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An Bollen

@anbollen

Freelancing ecologist with over 15 years of experience in biodiversity conservation. Passionate scuba diver with a soft spot for islands.

 Brussels Belgium
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Joined July 2011
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Cliomate cartoon of the day: Summing up status! By @kaltoons
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Audrey@Thenaudrey28 Jun 2021
The summary video of our LIFE platform meeting on Ecological Connectivity is out 👍🦋- thanks to the great job of my #Neemo colleagues! @LIFEprogramme #LIFE4nature #LIFEconnectivity @anbollen @LynneBarratt1 @Clare__Taylor youtu.be/xjQHwr5yLq8
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Beautiful #FridayFilm from #Principe sharing the work of @FaunaFloraInt in this idyllic spot #turtles #fishing #SmallScaleFisheries #SustainableOceanEconomy
Fundação Príncipe (@FundaPrincipe) profile pictureFundação Príncipe@FundaPrincipe21 May 2021
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@FundaPrincipe has partnered with @FaunaFloraInt, @OikosONGD and #Marapa in establishing a network of marine protected areas across São Tomé & Príncipe through a co-management approach with the local communities, with support from @BlueActionFund and @ArcadiaFund.
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@FundaPrincipe has partnered with @FaunaFloraInt, @OikosONGD and #Marapa in establishing a network of marine protected areas across São Tomé & Príncipe through a co-management approach with the local communities, with support from @BlueActionFund and @ArcadiaFund.
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Fabulous to see an amazing #restoration project in action and excited to see what the #marine environment holds! ⁦@FaunaFloraInt⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-a…

Redonda: The Caribbean island transformed into an eco haven

After invasive rats and goats were removed from Redonda, the island's wildlife has been thriving.

bbc.co.uk
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How's the #LIFEprogramme contributing to a greener 🌎? It has been 🔑 in establishing the #Natura2000 network & supporting the #EUBiodiversity strategy for 2030. 🦉 Join us on 4 March to learn how to discuss further actions for #OurNature 👉 europa.eu/!TD46Dd #LIFE4Nature
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Focus on nature based solutions instead of the hi-tech solutions @siftedeu sifted.eu/articles/forget-ca… #naturalintelligence
We couldn't agree more! 😍#rewilding ow.ly/D55V50Dlc6w
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Help @birdlifecyprus to call on Cypriot government to annul the weakening of its bird protection law, which undermines a 20-year effort to protect migratory #songbirds from being illegally killed. Sign & share #petition: change.org/ampelopouliaSOS @BirdLifeEurope
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Interested in the #EU #nature and #biodiversity #policy combined with experiences from the @LIFEprogramme Apply now! Deadline extended to 18/8. More info attached. linkedin.com/posts/prospect-…
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Jan Mees@jmeesvliz7 Jul 2020
Why we need sharks: the true nature of the ocean's 'monstrous villains' theguardian.com/environment/…

Why we need sharks: the true nature of the ocean's 'monstrous villains'

Why did dolphins get Flipper while sharks got Jaws? These majestic, diverse animals bring balance to the ocean ecosystem – and they’re in grave danger

theguardian.com
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Wow! Check all these sunfish! We get occasional ones in the #hebrides over summer but nothing like this! Flip flap
KSBW Action News 8 (@ksbw) profile pictureKSBW Action News 8@ksbw15 Jun 2020
HOLY GUACAMOLA: A large school of sunfish (Mola Mola) was seen on a field trip at Breakwater Cove in Monterey over the weekend. #monterey #montereybay @MontereyAq @HopkinsMarine
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One more week to go for our #webinar 'LIFE stepping up to save #bugs!' Register today ec.europa.eu/easme/en/webina… #EULife20 #EUpollinators #EUbiodiversity If you work on #pollinators pollinators, make sure to include your initiative on this great EU Info Hive bit.ly/37mXTig
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Happy #WorldBeeDay2020 ! Looking for #funding for your #invertebrates #conservation project in the #EU? Join us for this interesting webinar on 18 June to find out more @LIFEprogramme. Sign up here ec.europa.eu/easme/en/webina…
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@LIFEProgramme20 May 2020
It’s #WorldBeeDay! Bees 🐝 and all invertebrates 🦋 keep our planet healthy and have a great impact on the future of our food. Join this webinar to learn how LIFE funding can help protect our little helpers ➡️ europa.eu/!TN96HC #EUBiodiversity #EUpollinators
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Britons want quality of life indicators to take priority over economy theguardian.com/society/2020…
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Find out how our #forests have changed in the last thirty years – this Thursday #FRA2020
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Happy for the selection of our #docu at #GoodNatured Shortfilm Festival and to share the #positive #community #conservation dynamics of #Savaia (Samoa) with a wider audience! Thanks @ConservOptimism - in collaboration with @DroneEntity
IslandStoriesofChange (@ChangeIsland) profile pictureIslandStoriesofChange@ChangeIsland28 Apr 2020
Proud that our #docu on #Community #conservation in Savaia (#Samoa) got selected for Goodnatured Festival @ConservOptimism. Screening online on 29th May in category #People & #Nature: Communities, Heroes & Wellbeing. Teaser bit.ly/2KDQ50X #isoc @anbollen @DroneEntity
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Jan Mees@jmeesvliz28 Apr 2020
Silence is golden for whales as lockdown reduces ocean noise theguardian.com/environment/…
Silence is golden for whales as lockdown reduces ocean noise

Silence is golden for whales as lockdown reduces ocean noise

Drop in underwater noise levels allows scientists to study effects of quieter oceans on marine wildlife

theguardian.com
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Have you always wanted to see the beautiful fauna in the sea around Madagascar? The Marine adventure trip is perfect for you! This trip is hosted by An Bollen. During the trip you will visit several tropical coral reefs, seagrass beds, vast sandy beaches, rocky islets etc. etc.
Image from Mora Travel (@mora_travel)
Image from Mora Travel (@mora_travel)
Image from Mora Travel (@mora_travel)
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Jan Mees@jmeesvliz15 Apr 2020
Opinion: We need a global movement to transform ocean science for a better world pnas.org/content/early/2020/…
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