Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Director Fish & Fisheries Lab, James Cook University | Advisor Save Our Seas Foundation | healthy fisheries, ecosystems, and communities; shark and ray conservation in the Asia-Pacific| Reconnecting with Asia | Recovering Ocean Human ππ¦π| π¦πΊ πΈπ¬ π΅π .. more
Director Fish & Fisheries Lab, James Cook University | Advisor Save Our Seas Foundation | healthy fisheries, ecosystems, and communities; shark and ray conservation in the Asia-Pacific| Reconnecting with Asia | Recovering Ocean Human ππ¦π| π¦πΊ πΈπ¬ π΅π
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Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Nov 30
Hello Bluesky, and fellow #shark nerds and #Ocean people. I stopped using Twitter years ago but @sharkcolin.bsky.social just inspired me to give social media a second chance. This time Iβll be much more selective about who I follow, agnostic about likes and follows, and much more casual about it β¦π€πΌ
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Mar 29
REMINDER! Applications for the 2025 Asian Shark & Ray Research, Conservation, and Leadership workshop close 31 March. If you work on shark & ray conservation in Asia, this workshop may be for you! Apply at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Asian_shar...
More information at www.fishandfisheries.com/projects
More information at www.fishandfisheries.com/projects
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Mar 28
Heading down to rainy #Brisbane to talk with fishers about #shark #depredation - the patterns and impacts, the potential causes, and what #sharkscience shows about potential solutions - project funded by @frdc.bsky.social
#australia #sharkresearch #marinescience
#australia #sharkresearch #marinescience
Reposted by Andrew Chin
Dr Vincent Raoult
@sawsharkman.bsky.social
Β· Mar 23
βTheyβre smart nowβ: Australian fishers are on tenterhooks over shark encounters. Should swimmers be worried?
Increasing run-ins between anglers and the oceanβs apex predators reflects a growing unease among beachgoers. But is widespread fear justified?
www.theguardian.com
Really balanced article by @australia.theguardian.com covering the growing impact of shark depredation on fishers, and how that might relate to shark numbers. Includes statements by @spinnershark7.bsky.social and I.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Mar 18
Congratulations to all of the 48 project leaders receiving Save Our Seas small grants and keystone grants for 2025. Some great projects and people being funded! #sharkresearch #sharkscience #sharkconservation #marineconservation
Reposted by Elliott L. Hazen, Andrew Chin, Guy Peβer
Advice for talking to the media as a conservation scientist: Part 1
By David Shiffman and Brett Favaro. Many environmental scientists understand that there is value in communicating about their work through the media, as publicity can help raise public awareness ofβ¦
www.southernfriedscience.com
Please enjoy part 1 of a series of blog posts written by myself and @brettfavaro.bsky.social offering our advice on how scientists can effectively speak with jouranlists about our areas of expertise. Part 2 is coming next week.
Please read and share!
www.southernfriedscience.com/advice-for-t... π§ͺ
Please read and share!
www.southernfriedscience.com/advice-for-t... π§ͺ
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Mar 11
Heading to your first scientific conference? The F&F Lab students have written a blog post of their experiences at their first conference, with their advice for the conference season. Lab staff have also written a piece showing how their experience differs. www.fishandfisheries.com/news-blog
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Mar 4
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We faced this in Australia - a science hostile government was elected and axed fisheries staff and disbanded consultative committee and advisory groups. Ten years on, the impacts of that shortsightedness remain, and the industry has suffered the most from it.
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Mar 4
Post inspired by discussion 1/2 hour ago with @madasamarinebio.bsky.social
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Feb 24
Agree π― They are absolutely stunning,l π€© π¦
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Feb 17
Just read a call for project proposals on sustainability, systematic change, coastal restoration etc. Projects should include stakeholder engagement and have measurable outcomes after one-year. One year. While well-intentioned, I donβt think these are realistic expectations for real conservation.
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Feb 11
The world needs science for evidence based decision making. Science needs women and girls to broaden its perspectives and approaches that help drive innovation, application, and discovery.
Reposted by Andrew Chin
Scientists as political advocates
Science, both teaching and doing, is under attack. The recent US presidential election of a person and platform with anti-science bias exemplifies this. The study of climate processes and patterns and...
www.science.org
If you can, do something, speak up and act up. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Feb 2
I ditched twitter years ago, itβs was just so negative. Iβm finding bluesky much more positive - e.g. the posts appear in timeline order (no playing algorithm games) and thereβs a thread for only the people you follow. Much nicer and cleaner.
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Feb 2
The new 100 peso #banknote is out featuring the stunning #Palawan peacock pheasant. The new notes are plastic & waterproof and look awesome. The βbutandingβ still graces the reverse side.
Palawan is a jewel of Filipino π΅π #biodiversity. looking forward to returning in July for workshops π€©
Palawan is a jewel of Filipino π΅π #biodiversity. looking forward to returning in July for workshops π€©
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Feb 1
We have a new #sharkscience paper just out on working with batoids, including ethical considerations and guidance regarding the difficult choices field researchers sometimes face. This was a global collaborative with many authors, and is published as #openaccess link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Jan 29
If you have data from the European Atlantic that show certain areas being especially important to sharks and rays, this @iucnshark.bsky.social announcement is for you. Put your sharks and rays on the map!
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Jan 28
Yeah - and the crazy thing is I live about 20 mins drive from this beach. The Philippines is amazing π€©
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Jan 28
Just out: the lastest edition of Shark News the bsky.app/profile/iucnshark.bsky.social IUCN #Shark Specialist Group newsletter. We have an article about our work with the PADI Global Shark and Ray Census starting at pg 80. Meanwhile, if you like sharks and rays, Shark News is full of juicy content.
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Jan 27
Well, this finally happened! After working on sharks for over 20 years, I finally saw my first #whaleshark in the wild! We were heading to a dive site and we came across this juvenile male just cruising. We motored ahead and jumped in, and big fella just came right on by. Simply gorgeous π€©.
Reposted by Andrew Chin
We want to invite you to discover the latest 11th issue of Shark News β the official IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group (SSG) magazine.
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Jan 20
Most of us trust scientists, shows a survey of nearly 72,000 people worldwide
A global new survey shows thereβs no crisis of trust in scientists, as some might claim. But there are some nuances.
theconversation.com
Good news to start the week - apparently a major international study shows that regardless of what media may portray, most people trust science and scientists: theconversation.com/most-of-us-t...
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Jan 16
I used to gave a series of notebooks, colour coded and everything - and I could never find them or remember which notebook was for what project or train of thought π. They looked awesome though when I could find them all and stack them in a bookshelf π³
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Jan 15
Bullet Journal
Meet the analog method for the digital age that will help you track the past, order the present, and design your future.
bulletjournal.com
Oops - Bullet Journal: bulletjournal.com?srsltid=AfmB...
It may not work for everyone, but for me itβs a sanity saver having my life organisation in one place. Evernote is my second brain, Bullet Journal and outlook calendar for organising life β¦
It may not work for everyone, but for me itβs a sanity saver having my life organisation in one place. Evernote is my second brain, Bullet Journal and outlook calendar for organising life β¦
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Jan 13
Building a Second Brain: The Definitive Introductory Guide
This is an introduction to Building a Second Brain, the proven method to organize your digital life and unlock your creative potential
fortelabs.com
The CODE system from βBuilding a second Brainβ (thank you @madasamarinebio.bsky.social or the tip) is as close as Iβve gotten to managing the tsunami of incoming information. fortelabs.com/blog/basbove... - that and my Buller Journal helps keep me sane
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Jan 13
I had to let go of the concept of Inbox Zero and just accept reality. Iβm also trying to reinforce to my team and stakeholders that if itβs urgent, label it urgent, and if you donβt hear from me, itβs not that Iβm ignoring you, itβs that Iβm unaware of the email so pls try again.
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Jan 12
I relate so strongly to this π³ every email is an info blast, a request for attention, or a continuation of a conversation - when you receive over 100 emails a day itβs impossible to invest the energy or mental capacity needed to keep that many plates spinning.
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Jan 12
YES PLEASE - ππΌ This would be my #1 fix
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Jan 11
The build continues - Iβm so impressed with the thought, design, and quality control that has gone into this. Step by step, instructions are clear, everything piece fits perfectly, and the creativity behind making generic pieces fit together to create something new, well done LEGO ππΌ
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Jan 10
The cover of Nature! Well done, and what a great shot.
Andrew Chin
@spinnershark7.bsky.social
Β· Jan 10
Two days later - and I have found the time to at least open the box π€¦π»ββοΈ