#GuardIAS is one of the projects supporting the #ECSA61 conference in Brussels on "Bridging the gap between science and policy in estuarine and coastal marine #biodiversity: the way forward".
Submissions until 31 March!
🌐🌍 #bioinvasions
🦞 #GuardIAS is supporting the control of invasive red swamp crayfish at two sites in Italy, exploring field management actions, monitoring, & lessons for improving freshwater biodiversity protection.
👉 guardias.eu/controlling-...
#InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions
A single marbled crayfish can start a population alone. 🦞
In the Netherlands, we're using eDNA to protect ponds from this rapid invader. At this stage, control is still possible!
Read more: guardias.eu/tracking-mar...
#GuardIAS #InvasiveSpecies #Netherlands #eDNA #Science
🔔 Registrations for the #GuardIAS summer school 2026 will close on 15 March 🔔
Explore the program and meet the trainers: guardias.eu/welcome-to-t...
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions
Help us track invasive species with @inaturalist.bsky.social
Our IAS project uses your observations to train AI and alert managers to new threats. We've already listed 250 species—help us find more!
🔗 guardias.eu/join-guardia...
#GuardIAS #InvasiveSpecies #CitizenScience #iNaturalist #Science
New Policy Brief! 🛥️Biofouling is a big risk for invasive species spread—yet still unregulated. #GuardIAS pushes research, AI tools, risk models & boater engagement to tackle biofouling and protect European waters.
#Biofouling #InvasiveSpecies #bioinvasions 🌍🌐🧪
Check 👉 guardias.eu/wp-content/u...
Last summer, #GuardIAS ran marina events for boaters and staff to look at what’s growing under your boat, spotting invasive alien species early helps protect marine and freshwater biodiversity.
Read more: 👉 guardias.eu/marina-event...
#InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions
Tracking pink salmon in Northern Norway. 🐟
Using eDNA, blowfly iDNA, and bow-tie analysis to map their impact on the Arctic tundra, see how we're scaling up detection of 'zombie' salmon.
👉 guardias.eu/scaling-up-p...
#GuardIAS #InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions
La #ministra de #Sanidad dice que ya ha eliminado las #guardias de #24h
No ha mentido.
Simplemente NO HA DICHO LA VERDAD.
Muchos #médicos después de salir de una jornada laboral de 8 horas, deben entrar a una guardia de 17h.
Efectivamente, no son de 24, pero el resultado es el mismo o peor.🩺🩻
#Biodiversity doesn’t follow borders — but #conservation policy still does. A new policy brief, inspired by Haubrock et al. (2026), calls for cross-border coordination, open ecological data, and stronger early warning to tackle #InvasiveSpecies. Supported by #GuardIAS
#bioinvasions 🧪🌐🌍
🐸 In Flanders, #GuardIAS is helping prioritise control of the invasive American bullfrog by identifying where action will have the greatest impact and engaging local stakeholders.
👉 guardias.eu/prioritising...
#InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions
Join us in Bodø this summer! 🇳🇴
Early-career researchers & professionals: don't miss the #GuardIAS Summer School 2026.
📍 Nord University, Norway (+ online)
🗓️ 29 June – 3 July
🎓 3 ECTS
Register here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions
The first GuardIAS newsletter is now live 🌊
Get updates on our 11 case studies, work packages, MOOCs, citizen science, upcoming events, and more.
Read the full newsletter here: guardias.eu/wp-content/u...
#GuardIAS #InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions
🌊 #ECSA61 Special Session 32
How can we better prevent & manage marine biological invasions in estuarine and coastal waters?
📍 Brussels | 24–27 Aug 2026
🗓 Abstracts due: 6 Mar 2026
👉 www.estuarinecoastalconference.com/special-sess...
#InvasiveSpecies #Biosecurity #GuardIAS #bioinvasions
🌍 New release: #GuardIAS Newsletter #1! From early-warning AI systems to field eradication trials, see how we’re turning science into action against #AquaticInvasions across Europe. Read it here: guardias.eu/wp-content/u...
@guardias.bsky.social
#bioinvasions
#InvasiveSpecies
#MarineEcology
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169 participants. 20 countries. 🌍
The first #GuardIAS MOOC is bringing together learners from across research, education, NGOs, government, and citizen science to build knowledge on marine #InvasiveAlienSpecies
Read more 👉 guardias.eu/169-particip...
#IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions
In 2025, #GuardIAS evaluated control measures for parrot’s feather in Tuscany 🌿
The study examined implementation, monitoring methods, and lessons to improve long-term invasive aquatic plant management.
👉 guardias.eu/evaluating-m...
#InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions
In 2025, #GuardIAS partnered with artists and communities in Lombardy, Italy, to explore invasive alien species and river biodiversity through performances, workshops, and co-creation activities.
Read more 👉 guardias.eu/social-perfo...
#InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions
Learn eDNA and invasive species monitoring from leading European experts at the GuardIAS Summer School. Explore workflows, policy, and real monitoring applications.
Meet the trainers & register:
guardias.eu/meet-the-tra...
#GuardIAS #InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions
Meet Alice, your guide through the #GuardIAS MOOCs
In this Q&A, she explains why marine #InvasiveAlienSpeciesmatter, how the courses simplify complex science, & how citizen science helps tackle bioinvasions.
👉 guardias.eu/inside-the-g...
#IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions
Tracking an invader before it arrives. 🕵️♀️
The #GuardIAS team is modelling how Wakame might spread through Danish windfarms using eDNA and 3D hydrodynamics.
Read more: guardias.eu/updates-on-t...
#InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #InvasiveSpecies
#BioInvasions
Lionfish case study updates
The #GuardIAS team is testing lionfish removals in Greece to protect biodiversity. Acoustic monitoring insights are now guiding new management strategies for the Mediterranean.
Read more 👉 guardias.eu/updates-on-t...
#InvasiveAlienSpecies #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions
Nuevo Estatuto Marco: ¿el acuerdo frena la huelga médica? #EstatutoMarco #Sanidad #SNS #HuelgaMedica #Medicos #Guardias #JornadaLaboral #MónicaGarcía #SATSE #CCOO #UGT #CSIF #Madrid #26deenero #felizlunes donporque.com/nuevo-estatu...
POMPOMs before immersion in the sea.
POMPOMs at collection, after a month of immersion in the sea.
1st POMPOM sampling campaign complete! 🌊
We’re monitoring Greek ports for the invasive seaweed Rugulopteryx okamurae using eDNA for early detection. A major milestone for the #GuardIAS project.
Read more: guardias.eu/completion-o...
#InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #InvasiveSpecies
#BioInvasions
We are organising a great Summer School on eDNA and Invasive Species at NORD University in Bodø, Norway!
Submissions are open, take a look below!
#eDNA #InvasiveAlienSpecies #GuardIAS
Registration is open for GuardIAS Summer School 2026, with a focus on e-DNA and Invasive Species! 🌊
Explore the program and meet the trainers: guardias.eu/welcome-to-t...
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#GuardIAS #InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions
