thanks to the @vliz.be team for showcasing these impressive technologies!

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 20h

VLIZ recruits: a PhD researcher "Sports and Human Health in Belgian Seaside Resorts". Apply no later than Sunday, November 9th 👇 www.vliz.be/en/jobs/vliz... #jobasatvliz #VLIZrecruits #ugent

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 1d

VLIZ is hiring: Team Lead and Project Manager to head the Geospatial and Data Products (GD&P) team of the VLIZ Marine Data Centre. 🗺️ Apply no later than Sunday, November 2nd. #JobsatVLIZ #VLIZrecruits www.vliz.be/en/jobs/vliz...

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

This week at VLIZ: the second onsite training session of @george-project.bsky.social, focusing on sensors, and bringing together technicians, engineers and scientists. @euro-argo.eu @icos-ri.eu.

GEORGE project @george-project.bsky.social · 3d

The second onsite training session of GEORGE, focusing on sensors, has kicked off today at @vliz.be!

The event brings together technicians, engineers and scientists from European marine RIs - EMSO, @euro-argo.eu & @icos-ri.eu. 🌊🤝

Read more: george-project.eu/2025/10/06/t...

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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 · 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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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 8d

The abstract submissions for The World Conference on Marine Biodiversity @wcmb2026.bsky.social, organised by VLIZ in Bruges, are now OPEN! 👇 Endorsed as an @unoceandecade.bsky.social Event. #WCMB26

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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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 8d

In 2021, the @icos-ri.eu Ocean Thematic Centre organised a large intercomparison study at the Marine Station Ostend of #VLIZ, comparing 27 instruments used for surface ocean pCO₂ measurements. Today, the results are published and one method emerges most reliable! 👏 #ICOS #oceanobservation

ICOS RI @icos-ri.eu · 8d

The ICOS Ocean Thematic Centre has published the results of the largest intercomparison study of its kind, comparing 27 instruments for surface ocean pCO₂ measurements. One method was proved most reliable.

➡️ Read the study by Steinhoff et al: ow.ly/glBV50X4g8S

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 12d

This afternoon, the VLIZ Scientific Guidance Committee holds its annual plenary meeting. Marine experts from research institutions, policy bodies and industry get an update on and discuss about VLIZ’ past activities and future plans.

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 13d

EDITO, the core infrastructure platform of the European Digital Twin Ocean, featured in 'Horizon', the EU Research & Innovation Magazine. EDITO is developed by @mercatorocean.bsky.social & #VLIZ on behalf of @copernicusmarine.bsky.social & @emodnet.bsky.social. @ec.europa.eu @horizoneu.bsky.social 👇🏽

Inside Europe’s virtual ocean platform: a game-changer for marine protection

Imagine predicting how an oil spill will spread, or which cleanup strategy will work best, without ever touching the water. What if we could test solutions for protecting the world’s oceans before put...

projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu

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IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · 20d

🌊 @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social at #WIOMSA2025!

We’re co-hosting 2 big special sessions on Oct 3:
📌1/2 The UN Decade of Ocean Science: Milestones and Gaps in Bridging the Science–Policy–Society Interface in Africa🌐

With partners @unoceandecade.bsky.social and @vliz.be

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 20d

Organised by Sequoia Scientific, Inc., Flanders Hydraulics - Waterbouwkundig Laboratorium,
@naturalsciences-be.bsky.social
and VLIZ.

Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 20d

🌊 PiE 2025 is happening this week in Ostend!
Experts from around the world meet at the InnovOcean Campus (VLIZ) to exchange insights on particle & sediment processes, from natural dynamics to microplastics 🌍 #PiE2025 #MarineScience #Sediment #Microplastics

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 21d

Organisation: European Marine Science Educators' Association (#EMSEA), @emodnet.bsky.social, @eurogoos.bsky.social & @vliz.be

Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 21d

🌊 Marine science educators are gathering in Ostend (17–19 Sept) for #EMSEA25! Inspiring sessions on Ocean Literacy, education, the blue economy & more. How can we bring it closer to the public? 🎓 #OceanLiteracy #MarineScience

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 22d

👑 Royal visit today at VLIZ!
King Filip & Queen Mathilde discovered our work on marine sensors, ocean sound, robotics & vessels🌊🤖🚤 Learn more: vliz.be/en/news/king... #RoyalVisit #NorthSea #OceanScience #MarineScience

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · 23d

🌊 Working at VLIZ = teamwork, discovery & impact. 🤩
We’re hiring 2 data heroes to shape the future of marine biodiversity! More info 👉 www.vliz.be/en/jobs
#JobsAtVLIZ #VLIZisHiring #MarineScience #Biodiversity #DataScience #WoRMS

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · Sep 4

‼️Registration closes 5 September. From 17 to 19 September 2025, VLIZ will host the 8th Particles in Europe (PiE) conference. Organised by Sequoia Scientific, Inc., Flanders Hydraulics - Waterbouwkundig Laboratorium, @naturalsciences-be.bsky.social and VLIZ. More info: www.vliz.be/pie2025/

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

VLIZ partners with @seabed2030.bsky.social to map the entire ocean floor by 2030.
Read more 👉 www.vliz.be/en/news/reve...
#Seabed2030 #OceanDecade

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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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Belgian Climate Centre @climatecentrebe.bsky.social · Aug 26

🐠 The North Sea is 'tropicalising'. Belgium's VLIZ (@vliz.be) reports a 2°C temperature rise in 60 years, causing fish species to shift north. Citizen science is key to tracking these ecosystem changes. #ClimateChange #OceanScience
🔗 unric.org/en/climate-tropicalisation-of-the-north-sea/

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · Jul 29

📅 Save the Date!
🌊 #DigitalOceanForum 4
📍 Brussels | 27–28 Nov 2025
Join ocean scientists, modellers & innovators to co-create the #EUDigitalTwinOcean with @emodnet.bsky.social
& #CMEMS
🔗 More info coming soon!
#EDITO #EU_DTO #DOF #DOF4 #MissionOcean #DigitalTwinOcean #OceanInnovation

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Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ @vliz.be · Jul 18

🌊 🏆 Congratulations to VLIZ climate researcher @roobaertalizee.bsky.social who was one of the finalists of the 2024 Chen Institute & Science AI Prize for developing an innovative AI solution to monitor oceanic climate dynamics. 🔗 vliz.be/en/news/dr-a... @cheninstitute.bsky.social @aaas.org

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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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