In May 2016, scientists observed an intense algal bloom very close to the Belgian coast. They managed this by using the European satellite Sentinel-2. This satellite can help monitor areas that are unreachable for a research vessel.
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06/07/2017
Algal Bloom Along Belgian Coast Detected From Space
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Kelle Moreau
27/06/2017
Belgian Researchers Join Investigation Into Cause of Ebola Outbreak in Congo
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Reinout VerbekeA small-scale Ebola epidemic broke out in northern Congo in May was contained relatively quickly.
30/03/2017
Aerial Surveillance Results 2016
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Sigrid MaebeIn 2016 RBINS flew a total of 273 hours on missions to observe the North Sea from the air. Our operators detected 33 instances of pollution caused by vessels at sea: 13 operational discharges and 20 accidental discharges.
17/03/2017
Update on the Environmental Effects of Wind farms in Belgian Waters
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Sigrid MaebeIn Belgian waters, three wind farms are now operational, one is under construction, and five more will be constructed in the near future.
31/01/2017
First Observation of a Dwarf Sperm Whale in Belgium
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Sigrid MaebeOn Sunday the 22nd of January 2017 there was a special observation at sea: a very rare marine mammal, a dwarf sperm whale (Kogia sima) has been spotted near Ostend!
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