ARNET – Aquatic Research Network
@arnetla.bsky.social
A multi-institutional network that integrates MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, CBMA - Centre for Molecular and Environmental Biology, and CIMA - Centre for Marine and Environmental Research. From river basins to deep-sea ecosystems.
🌊 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
#ARNET #ClimateScience #ARNET4Science
December 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🌊 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
#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
December 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🌊 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
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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...
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...
December 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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...
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...
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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
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
December 4, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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
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
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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...
"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...
December 3, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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...
"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...
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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...
Stay tuned!
www.mare-centre.pt/en/antarctic...
December 1, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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...
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
#ARNET #CBMA #CIMA #AI #Pollution #ARNET4Science
December 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🌊 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
#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
December 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🌊 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
November 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🌊 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
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ClimateScience #TrophicChains #ARNET4Science
November 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🌊 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
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ClimateScience #TrophicChains #ARNET4Science
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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
We are commited to work to promote solid science and solutions that support the sustainability of marine ecosystems
📸: Ministério do Ambiente e Energia
November 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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
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
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA
November 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
📄 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
#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
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #UAlg #MarinePollution #Microplastics #OceanHealth #ARNET4Science
November 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🌊 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
#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
These findings support adaptive management & conservation.
🔗 cbma.uminho.pt/projects_cbma/multi-crash
November 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🦞 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
These findings support adaptive management & conservation.
🔗 cbma.uminho.pt/projects_cbma/multi-crash
🌊 Giorgio Pace (@cbma-uminho.bsky.social) develops decision-support tools to restore riparian zones. “Without scientific evidence such remote sensing data, we can’t effectively implement the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030.”
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ScienceForPolicy
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ScienceForPolicy
November 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🌊 Giorgio Pace (@cbma-uminho.bsky.social) develops decision-support tools to restore riparian zones. “Without scientific evidence such remote sensing data, we can’t effectively implement the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030.”
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ScienceForPolicy
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #ScienceForPolicy
🌿 Over 1,200 non-native species are established in the Iberian Peninsula, shows a new study in Diversity and Distributions.
“Biological invasions are among the main threats to biodiversity,” says Filipe Ribeiro (ARNET/@marescience.bsky.social).
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #BiologicalInvasions
“Biological invasions are among the main threats to biodiversity,” says Filipe Ribeiro (ARNET/@marescience.bsky.social).
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #BiologicalInvasions
November 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🌿 Over 1,200 non-native species are established in the Iberian Peninsula, shows a new study in Diversity and Distributions.
“Biological invasions are among the main threats to biodiversity,” says Filipe Ribeiro (ARNET/@marescience.bsky.social).
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #BiologicalInvasions
“Biological invasions are among the main threats to biodiversity,” says Filipe Ribeiro (ARNET/@marescience.bsky.social).
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #BiologicalInvasions
📄 @maremadeira.bsky.social | #arditi | #UniversidadedaMadeira newest Policy Brief highlights risks of exotic species in Madeira’s MPAs and calls for monitoring, port biosafety & international cooperation. With #ARNET, science supports policy & action for biodiversity.
#MARE #CIMA #CBMA
#MARE #CIMA #CBMA
November 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
📄 @maremadeira.bsky.social | #arditi | #UniversidadedaMadeira newest Policy Brief highlights risks of exotic species in Madeira’s MPAs and calls for monitoring, port biosafety & international cooperation. With #ARNET, science supports policy & action for biodiversity.
#MARE #CIMA #CBMA
#MARE #CIMA #CBMA
🌊 João Canning-Clode (@marescience.bsky.social / #ARDITI) studies human impacts on marine ecosystems. “Coastal development, exotic species and pollution are driving cumulative degradation in a changing climate.”
#ARNET #mare #cima #cbma #ARNET4Science
@cbma-uminho.bsky.social | cima.ualg.pt
#ARNET #mare #cima #cbma #ARNET4Science
@cbma-uminho.bsky.social | cima.ualg.pt
October 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🌊 João Canning-Clode (@marescience.bsky.social / #ARDITI) studies human impacts on marine ecosystems. “Coastal development, exotic species and pollution are driving cumulative degradation in a changing climate.”
#ARNET #mare #cima #cbma #ARNET4Science
@cbma-uminho.bsky.social | cima.ualg.pt
#ARNET #mare #cima #cbma #ARNET4Science
@cbma-uminho.bsky.social | cima.ualg.pt
🔬 PORBIOTA connects biodiversity data with research and policy! As Portugal's biodiversity hub, it promotes open access via BioData.pt & GBIF. @marescience.bsky.social proudly contributes to its mission. 🔗 porbiota.pt #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #PORBIOTA #ARNET4Science
October 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🔬 PORBIOTA connects biodiversity data with research and policy! As Portugal's biodiversity hub, it promotes open access via BioData.pt & GBIF. @marescience.bsky.social proudly contributes to its mission. 🔗 porbiota.pt #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #PORBIOTA #ARNET4Science
🌬️ Dust from the Sahara travels thousands of km, fertilising the ocean and boosting microscopic algae that capture carbon and produce oxygen. The #CHASE project, with @marescience.bsky.social / @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social / #ARNET (#MARE #CIMA #CBMA), studies how this process shapes the climate.
October 23, 2025 at 12:04 PM
🌬️ Dust from the Sahara travels thousands of km, fertilising the ocean and boosting microscopic algae that capture carbon and produce oxygen. The #CHASE project, with @marescience.bsky.social / @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social / #ARNET (#MARE #CIMA #CBMA), studies how this process shapes the climate.
#OpenAccessWeek 🌍 “Who Owns Our Knowledge?”
Promoted by SPARC, #ARNET supports #OpenScience through 🇵🇹 infrastructures like #CoastNet (open ocean & biodiversity data) and #PORBIOTA (national open biodiversity data), aligned with EU & UNESCO Open Science frameworks. #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #OAWeek
Promoted by SPARC, #ARNET supports #OpenScience through 🇵🇹 infrastructures like #CoastNet (open ocean & biodiversity data) and #PORBIOTA (national open biodiversity data), aligned with EU & UNESCO Open Science frameworks. #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #OAWeek
October 22, 2025 at 12:06 PM
#OpenAccessWeek 🌍 “Who Owns Our Knowledge?”
Promoted by SPARC, #ARNET supports #OpenScience through 🇵🇹 infrastructures like #CoastNet (open ocean & biodiversity data) and #PORBIOTA (national open biodiversity data), aligned with EU & UNESCO Open Science frameworks. #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #OAWeek
Promoted by SPARC, #ARNET supports #OpenScience through 🇵🇹 infrastructures like #CoastNet (open ocean & biodiversity data) and #PORBIOTA (national open biodiversity data), aligned with EU & UNESCO Open Science frameworks. #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #OAWeek
🌊 Romana Santos (@marescience.bsky.social –@CIÊNCIAS ULisboa) explores marine-inspired adhesives. “One of the greatest challenges in aquatic ecosystems is to develop sustainable, effective, and safe bioadhesives to replace polluting synthetic adhesives.”
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA#BlueInnovation
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA#BlueInnovation
October 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🌊 Romana Santos (@marescience.bsky.social –@CIÊNCIAS ULisboa) explores marine-inspired adhesives. “One of the greatest challenges in aquatic ecosystems is to develop sustainable, effective, and safe bioadhesives to replace polluting synthetic adhesives.”
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA#BlueInnovation
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA#BlueInnovation
🐟 A new Monitoring Commission for lamprey & shad includes @marescience.bsky.social/#UÉvora/#ARNET researchers, with work on fisheries monitoring, population dynamics, seasonal closures & selective gear. This commission links science, policy & action for sustainable management. #MARE #CIMA #CBMA
October 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🐟 A new Monitoring Commission for lamprey & shad includes @marescience.bsky.social/#UÉvora/#ARNET researchers, with work on fisheries monitoring, population dynamics, seasonal closures & selective gear. This commission links science, policy & action for sustainable management. #MARE #CIMA #CBMA
🌊 Lia Vasconcelos (@marescience.bsky.social / #FCTNOVA) works on collaborative governance and citizen engagement. “Water challenges require collective empowerment, the mobilisation of multipliers, and creation of collaborative networks.” #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #OceanLiteracy #ARNET4Science
October 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🌊 Lia Vasconcelos (@marescience.bsky.social / #FCTNOVA) works on collaborative governance and citizen engagement. “Water challenges require collective empowerment, the mobilisation of multipliers, and creation of collaborative networks.” #ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #OceanLiteracy #ARNET4Science
New study #HorizonScanning by #ARNET reveals key challenges for Portugal’s aquatic ecosystems: from coastal erosion and energy transition to pollution and biodiversity loss. “A roadmap to guide policy,” says Ronaldo Sousa (ARNET/📍@cbma-uminho.bsky.social). 📍@marescience.bsky.social 📍#CIMA
October 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM
New study #HorizonScanning by #ARNET reveals key challenges for Portugal’s aquatic ecosystems: from coastal erosion and energy transition to pollution and biodiversity loss. “A roadmap to guide policy,” says Ronaldo Sousa (ARNET/📍@cbma-uminho.bsky.social). 📍@marescience.bsky.social 📍#CIMA