Listening for Change in Europe’s Kelp Forests

Marine kelp forests are biodiversity hotspots that are highly vulnerable to climate change. Marine ecoacoustics is helping establish the baseline of natural variability needed to detect long-term ecological shifts.

Curiosity in Catalonia

Following our previous article on the Plankton Planet Curiosity-Scopy workshop in Paris, we dive into how the Curiosity microscopes distributed by BIOcean5D are being used in Catalonia to support education, citizen science, ocean literacy and awareness of aquatic biodiversity.

Curiosity in Action: Exploring the Invisible in Education and Outreach

Curiosity microscopes were distributed by BIOcean5D to schools and outreach partners across Europe to promote citizen science, ocean literacy and public awareness of aquatic biodiversity. At a recent workshop in Paris, recipients came together to share their experiences and explore new ways of using this remarkable tool to help safeguard the biodiversity of our oceans, rivers and lakes.

Imaging Marine Life at the Subcellular Scale

Thousands of openly accessible fluorescence microscopy images of plankton sampled along the European coastline are supporting current research into marine biodiversity, while also creating opportunities for future discoveries.

The diversity conundrum: Why do oceans shelter fewer species than land?

A recent publication by researchers from AZTI, CNRS, the Technical University of Denmark and Ikerbasque, co-funded by BIOcean5D, explores the paradox of why the oceans – despite covering 71% of Earth’s surface and having supported life for far longer than land – harbour fewer extant species than terrestrial environments.

Blue Carbon at COP30: Navigating Potential and Risk

As global leaders gather at COP30 to confront the climate crisis, a new policy brief by BIOcean5D, BlueRemediomics and the Tara Ocean Foundation highlights the potential and risks of ocean carbon sequestration, urging caution and emphasising the need to prioritise direct emission reductions.

Lamprey + citizen power to reveal plankton diversity

The Lamprey and Curiosity microscope are two invaluable tools used by BIOcean5D to harness the immense potential of citizen science, improve ocean literacy, engage and empower the general public and increase awareness of the immense challenges facing our Ocean. Following on from the Curiosity microscope last week, discover the Lamprey here!

Bringing plankton discovery inland with the Curiosity microscope

The Curiosity microscope and Lamprey are two invaluable tools used by BIOcean5D to harness the immense potential of citizen science, improve ocean literacy, engage and empower the general public and increase awareness of the immense challenges facing our Ocean. Discover the Curiosity microscope here, followed by the Lamprey next week!