On April 15, Quantitative Aquatics (Q-quatics), in partnership with the University of the Philippines Center for Integrative and Development Studies (UPCIDS), will host an online Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the “Context and Perspectives for the Blue and Green Economy,” scheduled from 1:00–4:00 PM. This upcoming dialogue will bring together…
FishBase launches Genetic Diversity Risk Indicator (GDRI), empowering managers to detect invisible threats to ocean health November 2025 — In the face of overfishing, climate change, and habitat loss, a critical component of species survival often goes unmeasured: genetic diversity. Today, FishBase announces the launch of the Genetic Diversity Risk Indicator (GDRI),…
The 19th Hellenic Conference of Ichthyologists, held in Ioannina, Greece from October 30 to November 2, 2025, celebrated the forefront of ichthyology and fisheries science. Among the highlights was the inaugural presentation of the Rainer Froese Award, established to honor the legacy of Dr. Rainer Froese (GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for…
Q-quatics celebrated with ACB with a heartfelt video message from Executive Director Dr. Loida Corpus and by joining the BioRun—showing their commitment to biodiversity both in words and in action.
As FishBase marks its 35th anniversary and SeaLifeBase celebrates 20 years, we’ve taken this milestone year to honor the incredible individuals whose expertise, generosity, and passion have helped shape these global biodiversity databases. Through our Anniversary Spotlight Series, we’ve shared the stories of 18 remarkable collaborators whose efforts—from data sharing…
On a recent venture into the heart of the city, the team explored two digital art museums where innovative installations delivered unique experiences for art enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. The goal was simple – to immerse ourselves in art to help guide us in curating our own space that…
GEOMAR researchers identify systemic weaknesses in EU fisheries management and are calling for quotas to be set independently of national interests 22 May 2025/Kiel. Every year, total allowable catches (TACs) and fishing quotas are set across Europe through a multi-step process – and yet many fish stocks in EU waters…
United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), 9-13 June 2025, Nice, France–co-chaired by the governments of France and Costa Rica “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean” Together with several partners, Mundus maris is hosting a side event in the Green Zone, particularly in the space ‘Atoll participatif’…
In the heat of summer in central Greece, the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki hosted the 22nd FishBase and SeaLifeBase Symposium. Titled “Fishes in Changing Ecosystems,” the two-day event started on September 2, 2024, with a full day dedicated to some of the overarching themes the Sea Around Us team is doing research on….
Continuous learning and professional growth are keys to staying at the forefront of marine and aquatic research. Recognizing the value of broadening perspectives, the Q-quatics Lecture Series was launched on January 2025 to provide staff with insights into global developments, innovative research, and emerging trends across various disciplines. This initiative…