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🌊✨ Exciting News from the Nature Research Centre! ✨🌊 We are thrilled to announce that Nature Research Centre has officially joined the SUBMARINER Network for Blue Growth EEIG, a registered non-profit European Economic Interest Group (EEIG) that unites diverse organizations from the Baltic Sea region and beyond. 🌍💼 The SUBMARINER Network connects research and educational institutions, business support organizations, government agencies, private enterprises, and civil society, integrating regional perspectives into international systems. It actively contributes to the implementation of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR) and showcases the blue economy at a transnational level as the Horizon Europe Blue Mission Banos Project example. With over 50 member organizations—including 13 full members and 39 associate members—the network covers nine key areas where our researchers can significantly contribute, such as: algae cultivation; sustainable aquaculture and fisheries; multifunctional use of water bodies; protected marine areas, and more. During the recent General Assembly event, the impressive achievements of SUBMARINER members over the past decade, including 37 projects with a total budget exceeding €140 million, and a remarkable website reach of over 1 million views were highlighted! 📊🎉 NCR visit, October 1-2, aimed to introduce our organization to the network’s founders and members, fostering collaborations for future project activities and joining Horizon Europe projects. Our presentation titled “Nature Research Centre Lithuania: Who are we? What do we do?” was delivered by Julija Baniukevic and Judita Koreiviene, where the collaboration opportunities were explored! Congratulations to the SUBMARINER Network comes from Vilnius! We wish you many successful projects ahead! 🚀🌊 Thank you to all the organizers who were behind the scenes: Angela Schindler-Daniels; Efthalia Arvaniti; Ferdi Bulmer and all the team of Submariner secretariat! It was an amazing experience!!!!💛 💚❤️ #NatureResearchCentre #SUBMARINER #MarineSustainability #Collaboration #BlueEconomy

🌊⚓ Exciting news from our first BaltWreck project conference on "Preventing Massive Marine Waters Chemical Pollution from the Leaking Wrecks and Munitions/Weapon Dumps in the South Baltic"! 🛳️🔩 On September 17-18 the conference was held in Gdańsk, Poland aimed to launch a transformative three-year project dedicated to addressing the pressing environmental challenges posed by sunken vessels and munitions in the Baltic Sea. This initiative aims to significantly reduce the harm these remnants cause to the delicate ecosystems and biodiversity of our marine environments. Nature Research Centre Ecotoxicology Laboratory scientists, Dr. Milda Stankevičiūtė and Dr. Janina Pažusienė delivered a compelling talk on the "Biological Effects of CWAs: Towards an Improved Assessment of Chemical Pollution in the Baltic Sea," emphasizing the impact of buried chemical weapons on aquatic life and the importance of integrating biological-chemical monitoring to assess environmental pollution. Stay tuned for more updates on our work to protect marine ecosystems! 🌍💧 #BALTWRECK #MarineConservation #BalticSea #EnvironmentalProtection #SustainableFuture #ChemicalPollution #Ecotoxicology #Collaboration #Biodiversity #OceanHealth #NRC

🌍🔬✨ **Better Together: A Milestone in Biodiversity Genomics!** Scientists from 33 European countries have joined forces to generate reference genomes that celebrate our continent's rich biodiversity. The ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas Pilot Project has successfully produced high-quality reference genomes for 98 species, paving the way for a new model of inclusive and equitable biodiversity genomics. The members of the ERGA council representing #Lithuania are scientists of the Nature Research Centre, dr. Laima Baltrûnaitë and dr. Vaidas Palinauskas. The scientists contributed to the pilot genomic project, together with their colleagues from Poland offering to sequence the genome of one of the most protected bird species in Europe, aquatic warbler Acrocephalus paludicola. These species are included in the Lithuanian Red Book and in the list of strictly protected animal, plant and mushroom species of the Republic of Lithuania. 🔗 🌍 Check out the press release for more details: https://lnkd.in/eT_ebTCX 📚 Explore the full collection of #ERGAPilot papers in this new collection: https://lnkd.in/euCfYeVz This groundbreaking initiative highlights the power of collaboration, enabling researchers to address challenges and share invaluable insights. From chromosome-level genome assemblies in Greece to the sequencing of critically protected species like the aquatic warbler, ERGA is setting new standards for global biodiversity conservation. As we continue to unlock the potential of genomic data, ERGA is not only enhancing our understanding of biodiversity but also fostering sustainable practices for the future. Together, we can ensure that genomic resources are accessible to all, regardless of borders! 🌱🌊 Join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement and the bright future it heralds for biodiversity genomics! #Biodiversity #Genomics #ERGA #Collaboration #Sustainability

🌍✨ Exciting News from the Nature Research Centre! 🎉🔬 We are thrilled to announce that last month, on August 26, 2024, our postdoctoral fellow, Michal Šujan, was awarded by the prestigious International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) Early Career Scientist Medal during the opening ceremony of the 37th International Geological Congress in Busan, South Korea! This esteemed recognition, conferred once every four years, celebrates exceptional achievements in geology. Michal's groundbreaking research in the application of cosmogenic nuclides in geochronology and sedimentology has truly set him apart. Congratulations, Michal! Your dedication and contributions inspire us all! 🌟 #Geology #Research #IUGS #NatureResearchCentre #ScienceCommunication 

🌊🌍 Exciting News from Nature Research Centre! 🌿 Biologists Agnė Bučaitė and Vita Žvynakytė from our Laboratory of Ecotoxicology this August participated in the "Our Common Baltic" training organized by Coalition Clean Baltic (CCB) in beautiful Kerteminde, Denmark. Together with young scientists and environmental enthusiasts from 7 countries, they deepened their understanding of the Baltic Sea's ecological state and its protection. 🌊✨ Highlights included: - Visits to the Marine Biological Research Center (SDU Sønderborg - University of Southern Denmark) - Engaging lectures on environmental protection, pollution, and biodiversity  - Hands-on workshops introducing the CoastWatch initiative and plastic monitoring to identify waste sources This collaboration fuels our commitment to safeguard our seas and promote citizen science. 💪💚 #NatureResearch #Ecotoxicology #BalticSea #EnvironmentalProtection #CitizenScience

🎉🌿🐝 We are thrilled to congratulate Dr. Laima Blazyte-Cereskiene, the head of the Chemical Ecology and Behavior Laboratory at the Nature Research Centre, on receiving recognition from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania for her tireless and longstanding work in the field of apiculture science! 🐝✨ Learn more about her research here: https://lnkd.in/dAvpP3cN Stay tuned to learn more about her and other researchers impactful work! #Recognition #Apiculture #ScienceExcellence #NatureResearchCentre 🌿🔬

🌱🔬🌍 Last week, Nature Research Centre delegation had the pleasure of visiting UAB Nando, a leading biotechnology company based in #Lithuania, specializing in high added-value microbiological products and chemical additives for agriculture and industry. 🌿 Founded in 2007, Nando has emerged as a pioneer in the Baltic region, offering a diverse portfolio of over 50 innovative products, ranging from biostimulants and surfactants to solutions for livestock production and environmental improvement. 🌾 Their popular microbiological products such as “BioNPKPowderS“, “BioTero“, and “Bio Spektrum“, along with surfactants like “PeriPlus Leaf“ and “pH Water Power“, are making waves in more than 30 countries across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and South America. 🤝 We are excited about the potential synergies and project ideas that may stem from our fruitful meeting with Nando. A big thank you for the warm welcome, and we look forward to a successful collaboration ahead! 🌱🔬🌍 Gintare Grybauskaite Kaminskiene, PhD; Jonas Ignatavičius, Daiva Burokiene, Elena Serviene, Ausrys Balevicius, Julija Baniukevic #Biotechnology #Innovation #Sustainability #Collaboration #NatureResearchCentre #Nando #ScienceAndIndustry #HorizonEurope

📢💦🚢 Exciting News Alert! 🚢💦📢 We are thrilled to announce the launch of the #BALTWRECK project aimed at preventing massive marine water chemical pollution from leaking wrecks and munition/weapon dumps in the South Baltic region! 🌊⚓ ⏰ Running from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027, with a total budget of €3.83m, #BALTWRECK is funded by €3.06m from the European Regional Development Fund via the Interreg South Baltic Programme. 🌍💰 The goal of #BALTWRECK is to reduce pollution of the Baltic Sea by developing wreck management methods, including diagnostics, remediation technologies, pilot testing, and assessing toxicological risks for marine ecosystems. The project will also provide recommendations for policymakers and local marine administrations. Join us in following the project's progress and impact on marine waters and environmental protection! 💦🪸🦀🪼 #BALTWRECK Consortium includes 14 partners from Poland, Lithuania, Germany, and Sweden: 🌐🤝 Coordinated by- the Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery, Polish Academy of Sciences (IMP PAN). Project partners: University of Gdansk, @Association Polish Communes Euroregion Baltic Gdynia Maritime University, Klaipeda University, Leibniz-Institut für Ostseeforschung Warnemünde , @JT Ship Service GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel, Nature Research Centre (Milda Stankevičiūtė), Chalmers University of Technology, Umweltbundesamt - German Environment Agency, north.io GmbH, @CleanEnergy LTd, Jagiellonian University Explore the diverse range of partners contributing to #BALTWRECK's success in tackling marine pollution and protecting our waters. 🌊🌿 👉 Associated Partners: Lithuanian Environmental Protection Agency, Association of Sea Cities and Municipalities, Tourism Association Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Polish Register of Shipping Joint-Stock Company, Maritime Office Gdynia, Stegna Municipality, Tolkmicko Commune/RATUSZ TOLKMICKO, Pomorskie Voivodeship, Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke), HELCOM - Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission, State Agency for Environment, Nature Conservation and Geology Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Follow our journey and be part of the solution! 🌊🌿👣 #NatureResearchCentre #MarineConservation #EnvironmentalProtection #ResearchInitiative #Interreg #SouthBaltic #EU #EuropeanUnion #SustainableMarineWaters #SustainableWaters A photo taken from @BALTWRECK Conference

🎉🇱🇹 Exciting News: 🎖️Dr. Valerijus Rašomavičius from Nature Research Centre was awarded by the Order of the Cross of Vytis for Merits to Lithuania! 🇱🇹🎖️ On Saturday, on the occasion of the State Day, President Gitanas Nausėda honored nearly 80 Lithuanian and foreign citizens with state orders and medals. Among the awardees were foreign partners, Lithuanian officials, artists, cultural figures, educators, healthcare professionals, and the creators of the centennial Song Festival. We are thrilled, proud, and congratulate our colleague, Dr. Valerijus Rašomavičius , Head of the Flora and Geobotany Laboratory at the Nature Research Centre! Join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement and follow our colleague's inspiring journey! 🌟👏 #NatureResearchCentre #ProudMoment #Achievement #Lithuania #Recognition