Latest posts tagged with #CBMA on Bluesky
🪼 Sónia Cotrim (@marescience.bsky.social | #cetemares) studies zooplankton ecology and marine ecosystem functioning at MARE.
💬 “Policies grounded in scientific monitoring and ocean literacy are essential to address today’s aquatic challenges.”
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ARNET4Science
🌊 Filomena Fonseca (cima.ualg.pt) develops molecular and microbial approaches to enhance biological resources and support sustainable aquatic ecosystems. “Policies aligned with the SDGs and the UN Ocean Decade are key to tackling aquatic challenges.”
#ARNET #CIMA #UAlg #MARE #CBMA #ARNET4Science
🔬🧫 In the EU project #SELFAQUASENS, @cbma.bsky.social/#UMinho is developing bioinspired membranes to remove and recover toxic metals from mining waters, supporting cleaner rivers and circular economy solutions.
🔗 www.selfaquasens.eu
#ARNET #CBMA #MARE #CIMA #WaterQuality #MSCA #ARNET4Science
🐟 Consumers can’t tell which tuna species is inside a can. 🧬 #TUNAPRINT revealed species with different conservation status and cases of mixed species, not allowed under EU rules.👉 Choose better: look for MSC-certified, pole-and-line tuna.
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #OceanárioDeLisboa
🐬 Filipe Alves (@marescience.bsky.social | #ARDITI) studies marine megafauna through a multidisciplinary approach, linking ecology and conservation.
💬 “Accessible structural funds and stronger environmental and civic education are essential.”
#ARNET #CBMA #CIMA #ARNET4Science
🔬 #IB-S is a research structure within @cbma-uminho.bsky.social focused on applied research, innovation and collaboration with industry. It contributes to sustainability through biodiversity conservation, ecological restoration, and circular and blue bioeconomy.
🔗 ib-s.uminho.pt
#ARNET #CBMA
🐢 Many pet freshwater turtles are released into rivers and lagoons in Portugal, threatening native species. Researchers at @marescience.bsky.social | #UÉvora are working on prevention and control actions. ⛔ Do not release pets. Prevention matters.
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #FundoAmbiental
🐢 Many pet freshwater turtles are released into rivers and lagoons in Portugal, threatening native species. Researchers at @marescience.bsky.social|#UÉvora are working on prevention and control actions. ⛔ Do not release pets. Prevention matters.
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #FundoAmbiental
🐟 João Castro (@marescience.bsky.social | University of Évora) studies marine ecology, focusing on species interactions, human impacts and ecosystem dynamics.
💬 “What is needed is stronger environmental education, scientific outreach and research, and collective action.”
#ARNET #MARE #CBMA #CIMA
🌱 In #DANUBE4all, participatory workshops bring together local authorities, NGOs, schools and communities to identify environmental pressures and priorities, informing ecological restoration roadmaps.
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #Coastnet #MunicipioSeixal #FCUL #FCID #HorizonEurope
🧬 Joana Robalo (@marescience.bsky.social | ISPA) studies how molecular data can inform the conservation and management of aquatic species. “What is needed are policies that value knowledge and are guided by science”.
#ARNET #CBMA #CIMA # Genetics #Conservation #ARNET4Science
🌱 In #µRESTART, marine microorganisms are isolated from salt marshes, characterised and tested for plant survival under stress. Selected strains are preserved in the #Marbiomebiobank to support future ecological restoration.
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #CIÊNCIAS #CE3C #BIOISI #BIOTOXLAB
🌊 Zara Teixeira (@marescience.bsky.social) connects ecosystem services science with society, promoting ocean literacy. “The Ocean Decade has been giving new visibility to ocean literacy and to its role in institutional decisions and individual behaviour.”
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #OceanLiteracy
🌊 Located at the Port of Peniche, #CETEMARES is a scientific infrastructure of @marescience.bsky.social. Dedicated to marine biotechnology, marine biology, aquaculture and marine food resources, it promotes applied research, innovation and knowledge transfer.
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ARNET4Science
🌊 The EU project #DEEPREST addresses deep-sea mining impacts. #CIMA-Ualg researchers studied ecosystem resilience and sediment plume effects. Results informed policy briefs supporting evidence-based ocean governance. More here 🔗 deep-rest.ifremer.fr
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA
🌊 Flávio Martins (cima.ualg.pt) models ocean dynamics and develops new tools to support the blue economy. “The Water and Marine Directives help tackle aquatic ecosystem management challenges.”
#ARNET #CIMA #MARE #CBMA #UAlg #OceanScience #ARNET4Science
🔎 The EU project #3DMemBio, @cbma.bsky.social/#UMinho is developing a hybrid technology to break down persistent toxic compounds like #PFAS. #ARNET connects science and action to support solutions for aquatic ecosystems.
🔗 Learn more: cbma.uminho.pt/cbma-pro/3dm...
#CBMA #MARE #CIMA #ARNET4Science
🌊 Sofia Duarte (@cbma-uminho.bsky.social) uses environmental DNA to monitor aquatic biodiversity. “Monitoring biodiversity continuously requires better access & analysis tools and field-integrated action.”
#ARNET #CBMA #ScienceForPolicy #ARNET4Science
@marescience.bsky.social | cima.ualg.pt
Can the floating plastic affect biodiversity and increase ecological risks?
At CBMA, the NUI-Plastic project, led by Sofia Duarte, studies the effect of marine plastic debris in the spread of invasive species.
Funded by FCT – the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology.
#CBMA #IB-S #ARNET
🌊 Jaime Ramos (@marescience.bsky.social / @ucoimbra.bsky.social) studies the ecology of seabirds and waterbirds, which, as top marine predators, reflect the cumulative effects of changes occurring at lower trophic levels.
#ARNET #MARE #CBMA #CIMA #MarineEcology #Seabirds #ARNET4Science
📘 Pressures in Madeira’s streams are limiting the European eel. Actions: 🔹Remove barriers 🔹Create eel passages 🔹Control invasives 🔹Improve monitoring
At #ARNET we connect science, policy and action.
@marescience.bsky.social/@maremadeira.bsky.social
mare-madeira.pt/impact/polic...
#MARE #CIMA #CBMA
🌊 The Best Practice Guide for MPA Management and Monitoring, developed by MARE-ISPA, offers step-by-step frameworks for governance, indicators and adaptive monitoring, showing how ARNET advances its mission through @marescience.bsky.social. #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ScienceForPolicy
🌊 Bernardo Duarte (@marescience.bsky.social /@cienciasulisboa.bsky.social) analyses biological signatures to assess stress and pollution using AI. “New contaminants and stressors require fast methods to detect their effects.”
#ARNET #CBMA #CIMA #AI #Pollution #ARNET4Science
🌊 Guia Marine Laboratory (#LMG) at the Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia is part of @marescience.bsky.social and @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social, focusing on marine ecology, climate change, biotechnology & ocean management, with advanced labs and direct sea access. #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA
🪸 Researchers from #Mardive, @marescience.bsky.social & #NOVAFCT are assessing seahorse and pipefishe populations in the Tagus & Sado estuaries, combining science and community engagement to guide long-term action — from field surveys to national protection plans. #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA
🌊 Rui Rosa (@marescience.bsky.social | @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social) studies climate impacts on marine life. “Ocean warming, acidification and deoxygenation will trigger cascading effects, harming marine food webs.”
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ClimateScience #TrophicChains #ARNET4Science
📄 The #C-Land Policy Brief outlines long-term strategies to protect Ria Formosa’s wetlands, developed by #CIMA-UAlg with the #University of Aveiro, #ICNF, #APA-ARH Algarve and #DGRM. It turns scientific evidence into practical guidance for restoration and land use planning.
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA
🌊 Maria João Bebianno (cima.ualg.pt) studies marine pollution and ecotoxicology, bridging science and policy for ocean protection. “Ecosystems face threats from micro- and nanoplastics.”
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #UAlg #MarinePollution #Microplastics #OceanHealth #ARNET4Science
🌊 Giorgio Pace (@cbma-uminho.bsky.social) develops decision-support tools to restore riparian zones. “Without scientific evidence such remote sensing data, we can’t effectively implement the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030.”
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ScienceForPolicy
