
SponBIODIV Data Supports the Establishment of Marine Protected Areas in Greece
Greek researchers from the SponBIODIV consortium played an active role in the study that led to the designation of the new National Marine Park in the Ionian Sea

Greek researchers from the SponBIODIV consortium played an active role in the study that led to the designation of the new National Marine Park in the Ionian Sea

All partners of the SponBIODIV consortium gattered together during the 12th WSC to disseminate their work & strengthen international collaboration

Portuguese researchers from the SponBIODIV consortium are leading the study of the enigmatic Gorringe Bank

Partners are continuing their extensive field activities throughout 2025

A recent study by SponBIODIV researchers provides new insights into the ecological significance and vulnerability of rock sponges in the deep waters of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.

A SponBIODIV project meeting took place at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) in April 2025, reinforcing international collaboration between Brazilian and Greek research teams.
Abstract Submission Extended until the 25th April

A student workshop on deep sea taxonomy was recently conducted in Porto, bringing together researchers and academic students.

A specialized workshop on Porifera taxonomy was recently conducted in Paris, bringing together aspiring scientists and experts sponge taxonomists.

Members of all 10 partners of the consortium gather to discuss and share the project’s progress.