12th World Sponge Conference
@wscommunity.bsky.social
09-13th September 2025, Vila do Conde, Portugal
1 phylum - 5 days - a global community
Website: www.worldspongecommunity.com
Donate: https://events.ciimar.up.pt/index.php/event/12th-world-sponge-conference-donations/
1 phylum - 5 days - a global community
Website: www.worldspongecommunity.com
Donate: https://events.ciimar.up.pt/index.php/event/12th-world-sponge-conference-donations/
Time to get ready! 🥳
The local registration for WSC25 will take place at the Vila do Conde Municipal Theatre tomorrow, on September 9th, between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM!
We're looking forward to seeing you there! 😉
The local registration for WSC25 will take place at the Vila do Conde Municipal Theatre tomorrow, on September 9th, between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM!
We're looking forward to seeing you there! 😉
September 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Time to get ready! 🥳
The local registration for WSC25 will take place at the Vila do Conde Municipal Theatre tomorrow, on September 9th, between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM!
We're looking forward to seeing you there! 😉
The local registration for WSC25 will take place at the Vila do Conde Municipal Theatre tomorrow, on September 9th, between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM!
We're looking forward to seeing you there! 😉
Reposted by 12th World Sponge Conference
Don't know how to get to the conference?
We got you!
In Vila do Conde the main venue for the event is the Vila do Conde Municipal Theater, located just a short walk from the metro station (either Santa Clara or Vila do Conde).
And if you need help, contact us!
See you soon!
We got you!
In Vila do Conde the main venue for the event is the Vila do Conde Municipal Theater, located just a short walk from the metro station (either Santa Clara or Vila do Conde).
And if you need help, contact us!
See you soon!
September 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Don't know how to get to the conference?
We got you!
In Vila do Conde the main venue for the event is the Vila do Conde Municipal Theater, located just a short walk from the metro station (either Santa Clara or Vila do Conde).
And if you need help, contact us!
See you soon!
We got you!
In Vila do Conde the main venue for the event is the Vila do Conde Municipal Theater, located just a short walk from the metro station (either Santa Clara or Vila do Conde).
And if you need help, contact us!
See you soon!
Don't know how to get to the conference?
We got you!
In Vila do Conde the main venue for the event is the Vila do Conde Municipal Theater, located just a short walk from the metro station (either Santa Clara or Vila do Conde).
And if you need help, contact us!
See you soon!
We got you!
In Vila do Conde the main venue for the event is the Vila do Conde Municipal Theater, located just a short walk from the metro station (either Santa Clara or Vila do Conde).
And if you need help, contact us!
See you soon!
September 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Don't know how to get to the conference?
We got you!
In Vila do Conde the main venue for the event is the Vila do Conde Municipal Theater, located just a short walk from the metro station (either Santa Clara or Vila do Conde).
And if you need help, contact us!
See you soon!
We got you!
In Vila do Conde the main venue for the event is the Vila do Conde Municipal Theater, located just a short walk from the metro station (either Santa Clara or Vila do Conde).
And if you need help, contact us!
See you soon!
Reposted by 12th World Sponge Conference
Want to get to know Vila do Conde and don’t know where to start? 🤔
This beautiful city blends rich history with strong maritime roots, offering a unique experience for every visitor.
Come explore our must-visit spots and must-try dishes! 👌
This beautiful city blends rich history with strong maritime roots, offering a unique experience for every visitor.
Come explore our must-visit spots and must-try dishes! 👌
September 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Want to get to know Vila do Conde and don’t know where to start? 🤔
This beautiful city blends rich history with strong maritime roots, offering a unique experience for every visitor.
Come explore our must-visit spots and must-try dishes! 👌
This beautiful city blends rich history with strong maritime roots, offering a unique experience for every visitor.
Come explore our must-visit spots and must-try dishes! 👌
Want to get to know Vila do Conde and don’t know where to start? 🤔
This beautiful city blends rich history with strong maritime roots, offering a unique experience for every visitor.
Come explore our must-visit spots and must-try dishes! 👌
This beautiful city blends rich history with strong maritime roots, offering a unique experience for every visitor.
Come explore our must-visit spots and must-try dishes! 👌
September 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Want to get to know Vila do Conde and don’t know where to start? 🤔
This beautiful city blends rich history with strong maritime roots, offering a unique experience for every visitor.
Come explore our must-visit spots and must-try dishes! 👌
This beautiful city blends rich history with strong maritime roots, offering a unique experience for every visitor.
Come explore our must-visit spots and must-try dishes! 👌
📢 Only 7 days left!
Don’t miss your chance to join the World Sponge Conference in Vila do Conde, Portugal 🇵🇹
🗓 September 9–13, 2025
Don’t miss your chance to join the World Sponge Conference in Vila do Conde, Portugal 🇵🇹
🗓 September 9–13, 2025
September 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
📢 Only 7 days left!
Don’t miss your chance to join the World Sponge Conference in Vila do Conde, Portugal 🇵🇹
🗓 September 9–13, 2025
Don’t miss your chance to join the World Sponge Conference in Vila do Conde, Portugal 🇵🇹
🗓 September 9–13, 2025
The future of the ocean begins with our voice!
Join us for an inspiring public session with international researchers on a journey through tropical reefs to the deep sea and Antarctica. Discover their incredible biodiversity, the challenges they face, and the solutions to protect the ocean.
Join us for an inspiring public session with international researchers on a journey through tropical reefs to the deep sea and Antarctica. Discover their incredible biodiversity, the challenges they face, and the solutions to protect the ocean.
September 1, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The future of the ocean begins with our voice!
Join us for an inspiring public session with international researchers on a journey through tropical reefs to the deep sea and Antarctica. Discover their incredible biodiversity, the challenges they face, and the solutions to protect the ocean.
Join us for an inspiring public session with international researchers on a journey through tropical reefs to the deep sea and Antarctica. Discover their incredible biodiversity, the challenges they face, and the solutions to protect the ocean.
Excited to announce the final #WSC2025 keynote: Prof. Sven Zea (Universidad Nacional de Colombia)!
He will open the session “Taxonomy and Systematics” with his talk “Sponge taxonomy in the sea of the New World.”
Don’t miss it! 🌊
He will open the session “Taxonomy and Systematics” with his talk “Sponge taxonomy in the sea of the New World.”
Don’t miss it! 🌊
August 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Excited to announce the final #WSC2025 keynote: Prof. Sven Zea (Universidad Nacional de Colombia)!
He will open the session “Taxonomy and Systematics” with his talk “Sponge taxonomy in the sea of the New World.”
Don’t miss it! 🌊
He will open the session “Taxonomy and Systematics” with his talk “Sponge taxonomy in the sea of the New World.”
Don’t miss it! 🌊
We are deeply grateful to the three generous Travel Grant Sponsors of the 12th World Sponge Conference 2025.
With their generosity, 10 researchers received financial assistance to attend the conference!
Thank you for investing in the future of sponge science 🧽
With their generosity, 10 researchers received financial assistance to attend the conference!
Thank you for investing in the future of sponge science 🧽
August 14, 2025 at 12:21 PM
We are deeply grateful to the three generous Travel Grant Sponsors of the 12th World Sponge Conference 2025.
With their generosity, 10 researchers received financial assistance to attend the conference!
Thank you for investing in the future of sponge science 🧽
With their generosity, 10 researchers received financial assistance to attend the conference!
Thank you for investing in the future of sponge science 🧽
What role do sponges play in a changing ocean? 🌊
Join our roundtable on 11 Sept at 16:00 for a dynamic session where leading researchers will dive into the impacts of climate change on sponges, discuss research priorities, and explore restoration strategies for the future!
Join our roundtable on 11 Sept at 16:00 for a dynamic session where leading researchers will dive into the impacts of climate change on sponges, discuss research priorities, and explore restoration strategies for the future!
August 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
What role do sponges play in a changing ocean? 🌊
Join our roundtable on 11 Sept at 16:00 for a dynamic session where leading researchers will dive into the impacts of climate change on sponges, discuss research priorities, and explore restoration strategies for the future!
Join our roundtable on 11 Sept at 16:00 for a dynamic session where leading researchers will dive into the impacts of climate change on sponges, discuss research priorities, and explore restoration strategies for the future!
Excited to announce another #WSC2025 keynote: Prof. Eleni Voultsiadou (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki)!
She will speak in the session “Sponges in Human History” with her talk “Sponges in Ancient Greece: value for humans and the roots of sponge science.”
Don’t miss it!
She will speak in the session “Sponges in Human History” with her talk “Sponges in Ancient Greece: value for humans and the roots of sponge science.”
Don’t miss it!
August 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Excited to announce another #WSC2025 keynote: Prof. Eleni Voultsiadou (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki)!
She will speak in the session “Sponges in Human History” with her talk “Sponges in Ancient Greece: value for humans and the roots of sponge science.”
Don’t miss it!
She will speak in the session “Sponges in Human History” with her talk “Sponges in Ancient Greece: value for humans and the roots of sponge science.”
Don’t miss it!
Excited to announce another #WSC2025 keynote: Prof. April Horton!
She will speak in the session “Organismal Biology” with her talk on the flexible symbiosis between Ephydatia muelleri and algal partners.
Don’t miss it!
She will speak in the session “Organismal Biology” with her talk on the flexible symbiosis between Ephydatia muelleri and algal partners.
Don’t miss it!
August 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Excited to announce another #WSC2025 keynote: Prof. April Horton!
She will speak in the session “Organismal Biology” with her talk on the flexible symbiosis between Ephydatia muelleri and algal partners.
Don’t miss it!
She will speak in the session “Organismal Biology” with her talk on the flexible symbiosis between Ephydatia muelleri and algal partners.
Don’t miss it!
Hi sponge community 👋, here it goes our general schedule.
We are almost there!!
We are almost there!!
August 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Hi sponge community 👋, here it goes our general schedule.
We are almost there!!
We are almost there!!
Open to the Porifera phylum research community
Applications: 06/08/2025-20/08/2025 at 23h59 (Lisbon Time)
Applications must be submitted through the submission form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeOm3F7TN_aUoQ0gRlWx_96wayPkZy4fJBje5X7w5ZL4uZYQ/viewform
Applications: 06/08/2025-20/08/2025 at 23h59 (Lisbon Time)
Applications must be submitted through the submission form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeOm3F7TN_aUoQ0gRlWx_96wayPkZy4fJBje5X7w5ZL4uZYQ/viewform
August 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Open to the Porifera phylum research community
Applications: 06/08/2025-20/08/2025 at 23h59 (Lisbon Time)
Applications must be submitted through the submission form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeOm3F7TN_aUoQ0gRlWx_96wayPkZy4fJBje5X7w5ZL4uZYQ/viewform
Applications: 06/08/2025-20/08/2025 at 23h59 (Lisbon Time)
Applications must be submitted through the submission form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeOm3F7TN_aUoQ0gRlWx_96wayPkZy4fJBje5X7w5ZL4uZYQ/viewform
Excited to announce another #WSC2025 keynote: Prof. Jasper de Goeij (University of Amsterdam)!
He will open the session “Ecosystem Function and Services” with his talk “The sponge holobiont brings life to shallow and deep marine ecosystems.”
Don’t miss it! 🌊
He will open the session “Ecosystem Function and Services” with his talk “The sponge holobiont brings life to shallow and deep marine ecosystems.”
Don’t miss it! 🌊
August 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Excited to announce another #WSC2025 keynote: Prof. Jasper de Goeij (University of Amsterdam)!
He will open the session “Ecosystem Function and Services” with his talk “The sponge holobiont brings life to shallow and deep marine ecosystems.”
Don’t miss it! 🌊
He will open the session “Ecosystem Function and Services” with his talk “The sponge holobiont brings life to shallow and deep marine ecosystems.”
Don’t miss it! 🌊
🧽 What do a deep-sea sponge and a skyscraper have in common?
Nature’s been building for 500 million years. We’re just taking notes.
Sources:
Martins et al. (2019): doi.org/10.1007/978-...
Harvard SEAS News (2020): seas.harvard.edu/news/2020/09...
Nature’s been building for 500 million years. We’re just taking notes.
Sources:
Martins et al. (2019): doi.org/10.1007/978-...
Harvard SEAS News (2020): seas.harvard.edu/news/2020/09...
July 31, 2025 at 7:27 PM
🧽 What do a deep-sea sponge and a skyscraper have in common?
Nature’s been building for 500 million years. We’re just taking notes.
Sources:
Martins et al. (2019): doi.org/10.1007/978-...
Harvard SEAS News (2020): seas.harvard.edu/news/2020/09...
Nature’s been building for 500 million years. We’re just taking notes.
Sources:
Martins et al. (2019): doi.org/10.1007/978-...
Harvard SEAS News (2020): seas.harvard.edu/news/2020/09...
We couldn’t do it without all of you!
A huge thank you to our incredible partners and sponsors.
We’re proud to have you with us on this journey!
@ciimar.bsky.social @cmiaviladoconde.bsky.social @ieo.es @euromarine.bsky.social @oceancensus.bsky.social
A huge thank you to our incredible partners and sponsors.
We’re proud to have you with us on this journey!
@ciimar.bsky.social @cmiaviladoconde.bsky.social @ieo.es @euromarine.bsky.social @oceancensus.bsky.social
July 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
We couldn’t do it without all of you!
A huge thank you to our incredible partners and sponsors.
We’re proud to have you with us on this journey!
@ciimar.bsky.social @cmiaviladoconde.bsky.social @ieo.es @euromarine.bsky.social @oceancensus.bsky.social
A huge thank you to our incredible partners and sponsors.
We’re proud to have you with us on this journey!
@ciimar.bsky.social @cmiaviladoconde.bsky.social @ieo.es @euromarine.bsky.social @oceancensus.bsky.social
Excited to announce our first #WSC2025 keynote: Prof. Jörn Piel (ETH Zurich)!
He will open the session “Sponge Symbioses” with his talk “Insights into the chemistry of sponge microbiomes”.
Don’t miss it! 🌊
He will open the session “Sponge Symbioses” with his talk “Insights into the chemistry of sponge microbiomes”.
Don’t miss it! 🌊
July 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Excited to announce our first #WSC2025 keynote: Prof. Jörn Piel (ETH Zurich)!
He will open the session “Sponge Symbioses” with his talk “Insights into the chemistry of sponge microbiomes”.
Don’t miss it! 🌊
He will open the session “Sponge Symbioses” with his talk “Insights into the chemistry of sponge microbiomes”.
Don’t miss it! 🌊
Meet the organizing Committee of the World Sponge Conference 2025! 🧽
For full details, visit:
🔗 worldspongecommunity.com/about/
For full details, visit:
🔗 worldspongecommunity.com/about/
July 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Meet the organizing Committee of the World Sponge Conference 2025! 🧽
For full details, visit:
🔗 worldspongecommunity.com/about/
For full details, visit:
🔗 worldspongecommunity.com/about/
🧽 Meet the Scientific Committee of the World Sponge Conference 2025!
We are proud to have 21 leading experts from around the globe dedicated to advancing sponge research.
For full details and session information, visit: worldspongecommunity.com/about/
We are proud to have 21 leading experts from around the globe dedicated to advancing sponge research.
For full details and session information, visit: worldspongecommunity.com/about/
July 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
🧽 Meet the Scientific Committee of the World Sponge Conference 2025!
We are proud to have 21 leading experts from around the globe dedicated to advancing sponge research.
For full details and session information, visit: worldspongecommunity.com/about/
We are proud to have 21 leading experts from around the globe dedicated to advancing sponge research.
For full details and session information, visit: worldspongecommunity.com/about/
WSC2025 Pre-Event | Round Table on Sponge Genomics & Metagenomics
👉 Pre-registration is required by July 31st: docs.google.com/forms/d/1ETO...
👉 Pre-registration is required by July 31st: docs.google.com/forms/d/1ETO...
July 15, 2025 at 12:33 PM
WSC2025 Pre-Event | Round Table on Sponge Genomics & Metagenomics
👉 Pre-registration is required by July 31st: docs.google.com/forms/d/1ETO...
👉 Pre-registration is required by July 31st: docs.google.com/forms/d/1ETO...
Sponges have long captured the curiosity of both scientists and artists.
Ernst Haeckel’s stunning illustrations show how beauty and biology come together.
What other sponge-inspired art have you come across?
#WSC2025 #spongethrusdays
Ernst Haeckel’s stunning illustrations show how beauty and biology come together.
What other sponge-inspired art have you come across?
#WSC2025 #spongethrusdays
July 10, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Sponges have long captured the curiosity of both scientists and artists.
Ernst Haeckel’s stunning illustrations show how beauty and biology come together.
What other sponge-inspired art have you come across?
#WSC2025 #spongethrusdays
Ernst Haeckel’s stunning illustrations show how beauty and biology come together.
What other sponge-inspired art have you come across?
#WSC2025 #spongethrusdays
📢 Only 7 days left!
Don’t miss your chance to join the World Sponge Conference in Vila do Conde, Portugal 🇵🇹
🗓 September 9–13, 2025
⏰ Registration closes on July 13th!
💳 Registration is only confirmed after payment.
Don’t miss your chance to join the World Sponge Conference in Vila do Conde, Portugal 🇵🇹
🗓 September 9–13, 2025
⏰ Registration closes on July 13th!
💳 Registration is only confirmed after payment.
July 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
📢 Only 7 days left!
Don’t miss your chance to join the World Sponge Conference in Vila do Conde, Portugal 🇵🇹
🗓 September 9–13, 2025
⏰ Registration closes on July 13th!
💳 Registration is only confirmed after payment.
Don’t miss your chance to join the World Sponge Conference in Vila do Conde, Portugal 🇵🇹
🗓 September 9–13, 2025
⏰ Registration closes on July 13th!
💳 Registration is only confirmed after payment.
🧽 #SpongeThursday
Did you know there’s a Greek island with centuries of sponge diving tradition?
On Kalymnos, diving for natural sea sponges is more than work, it’s culture.
They even celebrate Sponge Week one week after Orthodox Easter!
#WSC2025 #Sponge #Funfacts
Did you know there’s a Greek island with centuries of sponge diving tradition?
On Kalymnos, diving for natural sea sponges is more than work, it’s culture.
They even celebrate Sponge Week one week after Orthodox Easter!
#WSC2025 #Sponge #Funfacts
July 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
🧽 #SpongeThursday
Did you know there’s a Greek island with centuries of sponge diving tradition?
On Kalymnos, diving for natural sea sponges is more than work, it’s culture.
They even celebrate Sponge Week one week after Orthodox Easter!
#WSC2025 #Sponge #Funfacts
Did you know there’s a Greek island with centuries of sponge diving tradition?
On Kalymnos, diving for natural sea sponges is more than work, it’s culture.
They even celebrate Sponge Week one week after Orthodox Easter!
#WSC2025 #Sponge #Funfacts
Attending #WSC2025?
Get exclusive hotel discounts in Vila do Conde, limited-time only!
🧽 Details: worldspongecommunity.com/venue-travel
Get exclusive hotel discounts in Vila do Conde, limited-time only!
🧽 Details: worldspongecommunity.com/venue-travel
July 1, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Attending #WSC2025?
Get exclusive hotel discounts in Vila do Conde, limited-time only!
🧽 Details: worldspongecommunity.com/venue-travel
Get exclusive hotel discounts in Vila do Conde, limited-time only!
🧽 Details: worldspongecommunity.com/venue-travel