Coralie Palmer
@coraliejp.bsky.social
Marine Conservation Coordinator, Global Center for Species Survival @protectspecies.bsky.social, part of the amazing IUCN SSC network. @sscmarine.bsky.social🌎🌊🪸
President of Indiana Native Plant Society @innativeplants.bsky.social 🌱
She / her; views my own
President of Indiana Native Plant Society @innativeplants.bsky.social 🌱
She / her; views my own
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So sad that a marine cone snail (Conus lugubris) has just been declared Extinct on the #IUCNRedList. Being predatory and venomous was not enough to save it. Degradation of its Cabo Verde habitats was the main problem. www.iucnredlist.org/search?query...
October 13, 2025 at 10:17 PM
So sad that a marine cone snail (Conus lugubris) has just been declared Extinct on the #IUCNRedList. Being predatory and venomous was not enough to save it. Degradation of its Cabo Verde habitats was the main problem. www.iucnredlist.org/search?query...
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Definitive ‘A global assessment of #dugong status and conservation needs’, just released by The Convention of Migratory Species/UNEP/Dugong MOU. You can watch the excellent 7 minute synopsis here: youtube.com/watch?v=9qhsW0-dYfU&feature=youtu.be @sscmarine.bsky.social
Helene Marsh Dugong launch Oct 12
YouTube video by JEM
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October 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Definitive ‘A global assessment of #dugong status and conservation needs’, just released by The Convention of Migratory Species/UNEP/Dugong MOU. You can watch the excellent 7 minute synopsis here: youtube.com/watch?v=9qhsW0-dYfU&feature=youtu.be @sscmarine.bsky.social
researchonline.jcu.edu.au/86161/
With many congratulations to the IUCN SSC Sirenia Specialist Group co-Chair Professor Helene Marsh and all of the amazing team working on this 🌊
With many congratulations to the IUCN SSC Sirenia Specialist Group co-Chair Professor Helene Marsh and all of the amazing team working on this 🌊
A Global Assessment of Dugong Status and Conservation Needs A Global Assessment of Dugong Status and Conservation Needs - ResearchOnline@JCU
researchonline.jcu.edu.au
October 15, 2025 at 7:20 AM
researchonline.jcu.edu.au/86161/
With many congratulations to the IUCN SSC Sirenia Specialist Group co-Chair Professor Helene Marsh and all of the amazing team working on this 🌊
With many congratulations to the IUCN SSC Sirenia Specialist Group co-Chair Professor Helene Marsh and all of the amazing team working on this 🌊
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JUST HOW MANY SPECIES DO NON-SELECTIVE FISHERIES HARM?
Join us LIVE 24 Sep 9am (EST) with @reversethered.bsky.social as we explore how non-selective fishing practices represent a critical threat to marine #biodiversity. Register www.reversethered.org/events/just-...
📸S. Foster / Project Seahorse
Join us LIVE 24 Sep 9am (EST) with @reversethered.bsky.social as we explore how non-selective fishing practices represent a critical threat to marine #biodiversity. Register www.reversethered.org/events/just-...
📸S. Foster / Project Seahorse
September 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
JUST HOW MANY SPECIES DO NON-SELECTIVE FISHERIES HARM?
Join us LIVE 24 Sep 9am (EST) with @reversethered.bsky.social as we explore how non-selective fishing practices represent a critical threat to marine #biodiversity. Register www.reversethered.org/events/just-...
📸S. Foster / Project Seahorse
Join us LIVE 24 Sep 9am (EST) with @reversethered.bsky.social as we explore how non-selective fishing practices represent a critical threat to marine #biodiversity. Register www.reversethered.org/events/just-...
📸S. Foster / Project Seahorse
Tell UK Leaders: Ban Bottom Trawling in Marine Protected Areas
The UK government has finally announced a plan to ban destructive bottom trawling in 41 offshore MPAs. The catch? It’s not a done deal. A public consultation is open NOW before anything is finalised —...
only.one
September 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Meanwhile in South Africa 🇿🇦...
@wildtrust.co.za @oceanthyrza.bsky.social...
southafricatoday.net/environment/...
@wildtrust.co.za @oceanthyrza.bsky.social...
southafricatoday.net/environment/...
Rare habitat discovered in unique Kelp beds in iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area, KZN, South Africa - South Africa Today
Johannesburg, 14 August25: iSimangaliso Wetland Park, renowned for its exceptional biodiversity and eco-tourism activities, has recently surprised the
southafricatoday.net
August 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Meanwhile in South Africa 🇿🇦...
@wildtrust.co.za @oceanthyrza.bsky.social...
southafricatoday.net/environment/...
@wildtrust.co.za @oceanthyrza.bsky.social...
southafricatoday.net/environment/...
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"This discovery highlights how little we know about viruses infecting invertebrates in general and oysters in particular," said senior author Dr. Curtis Suttle. @virosphere.bsky.social @eoas.ubc.ca @science.ubc.ca phys.org/news/2025-08... via @physorg
New mega RNA virus may hold the key to mass oyster die-offs
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown virus in farmed Pacific oysters during a mass die-off in B.C., Canada. The discovery serves as a reminder that growers should exercise caution when movi...
phys.org
August 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
"This discovery highlights how little we know about viruses infecting invertebrates in general and oysters in particular," said senior author Dr. Curtis Suttle. @virosphere.bsky.social @eoas.ubc.ca @science.ubc.ca phys.org/news/2025-08... via @physorg
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A team of scientists led by Dr. @rhizalyssa.bsky.social, a marine ecologist at @hakai.org Institute & adjunct faculty @ubcoceans.bsky.social, conducted experiments over 4 years to find the culprit, which was “hiding in plain sight,” Dr. Gehman said. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/04/s... via @nytimes.com
Scientists Finally Identify Killer Microbe Behind ‘Terrifying’ Sea Star Disease
www.nytimes.com
August 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
A team of scientists led by Dr. @rhizalyssa.bsky.social, a marine ecologist at @hakai.org Institute & adjunct faculty @ubcoceans.bsky.social, conducted experiments over 4 years to find the culprit, which was “hiding in plain sight,” Dr. Gehman said. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/04/s... via @nytimes.com
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Marine conservation funding opportunities? Awards? Funders' talk? 👇 Starter pack with >60 #OceanOptimism investors... 💶🌊🪸🐟🦈🐡
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August 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Marine conservation funding opportunities? Awards? Funders' talk? 👇 Starter pack with >60 #OceanOptimism investors... 💶🌊🪸🐟🦈🐡
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