New Publication – Groundfish Distribution in a Changing Ocean

We’re pleased to highlight a new publication co-authored by Jón Sólmundsson and Ingibjörg G. Jónsdóttir, both from the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (MFRI) and members of the B-USEFUL project. …

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B-USEFUL MEDIA – Behind the MEDITS Survey

Ever wondered how marine biodiversity data is collected across the Mediterranean? Our latest video takes you behind the scenes of the MEDITS survey, an annual scientific campaign that has monitored …

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Rising Risk from Alien Species in the Mediterranean: B-USEFUL Partners at HCMR Present Key Findings at GFCM Meeting

In April 2025, B-USEFUL partner Stratos Batziakas, from the HCMR (Hellenic Centre for Marine Research), presented key findings at the GFCM Subregional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean (SRC-EM), shedding light …

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#MeetTheScientist – Jérémy Carlot Joins B-USEFUL as Postdoctoral Researcher

We’re excited to welcome Jérémy Carlot, a new postdoctoral researcher, to the B-USEFUL team! In his #MeetTheScientist video, Jérémy reflects on his past work to now examine how fisheries have …

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#MeetTheScientist: Martin Lindegren, B-USEFUL Coordinator

We’re pleased to introduce Martin Lindegren, coordinator of the B-USEFUL project and researcher at DTU Aqua – Technical University of Denmark. In this short video, filmed at one of his …

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COISPA Highlights: MEDITS Data Now Open Access & Insights on Marine Pressures

Our partners at the COISPA Foundation have been actively contributing to key developments in marine biodiversity monitoring and research. MEDITS Trawl Survey Data Now Open Access The B-USEFUL team welcomes …

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IPMA Hosts Workshop on Habitat Sensitivity to Climate and Fisheries Stressors

As part of B-USEFUL Work Package 4 (Task 4.1), the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) hosted a two-day workshop on Habitat Sensitivity on April 9–10, 2025. The …

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Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN) for Marine Biodiversity

Highlights from the Joint Kick-Off of the Clusters: Restore & Protect Marine Biodiversity and Reducing Bycatch What is the Knowledge Exchange Network (KEX) for Marine Biodiversity? The KEX is a …

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Successful B-USEFUL Third Annual Meeting held at Cefas, Lowestoft

In November 2024, the Third Annual Meeting for B-USEFUL was held, where all B-USEFUL partners came together – and this time it was hosted at Cefas, the Centre for Environment, …

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New MSc Student Joins B-USEFUL!

We are excited to welcome Julien Ledoux to the B-USEFUL team! Julien is a master’s student in Environmental Engineering at DTU, currently pursuing a double degree with Centrale Nantes in …

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Exploring Marine Science Through Play: A Night with DTU Aqua

Discover Marine Life at DTU Aqua’s Interactive Event! In Copenhagen, DTU Aqua, together with B-USEFUL, hosted an engaging public event where visitors of all ages had the unique opportunity to …

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B-USEFUL Annual Meeting 2023: A Milestone of Collaboration and Progress in Palma de Mallorca

The B-USEFUL partners gathered at the amazing Palma Aquarium from October 31st to November 3rd, 2023, for an inspiring and productive Annual Meeting. This year’s event, hosted by IEO-CSIC, marked …

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