Conservation Physiology
@conphysjournal.bsky.social
Open Access journal from the Society for Experimental Biology. Publishing research, reviews, methods and perspectives in the field of Conservation Physiology.
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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
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
Freshwater mussel populations are declining globally, yet few robust #BioMarkers for health assessment exist. This new article investigates whether cellular energy allocation could serve as an indicator of mussel health.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp... #BioIndicator
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp... #BioIndicator
December 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Freshwater mussel populations are declining globally, yet few robust #BioMarkers for health assessment exist. This new article investigates whether cellular energy allocation could serve as an indicator of mussel health.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp... #BioIndicator
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp... #BioIndicator
The rare plant Myricaria laxiflora 🌿 grows on river banks & enters dormancy during #Floods 🌊. This new study found #PlantHormone levels change during flooding, dependent on duration ⏱️ & depth.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
December 18, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The rare plant Myricaria laxiflora 🌿 grows on river banks & enters dormancy during #Floods 🌊. This new study found #PlantHormone levels change during flooding, dependent on duration ⏱️ & depth.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
African clawless otters 🦦 face multiple stressors that can impact their health and reproductive success. This study compared stress hormone levels of otters in natural and disturbed environments to better understand the effects of #Anthropogenic stressors.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
December 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
African clawless otters 🦦 face multiple stressors that can impact their health and reproductive success. This study compared stress hormone levels of otters in natural and disturbed environments to better understand the effects of #Anthropogenic stressors.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
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#ICYMI: Our latest paper in @conphysjournal.bsky.social provides "tips & tricks" for how to write constructive peer reviews
The paper provides directed guidance on how to write effective comments and highlights additional attributes of useful reviews
doi.org/10.1093/conp...
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The paper provides directed guidance on how to write effective comments and highlights additional attributes of useful reviews
doi.org/10.1093/conp...
@sebiology.bsky.social
Tips and tricks for writing constructive peer reviews
Peer review has been the cornerstone of scientific inquiry for centuries and is considered the backbone of scientific quality and rigour (Spier, 2002). Des
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December 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM
#ICYMI: Our latest paper in @conphysjournal.bsky.social provides "tips & tricks" for how to write constructive peer reviews
The paper provides directed guidance on how to write effective comments and highlights additional attributes of useful reviews
doi.org/10.1093/conp...
@sebiology.bsky.social
The paper provides directed guidance on how to write effective comments and highlights additional attributes of useful reviews
doi.org/10.1093/conp...
@sebiology.bsky.social
Freshwater fish face various man-made stressors, but how do the fish respond to combined stresses? Check out this study on the effects of angling 🎣 and temperature 🌡️ in brook trout 🐟 at the transcriptomic level.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
#Angling #Genomics #ThermalStress
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
#Angling #Genomics #ThermalStress
December 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Freshwater fish face various man-made stressors, but how do the fish respond to combined stresses? Check out this study on the effects of angling 🎣 and temperature 🌡️ in brook trout 🐟 at the transcriptomic level.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
#Angling #Genomics #ThermalStress
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
#Angling #Genomics #ThermalStress
#PeerReview is vital for research publication and scientific advancement, so how can you write a review that is meaningful and constructive?
Learn more in our new #Editorial: tips and tricks for writing constructive peer reviews ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
#EarlyCareerResearcher #ECR
Learn more in our new #Editorial: tips and tricks for writing constructive peer reviews ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
#EarlyCareerResearcher #ECR
December 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
#PeerReview is vital for research publication and scientific advancement, so how can you write a review that is meaningful and constructive?
Learn more in our new #Editorial: tips and tricks for writing constructive peer reviews ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
#EarlyCareerResearcher #ECR
Learn more in our new #Editorial: tips and tricks for writing constructive peer reviews ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
#EarlyCareerResearcher #ECR
How do we precisely track a bear's diet over time? 🐻 New research tests two #NonInvasive methods (dyeing & #StableIsotope tracing) to quantify hair growth rates in bears (Grizzly, Black, & Polar). This will help us understand bear seasonal diet data! 🧬📈
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
December 15, 2025 at 9:57 AM
How do we precisely track a bear's diet over time? 🐻 New research tests two #NonInvasive methods (dyeing & #StableIsotope tracing) to quantify hair growth rates in bears (Grizzly, Black, & Polar). This will help us understand bear seasonal diet data! 🧬📈
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Calling #EarlyCareerResearchers in the conservation physiology field!
We are seeking applications to join our editorial internship scheme. A great opportunity to gain experience of #PeerReview and the editorial process.
Full details here: academic.oup.com/conphys/page...
#Publishing #ECR
We are seeking applications to join our editorial internship scheme. A great opportunity to gain experience of #PeerReview and the editorial process.
Full details here: academic.oup.com/conphys/page...
#Publishing #ECR
December 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Calling #EarlyCareerResearchers in the conservation physiology field!
We are seeking applications to join our editorial internship scheme. A great opportunity to gain experience of #PeerReview and the editorial process.
Full details here: academic.oup.com/conphys/page...
#Publishing #ECR
We are seeking applications to join our editorial internship scheme. A great opportunity to gain experience of #PeerReview and the editorial process.
Full details here: academic.oup.com/conphys/page...
#Publishing #ECR
We know a lot about how cold-water fish 🐟 adapt to warming conditions, but what about #FluctuatingConditions? This new paper in #ConPhys explores #Trout growth rates and thermal tolerance in response to fluctuating temperatures 🌡️❄️.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
December 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
We know a lot about how cold-water fish 🐟 adapt to warming conditions, but what about #FluctuatingConditions? This new paper in #ConPhys explores #Trout growth rates and thermal tolerance in response to fluctuating temperatures 🌡️❄️.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
New research compares Arctic and Pacific cod metabolic responses to warming oceans. 🌊🔬 The results reveal differing sensitivities to ocean acidification between the species.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
December 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
New research compares Arctic and Pacific cod metabolic responses to warming oceans. 🌊🔬 The results reveal differing sensitivities to ocean acidification between the species.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
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Are you an #EarlyCareerResearcher interested in gaining editorial experience with a peer reviewed journal?
Check out this brilliant opportunity with our journal over at @conphysjournal.bsky.social!
@sebiology.bsky.social
Check out this brilliant opportunity with our journal over at @conphysjournal.bsky.social!
@sebiology.bsky.social
✳️ 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
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
December 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Are you an #EarlyCareerResearcher interested in gaining editorial experience with a peer reviewed journal?
Check out this brilliant opportunity with our journal over at @conphysjournal.bsky.social!
@sebiology.bsky.social
Check out this brilliant opportunity with our journal over at @conphysjournal.bsky.social!
@sebiology.bsky.social
✳️ 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
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
December 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
✳️ 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
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
Sea #Trout return early to freshwater due to salmon louse infection 🕷️. New research characterises the trout's 🐟 physiological response, focusing on key changes in chloride and pH regulation. ⚖️
Read it here: doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Read it here: doi.org/10.1093/conp...
November 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Sea #Trout return early to freshwater due to salmon louse infection 🕷️. New research characterises the trout's 🐟 physiological response, focusing on key changes in chloride and pH regulation. ⚖️
Read it here: doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Read it here: doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Human activity is changing #RiverHabitats. This newly published study investigates how different #Catfish 🐟 populations respond to #MultipleStressors of heat 🌡️ and #Hypoxia 🫧
Read it here: academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
Read it here: academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
November 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Human activity is changing #RiverHabitats. This newly published study investigates how different #Catfish 🐟 populations respond to #MultipleStressors of heat 🌡️ and #Hypoxia 🫧
Read it here: academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
Read it here: academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
A warm welcome to our newest #AssociateEditor Juan Scheun!
Juan will bring his expertise on #EcologicalStressors and #EnvironmentalManagement to this role
Juan will bring his expertise on #EcologicalStressors and #EnvironmentalManagement to this role
November 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A warm welcome to our newest #AssociateEditor Juan Scheun!
Juan will bring his expertise on #EcologicalStressors and #EnvironmentalManagement to this role
Juan will bring his expertise on #EcologicalStressors and #EnvironmentalManagement to this role
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Have you seen our guidelines for reviewers?
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October 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Have you seen our guidelines for reviewers?
With tips on:
✅ The review process
✅ Reviewer credits
✅ Co-reviewing
Read and bookmark ➡️ academic.oup.com/conphys/page...
#PeerReview #ECR #EarlyCareerResearcher
With tips on:
✅ The review process
✅ Reviewer credits
✅ Co-reviewing
Read and bookmark ➡️ academic.oup.com/conphys/page...
#PeerReview #ECR #EarlyCareerResearcher
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Meet our new #AssociateEditor Tamzin Blewett @drtblew.bsky.social !
Tamzin is a #Multidisciplinary scientist with an interest in the protection of #Aquatic ecosystems 💧 Her research supports the development of regulatory tools which limit the levels of aquatic contaminants.
Tamzin is a #Multidisciplinary scientist with an interest in the protection of #Aquatic ecosystems 💧 Her research supports the development of regulatory tools which limit the levels of aquatic contaminants.
October 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Meet our new #AssociateEditor Tamzin Blewett @drtblew.bsky.social !
Tamzin is a #Multidisciplinary scientist with an interest in the protection of #Aquatic ecosystems 💧 Her research supports the development of regulatory tools which limit the levels of aquatic contaminants.
Tamzin is a #Multidisciplinary scientist with an interest in the protection of #Aquatic ecosystems 💧 Her research supports the development of regulatory tools which limit the levels of aquatic contaminants.
✳️The deadline for our #BioLogging Special Issue has been extended to 28th February 2026✳️
The issue will feature research using #BioLogging in freshwater, marine & terrestrial ecosystems, with relevance for #Conservation & management 🐸🦓
Full info here ➡️ buff.ly/3WLtZz0
The issue will feature research using #BioLogging in freshwater, marine & terrestrial ecosystems, with relevance for #Conservation & management 🐸🦓
Full info here ➡️ buff.ly/3WLtZz0
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
✳️The deadline for our #BioLogging Special Issue has been extended to 28th February 2026✳️
The issue will feature research using #BioLogging in freshwater, marine & terrestrial ecosystems, with relevance for #Conservation & management 🐸🦓
Full info here ➡️ buff.ly/3WLtZz0
The issue will feature research using #BioLogging in freshwater, marine & terrestrial ecosystems, with relevance for #Conservation & management 🐸🦓
Full info here ➡️ buff.ly/3WLtZz0
Culture conditions leave a lasting mark! Larval culture salinity 🧂creates carry-over effects in adult eastern #Oysters, altering growth, oxygen use, and #ConditionIndex 🦪. Transplant success hinges on matching culture to field conditions 🎯.
Check it out: doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Check it out: doi.org/10.1093/conp...
November 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Culture conditions leave a lasting mark! Larval culture salinity 🧂creates carry-over effects in adult eastern #Oysters, altering growth, oxygen use, and #ConditionIndex 🦪. Transplant success hinges on matching culture to field conditions 🎯.
Check it out: doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Check it out: doi.org/10.1093/conp...
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We'd like to welcome Felix Mark to our #AssociateEditor team!
Felix is a marine ecophysiologist 🌊🐟 studying the effects of #ClimateChange & #Anthropogenic impacts on marine ectotherms, with a particular interest in the polar regions ❄️
Felix is a marine ecophysiologist 🌊🐟 studying the effects of #ClimateChange & #Anthropogenic impacts on marine ectotherms, with a particular interest in the polar regions ❄️
October 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
We'd like to welcome Felix Mark to our #AssociateEditor team!
Felix is a marine ecophysiologist 🌊🐟 studying the effects of #ClimateChange & #Anthropogenic impacts on marine ectotherms, with a particular interest in the polar regions ❄️
Felix is a marine ecophysiologist 🌊🐟 studying the effects of #ClimateChange & #Anthropogenic impacts on marine ectotherms, with a particular interest in the polar regions ❄️
STARTING SOON!
Our webinar on #impact and #coproduction featuring Dr Steven Cooke is starting at 14:00 GMT today!
Not signed up yet? Hurry, there's a few slots left: www.sebiology.org/events/ems-e...
Our webinar on #impact and #coproduction featuring Dr Steven Cooke is starting at 14:00 GMT today!
Not signed up yet? Hurry, there's a few slots left: www.sebiology.org/events/ems-e...
November 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
STARTING SOON!
Our webinar on #impact and #coproduction featuring Dr Steven Cooke is starting at 14:00 GMT today!
Not signed up yet? Hurry, there's a few slots left: www.sebiology.org/events/ems-e...
Our webinar on #impact and #coproduction featuring Dr Steven Cooke is starting at 14:00 GMT today!
Not signed up yet? Hurry, there's a few slots left: www.sebiology.org/events/ems-e...
🚨 LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP🚨
Our webinar presented by Dr Steven Cooke is TOMORROW! Join us as he reflects on #coproduction and #impact in conservation physiology!
Sign up here: www.sebiology.org/events/ems-e...
#ConPhys #ECR #PhD @SEBiology.bsky.social
Our webinar presented by Dr Steven Cooke is TOMORROW! Join us as he reflects on #coproduction and #impact in conservation physiology!
Sign up here: www.sebiology.org/events/ems-e...
#ConPhys #ECR #PhD @SEBiology.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🚨 LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP🚨
Our webinar presented by Dr Steven Cooke is TOMORROW! Join us as he reflects on #coproduction and #impact in conservation physiology!
Sign up here: www.sebiology.org/events/ems-e...
#ConPhys #ECR #PhD @SEBiology.bsky.social
Our webinar presented by Dr Steven Cooke is TOMORROW! Join us as he reflects on #coproduction and #impact in conservation physiology!
Sign up here: www.sebiology.org/events/ems-e...
#ConPhys #ECR #PhD @SEBiology.bsky.social
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You can use HusMorph to analyse images of fish — like the above example — or whatever your favourite study organism is 🐟🦐🥬 See our Toolbox paper in Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social for more info: doi.org/10.1093/conp....
October 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
You can use HusMorph to analyse images of fish — like the above example — or whatever your favourite study organism is 🐟🦐🥬 See our Toolbox paper in Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social for more info: doi.org/10.1093/conp....
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Welcome to our new #AssociateEditor João Silva!
João will bring his expertise in #Marine #PlantEcology to this role 🌊🌿 He is based at the Centre of Marine Sciences in Portugal, and is also a member of the Euromarine Steering Committee.
João will bring his expertise in #Marine #PlantEcology to this role 🌊🌿 He is based at the Centre of Marine Sciences in Portugal, and is also a member of the Euromarine Steering Committee.
October 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Welcome to our new #AssociateEditor João Silva!
João will bring his expertise in #Marine #PlantEcology to this role 🌊🌿 He is based at the Centre of Marine Sciences in Portugal, and is also a member of the Euromarine Steering Committee.
João will bring his expertise in #Marine #PlantEcology to this role 🌊🌿 He is based at the Centre of Marine Sciences in Portugal, and is also a member of the Euromarine Steering Committee.
One week to go until our webinar about "Reflections on co-production and impact in conservation physiology", presented by Dr Steven Cooke!
Sign up here: www.sebiology.org/events/ems-e...
@SEBiology.bsky.social #ECR #EarlyCareerResearcher #PhD #Conservation #Physiology
Sign up here: www.sebiology.org/events/ems-e...
@SEBiology.bsky.social #ECR #EarlyCareerResearcher #PhD #Conservation #Physiology
October 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
One week to go until our webinar about "Reflections on co-production and impact in conservation physiology", presented by Dr Steven Cooke!
Sign up here: www.sebiology.org/events/ems-e...
@SEBiology.bsky.social #ECR #EarlyCareerResearcher #PhD #Conservation #Physiology
Sign up here: www.sebiology.org/events/ems-e...
@SEBiology.bsky.social #ECR #EarlyCareerResearcher #PhD #Conservation #Physiology