💧 The EU Project #OneAquaHealth found pharmaceuticals in 91% of 100 urban stream sites across 5 European cities. Its Policy Brief, led by @marescience.bsky.social researcher Maria João Feio, treats stream restoration as public health prevention. #ARNET #ARNET4Science

📊🌊 Sónia Barroso (@marescience.bsky.social | #ULO) valorises marine resources for human nutrition, from bioactive compounds to sustainable foods. 💬 “Sustainable exploitation and alternative food sources are key challenges for aquatic ecosystems.” #ARNET #MARE #BlueEconomy #ARNET4Science

🐦 MAC Puffinus #BestLife2030 (@maremadeira.bsky.social | #ARDITI) is identifying patagarro breeding areas, monitoring nests and reducing predator impact across Madeira and La Palma. In Funchal, it nests in the steep valleys linking the mountain and the city. #ARNET #ARNET4Science

🐢 Filipe Banha (@marescience.bsky.social | #UEvora) studies invasive species in freshwater ecosystems, from dispersal to management strategies. 💬 "Raising awareness is urgent to change risk behaviours and tackle ongoing invasions." #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #InvasiveSpecies #ARNET4Science

👾⚠️ 231 invasive marine species now confirmed in Portugal, up from the last national count in 2015. 5 new arrivals found near Sines, 22 more flagged by eDNA alone. “A dynamic, cross-border phenomenon,” says Romeu Ribeiro (@marecentre.bsky.social ). #ARNET #ARNET4Science

🪸 Ana Pereira (@marescience.bsky.social | #ISPA) studies marine biodiversity, focusing on sea anemones, using genetic and morphological data. 💬 "Lack of knowledge on existing diversity and detection of invasive species are the biggest challenges for aquatic ecosystems." #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA

🌊 #CIEMAR is the Marine Sciences Laboratory of #UniversityÉvora, based in Sines since 1990. It researches marine ecology, resource conservation and pollution, with @marescience.bsky.social |ARNET researchers as part of the team. #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ARNET4Science

🧊🔬 The TOX-IN-COLD project, led by Nélia Mestre (#CIMA #UAlg), uses omics tools to find new biomarkers in cold-adapted species, assessing metal contamination risks in Antarctica and the deep sea.

🌊 Juan L. Garzon (#CIMA, #UAlg) studies the behaviour of the ocean and its impact on communities, using numerical models, observations and AI. #ARNET #ClimateChange #ARNET4Science

📝 A new #WindFloatAtlantic report, with @marescience.bsky.social input, found higher fish & octopus abundance inside the fishing exclusion zone. windfloat-atlantic.com/our-commitments/#environment #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ARNET4Science

📊🐟 Filipe Ribeiro (@marescience.bsky.social | @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social) studies invasive fish and works on early detection methods in freshwater ecosystems. 💬 "New scientific knowledge urgently needs to reach ecosystem management to enable better habitat recovery." #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA

🆕 Study in Biological Invasions: Strait of Hormuz shutdown left 1,500+ ships stranded, accumulating dense biofouling. Co-author João Canning-Clode (MARE-Madeira/ARNET) warns of a global invasive species risk as shipping resumes. doi.org/10.1007/s105... #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ARNET4Science

🌊🦠 Celso Alves (@marescience.bsky.social | #PLeiria) explores marine biotech to address societal challenges. 💬 "The loss of biodiversity may limit marine organisms' potential to produce unique bioactive molecules." #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #BlueBiotechnology #ARNET4Science

🔬 Through PT-OPENSCREEN, @cbma-uminho.bsky.social supports cutting-edge research in environmental sustainability, biotechnology, agriculture and health. 🔗 pt-openscreen.pt #ARNET #CBMA #MARE #CIMA #PTOpenScreen #ResearchInfrastructure

🔦 It's called TWILIGHTED, coordinated by @maremadeira.bsky.social with @geomarkiel.bsky.social and #NTNU, focused on the mesophotic and twilight zones off Madeira. 🔗https://twilighted.eu/ #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #TWILIGHTED #ARNET4Science

🐟 Susanne Tanner (@marescience.bsky.social | @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social) studies fish connectivity, population structure and life histories using natural markers. 💬 "Climate change and connectivity loss threaten the persistence and resilience of fish populations." #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA

🧬🌊 Through #ARNET, @cbma-uminho.bsky.social joins #eDNAqua-Plan to develop FAIR and interoperable digital solutions for aquatic biodiversity monitoring using environmental DNA. #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #eDNA #Biodiversity #ARNET4Science

🌊 Pedro Martins (@cbma-uminho.bsky.social | #UMinho) develops active membranes and nanotechnologies to detect and remove persistent water contaminants. 💬 "PFAS and drugs persist in the environment, resist traditional treatments and threaten ecosystems and human health." #ARNET #MARE #CBMA #CIMA

💪🌊 From rivers to the ocean: science for a changing territory. Over two days in Faro, 100+ researchers met for the 2nd ARNET Meeting, joined by public bodies, NGOs and partners, in an open dialogue between science, management and society. #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #PublicPolicy #ARNET4Science

📣 2nd ARNET Meeting, Block 4 - Green Deal, blue economy and ocean conservation. Talks on Atlantic scientific cooperation, deep-sea mining policy, marine spatial planning and the biotechnological potential of algae. 6-7 July, University of Algarve. 🌊 ARNET #ARNETmeeting #MARE #CIMA #CBMA

📣 2nd ARNET Meeting, Block 3 "Aquatic biodiversity: from knowledge to conservation".Talks on protected area management, molecular tools for biodiversity monitoring, accessible conservation tools and goose barnacle co-management. 6-7 July, University Algarve. ARNET #ARNETmeeting #MARE #CIMA #CBMA

📣 2nd ARNET Meeting, Block 2 - Water management: resources, quality and governance. Talks on water resources in the Algarve, saltwater intrusion, nature-based solutions and river basin management with the Mondego as a case study. 6-7 July, Algarve. 🌊 ARNET #ARNETmeeting #MARE #CIMA #CBMA

📣 2nd ARNET Meeting, Block 1: Environmental risks and aquatic ecosystems under pressure. Talks on coastal erosion, plastic pollution and climate adaptation in coastal communities. 6-7 July, University of Algarve. 🌊 ARNET #ARNETmeeting #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ARNET4Science

🌊 #ARNET's 2nd Meeting takes place on 6 and 7 July in Faro, University of Algarve. Theme: From Rivers to the Ocean, science for a changing territory. Researchers, public bodies and NGOs come together to discuss water management, biodiversity and the blue economy. #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ARNET4Science

🌊🔬 The Sagres Marine Station is located at Porto da Baleeira and supports the #UniversityOfAlgarve teaching, research and outreach activities. #CIMA regularly carries out activities and fieldwork at sea. There, it is possible to analyse plankton and monitor the environment. #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA

🌊 Can AI improve wave forecasting? The #DAMAproject (#CIMA/#UAlg) uses machine learning & data assimilation to predict wave conditions up to 72 h ahead along the Iberian Peninsula coast, protecting lives & supporting the blue economy. #ARNET #CIMA #MARE #CBMA #ARNET4Science

🌊 Nélia Mestre (CIMA, UAlg) studies the impact of human activity on the deep sea, focusing on deep-sea mining and innovative environmental assessment. #ARNET #CIMA #UAlg #DeepSea #ARNET4Science

🧬🌊 Through #ARNET, @cbma-uminho.bsky.social joins #eDNAqua-Plan to develop FAIR and interoperable digital solutions for aquatic biodiversity monitoring using environmental DNA. #eDNA #Biodiversity #ARNET4Science #MARE #CIMA #CBMA

🌿 Cláudia Carvalho-Santos (@cbma-uminho.bsky.social | UMinho) studies nature-based solutions. 💬 “Investing in them helps reduce environmental degradation.” #ARNET #CBMA #ARNET4Science

🧬 GenomePT is Portugal's national genome sequencing infrastructure, supporting biodiversity monitoring, invasive species detection & evidence-based environmental policies. @cbma-uminho.bsky.social | #ARNET contributes through environmental genomics research. 🔗 genomept.pt