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society4conbio.bsky.social
The premier international org of professionals who dedicate their work to advancing the science & practice of conservation. Visit conbio.org to join.
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Due to recent U.S. federal actions, SCBNA urges elected representatives, civil society organizations & the public to work with us immediately in defending science, scientists & nature. Read the full @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social statement here: tinyurl.com/2e9xwyx2 🌍 #conservation

Due to recent U.S. federal actions, SCBNA urges elected representatives, civil society organizations & the public to work with us immediately in defending science, scientists & nature. Read the full @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social statement here: tinyurl.com/2e9xwyx2 🌍 #conservation

In light of Executive Orders, directives, and actions by the new U.S. federal administration., SCBNA calls on our elected representatives, civil society organizations, and the public to work with us to immediately defend science, scientists, and nature. Read complete statement: tinyurl.com/2e9xwyx2

Proud to be a part of @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social @society4conbio.bsky.social! πŸ§ͺ🌎

πŸ¦‹ A starter pack of scientific societies and associations in the U.S.πŸ§ͺπŸ”¬πŸ§¬ 🧫 πŸ“£ Repost to connect researchers on #BlueSky 🌎 #research #science #AcademicSky #AcademicChatter #SciSky #EduSky #Academia #Academics #AcademicBluesky #SciComm #PostDoc #ECR #ECRChat #NewPI #PhD #PhDSky #MedSky #eloquenti 1/n

Only a couple days left to submit your abstracts for #ICCB2025! Join us for the largest global meeting for addressing #conservation challenges and presenting the latest in conservation research and practice. 🌍 #MarineLife #ecology #biodiversity conbio.org/mini-sites/i...

Make sure to get your #ICCB2025 abstracts in!

Only a couple days left to submit your abstracts for #ICCB2025! Join us for the largest global meeting for addressing #conservation challenges and presenting the latest in conservation research and practice. 🌍 #MarineLife #ecology #biodiversity conbio.org/mini-sites/i...

Understanding what can make small cat reintroductions successful: Reintroducing small #wildcats plays a crucial role in restoring #ecosystems and combating #biodiversity loss. news.mongabay.com/2025/02/gett...

Hey all! The Conservation Marketing Working Group @ @society4conbio.bsky.social is still looking for a treasurer! Ops this year include helping to organise our next conference, and being involved in prep and media for #ICCB2025 No experience needed! Nominate here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

ICCB 2025 is your chance to share your research, ideas + innovations with a global community of #conservation professionals. Showcase your work, build your network + shape the conversation at #ICCB2025! Submit your abstract by 21 Feb, 2025. Follow @iccb2025.bsky.social conbio.org/mini-sites/i...

Come to #iccb2025 and meet/hear these amazing people

Giant rats are joining the fight against #wildlife crime: With their super noses, they’re sniffing out illegal wildlife products, helping conservationists tackle trafficking. #WildlifeCrime #ConservationTech 🌍 #Ratswithjobs news.mongabay.com/video/2025/0...

And try Bluey if you haven’t!

I can't even begin to explain how bad this for science and for America www.nytimes.com/2025/02/09/s...

Biologist Tatsuya Amano works to make science a fairer place for non-fluent speakers https://go.nature.com/4ho0M5r

New in Nature Magazine: Biologist Tatsuya Amano’s work to make science a fairer place for non-fluent speakers. As Chair of the #ICCB2025 Language Accessibility Subcommittee, Tatsuya leads efforts to reduce #languagebarriers and boost linguistic diversity at the conference.

Are you inspired by the incredible work of early career African women in conservation? Nominate an outstanding individual for the YWCB Award, recognizing their contributions to advancing conservation biology in Africa. πŸ“… Deadline: 24 March 2025 πŸ“§ Learn more: conbio.informz.net/InformzDataS...

We're celebrating πŸŽ‰ David's travel grantπŸ§³πŸ†! He will present FIASCO's advancements to the 2nd Conference of Conservation Biology for Early Career Researchers in L' Aquila in May 2025 thanks to the @society4conbio.bsky.social - Italy chapter funding πŸ’°

#MooDeng the pygmy hippo is a viral starβ€”but has her fame helped wild pygmy hippos? #conservation #wildlife 🌍 news.mongabay.com/2025/02/has-...

Meet the #ICCB2025 Plenary Speakers, a lineup of inspiring leaders shaping the future of conservation! From #wildlife trafficking to Indigenous land stewardship, these thought leaders will challenge perspectives and spark new ideas. 🌍 #conservation #ecology #marinelife conbio.org/mini-sites/i...

The #ICCB2025 Call for Abstracts deadline is 21 February (conbio.org/mini-sites/i...). We have also opened a sign up form for those who want to receive mentorship to prepare and practice English presentations. Sign up from the link provided on the registration site. #languagebarriers 🌍 #conservation

🚨 Revised request for scientist friends who want to do something to help 🚨 Help me find scientific professional societies with significant numbers of US members so I can approach them about a sign-on letter. What societies are you a member of? Send me names, links, etc. DMs open. πŸ§ͺπŸŒŽπŸ¦‘

Hardly new info, but BSky should know: Warsaw's water quality is monitored by eight clams with magnets attached to their shells. If contamination in the water causes the clams to close, the magnets trigger an alarm and shut off the city's water supply. Thank you, little guardian molluscs. πŸ§ͺ🌏🚰

A thread explaining our new discovery about humpback whale song published today in Science... We found key statistical properties that characterise all human languages in another species for the first time. We have more in common with whales than we previously thought! doi.org/10.1126/scie...

The #ICCB2025 Call for Abstracts deadline is 21 February (conbio.org/mini-sites/i...). We have also opened a sign up form for those who want to receive mentorship to prepare and practice English presentations. Sign up from the link provided on the registration site. #languagebarriers 🌍 #conservation

Call for abstracts is still open until 21 February (conbio.org/mini-sites/i...). We have also opened a sign up form for those who want to receive mentorship to prepare and practice English presentations. Pls sign up from the link provided on the registration site. #languagebarriers

Meet the #ICCB2025 Plenary Speakers, a lineup of inspiring leaders shaping the future of conservation! From #wildlife trafficking to Indigenous land stewardship, these thought leaders will challenge perspectives and spark new ideas. 🌍 #conservation #ecology #marinelife conbio.org/mini-sites/i...

Populations have been falling for decades, even in tracts of forest undamaged by humans. Experts have spent two decades trying to understand what is going on. #conservation #Amazon 🌍

Upload your resume to the SCB #CareerCenter so our employers can match your details to the best available jobs! Learn more: careers.conbio.org #conservation 🌍 #MarineLife #ecology #conservationjobs

Get the latest conservation biology jobs sent straight to your email! Sign up for job alerts + upload your resume so our employers can match your details to the best available jobs. #conservation #jobboard #conservationcareers 🌍 careers.conbio.org

If you’re like me and trying to find a backup job plan in conservation this week, this is worth checking out!

If you'd like us to add your org's award, fellowship or grant opportunity to our list, comment below! #MarineLife #ecology #conservation #funding

Get the latest conservation biology jobs sent straight to your email! Sign up for job alerts + upload your resume so our employers can match your details to the best available jobs. #conservation #jobboard #conservationcareers 🌍 careers.conbio.org

If you'd like us to add your org's award, fellowship or grant opportunity to our list, comment below! #MarineLife #ecology #conservation #funding

Terrific list of conservation-related funding opportunities, made by @society4conbio.bsky.social: docs.google.com/document/d/1... Please share! #ConservationFunding #Conservation

As federal scientists are again under threat in the new US administration, our 2017 paper in Conservation Biology that identifies 8 reforms needed to defend the scientific integrity of conservation-policy processes is timely @society4conbio.bsky.social conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

When South African orcas developed a taste for shark livers Mossel Bay became a microcosm of what can happen when sharks are removed from ecosystems. Featuring research from #SFU Biological Sciences prof @nickdulvy.bsky.social:

We have a great list of ongoing award, fellowship and grant opportunities that we thought our members might be interested in. 🌍 #conservation #MarineLife #ecology Check it out here: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #conservation #funding #fellowships #awards

We have a great list of ongoing award, fellowship and grant opportunities that we thought our members might be interested in. 🌍 #conservation #MarineLife #ecology Check it out here: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #conservation #funding #fellowships #awards

"Marine protected areas in the western Indian Ocean are not effective for large-bodied fishes." No giant grouper seen on ANY sites looked at 7 regions in the western central Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden. Sharks only seen in Mozambique and Chagos. conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

Whoops, wrong turn πŸ§ͺπŸŒŽπŸ¦‘πŸ¦Š

Scientists and Indigenous community members documented 27 new-to-science species in Peru’s Alto Mayo region, including four new mammals + a β€œblob-headed” fish that was already well-known to local people. 🌍 news.mongabay.com/2025/01/blob...

Despite all this [waves arms around wildly] we are going to continue to speak about and work towards environmental justice This week I interviewed @anupaasokan.bsky.social about her new paper on environmental justice and marine protected areas www.southernfriedscience.com/people-and-i...

Bumping this as the deadline (Feb 1) approaches - please share and apply! This is a great opportunity for a postdoc looking to do applied climate adaptation research that comes with hands-on training in actionable science. πŸ§ͺ🌎

New study highlights how forest degradation reshapes tree species profiles, reducing their carbon storage potential. Protecting forests isn't just about deforestationβ€”it’s about maintaining their health & #biodiversity too. #Conservation 🌍 πŸ”— Read more: news.mongabay.com/2025/01/stud...