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Jeremy Tiemann
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Aquatic ecologist studying imperiled fishes & freshwater mollusks... and sometimes aquatic invasive species. Here for science. #TeamFish

https://tiemann.inhs.illinois.edu/
Interested in monitoring #FreshwaterMussels? Want to track individuals over time? Check out our paper “PIT tag application in native freshwater mussels: case studies across small, medium & large rivers” as we share experiences of what worked / didn't when tagging mussels

bioone.org/journals/fre...
bioone.org
October 23, 2025 at 1:10 PM
It's #MolluskMonday!!!

Our book -Freshwater Mussels of Central America- is out! Dan Graf recently came to town to sit with @mussels4life.bsky.social and discuss how the project came to fruition. Check it out - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf8D...
The Whoo! Episode 2025-2
YouTube video by MUSSELp
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October 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM
New paper alert on this #MadtomMonday!

Our study examined the genetic diversity of the federally-threatened Neosho #Madtom throughout #NeoshoRiver basin (KS, MO, OK)

Summary: populations fragmented into genetically distinct conservation units because of impoundments

Paper: doi.org/10.1016/j.ge...
August 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
New book alert on this #MolluskMonday! (OK, a day late)

Introducing "Freshwater Mussels of Central America"

Our book describes a fauna of global conservation concern in an understudied area

PS- we're trying to reduce the price & make it open access. Stay tuned!

www.routledge.com/Freshwater-M...
Freshwater Mussels of Central America
This book describes a fauna of global conservation concern and provides a framework for researchers to begin to test hypotheses regarding the evolution of freshwater mussels in Central America. Placing the Central American fauna in context with that of North and South America, the authors fill a gap in our knowledge of this endangered and largely endemic fauna. This book: Provides a full‑color treatment of all 81 native and introduced freshwater mussel species found from the Río Grande in Te
www.routledge.com
August 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Check out this great book sale happening at @univpressofkansas.bsky.social. They've published some great books over the years, including a few fish ones...
June 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Check it - A Tomelleri & Troll Fish show is being held at Volland, A Place for Art & Community in the heart of the beautiful Flint Hills in Kansas. Show is part of an event called Fish Wizards: vollandfoundation.org/fish-wizards-2… There are still tickets for Sunday's fish expedition at the creek.
May 29, 2025 at 4:07 PM
New paper alert! - "BioTIME 2.0: Expanding & Improving a Database of Biodiversity Time Series"

This comprehensive collection of ecological assemblage time-series data offers insight into how biodiversity has changed across the planet for ~150 yrs

Paper - onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
BioTIME 2.0: Expanding and Improving a Database of Biodiversity Time Series
Motivation Here, we make available a second version of the BioTIME database, which compiles records of abundance estimates for species in sample events of ecological assemblages through time. The up.....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
May 19, 2025 at 12:14 PM
New fish book alert! On this #FishFriday, "Fishes of the Chicago Region" was just released. Detailed info on species distributions & natural history observations for >150 species in SE Wisconsin, NE Illinois, northern Indiana, and SW Michigan. Check it out...

www.amazon.com/Fishes-Chica...
Fishes of the Chicago Region: A Field Guide
Buy Fishes of the Chicago Region: A Field Guide on Amazon.com ✓ FREE SHIPPING on qualified orders
www.amazon.com
April 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
New paper alert!

We evaluated effectiveness of eDNA metabarcoding of #FreshwaterMussel communities based on previous conventional sampling methods.

Spoiler: eDNA metabarcoding agreed with conventional surveys but also detected rare species.

Paper: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
March 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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March 3, 2025 at 10:59 PM
For AFS members, don't forget about tomorrow's webinar about employment insecurity.
Upcoming AFS webinar:
Employment Insecurity - Planning for Next Steps

Thursday, February 27 at 2pm ET

Registration information can be found in an email sent to all AFS members on 2/24.
February 26, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Upcoming AFS webinar:
Employment Insecurity - Planning for Next Steps

Thursday, February 27 at 2pm ET

Registration information can be found in an email sent to all AFS members on 2/24.
February 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Join us for our upcoming webinar, Employment Insecurity – Planning for Next Steps, on Thursday, February 27 at 2:00 pm EST. Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/83ea29...
February 21, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Today's #FishFriday post reflects on our 2014 expeditions to the rio Xingu, Brazil. Our teams collected two new species of catfishes that were just described in this 2025 paper:

www.scielo.br/j/ni/a/VVCvG...

If you asked me as a student, I never would have thought I'd collect a holotype

#TeamFish
February 21, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Proud friend & colleague moment - @jhhartman.bsky.social received the 2025 Women of Fisheries Gives Back Award!!

Jordan is a @prairieresearch.bsky.social PostDoc in our genomics lab. She & I have collaborated on projects focusing on conservation of #FreshwaterMussels, #BandedKillifish & #Lampreys
February 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
My spirit animal is the Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris)

Ever since my Alaskan days, I have loved the Sea Otter, who just chills all day, swimming around and eating, without a care in the world. Now there is another reason to love them... invasive species control!

www.npr.org/2025/01/15/g...
Invasive green crabs threaten West Coast ecosystems. One solution? Otters
As invasive green crabs wreak havoc on California's estuaries, a new study has found that a restored sea otter population might be the solution.
www.npr.org
January 16, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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🚗 Director for IDOT Projects – Join PRI!
Oversee Illinois Department of Transportation programs, coordinate research, and build strategic relationships. Apps close Jan 31, 2025. 🔗 Apply here: blogs.illinois.edu/view/7426/16...
January 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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New research reveals that damage to these environments is pushing freshwater animals to the edge of extinction, with 24% of species in danger of being wiped out.
A quarter of all freshwater species are at risk of extinction
New research reveals that damage to these environments is pushing freshwater animals to the edge of extinction.
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January 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
#FishInTheNews - Bigmouth Buffalo: The mysterious fish that lives for a century & doesn't decline with age

As reported by BBC, recent finding show that the Bigmouth Buffalo have perplexingly long lives and gets healthier with age. Check out this story...

www.bbc.com/future/artic...
Bigmouth buffalo: The mysterious fish that live for a century and don't decline with age
Recent findings show bigmouth buffalo fish have perplexingly long lives and appear to get healthier as they age. But scientists are worried their population is about to crash.
www.bbc.com
January 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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🌿 Director and Principal Research Scientist – Lead Illinois Natural History Survey!
Shape the future of natural resource science, drive innovation, and oversee conservation research in this dual leadership and research role. Based in Champaign, IL. 🔗 Apply here: blogs.illinois.edu/view/7426/71...
January 8, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Interested in natural history collections & want to visit a fun town? If so, check out the Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections meeting being held May 27-31, 2025 at the Univ of Kansas in Lawrence

More info: docs.google.com/forms/d/1vy1...

#SPNHC2025
#KUNHM
#RockChalk
#SPNHC
January 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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A New Year means new ways to think about #FreshwaterMollusks. Here is an interesting story about #FreshwaterMussels being used to control the local supply systems in Europe...

kottke.org/24/12/eight-...
Eight Clams Control This Polish City’s Water Supply
In the city of Poznań, Poland, a group of eight clams controls the local water supply through a clever bio-monitoring system: T
kottke.org
December 31, 2024 at 1:48 PM
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RIP Jimmy Carter

Top of his US Naval Academy class; submariner; risked his life to stop the meltdown of a nuclear reactor; always put the best interests of the American People first; & most importantly, a nice humble guy

Jimmy Carter was a Great American

www.military.com/history/how-...
How Jimmy Carter Saved a Canadian Nuclear Reactor After a Meltdown
Before he was the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter was a nuclear power expert with the U.S. Navy.
www.military.com
December 29, 2024 at 10:28 PM
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So I sold out of my first batch of mugs!!!!

If you didn’t get one and still want one, send me a message and I can tell you when I get more in stock! ☺️☺️☺️
I am determined for freshwater mussels to get the spotlight they deserve! So, I’m so excited to introduce my Freshwater Mussel Mug, featuring 7 species in all their beautiful, unique glory!

#Freshwatermussels #SciArt #NatureArt 🌿🌎🐚

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December 28, 2024 at 2:19 PM
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I am determined for freshwater mussels to get the spotlight they deserve! So, I’m so excited to introduce my Freshwater Mussel Mug, featuring 7 species in all their beautiful, unique glory!

#Freshwatermussels #SciArt #NatureArt 🌿🌎🐚

designedwithhartman.etsy.com/listing/1835...
December 27, 2024 at 12:50 AM