MaRHE Center
@marhecenter.bsky.social
Research and education facility focused on marine science, environmental sustainability, and climate change based in the Maldives https://marhe.unimib.it/
November is Coral Bleaching Awareness Month. 🌊🔥
Our PhD student @lmtoniolo.bsky.social shares what the 2024 bleaching event teaches us about reef fragility and resilience. By understanding how corals respond to heat, we learn how to protect them. 💙
📸 Ocean Agency
Our PhD student @lmtoniolo.bsky.social shares what the 2024 bleaching event teaches us about reef fragility and resilience. By understanding how corals respond to heat, we learn how to protect them. 💙
📸 Ocean Agency
November 15, 2025 at 7:33 AM
November is Coral Bleaching Awareness Month. 🌊🔥
Our PhD student @lmtoniolo.bsky.social shares what the 2024 bleaching event teaches us about reef fragility and resilience. By understanding how corals respond to heat, we learn how to protect them. 💙
📸 Ocean Agency
Our PhD student @lmtoniolo.bsky.social shares what the 2024 bleaching event teaches us about reef fragility and resilience. By understanding how corals respond to heat, we learn how to protect them. 💙
📸 Ocean Agency
MaRHE Center researchers joined the 2nd CRIMAC International School – SymbioMar 🪸 in Amendolara, Italy.
An inspiring event on marine symbiosis — from taxonomy to biotechnology.
Thanks to @calabria.marine_centre_crimac for hosting! 🌊
#MarineScience #Symbiosis
An inspiring event on marine symbiosis — from taxonomy to biotechnology.
Thanks to @calabria.marine_centre_crimac for hosting! 🌊
#MarineScience #Symbiosis
November 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
MaRHE Center researchers joined the 2nd CRIMAC International School – SymbioMar 🪸 in Amendolara, Italy.
An inspiring event on marine symbiosis — from taxonomy to biotechnology.
Thanks to @calabria.marine_centre_crimac for hosting! 🌊
#MarineScience #Symbiosis
An inspiring event on marine symbiosis — from taxonomy to biotechnology.
Thanks to @calabria.marine_centre_crimac for hosting! 🌊
#MarineScience #Symbiosis
🌊 Aperte le iscrizioni al Workshop di Ecologia Marina Tropicale, dal 2 al 10 febbraio 2026
Lezioni e attività in mare per scoprire la biologia ed ecologia delle scogliere coralline, con snorkelling e un progetto scientifico finale 🪸
📅 Iscrizioni entro 30/11/2025
🔗 www.canva.com/design/DAG3Q...
Lezioni e attività in mare per scoprire la biologia ed ecologia delle scogliere coralline, con snorkelling e un progetto scientifico finale 🪸
📅 Iscrizioni entro 30/11/2025
🔗 www.canva.com/design/DAG3Q...
November 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🌊 Aperte le iscrizioni al Workshop di Ecologia Marina Tropicale, dal 2 al 10 febbraio 2026
Lezioni e attività in mare per scoprire la biologia ed ecologia delle scogliere coralline, con snorkelling e un progetto scientifico finale 🪸
📅 Iscrizioni entro 30/11/2025
🔗 www.canva.com/design/DAG3Q...
Lezioni e attività in mare per scoprire la biologia ed ecologia delle scogliere coralline, con snorkelling e un progetto scientifico finale 🪸
📅 Iscrizioni entro 30/11/2025
🔗 www.canva.com/design/DAG3Q...
🌍 Aperte le iscrizioni al Workshop “Turismo e Comunità Locale in Ambienti Fragili”, dal 7 al 15 gennaio 2026.
Lezioni, attività sul campo e incontri con realtà locali per esplorare il turismo sostenibile negli ecosistemi corallini. 🪸
📅 Iscrizioni entro 20/11/2025
🔗 www.canva.com/design/DAG3f...
Lezioni, attività sul campo e incontri con realtà locali per esplorare il turismo sostenibile negli ecosistemi corallini. 🪸
📅 Iscrizioni entro 20/11/2025
🔗 www.canva.com/design/DAG3f...
November 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
🌍 Aperte le iscrizioni al Workshop “Turismo e Comunità Locale in Ambienti Fragili”, dal 7 al 15 gennaio 2026.
Lezioni, attività sul campo e incontri con realtà locali per esplorare il turismo sostenibile negli ecosistemi corallini. 🪸
📅 Iscrizioni entro 20/11/2025
🔗 www.canva.com/design/DAG3f...
Lezioni, attività sul campo e incontri con realtà locali per esplorare il turismo sostenibile negli ecosistemi corallini. 🪸
📅 Iscrizioni entro 20/11/2025
🔗 www.canva.com/design/DAG3f...
New publication in Marine Drugs! 🌿
Our review on Sonneratia caseolaris (“mangrove apple”) covers 40+ years of research, 141 compounds & strong bioactive potential — a key step for future marine drug discovery. 💊
Read: www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/23...
#MarineDrugs #Mangroves
Our review on Sonneratia caseolaris (“mangrove apple”) covers 40+ years of research, 141 compounds & strong bioactive potential — a key step for future marine drug discovery. 💊
Read: www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/23...
#MarineDrugs #Mangroves
October 31, 2025 at 2:34 PM
New publication in Marine Drugs! 🌿
Our review on Sonneratia caseolaris (“mangrove apple”) covers 40+ years of research, 141 compounds & strong bioactive potential — a key step for future marine drug discovery. 💊
Read: www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/23...
#MarineDrugs #Mangroves
Our review on Sonneratia caseolaris (“mangrove apple”) covers 40+ years of research, 141 compounds & strong bioactive potential — a key step for future marine drug discovery. 💊
Read: www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/23...
#MarineDrugs #Mangroves
New paper in Scientific Reports! 📘
Thermal preconditioning—mild heat exposure—can boost coral resilience. Preconditioned corals showed delayed bleaching, stronger defense, and less damage. 🪸🌡
Read more: doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Thermal preconditioning—mild heat exposure—can boost coral resilience. Preconditioned corals showed delayed bleaching, stronger defense, and less damage. 🪸🌡
Read more: doi.org/10.1038/s415...
October 14, 2025 at 8:08 AM
New paper in Scientific Reports! 📘
Thermal preconditioning—mild heat exposure—can boost coral resilience. Preconditioned corals showed delayed bleaching, stronger defense, and less damage. 🪸🌡
Read more: doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Thermal preconditioning—mild heat exposure—can boost coral resilience. Preconditioned corals showed delayed bleaching, stronger defense, and less damage. 🪸🌡
Read more: doi.org/10.1038/s415...
🪸 Proud that MaRHE Center joined the @MafWorld Training School in Genoa (15–19 Sept) on valuing & restoring Animal Forests 🐠.
Professors Davide Seveso and Simone Montano shared insights on our research, protection & restoration efforts with the Aquarium of Genoa. 🌊
#MAFWORLD #MarineScience
Professors Davide Seveso and Simone Montano shared insights on our research, protection & restoration efforts with the Aquarium of Genoa. 🌊
#MAFWORLD #MarineScience
September 24, 2025 at 8:50 AM
🪸 Proud that MaRHE Center joined the @MafWorld Training School in Genoa (15–19 Sept) on valuing & restoring Animal Forests 🐠.
Professors Davide Seveso and Simone Montano shared insights on our research, protection & restoration efforts with the Aquarium of Genoa. 🌊
#MAFWORLD #MarineScience
Professors Davide Seveso and Simone Montano shared insights on our research, protection & restoration efforts with the Aquarium of Genoa. 🌊
#MAFWORLD #MarineScience
New study out from Cerri et al.! 🌱
The root extract of 𝘈𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 shows strong cytotoxic effects vs. colorectal & breast cancer cell lines, plus promising antioxidant activity. Full article: www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/18...
The root extract of 𝘈𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 shows strong cytotoxic effects vs. colorectal & breast cancer cell lines, plus promising antioxidant activity. Full article: www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/18...
September 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
New study out from Cerri et al.! 🌱
The root extract of 𝘈𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 shows strong cytotoxic effects vs. colorectal & breast cancer cell lines, plus promising antioxidant activity. Full article: www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/18...
The root extract of 𝘈𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 shows strong cytotoxic effects vs. colorectal & breast cancer cell lines, plus promising antioxidant activity. Full article: www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/18...
Our latest study by Toniolo et al. is out 🪸!
We reveal how 𝘗𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘢 respond to intermittent light and darkness, adjusting its photosynthetic performance.
These findings shed light on coral resilience in the face of urbanization and climate change 🌍
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s003...
We reveal how 𝘗𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘢 respond to intermittent light and darkness, adjusting its photosynthetic performance.
These findings shed light on coral resilience in the face of urbanization and climate change 🌍
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s003...
August 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Our latest study by Toniolo et al. is out 🪸!
We reveal how 𝘗𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘢 respond to intermittent light and darkness, adjusting its photosynthetic performance.
These findings shed light on coral resilience in the face of urbanization and climate change 🌍
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s003...
We reveal how 𝘗𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘢 respond to intermittent light and darkness, adjusting its photosynthetic performance.
These findings shed light on coral resilience in the face of urbanization and climate change 🌍
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s003...
Just out in Coral Reefs 📄: We detected sunscreen UV filters (oxybenzone, octinoxate) in Paramuricea clavata corals in the Ligurian Sea 🇮🇹. Levels were higher outside the Portofino MPA, suggesting these areas can help shield marine life from emerging pollutants. OA: link.springer.com/10.1007/s003...
August 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Just out in Coral Reefs 📄: We detected sunscreen UV filters (oxybenzone, octinoxate) in Paramuricea clavata corals in the Ligurian Sea 🇮🇹. Levels were higher outside the Portofino MPA, suggesting these areas can help shield marine life from emerging pollutants. OA: link.springer.com/10.1007/s003...
🪸 CBASS Workshop – Maldives 🌡️
24 Nov–2 Dec ’25 @ MaRHE Center, Magoodhoo
Hands‑on CBASS experiments, lectures, snorkeling & SCUBA with Prof. Christian Voolstra @reefgenomics.bsky.social
Deadline: 17 Sep ’25 | Limited spots!
🔗 en.unimib.it/news/2nd-edi...
#CBASS #CoralReefConservation #MarineWorkshop
24 Nov–2 Dec ’25 @ MaRHE Center, Magoodhoo
Hands‑on CBASS experiments, lectures, snorkeling & SCUBA with Prof. Christian Voolstra @reefgenomics.bsky.social
Deadline: 17 Sep ’25 | Limited spots!
🔗 en.unimib.it/news/2nd-edi...
#CBASS #CoralReefConservation #MarineWorkshop
July 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
🪸 CBASS Workshop – Maldives 🌡️
24 Nov–2 Dec ’25 @ MaRHE Center, Magoodhoo
Hands‑on CBASS experiments, lectures, snorkeling & SCUBA with Prof. Christian Voolstra @reefgenomics.bsky.social
Deadline: 17 Sep ’25 | Limited spots!
🔗 en.unimib.it/news/2nd-edi...
#CBASS #CoralReefConservation #MarineWorkshop
24 Nov–2 Dec ’25 @ MaRHE Center, Magoodhoo
Hands‑on CBASS experiments, lectures, snorkeling & SCUBA with Prof. Christian Voolstra @reefgenomics.bsky.social
Deadline: 17 Sep ’25 | Limited spots!
🔗 en.unimib.it/news/2nd-edi...
#CBASS #CoralReefConservation #MarineWorkshop
🔬✨ Meet Chiara, a PhD researcher tackling coral growth anomalies—skeletal deformations that undermine reef health. Using ecological, morphological & histopathological tools, she’s uncovering disease drivers to boost coral resilience. Follow for updates! #CoralResearch #ReefHealth
July 18, 2025 at 8:24 AM
🔬✨ Meet Chiara, a PhD researcher tackling coral growth anomalies—skeletal deformations that undermine reef health. Using ecological, morphological & histopathological tools, she’s uncovering disease drivers to boost coral resilience. Follow for updates! #CoralResearch #ReefHealth
📢 Full PhD scholarship for a Maldivian citizen!
Study marine science between Italy and the Maldives with UniMiB + MaRHE Center.
Deadline: July 24, 12:00 CEST.
Apply: en.unimib.it/study/doctor...
#PhD #MarineScience #Maldives
Study marine science between Italy and the Maldives with UniMiB + MaRHE Center.
Deadline: July 24, 12:00 CEST.
Apply: en.unimib.it/study/doctor...
#PhD #MarineScience #Maldives
July 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
📢 Full PhD scholarship for a Maldivian citizen!
Study marine science between Italy and the Maldives with UniMiB + MaRHE Center.
Deadline: July 24, 12:00 CEST.
Apply: en.unimib.it/study/doctor...
#PhD #MarineScience #Maldives
Study marine science between Italy and the Maldives with UniMiB + MaRHE Center.
Deadline: July 24, 12:00 CEST.
Apply: en.unimib.it/study/doctor...
#PhD #MarineScience #Maldives
Proud to share our new review on rare shark pigmentation disorders, in Ecology and Evolution! 🦈✨
Led by Shark Research Mexico with data from UniMiB, MaRHE, and Miyaru_org. We’re uncovering unique patterns in shark genetics and population health
Read it here 👉 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Led by Shark Research Mexico with data from UniMiB, MaRHE, and Miyaru_org. We’re uncovering unique patterns in shark genetics and population health
Read it here 👉 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
July 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Proud to share our new review on rare shark pigmentation disorders, in Ecology and Evolution! 🦈✨
Led by Shark Research Mexico with data from UniMiB, MaRHE, and Miyaru_org. We’re uncovering unique patterns in shark genetics and population health
Read it here 👉 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Led by Shark Research Mexico with data from UniMiB, MaRHE, and Miyaru_org. We’re uncovering unique patterns in shark genetics and population health
Read it here 👉 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
⚽🪸 Playing with Corals: where football meets coral planting in the Maldives!
50+ local kids teamed up with InterCampus and Maldives Ministry to train on the pitch and grow coral fragments. Over 200 corals planted, dozens of future ocean ambassadors made.
Thanks everybody and see you for round two!
50+ local kids teamed up with InterCampus and Maldives Ministry to train on the pitch and grow coral fragments. Over 200 corals planted, dozens of future ocean ambassadors made.
Thanks everybody and see you for round two!
June 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
⚽🪸 Playing with Corals: where football meets coral planting in the Maldives!
50+ local kids teamed up with InterCampus and Maldives Ministry to train on the pitch and grow coral fragments. Over 200 corals planted, dozens of future ocean ambassadors made.
Thanks everybody and see you for round two!
50+ local kids teamed up with InterCampus and Maldives Ministry to train on the pitch and grow coral fragments. Over 200 corals planted, dozens of future ocean ambassadors made.
Thanks everybody and see you for round two!
On May 15th Prof. Simone Montano presented Map the Giants at MNU 🇲🇻🪸
Raif, MNU student & expedition participant, shared his experience—big inspiration for future marine scientists! 🌊🎓
#MapTheGiants #Corals #Maldives
Raif, MNU student & expedition participant, shared his experience—big inspiration for future marine scientists! 🌊🎓
#MapTheGiants #Corals #Maldives
May 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
On May 15th Prof. Simone Montano presented Map the Giants at MNU 🇲🇻🪸
Raif, MNU student & expedition participant, shared his experience—big inspiration for future marine scientists! 🌊🎓
#MapTheGiants #Corals #Maldives
Raif, MNU student & expedition participant, shared his experience—big inspiration for future marine scientists! 🌊🎓
#MapTheGiants #Corals #Maldives
✨🎓 PhD Spotlight on Jacopo!
His thesis in Bergeggi & Portofino MPAs uncovered:
• Thermal stress & disease impacts on gorgonians
• First records of PAEs, pharma & UV filters in Mediterranean anthozoans
• Tissue‑loss pathology in key species
Congrats @jacopogobbato! Here’s to your next big adventure!
His thesis in Bergeggi & Portofino MPAs uncovered:
• Thermal stress & disease impacts on gorgonians
• First records of PAEs, pharma & UV filters in Mediterranean anthozoans
• Tissue‑loss pathology in key species
Congrats @jacopogobbato! Here’s to your next big adventure!
May 16, 2025 at 9:29 AM
✨🎓 PhD Spotlight on Jacopo!
His thesis in Bergeggi & Portofino MPAs uncovered:
• Thermal stress & disease impacts on gorgonians
• First records of PAEs, pharma & UV filters in Mediterranean anthozoans
• Tissue‑loss pathology in key species
Congrats @jacopogobbato! Here’s to your next big adventure!
His thesis in Bergeggi & Portofino MPAs uncovered:
• Thermal stress & disease impacts on gorgonians
• First records of PAEs, pharma & UV filters in Mediterranean anthozoans
• Tissue‑loss pathology in key species
Congrats @jacopogobbato! Here’s to your next big adventure!
🌿🧬 Exciting news! Our lecturers will be on the expert panel at SymbioMar 2025, CRIMAC’s International School on marine symbiosis
📅 Nov 4–7 | Amendolara, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn
👉 Lectures, lab work (microscopy, sequencing), bioinformatics & networking
📢 Applications open now! Don’t miss out 🌊
📅 Nov 4–7 | Amendolara, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn
👉 Lectures, lab work (microscopy, sequencing), bioinformatics & networking
📢 Applications open now! Don’t miss out 🌊
May 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🌿🧬 Exciting news! Our lecturers will be on the expert panel at SymbioMar 2025, CRIMAC’s International School on marine symbiosis
📅 Nov 4–7 | Amendolara, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn
👉 Lectures, lab work (microscopy, sequencing), bioinformatics & networking
📢 Applications open now! Don’t miss out 🌊
📅 Nov 4–7 | Amendolara, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn
👉 Lectures, lab work (microscopy, sequencing), bioinformatics & networking
📢 Applications open now! Don’t miss out 🌊
🌊🐠 Catch us at EUDI Show, Stand C77!
Celebrate the ocean and explore the latest in scuba diving and marine research with MaRHE Center.
See you there! 🤿🌍
#EUDI30 #ScubaDiving #MaRHECenter #OceanLovers
Celebrate the ocean and explore the latest in scuba diving and marine research with MaRHE Center.
See you there! 🤿🌍
#EUDI30 #ScubaDiving #MaRHECenter #OceanLovers
February 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🌊🐠 Catch us at EUDI Show, Stand C77!
Celebrate the ocean and explore the latest in scuba diving and marine research with MaRHE Center.
See you there! 🤿🌍
#EUDI30 #ScubaDiving #MaRHECenter #OceanLovers
Celebrate the ocean and explore the latest in scuba diving and marine research with MaRHE Center.
See you there! 🤿🌍
#EUDI30 #ScubaDiving #MaRHECenter #OceanLovers
Join us for the IV Edition of the 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 & 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 Training Course! 🌍 April 14-22, 2025, at MaRHE Center, Maldives.
Learn cutting-edge coastal mapping, remote sensing, & monitoring techniques. Spots are limited—register now!
www.mtmt.cloud/wp-content/u...
Learn cutting-edge coastal mapping, remote sensing, & monitoring techniques. Spots are limited—register now!
www.mtmt.cloud/wp-content/u...
January 7, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Join us for the IV Edition of the 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 & 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 Training Course! 🌍 April 14-22, 2025, at MaRHE Center, Maldives.
Learn cutting-edge coastal mapping, remote sensing, & monitoring techniques. Spots are limited—register now!
www.mtmt.cloud/wp-content/u...
Learn cutting-edge coastal mapping, remote sensing, & monitoring techniques. Spots are limited—register now!
www.mtmt.cloud/wp-content/u...
Whether you’re in chilly Milan or basking in the Maldives sun, the MaRHE Center wishes you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season! 🎄✨
December 25, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Whether you’re in chilly Milan or basking in the Maldives sun, the MaRHE Center wishes you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season! 🎄✨
1 month left! 🦈✨ Last spots for the 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 are filling up. Learn how to study these amazing creatures through practical methodologies while surrounded by the beauty of the Maldivian waters. Don’t miss out! marhe.unimib.it/activities/e...
December 19, 2024 at 12:49 PM
1 month left! 🦈✨ Last spots for the 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 are filling up. Learn how to study these amazing creatures through practical methodologies while surrounded by the beauty of the Maldivian waters. Don’t miss out! marhe.unimib.it/activities/e...
🔬The first edition of the "CBASS in the Maldives" workshop has just ended, with the collaboration of Prof. Christian Voolstra @reefgenomics.bsky.social and his team.
A big thanks to everyone who made this workshop such a success! This is just the start—stay tuned for more updates on coral reefs. 🪸
A big thanks to everyone who made this workshop such a success! This is just the start—stay tuned for more updates on coral reefs. 🪸
December 16, 2024 at 4:08 PM
🔬The first edition of the "CBASS in the Maldives" workshop has just ended, with the collaboration of Prof. Christian Voolstra @reefgenomics.bsky.social and his team.
A big thanks to everyone who made this workshop such a success! This is just the start—stay tuned for more updates on coral reefs. 🪸
A big thanks to everyone who made this workshop such a success! This is just the start—stay tuned for more updates on coral reefs. 🪸