#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
September 24, 2026 at 12:30 PM
🐢 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
September 22, 2026 at 8:27 AM
👾⚠️ 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
September 18, 2026 at 12:30 PM
🌊 #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
September 10, 2026 at 9:02 AM
🌊 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
September 3, 2026 at 8:01 AM
📝 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
September 1, 2026 at 8:27 AM
🆕 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
August 18, 2026 at 12:30 PM
🌊🦠 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
August 11, 2026 at 12:02 PM
🔦 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
July 30, 2026 at 12:30 PM
🧬🌊 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
July 23, 2026 at 12:15 PM
💪🌊 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
July 14, 2026 at 12:30 PM
📣 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
June 25, 2026 at 12:30 PM
🌊 #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
June 23, 2026 at 12:30 PM
🌊 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
June 9, 2026 at 12:30 PM
🌊 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
June 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM
🧬🌊 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
June 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
🌿 Cláudia Carvalho-Santos (@cbma-uminho.bsky.social | UMinho) studies nature-based solutions.
💬 “Investing in them helps reduce environmental degradation.”
#ARNET #CBMA #ARNET4Science
May 28, 2026 at 12:30 PM
🔵 The #ARNETDataHub is live! A collaborative platform centralising climate, ecological and environmental data from aquatic ecosystems, built on #FAIR principles. Official launch: 2nd ARNET Meeting, July 6–7, Faro 🇵🇹 🔗datahub.arnet.pt #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #OpenScience #ARNET4Science
May 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM
🔬🌊 Paulo Maranhão (@marescience.bsky.social | #PolytechnicofLeiria) investigates biological and ecological processes in coastal and marine systems, focusing on pollution, biodiversity and conservation.
💬 "Ocean literacy is vital to mobilise sustainable policies and behaviours."
#ARNET #ARNET4Science
May 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
🌿🌊 João M. Neto (@marescience.bsky.social | #UniversityofCoimbra) studies biological and ecological processes in estuaries and coastal areas.
💬 "We cannot allow the growing need for resources to jeopardise aquatic sustainability due to over-exploitation."
#ARNET #MARE #CBMA #CIMA #ARNET4Science
May 12, 2026 at 8:27 AM
🔬🌊 Catarina Mateus (@marescience.bsky.social | #UniversityofEvora) uses molecular tools for fish conservation, fisheries management and habitat restoration.
💬 "Anticipating impacts is a major challenge given the unpredictability of aquatic ecosystems."
#ARNET #MARE #CBMA #CIMA #ARNET4Science
May 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM
🔎 Led by CIMA/UAlg with @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social and @ipma.bsky.social, project MOBILE develops models to project how barrier islands adapt to sea-level rise and storms, guiding coastal strategy.
🔗 cima.ualg.pt/mobile/
#ARNET #CIMA #UAlg #ARNET4Science
April 23, 2026 at 12:30 AM
🌊 Susana Costas (CIMA, UAlg) studies sandy coastline evolution and coastal resilience.
💬 “Understanding how beaches and dunes adapt to rising sea levels and sediment loss, while protecting communities, is a vital challenge.”
#ARNET #CIMA #UAlg #CoastalResilience #ARNET4Science
April 22, 2026 at 12:30 PM
🧪 Fernanda Cássio (CBMA, Univ. Minho) studies the impacts of emerging contaminants — microplastics, nanoparticles, pesticides — in freshwater food webs.
💬 “Stronger policies and public awareness are key to protecting aquatic ecosystems and human health.”
#ARNET #CBMA #ZeroPollution #ARNET4Science
April 14, 2026 at 12:30 PM
📊🌊 Susana Mendes (@marescience.bsky.social | #PolytechnicofLeiria) applies multivariate statistical methods to support sustainable management of marine and food resources.
💬 “Data-driven decisions are key to ensuring sustainable use and ecosystem resilience.”
#ARNET #MARE #CBMA #CIMA #ARNET4Science
April 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM