Alec BM Moore
@alecbmmoore.bsky.social
Lecturer in marine top predator conservation @sosbangor.bsky.social
I research: sharks & rays | marine historical ecology | fisheries | conservation ππ€Ώπ£π
I research: sharks & rays | marine historical ecology | fisheries | conservation ππ€Ώπ£π
Not cryptic in the sense of this interesting paper, but many sharks are really difficult to tell apart from closely related species, with implications for conservation
Top: Graceful shark, found across Indo-W Pacific
Bottom: Smoothtooth blacktip shark, known only from 2 locations in Arabian waters
Top: Graceful shark, found across Indo-W Pacific
Bottom: Smoothtooth blacktip shark, known only from 2 locations in Arabian waters
February 9, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Not cryptic in the sense of this interesting paper, but many sharks are really difficult to tell apart from closely related species, with implications for conservation
Top: Graceful shark, found across Indo-W Pacific
Bottom: Smoothtooth blacktip shark, known only from 2 locations in Arabian waters
Top: Graceful shark, found across Indo-W Pacific
Bottom: Smoothtooth blacktip shark, known only from 2 locations in Arabian waters
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πPublished !
These findings highlight an emerging health threat for mountain gorillas, with implications for other isolated wildlife populations facing similar ecological and evolutionary pressures π π
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These findings highlight an emerging health threat for mountain gorillas, with implications for other isolated wildlife populations facing similar ecological and evolutionary pressures π π
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February 9, 2026 at 12:02 PM
πPublished !
These findings highlight an emerging health threat for mountain gorillas, with implications for other isolated wildlife populations facing similar ecological and evolutionary pressures π π
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These findings highlight an emerging health threat for mountain gorillas, with implications for other isolated wildlife populations facing similar ecological and evolutionary pressures π π
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Mysterious "spot" calls are widespread in the Indian Ocean... New research ties enigmatic pygmy right whales and their little known doublet calls to the spot calls, suggesting they make both calls! Frequency declining rapidly and synchronously for both calls
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
February 8, 2026 at 6:56 AM
Mysterious "spot" calls are widespread in the Indian Ocean... New research ties enigmatic pygmy right whales and their little known doublet calls to the spot calls, suggesting they make both calls! Frequency declining rapidly and synchronously for both calls
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Another new paper led by SMRU's @izzylangley.bsky.social: First observations of grey seal cannibalism at Sable Island, inc. a comparison of carcass pathology to cases in Scotland. Collab between SMRU, DFO and @dalhousie.bsky.social with support from @oceanfrontier.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1111/mms....
doi.org/10.1111/mms....
Gray Seal Cannibalism at the Largest Colony in the World, Sable Island
Click on the article title to read more.
doi.org
February 6, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Another new paper led by SMRU's @izzylangley.bsky.social: First observations of grey seal cannibalism at Sable Island, inc. a comparison of carcass pathology to cases in Scotland. Collab between SMRU, DFO and @dalhousie.bsky.social with support from @oceanfrontier.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1111/mms....
doi.org/10.1111/mms....
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Last day to submit abstracts for #FSBI2026 at the University of Southampton 27-31 July (due by 17:00)! We have lots of fun social events planned in addition to the scientific programme, including excursions, fish quiz, spawning run, etc. Full details fsbi.org.uk/symposium-2026/
February 6, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Last day to submit abstracts for #FSBI2026 at the University of Southampton 27-31 July (due by 17:00)! We have lots of fun social events planned in addition to the scientific programme, including excursions, fish quiz, spawning run, etc. Full details fsbi.org.uk/symposium-2026/
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New publication led by SMRU's @izzylangley.bsky.social on competition between grey & harbour seals in Scotland using 20+ yrs of diet data. Many thanks to all who collected samples, and collaborators from the Lighthouse Field Station and Institute of Marine Research
#OA Paper: doi.org/10.1002/oik....
#OA Paper: doi.org/10.1002/oik....
Temporal changes in the dietary niche of sympatric seals provides insight into the role of competition in population declines
Competition theory suggests that interspecific prey competition can result in changes to the dietary niche, but obtaining timeseries of data from sympatric species experiencing temporal variation in ...
doi.org
February 5, 2026 at 12:09 PM
New publication led by SMRU's @izzylangley.bsky.social on competition between grey & harbour seals in Scotland using 20+ yrs of diet data. Many thanks to all who collected samples, and collaborators from the Lighthouse Field Station and Institute of Marine Research
#OA Paper: doi.org/10.1002/oik....
#OA Paper: doi.org/10.1002/oik....
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Forecasting extinction risk for future-proof conservation decisions: Trends Ecol & Evolution www.cell.com/trends/ecolo...
Should conservation focus on threatened species? Or should we be proactive and protect species before they become threatened? This paper explores how to get the balance right.
Should conservation focus on threatened species? Or should we be proactive and protect species before they become threatened? This paper explores how to get the balance right.
Forecasting extinction risk for future-proof conservation decisions
Conservation prioritisation emphasises currently threatened species, but there are
strong arguments for complementary, more proactive approaches based on forecasting
future extinction risk for unthrea...
www.cell.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Forecasting extinction risk for future-proof conservation decisions: Trends Ecol & Evolution www.cell.com/trends/ecolo...
Should conservation focus on threatened species? Or should we be proactive and protect species before they become threatened? This paper explores how to get the balance right.
Should conservation focus on threatened species? Or should we be proactive and protect species before they become threatened? This paper explores how to get the balance right.
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Our new study is out!
We analysed DNA preserved in buried river sediments and Neolithic sites (Serbia), uncovering past landscapes and traces of sturgeon populations. Read more about our findings and the challenges in such complex and dynamic contexts: doi.org/10.1038/s415... @mikkelwp.bsky.social
We analysed DNA preserved in buried river sediments and Neolithic sites (Serbia), uncovering past landscapes and traces of sturgeon populations. Read more about our findings and the challenges in such complex and dynamic contexts: doi.org/10.1038/s415... @mikkelwp.bsky.social
Ancient DNA reconstruction of late holocene ecosystems within the Carpathian basin from paleo-meanders and archaeological deposits - Scientific Reports
The diverse ecology in the Carpathian Basin supported a variety of subsistence strategies throughout the Holocene, ranging from animal husbandry to the management of woodlands, grasslands, and wetland...
doi.org
February 4, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Our new study is out!
We analysed DNA preserved in buried river sediments and Neolithic sites (Serbia), uncovering past landscapes and traces of sturgeon populations. Read more about our findings and the challenges in such complex and dynamic contexts: doi.org/10.1038/s415... @mikkelwp.bsky.social
We analysed DNA preserved in buried river sediments and Neolithic sites (Serbia), uncovering past landscapes and traces of sturgeon populations. Read more about our findings and the challenges in such complex and dynamic contexts: doi.org/10.1038/s415... @mikkelwp.bsky.social
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A top predator on the run! New paper on aversive responses of killer whales to the sounds of long-finned pilot whales β out now in Scientific reports β open access: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Below a short summary of the main results.
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#bioacoustics #MarineMammals #whales
Below a short summary of the main results.
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#bioacoustics #MarineMammals #whales
Aversive behavioural responses of killer whales to sounds of long-finned pilot whales - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Aversive behavioural responses of killer whales to sounds of long-finned pilot whales
www.nature.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:02 PM
A top predator on the run! New paper on aversive responses of killer whales to the sounds of long-finned pilot whales β out now in Scientific reports β open access: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Below a short summary of the main results.
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#bioacoustics #MarineMammals #whales
Below a short summary of the main results.
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#bioacoustics #MarineMammals #whales
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Our recent study in Ecological Modelling shows that southern right whale mother-calf pairs leave calving grounds once calves reach ~8 m in length, not after a fixed time. Larger, fatter mothers help calves reach departure size faster! πβ‘
Read it here:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... πππ±π§ͺ
Read it here:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... πππ±π§ͺ
February 2, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Our recent study in Ecological Modelling shows that southern right whale mother-calf pairs leave calving grounds once calves reach ~8 m in length, not after a fixed time. Larger, fatter mothers help calves reach departure size faster! πβ‘
Read it here:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... πππ±π§ͺ
Read it here:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... πππ±π§ͺ
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New paper published in Marine Mammal Science. We investigated prey preferences and individual dietary specialization of false killer whales in the Caribbean Sea using stable isotope analysis: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
February 2, 2026 at 11:41 AM
New paper published in Marine Mammal Science. We investigated prey preferences and individual dietary specialization of false killer whales in the Caribbean Sea using stable isotope analysis: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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A dolphin hunting fish by a group of manatees on a sandbar in Tampa Bay a couple days ago. This is one of 5 groups of manatees that were hanging out in the shallow waters of Tampa Bay. The groups ranged from about 40-300 manatees.
#nature #amazing #animals #wildlife #awesome #naturephotography
#nature #amazing #animals #wildlife #awesome #naturephotography
February 1, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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Very fond of this remarkable bridge that just celebrated 200 years.
Such a key feature of the 24 years we lived and/or worked on Anglesey
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Such a key feature of the 24 years we lived and/or worked on Anglesey
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
βItβs astonishing how well it has lastedβ: Anglesey marks 200th anniversary of beloved bridge
Despite repair problems, its admirers say Thomas Telfordβs Menai Bridge is good for another two centuries
www.theguardian.com
February 1, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Very fond of this remarkable bridge that just celebrated 200 years.
Such a key feature of the 24 years we lived and/or worked on Anglesey
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Such a key feature of the 24 years we lived and/or worked on Anglesey
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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New paper out:
The flounder effect: disparities in taxonomic and ecological study intensity across extant and fossil marine organisms hamper conservation
with @fossildetective.bsky.social, @bigfacecats.bsky.social, Curtis Congreve & @jonhendricks.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s44... π¦βοΈ
The flounder effect: disparities in taxonomic and ecological study intensity across extant and fossil marine organisms hamper conservation
with @fossildetective.bsky.social, @bigfacecats.bsky.social, Curtis Congreve & @jonhendricks.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s44... π¦βοΈ
The flounder effect: disparities in taxonomic and ecological study intensity across extant and fossil marine organisms hamper conservation - npj Biodiversity
npj Biodiversity - The flounder effect: disparities in taxonomic and ecological study intensity across extant and fossil marine organisms hamper conservation
www.nature.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:22 PM
New paper out:
The flounder effect: disparities in taxonomic and ecological study intensity across extant and fossil marine organisms hamper conservation
with @fossildetective.bsky.social, @bigfacecats.bsky.social, Curtis Congreve & @jonhendricks.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s44... π¦βοΈ
The flounder effect: disparities in taxonomic and ecological study intensity across extant and fossil marine organisms hamper conservation
with @fossildetective.bsky.social, @bigfacecats.bsky.social, Curtis Congreve & @jonhendricks.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s44... π¦βοΈ
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One of the coolest sharks @schmidtocean.bsky.social filmed! They saw this Rough shark (Oxynotus?) in Galapagos during dive 582 part 2. I think it ended up being a range extension iirc. #CliffReefs #MarineLife
February 1, 2026 at 10:10 PM
One of the coolest sharks @schmidtocean.bsky.social filmed! They saw this Rough shark (Oxynotus?) in Galapagos during dive 582 part 2. I think it ended up being a range extension iirc. #CliffReefs #MarineLife
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We use the New Zealand Seafloor Community Classification to explore how representativity of benthic communities could be enhanced in MPAs. We found that a small increase in spatial protection (1.5%) can result in large increases in the representativity.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Achieving Full Representativity of Seafloor Biodiversity With Minimal Expansion: Exploring a Strategy for New Zealand Marine Conservation
Aim
A key element of the Global Biodiversity Framework Target 3 is βrepresentativityβ, which refers to the inclusion of the full range of existing ecosystems, ecological processes and regions within.....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:53 AM
We use the New Zealand Seafloor Community Classification to explore how representativity of benthic communities could be enhanced in MPAs. We found that a small increase in spatial protection (1.5%) can result in large increases in the representativity.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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π Upskill in 2026 with one of our training courses!
π΅Mapping & spatial analysis with R
π Stock assessment
π’Ecopath with Ecosim
π΅Reimagining complex data-intensive reports
π Writing bespoke assessment models in RTMB
π’Environmental Impact Assessments
Registration is open
www.ices.dk/events/Train...
π΅Mapping & spatial analysis with R
π Stock assessment
π’Ecopath with Ecosim
π΅Reimagining complex data-intensive reports
π Writing bespoke assessment models in RTMB
π’Environmental Impact Assessments
Registration is open
www.ices.dk/events/Train...
January 30, 2026 at 1:37 PM
π Upskill in 2026 with one of our training courses!
π΅Mapping & spatial analysis with R
π Stock assessment
π’Ecopath with Ecosim
π΅Reimagining complex data-intensive reports
π Writing bespoke assessment models in RTMB
π’Environmental Impact Assessments
Registration is open
www.ices.dk/events/Train...
π΅Mapping & spatial analysis with R
π Stock assessment
π’Ecopath with Ecosim
π΅Reimagining complex data-intensive reports
π Writing bespoke assessment models in RTMB
π’Environmental Impact Assessments
Registration is open
www.ices.dk/events/Train...
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Two hundred years ago #OnThisDay the magnificent Menai Suspension Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford, was opened. Read more about it on my web site: www.anglesey-history.co.uk/places/bridg...
January 30, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Two hundred years ago #OnThisDay the magnificent Menai Suspension Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford, was opened. Read more about it on my web site: www.anglesey-history.co.uk/places/bridg...
January 29, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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New in #PhilTransB - theme issue explores the #biosphere in the #Anthropocene. All #OA. Read: royalsocietypublishing.org/rstb/issue/3...
January 27, 2026 at 8:45 PM
New in #PhilTransB - theme issue explores the #biosphere in the #Anthropocene. All #OA. Read: royalsocietypublishing.org/rstb/issue/3...
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Are you an FSBI member that would like to be more involved with the society? Do you have skills in website design? We have a new position that may be perfect for you, which would involve helping improve and maintain our website.
π» More info, here: fsbi.org.uk/2026/01/26/f...
π» More info, here: fsbi.org.uk/2026/01/26/f...
January 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Are you an FSBI member that would like to be more involved with the society? Do you have skills in website design? We have a new position that may be perfect for you, which would involve helping improve and maintain our website.
π» More info, here: fsbi.org.uk/2026/01/26/f...
π» More info, here: fsbi.org.uk/2026/01/26/f...