Are you attending the @worldbioforum.bsky.social ? Come see some preliminary results from @funaction.bsky.social. #aquaticfungi #conservation

📢New Paper It has been a pleasure to collaborate with so many people in IberRios network (tanogutierrezcanovas.weebly.com/iberrios.html). Thank you Tano Gutiérrez Cánovas for coordinating it and also to Aida Viza for leading the first paper. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #aquaticfungi

Combined Effects of Land‐Use‐ and Climate‐Driven Stressors on Stream Fungi and Organic Matter Decomposition

Freshwater microbial communities sustain ecosystem functions and services, with aquatic fungi playing a key role in organic matter decomposition and nutrient transfer. However, the combined effect...

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Most recent updates of @biodiversa.eu MoSTFun were presented this week at #BioMonWeek2026. Great opportunity to connect to colleagues, projects and networks. Thanks for this inspiring week. #BioMonWeek #aquaticfungi #monitoring #MoSTFun #biodiversity

MoSTFun was presented last Friday during the first edition of the SUPSI Department of Environment Constructions and Design (DACD) Research Day by Red Calore. A great opportunity to showcase current projects, get to know one another better and network.

FUNACTION was presented last Friday during the first edition of the SUPSI Department of Environment Constructions and Design (DACD) Research Day by Daniel Romero Mujalli. Showcasing an R package being developed to systematic conservation planning in freshwaters. #aquaticfungi #conservation

Super proud of my former PhD student Diana Graça for publishing another paper from her PhD. 🎉 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... More to come in the future! Stay tuned!!! #aquaticfungi #fungi #funga #biodiversity #multiplestressors #drying #freshwaters

Species Matter: Aquatic Fungal Richness and Identity Enhances Recovery From Drying Events

The increasing human population growth raises water demand, while global change brings additional challenges, such as higher temperatures, nutrient enrichment and altered precipitation patterns. T...

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To join workshop "Developing Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs) for Fungi and other Microeukaryotes", please register at least for the day @worldbioforum.bsky.social. 📢Early-bird registration deadline tomorrow 24March. 🚨Workshop 🔗https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/WBF2026/session/55465

MoSTFun@mostfun.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Are you going to @worldbioforum.bsky.social? Consider joining our workshop Developing Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs) for Fungi + Microeukaryotes. Fungi and other microeukaryotes drive fundamental ecosystem functions + services, but they’re still missing from most biodiversity monitoring.

Our freshwater fungus sp Atromagnispora indianensis did not pass Round 1. But, there are 2 fungal species in Round 2: Antarctic Beech Orange - Cyttaria septentrionalis Tapir’s Bark Polypore - Fomitiporia nubicola 📢 Vote for them! uproar.indianapoliszoo.com Let's take these species to Round 3.

It is with great enthusiasm that I joined the MOSTFUNACTION team (lnkd.in/ehJ7sTeQ) for the #WorldWaterRun. Water is home to >6000 sp of #aquaticfungi (described), and so it is pivotal that we protect #water and these increadible organisms. 💧 🍄‍🟫 My first 4.2 Km. 🎉 #WorldWaterDay2026

FUNACTION@funaction.bsky.social · 5mo ago

FUNACTION and MoSTFun joined efforts to celebrate the World Water Day 2026. Team MOSTFUNACTION (lnkd.in/ehJ7sTeQ) is walking, running, cycling or just moving near water to raise awareness about this important resource. Every Km counts! All actions matter to protect WATER! 💧 #WorldWaterRun

We are organising a workshop to discuss the development of EBVs for Fungi and other microeukaryotes. Interested? Check info below 👇🏻 or contact me or any of the co-organisers. Spread among potentially interested colleagues. @geobon.org @worldbioforum.bsky.social @mostfun.bsky.social

MoSTFun@mostfun.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Are you going to @worldbioforum.bsky.social? Consider joining our workshop Developing Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs) for Fungi + Microeukaryotes. Fungi and other microeukaryotes drive fundamental ecosystem functions + services, but they’re still missing from most biodiversity monitoring.

"Humour is a powerful but underused tool in scientific communication, often sidelined by academic norms that view levity as unprofessional." Very interesting read! 👇🏻 Well done @stefanomammola.bsky.social and co-authors! doi.org/10.1098/rspb...

Statistically significant chuckles: who is using humour at scientific conferences?

Abstract. We’ve all been there: 11.47, swamped by a long stretch of dense scientific talks at a conference. Six slides into a hyper-technical presentation,

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📢 Voting is open now Help the only aquatic fungi species move on in this competition! We need to reach 51% 🪜🥇 Each vote counts! 💪🏻 #aquaticfungi #conservation #IUCNSSCAquaticFungiSG #fungi #funga

IUCN SSC Aquatic Fungi Specialist Group@iucnaquafungi.bsky.social · 5mo ago

🚨Indianapolis Zoo Uproar Conservation Challenge 🚨 Help Indiana sooty-spored freshwater fungus (Atromagnispora indianensis) come roaring back by casting your vote. 📢It's the only #aquaticfungi in the competition.🍄‍🟫💧 Vote at UproarChallenge.com. Round one ends March 19. #UproarChallenge

🚨Challenge🚨 Vote for Atromagnispora indianensis - or Indiana sooty-spored freshwater fungus (for friends) 🤩. 📢 It's the only #aquaticfungi in the competition.🍄‍🟫💧 All info below! 👇🏻

IUCN SSC Aquatic Fungi Specialist Group@iucnaquafungi.bsky.social · 5mo ago

🚨Indianapolis Zoo Uproar Conservation Challenge 🚨 Help Indiana sooty-spored freshwater fungus (Atromagnispora indianensis) come roaring back by casting your vote. 📢It's the only #aquaticfungi in the competition.🍄‍🟫💧 Vote at UproarChallenge.com. Round one ends March 19. #UproarChallenge

What do the Indianapolis Zoo Uproar Conservation Challenge and @zslofficial.bsky.social EDGE of Existence have in common? The Sweet Home Alabama Crayfish: an EDGE Priority species which will compete in the Uproar Conservation Challenge this month! www.indianapoliszoo.com/uproar-conse...

Uproar Conservation Challenge

Help vote to save endangered species with the Uproar Conservation Challenge. Each round a species moves on to compete for the big prize!

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⏰ Tic Tac ⏰ Less than one week for our next webinar. Still time to register. Check all details below 👇🏻 #aquaticfungi #monitoring #MoSTFun

MoSTFun@mostfun.bsky.social · 6mo ago

🚨 NEW WEBINAR🚨 "Predictive modelling of biodiversity metrics - from structural intactness to species composition" 📢 Speaker: Tobias Andermann, Assistant Professor, Uppsala University, Sweden 🕰️ Date: 4 March 2026 at 14:00 CET 🖋️ Register to join: tinyurl.com/psrvcpfa Co-organised by @geobon.org

I just signed a petition to stop polluters and their political allies from dismantling Europe's environmental laws. Our water, air, and health are literally on the line. It takes 1 min to sign - would mean a lot if you did too 🌍 #HandsOffNature handsoffnature.eu?utm=.share.b...

Hands Off Nature – Defend Europe’s Forests, Rivers & Wildlife

Stop the dismantling of European environmental protections. Stand up for forests, wildlife, clean air, and safe water - our nature depends on it.

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No plans for February 7th? 🤔 Then join this webinar on Fungal Conservation, in celebration of the @reversethered.bsky.social day. 🎉 Listen about a new #aquaticfungi genus, a shift is paradigm on #conservation in Brazil and the new global strategy for fungal conservation. More info below 👇

IUCN SSC Aquatic Fungi Specialist Group@iucnaquafungi.bsky.social · 6mo ago

🚨NEW WEBINAR🚨 Join this webinar in celebration of the @reversethered.bsky.social day. @iucnaquafungi.bsky.social member @huzefaraj.bsky.social will present about a newly identified genus of freshwater ascomycete fungus. Other 2 exciting talks lined up. Registration: tinyurl.com/yja95rmv

Does anyone knows if this model can still be found to buy second hand? Or a model with similar characteristics? It is to be used for aquatic fungi isolations. Any info would be much appreciated.

Did you know that during the World Conservation Congress 2025, an important IUCN Resolutions was approved? "Strengthening conservation efforts for fungi and invertebrates" portals.iucn.org/library/node... #FUNACTION is directly contributing to the efforts towards conservation of #aquaticfungi. 💧🍄

The World Champion of Fungus talks punk science in @nytimes.com. Thank you @alanburdick.bsky.social for sitting down with SPUN's @tobykiers.bsky.social, this year's @tylerprize.bsky.social Laureate. 🔗 Read here: buff.ly/4TVueaz

📣 The deadline for this @britmycolsoc.org.uk special issue on fungal conservation has been extended to 15th March 2026. Spread the word and don’t hesitate to contact @cfemycolab.bsky.social or me if you have any questions. We’re looking forward to receiving your submissions! 🍄

Jonathan Cazabonne@jonathancazabonne.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Thrilled to announce that the special issue on fungal #conservation that @cfemycolab.bsky.social and I are co-editing for the @britmycolsoc.org.uk c.org.uk journal Fungal Ecology is open for submissions! www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...

Not yet registered?! You still have time (but not much 😅). Check the link below. 👇

MoSTFun@mostfun.bsky.social · 7mo ago

🚨NEW WEBINAR🚨 Want to know more about Joint Species Distribution Modelling (JSDM)? Then don't miss our next webinar co-organized by #MoSTFun and @geobon.org "An introduction to Joint Species Distribution Modelling". 🕰️ 19 January 2026 at 18:00 CET ✍ Registration: mcgill.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🚨NEW WEBINAR🚨 Want to know more about Joint Species Distribution Modelling (JSDM)? Then don't miss our next webinar co-organized by #MoSTFun and @geobon.org "An introduction to Joint Species Distribution Modelling". 🕰️ 19 January 2026 at 18:00 CET ✍ Registration: mcgill.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Please consider donating to this cause. We started this fundraising initiative to help mycologists from low-income countries attend international mycological congresses. The next one is in South Korea 2027. Help us make fungi science more accessible! gofund.me/c8eaea7df @ima-mycology.com

BMS Grants are now open for applications! Funds are available to support a range of activities in #mycology including #research, training, meetings, conference participation, #fieldwork, #education, #arts & #outreach.👉 Find out more: www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/grants.html #grants #funding

⏳ 30 days to #IPBES12. "Engaging with nature is not optional for business – it is a necessity." — Prof. Ximena Rueda Fajardo, Co-chair of the #BizBiodiversity Assessment 📍 Manchester, UK | 3–8 February 2026 Follow us for more updates & read more: https://ipbes.canto.de/b/HJAGG

Come and join me and my colleagues at the Department of Biology, #LundUniversity in #sweden! We have am open position as Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Biodiversity. Apply here no later than February 11 2026: https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:848749/type:job/where:4/apply:1

Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Biodiversity

The Department of Biology was established in 2010 through the merger of the Departments of Ecology, Cell and Organism Biology, Biological Undergraduate Education, and the Biological Museums. The depar

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Well done! I hope I will be able to join next time 🤗

FUNACTION@funaction.bsky.social · 9mo ago

FUNACTION members Andreas Bruder🇨🇭 and Diego Fontaneto🇮🇹 sampled for #aquaticfungi in the Val Grande National Park, Italy. More data gathered on occurrence and distribution of aquatic fungi in Europe (particularly inside Protected Areas). 💪 Want to collaborate? Fill our survey: shorturl.at/VaHbD

The 2026 Workshop on Phylogenomics will take place between the 25th of January and 7th of February, in Cesky Krumlov, Czechia. 🧬🌳 Applications are now open! Deadline: 15th of November, 2025. Do not miss the chance to attend! Spread the word among colleagues! 🤗 evomics.org/apply-worksh...

Reminder to submit your proposals for the SFS Innovation Fund Grant by Nov 15th. Help us advance our strategic plan with innovative ideas!

Society for Freshwater Science@freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 10mo ago

💡Have a great idea for SFS? 📆 Apply for an SFS Innovation Fund Grant by Nov 15th for funds to make it happen 🎯Projects must advance goals in the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan 🏆Awards available for 6 teams up to $5000 each (1/2)