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The Coalition for Conservation Genetics is now on LinkedIn! Please follow us, and please RT to share the news! We have a series of 8 posts coming for the next few days of preparing for the CBD COP so be sure to check it each day! www.linkedin.com/company/coal... #COP17 #Yerevan #Armenia

The effective size of the Scandinavian wolf population is too small for both short- and long-term conservation

Joachim Mergeay@jmergeay.bsky.social · last mo.

We calculated the effective size of the Scandinavian wolf population every year since its founding from the entire pedigree. Why? Because we could. But also because this population is vulnerable, and policy keeps pushing for lower and lower conservation targets 1/ #consgen

Christina Hvilsom highlighting the importance of a clear co- creation process, to make a difference in conservation in #ginamo #consgen #consgenmeeting2026

Data gathering that took 1–2 weeks now takes ~1 hour with the new multi-agent AI tool built by Samuel Vander Velpen (@vicuniwgtn.bsky.social) for #GuardIAS to accelerate research on #InvasiveAlienSpecies. Demo: gias-tool.streamlit.app GitHub: github.com/Nelson-AI-Labs/GIAS.git

Mental note for next time: write "DL: 7 August". It seems some potential north American applicants think the deadline has passed, but in Europe, 7.8 = deadline in 3 weeks 😅, so there is still time to apply!

Craig Primmer@fishcongen.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Thanks to a couple of recent Ws on the funding front, we have 3 open postdoc positions in Helsinki, Finland in the field of salmonid fish ecological and evolutionary genomics. DL 7.8. More details in advert: jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki...

It was a great pleasure to host the #GuardIAS #SummerSchool, thanks everyone for joining! We also had a chance to declare some areas IAS-free while enjoying the beautiful landscapes near Bodø

GuardIAS@guardias.bsky.social · 3mo ago

That’s a wrap on the 2026 #GuardIAS #SummerSchool at Nord University in Bodø, Norway! 🇳🇴🧬 A huge thank you to all the brilliant trainers and trainees for a busy and productive week 👏 🔗 Read the full recap: guardias.eu/highlights-f... #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions #InvasiveAlienSpecies

💻🧬 Day 5 of the #GuardIAS #SummerSchool ended with bioinformatics labs. After a week spanning fieldwork, qPCR/ddPCR, metabarcoding, policy and ethics, thanks to Nord University, all trainers and trainees for an inspiring experience and excellent collaboration! 👏 #eDNA @joostraeymaekers.bsky.social

🧬🔬 Day 3 at the #GuardIAS #SummerSchool explored eDNA analytics with Raakel Blaalid: target species detection vs metabarcoding, high-throughput sequencing, and the challenges of reference databases, from mislabelling to missing taxa and low taxonomic resolution. #eDNA

🧬📊 How quantitative is quantitative eDNA? At the #GuardIAS #SummerSchool, Teun Everts explored the promise and pitfalls of estimating species densities from eDNA, from ddPCR and qPCR to transport, shedding rates and emerging tools such as eDITH. #eDNA #Biomonitoring

🧬🚀 From room-sized sequencers to palm-sized devices! At the #GuardIAS #SummerSchool, Anastasija Zaiko explored advances in #eDNA technologies, from NGS to CRISPR biosurveillance, and future trends including AI, autonomous sampling and integrated multi-omics. #Genomics

Lecture spotlight: Introduction to eDNA and invasive species by Anastasija Zaiko 🧬🌍 From invasion pathways and impacts to biosecurity, early detection and the challenges of false positives/negatives, with lively discussions throughout. #GuardIAS #SummerSchool #eDNA #IAS

Stelios Katsanevakis@skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The #GuardIAS #SummerSchool has officially begun in Bodø, Norway! 🇳🇴🌍 Over this week, participants will explore #eDNA, aquatic #IAS, #biosecurity, #monitoring and #innovation through lectures, discussions and hands-on activities. 🧬🐟

🧬🌊 Rein Brys talked about the ecology of #eDNA, exploring its fate, sources of false positives/negatives, sampling design, controls, preservation, decay, extraction efficiency and multimarker approaches for robust species detection. #GuardIAS #SummerSchool

Stelios Katsanevakis@skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The #GuardIAS #SummerSchool has officially begun in Bodø, Norway! 🇳🇴🌍 Over this week, participants will explore #eDNA, aquatic #IAS, #biosecurity, #monitoring and #innovation through lectures, discussions and hands-on activities. 🧬🐟

🧬🌊 Designing #eDNA surveillance starts with a clear question. At the #GuardIAS #SummerSchool, we explored sampling strategies, active vs passive methods, scalable marine solutions, natural samplers, and how eDNA supports early detection and eradication of #IAS.

🌊🧬 Day 2 of the #GuardIAS #SummerSchool went into the field! At a marina and nearby river in Bodø, participants practiced eDNA sampling using filters, syringes, persistaltic pumps, and POMPOMs, discussing protocols, contamination prevention and how sampling design should match the research question.

🧬 Day 2 of the #GuardIAS #SummerSchool continued in the lab with hands-on #ddPCR training. Participants analysed samples from an experimental setup, gaining experience with a powerful tool for sensitive #eDNA detection and aquatic biosecurity.

The #GuardIAS #SummerSchool has officially begun in Bodø, Norway! 🇳🇴🌍 Over this week, participants will explore #eDNA, aquatic #IAS, #biosecurity, #monitoring and #innovation through lectures, discussions and hands-on activities. 🧬🐟

Stelios Katsanevakis@skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The 2nd #GuardIAS #SummerSchool is underway! 🌍🧬 Today we kicked off with an introduction to GuardIAS, explored #MOOCs on prevention, early detection & monitoring of aquatic #IAS, and dived into the fundamentals of #eDNA. A great start to two weeks of learning! 👉 guardias.eu/welcome-to-t...

Outsmarting the pink salmon surge 🐟 In 2023, these #InvasiveSpecies outnumbered native salmon in Norway. #GuardIAS is prepping for the next wave with precision eDNA and stakeholder surveys to protect northern fisheries. guardias.eu/case-study-6... #IAS #BioInvasions #InvasiveAlienSpecies

Fully-funded 4-year PhD-position available! The PhD-student will investigate the effects of restocking European eel. The position will be based at SLU Aqua in Stockholm, Sweden. Application deadline is July 6. Info about the PhD-position and link to apply: www.slu.se/en/about-slu...

How do you stop an invasive frog that crawls across land? 🐸 Teun Everts (@inbo.be) explains how #GuardIAS uses eDNA and quicklime to protect Belgium's freshwater biodiversity from the African clawed frog. Watch: youtu.be/KzGtL8zIEHc?... #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions #InvasiveAlienSpecies

The African Clawed Frog Case Study: eDNA Detection & Management | GuardIAS Case Study

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What drives the evolution of life histories at the species, population, or molecular level? Why are these Atlantic salmon so incredibly small? We are inviting potential candidates to express their interest to write a MSCA postdoctoral fellowship with us: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/hosting...

Last couple of days to apply for this postdoctoral research position in my group working on the population genomics of serotine bats in the UK and Lyssavirus transmission at the University of Exeter. Job reference: Q13679 🦇🧬🧪🌍🌐 eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

Dr Orly Razgour@orlyrazgour.bsky.social · 7mo ago

🚨🚨Job Alert 🦇🚨🚨 Come to join my group! We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in population genomics and bioinformatics to work on the UK serotine bats and Lyssavirus transmission project with APHA. 18 months project based @exeter.ac.uk 🦇🧪🌍🌐🧬 jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr...

Here is our new perspective about integrating evolutionary biology and eco-evolutionary dynamics into eco-hydraulics! Led by Xiatong Cai @hydro-evo.bsky.social

Andrew Hendry@ecoevoevoeco.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Eco‐Evo‐Hydraulics: Integrating Fish Evolution Into Ecohydraulics for Conservation led by Xiatong Cai - in Water Resources Research agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/GST8BY...

How do you find a cryptic invader hiding in thick mud? #GuardIAS is using advanced eDNA barcoding and trialing "quicklime" treatments to protect Belgian wetlands from the African clawed frog. Read the case study and factsheet: 🔗 guardias.eu/case-study-3... #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions

Can genetic fingerprints save our oceans? 🧬🌊 Anastasija Zaiko (Sequench) explains how eDNA detects invasive species without catching a specimen. Watch the #GuardIAS interview: youtu.be/Q-4vanezbXg #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions #InvasiveAlienSpecies

How GuardIAS Uses eDNA to Protect Ecosystems | GuardIAS Tech

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🏔️ Just 1 month to go until our Open Science Workshop -- Want to make your research more transparent, reproducible, and collaborative? -- Based in a Nordic country? 🫎 If "Yes" join our workshop on using GitHub + R for open wildlife and ecology research. Sign-up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Open Research for Wildlife & Ecology: Hands-on Workshop

Event Timing: May 12 2026 Event Address: Høgskoleringen 9, NO-7034 Trondheim, Norge Contact: matthew.grainger@nina.no

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We are happy to announce 36 great thematic sessions for our #NSO2026 #GfOe2026 joint NSO-GfÖ conference – bringing together diverse perspectives across the field of ecology. We look forward to be inspired! Explore the full line-up: vist.ly/4txjq @gfoesoc.bsky.social

Join us in Bodø this summer! 🇳🇴 Early-career researchers & professionals: don't miss the #GuardIAS Summer School 2026. 📍 Nord University, Norway (+ online) 🗓️ 29 June – 3 July 🎓 3 ECTS Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions

The first GuardIAS newsletter is now live 🌊 Get updates on our 11 case studies, work packages, MOOCs, citizen science, upcoming events, and more. Read the full newsletter here: guardias.eu/wp-content/u... #GuardIAS #InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions

🌍 New release: #GuardIAS Newsletter #1! From early-warning AI systems to field eradication trials, see how we’re turning science into action against #AquaticInvasions across Europe. Read it here: guardias.eu/wp-content/u... @guardias.bsky.social #bioinvasions #InvasiveSpecies #MarineEcology 🧪🌐🌍🌊🐟