We are proud to announce the formal signing of a MoU between @vliz.be and Fundaciรณn San Ignacio del Huinay fjord field station (University of Valparaiso), in the presence of HE Christian de Lannoy, ambassador of Belgium in Chile. @unoceandecade.bsky.social @janmees.bsky.social
On Wednesday 4 March, the VLIZ Marine Science Day #VMSD26 took place in Ostend. With 520 participants, it was the most attended edition ever. Missed VMSD26? Donโt worry โ Relive the event now on ๐ www.vliz.be/en/news/reli... @unoceandecade.bsky.social
๐Doctoral researcher Gladys Mwaka Holeh (#VLIZ #UGent) has been selected as a Blue Food Futures Fellow. Her research examines how artisanal seaweed aquaculture can support nutrition, climate resilience & coastal livelihoods along the Kenyan coast ๐ฐ๐ช. tinyurl.com/347w9jre @oceansolutions.stanford.edu
Next up are interviews with the winners of the Brilliant Marine Research Idea grants 2025: Sofie Peeters (ugent), Nada Nasri (UAntwerpen, Universitรฉ de Tunis El Manar), Rodgee Mae Guden (ugent), Wenxin Liu (ugent), Tuan-Anh Bui (ugent, ILVO), Arida Fauziyah (VUB). #VMSD26
Another 5 enthusiastic predoctoral researchers accepted the challenge to pitch their research in 5-minute orals. From impacts of offshore windfarms to marine heatwaves #VMSD26
We start the afternoon session of #VMSD26 with our second keynote speaker Piet Opstaele, CEO of Blue Cluster. Piet talks about his experiences in life and the blue economy #VMSD26
During lunchtime, you can visit the interactive demo booths about internationalisation in marine science, divided in three clusters: ocean observation, climate and biodiversity #VMSD26
Very proud the #VMSD26 is recognised as an action in the framework of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development @unoceandecade.bsky.social #SDGs
Second batch of predoctoral researchers is presenting their work in 5-minute talks, covering topics from low-impact fisheries to gambling in seaside resorts. #VMSD26
Interested in the complete overview of talks, pitches, and posters of #VMSD26? Download the Book of Abstracts here: www.vliz.be/vmsd/en/book...
Are you a young marine scientist? Get to know the Early Career Ocean Professional Programme (ECOP) and learn how to get involved in the Belgium node ๐ง๐ช ๐ค Next information session is at 3pm in room Dactylo. @unoceandecade.bsky.social
Throughout the day, 20 enthusiastic predoctoral researchers present their ongoing work in 5 min talks. A nice and quick overview of the diversity of marine research in Flanders. #VMSD26
Dr. Joanna Post, Director of the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) and head of the IOC Ocean Observation and Services Section, is the first keynote speaker of today. โWe have to look after our ocean because thatโs what connects usโ #VMSD26 @iodeoostende.bsky.social @unesco.bsky.social
President of VLIZ and governor of West Flanders Carl Decaluwรฉ & VLIZ General Director Jan Mees @jmeesvliz officially kick-off the 25th edition of the VMSD. #VMSD26
You couldnโt make it to the Belgian coast today, or you simply forgot to subscribe? No worries, follow the livestream of #VMSD26 on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcqt...
Ready for todayโs VLIZ Marine Science Day 2026. A day full of interesting and inspiring talks on marine science, networking, and award ceremonies! This year, #VMSD26 is all about internationalisation. #VMSD26 #StadOostene
The bronze artwork is โEenheid van de wereld door telefonie, telegrafie & postverkeerโ by Jozef Cantrรฉ (1963). The sculpture consists of 4 intertwined women of different races connected through a central goddess. They symbolise global unity brought about by the services once housed in the building.
@jowilliams.bsky.social The building shown in this picture is not the VLIZ InnovOcean Campus, but De Grote Post, the venue for our annual VLIZ Marine Science Day ๐
Looking forward to tomorrow's VLIZ Marine Science Day #VMSD26 in Ostend. With 520 participants, the 25th edition is fully booked! Check the programme here: www.vliz.be/vmsd/en/prog.... See you tomorrow in @DeGrotePost @StadaanZee.
Are you a student with a passion for the sea? VLIZ is looking for a few highly motivated student workers to join our team and support activities within marine research projects. Apply before March 29th๐https://www.vliz.be/en/who-we-are/working-vliz/jobstudenten
The ticket sale for the public event at #WCMB2026 on Wednesday 18 November is now open.
"How Deep is Your Love" is a feature documentary that takes you to the mysterious deep sea, the last wilderness on Earth.
www.wcmb2026.org/social-progr...
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Become the administrative & financial heart of our projects and contribute to marine research with global impact. Are you analytical, structured & eager to learn? Apply no later than 23 March 2026. ๐ www.vliz.be/en/jobs/vliz...
This week #VLIZ is well represented at the Ocean Sciences Meeting in Glasgow, Scotland. #OSM26 is the flagship conference for the ocean sciences and the wider ocean-connected community. See the full overview of VLIZ contributions ๐ www.vliz.be/en/news/stro...
The #WCMB2026 organising committee is proud to announce that several initiatives are offering participation grants for conference participants.
wcmb2026.org/participatio...
With thanks to @vliz.be and The secretariat of the National Decade Committee for Belgium @unoceandecade.bsky.social
Project #MareGraph completed!๐
Together with #CNR, Digital Flanders & #IMEC, we strengthened semantic links between #WoRMS, #MarineRegions & #EurOBIS ๐๐
๐ Results: www.maregraph.eu/KER/
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Webinar March 3: www.maregraph.eu/post_annoucm...
๐๐ Big Seashell Survey on 21 March 2026!
Join thousands of beachcombers along the coast of The Netherlands, Belgium and France & contribute to marine science!
๐ www.vliz.be/en/events/bi...
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๐ Join us on 4 March 2026 for the VLIZ Marine Science Day #VMSD26 in Ostend: marine science through an international lens
๐ A full day of science, pitches, posters & networking.
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Free registration for marine scientists, students, policymakers, blue economy & press.
๐ www.vliz.be/vmsd/en
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๐๐ Hisham Shaikh defended his PhD, Uncovering the diversity & ecology of North Sea viruses on 13 February at VLIZ, from Ghent University. Supervisors: Anne Willems (UG), Maarten De Rijcke (VLIZ) and Corina Brussaard (NIOZ). Read more ๐ www.vliz.be/en/news/unco...
We were pleased to welcome rector UGent @petradesutter.bsky.social to @vliz.be in Ostend. A valuable exchange on strengthening our long-standing partnership with UGent & MarineAtUGent in marine sciences.
#Collaboration #MarineResearch #OceanScience #BlueScience @janmees.bsky.social
๐ Project MareGraph: results webinar
Join the public results webinar with a live demo of linked marine data from @eurobis.bsky.social, @marinespecies.bsky.social & @marineregions.bsky.social and see how the results can be reused beyond the project.
3 March - 14:00โ15:30 maregraph.pulse.ly/sp6x7tkzyg
