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Spurdog is a small shark found globally but numbers in the Northeast Atlantic dropped significantly in the early 2000’s. Find out about measures to protect spurdog and research with the fishing industry. Read more: Photo: Andy Murch, Sharks and Rays
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As part of our Cefas Annual Report highlights, find out about Red Skin Disease (RSD), an emerging disease of wild Atlantic salmon and our collaboration with Marine Scotland Science and the Environment Agency. Read more Photo Dave Mee, NRW
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Great to see @johnkpinnegar, Cefas’ lead advisor on climate change, on @BBCNews, @BBCBreakfast & @BBCr4today discussing warming UK seas & marine heatwaves 🌊📺. Read more: #ClimateChange #MarineScience
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🔎 Annual review case study. As offshore wind powers the UK towards #NetZero what’s the impact on UK fisheries?. In the first review of its kind, Cefas finds that only 5% of global studies featured evidence of direct effects on commercial marine species
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It's time for the latest edition of #CefasMonthlyNews 📰.In July’s edition:.🌊 Tackling climate risk in Dominica.🏅 Early Career Research Paper of the Year.📘 Cefas Annual Report and Accounts 2024/25.🎤 FSBI Symposium in Belfast.Read it👉
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🔎 This week, we are highlighting case studies from our annual report. This week, find out about how the One Food Programme brought together 21 global partners to develop One Health approaches for climate resilient, safe and sustainable food systems.
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After 10 years of UK-Gulf partnership, we reflect on our legacy and impact in the Middle East 🌊🌍. Through science diplomacy, policy advice & capacity building, we’ve supported marine & climate resilience across the region. 🔍 Read our 2022–25 summary:
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The Sustainable Blue Economies Technical Assistance Platform team were delighted to work with Dominica's Fisheries Division and the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism on a project to tackle climate risks threatening fishing livelihoods.Find out more👉
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Great to see so many fantastic highlights from @ukgovbluebelt published in their new annual review 24/25. #BlueBelt10Years.
Another year of ocean protection 🌊 . We’ve been supporting 10 UK Overseas Territories from Antarctic waters to tropical reefs and together we're safeguarding more than 4 million km² of marine environment for future generations. Discover more: #UKOTs
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📢 We've just published our Annual Report & Accounts for 2024/25.From clean energy to global marine protection, Cefas science is driving impact. 🔍 New strategy, science case studies and global partnerships. 📘 Read more: #CefasScience #AnnualReport
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It was great to contribute to this training in anti microbial resistance (AMR) surveillance methods to support global efforts to tackle AMR.
@FAOAsiaPacific with Singapore’s @nparksbuzz & @CefasGovUK launched a 5-day hands-on training to enhance laboratory capacities for AMR surveillance of bacterial pathogens in aquatic animals. This @EU_FPI co-funded training trains lab personnel from 12 countries in the region.
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Cefas was delighted to co-convene a bivalve mollusc sanitation workshop with the @FAO in Nairobi, Kenya. Participants from 13 countries across Africa shared experiences and ideas on how to support thriving seafood production livelihoods. Read more:
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🦈 Did you know yesterday was #SharkAwarenessDay?. In this blog, Cefas scientists explore the incredible diversity of sharks and rays around the British Isles — and the work being done to ensure their sustainable management and protection. ▶️
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RT @ukgovbluebelt: This #SharkAwarenessDay we wanted to share some good news from the UK #OverseasTerritories. The Pitcairn Islands are re….
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Discover the Hidden World of the Plastisphere.Did you know plastic provides a man-made habitat for organisms and microbial communities?.Cefas colleagues join leading scientists worldwide to discuss how ecosystems adapt to live on plastic surfaces.👉
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That’s a wrap 🎉 . Thank you to everyone who attended #FutureOcean25. It was a pleasure to convene such an insightful event and welcome so many delegates from across a range of sectors and disciplines. 🔗 Read more about the event here: 🔬💻🤝
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Prof. Grant Stentiford, Chief Scientist at Cefas, brings #FutureOcean25 to a close 🌊 In his closing keynote, he reflected on important conversations and opportunities that the event spotlighted and how our community can drive real progress through collaboration.
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#FutureOcean25 may be winding down, but we’re ending on a high! 🌊 Dr. Sian Limpenny led a powerful closing panel with @The_MMO, @UniofExeter, Frontier Robotics & Cefas -reflecting on collaboration, evidence, and insights from the audience 🤝
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Over two days at #FutureOcean25, nearly 150 students toured the RV Cefas Endeavour in London🛳️ Hands-on science, smart tech, and inspiring chats with marine experts — all helping build a more diverse future in ocean science. Huge thanks to all involved!
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The session on Aquatic Food Security is wrapping up #FutureOcean25🐟We heard from Marcus Coleman @seafishuk, Melanie Siggs @GlobalSeafood, Prof. Kieran Hyder Cefas, Charles Tyler @UniofExeter & Mike Cohen, @NFFO_UK tackling why aquatic foods lack a seat at the table
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