🐾 In Slovenia, hunters help monitor Eurasian lynx, aiding conservation. #BigPicture (#BiodivMon) shows their collaboration with wildlife managers doubled lynx density and confirmed first reproduction in 150+ years.
https://doi.org/10.1002/wlb3.01399

🏝️ #BioMonI (#BiodivMon) offers a comprehensive dataset of over 6500 plant species across 844 Australian islands. Open-access resource, updated continuously!
https://doi.org/10.1111/jvs.70019

🧬 Introducing ParAquaSeq! #FUNACTION (#BiodivProtect) and #MostFun (#BiodivMon) curate a database of ribosomal sequences for zoosporic parasites impacting aquatic plants & algae, supporting research on ecology & sustainable algae production
https://doi.org/10.1111/1755-0998.14099

💧 Groundwater is vital for people, food, and ecosystems, but irrigation can threaten it through habitat loss and contamination. #DarCo (#BiodivProtect) & #SubBioMon (#BiodivMon) call for sustainable practices, precision tech, and stronger biomonitoring.
https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biaf016

🐟 Trout translocation—what happens over time? A 30-year study in Sweden finds extensive hybridisation, increased genetic diversity, and low introgression. A clear case of genetic monitoring aiding conservation. With #GINAMO (#BiodivMon)
https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.70084

📡 Weather radars = animal tracking goldmine!
#GloBAM (#BiodivScen) and #HiRAD (#BiodivMon) present datasets unlocking continental-scale bird movements. 141 radar stations in 18 countries, from 2008 to 2023!
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-025-04641-5

♻️ #FUNACTION (#BiodivProtect) and #MostFUN (#BiodivMon) show how deep-sea fungus Chaetomium sp. CS1 efficiently transforms lignocellulose, offering an eco-friendly and safer alternative to white rot fungi. Promising potential for biofuel production!
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibiod.2025.106031

🦠 Cave copepods aren't always slow. #DarCo (#BiodivProtect) & #SubBioMon (#BiodivMon) compare two Diacyclops species. Findings reveal high metabolism for one species, challenging assumptions. Both show thermal stability, suggesting adaptability to moderate temperature increases.
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3298/12/1/32

🌳 #MOTIVATE (#BiodivMon) finds increased species richness but a decline in specialists and threatened species in Czech plant communities due to factors like eutrophication, land abandonment, and climate change. Key insights for conservation!
https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.70030

🐸 Amphibians are declining globally, and ponds are crucial for their survival. So, what makes a good amphibian pond? #TRANSPONDER (#BiodivMon) studied 201 ponds, highlighting the importance of local factors like chlorophyll-a and pond size.
https://doi.org/10.1111/ecog.07347

📡 How fast are those birds flying? #HiRAD (#BiodivMon) shows radar velocity aliasing complicates calculations. Single-PRF leads to biases, while dual-PRF ensures accurate data. Effective dealiasing is crucial for reliable bird migration tracking.
https://doi.org/10.3390/rs17030436

🐟 Coastal infrastructure disrupts fish connectivity, threatening marine biodiversity. #NorTrack (#BiodivMon) highlights the need for mitigation to restore connectivity and support fish movements.
https://doi.org/10.1111/maec.12859

🌱 #ASICS (#BiodivClim) & #ForestWeb (#BiodivMon) found limited upward spread of non-native plants along roads in the Scandes, but increased cover & richness at lower elevations, along with increased arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi.
https://doi.org/10.1111/oik.11075

🧬 DNA metabarcoding of diatoms is ready for biomonitoring, but varying protocols hinder comparability. #DNAquaIMG (#BiodivMon) shows successful protocol transfer across labs, proposing a strategy ensuring distinct protocols meet minimum standards.
https://doi.org/10.3897/mbmg.9.133264

⛅ Land ecosystems thrive in microclimates often decoupled from standard weather readings. Understanding these variations is crucial for better predictions. #ASICS (#BiodivMon) offers 10 guidelines, from study design to data analysis.
https://doi.org/10.1111/2041-210X.14476

🧬 Estimating effective population size is crucial for conservation, but fragmented habitats and changing environments make it difficult. Here is some groundwork to address this and bridge the gap between research and practice. With #GINAMO (#BiodivMon)
https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.70031

🏝️ Islands are evolutionary hotspots with unique species! #BioMonI (#BiodivMon) reveals 31% of vascular plants are island natives, with 21% being endemic. Urgent conservation is needed as 51% of these endemics are threatened.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-08036-1

🧬 Genetic diversity is often overlooked in Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (BSAPs). #GINAMO (#BiodivMon) shows how to include it, from setting targets to monitoring progress. 10 key suggestions to inspire ambitious plans:
https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biae106

📢The 33 projects funded under our #BiodivMon call will kick off in Tallinn on 17 April!
Will you be there?

In parallel, we are organising our Science-Policy Forum on biodiversity monitoring and GBF implementation. Same place, 16 April.
Don't miss it!

➡️ https://biodiversa.eu/#events

🚀 #BiodiversityMonitoring Boost: 33 Research Projects Funded

We launched the #BiodivMon call in Sept 2022, seeking innovative 3-year projects for transnational biodiversity monitoring.

After a meticulous evaluation, we're thrilled to announce the selection of 33 projects. This represents a €46 million commitment, including financing from the European Commission. (1/2)