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12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Sep 8

Time to get ready! 🥳

The local registration for WSC25 will take place at the Vila do Conde Municipal Theatre tomorrow, on September 9th, between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM!

We're looking forward to seeing you there! 😉

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12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Sep 7

Don't know how to get to the conference?
We got you!

In Vila do Conde the main venue for the event is the Vila do Conde Municipal Theater, located just a short walk from the metro station (either Santa Clara or Vila do Conde).

And if you need help, contact us!

See you soon!

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12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Sep 7

Don't know how to get to the conference?
We got you!

In Vila do Conde the main venue for the event is the Vila do Conde Municipal Theater, located just a short walk from the metro station (either Santa Clara or Vila do Conde).

And if you need help, contact us!

See you soon!

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12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Sep 6

Want to get to know Vila do Conde and don’t know where to start? 🤔

This beautiful city blends rich history with strong maritime roots, offering a unique experience for every visitor.

Come explore our must-visit spots and must-try dishes! 👌

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12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Sep 6

Want to get to know Vila do Conde and don’t know where to start? 🤔

This beautiful city blends rich history with strong maritime roots, offering a unique experience for every visitor.

Come explore our must-visit spots and must-try dishes! 👌

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12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Sep 2

📢 Only 7 days left!

Don’t miss your chance to join the World Sponge Conference in Vila do Conde, Portugal 🇵🇹

🗓 September 9–13, 2025

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12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Sep 1

The future of the ocean begins with our voice!

Join us for an inspiring public session with international researchers on a journey through tropical reefs to the deep sea and Antarctica. Discover their incredible biodiversity, the challenges they face, and the solutions to protect the ocean.

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12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Aug 19

Excited to announce the final #WSC2025 keynote: Prof. Sven Zea (Universidad Nacional de Colombia)!

He will open the session “Taxonomy and Systematics” with his talk “Sponge taxonomy in the sea of the New World.”

Don’t miss it! 🌊

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12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Aug 14

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12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Aug 14

We are deeply grateful to the three generous Travel Grant Sponsors of the 12th World Sponge Conference 2025.

With their generosity, 10 researchers received financial assistance to attend the conference!

Thank you for investing in the future of sponge science 🧽

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12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Aug 13

What role do sponges play in a changing ocean? 🌊

Join our roundtable on 11 Sept at 16:00 for a dynamic session where leading researchers will dive into the impacts of climate change on sponges, discuss research priorities, and explore restoration strategies for the future!

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12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Aug 12

Excited to announce another #WSC2025 keynote: Prof. Eleni Voultsiadou (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki)!
She will speak in the session “Sponges in Human History” with her talk “Sponges in Ancient Greece: value for humans and the roots of sponge science.”
Don’t miss it!

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12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Aug 8

Excited to announce another #WSC2025 keynote: Prof. April Horton!

She will speak in the session “Organismal Biology” with her talk on the flexible symbiosis between Ephydatia muelleri and algal partners.

Don’t miss it!

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12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Aug 6

Hi sponge community 👋, here it goes our general schedule.
We are almost there!!

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12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Aug 6

Open to the Porifera phylum research community

Applications: 06/08/2025-20/08/2025 at 23h59 (Lisbon Time)

Applications must be submitted through the submission form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeOm3F7TN_aUoQ0gRlWx_96wayPkZy4fJBje5X7w5ZL4uZYQ/viewform

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12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Aug 1

Excited to announce another #WSC2025 keynote: Prof. Jasper de Goeij (University of Amsterdam)!

He will open the session “Ecosystem Function and Services” with his talk “The sponge holobiont brings life to shallow and deep marine ecosystems.”

Don’t miss it! 🌊

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12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Jul 31

🧽 What do a deep-sea sponge and a skyscraper have in common?

Nature’s been building for 500 million years. We’re just taking notes.

Sources:
Martins et al. (2019): doi.org/10.1007/978-...
Harvard SEAS News (2020): seas.harvard.edu/news/2020/09...

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12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Jul 29

We couldn’t do it without all of you!

A huge thank you to our incredible partners and sponsors.

We’re proud to have you with us on this journey!

@ciimar.bsky.social @cmiaviladoconde.bsky.social @ieo.es @euromarine.bsky.social @oceancensus.bsky.social

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12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Jul 25

Excited to announce our first #WSC2025 keynote: Prof. Jörn Piel (ETH Zurich)!

He will open the session “Sponge Symbioses” with his talk “Insights into the chemistry of sponge microbiomes”.

Don’t miss it! 🌊

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12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Jul 23

Meet the organizing Committee of the World Sponge Conference 2025! 🧽

For full details, visit:
🔗 worldspongecommunity.com/about/

12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Jul 15

🧽 Meet the Scientific Committee of the World Sponge Conference 2025!

We are proud to have 21 leading experts from around the globe dedicated to advancing sponge research.

For full details and session information, visit: worldspongecommunity.com/about/

12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Jul 15

WSC2025 Pre-Event | Round Table on Sponge Genomics & Metagenomics

👉 Pre-registration is required by July 31st: docs.google.com/forms/d/1ETO...

12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Jul 10

Sponges have long captured the curiosity of both scientists and artists.

Ernst Haeckel’s stunning illustrations show how beauty and biology come together.

What other sponge-inspired art have you come across?

#WSC2025 #spongethrusdays

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12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Jul 8

📢 Only 7 days left!
Don’t miss your chance to join the World Sponge Conference in Vila do Conde, Portugal 🇵🇹

🗓 September 9–13, 2025
⏰ Registration closes on July 13th!
💳 Registration is only confirmed after payment.

12th World Sponge Conference @wscommunity.bsky.social · Jul 3

🧽 #SpongeThursday
Did you know there’s a Greek island with centuries of sponge diving tradition?
On Kalymnos, diving for natural sea sponges is more than work, it’s culture.

They even celebrate Sponge Week one week after Orthodox Easter!

#WSC2025 #Sponge #Funfacts

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