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Integrated observation, monitoring, and prediction architecture for functional biodiversity of coastal seas 🌊

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These community-driven efforts help us better understand ecological changes and strengthen long-term collaboration with coastal stakeholders.
December 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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We recently supported a #CitizenScience activity in Fethiye as part of the #DiverSea project.

Our partner #AkdenizKorumaDerneği worked with local volunteers to collect phytoplankton samples, measure water clarity, and gather coastal environmental data.

#CoastalMonitoring #MarineBiodiversity
December 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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📣 Applications open for Special Session proposals

ECSA61 – Bridging the gap between science and policy in estuarine and coastal marine biodiversity

24-27 August 2026 – Brussels

DiverSea is pleased to support this conference, and we encourage your session proposals!

#Marine #Oceans #Biodiversity
Promo banner for ECSA61 conference: Bridging the gap between science and policy in estuarine and coastal marine biodiversity: the way forward - 24-27 August 2026, Square, Brussels, Belgium
October 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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This week is the DiverSea 2025 Annual Meeting, and we have a full program of discussions and workshops together in Palma de Mallorca. It's inspiring and motivating to come together in person as we advance our work on marine biodiversity observation 🙌🌊 Updates to come!
DiverSea group photo outside the annual meeting venue in Palma de Mallorca
October 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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🌊 🗺️ ⛵ How do we integrate many kinds of marine data for biodiversity observation and management?

👩‍💻 Collaborative modeling is one key way 👩‍💻

Get caught up on our recent work developing a systems dynamic model and laying groundwork for data dashboard.

🔗 lnkd.in/dDUa57a9
Three researchers work at a table with laptops, a large screen, in a bright room with glass windows Four researchers at a table with laptops and a big screen smile
September 10, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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📢 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.
September 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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📢 #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
August 31, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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The #SmögenToTrondheim expedition visits #Ålesund

After weeks of biodiversity data collection and community visits, the team is getting close to Trondheim.

They received a warm welcome in Ålesund and shared their work with many interested visitors.

#Sailing4Science #MarineBiodiversity
Hrimfare moored next to Ålesund city center The crew enjoys a sunset on calm water surrounded by low mountains on the fjord near Ålesund
August 29, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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From mountains along the fjords to community visits, the #SmögenToTrondheim expedition continues.

The teams uses advanced tech to track #MarineBiodiversity, sharing the excitement of #OceanScience along the way.

📸: sampling below #Preikestolen and a stop at the Children's Sea Festival on Lindøy
Hrimfare and crew are positioned in the fjord below Preikestolen, large craggy cliff walls rising out of the water in fog A crew member in cold weather gear lowers sampling equipment into the fjord at the base of the cliffs Children and adults gather on a grassy lawn in front of tents, table displays, and sailing ships moored at a harbor
August 18, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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The DiverSea #Hrimfare expedition is almost two weeks in and going strong.

From crystal clear Kosterfjorden, to Tjärnö Marine Lab, Svinesund Bridge, and Idefjord with its darker waters, the team is making great progress and collecting valuable data.

#MarineBiodiversity #BiodiversityMonitoring
Nine people pose at the helm of Hrimfare, all wearing PFDs, the sky is grey in the background Some team members are seen lowering research equipment into the water off the side of Hrimfare, with sun reflecting off the water
August 4, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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The crew of our expedition from Smögen to Trondheim has been delighted by a lot of public interest and positive reception.

It's heartening to see this support for research to support management of marine habitats!

Now, onwards to data collection 🙌

#MarineBiodiversity #OceanBiodiversity #Fieldwork
A collage of three pictures. At left, Nicholas smiles while working on equipment on Hrimfare. Center, Bengh and Anna smile while seated on Hrimfare. At right, Natalie and Tim smile while taking phytoplankton samples. A collage of two pictures. At left, Rani Hassellöv (the expedition purser) speaks into a microphone held by an interviewr from Swedish radio. At right, Martin Hassellöv is interviewed.
July 30, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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And they're off! Follow along with the DiverSea expedition team on their five-week voyage from Smögen, Sweden, to Trondheim, Norway. They will use cutting edge tech to monitor marine biodiversity & changes in coastal water color, an indicator of ecological shifts.

www.ntnu.edu/web/diversea...
The research vessel Hrimfare is in the water in the harbor of Smögen, Sweden, with the expedition team onboard, preparing for the launch event and expedition departure Part of the expedition team packing gear outside of the sailing vessel Hrimfare - five people on a harbor pier surrounded by a very large pile of organized equipment
July 28, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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🚀 Robotics for Marine Ecosystem Monitoring 🌊

Robotic technologies for advanced marine habitat monitoring were recently deployed by DiverSea partners INEGI & Universidade do Porto, in close cooperation with the Natl Inst for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF)

🔗 www.ntnu.edu/web/diversea...
From top left, clockwise: A researcher deploys a robotic sensing device off a boat in turquoise water; researchers seen at a distance on a sandy beach preparing research equipment; deploying a robot sensor off a boat alongside a forested shore; a drone rests on a sandy beach. Logos displayed are U of Porto, INEGI, ICNF, DiverSea and EU.
July 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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We've had a busy spring, meeting and making new connections with partners, stakeholders, and collaborators at conferences.

Here's a quick (non-exhaustive) round-up: www.ntnu.edu/web/diversea...
A large group of people wearing conference badges poses for a photo in an indoor conference space. Text reads "We were at the OTTERS Conference!" and logos are of DiverSea and the EU. A large banner for the One Ocean Science Conference is displayed outdoors under blue skies with water and buildings in the background.
July 5, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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DiverSea's @glauciaf.bsky.social joined @dtobioflow.bsky.social, SINTEF, and OBAMA-NEXT to visit the Munkholm buoy in Trondheimsfjorden.

The buoy, part of OceanLab infrastructure, has acoustic sensing, CTD, fluorometers, flow cytometer, plankton imaging, and more & will operate at least 10 years.
Two people in hi-viz jackets and PFDs stand at the helm of a boat with a Sintef logo. A person in hi-viz gear and a PFD stands on the large yellow research buoy in Trondheimsfjorden. The buoy has logos from Sintef and NTNU. Four people in jackets, hi-viz, PFDs, and helmets stand in front of the yellow research buoy.
June 27, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Did you know that DiverSea hosts science-industry networking sessions and regional innovation workshops aimed at #StartUp and #SME businesses interested in ocean biodiversity?

Follow us here, on Linkedin & on our website to learn more and take part.

www.linkedin.com/company/dive...
Alice Guittard stands at a poster presenting her work in DiverSea with start-up and SME science-industry networking and innovation workshops. The DiverSea and EU logos are displayed.
June 20, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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DiverSea #PublicEngagement activities are in full swing in our Mediterranean and Aegean project regions.

Project updates about #CitizenScience, #MarineResearch, #StakeholderEngagement and more:

www.ntnu.edu/web/diversea...
A group of adults in beach chairs listens to a presentation on a sandy beach next to the ocean under blue skies. A group of students poses on stairs on front of a building.
June 19, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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A name is a promise. It’s how we say: You exist. You matter. We see you. 🦈

The sandbar shark is not just a swimmer of the deep—it’s a sentinel of the sea. Red hornweed is not just algae—it’s part of a living network.

🗓️ 23rd of May | #NameItToSaveIt #TaxonomyRecognitionDay
May 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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When you know my name, you begin to see my world. 🏡

Species like the white piddock and bioluminescent microbes may seem hidden or humble, but their names unlock their roles, their stories, and their place in our shared ecosystem.

🗓️ 23rd of May | #NameItToSaveIt #TaxonomyRecognitionDay
May 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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A name is never just a name. It’s the beginning of a story, and the first step toward protection. 🧬

From long-snouted seahorses to delicate marine meadows, taxonomy gives life visibility. It connects the invisible to the unforgettable.🌊

🗓️ 23rd of May | #NameItToSaveIt #TaxonomyRecognitionDay
May 23, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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#MarineBiodiversity ...

🐟 feeds global food chains
🌿 sequesters carbon
🌊 protects coastal populations
🐚 has irreplaceable cultural value
🐠 supports much of life on earth

A sustainable future means 🔎 researching, 🌊 protecting, and 🙌 taking action for #biodiversity

#BiodiversityDay
Image of a person snorkeling underwater. Quote reads: "Working on the DiverSea project is one of the greatest opportunities I have ever had. Being surrounded by nature and contributing meaningfully to marine conservation through fieldwork and engaging people with citizen science and public awareness is deeply fulfilling. To me, this is what harmony with nature and sustainable development truly looks like!" The quote is attributed to 'DiverSea researcher'. Logos indicate the International Day for Biodiversity 2025, DiverSea, and funding by the European Union. Photo of macroalgae underwater. Logos indicate the International Day for Biodiversity 2025, DiverSea, and funding by the European Union. Photo of a school of fish underwater. Logos indicate the International Day for Biodiversity 2025, DiverSea, and funding by the European Union. Photo of a crab underwater. Logos indicate the International Day for Biodiversity 2025, DiverSea, and funding by the European Union.
May 22, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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We're reflecting on the upcoming #BiodiversityDay.

Through #MarineBiodiversity monitoring across Europe and beyond, DiverSea researchers see how biodiversity is key to sustainability of our societies, economies, and cultures.

Join us in taking action for our marine and coastal biodiversity!
Image of a coastal scene with bright blue water, clear sky, dry cliff with trees. Quote reads: "The ocean and its biodiversity are among our planet’s greatest treasures. Protecting marine habitats and ecosystems is essential for the health of our planet and future generations. In DiverSea, LPN is committed to observing and monitoring marine environments to deepen our collective understanding. Through this knowledge, we empower individuals and communities to engage, take action, and care for life below water." The quote is attributed to Tereza Fonseca, Liga para a Proteção da Natureza, DiverSea. Logos indicate the International Day for Biodiversity 2025, DiverSea, and funding by the European Union. Four images: two women holding data collection materials on a beach wearing winter gear; two men, one in a wetsuit, collecting a water sample on a rocky coastline; five people, some in wetsuits and snorkel gear and the others in coats, on a coast; a man filtering a water sample wearing waders. Logos indicate the International Day for Biodiversity 2025, DiverSea, and funding by the European Union. A man and a woman in a boat on the water setting up data collection equipment in large plastic tubs. Logos indicate the International Day for Biodiversity 2025, DiverSea, and funding by the European Union.
May 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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As #BiodiversityDay approaches, we’re sharing what drives us to advance biodiversity research, along with resources to learn more and take action.

First up: DiverSea partners are motivated to develop and use new technologies to expand our ability to observe and understand marine biodiversity.
Image of a woman on a pier preparing to launch an undersea sensor device. Quote reads: "There are countless potential applications for the technologies being developed every day around the world, but nothing is more rewarding than having the opportunity to put them at the service of this planet, to observe, understand, and ultimately help it. DiverSea is that opportunity." The quote is attributed to Lucrezia Bernacchi, University of Porto, DiverSea. Logos indicate the International Day for Biodiversity 2025, DiverSea, and funding by the European Union. Image of a drone resting on a sandy shoreline high above a seaside cliff with clear skies. Logos indicate the International Day for Biodiversity 2025, DiverSea, and funding by the European Union. Image of an undersea sensor on a pier, with a harbor and shipping containers in the background. Logos indicate the International Day for Biodiversity 2025, DiverSea, and funding by the European Union.
May 20, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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📢 Webinar available now: Improving Biodiversity (Meta)Data Flow: Standards and Strategies

🎙️ Speakers: Dan Lear (MBA) & Pier Luigi Buttigieg (AWI)
🌊 Host: @marcobolo.bsky.social
🙌 Part of the @horizoneu.bsky.social MOD Alliance series

www.youtube.com/watch?v=STKk...

#Biodiversity #DataStandards
Opening screen from the webinar recording, available at the link in the post
March 26, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Stay in touch with DiverSea! You can follow us here, on LinkedIn, or visit our website to keep up to date with the project.

www.ntnu.edu/diversea/div...
www.linkedin.com/company/dive...
Collage of DiverSea field work activties, including SCUBA diving, a group posing on a boat, and processing samplings on a beach.
March 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM