Caleb Hasler
calebhasler.bsky.social
Caleb Hasler
@calebhasler.bsky.social

Professor, University of Winnipeg, Fish Biology and Aquatic Conservation Lab, Dad to Hugh, Husband to Jen, From parts unknown. https://calebthasler.wordpress.com/

Environmental science 60%
Geography 17%

You should buy these books...the editing is stellar :)

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"Methods for Fish Biology"? "Freshwater Fisheries in Canada"? More like "Methods for Fish Book Buying" and "Freshwater Fisheries in Your Cart"! Grab your copies from the AFS Bookstore Sale today, before this sale swims away! fisheries.org/2025/12/2025...

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A University of Winnipeg professor who researches poverty and urban renewal at the downtown campus is now its acting president.

Jino Distasio, one of the most high-profile researchers at U of W, was named interim vice-chancellor Tuesday #mbed #wfp www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Distasio named U of W interim president
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Fine-scale behaviour of walleye (Sander vitreus) on a spawning shoal in Hamilton Harbour, Ontario

#GreatLakes 🧪

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Great to see some labmates from McMaster U doing great things. Good job Jon and Mel!

@sjcfishy.bsky.social @calebhasler.bsky.social
Fine-scale behaviour of walleye (Sander vitreus) on a spawning shoal in Hamilton Harbour, Ontario
Re-establishment of a naturally reproducing walleye (Sander vitreus) population is a management objective for Hamilton Harbour, western Lake Ontario. …
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✳️ We are delighted to announce a new editorial internship scheme for #EarlyCareerResearchers! ✳️

Interns will gain experience of:
✅ manuscript handling
✅ peer review
✅ editorial decision making

Full details and how to apply here: academic.oup.com/conphys/page...

#Publishing #ECR #PeerReview

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Alternatively:

"Idiot Who Told Americans to Drink Bleach and that Tylenol Causes Autism Disparages Climate Change and Science."

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/c... #ClimateChange #Trump #Tylenol #Autism
Trump to World: Green Energy Is a Scam and Climate Science Is From ‘Stupid People’
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Not to mention that the boots are already on the ground, and despite some paperwork, "we" can get people working on important topics almost immediately.
Stephen Jay Gould was born OTD in 1941.

“Organisms are not billiard balls, propelled by simple and measurable external forces to predictable new positions on life's pool table.... Organisms have a history that constrains their future in myriad, subtle ways.”

🦫🦋🐋🌱🧠🗃️🧪#HistSTM #PhilSci #EvoBio

Great news for our Indigenous programs at @uwinnipeg.bsky.social!
With our Indigenous graduates already strengthening our province in a variety of fields—including education, medicine, law, biosciences, and more—we are thrilled to receive this extraordinary $5M gift from the #MastercardFoundation to further support Indigenous learning at #UWinnipeg.

LEARN MORE ⬇️
UWinnipeg receives $5M gift from Mastercard Foundation to benefit Indigenous learning | University of Winnipeg News
On September 9, the Mastercard Foundation announced a $5 million investment in The University of Winnipeg, recognizing the University’s leadership in advancing education for Indigenous youth. This…
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With our Indigenous graduates already strengthening our province in a variety of fields—including education, medicine, law, biosciences, and more—we are thrilled to receive this extraordinary $5M gift from the #MastercardFoundation to further support Indigenous learning at #UWinnipeg.

LEARN MORE ⬇️
UWinnipeg receives $5M gift from Mastercard Foundation to benefit Indigenous learning | University of Winnipeg News
On September 9, the Mastercard Foundation announced a $5 million investment in The University of Winnipeg, recognizing the University’s leadership in advancing education for Indigenous youth. This…
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Confused writing is usually a symptom of confused thinking. As we struggle to clarify writing, we clarify our thoughts. AI writing aids rob us of that struggle, leaving clean-looking text and thoughts still confused for lack of inspection. Writing is not just a product; it is a diagnostic tool.
Nonnative species have been introduced to all regions worldwide - including Antarctica and the most remote islands. Numbers of nonnative species of all taxa are increasing across all regions, often accelerating, and likely underestimated. #bioinvasions
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Biological invasions: a global assessment of geographic distributions, long‐term trends, and data gaps
Biological invasions are one of the major drivers of biodiversity decline and have been shown to have far-reaching consequences for society and the economy. Preventing the introduction and spread of ....
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How many answer with, "The Dude"?

I was told I wasn't allowed in people's pockets.
OpenAI releases the newest version of the AI model that powers its popular ChatGPT chatbot, with CEO Sam Altman promoting it as like having a “team of Ph.D. level experts in your pocket.”
OpenAI releases GPT-5, calling it a ‘team of Ph.D. level experts in your pocket’
OpenAI says its latest version of the popular AI model is better at coding, more accurate and less deceptive than previous versions.
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OpenAI releases the newest version of the AI model that powers its popular ChatGPT chatbot, with CEO Sam Altman promoting it as like having a “team of Ph.D. level experts in your pocket.”
OpenAI releases GPT-5, calling it a ‘team of Ph.D. level experts in your pocket’
OpenAI says its latest version of the popular AI model is better at coding, more accurate and less deceptive than previous versions.
nbcnews.to

what a "niche" post.

Sounds like you went mammaling!
Decline of whitefish in Lake Michigan sparks fears that the fish might disappear

The commercial harvest of the fish has declined nearly 90 percent since 1999

#GreatLakes

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Decline of whitefish in Lake Michigan sparks fears that the fish might disappear
State regulators say the commercial harvest of lake whitefish in Lake Michigan has reached its lowest level since 1990, and some fisheries biologists fear the species might largely disappear in parts ...
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Are you unfamiliar with Toronto sportsfans?
Translating #Conservation research into meaningful action requires collaboration between multiple stakeholders 🤝.

This #Perspective includes case studies & guidance for co-produced research. #CoProduction

With emphasis on generating effective & inclusive outcomes.

➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp... 🌎
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Would solar dimming also reduce rate of oxygen production from marine algae…though, the pH would mess a lot with that, too. Isn’t the Anthropocene grand!

Every year I fund a small award for science graduates at my very small town high school. It honours the person who made me love the sciences and particularly biology. She was a fantastic teacher just by being human and talking to us country bumpkins like we mattered and could be something more

A novel approach to fish aging in the Anthropocene.

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New paper! ‼️ Angling-like stressors immediately before spawning impacts the offspring of lake trout 🐟 🐟 🐟 Fun study in collaboration with Manitoba Fisheries and @calebhasler.bsky.social lab.

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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❗️JOB ALERT❗️

#FisheriesCertificationManager
🐠Application due by July 13
🦑 #ManitobaGovernment

Plays a lead role in the management of commercial fisheries and the coordination of sustainable fishing certification (eco-certification) efforts

jobsearch.gov.mb.ca/search.action
Manitoba Government Job Opportunities Website
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You only order those once!

I'm assuming it's ok to announce this...letter from my uni president said confidential...effective July 1, I will be a Full Professor! Many thanks to all my mentors, students, colleagues, collaborators, and funders.

Very neat…I’m not sure there are many named science faculties in general, so quite the honour!