Pippa Moore

@pippajmoore.bsky.social

Marine Ecologist @NewcastleUni; marine heatwaves; kelp forest ecology; marine vegetated habitats; blue carbon; eco-engineering

Summertime marine heatwaves (MHWs) in 2023/2024 were unprecedented and had wide-ranging biological, physical and societal impacts. Need to develop better response plans and adaptation/intervention approaches as MHWs intensify under climate change. New ms in Nat CC: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Ocean extremes as a stress test for marine ecosystems and society - Nature Climate Change

In 2023–2024, widespread marine heatwaves associated with record ocean temperatures impacted ocean processes, marine species, ecosystems and coastal communities, with economic consequences. Despite wa...

nature.com

🚨 Scientists are calling out UK govt for failing to protect our seas from bottom trawling! 20 top marine scientists are demanding a ban in protected areas. Ocean havens MUST be more that just lines on a map. 🌊 ✍️ Covered by @stephspyro.bsky.social www.express.co.uk/news/politic...

Keir Starmer told to use Brexit freedoms to shut down 'destructive' fishing

Prime Minister is being urged to make good on his pre-election promise for a total ban on bottom trawling in the UK's marine protected areas.

express.co.uk

I just checked the 100 most recent job ads on various marine biology Facebook groups and jobs boards. 2 involve SCUBA diving. The overwhelming majority of marine biology jobs do not involve SCUBA diving at all. Which means you can follow your dreams even if you medically can't SCUBA dive!