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How Scientists Track Invasive Pink Salmon in Iceland Rivers
 How Scientists Track Invasive Pink Salmon in Iceland Rivers 1024 768 PHAROS Project
Iceland’s crystal-clear salmon rivers are under threat from invasive pink salmon. PHAROS is using automated environmental DNA sampling to detect them earlier than any angler could. In 2025, the system beat human observers by nearly a month. This is what that looks like in practice. read more
What are Smart Enhanced Reefs?
 What are Smart Enhanced Reefs? 1024 768 PHAROS Project

Smart Enhanced Reefs concrete blocks dropped into the sea. For decades, that was roughly the state of artificial reef technology. The idea was simple: give marine life something to grab onto, and biodiversity would follow. And to an extent, it…

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What is a Digital Twin Ocean?
 What is a Digital Twin Ocean? 1 1 PHAROS Project
A Digital Twin Ocean is a virtual replica of the ocean using real-time data, AI, and modelling. Here’s how it works and why it matters for marine conservation. read more
PHAROS at ECSA 2026: Building Connections for Blue Schools and Citizen Science
 PHAROS at ECSA 2026: Building Connections for Blue Schools and Citizen Science 1024 726 PHAROS Project

The PHAROS project was represented at the European Citizen Science Association Conference 2026 (ECSA 2026), held from 3 to 6 March at the University of Oulu, Finland. The conference, themed “Citizen Science between Centre and Periphery,” brought together more than…

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What are Marine Protected Areas?
 What are Marine Protected Areas? 1024 683 PHAROS Project
Not all Marine Protected Areas offer the same level of protection. Learn about key differences between the four main types and their conservation purpose. read more
These New Rules Threaten Europe’s Seaweed Producers 
 These New Rules Threaten Europe’s Seaweed Producers  901 427 PHAROS Project
The new European Commission legislation will impose substantially stricter limits on iodine and heavy metals in seaweed products. read more
Citizens Become Scientists in Canary Islands “BioBlitz”
 Citizens Become Scientists in Canary Islands “BioBlitz” 1024 768 PHAROS Project
On 31 January 2026, families, snorkellers, and divers came with a purpose to document what lives in the water during the BioBlitz day. read more
Marine BioBlitz Day at the Museo Atlántico, Lanzarote
 Marine BioBlitz Day at the Museo Atlántico, Lanzarote 640 356 PHAROS Project
Beneath Lanzarote’s waters, 300 sculptures have transformed into living reefs. Citizen scientists reveal how art accelerates ocean restoration. read more
Best Practices in Living Labs Report
 Best Practices in Living Labs Report 1024 594 PHAROS Project
The first “Best Practices in Living Labs Implementation” workshop, organised at the Clúster Marítimo de Canarias on January 30, 2026, and forming part of the PHAROS Project series, brought together a consortium of European projects. read more
Citizen Science Marine Day at the Biotopo de Arguineguín
 Citizen Science Marine Day at the Biotopo de Arguineguín 1024 576 PHAROS Project
Since 1991, Gran Canaria’s Biotopo de Arguineguín transformed barren seabed into thriving reef. PHAROS scientists reveal what 34 years teaches us. read more
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