I've had a new paper published on shipping collisions with North Atlantic #rightwhale, based on analysis of strikes on several whale species. In @esr-ir.bsky.social www.int-res.com/articles/esr... The work was supported by @peer.org TL;DR - huge vessels matter. A lot. 🐳🌍🦑🧪

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Archifau Prifysgol Bangor University Archives@archpbu.bsky.social · 5d ago

All unrhywun 'nabod yr aderyn yn y darlun. Mae wedi ei restru yn ein catalog fel ‘aderyn anhysbys’, unrhyw syniadau? Can anyone identify the bird in this painting. It's listed in our catalogue as an ‘unidentified bird’, any ideas? “Original painted image of an unidentified bird” n.d. PFA/13/39

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How Historic Sawfish Collections Changed Conservation

A century's worth of sawfish rostra tucked away in museums and private collections has revealed something we couldn't see by counting animals alone: the world's largetooth sawfish have lost a remarkab...

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"To address the rapid acceleration of biodiversity loss and avoid missing further global conservation targets, action must be taken now—using the best available data—even if those data are imperfect."

Dr Stefanie Nolte@steffinolte.bsky.social · last wk.

Finally managed to contribute to a paper that is NOT about salt marshes! 😅 Really enjoyed working with colleagues at @cefasgovuk.bsky.social on: 'Using big ‘messy’ data to model species distributions for spatial conservation management' besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Postdoc position in Arctic seabird ecology - applications due soon, August 14th. 8 Innovation faculty positions as well - applications due September 10th.

This is a false catshark, Pseudotriakis microdon, named for catlike eyes. A bit soft around the middle — some might even say these ground sharks are flabby — and they move rather slowly, which led to another common name: “sofa shark.” #DeepWonders, 1,086 m

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Recovering host DNA from their invertebrate parasites: a minimally invasive genetic sampling tool for the critically endangered flapper skate

Abstract. Obtaining host DNA from the blood meals of their invertebrate parasites (invertebrate-derived DNA, iDNA) has proven to be a powerful tool in terr

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Further data to support very small areas in Welsh waters as one of the last locations in the NE Atlantic where angel shark persist www.int-res.com/journals/esr...

Good to see this long-term conservation plan in Kazakhstan reach a milestone www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

What does ecosystem collapse look like? This heathland wildfire was extreme in extent & the fact that the organic soil layer was burnt through over large areas This constrains recovery & as wind and heavy winter rain erodes the soil further we could get complete loss of vegetation & bare sand

New paper Using historical sawfish 'saws' often found in museums, loss of genetic diversity is demonstrated in these critically endangered shark-like rays Led by the excellent Annmarie Fearing. Great to be involved/a part of Annmarie's PhD! royalsocietypublishing.org/rspb/article...

A taster of the @projectfishistory.bsky.social from @alecbmmoore.bsky.social, digging out some especially revealing #historical #ecological facts on #herring (never forgotten) spawning grounds in the #IrishSea. #FSBI2026

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How rewilding could help stop the spread of Britain’s wildfires

Done properly, rewilded landscapes are more fire-resistant.

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Putting finishing touches to talk on @projectfishistory.bsky.social - looking forward to #FSBI Southampton @thefsbi.bsky.social

Promising bycatch reduction technology for endangered sharks & rays in turbid waters

Alec BM Moore@alecbmmoore.bsky.social · 4w ago

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📢 #WeAreRecruiting Senior Fisheries Advisor Help shape sustainable fisheries management, advise on offshore MPAs, support Fisheries Management Plans & provide advice on impacts to #MarineBiodiversity 📍Hybrid (Peterborough/Aberdeen base) 📅FTA Aug 2027 🔗 jncc.gov.uk/about-jncc/c... ⏰Closes 2 Aug

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Fuel-Based Carbon Emissions and Comparative Performance of Vessel Classes in Bottom-Set Longline Shark Fisheries off the Southwest Coast of India - Thalassas: An International Journal of Marine Scienc...

Understanding the carbon footprint of industrial longline fisheries is essential for developing low-carbon, sustainable deep-sea fishing strategies. This study evaluates vessel-class-specific performa...

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📖 New research Biomarkers of recovery: Characterizing trophic flow following ecological restoration These results provide depth-resolved, field-based evidence that kelp restoration enhances food quality and consumer condition in degraded habitats🌍 🪸 🔎 buff.ly/W8NLFfg

Natural history on canvas: Brueghel knew about bird-eating noctule bats Just published in @pnas.org, OA for all eyes Led by the one-and-only @romero-vidal.bsky.social, with the amazing @elena-tena.bsky.social and Sonia Sánchez-Navarro @ebdonana.bsky.social LINK: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

In many places, conservation work is almost impossible. Palestinian marine ecologist Dr Mohammed Abu Daya's story is one of resilience against unimaginable odds. He has lost his home, university office and access to the ocean. But he remains committed to devil ray research and regional conservation.

Studying giant devil rays through war in Gaza: Interview with Mohammed Abu Daya

On the messaging platform WhatsApp, Mohammed Abu Daya’s profile picture features an aerial view of Gaza City before the current war. A clutter of high-rise buildings rises against the sky; at their fe...

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🌊 New paper in @ambio-journal.bsky.social 🎣 Sediment organic carbon content is lower in intensely trawled areas, declining by 0.05 wt% per additional swept area ratio (1 yr-1 ). rdcu.be/fqQBA

Shark x dolphin for fish. A beautiful capture which made we watch on repeat! This is a beautiful example of two different species wanting the same thing. Fabulous capture of our Australian blue backyard Katie May @lifestylie. #shark #dolphin #drone #fishing #nature

Happy to announce a postdoc position with me and Jakob Strand, to work on data from the revamped Danish beached bird survey organised by DOF BirdLife Denmark. How many seabirds end up on Danish beached, where do they come from, and why did they die? #seabirds ecos.au.dk/en/about-us/...

Postdoc in seabird ecology - Vacancy at Aarhus University

Vacancy at Department of Ecoscience - Arctic Ecosystem Ecology, Aarhus University

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In the early hours of the morning, alongside fishers and vendors, Brooke D’Alberto visited Singapore’s fish markets to sample rare and Endangered wedgefish. This work offers insight into their little-known life history, but also allowed for discourse with fishers. saveourseas.com/update/back-...

Back to Basics Part 1

Wedgefishes (family Rhinidae) are among the most threatened fishes on the planet, with all but one species listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Heavy fishing pressure and internationa...

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New Species of Walking Shark Discovered off Papua New Guinea | Sci.News

Marine biologists have identified a new species of the shark genus Hemiscyllium in the waters of eastern Papua New Guinea, expanding a remarkable group of reef-dwelling sharks known for using their fo...

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Nice to see a celebration of @biodivlibrary.bsky.social in today’s Guardian www.theguardian.com/environment/...

A bonanza for fans of the natural world: the digital library sharing 64m pages of scientific knowledge with everyone

The Biodiversity Heritage Library is an invaluable online archive of historic texts on species living and lost supplied by the world’s leading museums and universities. Now its future is in doubt

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Free in an hour's time? I'm on the panel at a flight-free travel surgery today at 12:00: www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...

Select tickets – Flight-free travel surgery: your questions answered! – Zoom

Flight-free travel surgery: your questions answered! – Zoom, Wed 17 Jun 2026 - Planning a flight-free holiday? Want to travel without flying but don't know where to start?  Back by popular demand, the...

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Good news! Ministers have finally given green light to new #NaturalHistory GCSE. We’ve campaigned so long for this! Big hats off to tireless advocate Mary Colwell 🙌 Now our young people will have a chance to get to know & love the natural world, to feel awe & wonder, & gain skills to protect it 🌷🌳🦡

Natural history GCSE to teach teenagers to plant wildflower-friendly gardens

Long-awaited course to examine human effects on natural world and explore everyday ways to aid biodiversity

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Ecological Society of America@ecologicalsociety.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A new research roundup from ESA Journals!📰 From art as ecological data to owl-powered pest control, clownfish biodiversity, nature’s rights, bird responses to predators & fin whale hotspots—discover the latest insights: https://ow.ly/uNIw50Z9V2s