Through a recent Q-quatics workshop, leaders from science, government, NGOs, academia, and civil society came together to explore strategic collaborations that would transform data into action for biodiversity conservation and a sustainable blue economy.
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The #ASEANENMAPS Mapper’s Meeting (Mar 25–26) brought together experts, with Q-quatics coordinating technical data exchange, sharing species distribution & richness maps, and supporting dashboard visualization to advance conservation of marine biodiversity across ASEAN Large Marine Ecosystems. . 🌊🗺️
The #HighSeasTreaty could be a game-changer: only 1% of oceans are truly protected, but now countries can safeguard more! Overfished species can recover—if we let them 🌊
#DanielPauly: “We are not helpless.” Every choice counts.
#SustainableFisheries #MPAs #FishBase www.bigissue.com/life/food/mo...
Dr. Gabriel Reygondeau traces the evolution of marine biodiversity research—from FishBase to AquaMaps 2.0, showing how field observations evolved into global modeling frameworks that map 30,000+ marine species.
📅 Tue, Apr 7 | ⏰ 5:30 PM EST | 💻 Zoom
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#NewStudy: #Aquaculture is growing fast, but focusing on species that aren’t the best for climate, biodiversity, or #foodsecurity. Scientists say scaling up seaweed and shellfish can make a real difference. Let’s push for better choices in the future of seafood! 🌊
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This week we are, together with FishBase (@q-quatics.bsky.social), present at the Antarctic Marine Species Traits Workshop in Leuven.
Participants are learning how to add traits to the Register of Antarctic Marine Species
marinespecies.org/rams/
#NewStudy led by Dr. Jesús Briones-Mendoza, uncovers reproductive patterns of 𝑨𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒊𝒂𝒔 𝒑𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒔, pelagic #ThresherSharks, in the Eastern-Central Pacific. Insights on maturity, fecundity & #populationdynamics help guide conservation & #sustainablefisheries. 🦈
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The #HighSeasTreaty could be a game-changer: only 1% of oceans are truly protected, but now countries can safeguard more! Overfished species can recover—if we let them 🌊
#DanielPauly: “We are not helpless.” Every choice counts.
#SustainableFisheries #MPAs #FishBase www.bigissue.com/life/food/mo...
Dr. Gabriel Reygondeau traces the evolution of marine biodiversity research—from FishBase to AquaMaps 2.0, showing how field observations evolved into global modeling frameworks that map 30,000+ marine species.
📅 Tue, Apr 7 | ⏰ 5:30 PM EST | 💻 Zoom
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-sea-s...
#NewStudy led by Dr. Jesús Briones-Mendoza, uncovers reproductive patterns of 𝑨𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒊𝒂𝒔 𝒑𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒔, pelagic #ThresherSharks, in the Eastern-Central Pacific. Insights on maturity, fecundity & #populationdynamics help guide conservation & #sustainablefisheries. 🦈
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💧 71%+ of Earth is water & healthy aquatic ecosystems are key to a thriving blue-green economy.
🐟 Aquatic species support food & livelihoods
🌊 Waters regulate climate
⚠️ Biodiversity loss threatens it all.
Q-quatics power science-based decisions supporting a sustainable blue-green economy.
Exploration uncovers unknown Caribbean deep-sea ecosystems vital for biodiversity—documented 290 marine species, ancient corals, underwater mountains, and a massive blue hole across 25,000 km² of seafloor near the Cayman Islands, Anguilla & Turks and Caicos.
5/5 Authors: Gabriel Reygondeau, Yulia Egorova, Kristina Boerder, Derek P. Tittensor, Kristin Kaschner, Kathleen Kesner-Reyes, Nicolas Bailly, William W. L. Cheung.
📖 Read the full paper 'AquaX: An enhanced and revised AquaMaps framework..' in #PLOSOne: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
Exploration uncovers unknown Caribbean deep-sea ecosystems vital for biodiversity—documented 290 marine species, ancient corals, underwater mountains, and a massive blue hole across 25,000 km² of seafloor near the Cayman Islands, Anguilla & Turks and Caicos.
How has global fishing expanded since 1950? 🌊
A #MappedData tool 🗺️ from @seaaroundus.org visualizes fishing growth using FAO data + reconstructed unreported catches.
Species distribution data from Q-quatics global knowledge systems FishBase & SeaLifeBase help allocate catches across ocean grids.
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By combining advanced modelling with transparent uncertainty assessments, #AquaX will bring #speciesmapping to the next level & will support #marinebiodiversity research, conservation planning, & climate-informed decision-making, helping to mitigate #biodiversityloss. #speciesdistribution #aquamaps
4/5 AquaX moves beyond static range maps → it transforms global species distributions into scenario-ready habitat dynamics, providing the scientific foundation for evidence-based decision-making and climate-adaptive conservation.
How has global fishing expanded since 1950? 🌊
A #MappedData tool 🗺️ from @seaaroundus.org visualizes fishing growth using FAO data + reconstructed unreported catches.
Species distribution data from Q-quatics global knowledge systems FishBase & SeaLifeBase help allocate catches across ocean grids.
With #geneticdiversity data for >900 species integrated into #FishBase, users can now compare genetic, ecological, & fisheries data across 36K+ species —leading to smarter conservation & global collaboration. 🌊
Explore GDRI via Tools → Distribution → Genetic Diversity | bit.ly/GenDiversityTool. 🧬
🚨 #NEWPAPER presents #AquaX, a next-gen framework for global #marinebiodiversity mapping—ML ensembles, expert-validated data & climate projections. Led by Gabriel Reygondeau @univmiami.bsky.social & an int'l team incl. #Qquatics’ Kathleen Reyes & Nicolas Bailly.
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#WorldWildlifeDay signals us to pursue our vision: a world where #aquaticbiodiversity is valued, understood, and managed sustainably 🌊🐡🐙
By connecting science, data, and policy, we aim to guide conservation efforts that serve both ecosystems and the communities, for generations to come.
From reef fishes to deep-sea invertebrates, #aquaticbiodiversity underpins food security, livelihoods, and ecosystem resilience. 🌿🐠
Science-based tools like AquaMaps turn data into actionable insights for sustainable fisheries, conservation, and evidence-based policy. #WorldWildlifeDay 🐙🌊
🐋 On #WorldWildlifeDay 🐟, we're reminded that wildlife also thrives in our oceans, rivers & lakes. 🦀🌊
At Q-quatics, we advance & maintain global knowledge systems—FishBase & SeaLifeBase—so credible aquatic species data are accessible to scientists, policymakers, educators, & communities worldwide.
With #geneticdiversity data for >900 species integrated into #FishBase, users can now compare genetic, ecological, & fisheries data across 36K+ species —leading to smarter conservation & global collaboration. 🌊
Explore GDRI via Tools → Distribution → Genetic Diversity | bit.ly/GenDiversityTool. 🧬
1/5 #NewPaper: #AquaX, a next-generation platform for mapping global marine biodiversity! 🌊
Accurate species mapping is critical for conservation. AquaX builds on #Qquatics' #AquaMaps to provide cleaner, expert-validated data & improve predictions of present & future species distributions.
A recent investigation by @deutschewelle.dw.com shows financial institutions still back deep-sea mining—despite public pledges & overwhelming scientific uncertainty.
⚠️“The hidden money behind deep-sea mining… remains poorly understood, yet capable of causing irreversible harm to oceans worldwide.”
🎓🌊 Graduate program for #sustainablefisheries!
This transdisciplinary program at the UH Mānoa will prepare early career fisheries scientists & future marine resource managers to address complex challenges in Pacific fisheries.
📅 Application deadline: March 1, 2026
🔗 manoa.hawaii.edu/fisheries/
A recent investigation by @deutschewelle.dw.com shows financial institutions still back deep-sea mining—despite public pledges & overwhelming scientific uncertainty.
⚠️“The hidden money behind deep-sea mining… remains poorly understood, yet capable of causing irreversible harm to oceans worldwide.”
🎓🌊 Graduate program for #sustainablefisheries!
This transdisciplinary program at the UH Mānoa will prepare early career fisheries scientists & future marine resource managers to address complex challenges in Pacific fisheries.
📅 Application deadline: March 1, 2026
🔗 manoa.hawaii.edu/fisheries/