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TwinDEEPS
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Twinning deep-ocean exploration and observation capacity for sustainable development.

This project receives funding from the European Union #HorizonEU Research and Innovation Programme. Any related posts reflect only the views of the project owner.
TwinDEEPS Winter School ❄️
It has been an intense week exploring Norwegian fjords and deep-sea benthic habitats 🌊 From ROV surveys in #Hardangerfjord to coral and sponge respiration assays and BIIGLE image annotation 🌊

#DeepSea #Capacitation #OceanObservation #OceanExploration #HorizonEurope
February 9, 2026 at 1:24 PM
TwinDEEPS Winter School ❄️
We will be exploring the Norwegian fjords and iconic deep-sea benthic habitats at the Austevoll Research Station!🪸

#TwinDEEPS #DeepSea #Capacitation #OceanObservation #OceanExploration #MarineScience #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade
February 4, 2026 at 5:36 PM
TwinDEEPS Midterm Meeting 🌊
Last week we met in person to review progress and align on the next steps. A highlight was our ECRs, who presented their research and showcased the quality and impact of the next generation of deep-sea researchers ✨

#DeepSea #Capacitation #OceanObservation #HorizonEurope
February 3, 2026 at 11:47 AM
A historic milestone for our oceans! 🌊

Today, the High Seas Treaty (#BBNJ) enters into force, creating a global framework to govern areas beyond national jurisdiction.

📷 @joanaxavier.bsky.social

#HighSeasTreaty #BBNJ #OceanScience #Conservation
January 17, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Happy holidays from TwinDEEPS ✨
As 2025 ends, we celebrate an amazing year, filled with activities. Most of all, we want to celebrate the our partners and the people who made it happen! 🙌

#DeepSea #OceanObservation #OceanExploration #OceanScience #OceanDecade #DOSI #HorizonEurope
December 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🌍 The first TwinDEEPS Global Networking Session for Early Career Researchers!

These sessions aim to strengthen the engagement of CIIMAR ECRs in global networks of marine practitioners, highlighting opportunities for collaboration and networking 🌊

#Networking #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade
December 16, 2025 at 11:58 AM
TwinDEEPS represented on the International Conference "Ocean and Human Health”, which took place last week in Portugal, exploring the benefits, risks and impacts of the relationship between the ocean and human health. 🌊

#OceanDecade #oceanandhumanhealth #HorizonEurope
December 16, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Last week’s #TwinDEEPS Habitat Mapping & Modelling workshop 🗺️ brought together researchers from CIIMAR, other portuguese research institutions and our partner NIOZ.
Big thanks to our instructors and all participants for making it a success! ✨

#DeepSea #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade
December 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
We're diving into habitat mapping & modelling! 🗺️
Our Habitat Mapping and Modelling workshop is taking place in Porto, training the next generation of deep-sea scientists on the creation of biotope maps that can further support marine management & conservation. 🌊

#DeepSea #HorizonEurope
November 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
🌊 Neste 𝗗𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗿 reforçamos a importância de observar, explorar e conhecer o Mar Português para proteger este recurso de forma sustentável, informada e baseada em conhecimento.

#OceanDecade #OceanScience #SustainableOceans #Mar
November 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📣New review out! “Deep-sea ecosystems of the North Atlantic Ocean” explores 18 deep-sea habitats and the future of equitable, inclusive ocean science.
With contributions from TwinDEEPS members 🌊
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.ds...

#DeepSea #DOSI #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade

📷: Marine Institute, Ireland
November 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
September was all about spreading the word! 📢

The TwinDEEPS team was focused on outreach and science communication all month — sharing the wonders of the deep sea with new audiences 🌊

#DeepSea #Outreach #ScienceCommunication #GorringeBank #MarineScience #DeepSea #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade
October 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
📣 The last episode of the #CIIMAROdysseys featuring our #GorringeExpedition is out! In this episode, our researchers @cventuracosta.bsky.social, @josepmqueiros.bsky.social and Eva Lopes answer the questions raised by you 👩‍🔬 👨‍🔬

#MarineScience #DeepSea #DOSI #ScienceAtSea #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade
🎬 The second series of #CIIMAROdysseys comes to a close.

To wrap it up, researchers Carolina Ventura, José Queirós and Eva Lopes take on a round of questions about the @twindeeps.bsky.social expedition to the #GorringeBank.

📲 Watch the video on our Instagram: www.instagram.com/reel/DMvE_4C...
July 31, 2025 at 8:21 AM
📣 Third episode of #CIIMAROdysseys featuring our #GorringeExpedition is out!
This episode shows you the crucial role #rovluso played during our campaign.

#DeepSea #MarineScience #DOSI #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade
The final expedition episode of #CIIMAROdysseys, narrated by Carolina Ventura, focuses on the #ROVLuso (EMEPC) and its role in the @twindeeps.bsky.social expedition to the #GorringeBank.

🎥 Watch it here: www.instagram.com/p/DMNQPXyozJN/

#CIIMARexpeditions
July 18, 2025 at 10:24 AM
📣 Second episode of #CIIMAROdysseys featuring our #GorringeExpedition is out!
This episode guides you through sampling during the expedition.

#DeepSea #MarineScience #DOSI #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade
Here’s the 2nd episode of this new season of #CIIMAROdysseys!

This time, we follow the intense sampling during the @twindeeps.bsky.social expedition to the #GorringeBank, with narration by researcher Eva Lopes (CIIMAR & FCUP).

▶️ www.instagram.com/p/DL7s9FNouc8/

#CIIMARexpeditions
July 14, 2025 at 10:34 AM
TwinDEEPS in the press!

We are happy to see our #GorringeExpedition featured across several media outlets in Portugal:
🎥 SIC: lnkd.in/dXFknZVB
📰 Público: lnkd.in/dn9BHNUu
📰 Greensavers: lnkd.in/drFZsq3q
📰 Wilder: lnkd.in/d9mWT2qK
📰 Notícias Portugal: lnkd.in/dPcC6rPF
📰 Notícias UP: lnkd.in/d3jjHzYV
July 4, 2025 at 10:52 AM
📣 The new CIIMAR Odysseys series is here and it will feature all details of our #GorringeExpedition!
The 1st episode gives a look at the prep days leading up to the campaign.
You can watch it on instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DLj0EqBoGkh/

#DeepSea #MarineScience #DOSI #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade
July 3, 2025 at 10:45 AM
🌊 Mission completed! The TwinDEEPS #GorringeExpedition wrapped up after intensive days exploring the Portuguese #deepsea!
The final day was filled with guided visits to Pelagia and an exciting seminar at CIIMAR where the first highlights from the expedition were shared.

#GorringeBank
June 18, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Absolutely ecstatic!
Just as Portugal announces the Gorringe Bank as a new Marine Protected Area, the #TwinDEEPS expedition team is right here on-site, exploring its deep-sea habitats.
#MPA #OceanScience #Gorringe #HighSeas #UNOC3
📷 Credits:EMEPC, @niozsearesearch.bsky.social, @ciimar.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 9:50 AM
🌊 We celebrated #WorldOceanDay with a group of curious 8th graders! We talked about why the ocean and the deep sea are so important, and what it’s like to live and work on a research vessel!

Inspiring future ocean stewards is the best way to celebrate!🌊

#ScienceOutreach #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade
June 9, 2025 at 8:36 AM
⚓ Today’s the day! ⚓
The #TwinDEEPS research expedition to the Gorringe Bank is about to start onboard RV Pelagia!

Stay tuned for updates, as we dive into the unknown! 🌊
#GorringeExpedition #MarineScience #OceanResearch #DeepSea #Capacitation #HorizonEurope #OceanDecade
June 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
🌊 Deep-sea explorers aboard the PHOSFLUX expedition 🌊
TwinDEEPS team members Diana Sousa and Miguel Semedo have joined the PHOSFLUX expedition aboard the RV Pelagia, operated by the @niozsearesearch.bsky.social.
Check the 🧵 for details.
🔗 About PHOSFLUX expedition: www.nioz.nl/en/blog/the-...
May 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
▶️ Exciting collaborations in action! ◀️

CIIMAR's data stewards Maria Tomasino and Carolina Ventura are at @awi.de, receiving hands-on training with the #PANGAEA team to boost @ciimar.bsky.social data stewardship capacity — all aligned with #FAIR and #OpenScience principles. 🌊
May 9, 2025 at 6:58 PM
First TwinDEEPS training activity ✅
Still buzzing after the Cruise Leadership workshop hosted by NIOZ in cooperation with all TwinDEEPS partners.
Participants got hands-on training on how to design and plan oceanographic campaigns. 🌊

#DeepSea #OceanExploration #MarineScience #HorizonEurope
April 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM