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🌻 Summer is winding down, so we're wrapping up our #BlueBooks series! 📘
"Sea Change" explores the wonders of the ocean—and the human-made threats putting them at risk. 🌊
We hope our picks sparked curiosity and inspired you to protect our seas!
📍 Save the date: 16 October! ✨
🤝 BLUES & CIRCALGAE are joining forces for a hybrid event bringing researchers and Norwegian companies together to share experiences, best practices and the latest developments in sustainable innovation. 🌊
Stay tuned for the agenda! 📝
🗣️ Meet Prof. Marina Pozzolini! 🔬
An expert in cellular mechanisms and cell-environment interactions, she leads the @UniGenova team in our project, working across sponge structure, extracellular matrix & cell cultures. 🌊👇
📘 This week’s #BlueBooks pick is a wake-up call. Dr. Olive Heffernan takes an unflinching look at the human-made threats facing our oceans and asks how—and whether—we can make things better. A thought-provoking read. 🫠
👋Meet Alice Bagnato! After researching the anti-inflammatory & anti-ageing properties of brown seaweed, she joined BLUES to explore the potential of marine bioactive compounds. 🔬
Discover more about her work in our latest researcher profile!
projectblues.eu/blog/post/18…
🔎 Meet Prof. Marco Giovine! 🔬
A Full Professor of Molecular Biology with 80+ publications and several biotech patents, he brings huge expertise to BLUES, where he works on sponge structure, extracellular matrices & cell cultures. 🌊
projectblues.eu/blog/post/17…
🪼 #BlueBooks pick: Spineless by Juli Berwald 📘 Discover how jellyfish blooms—driven by pollution, overfishing and climate change—are reshaping marine ecosystems and why these fascinating creatures matter more than you might think. 🌊👇
📘 Weekend #BlueBooks pick: Mapping the Deep by Dawn J. Wright.
Follow the journey of the first Black explorer to visit Challenger Deep and discover the challenges, risks and wonder of exploring Earth's deepest ocean. 💙
🧬 New research published in @FrontiersIn!
The study uncovers the genetic basis of collagen production in the marine sponge Chondrosia reniformis, opening new possibilities for regenerative medicine and biotechnology.
Check it out here:
frontiersin.org/journals/mar…
💙 Meet Serena Federico! The latest researcher in our #MeetTheResearcher series works at @UniGenova on optimising sponge cell culture systems, helping unlock the sustainable potential of marine invertebrates.
Full profile is here:
projectblues.eu/
📘 #BlueBooks pick: The Brilliant Abyss by Helen Scales explores the wonders of the deep sea—and the threats it faces, from mining to pollution. 🌊
A fascinating, eye-opening read that will leave you inspired to protect our oceans. 👇
🔬 Our work reached the University of Miami's workshop on cell culture in symbiotic invertebrates!
Thanks to Shirley Pomponi for representing BLUES in discussions on advancing marine invertebrate cell culture and fostering new collaborations. 👏
projectblues.eu/events/11/we…
🐟 How much do you know about fish? Today's #BlueBooks pick explores the hidden lives of over 30,000 fish species, revealing their intelligence, behaviour and surprising similarities to us. 📘
Have you read it? Share your recommendations! 🌊
🌊 We’re featured in @RIOJournal !
BLUES is tackling a major challenge: producing valuable marine bioactive compounds without harming ecosystems.
Our solution? Novel in vitro cell culture systems for marine invertebrates. 🧑🔬
Read more 👇
riojournal.com/article/19675…
📘 Looking for a book that will make you see the ocean differently?
Our latest #BlueBooks recommendation is Other Minds by Peter Godfrey-Smith 🐙
Discover the remarkable intelligence of octopuses and the deep origins of consciousness. 🌊👇
🌊 Another Rachel Carson recommendation for #BlueBooks! 📘
"Under the Sea-Wind" offers a captivating portrait of the sea and its creatures. It may be less famous than The Sea Around Us, but it remains a favourite among many readers. Weekend reading sorted! 👇
📘 Long weekend reading: The Sea Around Us by Rachel Carson 🌊
From the beauty of the oceans to the dangers they face, this classic remains strikingly relevant today—and a reminder of why protecting marine ecosystems matters. #BlueBooks 👇
🐬 Ever wondered how animals sense the world? Today’s #BlueBooks pick dives into that question. Ed Yong’s captivating book reveals how animals perceive reality—expanding our view of nature and why it’s worth protecting. 📷 👇
🔬 Harsh truth: losing species could mean losing life-saving medicines. Over 80% of treatments come from nature—but biodiversity is under threat.
Check out this article from today's issue of The European Correspondent newsletter:
europeancorrespondent.com/en…
New series: #BlueBooks! Inspired by #WorldBookDay, we’ll share weekly reads on marine ecosystems & sustainability 🌊
First pick: Blue Machine by Helen Czerski—explore the ocean’s hidden systems:
penguin.co.uk/books/441190/b…
