📝 New paper out in PRSB on plant-epiphyte network recovery after invasive plant removal in the endangered Scalesia forest, Galapagos! We show that: 🌿 Restoration increases epiphyte richness, 🌳 large mossy trees promote recovery, and 🌱 Scalesia is a keystone host. More info 👉 doi.org/10.1098/rspb...

#Viewpoint: Neglected seed dispersers and research compartmentalisation: how much do we know about what we don't know? Mendes et al. 👇 📖 nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #LatestIssue #PlantScience @sarammendes.bsky.social; @drandygreen.bsky.social; @isatxu.bsky.social

Yesterday, we had our inaugural Ecosystems and Global Change “away-day” meeting. Bringing together BC3's #ecology groups, we had a great day discussing past and future directions, learning more about each other’s research and of course enjoying a nice dip in the ocean. 🤝🌿⛱️🌞 #BC3research

We are hiring a new postdoc to join our team! 🐝👀🧬 Learn more about the position here: www.bc3research.org/en/job_offer...

Postdoctoral Researcher in Molecular Ecology and Bioinformatics for GorBEEa Project

BC3 offers a full-time postdoctoral researcher position to support the research activities, and specifically to work on the international project GorBEEa, funded by the European Commission through an ...

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Silos and information gaps in seed dispersal research Mendes et al. @sarammendes.bsky.social @drandygreen.bsky.social @isatxu.bsky.social nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Nice summary of our latest publication from the CONNECT team. Thanks Sara for leading it! 🤗 check it out! 👇🏽

Sara Mendes@sarammendes.bsky.social · 2mo ago

New paper out in New Phytologist 🌱 After centuries of research in Europe, we have studied only ~37% of all seed-dispersal interactions. Birds of prey, ants, and rodents are among the most understudied - yet researchers rarely flag them as gaps! nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

We are back from the field! 🌿 Soil, plant, and trait sampling in Burgos and Bardenas is now complete for our collaboration with @berdugolab.bsky.social 🏜️ Excited to see what comes out of all this effort! 🤓 @luisjachueca.bsky.social @ainhoamagrach.bsky.social

Happy birthday to Sir David Attenborough, whose life & voice have inspired generations to care for the living world. 🌍 On his 100th birthday, we celebrate his extraordinary legacy as he join the Natural Centenarians’ Club, alongside some of nature’s most remarkable wonders. Swipe to see more 👇

Honoured to have attended the recent reception for Ikerbasque researchers hosted by the Lehendakari. A moment to celebrate science, but also to reflect on the years of work behind every achievement 💚❤️🤍 #Ikerbasque #BC3 #EuskoJaurlaritza

New on the Belowground blog: Beyond earthworms: Can smaller soil animals help sequester carbon in soil? plantlifebelowground.wordpress.com/2026/02/25/b...

Beyond earthworms: Can smaller soil animals help sequester carbon in soil?

New research by Gerrit Angst from the Institute of Soil Biology & Biogeochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The photo above shows a springtail attempting to jump (photo by Frank Ashwood…

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You cannot miss this event in 2028! it’s being put together with lots of love 🫰🏽🦆🐦‍⬛🫐🐭🦌🌱

Frugivores & Seed Dispersal@fsd2028.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Although the next conference is still a way off, we’ve created this account to share updates on venue and dates, as well as news and publications on FRUGIVORES & SEED DISPERSAL Artwork: María León Ilustración

Great day in the field yesterday with @isatxu.bsky.social and our master's student Iñaki! We established the first part of a chronosequence to look at the dynamics of forest restoration in the Urdaibai biosphere reserve. Some decent native forest nearby will serve as a reference.

Had a wonderful time today chatting about science and our journeys as scientists with Irene Lopez de Vallejo on I2 (SER) @cadenasereuskadi.bsky.social Experiencing live radio for the first time! 🎙️Thanks Jon Egaña for such a great conversation! #BC3research #Ikerbasque cadenaser.com/radio-bilbao...

🎄Team from Office 43-44 & friends ready for Xmas! 🖼️ Secret santa prep.== lots of fun 🪅 Eguberri eta Urte berri on danori!

A wonderful weekend of science outreach thanks to Lurgaia Foundation, sharing ideas about forests and biodiversity; plus exploring some beautiful mature forests in Pagoeta Natural Park 🌳🌿🌱🍁🍄‍🟫 Loved seeing so much interest from the local community! #interactions #restoration #forests #biodiversity

Hoy #25N, la Comisión de Igualdad de la AEET recuerda en el #BlogAEET a las mujeres que dejaron la vida por la ciencia. blogaeet.org/2025/11/25/2...

25N 2025. El precio del conocimiento: recordar a las mujeres que dejaron la vida por la ciencia

En el Día Internacional para la Eliminación de la Violencia contra las Mujeres 25N, recordamos también a aquellas que murieron en el ejercicio de su labor científica o técnica, en contextos donde l…

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🤍 being back in Germany to attend this wonderful workshop at @zif-bielefeld.bsky.social bringing together philosophers, computer scientists & ecologists to enhance ecological understanding and empower people to make informed decisions. Great to reconnect with colleagues and meet new brilliant minds✨

ZiF Bielefeld@zif-bielefeld.bsky.social · 9mo ago

🗓️ Next week at ZiF Workshop: EcoWeaver, TReK and related interdisciplinary research – Moving towards intensified cooperation 📆 17. – 21.11.2025 🌱 Ecology as a scientific discipline is expected to provide the knowledge needed for solving the biodiversity crisis. Ecological research generates ...

Happy to have contributed to this piece, the result of a collaborative effort during the Andina workshop led by @canobarbacil.bsky.social . We hope this analysis on the barriers to ecological research helps drive some real-world impact 🌎 😊

Carlos Cano-Barbacil@canobarbacil.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Why do so many ecologists share common feelings of disconnection between their research goals and real-world impact? 🌍 Our new article in #FE&E explores the constraints that limit ecological research and how we can mitigate them. 👇 esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Happy to contribute to this special monograph on Ecology of Biological Invasions in @ecosistemas-aeet.bsky.social 🌿👾. A truly collaborative piece developed with wonderful colleagues!! revistaecosistemas.net/index.php/ec...

Raquel Muñoz Gallego@raquelmuga.bsky.social · 9mo ago

@isatxu.bsky.social @alba-costa.bsky.social 💜

Back home after a wonderful week! Learning so much about metabarcoding 🧬thanks to the workshop organized by @nclneg.bsky.social, followed by inspiring plenaries, talks & posters! Loved catching up with 🫶🏼friends & meeting new generation of net ecologists. Already looking forward to the next one in 🇧🇷!

It’s the end of #EcoNet2025 and what better way to celebrate than an exploration of Bamburgh Castle and walk on the beach

From publishing my MSc work and my first PhD paper here, to now joining @oikosjournal.bsky.social editorial team! Happy to keep contributing to science with this great journal! 😊📄

Oikos@oikosjournal.bsky.social · 12mo ago

🥳 Meet Dr. Isabel Donoso, our new subject editor from from Basque Country, Spain Read her interview! ---> vist.ly/32mar

Up now at #SIBECOLAEET2025 the thematic session I (@philmartin.bsky.social) & @isatxu.bsky.social organised on forest restoration and management. First up is Paula Feldman from the University of Coimbra talking about host plant and epiphyte interactions in restored forests in Galapagos.

Excited to be heading to #SIBECOL2025 early June! I'll be repping our team at BC3 & doing a BlueSky takeover for @jappliedecology.bsky.social. Come and talk to me about applied forest ecology, evidence synthesis, or about submitting a paper to the journal. (And don't be shy, I also speak Spanish!)

Congrats @annarl.bsky.social for your first PhD paper! Happy to see it out! 🫶🏼

Anna R Landim@annarl.bsky.social · last yr.

Happy to share that the first paper of my PhD is out! We developed a trait-based framework 🌱🦜 to quantify how plant-frugivore interactions and animal movement shape plant functional connectivity—the dispersal of seeds between habitat patches. royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...

Our last fieldtrip for the systematic sampling of biotic interactions of the #IslandLife project in Tierra del Fuego. Amazing landscapes and biodiversity plus a wonderful team of people😍 @isatxu.bsky.social @erc.bsky.social

Here’s sneak peak of our latest expedition to Cabo de Hornos. The biodiveristy, incredible, and crossing Beagle channel while being so close to Antartic was truly an experience. Now, still some days left to work in Navarino! 🪲🌱🐛🪰🕷️🌿🐧 @annatraveset.bsky.social

No More #Ecoflor2025 We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants for their invaluable contributions. Together, we have advanced our understanding of floral ecology in an open and friendly environment. We look forward to future collaborations and innovations. Safe travels Ecoflorians!

On our way to #Ecoflor2025

✨Honored to have been part of @sarammendes.bsky.social PhD committee member, proudly representing Iberian female ecologists 👩🏽‍🎓💪🏾 Thanks for the kind invitation and these amazing days at the beautiful Coimbra Uni, filled with enriching discussions. All the best Sara! Your work is truly inspiring! 🌱🙌🏾