Matthew Service @matthew_service

AFBI marks a milestone with the launch of its new marine research vessel at Astilleros Armón shipyard, Spain. This state-of-the-art vessel will become a cornerstone in advancing marine science in NI supporting fisheries, environmental & ecosystem research bit.ly/3IIsD47

On #WorldMaritimeDay, we’re highlighting how seabed mapping supports safe navigation, sustainable development and smarter decisions about how we use our ocean. Seabed mapping is key in protecting our ocean for future generations. Read more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0nhG1g0 @IMOHQ

DAERA Minister @AndrewMuir, NIDCEE/DAFM MoS @timmydooley & @SEUPB Director Paul Beattie welcomed on board the RV Corystes today by @AFBI_NI Head of FAEB Ewan Hunter. The visit gave an opportunity to learn about the PEACEPLUS funded ACCLIMATISE project led by AFBI. #AFBIScience.

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In the week of the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) @UNOceanDecade and in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science @AFBI_NI have agreed a new £2.9m project Mapping Offshore N. Ireland (MONI). MONI is to provide a complete baseline dataset for the seabed environment of NI by Mar 2028.

Incredible new research on whale song! We’re delighted to share Cathy’s PhD research in a new short video 🐳🎶🎥

AFBI @AFBI_NI

5 months ago

Incredible new research on whale song! We’re delighted to share Cathy’s PhD research in a new short video 🐳🎶🎥

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.@AFBI_NI’s seabed mapping more valuable than you might think! A new Eunomia report for @UKHO highlights the value of seabed mapping to drive growth & jobs creation across maritime sectors & improving navigational safety. Read the report here: bit.ly/4aGtWu0

A 2022 study by @seafishuk & AFBI titled “Ecosystem Services of Commercially Important Bivalves in the UK: Nutrient removal services" has just been published, read more on this research from bit.ly/47tRzUU

💧 🌍 To mark #WorldWaterWeek we've created this short animation. We are partners of the @S2Splatform, promoting holistic approaches to tackle the nature and climate crises from #SourceToSea. orlo.uk/Twmxt

#NTC vs #CTC #Nutrient trading credits vs. #Carbon trading credits. Could seaweed be your solution?

Project RaNTrans @ProjectRaNTrans

2 years ago

#NTC vs #CTC #Nutrient trading credits vs. #Carbon trading credits. Could seaweed be your solution? https://t.co/bxByDvxn2f

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@AFBI_NI today announced that a contract has been awarded to Spanish shipyard Astilleros Armon Vigo S.A. for the construction of a new research vessel contracted to complete in February 2027 bit.ly/3xF1VUh #AFBIscience #AFBIresearch #marineresearch #fisheries

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A great stakeholder workshop on Sustainable algal culture was held @AFBI_NI today as part of the @daera_ni funded SANI project. Thanks to all who attended and to those who presented on @ASTRAL_H2020 @BantryMarine @QueensMarineLab @SamS

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Massive congratulations to @dianasenovilla for winning best poster at this year’s @QUBelfast @AFBI_NI PhD Student Research Conference. Prize was awarded by Professor Elizabeth Magowan. A fantastic day of superb science being showcased by the next generation of researchers.

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1/3 Significant research from one of our student interns today on how, for the greatest impact, we need to connect conservation projects with a #SourceToSea approach. #ConservationScience

IRISH OCEAN LITERACY SURVEY REVEALS DEEP CONNECTION AND CONCERN FOR MARINE ENVIRONMENT Fair Seas shares early results and encourages people to take part ahead of deadline fishfocus.co.uk/irish-ocean-li…

AFBI has joined the UK Centre for Seabed Mapping to expand its role within marine science. Coordinating surveys with partners will ensure greater benefit to NI, the wider UK & ROI. .@AFBI_NI's Alex Callaway, Seabed Mapping project lead, helps explain why bit.ly/3BW8h0h.

Today I was lucky enough to be on board of the Emerald Gratia to see mussel dredging first hand, all thanks to @AFBI_NI . Happy to see how well the mussels are growing in Belfast Lough. @QUADRATdtp

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Today we are co-hosting #SourceToSea discussions with policy & practice experts across land, freshwater, coastal & marine environments. @CSARural_Env keynote speech is setting us up, in pursuit of better upstream-downstream integration & collaboration for environmental management

Pleased to join @nature_scot @marinescotland and @ScottishEPA talking about #Source2Sea and how we can talk holistically about connecting communities with nature.  We were able to showcase our award-winning campaign #UpstreamBattle which tackles litter from source to sea.

The wonderful Heather Moore from @AFBI_NI presenting on ecosystem modelling in a shellfish health context in Dumdrum bay @shellfishcentre #conference - we work with Heather on shellfish exposures to #wastewater

Very happy to be part of the first workshop to co-design the #NorthernIreland #BlueCarbon Action Plan and #MPA strategy. Great to represent @AFBI_NI and work alongside colleagues from @daera_ni @nifpo @UlsterWildlife @anifpo @NIMTF and others.

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3 years ago

Very happy to be part of the first workshop to co-design the #NorthernIreland #BlueCarbon Action Plan and #MPA strategy. Great to represent @AFBI_NI and work alongside colleagues from @daera_ni @nifpo @UlsterWildlife @anifpo @NIMTF and others.

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