LifeWatch VLIZ
@lifewatchvliz.bsky.social
Mostly sharing the activities of the LifeWatch team at the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ), one of the LifeWatch Belgium partners.
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Etymology of #marinespecies - Decoding the bare necessities of decapod crustacean nomenclature through the ages. PeerJ 13:e20337 doi.org/10.7717/peer...
all data in www.decanet.info
@lifewatchvliz.bsky.social
all data in www.decanet.info
@lifewatchvliz.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Etymology of #marinespecies - Decoding the bare necessities of decapod crustacean nomenclature through the ages. PeerJ 13:e20337 doi.org/10.7717/peer...
all data in www.decanet.info
@lifewatchvliz.bsky.social
all data in www.decanet.info
@lifewatchvliz.bsky.social
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WoRMS and WRiMS are currently present at the @onestop-project.eu datathon in Brussels (25-27/11).
Goals: (1) updating national species lists of (invasive) alien species (IAS) and (2) the generation of an aggregated list of IAS in Europe.
onestop-project.eu
Goals: (1) updating national species lists of (invasive) alien species (IAS) and (2) the generation of an aggregated list of IAS in Europe.
onestop-project.eu
November 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
WoRMS and WRiMS are currently present at the @onestop-project.eu datathon in Brussels (25-27/11).
Goals: (1) updating national species lists of (invasive) alien species (IAS) and (2) the generation of an aggregated list of IAS in Europe.
onestop-project.eu
Goals: (1) updating national species lists of (invasive) alien species (IAS) and (2) the generation of an aggregated list of IAS in Europe.
onestop-project.eu
Last night, the #LifeWatch SeaWatch-B training took place at the InnovOcean Campus.
Alongside an insightful talk on archaeological findings, participants were given a first look at SeaWatch-B data collected over 11 years.
@vliz.be
Alongside an insightful talk on archaeological findings, participants were given a first look at SeaWatch-B data collected over 11 years.
@vliz.be
November 26, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Last night, the #LifeWatch SeaWatch-B training took place at the InnovOcean Campus.
Alongside an insightful talk on archaeological findings, participants were given a first look at SeaWatch-B data collected over 11 years.
@vliz.be
Alongside an insightful talk on archaeological findings, participants were given a first look at SeaWatch-B data collected over 11 years.
@vliz.be
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New year, new undersea features integration! 🤿
Our latest Marine Regions update adds 108 new undersea names from GEBCO (107) and ACUF (1), keeping our global gazetteer current and consistent.
Dive in ➡️ marineregions.org
@lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @vliz.be
Our latest Marine Regions update adds 108 new undersea names from GEBCO (107) and ACUF (1), keeping our global gazetteer current and consistent.
Dive in ➡️ marineregions.org
@lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @vliz.be
October 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM
New year, new undersea features integration! 🤿
Our latest Marine Regions update adds 108 new undersea names from GEBCO (107) and ACUF (1), keeping our global gazetteer current and consistent.
Dive in ➡️ marineregions.org
@lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @vliz.be
Our latest Marine Regions update adds 108 new undersea names from GEBCO (107) and ACUF (1), keeping our global gazetteer current and consistent.
Dive in ➡️ marineregions.org
@lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @vliz.be
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How do European eels coordinate their 9,000 km migration to the Atlantic?
#LifeWatch researchers uncover striking patterns in the largest tracking study ever.
👉Read more: www.lifewatch.be/news/europe-...
@vliz.be @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @inbo.be @oscibio.inbo.be @aquatictracking.bsky.social
#LifeWatch researchers uncover striking patterns in the largest tracking study ever.
👉Read more: www.lifewatch.be/news/europe-...
@vliz.be @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @inbo.be @oscibio.inbo.be @aquatictracking.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 9:11 AM
How do European eels coordinate their 9,000 km migration to the Atlantic?
#LifeWatch researchers uncover striking patterns in the largest tracking study ever.
👉Read more: www.lifewatch.be/news/europe-...
@vliz.be @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @inbo.be @oscibio.inbo.be @aquatictracking.bsky.social
#LifeWatch researchers uncover striking patterns in the largest tracking study ever.
👉Read more: www.lifewatch.be/news/europe-...
@vliz.be @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @inbo.be @oscibio.inbo.be @aquatictracking.bsky.social
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Don't miss this unique opportunity!👇
𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡! 📢 ✨
📍 Malaga | 🗓️ 3–6 Nov 2025
👩🔬 For scientists in wetlands, climate, & biodiversity
🌍 Travel & stay covered
👥 20 participants
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 #𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗘𝟰𝗖𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗯𝘆 𝟵 𝗢𝗰𝘁 @ 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗖𝗘𝗧!
🔗 www1.unisalento.it/bandi-concor...
📍 Malaga | 🗓️ 3–6 Nov 2025
👩🔬 For scientists in wetlands, climate, & biodiversity
🌍 Travel & stay covered
👥 20 participants
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 #𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗘𝟰𝗖𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗯𝘆 𝟵 𝗢𝗰𝘁 @ 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗖𝗘𝗧!
🔗 www1.unisalento.it/bandi-concor...
October 2, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Don't miss this unique opportunity!👇
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Abstract submissions for @wcmb2026.bsky.social are now OPEN!
Want to contribute your ideas, research, and insights? Start preparing your abstract today!
Details: www.wcmb2026.org/call-abstracts
@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity
Want to contribute your ideas, research, and insights? Start preparing your abstract today!
Details: www.wcmb2026.org/call-abstracts
@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity
September 30, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Abstract submissions for @wcmb2026.bsky.social are now OPEN!
Want to contribute your ideas, research, and insights? Start preparing your abstract today!
Details: www.wcmb2026.org/call-abstracts
@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity
Want to contribute your ideas, research, and insights? Start preparing your abstract today!
Details: www.wcmb2026.org/call-abstracts
@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity
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VLIZ launches SoundLib: an open database of North Sea underwater sounds, supported by @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social.
The platform helps science, policy, and society understand how noise impacts marine ecosystems.
👉Read more: shorturl.at/rHrvs
#underwaternoise
@vliz.be
The platform helps science, policy, and society understand how noise impacts marine ecosystems.
👉Read more: shorturl.at/rHrvs
#underwaternoise
@vliz.be
October 1, 2025 at 10:11 AM
VLIZ launches SoundLib: an open database of North Sea underwater sounds, supported by @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social.
The platform helps science, policy, and society understand how noise impacts marine ecosystems.
👉Read more: shorturl.at/rHrvs
#underwaternoise
@vliz.be
The platform helps science, policy, and society understand how noise impacts marine ecosystems.
👉Read more: shorturl.at/rHrvs
#underwaternoise
@vliz.be
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New WoRMS Steering Committee (SC) Sep 2025: welcome Jan Mees @janmees.bsky.social and thanks Lauren Hughes for all the time and efforts!
Shane Ahyong & Chris Boyko unanimously re-elected as chair & co-chair!
marinespecies.org/about.php#go...
@lifewatchvliz.bsky.social #marinespecies
Shane Ahyong & Chris Boyko unanimously re-elected as chair & co-chair!
marinespecies.org/about.php#go...
@lifewatchvliz.bsky.social #marinespecies
September 30, 2025 at 7:45 AM
New WoRMS Steering Committee (SC) Sep 2025: welcome Jan Mees @janmees.bsky.social and thanks Lauren Hughes for all the time and efforts!
Shane Ahyong & Chris Boyko unanimously re-elected as chair & co-chair!
marinespecies.org/about.php#go...
@lifewatchvliz.bsky.social #marinespecies
Shane Ahyong & Chris Boyko unanimously re-elected as chair & co-chair!
marinespecies.org/about.php#go...
@lifewatchvliz.bsky.social #marinespecies
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VLIZ @vliz.be recruits (2x):
- WoRMS #marinespecies Data Scientist
- Biodiversity Data Scientist/Manager
vliz.be/en/jobs @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @unoceandecade.bsky.social
- WoRMS #marinespecies Data Scientist
- Biodiversity Data Scientist/Manager
vliz.be/en/jobs @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @unoceandecade.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 11:44 AM
VLIZ @vliz.be recruits (2x):
- WoRMS #marinespecies Data Scientist
- Biodiversity Data Scientist/Manager
vliz.be/en/jobs @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @unoceandecade.bsky.social
- WoRMS #marinespecies Data Scientist
- Biodiversity Data Scientist/Manager
vliz.be/en/jobs @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @unoceandecade.bsky.social
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"Waves of Resonance" reveals hidden soundscapes of the ocean. With unique data from the #LifeWatch Belgium observatory, art & science meet below the surface.
👉More about this special collaboration shorturl.at/AYZyL
@vliz.be @emarineboard.bsky.social @dca-reseau.bsky.social @upc.edu
👉More about this special collaboration shorturl.at/AYZyL
@vliz.be @emarineboard.bsky.social @dca-reseau.bsky.social @upc.edu
August 20, 2025 at 1:34 PM
"Waves of Resonance" reveals hidden soundscapes of the ocean. With unique data from the #LifeWatch Belgium observatory, art & science meet below the surface.
👉More about this special collaboration shorturl.at/AYZyL
@vliz.be @emarineboard.bsky.social @dca-reseau.bsky.social @upc.edu
👉More about this special collaboration shorturl.at/AYZyL
@vliz.be @emarineboard.bsky.social @dca-reseau.bsky.social @upc.edu
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NELOS divers are now using WoRMS in their digital dive log! Each recorded species is linked to a scientific name and AphiaID — a great step toward supporting citizen science & marine biodiversity research.
👉Read more shorturl.at/WLiFv
@vliz.be @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @marinespecies.bsky.social
👉Read more shorturl.at/WLiFv
@vliz.be @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @marinespecies.bsky.social
July 16, 2025 at 11:47 AM
NELOS divers are now using WoRMS in their digital dive log! Each recorded species is linked to a scientific name and AphiaID — a great step toward supporting citizen science & marine biodiversity research.
👉Read more shorturl.at/WLiFv
@vliz.be @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @marinespecies.bsky.social
👉Read more shorturl.at/WLiFv
@vliz.be @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @marinespecies.bsky.social
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July 2025 version of the Interim Register of Marine and Non-marine Genera (IRMNG) released for download: 515,601 genus names (+6,7k new) irmng.org/download.php
@lifewatchvliz.bsky.social #TonyRees @unoceandecade.bsky.social #marinespecies
@lifewatchvliz.bsky.social #TonyRees @unoceandecade.bsky.social #marinespecies
July 14, 2025 at 7:20 AM
July 2025 version of the Interim Register of Marine and Non-marine Genera (IRMNG) released for download: 515,601 genus names (+6,7k new) irmng.org/download.php
@lifewatchvliz.bsky.social #TonyRees @unoceandecade.bsky.social #marinespecies
@lifewatchvliz.bsky.social #TonyRees @unoceandecade.bsky.social #marinespecies
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The @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social SeaWatch‑B reports a 7× surge in venomous lesser weever fish along the Belgian North Sea! With waters already at 20–22 °C this early summer, stings are more likely. Learn more and find out how to stay safe:
👉 shorturl.at/RXIRs
@vliz.be #marinecitizenscience
👉 shorturl.at/RXIRs
@vliz.be #marinecitizenscience
July 8, 2025 at 9:54 AM
The @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social SeaWatch‑B reports a 7× surge in venomous lesser weever fish along the Belgian North Sea! With waters already at 20–22 °C this early summer, stings are more likely. Learn more and find out how to stay safe:
👉 shorturl.at/RXIRs
@vliz.be #marinecitizenscience
👉 shorturl.at/RXIRs
@vliz.be #marinecitizenscience
Curious about current citizen science projects and how people are helping advance scientific research? Find out tomorrow at the Citizen Science Fair in Brussels!
The #LifeWatch Big Seashell Survey will be there – come say hi! 🐚
👉 scivil.be/en/event/cit...
@ecs.ngo @scivil.bsky.social @vliz.be
The #LifeWatch Big Seashell Survey will be there – come say hi! 🐚
👉 scivil.be/en/event/cit...
@ecs.ngo @scivil.bsky.social @vliz.be
June 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Curious about current citizen science projects and how people are helping advance scientific research? Find out tomorrow at the Citizen Science Fair in Brussels!
The #LifeWatch Big Seashell Survey will be there – come say hi! 🐚
👉 scivil.be/en/event/cit...
@ecs.ngo @scivil.bsky.social @vliz.be
The #LifeWatch Big Seashell Survey will be there – come say hi! 🐚
👉 scivil.be/en/event/cit...
@ecs.ngo @scivil.bsky.social @vliz.be
Schools awarded the EU Blue School label for their research on marine litter and biodiversity, following the principles of the #LifeWatch citizen science initiative SeaWatch-B.
👉Read more: nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20250...
@vliz.be
#provinciewestvlaanderen
#HorizonEducatief
👉Read more: nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20250...
@vliz.be
#provinciewestvlaanderen
#HorizonEducatief
June 11, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Schools awarded the EU Blue School label for their research on marine litter and biodiversity, following the principles of the #LifeWatch citizen science initiative SeaWatch-B.
👉Read more: nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20250...
@vliz.be
#provinciewestvlaanderen
#HorizonEducatief
👉Read more: nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20250...
@vliz.be
#provinciewestvlaanderen
#HorizonEducatief
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What does "underwater" sound like? 🌊👂
A library of long-term underwater sounds from the North Sea is set to launch in the summer of 2025. 🎧 🏄♀️ 😎
Learn more about @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social and @lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social support to the campaign against underwater noise pollution! 👉 bit.ly/44060jm
A library of long-term underwater sounds from the North Sea is set to launch in the summer of 2025. 🎧 🏄♀️ 😎
Learn more about @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social and @lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social support to the campaign against underwater noise pollution! 👉 bit.ly/44060jm
June 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
What does "underwater" sound like? 🌊👂
A library of long-term underwater sounds from the North Sea is set to launch in the summer of 2025. 🎧 🏄♀️ 😎
Learn more about @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social and @lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social support to the campaign against underwater noise pollution! 👉 bit.ly/44060jm
A library of long-term underwater sounds from the North Sea is set to launch in the summer of 2025. 🎧 🏄♀️ 😎
Learn more about @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social and @lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social support to the campaign against underwater noise pollution! 👉 bit.ly/44060jm
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🔥 Reminder that there is still time to present at the #BEeS2025 Biodiversity & Ecosystem eScience Conference!
Submit your abstract here: bit.ly/41bvnNO
@lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social
Submit your abstract here: bit.ly/41bvnNO
@lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social
May 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🔥 Reminder that there is still time to present at the #BEeS2025 Biodiversity & Ecosystem eScience Conference!
Submit your abstract here: bit.ly/41bvnNO
@lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social
Submit your abstract here: bit.ly/41bvnNO
@lifewatchvliz.bsky.social @lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social
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A first, very nice example of how #LifeWatch ETN can be used for meta-analyses & collaborative research! Meta-analysis of tracking data reveals variable arrival times of European eels at sea for spawning, influenced by migration speed & geographic location
👉 tinyurl.com/mrc46dps
@vliz.be @inbo.be
👉 tinyurl.com/mrc46dps
@vliz.be @inbo.be
May 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
A first, very nice example of how #LifeWatch ETN can be used for meta-analyses & collaborative research! Meta-analysis of tracking data reveals variable arrival times of European eels at sea for spawning, influenced by migration speed & geographic location
👉 tinyurl.com/mrc46dps
@vliz.be @inbo.be
👉 tinyurl.com/mrc46dps
@vliz.be @inbo.be
The @fodvolksgezondheid.bsky.social & @fodmobiliteit.bsky.social launched an underwater noise info campaign, supported by #LifeWatch @vliz.be . It raises awareness about activities like shipping, sonar, wind farm, & sand mining increasing sound pressure.
▶️Download free materials underwaternoise.be
▶️Download free materials underwaternoise.be
May 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The @fodvolksgezondheid.bsky.social & @fodmobiliteit.bsky.social launched an underwater noise info campaign, supported by #LifeWatch @vliz.be . It raises awareness about activities like shipping, sonar, wind farm, & sand mining increasing sound pressure.
▶️Download free materials underwaternoise.be
▶️Download free materials underwaternoise.be
Yesterday, around 50 volunteers gathered for the Big Seashell Survey on 22nd March 2025. Alongside refreshing their shell knowledge, distinguishing cockle species was a key focus.
Fancy delving into beach shells too?
👉Follow this (Dutch) link: groteschelpenteldag.be/nl/
@vliznews.bsky.social
Fancy delving into beach shells too?
👉Follow this (Dutch) link: groteschelpenteldag.be/nl/
@vliznews.bsky.social
February 26, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Yesterday, around 50 volunteers gathered for the Big Seashell Survey on 22nd March 2025. Alongside refreshing their shell knowledge, distinguishing cockle species was a key focus.
Fancy delving into beach shells too?
👉Follow this (Dutch) link: groteschelpenteldag.be/nl/
@vliznews.bsky.social
Fancy delving into beach shells too?
👉Follow this (Dutch) link: groteschelpenteldag.be/nl/
@vliznews.bsky.social
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📢Discover the importance of data systems for archiving bio-logging data."Rapid Growth in Bio-logging" explores how effective data management can combat biodiversity threats. Great contribution of colleague @peterdesmet.com
👉Full paper: shorturl.at/gIqNf
@inbo.be @aquatictracking.bsky.social
👉Full paper: shorturl.at/gIqNf
@inbo.be @aquatictracking.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 7:51 AM
📢Discover the importance of data systems for archiving bio-logging data."Rapid Growth in Bio-logging" explores how effective data management can combat biodiversity threats. Great contribution of colleague @peterdesmet.com
👉Full paper: shorturl.at/gIqNf
@inbo.be @aquatictracking.bsky.social
👉Full paper: shorturl.at/gIqNf
@inbo.be @aquatictracking.bsky.social
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@emodnet.bsky.social #Biology is organising a 3 day Marine Biology Data Management Training workshop in May for Mediterranean organisations in Monastir. For more information and to enroll until the end of February, go to tinyurl.com/EMODnetBio-W...
@vliznews.bsky.social
@vliznews.bsky.social
January 22, 2025 at 1:37 PM
@emodnet.bsky.social #Biology is organising a 3 day Marine Biology Data Management Training workshop in May for Mediterranean organisations in Monastir. For more information and to enroll until the end of February, go to tinyurl.com/EMODnetBio-W...
@vliznews.bsky.social
@vliznews.bsky.social