Dr. Chelsea Gray
@divingwsharks.bsky.social
Chelsea of House Gray, 1st of her name, queen of the oceans & fish, cutter of nets 🐟 Tá Gaeilge agam ☘️ Research Focus: 🦈 Basking sharks, 🌎 conservation policy, 👩💻Individual-based modeling
https://divingwsharks.com
https://divingwsharks.com
Pinned
I've gotten a lot of new followers the past two days, so let me introduce myself!
I am an interdisciplinary researcher, who focuses my work on basking sharks in Ireland. I am an active member of the @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social (give us a follow)
#sharkconservation #sharkscience
I am an interdisciplinary researcher, who focuses my work on basking sharks in Ireland. I am an active member of the @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social (give us a follow)
#sharkconservation #sharkscience
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Basking sharks visit Tipperary!
A new exhibition by Irish artist Tom Meskell opened last weekend in Tipperary Town. In 'Basking - the Nursery', the focal points are two juvenile sharks, each about 2.5 metres in length, suspended in blue-green light amidst the sounds of the ocean.
A new exhibition by Irish artist Tom Meskell opened last weekend in Tipperary Town. In 'Basking - the Nursery', the focal points are two juvenile sharks, each about 2.5 metres in length, suspended in blue-green light amidst the sounds of the ocean.
Basking - The Nursery | Tipperary Artist Directory
Basking – The Nursery is a continuation of Tom Meskell’s acclaimed Basking series, exploring the majestic presence and gentle mystery of the basking shark through illuminated sculpture and…
www.tipperaryarts.ie
November 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Basking sharks visit Tipperary!
A new exhibition by Irish artist Tom Meskell opened last weekend in Tipperary Town. In 'Basking - the Nursery', the focal points are two juvenile sharks, each about 2.5 metres in length, suspended in blue-green light amidst the sounds of the ocean.
A new exhibition by Irish artist Tom Meskell opened last weekend in Tipperary Town. In 'Basking - the Nursery', the focal points are two juvenile sharks, each about 2.5 metres in length, suspended in blue-green light amidst the sounds of the ocean.
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Our own Dr. Ruth Leeney, will give a short talk at the opening of the exhibit (Friday 14th November) and again on the 15th November. The IBSG also provided support in developing an educational worksheet for the school workshops Tom will be running this week.
November 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Our own Dr. Ruth Leeney, will give a short talk at the opening of the exhibit (Friday 14th November) and again on the 15th November. The IBSG also provided support in developing an educational worksheet for the school workshops Tom will be running this week.
Reposted by Dr. Chelsea Gray
Incredible sneak peak for Tom Meskell’s upcoming exhibit "Basking, The Nursery" in Tipperary: www.tipperaryarts.ie/baskingout
November 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Incredible sneak peak for Tom Meskell’s upcoming exhibit "Basking, The Nursery" in Tipperary: www.tipperaryarts.ie/baskingout
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Many thanks to Terry Flanagan from @rte.ie Mooney Goes Wild programme for joining us at the International Basking Shark Conference ATU Galway City in August this year to capture the meeting, talk to some of the participants and share the excitement.
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
November 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Many thanks to Terry Flanagan from @rte.ie Mooney Goes Wild programme for joining us at the International Basking Shark Conference ATU Galway City in August this year to capture the meeting, talk to some of the participants and share the excitement.
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
I talked to a guy selling heat pumps, which if someone installs, can qualify them for a tax credit due to the IRA. This tax credit now expires at the end of the year due to the GOP. That's a huge selling point to get one ASAP.
He had no idea about it or the IRA.
He had no idea about it or the IRA.
Utterly bizarre to describe climate change policy as some kind of radical-left albatross.
The IRA contained precisely the kind of 'kitchen table' programs everyone says Democrats should focus on — and they're popular!
The problem was that Americans *didn't know* what the IRA was or who passed it.
The IRA contained precisely the kind of 'kitchen table' programs everyone says Democrats should focus on — and they're popular!
The problem was that Americans *didn't know* what the IRA was or who passed it.
November 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I talked to a guy selling heat pumps, which if someone installs, can qualify them for a tax credit due to the IRA. This tax credit now expires at the end of the year due to the GOP. That's a huge selling point to get one ASAP.
He had no idea about it or the IRA.
He had no idea about it or the IRA.
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"I have covered violent, traumatic deaths for nearly 20 years, but heat fatalities felt different – not sensational, just painfully ordinary and entirely preventable." - @ninalakhani.bsky.social
December 2024: "Heatwaves have killed more Australians than any other natural disasters combined."
December 2024: "Heatwaves have killed more Australians than any other natural disasters combined."
October 27, 2025 at 2:45 AM
"I have covered violent, traumatic deaths for nearly 20 years, but heat fatalities felt different – not sensational, just painfully ordinary and entirely preventable." - @ninalakhani.bsky.social
December 2024: "Heatwaves have killed more Australians than any other natural disasters combined."
December 2024: "Heatwaves have killed more Australians than any other natural disasters combined."
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One of the many things @ninalakhani.bsky.social does so well is show the very real, very now cost of climate change at the most human level. This story is devastatingly good: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Americans are dying from extreme heat. Autopsy reports don’t show the full story
Official reports are likely to overlook heat’s role in a death. As US temperatures rise, experts say the true toll needs to be counted
www.theguardian.com
October 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
One of the many things @ninalakhani.bsky.social does so well is show the very real, very now cost of climate change at the most human level. This story is devastatingly good: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
This article has haunted me since I read it. The threat of extreme heat is not understood enough and the solutions we need often require long-term changes that need to start NOW, especially in cities
One of the many things @ninalakhani.bsky.social does so well is show the very real, very now cost of climate change at the most human level. This story is devastatingly good: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Americans are dying from extreme heat. Autopsy reports don’t show the full story
Official reports are likely to overlook heat’s role in a death. As US temperatures rise, experts say the true toll needs to be counted
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:28 AM
This article has haunted me since I read it. The threat of extreme heat is not understood enough and the solutions we need often require long-term changes that need to start NOW, especially in cities
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What did people take away from our International Conference on Basking Sharks?
We spoke with attendees from around the Atlantic to hear their biggest insights, inspirations, and hopes for the future of #baskingshark #conservation. 🦈💬
Check out their stories and reflections from the event!
We spoke with attendees from around the Atlantic to hear their biggest insights, inspirations, and hopes for the future of #baskingshark #conservation. 🦈💬
Check out their stories and reflections from the event!
October 21, 2025 at 10:02 AM
What did people take away from our International Conference on Basking Sharks?
We spoke with attendees from around the Atlantic to hear their biggest insights, inspirations, and hopes for the future of #baskingshark #conservation. 🦈💬
Check out their stories and reflections from the event!
We spoke with attendees from around the Atlantic to hear their biggest insights, inspirations, and hopes for the future of #baskingshark #conservation. 🦈💬
Check out their stories and reflections from the event!
Reposted by Dr. Chelsea Gray
Loved this piece from the Shark Trust about our conference! Their data workshop was a real highlight — thanks for bringing such great energy and insights!
www.sharktrust.org/blog/lets-ta...
www.sharktrust.org/blog/lets-ta...
October 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Loved this piece from the Shark Trust about our conference! Their data workshop was a real highlight — thanks for bringing such great energy and insights!
www.sharktrust.org/blog/lets-ta...
www.sharktrust.org/blog/lets-ta...
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I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
September 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
Nuacht go maith!
We are delighted to have contributed to this compendium of Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) in the European Atlantic, lending more evidence to the importance of Irish waters, not just for our focus species the Basking Shark...
PRESS RELEASE |
124 Important Shark and Ray Areas Identified Across the European Atlantic
Available here: sharkrayareas.org/124-importan...
© Lars von Ritter Zahony | Ocean Image Bank
@SharkRayFund @_BMUKN @rewild @BonnConvention #shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #conservation #marine
124 Important Shark and Ray Areas Identified Across the European Atlantic
Available here: sharkrayareas.org/124-importan...
© Lars von Ritter Zahony | Ocean Image Bank
@SharkRayFund @_BMUKN @rewild @BonnConvention #shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #conservation #marine
September 23, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Nuacht go maith!
I'm very proud to have contributed to this important work with @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social
We are delighted to have contributed to this compendium of Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) in the European Atlantic, lending more evidence to the importance of Irish waters, not just for our focus species the Basking Shark...
PRESS RELEASE |
124 Important Shark and Ray Areas Identified Across the European Atlantic
Available here: sharkrayareas.org/124-importan...
© Lars von Ritter Zahony | Ocean Image Bank
@SharkRayFund @_BMUKN @rewild @BonnConvention #shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #conservation #marine
124 Important Shark and Ray Areas Identified Across the European Atlantic
Available here: sharkrayareas.org/124-importan...
© Lars von Ritter Zahony | Ocean Image Bank
@SharkRayFund @_BMUKN @rewild @BonnConvention #shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #conservation #marine
September 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I'm very proud to have contributed to this important work with @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social
One of the best conferences I've ever been too (but I'm probably biased here). So proud to have put this together with the amazing @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social team.
Reflecting on the International Basking Shark Conference last month, we are all still so inspired by the energy and passion captured in one weekend.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMCg...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMCg...
Irish Basking Shark Group - International Basking Shark Conference 2025
YouTube video by Swimming Head Productions
www.youtube.com
September 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
One of the best conferences I've ever been too (but I'm probably biased here). So proud to have put this together with the amazing @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social team.
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Tune in to Prime Time on RTÉ One tonight at 10.35pm for a feature on why Ireland is lagging behind on marine protection and why this matters🦈
More here: www.rte.ie/.../1534897-....
@fairseas.ie
Image credit: Basking Shark by George Karbus
More here: www.rte.ie/.../1534897-....
@fairseas.ie
Image credit: Basking Shark by George Karbus
September 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Tune in to Prime Time on RTÉ One tonight at 10.35pm for a feature on why Ireland is lagging behind on marine protection and why this matters🦈
More here: www.rte.ie/.../1534897-....
@fairseas.ie
Image credit: Basking Shark by George Karbus
More here: www.rte.ie/.../1534897-....
@fairseas.ie
Image credit: Basking Shark by George Karbus
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Net loss? Why Ireland trails Europe on marine protection. 🦈🌊
Don't miss this tonight on RTE's Prime Time at 10.35pm after #TraitorsIreland 👀
#rtept
www.rte.ie/news/primeti...
Don't miss this tonight on RTE's Prime Time at 10.35pm after #TraitorsIreland 👀
#rtept
www.rte.ie/news/primeti...
Net loss? Why Ireland trails Europe on marine protection
Marine Protected Areas are seen as a solution to biodiversity loss and dwindling fish stocks, but why has Ireland has yet to deliver the law to make them real?
www.rte.ie
September 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Net loss? Why Ireland trails Europe on marine protection. 🦈🌊
Don't miss this tonight on RTE's Prime Time at 10.35pm after #TraitorsIreland 👀
#rtept
www.rte.ie/news/primeti...
Don't miss this tonight on RTE's Prime Time at 10.35pm after #TraitorsIreland 👀
#rtept
www.rte.ie/news/primeti...
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Friends, I am helping the The Natural History Society of Maryland to design a shark science and conservation exhibit, and we can use your help funding it!
Learn more about the exhibit and learn how you can donate here: 🧪🦑🌎🦈 #SciComm
www.southernfriedscience.com/help-support...
Learn more about the exhibit and learn how you can donate here: 🧪🦑🌎🦈 #SciComm
www.southernfriedscience.com/help-support...
www.southernfriedscience.com
September 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Friends, I am helping the The Natural History Society of Maryland to design a shark science and conservation exhibit, and we can use your help funding it!
Learn more about the exhibit and learn how you can donate here: 🧪🦑🌎🦈 #SciComm
www.southernfriedscience.com/help-support...
Learn more about the exhibit and learn how you can donate here: 🧪🦑🌎🦈 #SciComm
www.southernfriedscience.com/help-support...
I have never been more proud to work with @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social! After a compressed planning process, we held two packed days of fintastic basking shark talks. I've never felt more inspire or excited to continue basking shark research and advocacy.
September 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM
I have never been more proud to work with @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social! After a compressed planning process, we held two packed days of fintastic basking shark talks. I've never felt more inspire or excited to continue basking shark research and advocacy.
Reposted by Dr. Chelsea Gray
After months of preparation this weekend we successfully hosted the second International Basking shark conference at ATU Galway followed by our Ocean Literacy day event on Achill Island, cohosted by:
@npwsireland.bsky.social & Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
@npwsireland.bsky.social & Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
September 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
After months of preparation this weekend we successfully hosted the second International Basking shark conference at ATU Galway followed by our Ocean Literacy day event on Achill Island, cohosted by:
@npwsireland.bsky.social & Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
@npwsireland.bsky.social & Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
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But for now I will leave you with this quote from fellow IBSG member @divingwsharks.bsky.social in her closing address “conferences are planned by a small committee but made special by everyone who attends”.
September 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
But for now I will leave you with this quote from fellow IBSG member @divingwsharks.bsky.social in her closing address “conferences are planned by a small committee but made special by everyone who attends”.
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We are kicking off our international conference on basking sharks! Come see our life size shark at ATU
August 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We are kicking off our international conference on basking sharks! Come see our life size shark at ATU
Basking sharks were called (liamhán gréine) Sunfish in Irish ☀️ so stoked to finally be in Ireland with @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social for our international conference on basking sharks!
August 29, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Basking sharks were called (liamhán gréine) Sunfish in Irish ☀️ so stoked to finally be in Ireland with @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social for our international conference on basking sharks!
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Great to be part of the unveiling of this life-sized sculpture of a basking shark at the Spanish Arch in Galway.
It was specially commissioned for the International Basking Shark Conference (Aug 29-31). More details on this exciting conference is here: www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
Be there!
It was specially commissioned for the International Basking Shark Conference (Aug 29-31). More details on this exciting conference is here: www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
Be there!
August 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Great to be part of the unveiling of this life-sized sculpture of a basking shark at the Spanish Arch in Galway.
It was specially commissioned for the International Basking Shark Conference (Aug 29-31). More details on this exciting conference is here: www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
Be there!
It was specially commissioned for the International Basking Shark Conference (Aug 29-31). More details on this exciting conference is here: www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
Be there!
Reposted by Dr. Chelsea Gray
Check out our schedule!
Virtual registration is still open and on site registration will be available for €160.
www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
Virtual registration is still open and on site registration will be available for €160.
www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
July 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Check out our schedule!
Virtual registration is still open and on site registration will be available for €160.
www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
Virtual registration is still open and on site registration will be available for €160.
www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
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Yesterday, the IBSG and Fair Seas unveiled a life size sculpture of a basking shark for Heritage Week in Galway!
The sculpture created by well-known prop-maker Tommy Casby was part-funded by The Heritage Council and with support from Galway City Council.
The sculpture created by well-known prop-maker Tommy Casby was part-funded by The Heritage Council and with support from Galway City Council.
August 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Yesterday, the IBSG and Fair Seas unveiled a life size sculpture of a basking shark for Heritage Week in Galway!
The sculpture created by well-known prop-maker Tommy Casby was part-funded by The Heritage Council and with support from Galway City Council.
The sculpture created by well-known prop-maker Tommy Casby was part-funded by The Heritage Council and with support from Galway City Council.