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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · Nov 26
We have a new feed collating everything to do with the Exeter Marine research network! Make sure to tag us, or mention #ExeterMarine to appear on the list. 🦑🧪🌍

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Tag placement matters! 🦈📡

A new study led by @exeter.ac.uk uses water flow simulations to outline the effects of tag placement on sharks.

Full paper - www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15...

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November 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Dr Jonathan Bennie has taken up the ESI Challenge of the Month for November 2025.
Tune in to listen to his (hybrid) talk "Shifting grounds: rethinking conservation in an age of rapid climate change."

www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...

#esiChallengeOfTheMonth
November 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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For International Basking Shark day, let's take a look at another Important Shark and Ray Area designation!

Researchers at the University of Exeter have contributed to the designation of the North East Atlantic ISRA - a migratory corridor from Norway to the Iberian Peninsula 🦈
November 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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For the past 4 years I have worked with a wonderful team of scientists and anglers to track sharks in recreational fisheries. With close to 70 tags deployed, we found that good angling practice can result in pretty high survival for sharks! 🦈🎣🌊
November 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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NEW PAPER: Survival and recovery of three shark species in North-East Atlantic recreational fisheries.

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Survival and recovery of three shark species in North-East Atlantic recreational fisheries
Abstract. Understanding how sharks respond to catch and release (C&R) recreational fisheries is an important requirement for effective management. Post
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November 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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New @exeter.ac.uk reveals how cilia choreograph their “Mexican wave”, enabling marine creatures to swim!

Full paper in Science Advances - www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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October 29, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Great Masters by Research opportunity working with Prof @darrencroft.bsky.social and collaborative team on killer whales!

More info in Darren's original post. ⬇️

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darrencroft.bsky.social Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · 19d
MSc by Res opportunity - developing behavioural indicators to inform killer whale conservation with
@exeter.ac.uk @whaleresearch.bsky.social @seadocsociety.bsky.social

People from underrepresented groups in marine science encouraged to apply.

Deadline 19Dec

www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...
October 23, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Join us in congratulating Dr Divya Karnad, who has been named one of @wingswod.bsky.social 2025!

Her influential work on shark conservation and sustainable seafood has earned global recognition among women shaping the future of science, exploration, and conservation.

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@uniexecec.bsky.social
Graphic announcing Dr. Divya Karnad of the University of Exeter as one of the WINGS 2025 Women of Discovery. The image includes her photo and quote: “It is a privilege to join this group of extraordinary women and I look forward to collaborating with many of them.” It also notes her title as Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Ecology and Conservation, University of Exeter. The background features marine illustrations and logos for WINGS and the University of Exeter. Graphic highlighting Dr. Divya Karnad’s recognition at the WINGS Women of Discovery Awards. It shows her speaking on stage at the event, with slides displaying “Dr. Divya Karnad, India – Marine Biology and Sustainable Fisheries” and “WINGS 2025 Global Explorers Forum, October 11, 2025.” The text explains that the WINGS Women of Discovery list celebrates and builds a community of visionary women advancing science, exploration, and conservation. Background includes marine life illustrations and WINGS and University of Exeter logos.
October 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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POSITIVE NEWS 🗣️

Green turtles move from ‘Endangered’ to ‘Least concern’ on the IUCN Red List, thanks to decades of hard work by conservationists globally.

Read the full assessment - iucnredlist.org/fr/species/4615/285108125

Footage from Open Planet / @brendangodley.bsky.social

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October 14, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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🐬 Registration is now OPEN for the UKIRSC 2026 Marine Mammal Conference hosted @plymuni.bsky.social 🎓A FREE event bringing together students from across the UK & Ireland to share research, connect, and learn from leading marine mammal scientists. 👇Link below

#UKIRSC2026 #MarineMammals
October 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Understanding people’s attitudes to interactions with #Sharks could help halt the global decline of shark numbers, according to new research carried out on Ascension Island. ex.ac.uk/dW8

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Lessons from Ascension’s shark troubles could help boost conservation
Understanding people’s attitudes to interactions with sharks could help halt the global decline of shark numbers, according to new research carried out on Ascension Island.   In 2017, there were two non-fatal shark attacks at
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October 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Clam shells sound warning of Atlantic ‘tipping point'.
New research from @exeter.ac.uk using centuries-old clam shells has found signs that key Atlantic Ocean currents may be losing stability.

Full paper: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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a closeup of bivalve shells. text overlaid in a bold white font: Clam shells sound warning of Atlantic ‘tipping point’. New Uni of Exeter study finds evidence of "stability loss"
October 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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Join us for the next webinar focused on maerl conservation across the UK and beyond! 🪸

Maerl Perspectives: From Global to Local (continued)
🗓️ Thursday 16th October
📍 Online
⏰ 11am-1pm

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/maerl-pers...

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October 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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uniexecec.bsky.social University of Exeter CEC @uniexecec.bsky.social · Oct 6
Research led by the University of Exeter @exetermarine.bsky.social has helped secure Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) status for the Isles of Scilly archipelago! 👇🦈🌊
October 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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What can strandings of cetaceans tell us about the impact of marine pollution? 🐬

This @zslofficial.bsky.social and CSIP event, brings together experts (including our @sarahenelms.bsky.social) to explore major forms of marine pollution in our waters.

Free, online/in-person - lnkd.in/eEUiEbdH
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an event poster. the main image is a black and white photograph of a stranded, deceased killer whale, laying on its side on the sand of a beach setting. overlay text reads ' signals from the shore: what cetacean strandings reveal about pollution. weds 15th oct, huxley lecture theatre, zsl, 6-7.30pm, FREE.' there are logos for ZSL and CSIP at the top.
October 1, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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🔔 Applications are open for Sept 2026 entry! 🔔

By studying with us in Cornwall you’ll join a community of experts across earth and life sciences, engineering, social sciences and business.

Discover our programmes: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/gses/

We’ll see you in 2026 👀
October 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Congratulations to Emily Stevenson for successfully defending her PhD thesis entitled “Microplastics as vectors of antimicrobial resistance in aquatic systems.” Her supervisors: Prof Angus Buckling and Dr Aimee Murray (@exeter.ac.uk) and Prof Penelope Lindeque and Dr Matthew Cole (@pml.ac.uk).
September 30, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Cornwall/IoS residents - have your say on the Marine Nature Recovery Framework!

The MNRF shows us where we are now, and what steps we must take to restore and protect our seas. Your views are vital in shaping the final framework.

letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/cornwall-and...

Closes 10th October '25
a seaweed background is overlaid by text 'local to cornwall and the isles of scilly? have your say in the marine nature recovery framework. public consultation ends 10th october 2025'
September 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Fancy working with killer whales?

We have two exciting opportunities to support the work of Professor @darrencroft.bsky.social and team.

👉 Graduate Research Assistant - lnkd.in/egy9Knka
👉 Postdoctoral Research Associate - lnkd.in/eXyP7fZ4

Deadlines 22nd/19th Oct.

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text overlaying background of two killer whales swimming, taken by a drone. text reads 'we're hiring, graduate research assistant and postdoctoral research associate. Logo are along the bottom of the image for: center for whale research, UKRI, university of Exeter and university of york text overlaying background of two killer whales swimming, taken by a drone. text outlines the graduate research assistant position, which is part time (14 hours), fixed term until 0ct 2028, based at the university of exeter. Logos are along the bottom of the image for: center for whale research, UKRI, university of Exeter and university of york text overlaying background of two killer whales swimming, taken by a drone. text outlines postdoctoral research associate position, which is full-time fixed term until 31st oct 2028, starting salary £34.6k, location is university of exeter. Logos are along the bottom of the image for: center for whale research, UKRI, university of Exeter and university of york
September 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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We are hiring - PDRA position exploring how information access shapes social dynamics in killer whales. Collaboration with @samellisq.bsky.social @drwhale.bsky.social Prof Dan Franks (York) start 1st Nov (or ASAP) end 31st Oct 2028. Apps close on 19th Oct.

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOT336/p...
September 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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HAVE YOUR SAY!
The government is considering a ban on bottom trawling in 41 MPAs designated to protect the seabed. This is a pivotal moment for conservation of our seas, but it won’t happen unless we all speak up.

Respond by 29th September - action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/171084/...

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September 22, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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A new study by Research Project Grantee, Professor Chris Perry @exeter.ac.uk, and others projects that most coral reefs will soon stop growing and may begin to erode as the climate warms. news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e... @exetermarine.bsky.social @nature.com
September 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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We are delighted to share that our Honorary Professor Tim Smyth has been appointed as the new Director of Science at @pml.ac.uk!

We look forward to seeing Professor Smyth thrive in this role. 🙌

You can find out more via PML's website here - pml.ac.uk/news/pml-app...
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September 15, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Excited to be winging my way to London for the @bes-aquaticgroup.bsky.social annual meeting! A first for me and excited to share mud and worm updates from the #ConvexSeascapeSurvey

@exetermarine.bsky.social @bluemarinef.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk @britishecologicalsociety.org

#BlueCarbon #Inverts
September 15, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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NEW RESEARCH
Application of spatially robust stereo-BRUV sampling for quantifying fish assemblages in UK marine protected areas

Watch the video to learn more, and find the paper here - esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

@owenexeter.bsky.social @kristianmetcalfe.bsky.social
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September 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM