EMBRC (European Marine Biological Resource Centre)

Last week in Crete, we co-hosted the @ANERIS.eu 3-day genomic training workshop at #HCMR. Training covered marine #eDNA field sampling, lab prep, and turning raw genomic data into actionable biodiversity insights. Thank you to all partners, trainers, and attendees! #MarineGenomics #OpenScience

As coordinator of #eDNAquaPlan, EMBRC along with 18 European partners has delivered a Blueprint, 2035 Roadmap & Policy Factsheet to transform how aquatic #eDNA data is shared and reused for biodiversity monitoring across Europe. Read more: https://swll.to/KIiSTX

What does it take to turn promising ocean technologies into lasting capabilities? In a new Green Frequency podcast, EMBRC Executive Director Nicolas Pade explore what Europe needs to turn promising ocean technologies into lasting capabilities. Listen to the full episode: https://swll.to/qQSJ2E

“It’s not easy to produce a global assessment for our oceans.” Hear from Christina Pavloudi, data scientist at EMBRC, about her contribution to the @UN’s 3rd #WorldOceanAssessment: https://swll.to/LwH6ag

From AI and automation to advanced sensors, new tech is transforming how we observe the ocean. To scale these solutions across Europe, we need to bridge the gap between marine science and market demand. Read our latest blog: https://swll.to/Fvxrbd #OceanObservation #MarineTech #BlueEconomy

Registrations are open for the first AQUASERV Conference! As an @aquaserv.bsky.social partner, we're helping drive research in the Blue Economy across Europe. • 100% online & free • Open to global researchers • 1-to-1 networking Register now at: https://swll.to/CIPKR #AQUASERVConference

The new Blue Tech Europe Policy Recommendations report lays out recommendations for advancing ocean observation.  Here's just 3 of them. Read the full report: https://swll.to/5NGgLq #BlueTech26 #OceanObservation #MarineScience

EMBRC & @aquaserv.bsky.social were at #ICESASC26 in Brest, France. Access Officer Stella Alexandroff connected with researchers to highlight funded TA opportunities with AQUASERV. Read the story: https://swll.to/sQMAL #EMBRC #AQUASERV #TransnationalAccess #MarineResearch 📸 Didier Olivré

EMBRC & @aquaserv.bsky.social were at #ICESASC26 in Brest, France. Access Officer Stella Alexandroff connected with researchers to highlight funded TA opportunities with AQUASERV. Read the story: https://swll.to/sQMAL #EMBRC #AQUASERV #TransnationalAccess #MarineResearch 📸 Didier Olivré

To unlock Europe’s Blue Economy, ocean observation must become as essential as daily weather forecasting. EMBRC Executive Director Nicolas Pade breaks down the policy priorities for marine tech and observation: Watch the full interview: swll.to/1tTkUa3

"Academia brings new ideas, but companies are the ones that are actually going to produce them." Nicolas Pade, Executive Director at EMBRC, comments on why closing the gap between science and business is essential for European innovation. Watch the full interview: swll.to/o6Psl

EMBRC has released 5 policy recommendations to strengthen European leadership in ocean observation. In a this interview, Nicolas Pade explores why action is needed now. 🔗 bit.ly/3VhBi3k

We’re dedicated to advancing #MarineScience, but this doesn’t mean we only work with academics. Strong industrial engagement is key to our strategy. EMBRC’s network works with industry to speed up discoveries & support the transition to a #BlueEconomy. Find out more at: https://swll.to/AF7iB2d

How is an underdeveloped marine resource showing potential to support the European bioeconomy? Find out how collaborations between Korea and Europe are helping to fulfil seaweed’s potential to support a sustainable Blue Economy: https://swll.to/3e6RBjS #MarineScience #EMBRC #KIOST #BlueEconomy

How can we make marine biology more accessible and bring greater visibility to our hidden oceans? EMBRC’s Anabelle Chaumun joined Clark Marchese on the Oceanography podcast to discuss how powerful storytelling connects people to vital marine science. 🎧 Listen here: https://swll.to/oex46Zh

Billions of people depend on the ocean, even if they'll never visit it. This summer, we asked the EMBRC team to share photos from the coasts they visited as a reminder of our shared connection to, and reliance on, a clean, healthy ocean. Take a look at some of their sea views!

Looking for your next leadership role in European marine and freshwater research? DANUBIUS-ERIC, partner of EMBRC, is recruiting a Director General. 👇 Full details here: swll.to/Ds4sdrv

Mark your calendar for @aquaserv.bsky.social ’s first Virtual Conference on research infrastructure access to drive aquatic sciences, support the blue economy, and shape European marine policy. More details and registration info to be announced soon! #MarineScience #BlueEconomy #MarinePolicy

INMAR-UCA has joined @embrcspain.bsky.social, bringing expertise in environmental chemistry, marine biotechnology, and oceanographic sampling to EMBRC. Welcome to the EMBRC network, @inmaruca.bsky.social! Learn more about INMAR-UCA at swll.to/N66U2w #MarineScience #CienciaMarina #biotechnology

Marine research is vital to the sustainable use of marine resources. Through the EMBRC network, your research directly supports UN SDG 14: Life Below Water. Find out how we can support your next discovery at EMBRC.eu #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #SDGs #MarineResearch #OceanObservation

Highlighting two transnational access calls that currently provide funded access to EMBRC services: @aquaserv.bsky.social: Deadline: 31 Dec 2028 aquaserv-ri.eu/transnationa... @iriscc.bsky.social: Deadline: 15 Oct 2026 iriscc.eu/article/4th-... #ClimateChange #MarineScience

Fondazione Dohrn & Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn have launched The Anton Dohrn Prize for Research Excellence in the Science of Marine Life. Find out more at: https://swll.to/aVOsl #MarineBiology #MarineScience #OceanResearch #ScientificAwards

Europe’s future Ocean & Water R&I Strategy needs a strong focus on biological ocean observation to drive biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, and a sustainable blue economy. Read EMBRC’s full response: 🔗 https://swll.to/JJGPbjQ #OceanStrategy #MarineScience #BlueEconomy #EuropeanCommission

EMBRC Executive Director Nicolas Pade spoke to @rfi.fr about marine biobanks – living libraries that help researchers study marine biodiversity, support conservation, and explore innovation and opportunities for a sustainable blue economy. Read more here: https://swll.to/c8JJv #MarineBiology

From renewable energy to sustainable aquaculture, our culture collections support cutting-edge marine research & biotech. Learn why demand for them continues to grow in our latest Q&A with Davide Di Cioccio: https://swll.to/XEjbQ #MarineScience #BlueEconomy #ResearchInfrastructure

What does marine biodiversity have to do with future medicines? Through blue biotechnology, compounds from marine organisms can offer clues for anti-cancer, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory treatments. Read more: https://swll.to/RBPT7 #CancerResearch #MarineScience #Biotechnology

EMBRC has joined #IRISCC to empower society to understand & build resilience to climate change risks. IRISCC enables researchers to connect with vital resources and access 100+ scientific services. Here’s how EMBRC Greece (HCMR)’s mesocosm facility is helping: https://swll.to/brPEFxD

The International Summer School of Blue Biotechnology (ISSBB 2026), hosted by Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn 🇮🇹, is now open for applications! A 4-day training for early-career scientists in #BlueBiotech & #MarineScience. Apply by 15 July 👇 https://swll.to/ll2x3hr

EMBRC is excited to join the 10th Ocean Hackathon as an official Ambassador! Building on our 2025 success, we're providing open biodiversity data to help multidisciplinary teams develop real-world solutions for marine sustainability. Read more: https://swll.to/rl3SOJ #OceanHackathon #MarineScience

Marine science drives sustainable ocean economies. From aquaculture to marine observation, EMBRC supports researchers and innovators turning knowledge into tangible ocean impact. 🌊 Where does your work fit in this journey?

A sustainable #BlueEconomy needs high-quality marine data, strong research infrastructure & scientific expertise Our 2025 #AnnualReport explores how EMBRC connects marine science, tech, discovery, innovation, & data with sustainability Read the report: https://swll.to/ioNMCxQ #MarineDiscovery

Non-native species can have a catastrophic impact on ocean ecosystems To explore how they affect the Med Sea, our marine sites collaborated through @aquaserv.bsky.social transnational access programme using: ➡ eDNA ➡ remote & diver operated video ➡ sampling Read more https://swll.to/Q0ohM23

Gathering in the Canary Islands reminded us of the power of live collaboration. We spent last week planning the future of marine biology in Europe and how to scale our impact globally. We returned home with stronger connections and a clear path forward! #MarineScience #MarineBiology #TeamOffsite

“Plankton is a key indicator of marine ecosystem health,” Iole Di Capua, @SznDohrn Find out how why their ZOOGoN-40Y won the @DTOBioFlowopen call and how the project is supporting marine management and conservation efforts in our latest blog: https://swll.to/RaDnd2 #Plankton #MarineEcosystems

Looking to strengthen your microscopy and imaging skills? With @aquaserv.bsky.social, EMBRC is launching a new training programme for researchers, technical staff and entrepreneurs of the marine economy. 🗓 Deadline: 15 June Register 👇 #MarineResearch #Imaging #BlueEconomy

EMBRC Science Days wrapped up today in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, after several days of discussion, exchange, and collaboration. Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared their expertise, and helped make this year’s seminar such a success 👏 #MarineScience #MarineBiodiversity

EMBRC Science Days kicks off in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands Over the next four days, the EMBRC community will explore the future of marine stations, share insights from our workshops & discuss how EMBRC can continue supporting excellent #MarineScience

This #WorldOceanDay, EMBRC showcases its commitment to advancing our understanding of marine life. Accelerating, science is essential to close knowledge gaps and support sustainable solutions for our ocean’s future. Discover how EMBRC facilitates research in our report: https://swll.to/ioNMCxQ

To better understand the ocean’s rich biodiversity, we are highly reliant on the use of technology, with significant effort going into development, testing, and demonstration across our 80+ sites in Europe. Read about our progress: https://swll.to/ioNMCxQ #AnnualReport #MarineScience

#AnnualReport: To better understand the ocean’s rich biodiversity, we are highly reliant on the use of technology, with significant effort going into development, testing, and demonstration across our 80+ sites in Europe. Read about our progress: https://swll.to/ioNMCxQ #MarineScience

#AnnualReport: We’re pleased to unveil EMBRC’s 2025 Report with information about our key successes and milestones last year https://swll.to/ioNMCxQ

“Quite often academia doesn’t have enough funding & motivation to scale…That’s why public-private partnerships can add real value” #PoojaMahapatra from Fugro (who took part in our #OceanDialogues roundtable) on boosting the value of marine data 👉 https://swll.to/KF9QN

Collecting the data needed to understand our ocean isn’t something that only researchers do. Through the @aneris.eu #eDNAbyCitizens campaign, EMBRC supported #CitizenScientists across Europe to collect #eDNA from coastal waters and sediments 🔗 https://swll.to/zcEg7eD @ednaquaplan.bsky.social

EMBRC is proud to be part of Ithe #MAGINE EU-Funded project advancing next-generation cross-scale imaging technologies such as: • X-ray imaging • Cryo-electron microscopy • Super-resolution microscopy Discover more about IMAGINE: https://swll.to/NNkSUPI

Advancing #MarineScience depends on access to the right technologies, facilities, & expertise Through EMBRC’s network of marine stations, researchers gain access to advanced tools & unique ecosystems across Europe to drive innovation & discoveries https://swll.to/2MebvjV @embrcspain.bsky.social

#OpenData are essential if we want marine science to be transparent, comparable, and usable for real-world decision-making. That’s why EMBRC’s EMO BON DNA-based datasets are fully #FAIR and available to all 🔗 Discover more and access the data: https://swll.to/d2RZK9 @embrcspain.bsky.social

Ensuring #MarineData are well managed, usable, and accessible is key to advancing #MarineScience EMBRC’s Data & e-Infrastructures #WorkingGroup brings together experts to improve how marine data are generated, managed, and shared. 🔗 https://swll.to/UlHsO20

Access to advanced technologies is essential for advancing #MarineScience Through the @aquaserv.bsky.social Transnational Access programme, María Vila Duplá (University of Granada) used imaging technologies at #CienciasDoMar to study how #ClimateChange may reshape marine food webs 👇 #MarineTech

📢 EMBRC Training for marine biologists & biodiversity scientists: @vliz.be is hosting a 3-day #FAIRData training course 📅 27 - 29 May, 2026 📍 Online More details 🔗 https://swll.to/LoFGrP

Blue Tech Europe 2026 concluded yesterday after two days of marine observing technologies, innovation, and collaboration across academia and industry. Thank you to all the speakers, attendees, staff, and our organisers for driving the event forward. #BlueTech26