🦞Climate change and bait shortages are reshaping lobster diets and thermal stress in the Gulf of Maine. This study shows temperature–diet effects on metabolism, stress tolerance, and survival. Bait guidelines are critical. Full article ⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...

Thermal acclimation and meal item shape postprandial aerobic performance in the American lobster (Homarus americanus)

Abstract. Rapid warming in the Gulf of Maine and shifts in bait usage in Maine’s lobster industry are altering the thermal and nutritional landscapes for A

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✳️ Introducing our new #SpecialIssue: Insights and Tools from Biologging for Conservation Physiology ✳️ Featuring #Biologging research in freshwater, marine and terrestrial ecosystems 🐋 🐨 Bookmark the special issue to see new papers as they are published ➡️ shorturl.at/kSXnq

How off the press: Hollers et al. quantify the energetic consequences of going from rest to non-resting in humpback whales. Super helpful when evaluating impacts of disturbance academic.oup.com/conphys/arti... www.mmrphawaii.org/post/new-pub... @conphysjournal.bsky.social

New publication: Energetic benefits of resting behaviour in humpback whale mother–calf pairs revealed by biologging and UAS-photogrammetry

We are excited to share our newest publication in Conservation Physiology on humpback whale mother-calf energetics written by PhD candidate Gussie Hollers and coauthors! Link to the full paper: doi.or...

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💡Nighttime artificial light is affecting coastal life. 🐟️ This study reveals that fish exposed to artificial light show metabolic changes which increase their predation risk.🐟️ Read here⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...

Artificial light at night suppresses the metabolic response of a coral reef fish to a virtual predator

Abstract. Artificial light at night is an increasingly widespread feature of coastal environments and is known to alter animal physiology, but its effects

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🐋 New #BioLogging article: Human disturbance and ecosystem changes are driving higher energy depletion in humpback whale mother–calf pairs, raising concerns for whale health and population recovery. Read here⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...

New paper on the effects of artificial light on metabolic response to predation from our collaboration with Suzie Mills' lab at CRIOBE out now in @conphysjournal.bsky.social! Cool virtual reality ✅ Cute clownfish ✅ What more could you want? @shaunkillen.bsky.social doi.org/10.1093/conp...

Artificial light at night suppresses the metabolic response of a coral reef fish to a virtual predator

Abstract. Artificial light at night is an increasingly widespread feature of coastal environments and is known to alter animal physiology, but its effects

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Physiological monitoring is key to understanding animal responses to environmental stress. This #toolbox study tests implantable biologgers in guanacos, highlighting why species-specific device choice matters for both welfare and data quality. Read here ⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...

Assessing the potential of subcutaneous biologging tools for physiological monitoring in a large terrestrial mammal, the Guanaco (Lama guanicoe)

Abstract. Physiological responses of animals to environmental and anthropogenic stressors are fundamental to effective conservation and wildlife management

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✳️ Introducing our new #SpecialIssue: Insights and Tools from Biologging for Conservation Physiology ✳️ Featuring #Biologging research in freshwater, marine and terrestrial ecosystems 🐋 🐨 Bookmark the special issue to see new papers as they are published ➡️ shorturl.at/kSXnq

Live-traded aquatic animals like shrimp face fluctuating, stressful conditions during transport. This review highlights how ecophysiological approaches can drive more ethical and sustainable aquaculture practices. Read the full article ⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...

An ecophysiological approach to improving health outcomes of ornamental shrimp during aquarium trade and transportation

Abstract. Ecophysiology examines the interactions between an organism’s physiology and its environment. It seeks to understand how an organism functions an

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Watch this space! The paper in @conphysjournal.bsky.social should come out very soon. 🐟💉🐂

Bob Wong@bbmwong.bsky.social · 2w ago

How does endocrine disrupting pollution impact immunity and reproduction in fish? @upama.bsky.social sharing results from our latest research paper at #ISBE2026. #BobWongLab

Reusing your own text - efficient or unethical? Check out our new editorial exploring the ethics, limits, and implications of text recycling. 🖥️ With expert contributions from @andreafuller.bsky.social @kruthsatz.bsky.social & editorial staff Read here⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...

How do we test fish thermal tolerance on a warming planet? Our latest #Perspective article examines current methods, and the authors propose more ecologically relevant alternatives. Dive in⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...

The relevance and application of measures of thermal tolerance to fish ecology, conservation and aquaculture

Abstract. Over the past 20 years, the fish research community has invested considerable effort into measuring the thermal tolerance limits of many freshwat

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Thermal tolerance of adult Chinook salmon is well studied, but what about juveniles? This study assessed upper thermal limits of juvenile salmon using three different methodologies, to advance knowledge and improve conservation planning. Read here⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...

Effects of ecologically relevant acclimation temperature on upper thermal limits of juvenile Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)

Abstract. Pacific salmon currently experience temperatures in freshwater that can reach or exceed their upper thermal limits, but little is known about the

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Can you recycle your own previously published text? While COPE guidelines exist, many authors are unaware of them, so we address this issue in a new editorial: academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...

Text recycling: defining the boundaries of acceptable reuse of one’s own work

Text recycling, or the re-use of one’s own previously published text, is a widespread yet underrecognized issue in academic publishing. Many authors remain

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Come to our session tomorrow morning in Modulo 2.1 at 9am! We have a great lineup of talks! Thank you to our sponsors @conphysjournal.bsky.social and @csz-sczofficial.bsky.social!

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Join @cosimaporteus.bsky.social at the #SEBconference in Florence. Book your place now ⬇️ www.sebiology.org/events/seb-a... Check out our animal sessions ⬇️ www.sebiology.org/events/seb-a... More information ⬇️ www.sebiology.org/events/seb-a... Early Bird registration closes on Friday 15/05 ⏳

Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social is proud to sponsor the Bidder Lecture at the annual SEB Conference in Florence @sebiology.bsky.social

Can humans provide a “scarecrow effect” by sheltering prey from human-averse predators? Find out in this study which compared hormone profiles in eider duck exposed to different levels of predation and human disturbance. Read here ⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...

The @conphysjournal.bsky.social Editor-in-Chief, @andreafuller.bsky.social, shares reflections on community, diversity, impact, and the journal’s direction in this new editorial. Read it here: academic.oup.com/conphys/arti... #ConservationPhysiology #SEB

Two years at the editor’s desk: reflections on community, diversity and impact

As I conclude my second year as Editor-in-Chief of Conservation Physiology, I look back on a challenging but enjoyable period, shaped by my commitment to m

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Epaulette sharks are a reef dwelling species with unusually high tolerance for low oxygen and acidification. This Perspective highlights the value of epaulette sharks as a model for shark conservation. Full article⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...

The ideal candidate for the job: how epaulette sharks (Hemiscyllium ocellatum) have emerged as a model for climate-ready shark conservation

Abstract. Sharks and rays are among the most threatened vertebrates; yet, mechanistic data to predict their responses to climate change remain sparse. We a

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Together, climate change and infectious disease threaten the physiology and immune function of amphibians. This study explores the interplay between temperature, immune response and locomotion in frogs. Read here⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...

Thermal and immunological stress modulate the locomotor performance of female Xenopus laevis frogs

Abstract. Temperature strongly influences physiological performance and immune function in ectotherms, making ectotherms like amphibians particularly vulne

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Attending #SEB2026 in Florence? Connect with fellow delegates before the conference begins. Join the #Florence 2026 Networking Group to introduce yourself, arrange meet-ups, connect with researchers in your field, and make the most of your conference experience: www.sebiology.org/resource/con...

Connect with fellow delegates: Join the Florence 2026 Networking Group

Attending the SEB Annual Conference 2026 in Florence? Join our dedicated Networking Group to connect with fellow delegates, arrange meet-ups, share plans, and make the most of your conference experien...

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Check out the new editorial from our Editor-in-Chief @andreafuller.bsky.social, reflecting on the Journal’s growing diversity in areas of expertise and global outreach, and on supporting #EarlyCareerResearchers who enrich the discipline with fresh insights. Read here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...

Living Biology 🎧 is here! A new SEB #Podcast from the Society for Experimental Biology (@sebiology.bsky.social) exploring the people and ideas behind experimental biology. 🚨 Launch special: 2 episodes available now Listen here: www.sebiology.org/ressources/s...

A new hormonal marker for tracking rhino pregnancy. This new #ConPhysinAction piece by Caroline Terry highlights how Arbogast et al. developed a tool to better monitor the notoriously long and unpredictable process of rhino pregnancies. Links in 🧵 ⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...

My reflections on two years as Editor-in-Chief for @conphysjournal.bsky.social It’s been a privilege to help shape and grow this incredible community. doi.org/10.1093/conp...

Two years at the editor’s desk: reflections on community, diversity and impact

As I conclude my second year as Editor-in-Chief of Conservation Physiology, I look back on a challenging but enjoyable period, shaped by my commitment to m

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You are what you eat : New paper using fatty acid profiles to link nutrient deficiencies in salmon eggs with the dietary composition of adult salmon, showing how ocean prey dynamics can impact egg thiamine levels.🐟️ Read more ➡️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...

Fatty acid profiles recorded in ocean prey and California salmonine eggs reveal maternal ocean diets linked to thiamine deficiency

Abstract. Following the principle ‘you are what you eat’, fatty acid signatures (FASs) of adult fish tissues, when compared with those of potential prey, c

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Catch of the day: New paper shows novel methods of non-invasive tracking of fish movements during catch-and-release fishing can predict physiological stress, helping identify fishing practices which best support fish health and survival. Read here ➡️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...

Dynamic time warping analysis of accelerometry data: a tool for interpreting fine-scale movement patterns during fish angling events

Abstract. Post-release survival in catch-and-release fisheries is highly variable and context dependent, yet management agencies often apply uniform surviv

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Call for papers!📢 We're inviting submissions for our upcoming #SpecialIssue: Applications of Mechanistic Modelling in Biodiversity Conservation. We welcome papers linking modelling with conservation policy and practice. 🖥️ 🌍️ More info ➡️ academic.oup.com/conphys/page...

Learn how to respond to reviewers with confidence. In a recent article from @conphysjournal.bsky.social, members of the editorial team share practical tips for responding to peer review: oxford.ly/3RKFZB5

Looking for practical advice to support translating your research to a wider audience? Keep an eye out for our ongoing #CommunityConversations series, covering topics ranging from academic publishing and writing to collaboration and research impact. Discover here➡️ www.sebiology.org/resource/new...

New Community Conversations videos now available On-Demand

New on-demand Community Conversations videos are now available, offering practical insights and career advice for early career researchers in conservation physiology and beyond.

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