EMBRC - European Marine Biological Resource Centre

Advancing marine science depends on access to the right technologies and expertise. Through EMBRC’s network of marine sites, researchers can access cutting-edge tools across Europe to study marine biodiversity and ecosystems. ● Our network provides the solutions researchers from academia and industry need to conduct ambitious projects and make impactful discoveries. ● Through EMBRC, they gain access to marine ecosystems and biodiversity, along with other facilities for marine research. ● By providing access to these resources, EMBRC helps researchers at all career stages focus on innovation and discovery, advancing research that addresses global environmental challenges. Find out more about what we offer: https://swll.to/2MebvjV #MarineScience #MarineBiodiversity #MarineTech EMBRC Belgium EMBRC Spain EMBRC France Davide Di Cioccio EMBRC Italy

Open data are essential if we want marine science to be usable for real-world decision-making. EMO BON is EMBRC’s centrally coordinated network of marine observatories. Focusing on DNA, the network helps researchers close key data gaps in marine biodiversity, monitor marine ecosystems, and address pressing issues such as climate change. When marine biodiversity data are standardised and openly available, they can be reused across regions and combined with other datasets. That’s why EMO BON observatory datasets are open-access, available via the European Nucleotide Archive (ENA), and integrated into the EU Digital Twin of the Ocean (DTO). These data support researchers worldwide to: ● Advance ocean modelling ● Identify biodiversity patterns ● Detect novel microorganisms ● Monitor non-indigenous species (NIS) 🔗 Discover more and access the data: https://swll.to/d2RZK9 DTO BioFlow EMODnet EuroGOOS, European Global Ocean Observing System MARCO-BOLO Christina Pavloudi Ioulia Santi Tosca Sala EMBRC Belgium EMBRC Spain Marine Biodiversity Observation Network MBON EMODnet #MarineObservation #OpenData

When marine data are well managed, usable, and accessible, they can improve digital processes that help researchers make faster, more robust discoveries. Through its Data and e-Infrastructures Working Group, EMBRC brings together experts from across its network to strengthen how marine research data are generated, processed, and shared. The group works to: ● Develop standards and best practices for marine data ● Improve tools and services for analysing and managing large datasets ● Enhance interoperability between digital research infrastructures ● Support collaboration between scientists, bioinformaticians, and IT specialists By improving the technologies and frameworks behind marine data, our Working Group helps ensure EMBRC’s research is accessible and usable for researchers, policymakers, and industry. Learn more about our data and e-infrastructure expertise 🔗 https://swll.to/UlHsO20 #MarineExpertise #MarineData #WorkingGroup MARCO-BOLO DTO BioFlow EMODnet EuroGOOS, European Global Ocean Observing System Christina Pavloudi Ioulia Santi DTO BioFlow Katrina Exter Tosca Sala Stelios Ninidakis Erwan Corre Katri Kuuppo Lennert Tyberghein

Access to the facilities provided valuable opportunities…“to engage with other researchers or experts in the field…and trying to find solutions to real-world problems” ~ María Vila Duplá, Research Associate at the Institute of Water Research, University of Granada Through the AQUASERV-RI Transnational Access (TA) programme, the EMBRC Portuguese marine site Centre of Marine Sciences (CCMAR) recently welcomed María so she could access specialised technologies and advance her research. María studies how climate change may transform phytoplankton communities and the cascading effects this can have on marine food webs. As part of her project, she used imaging equipment to analyse samples and gain new insights into aquatic ecosystems. Through AQUASERV, we support transnational access to our marine research services across Europe at no cost. This is key to our mission of accelerating marine biology and ecology research so we can understand the pressures on life in the ocean, and foster technological innovation, and promote the sustainable use of marine resources. 🎥 Watch the video to learn more about María’s work and experience. #MarineTech #MarineResearch Universidad de Granada

📢 EMBRC Training for marine biologists and biodiversity scientists: VLIZ - Flanders Marine Institute & Universiteit Gent (EMBRC Belgium, MarineTraining.eu) is hosting a three-day FAIR training course. • Gain a practical understanding of how to make different types of data discoverable • Learn about different ways data can be made accessible • How to make data and metadata interoperable, so that everyone can read and understand them • Understand how provenance provides reusability of your data • Learn how a data management plan can bring that all together 📅 27 - 29 May, 2026 📍 Online Register: https://swll.to/LoFGrP This is a great course for professionals who are looking to make the most of their research data.

The Blue Tech Europe 2026: Marine Observing Technologies conference concluded yesterday, marking two days of discussions on innovation, collaboration, and the future of marine observing technologies. The discussions highlighted not only cutting-edge developments from EU research infrastructures and the academic sector, but also the partnerships needed to scale blue technologies and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness. A sincere thank you to all speakers, participants and staff who made the event such a success, and to the Blue Tech Europe 2026 Steering Committee Nicolas Pade (EMBRC - European Marine Biological Resource Centre), Kate Larkin (EMODnet / Seascape Belgium), Toste Tanhua (GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel), Jacob Carstensen (Aarhus University), Jessica Gier (GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel), Nicole Köstner, PhD (GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel), Giulia Vecchi (EMBRC - European Marine Biological Resource Centre) and Mery Piña (EMBRC - European Marine Biological Resource Centre), for their guidance and leadership throughout. We look forward to continuing these conversations and to future collaborations advancing marine observation technologies in Europe. #BlueTech26

📢 The Blue Tech Europe 2026: Marine Observing Technologies conference in Paris, France, continues today 🌊 Join our sessions to learn more about new technology and academia-to-industry transfer (hardware), and industry and society as drivers of ocean observation. Contributions will come from Nicolas Pade (EMBRC - European Marine Biological Resource Centre), Manuel Fernández Giráldez (Universidad de Sevilla), Patrizio Mariani (DTU - Technical University of Denmark), Julie Robidart (National Oceanography Centre), Carmem Manes (Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls-sur-Mer), Alfredo Martins (INESC TEC), Laurent Delauney (Ifremer), Mateusz WEIS (Institut Polytechnique de Paris), Kinnie De Beule (De Blauwe Cluster (Blue Cluster), Toste Tanhua (GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel), Emma Heslop (Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO), Laurent Mortier (Institut de l'Océan), Lucy Hunt (The Ocean Race), Verena Meraldi (HX Expeditions), Viviana Piermattei (CMCC Foundation - Centro Euro Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici), Jessica Gier (GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel), Jacob Carstensen (Aarhus University), Moderated by Kristin Recke This event is aligned with the European Union’s Ocean Pact and the Startup and Scale-up Strategy. #BlueTech26

The Blue Tech Europe 2026: Marine Observing Technologies conference in Paris, France, started today. The event showcases cutting-edge technological developments from the academic sector and key EU research infrastructures. It will highlight the importance of stronger collaboration between academia and industry to support local growth, catalyse innovation, and reinforce Europe’s competitiveness in blue technologies. 🔴 Today's programme focuses on establishing European autonomy in sensors and marine technology development, and new technology and academia-to-industry transfer (software). We’re hearing from our Executive Director, Nicolas Pade (EMBRC - European Marine Biological Resource Centre), Emina MAMACA (EU Science, Research and Innovation), Peer Fietzek (KONGSBERG), Robert Hoddenbach (Fugro), Jan-Stefan Fritz (KDM / Konsortium Deutsche Meeresforschung / German Marine Research Consortium), Jacob Carstensen (Aarhus University), Hege Gundersen (The Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), Kasper Hancke (The Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), Melilotus Thyssen (CNRS), João Galante (INEGI driving science & innovation), Adam Koziol (Aarhus University), Claus Schultze (European Commission), Kate Larkin (Seascape Belgium, EMODnet), Lilian Brewer Lisboa (CytoBuoy), Thanos Gkritzalis (VLIZ - Flanders Marine Institute), Kristin Recke #BlueTech26

Did you know EMBRC supports industry to boost blue technologies in Europe? We recognise the important role industry plays in supporting a fast, efficient transition towards a more sustainable Blue Economy, which is why our services are available to the private sector as well as academic researchers. By facilitating cooperation between academia and industry, EMBRC is helping to support the development of science-based sustainable technologies that address global environmental challenges. Discover how EMBRC can help you: 🔗 https://swll.to/8MXv2l #BlueTechnology EMBRC Spain EMBRC Belgium EMBRC-France

🌊 Blue Tech Europe 2026: Marine Observing Technologies Reliable and high-quality ocean data is essential for science, industry, and society. Yet gaps in marine observing systems limit our ability to better understand and predict ocean processes. On April 21-22, the Blue Tech Europe 2026: Marine Observing Technologies conference in Paris, France, will bring together government, industry, researchers, and investors to: ● explore how innovation in marine technologies can strengthen Europe’s ocean observation ecosystem ● support the future of ocean monitoring The conference is organised in collaboration with MARCO-BOLO, SOOP | Helmholtz Innovation Platform, TRICUSO , BioGeoSea , and the #OBAMANEXT project, highlighting the importance of partnership across Europe’s marine observing community. Learn more about the conference and register https://swll.to/YY2MAD Registration deadline: 12 April, 23:59 CEST #BlueTech26 #MarineObservation