Delighted to launch a new @leverhulme.ac.uk Doctoral program on Food for Nature & Society: 30 PhD’s /w postdoc transition Details & projects to follow, 1st cohort Oct 2027 @doug-orr.bsky.social @profjessdavies.bsky.social @nickajgraham.bsky.social @ecarmosilva.bsky.social 📰 tinyurl.com/4v5yn28h

New ‘Food for Nature and Society’ doctoral programme to fund 30 PhDs - Lancaster University

Lancaster University is launching a new ‘Food for Nature and Society' doctoral training programme to tackle our contemporary food system crises, while also protecting our planet.

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This came out a year and half ago as online first in @sthv.bsky.social Really happy to see it now as part of an issue! The article is #openaccess and theorizes the implications of environmental care using seagrass Posidonia in the Balearics as a case study. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Blocks and Overflows of Care: Territorialization and Marine Conservation in the Balearic Sea - Jose A. Cañada, 2026

The article expands upon care theory in Science and Technology Studies by attending to marine spaces and practices for conservation of marine and coastal ecosys...

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We have some exciting committee positions opening up - come and join us! We're looking for a new Chair, Secretary and an ECR Rep. More info and how to apply here: www.rgsanimalgeographies.uk/the-blog/joi...

Join our committee! — RGS Animal Geographies

The Animal Geography Working Group (AGWG) has the following vacancies in our committee for the 26/27 academic year. If you are interested in standing for one of the below positions please send a short...

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"We don’t think of wild animals like grizzly bears as having a history, but they do, and not just collectively and evolutionarily, but as individuals." - @lootina.bsky.social niche-canada.org/2018/01/10/t... #envhist #animalhistory #bears #animalstudies

The Bow Valley and 'People' Without a History

Multispecies ethnographies offer a way to approach the world from a "more-than-human" angle.

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My term as Secretary for the AGWG is up! Really proud to see how this group has grown and flourished in the 3 years since Katie Oliver, Jamie Arathoon and I co-founded the group. Time for some fresh ideas and voices to join :) We are looking for a new Chair, secretary and ECR rep (UK based)

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We have some exciting committee positions opening up - come and join us! We're looking for a new Chair, Secretary and an ECR Rep. More info and how to apply here: www.rgsanimalgeographies.uk/the-blog/joi...

Are you - or one of your students - a PhD researcher attending the RGS-IBG conference for the first time? I'm excited to speak at tomorrow's webinar (7th July, 1pm-2pm) on how to make the most of attending the society's annual conference. Tune in! www.rgs.org/events/upcom... @rgs-ibghe.bsky.social

Taking part in the Society's Annual International Conference

Webinar for postgraduate geography students who want to make the most of attending the Society’s Annual International Conference.

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Tomorrow I will be participating in this webinar and giving some of my personal insights and reflections about attending the RGS-IBG Annual Conference for the first time. Sign-up if you're new to the conference - aimed at postgrads but anyone welcome!

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Are you a postgraduate attending our Annual International Conference for the first time? Join our upcoming webinar for practical advice on how to make the most of your time at the conference. 📆 Tuesday 7 July Register 👇 https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/taking-part-rgs-annual-conference

Today I gave a 'Friday talk' at the Institute of Marine Science (ICM) in Barcelona: 'The role of marine biobanks in conservation and the Blue Economy in Europe' The talk was live-streamed on YouTube and is available to watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhWO...

The role of marine biobanks in conservation and the Blue Economy in Europe - H. Dickenson

YouTube video by Institut de Ciències del Mar - CSIC

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My fifth visit to Barcelona in 10 years - but this seems a new thing I didn’t see on previous visits. All around cuitadella people are “taming” parakeets for tourist photos. Gave me the heebie jeebies! Why can’t we let animals be?! en.ara.cat/society/parr...

Parrot tamers, the latest business in Parc de la Ciutadella

Feeding on this invasive species poses risks to Barcelona's ecosystem.

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Since 2013, researcher Mohammed Abu Daya has monitored fisheries' impacts on spinetail devil rays in Gaza. Operating from a displacement camp with limited resources, his ongoing work underscores the extreme conditions under which frontline marine data is being gathered. A interview by Lyse Mauvais.

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…

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I have a new chapter out in the Routledge International Handbook of Criminology and Affect. "'Caviar Hysteria' and the affective moral economies of illegal caviar trade in Europe' www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edi... It is not open access but I am happy to share a copy! Just message/email me

I have a new chapter out in the Routledge International Handbook of Criminology and Affect. "'Caviar Hysteria' and the affective moral economies of illegal caviar trade in Europe' www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edi... It is not open access but I am happy to share a copy! Just message/email me

Badger caught on our garden cam last night 🦡

Researchers have developed the first AI algorithm designed to detect trafficked marine wildlife from 3D X-rays. The system identifies unique shapes like shark fins & seahorses, and spots sea cucumbers with 86% accuracy, targeting an underrecognized illicit trade. @danielshailer.bsky.social reports.

‘Thinking how traffickers think’: Study uses AI to detect marine wildlife smuggling

On Sunday, April 26, Argentine officials stopped an unusual shipment arriving at an airport near Buenos Aires. Inside, they found so many dead and dying fish, octopuses and crabs that a national…

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Writing set up this morning… So happy to have a spot where I can work and write outside

Roman mosaic of mediterranean fish 🐟 & 🌊 marine life, from Pompeii. Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli. #muSEAum

The latest in the militarisation of marine species and space. Pete Hegseth may scoff at the idea of Iran using 'kamikaze dolphins', but the US Navy has been using marine mammals for military interventions for decades (see @squirerachael.bsky.social work) edition.cnn.com/2026/05/05/p...

One of the world’s largest deep-sea coral reefs discovered off Argentina

One of the world’s largest deep-sea coral reefs discovered off Argentina

Biologist Erik Cordes has spent much of his career studying cold-water reefs — coral systems typically found in chilly, dark waters far below the ocean’s surface. But his latest project took him by…

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Global trade in sea cucumbers has escalated since 2013, putting numerous species at risk. Despite a brief pandemic dip, the market remains "alarming." Researchers are calling for immediate conservation measures to halt the overexploitation of these vital marine organisms. Edward Carver reports.

Global trade in sea cucumbers ‘alarming’ with many species at risk: Study

The global trade in sea cucumbers has grown since 2013 and continues to decimate the populations of many species, according to a recent study that cites “escalating impacts” and calls for stronger…

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Scientists have found one of the world’s largest cold-water coral reefs deep off Argentina. Home to dozens of species new to science, the reef already shows signs damage. Researchers are now testing "artificial corals" to help restore this fragile ecosystem. @elizabethalberts.bsky.social reports.

One of the world’s largest deep-sea coral reefs discovered off Argentina

Biologist Erik Cordes has spent much of his career studying cold-water reefs — coral systems typically found in chilly, dark waters far below the ocean’s surface. But his latest project took him by…

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Important article documenting the persistence of sturgeon poaching in the Caspian Sea. Findings show the unintended consequences of state containment efforts - they can actually exacerbate and intensify IUU. conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Persistent illegal sturgeon fishing in the Caspian Sea

Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing driven by artisanal small-scale fisheries is a critical threat to global biodiversity and is exemplified by the commercial extinction of Caspian stu...

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.@envhistnow.bsky.social has put out a call for new content and review editors (volunteer positions). More info for interested women, trans, and/or non-binary early career scholars here! #envhist envhistnow.com/2026/04/23/c...

Call for content and review editors

We’re looking for new content and review editors at Environmental History Now! EHN is a volunteer platform for the voices of women, trans, and/or nonbinary (FLINTA*) early career scholars in enviro…

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I have a new OA paper out in Geoforum: 🦐🌎 'What on Earth? Terraqueous Terraforming and Earth-shaping with shrimp-shells' 🌎🦐 doi.org/10.1016/j.ge...

So happy to see this paper by @hannahdcknsn.bsky.social out in the world! Highly recommended reading!

Hannah D-C 🦐@hannahdcknsn.bsky.social · 4mo ago

I have a new OA paper out in Geoforum: 🦐🌎 'What on Earth? Terraqueous Terraforming and Earth-shaping with shrimp-shells' 🌎🦐 doi.org/10.1016/j.ge...

paper three of our 'Terraforming Terra' Geoforum special issue is now out.. thank you Hannah for such a wonderful article!!

Hannah D-C 🦐@hannahdcknsn.bsky.social · 4mo ago

I have a new OA paper out in Geoforum: 🦐🌎 'What on Earth? Terraqueous Terraforming and Earth-shaping with shrimp-shells' 🌎🦐 doi.org/10.1016/j.ge...

I have a new OA paper out in Geoforum: 🦐🌎 'What on Earth? Terraqueous Terraforming and Earth-shaping with shrimp-shells' 🌎🦐 doi.org/10.1016/j.ge...

Maddie is a superstar and this is so richly deserved!

Area@areajournal.bsky.social · 4mo ago

🏆Area Prize Announcement!🏆 This year's Area Prize for the best paper written by an ECR has been awarded to 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐲𝐜𝐞 for her paper 'Sensing the sky's edge: Atmospheric insights into the Korean demilitarised zone' ⬇️ doi.org/10.1111/area... @maddiejoyce.bsky.social @rhulgeography.bsky.social

📣 Fully-funded PhD position on Methane Politics on the ERC funded METHPOL project @ Leeds Uni w/Prof Jan Selby. Open to home (UK) applicants (international studentships have been filled) to start October 2026. Deadline 22 April. #ClimateChange. Full details ⬇️ phd.leeds.ac.uk/funding/427-...

New course from Research & Degrowth International: Blue Degrowth It offer an intensive exploration of the ocean as both a vital ecological system and a key frontier of contemporary capitalism, with perspectives from political ecology, ocean governance, environmental justice, and post-growth debates

Really important intervention from the brilliant @oliviamason.bsky.social

Area@areajournal.bsky.social · 5mo ago

New in Area: 'Doing geography amidst precarity' by @oliviamason.bsky.social This short piece is part of the ongoing Special Section: 'Dialogues in Radical Geography'. doi.org/10.1111/area... #geosky