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Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS) of IOC-UNESCO. The gateway to marine species data for science & decision-making. Tweets are not endorsements

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Join the team! We are hiring a Consultant for a 5-month feasibility study on the future UNESCO Biosphere Observatories (BiOES) project. ๐Ÿฌ Marine biodiversity expertise required .๐Ÿ“… Fully remote, from Aug 15โ€“Jan 15 .๐Ÿ—“ Apply by 23 July:
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Join us for the first episode of the @GOOSocean BioEco EOVs webinar series on:. โœ… The GOOS Biology & BioEco EOVs.โœ… FAIR data & management practices.โœ… and more!. Session 1.10 July 25 / 11 pm UTC. Session 2.11 July 25 / 1 pm UTC.๐Ÿ”—
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We are proud to join our @Europe_MPA project partners at the "Marine Protected Areas in Marine Spatial Planning" conference in Bodรธ to:. ๐Ÿฅณ Celebrate our common achievements.๐ŸŒ Show how data-driven tools support marine spatial planning in ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ and beyond.
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RT @IODEocean: The IODE Secretariat is seeking applications for an Individual Consultant to serve as ODIS Programme Component Coordinator (โ€ฆ.
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Last day to benefit from the early bird in-person and online registration fees for #LivingData2025!. Get a discounted seat and join the global biodiversity data community in Bogotรก ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด on 21-24 October 2025! . Register now! #DatosVivos2025
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At the Offshore Wind & Grid Workshop in Brussels on 2-3.7.25, OBIS will show how tools like our Species Distribution Maps, developed for @Europe_MPA, provide critical insights for the implementation of offshore wind projects. More on this:
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Have you registered for #LivingData2025 yet?.โฐ 1 week left to grab the early-bird ๐Ÿฃ discounted registration fee. Connect with the global biodiversity data community at one of the most important events of the year. Register now! โžก๏ธ
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Check out the OBIS Network for Latin America & the Caribbean, the first regional support initiative from the OBIS Community!. Discover how solving mutual challenges led to the establishment of this new alliance for the #LAC region ๐Ÿ‘‰
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๐ŸŽ‰ OBIS just hit 141 million occurrence records!. Thanks to the relentless work of the 6,000+ contributors of the OBIS Community, we can power marine science and support conservation. The best part? .All this data is fully accessible to all.
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Living Data 2025 Early Bird registration deadline has just been extended to 8 July 2025! Join us in-person or online in Bogotรก, Colombia,ย from 21 to 24 October 2025. Check the sessions ๐Ÿ‘€.. Register now โคต๏ธ.
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How will the eDNA Expeditions generate impact? Thanks to its efficiency, eDNA helps us:. ๐Ÿ“ก Track rapid changes in ecosystems.๐Ÿ”Ž Detect invasive species early.๐Ÿ“ˆ Monitor biodiversity shifts. Read how eDNA helped Fiji fight marine invasive species
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What happens after looking for eDNA? Samples are sent to a lab, sequenced & matched to species. Data is then integrated into OBIS, ready to be put to action! . How much can you get from sampling at just a few locations? Check the @minderoo video below and
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Why #eDNA is such a powerful tool for marine biodiversity observation? Because it uses tiny traces of genetic material left by species in water. No capture. No disturbance. eDNA is fast, non-invasive & suited for remote/hard-to-access areas. Read more
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Start with a bucket of seawater ๐Ÿชฃ , .end up protecting the Ocean ๐Ÿ’™. --> eDNA Expeditions Phase II With @IocUnesco, supported by @minderoo in collaboration with @wilderlabnz, powered by @OBISNetwork
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The secret ingredient of eDNA Expeditions Phase II?. People. Beyond cutting-edge monitoring tools, this global effort is powered by communities. From classrooms to coastlines, people are the first link turning observations into action for the Ocean. โžก๏ธ
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Phase II of the eDNA Expeditions has launched! ๐Ÿงฌ. The initiative will monitor biodiversity at 25 marine protected areas, aiming to collect 2,500 eDNA samples, supporting the detection of marine ecosystem changes and community empowerment. โš“๏ธRead more:
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Our 3โƒฃ takeaway messages for UNOC3 to support ocean action:. ๐Ÿ“Š Providing trusted, open marine biodiversity data.๐ŸŒ Turning local data holders into global contributors.๐Ÿงฌ Mobilizing cutting-edge tech like eDNA & models. Read more . #UNOC2025
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Happy #WorldOceanDay! Understanding the ocean is crucial to protecting it. A community of 6,000+ data contributors worldwide enable OBIS to power science & evidence-based conservation action, adding 1M records each month, making marine life accessible on
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Are you heading to One Ocean Science 2025 in Nice? ๐ŸŒŠ Discover how OBIS is contributing to global ocean science, policy, and conservation. From biodiversity data to cutting-edge tools, thereโ€™s a lot to explore. ๐Ÿ“ Check out our full programme:
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โœจLast day to submit your abstract for #LivingData2025!.๐Ÿ• Deadline: Today, 25 May 2025, 23:59 (UTC-5). ๐Ÿ“Choose your session.๐Ÿ“‹ Write a 300-word abstract in English or Spanish.๐ŸŒŸ Submit and join the global biodiversity data community!. โžก๏ธ
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