Riccardo Mazza

Nature lover and master student at @uva enrolled in “Ecology and Evolution” track. Currently involved in coral reef project related to climate change in Curaçao

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@Elite_4_J Houndoom

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#gym of the #day ☀️

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Memories of a weekend full of happiness☀️❤️

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@pokemon_daily

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@TerryTheBuneary Alakazam and Metagross

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@TerryTheBuneary Torterra, Decidue and Sceptile🤗

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Lagoa Misteriosa in Jardim, Brazil is a giant flooded sinkhole known for its crystal-blue water and incredible visibility.

With over 220 m (722 ft) of explored depth, it’s among Brazil’s deepest submerged caves—and its true depth is still unknown.

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When Science Paints It's Masterpiece.

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How long do animals live?

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How far can animals identify us?

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[ICRS Student & Early Career Chapter @ICRSreefstudent]

🔬 Seeing Corals Like Never Before!

With a diver-operated microscope, scientists can now watch individual microalgae inside coral tissue performing photosynthesis live, underwater. Revealing secrets behind bleaching & coral health.

🔗 https://t.co/U6T3sSWFm3

#MotivationMonday

[ICRS Student & Early Career Chapter @ICRSreefstudent]

🦀🚕 King Crabs Calling ‘Sea Pigs’ for a Lift!
In a wild ocean twist, young king crabs have been spotted hitchhiking on sea pigs across the seafloor. Nearly 25% of sea pigs studied carried a crab—buddy system or underwater uber?

🔗 Learn more
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By @spijna1

[ICRS Student & Early Career Chapter @ICRSreefstudent]

🆕 New Coral Species Hiding in Plain Sight!
Researchers discovered 5 new table coral species in the Great Barrier Reef,all mistaken for one common coral before. Advanced DNA revealed a hidden biodiversity treasure🪸

🔗 https://t.co/pDDtUf9VHf

#MotivationMonday

By @spijna1

[ICRS Student & Early Career Chapter @ICRSreefstudent]

🌌 Deep-sea magic!

Meet Bathydevius caudactylus, the “mystery mollusc” that swims in complete darkness with a gelatinous hood and paddle-like tail. It glows to distract predators, an ocean marvel from 2,600 m deep.

credit: https://t.co/ThMGzT40bJ
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[ICRS Student & Early Career Chapter @ICRSreefstudent]

🌿 🌊 Hidden Chemistry, Big Impact!
Coral reefs release thousands of unique organic compounds, fueling microbes that keep reefs healthy and resilient.
New research reveals a secret engine for reef life.

🔗https://t.co/J93nUZf2El

#MotivationMonday

by @spijna1

[ICRS Student & Early Career Chapter @ICRSreefstudent]

🧬🪸 Coral eDNA Robots: Revolutionizing Reef Monitoring!
Scientists at OIST have developed an eDNA + mini-ROV system to map reef biodiversity. It detects 83/85 coral genera using just seawater!

🔗 https://t.co/Qy45G87TCm

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[ICRS Student & Early Career Chapter @ICRSreefstudent]

🪸🌊 Scientists from @MARHEcenter & @NektonMission just mapped giant deep reefs in the Maldives!
These ancient “super reefs” thrive in the twilight zone & may help restore damaged coral ecosystems.

Credit: https://t.co/cWzKrNIux9

By @spijna1

[ICRS Student & Early Career Chapter @ICRSreefstudent]

🪸🎵 Coral babies can hear!
Larvae use reef sounds to find home. Scientists now play recordings underwater to help reefs regrow—a brilliant way to bring life back to damaged coral habitats.

🔗 https://t.co/dnixPFMw3U

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By @spijna1

[ICRS Student & Early Career Chapter @ICRSreefstudent]

🪸🌊 Hidden coral cities!

Scientists just found ancient “super reefs” in the Maldives’ twilight zone, thriving reefs that may help restore shallow corals threatened by climate change.

Source: https://t.co/cWzKrNJ2mH

By @spijna1

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