BIOcean5D

Welcome to #BIOcean5D! A European, multidisciplinary research team exploring life beneath the waves. There’s still much we don’t know about marine biodiversity, despite its fundamental importance in planetary and human health. Recent research shows how little we understand the abundance, function and dynamics of marine life, and the exceptional rate they’re changing due to human activities. BIOcean5D seeks to explore marine life and how it changes across 5 dimensions: 3-dimensional space, time, and human impact. Over 4 years, we’ll be holistically exploring marine biodiversity and developing novel tools and methods to monitor and understand its functions and its value. Our researchers span 31 partners across 11 countries. In collaboration with #EMBLtrec and the Tara vessel (Fondation Tara Océan), we’re collecting samples and exploring marine life – from viruses to whales – along the entire European seascape from Finland to Crete. Ultimately, we hope that by measuring, monitoring and understanding marine biodiversity, we’ll be able to inform the sustainable management and long-term preservation of our marine ecosystems. Follow us for research updates, scientific and engagement opportunities and ways to get involved across Europe! #marinebiodiversity #teamscience #collaboration #marinescience #marineconservation #biodiversity #research

📢 Paper Alert 📢 Copepods are the major component of marine zooplankton. They are very tiny (< 10mm) yet essential players in aquatic food webs. What if I told you that these tiny sea creatures influence how marine ecosystems function—and that climate change might be altering their contribution? 🌊 🐋 I am very excited to share our latest study in Global Change Biology, where we explore how copepod functional diversity (FD) shapes marine ecosystems—and how climate change might be disrupting these dynamics. In this study, we combined species distribution models with functional trait data and indicators of ecosystem health to investigate: 🔹 How different aspects of copepod FD relate to species richness and ecosystem processes 🔹 Whether a few dominant species may have a disproportionate impact on ecosystem functioning 🔹 How climate change is projected to make copepod traits more homogeneous worldwide, potentially reducing mesozooplankton biomass and weakening the ocean’s carbon cycle 🚨 Our study highlights the need to integrate FD into biodiversity assessments to better understand how ecosystems respond to global change Check out the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/eDMaSJF6 🙏 This work received support from the AtlantECO Project and the BIOcean5D project. A huge thanks to Jonas Wydler, my collaborators from the Environmental Physics (UP) Group as well as all contributors involved in (decades) of plankton sampling who made essential data available through public biodiversity information systems. You made this research possible!

🇪🇺 It’s been a busy few weeks for marine biodiversity in Brussels! 🌊 European Ocean Days | 3-7 March  Amandine Nunes-Jorge (BIOcean5D Project Manager) and Andre Abreu (Head of International Policy at Tara Ocean Fondation and leader of BIOcean5D’s work package dedicated to outreach, engagement and use of results) were there to dive into a broad range of interconnected ocean topics, learn more about collective action for the health of the ocean and waters and discuss Europe’s blue future 🌊 Marine Biodiversity Knowledge Exchange Network | 13-14 March Andre Abreu was present at the BioAgora Project event hosted by the European Research Executive Agency (REA) that brought together researchers, policymakers and experts from EU-funded projects working on the restoration and protection of marine and coastal biodiversity to strengthen collaboration and knowledge-sharing, maximise visibility and impact, and mobilise outputs and synergies across and between projects 📸 Amandine Nunes-Jorge 🇪🇺 BIOcean5D is co-funded by the European Union (Horizon Europe) | EU Science, Research and Innovation #HorizonEU #Climate #EUMissions #MissionOcean #EU4Ocean #EuropeanOceanPact #ScienceForPolicy #EUResearch #OceanConservation

📣 Interesting seminar alert! 🌊 European Macroalgae Management: The Case of Norwegian Kelp Forests 📅 March 19, 14:00–15:15 CET 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/epYUFY5n Kelp forests are crucial for biodiversity, blue carbon storage, and coastal resilience, yet they face increasing pressures. This webinar brings together leading experts to discuss: ✅ The current state and evolution of Norwegian kelp forests. ✅ Restoration techniques – what works, what doesn’t? ✅ Governance and management – balancing conservation & industry. ✅ How EU research & innovation is shaping blue carbon strategies 🎤 Speakers: 🟡 Ivan Conesa Alcolea (EU Science, Research and Innovation) – European R&I in support of marine coastal blue carbon ecosystems. 🔵 Kjell Magnus Norderhaug (Havforskningsinstituttet) – Evolution & present status of Norwegian kelp forests. 🟣 Eli Rinde (NIVA) – Kelp restoration techniques: opportunities & challenges. ⚫ Gunnar Sander (NIVA) – Kelp governance & management, from harvesting to restoration. 🎙️ Sindre Langaas (NIVA) will moderate. The webinar is co-organized by Horizon Europe projects BlueMissionAA, A-AAGORA - Atlantic Arctic Agora, ACTNOW , C-BLUES EU, Invest4Nature & MARHAB, alongside the Norwegian Blue Forests Network (NBFN). This session is particularly relevant for researchers, policymakers, and professionals working in blue forests, blue carbon, and marine ecosystem restoration. We also encourage participation from projects such as MaCoBioS, CLIMAREST, REST-COAST, ESA Coastal Blue Carbon Project, MarineSABRES, MARCO-BOLO, OBAMA-NEXT Project, BIOcean5D, OCEAN CITIZEN, The Seaquester Project, POMP - Polar Ocean Mitigation Potential, ReWrite, and more.

🧬 Environmental DNA (#eDNA) is a powerful method of genetic analysis that provides information about the species present, both now and in the past, from the detection of DNA traces in a sample 🤝 The Ocean Biomolecular Observing Network (OBON) works to coordinate and promote marine #eDNA monitoring around the world 🌍 An initiative of the Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO) that brings the major ocean research institutions of the world together to implement an international and integrated global ocean observing system 🇪🇺 European initiatives to study and monitor biodiversity changes at the land-sea interface by #eDNA - in particular by BIOcean5D, OBAMA-NEXT Project and #TREC – were highlighted by Raffaele Siano at the 26th POGO Annual Meeting (#POGO26) in Penang (Malaysia) 🌊 With this increased visibility, we hope that our work contributes to the worldwide collective effort to understand and preserve our ocean 🇪🇺 BIOcean5D is co-funded by the European Union (Horizon Europe) | EU Science, Research and Innovation

#TBT Throwback Thursday! 🤝 The European Ocean Days last week in Brussels was a unique opportunity to network and catch-up with colleagues working on EU partner projects… 🇪🇺 Including our project officer from the European Commission, Victoria Beaz-Hidalgo! 🙏 Thank you for taking the time to meet! 📸 Amandine Nunes-Jorge 🇪🇺 BIOcean5D is co-funded by the European Union (Horizon Europe) | EU Science, Research and Innovation #HorizonEU #Climate #EUMissions #MissionOcean #EU4Ocean

💡 Knowledge is Power 🌊 The final morning of the European Ocean Days last week was dedicated to gathering Europe’s marine knowledge. This robust foundation is a crucial element for the preparation of the #EuropeanOceanPact, a reference framework for all EU ocean-related policies ▶️ Marine Knowledge for the Ocean Pact was opened by Charlina Vitcheva (DG Maritime Affairs & Fisheries, EC), ▶️ Claire Jolly (OECD) followed with a keynote speech highlighting that “a sustained marine data flow keeps costs down; investing in marine data means lower costs for businesses and consumers” ▶️ The first panel, dedicated to Ocean Observation for the Ocean Pact, was then opened by Andreea Strachinescu, (DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, EC), we were reminded during the discussion that "a healthy ocean is a productive ocean" by Nicolas Pade (EMBRC - European Marine Biological Resource Centre) ▶️ Fabio Pirotta (DG Environment, EC) introduced the second panel and discussion focused on Marine Data for the Ocean Pact, ▶️ Followed by Elisabeth Hamdouch (DG Defence, Industry and Space, EC) for the final panel on EU DTO: Integrating Marine Knowledge for a sustainable and competitive Europe ▶️ Closing words from Elisabetta Balzi (Head of Unit on Oceans, Seas and Waters, DG Research & innovation, EC) concluded that “marine knowledge ensures that policies are efficient, impactful and grounded in reality” 📸 Amandine Nunes-Jorge 🇪🇺 BIOcean5D is co-funded by the European Union (Horizon Europe) #HorizonEU #Climate #EUMissions #MissionOcean #EU4Ocean

🌊 That’s a wrap! The 3rd Annual #MissionOcean and Waters Forum brought together 1800+ experts & innovators to drive real action for ocean and waters restoration.   With €475M committed from #HorizonEurope, 67 ongoing projects & 1,100+ Mission Charter pledges, we’re working hard for healthier waters! Don’t miss the highlights 👉 https://lnkd.in/dhyHdekA CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency EU Science, Research and Innovation EU Environment and Climate Elisabetta Balzi Kestutis Sadauskas EcoDaLLi Project BlueMissionAA BlueMissionMed Blue Mission Banos Project

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