BioProtect Project

Water-related citizen science is on the rise, however, it still faces major challenges. 💡 #MissionOcean & Waters project @otters_eu is addressing the problem by developing accessible toolkits and webinars, and by bringing citizen science to classrooms across Europe!👏 Learn…

📺DS series: Portuguese Azores In this DS, #BioProtect is: 🪸Testing climate & fishing impacts on deep-sea octocorals 📊Using stress-response data in species models under IPCC scenarios 🗺️Mapping human & climate pressures to design resilient MPA networks bitly.cx/8JaEw

📺DS series: NW Portuguese Margin #BioProtect in 🇵🇹 develops and demonstrates tools for marine planning➕biodiversity mapping with local fishers input and citizen science! 🧐Curious to learn more? ➡️bitly.cx/SDA4 #LEK #VME #eDNA #Portugal #MissionOcean #HorizonEU

In the 📽️ @RossEdgley 🏊‍♂️(3:25) and @SolomonWeston 🧑‍🔬(34:09) explain how #eDNA sampling works and how it allows researchers to identify the organisms present at a location! #BioProtect is excited to contribute to this mission! 👉bitly.cx/r1msL #MissionOcean #HorizonEU

🌊🐬 Dolphin Research Internship in Portugal! 🐬🌊 Join AIMM, a leading Portuguese marine NGO, for an unforgettable hands-on experience studying marine mammals — no experience needed! 👉 Info & applications: aimmportugal.org/opportunities/…

📺AR series: #NewZealand 🇳🇿 We’re protecting #Nelson/#Whakatū’s coastal - marine habitats with #BioProtect tools: - BioProtect CO₂ Calculator - BioProtect ABM-DSF - BioProtect Marine Planner - BioProtect Biodiversity Toolbox 👉bitly.cx/mocM #MissionOcean #HorizonEU

📺AR series: #NewZealand🇳🇿 Nelson, NZ's coastal ecosystems are under threat from climate change & habitat loss. #BioProtect solutions through a #KiUtaKiTai approach aims to restore connectivity & support marine planning. ➡️bitly.cx/h1if #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #ABM

🗺️Delighted to present the #BioProtectMarinePlanner powered by a #GIS-enabled database and a #PPGIS data-gathering tool at the #dREAL #SummerSchool in @uniofgalway! 🙏Thanks to the organisers & engaged PhD candidates! #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #BioProtect

📺AR series: Croatia🇭🇷 #Lumbarda is restoring its marine ecosystems by creating the Marine Lumbarda Ecosystem Restoration Path! How? 🛠 By replicating #BioProtect solutions: ✅#BiodiversityToolbox ✅#MarinePlanner ✅#ABMDSF 🔗bitly.cx/0mu4 #MissionOcean #HorizonEU

📺AR series: Croatia🇭🇷 #Lumbarda on #Korčula Island with sandy beaches, #Posidonia meadows & submerged heritage sites, is under pressure: ⚠️ Overtourism ⚠️ Anchor damage ⚠️ Invasive species ⚠️ Incomplete marine habitat map 🔗bitly.cx/dsKxg #MissionOcean #HorizonEU

The #AtlanticAll Photo Competition invites 🫵 to share 📸 capturing traditions, Indigenous knowledge, and coastal community life: from music & dance 💃 to #fishing 🎣 and crafts 🧶 🌍 Submit your story now! 📆 Deadline for submissions: 15 August 2025 ℹ️ bit.ly/4ktrYjM

🌊#EuropeanMaritimeDay in #Cork was such a great chance to share #BioProtect and connect across Europe! 🤔Still reflecting on the discussions in #marineplanning. 🙏Grateful to work with @UniversityofGalway and local communities on the future of the Celtic Seas! #MissionOcean

Our #AssociatedRegions scale up nature-based solutions! Backed by 5 pilot DemoSites, ARs: 🔍Identify key conservation areas 🛠️Protect biodiversity from climate change 🤝Exchange best practices in our #CommunitiesofPractice Info➡️bitly.cx/yJ53 #MissionOcean #horizoneu

🗺️Help Map the Ocean with #BioProtect! Live by the sea? Rely on it for work or life? 💬 Tell us how you use the ocean in Celtic Seas, Dunmore East & Tralee Bay & what matters most. 🎙️Your voice matters! 📝 Take the survey now: bitly.cx/MJc36 #MissionOcean #HorizonEU

📢 Marine Biodiversity Data Workshop 📅 Nov 10-14, 2025 | Terceira Island, Azores 🏝️ @MarineBON1 & @AIRCentre_org hands-on training: mobilizing marine data to @OBISNetwork using Darwin Core standards Registration is open now! More information here 👉aircent.re/4kciXvt

📺DS series: Portuguese Azores 🌋The #Azores EEZ is a #deepsea hotspot shaped by volcanic terrain and rich in marine life, from whales to coral reefs!🪸 🌡️Yet, the effects of climate change remain largely unknown. ➡️shorturl.at/DfnCy #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #BioProtect

🎣Current sustainable fishing solutions are fragmented & lack real-time insights! #MarineGuardian is advancing tools, tech & strategies to support both fishers & policymakers.🐟 Check it out: marineguardian.eu #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #SustainableFishing #BlueEconomy

📣 Webinar Alert‼️ 📆 17 July ⏰ 13.00 CEST ℹ️ The @EMarineBoard will hold a webinar to discuss Marine Protected Areas #MPA in the European Union, with speaker Juliette Aminian Biquet from @CienciasDoMar @CNRS @INRAE_Intl 👉 Find out more & register: bit.ly/4k87Pjm

📺DS series: NW Portuguese Margin #Porto & #Aveiro #canyons are #biodiversityhotspots, yet largely unknown! #BioProtect maps these deep-sea habitats & co-designs #AreaBasedManagement tools with fishers to protect #VMEs & support sustainable fisheries. bitly.cx/ZTif

📺DS series: #Ireland🇮🇪 #BioProtect in the Irish Demo Site, connects marine protection from basin to local scale, using #nestedapproach ,#PPGIS, #CommunitiesofPractice, and #ecosystemmodelling! 🧐Curious to learn more?➡️bitly.cx/Zj7T #MissionOcean #HorizonEU