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Guarding European Waters from Invasive Alien Species Horizon Europe project supporting the EU IAS Regulation in the marine and freshwater environments by offering solutions that address every phase of the invasion process #bioinvasions
@guardias.bsky.socialWe recognise it instantly. 🐠 But how much do we really know about lionfish?
On 21–22 October in Santorini, scientists, fishers and the local community will explore how an ecological threat can become an opportunity.
#GuardIAS #Lionfish #Santorini #InvasiveSpecies #bioinvasions 🧪🌐🌍
@guardias.bsky.socialGR (EN 👇)
Το αναγνωρίζουμε εύκολα. 🐠 Αλλά πόσα γνωρίζουμε πραγματικά για το #λεοντόψαρο;
Στις 21–22 Οκτωβρίου στη #Σαντορίνη, επιστήμονες, αλιείς και τοπική κοινωνία συζητούν πώς μια απειλή μπορεί να γίνει ευκαιρία.
#GuardIAS #Lionfish #Santorini #FromThreatToOpportunity #CPF #Grants_2026
@skatsanevakis.bsky.socialReposted by @guardias.bsky.socialΜπορείς να φας ένα οικολογικό πρόβλημα; 🐠🍴
Στις 21–22 Οκτωβρίου στη Σαντορίνη, επιστήμη, κοινωνία και γαστρονομία συναντιούνται γύρω από το λεοντόψαρο.
Από την Απειλή στην Ευκαιρία.
#GuardIAS #Lionfish #Santorini #CPF #InvasiveSpecies #bioinvasions #Biodiversity #FromThreatToOpportunity
@guardias.bsky.social🌿 Final day of the #GuardIAS Annual Meeting in Pavia
Today focused on stakeholder engagement, from the GuardIAS MOOCs to hands-on games and using Bow Tie analysis in #InvasiveAlienSpecies management.
A strong finish to three days of learning and collaboration.
@guardias.bsky.socialSupporting the next generation of researchers 🌊
The #GuardIAS Early Career Researcher network is building connections, sharing experiences and strengthening collaboration across Horizon Europe marine projects.
Read more: guardias.eu/building-net...
@guardias.bsky.social🌿 Day 2 of the #GuardIAS Annual Meeting in Pavia
Today focused on collaboration, communication, and the 11 GuardIAS case studies, with updates on citizen science, eDNA, management approaches, ecological impacts, and wider EU partnerships.
@guardias.bsky.socialHow can new technologies help us detect invasive alien species earlier?
At #NEOBIOTA2026, #GuardIAS and @onestop-project.eu presented two emerging tools being tested across Europe, from AI-powered plant detection to automated early alerts. 🌱🔎
Read more: guardias.eu/testing-new-...
@invasivesnet.bsky.socialReposted by @guardias.bsky.social🚨 The fourth webinar INVASIVESNET - GuardIAS will be held on October 13th! Do not miss it! 🚨
📝 Registration is open: buff.ly/EkgJ6gy or by scanning the QR code.
🎬️ Remember that you can rewatch all previous webinars on our YouTube Channel!
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@guardias.bsky.socialDay 1 of the #GuardIAS Annual Meeting in Pavia 🌿
Updates from across the project, from AI, robotics, drones and eDNA to biodiversity mapping and stakeholder engagement.
Lots happening across the different stages of IAS management.
@guardias.bsky.socialFrom observers to partners. 🌊
At #ICESASC2026, #GuardIAS showcased how local diving teams can move beyond reporting invasive lionfish to actively participating in repeated removals and monitoring.
Relationships → Trust → Responsibility
@ecoinvasions.bsky.socialReposted by @guardias.bsky.socialClassic example of invasional meltdown. The ants have a mutualism with introduced scale insects. Ant attacks have severely reduced native land crabs, thus altering the forest understory & lowering resistance to invasion by giant African land snails. #bioinvasions
scienceofficial.org/nature/yello...
@guardias.bsky.socialBioBoost+ & #GuardIAS went to Taipei, as case studies in a class on AI applications in marine science at the Institute of Oceanography, National Taiwan University. Theory, then a 2-hours active learning session including group discussion and an R tutorial on evaluating AI performance.
@guardias.bsky.socialToday is the deadline for Abstract submissions for the GuardIAS & @invasivesnet.bsky.social Virtual Conference 2026.
Don't miss the opportunity!
#GuardIAS #InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #BioInvasions #InvasiveSpecies
@invasivesnet.bsky.socialReposted by @guardias.bsky.socialGet to know our keynote speaker! Prof. Steven Loiselle will present FreshWater Watch, a global citizen science initiative coordinated by Earthwatch Europe. Don't miss the 2nd GuardIAS Virtual Conference! It's FREE, and abstract submission is open until 21st September 👇️ @guardias.bsky.social
@guardias.bsky.social🔔 The deadline to submit your abstract for the GuardIAS & @invasivesnet.bsky.social Virtual Conference 2026 has been extended to 21 September 🔔
More info: guardias.eu/welcome-to-t...
#GuardIAS #InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #BioInvasions #InvasiveSpecies
@skatsanevakis.bsky.socialReposted by @guardias.bsky.social⏰ Only 3 days left! Submit your abstract for the 2nd #GuardIAS & #INVASIVESNET Virtual Conference (19–20 Nov): #eDNA, #AI, #CitizenScience & smarter IAS monitoring. 🌍 Free online event. Deadline: 14 Sept. guardias.eu/guardias-inv...
@invasivesnet.bsky.social #bioinvasions #invasivespecies
@skatsanevakis.bsky.socialReposted by @guardias.bsky.socialJoin the 2nd #GuardIAS & #INVASIVESNET Virtual Conference, 19–20 Nov! Focus: cost-efficient detection & monitoring of invasive alien species, from #eDNA and #AI to #CitizenScience. Abstracts due 14 Sept. guardias.eu/welcome-to-t...
#BioInvasions #InvasiveSpecies #biodiversity #AquaticEcology
@invasivesnet.bsky.socialReposted by @guardias.bsky.social🚨Don't forget! Free registration for the 2nd GuardIAS Virtual Conference is OPEN! And abstract submission closes on 14th September! The conference will take place on 19-20 November on Zoom. More information scanning the QR code 👇 Spread the word and stay tuned for news! @guardias.bsky.social
