Caleb Hasler
@calebhasler.bsky.social
Professor, University of Winnipeg, Fish Biology and Aquatic Conservation Lab, Dad to Hugh, Husband to Jen, From parts unknown. https://calebthasler.wordpress.com/
Letter from 5 former chairs of COSEWIC to Canadian gov't expressing alarm over plans to ignore Species at Risk Act and other environmental legislation if they feel like it. Liberals will let orcas go extinct to subsidize big oil, Imagine what a future tory gov't may do 😱 www.sfu.ca/~amooers/sci...
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#UWinnipeg is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Tabitha Wood as Dean of the Faculty of Science, effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Wood has served as Acting Dean since July 2025. LEARN MORE ⬇️
Dr. Tabitha Wood appointed Dean of the Faculty of Science | University of Winnipeg News
The University of Winnipeg is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Tabitha Wood as Dean of the Faculty of Science, effective July 1, 2026.
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U of W delivers lesson for downtown development www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...
Opinion: U of W delivers lesson for downtown development
A few weeks back, I moderated a lively discussion on the future of Winnipeg’s downtown. It was a conversation that has been held many times before and certainly won’t be the last.
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The Simpsons: Blinky the Three-Eyed Fish
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Dylan MacKay@dylanmackayphd.bsky.social · 2mo agoAdvertise your Bluesky account with A Simpsons Gif
Bob Ricklefs RIP. One of the giants of ecology. His textbooks were the gateway to the field for many students. His papers were invariably thoughtful, well-argued and provocative, even those I disagreed with. 🌏🧪🌐
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I think a lot about what Carl Sagan said in one of his final interviews.
Ongoing DFO cuts to the Genomics Program and across the organization further compromise the capacity to conduct critical research evaluating the impacts of cumulative stressors and pathogens on salmon survival and to aid in the conservation of imperiled stocks 🧪🌎🌐🦑🐟 thetyee.ca/News/2026/04...
Salmon Scientists Warn the DFO Is Killing a Crucial Lab | The Tyee
The genomics program opened up the ‘black box’ of wild fish research. Former and current staff say it’s been gutted.
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Scott Forbes🇨🇦@theecologyprof.bsky.social · 4mo agoFilm you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Trek, Star Wars, LOTR, DC, Marvel, Disney, Pixar, Spielberg, Cameron, Wachowskis, or Ghibli
Texas Tech and Texas A&M are no longer universities and we should not treat them or refer to them as such.
Riki Wilchins@rikiwilchins.bsky.social · 4mo ago@rikiwilchins.bsky.social [Texas cont] In an additional attempt to suppress LGBTQ+ speech, the policy includes STUDENTS: "no degree-culminating student research within the TTU System will be permitted to center on SOGI topics,” thus extending "Don't Say Gay" to dissertations and theses. 2/2
RFK Jr: "A Democratic senator claimed it's mathematically impossible to have a drug drop by 600%. I said, 'Well, if the drug was $100 and it raises to $600, that would be a 600% rise. If it drops from $600 to $100, that's a 600% savings.'" Trump: "Right"
Being awarded an NSERC DG one week and having an internal travel grant declined the next week is a feeling I never thought I would experience. Oh well...failure is normal, and success finds a way.
When Australians poison dingos, they call them wild dogs. When Canadians poison ground squirrels, they call them gophers. Awful stuff, will kill hawks, foxes etc. that eat poisoned squirrels. Weirdly, Health Canada claims that there is a 'safe level' of strychnine 🤡 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ottawa authorizes emergency use of strychnine in Alberta, Saskatchewan to address gopher infestation | CBC News
Ottawa is authorizing the controlled and time-limited emergency use of strychnine to address millions of dollars worth of damage in Alberta and Saskatchewan caused by an infestation of Richardson's gr...
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But! Fish don't exist...so, feel free to call them unicorns and dragons.
David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈@whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 6mo ago“Fish” can be both singular (one individual) and plural (multiple individuals of the same species.) “Fishes” is multiple species. 🐠 Fish 🐠🐠🐠 Fish 🐠🐡🐟 Fishes Now you know. And knowing is half the battle.
By accepting the president’s invitation, Hellebuyck and most of his American teammates cemented themselves as characters in the narrative of a political leader with tyrannical aspirations who has spent the last year dismantling one of the world’s oldest democracies.
Opinion: Hellebuyck faces tough save with Winnipeggers after fool’s gold-plated day with Trump
Connor Hellebuyck has given the people of Winnipeg all the reasons in the world to love him, both as an athlete and a human being. The star goaltender for the Winnipeg Jets has been a stoic presence i...
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ICYMI, two #UWinnipeg professors were on @ctvnewswinnipeg.bsky.social Your Morning yesterday as part of a @researchmb.bsky.social showcase! Dr. Sanoji Wijenayake discussed human milk nanovesicles.
Studies on breast milk in Manitoba
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We face two potential missteps in ecophysiology: 1) measuring animals under socially unrealistic conditions & 2) extrapolating results to nature, where social dynamics alter trait expression, plasticity, & evolutionary outcomes. Our new commentary in @jexpbiol.bsky.social : doi.org/10.1242/jeb....
"Methods for Fish Biology"? "Freshwater Fisheries in Canada"? More like "Methods for Fish Book Buying" and "Freshwater Fisheries in Your Cart"! Grab your copies from the AFS Bookstore Sale today, before this sale swims away! fisheries.org/2025/12/2025...
A University of Winnipeg professor who researches poverty and urban renewal at the downtown campus is now its acting president. Jino Distasio, one of the most high-profile researchers at U of W, was named interim vice-chancellor Tuesday #mbed #wfp www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Distasio named U of W interim president
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Fine-scale behaviour of walleye (Sander vitreus) on a spawning shoal in Hamilton Harbour, Ontario #GreatLakes 🧪 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... Great to see some labmates from McMaster U doing great things. Good job Jon and Mel! @sjcfishy.bsky.social @calebhasler.bsky.social
Fine-scale behaviour of walleye (Sander vitreus) on a spawning shoal in Hamilton Harbour, Ontario
Re-establishment of a naturally reproducing walleye (Sander vitreus) population is a management objective for Hamilton Harbour, western Lake Ontario. …
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Are you an #EarlyCareerResearcher interested in gaining editorial experience with a peer reviewed journal? Check out this brilliant opportunity with our journal over at @conphysjournal.bsky.social! @sebiology.bsky.social
Conservation Physiology@conphysjournal.bsky.social · 9mo ago✳️ We are delighted to announce a new editorial internship scheme for #EarlyCareerResearchers! ✳️ Interns will gain experience of: ✅ manuscript handling ✅ peer review ✅ editorial decision making Full details and how to apply here: academic.oup.com/conphys/page... #Publishing #ECR #PeerReview
Alternatively: "Idiot Who Told Americans to Drink Bleach and that Tylenol Causes Autism Disparages Climate Change and Science." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/c... #ClimateChange #Trump #Tylenol #Autism
Trump to World: Green Energy Is a Scam and Climate Science Is From ‘Stupid People’
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Great news for our Indigenous programs at @uwinnipeg.bsky.social!
UWinnipeg@uwinnipeg.bsky.social · 11mo agoWith our Indigenous graduates already strengthening our province in a variety of fields—including education, medicine, law, biosciences, and more—we are thrilled to receive this extraordinary $5M gift from the #MastercardFoundation to further support Indigenous learning at #UWinnipeg. LEARN MORE ⬇️
Confused writing is usually a symptom of confused thinking. As we struggle to clarify writing, we clarify our thoughts. AI writing aids rob us of that struggle, leaving clean-looking text and thoughts still confused for lack of inspection. Writing is not just a product; it is a diagnostic tool.
Nonnative species have been introduced to all regions worldwide - including Antarctica and the most remote islands. Numbers of nonnative species of all taxa are increasing across all regions, often accelerating, and likely underestimated. #bioinvasions onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Biological invasions: a global assessment of geographic distributions, long‐term trends, and data gaps
Biological invasions are one of the major drivers of biodiversity decline and have been shown to have far-reaching consequences for society and the economy. Preventing the introduction and spread of ....
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OpenAI releases the newest version of the AI model that powers its popular ChatGPT chatbot, with CEO Sam Altman promoting it as like having a “team of Ph.D. level experts in your pocket.”
OpenAI releases GPT-5, calling it a ‘team of Ph.D. level experts in your pocket’
OpenAI says its latest version of the popular AI model is better at coding, more accurate and less deceptive than previous versions.
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Decline of whitefish in Lake Michigan sparks fears that the fish might disappear The commercial harvest of the fish has declined nearly 90 percent since 1999 #GreatLakes www.wpr.org/news/decline...
Decline of whitefish in Lake Michigan sparks fears that the fish might disappear
State regulators say the commercial harvest of lake whitefish in Lake Michigan has reached its lowest level since 1990, and some fisheries biologists fear the species might largely disappear in parts ...
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Another paper out! Co production of research with academia, government, NGOs, and other conservation groups!
Conservation Physiology@conphysjournal.bsky.social · last yr.Translating #Conservation research into meaningful action requires collaboration between multiple stakeholders 🤝. This #Perspective includes case studies & guidance for co-produced research. #CoProduction With emphasis on generating effective & inclusive outcomes. ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp... 🌎 🧵
