ARNET – Aquatic Research Network

🔬 #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

🎄Boas Festas 🎆
São os votos do ARNET LA

#MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ARNET4Science

🌊 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

🌊 Vanda Brotas (@marescience.bsky.social | @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social ) studies phytoplankton and ocean productivity. “The biggest aquatic challenge is balancing the conservation of ecosystem diversity and function with growing human exploitation.”
#ARNET #ClimateScience #ARNET4Science

🌊 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

Day 5
Today, we conclude our Themed Week with an innovative discovery by Catarina Frazão Santos' team: despite decades of research, Antarctica has never had a formal marine spatial plan.

Find out everything!
www.mare-centre.pt/en/Day5_anta...

Day 4
Today we highlight the work of Paulo Catry who has been returning annually to the Falkland Islands for over 20 years to study the world's largest population of black-browed albatrosses.

www.mare-centre.pt/en/day4_mari...

📸 Photos: Paulo Catry

Day 3
"Unexpected contaminants in Antarctica: the island with two years of memory"

Research led by Bernardo Duarte has revealed the presence of unexpected contaminants on Deception Island — one of the most remote and fragile ecosystems on the planet.

www.mare-centre.pt/en/day3_anta...

Today marks the date on which the Antarctic Treaty dedicated the continent to peace and science. To mark the occasion, we will be sharing stories, challenges and discoveries of our researchers, throughout the week.

Stay tuned!

www.mare-centre.pt/en/antarctic...

🌊 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

MARE participated in the recent meeting with the Secretary of State for the Environment João Manuel Esteves, focused on seagrass beds

We are commited to work to promote solid science and solutions that support the sustainability of marine ecosystems

📸: Ministério do Ambiente e Energia

📄 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

🦞 Signal crayfish are larger & more aggressive at invasion fronts, says #MULTICRASH (@cbma-uminho.bsky.social | #ARNET).
These findings support adaptive management & conservation.
🔗 cbma.uminho.pt/projects_cbma/multi-crash