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Strengthening Biodiversity Observation 🐟🔍 in support of Decision Making 📝

This project has received funding under the Horizon Europe R&I Programme, GA No. 101082021 (MARCO-BOLO). Posts reflect views & opinions of the author only.
📢 Save the Date: Biodiversity Monitoring Week is coming! #BioMonWeek2026

📅4-8 May

📍Montpellier (FR)

The new European forum for cooperation and innovation in biodiversity monitoring, gathering researchers, practitioners, policymakers, private sector & students. Don't miss out!

#BiodiversityData
November 20, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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No crew, no problem! 🤖 Our #AutoNaut has completed a successful mission in #Plymouth Sound with @noc.ac.uk as part of the @marco-bolo.bsky.social project - collecting #plankton images & #eDNA samples autonomously using cutting-edge #AutonomousTech. Find out more🔗 pml.ac.uk/news/no-crew...
November 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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🌊 Europe’s waters are full of life — and a few oddballs! From seagrass meadows to deep-sea realms, explore how MARCO-BOLO helps protect aquatic biodiversity across rivers, coasts & oceans. 💙 Find out which aquatic oddball you are 👉 marcobolo-project.eu/the-waters-w...
November 6, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Europe’s waters are under pressure - from rivers to coasts to the deep sea💧

Join our campaign and help protect life in The Waters We Share! 💙

See what you can do: marcobolo-project.eu/the-waters-w...

#TheWatersWeShare #LifeBeneathTheWaves #KnowOurWatersBetter #AquaticPersonalityQuiz
November 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Register now! Mapping Blue Carbon in European Seagrass Beds

🟢 27 November 2025 - 12:00 CET
🟠 Dr. Natalya Gallo, NORCE
🔵 Hosted by @marco-bolo.bsky.social

This is the fifth webinar of our #MODAlliance series - don't miss this one!

🔗 marcobolo-project.eu/moda-webinar...
MODA Webinar#5 MARCO-BOLO - Marco-Bolo
MOD Alliance Webinar #5 Webinar #5 Mapping Blue Carbon in European Seagrass Beds using remote sensing, oceanographic data & the new EURO-CARBON database. The fifth webinar of the MOD Alliance series, ...
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October 31, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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🔵 How can remote sensing & ocean data help protect Europe’s #BlueCarbon ecosystems?

Join @natalya-gallo.bsky.social for #MODAlliance Webinar #5 hosted by #MARCO-BOLO

📅 27 Nov 2025 | 🕛 12:00 CET | 📍 Zoom
🔗 Register: forms.office.com/e/cn2xfA9UVE
🔍 Topic: Mapping seagrass beds + EURO-CARBON database
October 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
🔵 How can remote sensing & ocean data help protect Europe’s #BlueCarbon ecosystems?

Join @natalya-gallo.bsky.social for #MODAlliance Webinar #5 hosted by #MARCO-BOLO

📅 27 Nov 2025 | 🕛 12:00 CET | 📍 Zoom
🔗 Register: forms.office.com/e/cn2xfA9UVE
🔍 Topic: Mapping seagrass beds + EURO-CARBON database
October 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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🎤 🌊 Webinar recording available! Exploring coastal habitats through marine robotics: benefits and challenges

Big thanks to presenters Lucrezia Bernacchi and Miguel Carvalho, and #MODAlliance partners @marco-bolo.bsky.social & OBAMA-NEXT.

🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFFK...
Webinar MOD Alliance | Exploring Coastal Habitats Through Marine Robotics: Benefits and Challenges
YouTube video by OBAMA-NEXT
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October 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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The next MOD Alliance webinar is coming up on 25 September at 11 CET, hosted by @diverseaeu.bsky.social

It will explore how #MarineRobotics are used to map and monitor #CoastalHabitats.

Register: t.ly/2e0U7

More webinars: marcobolo-project.eu/mod-alliance...

#MODAlliance #MarineBiodiversity
September 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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🔴 Day 2 of the Biodiversa+ Midterm Conference is live! Today, we're looking forward to discussing impact and future directions in biodiversity research, policy, and practice. Follow along: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Biodiversa+ Midterm Conference. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Biodiversa+ Midterm Conference – Reflecting and Looking Ahead Leiden (Netherlands) & Online via Zoom 17–18 September 2025 Launched in 2021, Biodiversa+, the European Biodiversity Partnership, has...
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September 18, 2025 at 7:13 AM
The next MOD Alliance webinar is coming up on 25 September at 11 CET, hosted by @diverseaeu.bsky.social

It will explore how #MarineRobotics are used to map and monitor #CoastalHabitats.

Register: t.ly/2e0U7

More webinars: marcobolo-project.eu/mod-alliance...

#MODAlliance #MarineBiodiversity
September 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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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
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 🌊⛵
August 31, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Hot off the press! 📰 Dive into our newly published brochure – a visual overview of our project's mission, breakthrough technologies, and the real-world impact we're aiming for in next-gen sustainable industries. Check it out👉https://xtream-project.eu/media-corner/
Media corner
Explore and download our outreach materials Infographics Brochure
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September 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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🌍 Why countries need GBIF: lessons from Belgium

A recently published policy brief provides details how Belgium has leveraged GBIF to support sustainable development, conservation and innovation for effective #biodiversity governance.

🔗 doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
September 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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📢 CO-OP4CBD, which coordinates and supports the implementation of the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD) in Europe, is organising online training sessions this week!
👉 Find out more: www.linkedin.com/events/co-op...
September 2, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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🌊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...
September 2, 2025 at 9:47 AM
@envpoluniwien.bsky.social is conducting a survey on #Ocean #Data and its use in different communities involved in ocean-related negotiations: decision makers, diplomats, non-state actors, and scientists.

@twinpolitics.bsky.social survey: univie.questionpro.eu/a/TakeSurvey...

Share your thoughts!
QuestionPro Survey
QuestionPro Survey
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August 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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🌊 We are proud to present the new @marco-bolo.bsky.social Policy Brief "Addressing Challenges in the Biodiversity Monitoring Data Ecosystem" featuring a big stakeholder survey, offering practical recommendations to improve usage and accessibility 🪸 🐠

Download, share & comment here:

bit.ly/4onScaS
New MARCO-BOLO Policy Brief Explores Barriers to Using Marine Biodiversity Data - Marco-Bolo
We are excited to announce the release of a new MARCO-BOLO policy brief: “Addressing Challenges in the Biodiversity Monitoring Data Ecosystem.” This publication sheds light on the persistent challenge...
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July 28, 2025 at 9:18 AM
New MARCO-BOLO policy brief out!

Based on a 2023 stakeholder survey led by
@univie.ac.at, it explores barriers to using marine biodiversity data and offers practical recommendations.

👏 @arnela10.bsky.social @alicevadrot.bsky.social @philippbaun.bsky.social

📄 bit.ly/3IEJ3dF

#Biodiversity #Data
New MARCO-BOLO Policy Brief Explores Barriers to Using Marine Biodiversity Data - Marco-Bolo
We are excited to announce the release of a new MARCO-BOLO policy brief: “Addressing Challenges in the Biodiversity Monitoring Data Ecosystem.” This publication sheds light on the persistent challenge...
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July 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
New related project mapping just out!

Our partner CIIMAR has mapped out 18 EU projects on marine biodiversity monitoring across Europe. Lots of overlap, shared case studies, and potential for collaboration!

🗺️ Includes maps, tables & summaries
🔗 marcobolo-project.eu/marco-bolo-related-projects-map
July 23, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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2️⃣Only TWO days left to apply to the Open Call for Experts by @eklipse-europe.bsky.social!

🫵Don't miss this chance to contribute your knowledge to the future of marine conservation in Europe.

👀More details below:

#Biodiversity #ForNature #ForOurPlanet
🌊 Reminder: Eklipse Open Call for Experts!
Help create a blueprint for site-specific conservation objectives for Marine Natura 2000 sites.
Deadline: July 23, 2025
Apply: eklipse.eu/calls/#CfE
#CallForExperts #MarineConservation #Natura2000 #SciencePolicy
July 21, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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🌊 Reminder: Eklipse Open Call for Experts!
Help create a blueprint for site-specific conservation objectives for Marine Natura 2000 sites.
Deadline: July 23, 2025
Apply: eklipse.eu/calls/#CfE
#CallForExperts #MarineConservation #Natura2000 #SciencePolicy
July 14, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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👉 Until 23 July, you have the opportunity to apply to join the latest Expert Working Group by @eklipse-europe.bsky.social!

💚 The associated Call for Experts deals with the topic of conservation for marine Natura 2000 sites.

👀 Find out more:

#Biodiversity #ForNature #ForOurPlanet
🌊 Reminder: Eklipse Open Call for Experts!
Help create a blueprint for site-specific conservation objectives for Marine Natura 2000 sites.
Deadline: July 23, 2025
Apply: eklipse.eu/calls/#CfE
#CallForExperts #MarineConservation #Natura2000 #SciencePolicy
July 21, 2025 at 6:23 AM