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Jo Latimore
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Freshwater Ecologist at Michigan State University. Director of @msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social. Invasive species, science communication, public engagement. Hiker, kayaker, reader, listener.
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Jo Latimore @jolatimore.bsky.social · Nov 17
Ever wonder what a lake looks like UNDER those water lilies? I made a video to show you! See if you can spot the bladderworts looking for a spot to poke up their flower stalks. What else do you see? #MacrophyteMonday
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pdchristine.bsky.social
We're looking for a postdoc to join us in trying to map the routes by which different signals travel through plants and identify what information they carry. Link👇or get in touch! @johninnescentre.bsky.social

#PlantSciJobs

www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/po...
Postdoctoral Researcher (Faulkner Group) | John Innes Centre
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Faulkner Group at the John Innes Centre, working on cutting-edge science in the field of Cell & Developmental Biology.
www.jic.ac.uk
December 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
jolatimore.bsky.social
"Just as with food, not everything on the table is meant to be eaten. You wouldn’t eat something spoiled or toxic simply because it was served to you. In the same way, not every piece of media laid out in your feed deserves your attention.

"Choosing what to consume is a matter of health."
us.theconversation.com The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 5d
You don’t have to watch everything. Protecting your peace online is an act of self-care, not a state of denial.

Learn how to filter your feeds and safeguard your mental space ⬇️
How to avoid seeing disturbing content on social media and protect your peace of mind
The video of Charlie Kirk’s murder went far and wide, and many people ended up seeing it when they would rather have avoided it.
buff.ly
January 1, 2026 at 3:36 PM
jolatimore.bsky.social
It's cold and the lakes are freezing around here. I'm missing being out on the water and checking out the aquatic plants on this #MacrophyteMonday. Anyone have any nice aquatic plant photos to share to green up my feed?
An underwater selection of aquatic plants in a clearn lake including naiad (Najas), pondweeds (Potamogeton) and stonewort (Chara).
December 15, 2025 at 8:56 PM
jolatimore.bsky.social
Yay Jeremy! Corey Marsh is a real asset for MSU, and Jeremy is a great fit for leading it into its next phase!
msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social MSU Extension Center for Lakes and Streams @msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social · 21d
Congratulations to our colleague, Dr. Jeremy Hartsock! Along with his role as a limnologist and aquatic scientist at @michiganstateu.bsky.social, he'll be serving as coordinator for MSU's Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center.

www.canr.msu.edu/news/hartsoc...
Jeremy Hartsock smiles while standing in a wetland wearing chest waders, an MSU shirt, and baseball cap.
December 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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drkatfish.bsky.social
This week's #SundayFishSketch - #25DaysofFishmas mystery fish is a bit of a tough one, so one more clue: males and females of this species form monogamous pairs before spawning, and both provide parental care for their eggs/young
drkatfish.bsky.social Katie O'Reilly @drkatfish.bsky.social · 25d
Here are this Sunday's #SundayFishSketch - #25DaysofFishmas mystery fish species clues!

For Sunday December 14, sketch the species you think these clues are describing (don't spoil it early if you know it!). The answer will be revealed with the day's #Fishmas calendar! @lampichthys.bsky.social
Three clues about the mystery fish species for Week 2 of the #SundayFishSketch - #25DaysofFishmas collaboration. 1. A freshwater fish native to Texas and Mexico, but has become established and invasive in Florida and Louisiana 2. Its species name comes from Greek words meaning “blue-spotted” 3. Males may develop a prominent hump on their heads, especially during spawning
December 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social
Webinar: Ecology and life history of Midwestern crayfishes. Presented by Dr. Chris Taylor, Illinois Natural History Survey. December 17, 11 a.m. ET. He will provide an overview of midwestern crayfish habitat requirements, feeding, reproductive biology, and life-history. invasivecrayfish.org/events1/
December 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
jolatimore.bsky.social
Can we sustainably manage invasive macrophytes with fabric?
December 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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conniemenefee.bsky.social
Study the sign and its reflection carefully 🤓
A sign that says "The Pond" upside-down/backwards and reflection has it correctly
December 5, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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See what our team's been up to!
msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social MSU Extension Center for Lakes and Streams @msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social · Dec 3
Our latest newsletter is out! Learn about upcoming lake and stream programs, read our recent articles (🐟 bowfin! 🧂 road salt!), and see what we'll be up to over the next couple of months. Not on our list? Hit the "Join Our Email List" button at the top!

myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Us-in-P...
Screen shot of the introduction to the newsletter. Depicts a frozen lake surrounded by snow-covered trees. Includes the logo for the Michigan State University Extension Center for Lakes and Streams and the Center's mission: Advancing the conservation and stewardship of Michigan's inland lakes and streams through engagement, education, and research.
December 4, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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ericrlarson.bsky.social
Riparian buffers help more than just streams and rivers in agricultural landscapes. Lab Masters student Olivia Reves used environmental DNA (eDNA) to quantify the benefit of riparian buffers to terrestrial wildlife in downstate Illinois; open access at doi.org/10.1111/1365...
A figure showing a stream without a forested riparian buffer in the top panel and a stream with a forested riparian buffer in the bottom panel. A cartoon water bottle with a DNA symbol in each water bottle directs to adjacent insets with silouttes of representative wildlife at each stream, with the forested stream having more species and including amphibians, reptiles, bats, and flying squirrels.
December 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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whysharksmatter.bsky.social
Every year around Thanksgiving, I see tons of grad students post heartbreaking messages on social media about how their loved ones don’t understand or support their decision to study what seems like something pointless or silly.

Perhaps my American Scientist essay can help!

🧪🌎🦑 #SciComm
“Why Are We Funding This?”
Long-standing myths about “silly science” have contributed to the reckless slashing of government-supported research.
www.americanscientist.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
jolatimore.bsky.social
I'll be speaking at the Residents and Researchers webinar series tomorrow (December 2) about MiCorps - a community science model for water protection. Thanks to @umich.edu M-LEEad program for hosting! mleead.umich.edu/Events.php?I...
December 1, 2025 at 9:59 PM
jolatimore.bsky.social
We're hiring! Come work with our macrophyte lab to improve our understanding of plant communities in Michigan's Upper Peninsula lakes!

#MacrophyteMonday
msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social MSU Extension Center for Lakes and Streams @msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social · Dec 1
JOB: Research Assistant to support aquatic plant surveys in northern Michigan lakes. Lead field surveys, supervise student technicians, analyze data, and communicate project results with lake users and the @michigandnr.bsky.social. careers.msu.edu/jobs/researc... #MacrophyteMonday
Image of an undeveloped lake. Text reads "We are hiring. Research Assistant: Aquatic Plants in Lakes of Michigan's Upper Peninsula". Visit careers.msu.edu. Job No. 1096967. Michigan State University".
December 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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invasivecarpcanada.bsky.social
Grass Carp can lay 500,000+ eggs that drift downstream & hatch fast. With floods & boat movement, they spread far.
Learn more at invasivecarp.ca
🎯 Know the lifecycle. Stop the spread early.
📢 Report sightings: eddmaps.org
#Fishing #ProtectOurLakes #InvasiveCarp #GreatLakes #GrassCarp
November 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
jolatimore.bsky.social
My coworker has been promoted to supervisor. Apparently.
A black cat sits regally atop a bookcase in the poster's office, gazing down upon her with a judgmental look.
November 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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friendsofmidway.bsky.social
#Wisdom is back!
The world’s oldest known living banded bird, Mōlī (Laysan albatross) queen, has returned to Kuailhelani (Midway Atoll). #Birds
November 20, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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drfishsg.bsky.social
Whitefish are Disappearing. What Can We Do?

#GreatLakes

www.greatlakesnow.org/the-fight-to...
The Fight to Save Lake Whitefish | Great Lakes Now
Explore shipwreck sanctuaries and a forest that fueled a media empire.
www.greatlakesnow.org
November 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
jolatimore.bsky.social
Looking forward to this, like every year! Several volunteers and folks from @michiganegle.bsky.social will share how they use our community science data. I'll be talking about how to interpret our data as well as giving a basic overview of our MiCorps program for anyone interested in learning more.
msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social MSU Extension Center for Lakes and Streams @msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social · Nov 19
Learn about volunteer lake and stream monitoring in Michigan. How are the data used? How can you get involved? What support is there in Michigan for grassroots lake and stream protection? Join us online on December 5 during the MiCorps conference! www.micorps.net/events/2025-... #communityscience
Image of a sweater on a windowsill looking out on a snowy forested landscape. Text reads, "Michigan Clean Water Corps. 2025 MiCorps Annual Conference. Join us from home! Registration now open. Online. December 5, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Free to attend. More details at micorps.net."
November 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
jolatimore.bsky.social
How many aquatic plant species do you see?

#MacrophyteMonday
Underwater view of many different aquatic plants from a clear northern Michigan lake.
November 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
jolatimore.bsky.social
Charismatic macroalgae! #MacrophyteMonday
msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social MSU Extension Center for Lakes and Streams @msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social · Nov 10
🌿🐟 Why do we care about Chara? Learn more about the importance of Michigan’s underwater understory! 🐟🌿

#MacrophyteMonday

www.canr.msu.edu/news/why-do-...

Photo: R. Marshik
A Rock Bass hunting in a dense meadow of native Chara. Photo credit: Ryan Marshik.
November 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
jolatimore.bsky.social
Why are there so many emails?

(She says to herself upon starting her computer this morning.)

(And every morning.)
October 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
jolatimore.bsky.social
I enjoyed speaking with @carol-thompson.bsky.social for her story on Michigan's current drought. The impacts are real, especially for lake and river levels in central and southern Michigan.
A screenshot from the US Drought Monitor (droughtmonitor.unl.edu) on October 16, 2025, shows areas of southern Michigan in moderate and severe drought.
October 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
jolatimore.bsky.social
Great opportunity for lake communities in Michigan to get money for signs, outreach materials, outreach events, etc., to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social MSU Extension Center for Lakes and Streams @msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social · Oct 8
💰 For our sixth season, our Clean Boats, Clean Waters program has funding to support aquatic invasive species outreach projects in Michigan - check out our mini-grants program! The applications are due January 30.

www.canr.msu.edu/clean_boats_...
People observe a boat cleaning station. Text reads "Invasive Species Grants Available for 2026! The Clean Boats, Clean Waters grant program is for organizations dedicated to protecting Michigan's water for aquatic invasive species. Grants can be used for boat launch signage, marketing and radio ads, brochures and merchandise, educational booths & events. Visit micbcw.com."
October 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
jolatimore.bsky.social
Goldfish don't belong in Michigan lakes and ponds. RIPPLE helps pet stores and hobbyists promote sustainable handling of aquatic pets and plants - check it out!
msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social MSU Extension Center for Lakes and Streams @msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social · Sep 29
Learn more about the Reduce Invasive Pet and Plant Escapes (RIPPLE) program, a partnership between MSU Extension and the Michigan Departments of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy; Natural Resources; and Agriculture and Rural Development.

www.canr.msu.edu/news/prevent...

#InvasiveSpecies #fish
An orange goldfish in a clear water-filled bag is held in the hands of a person.
September 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
jolatimore.bsky.social
Join us in January-March to talk inland lake ecology and conservation!
msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social MSU Extension Center for Lakes and Streams @msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social · Sep 25
Curious about lakes? It's never too late to go back to school! Enrollment is now open for our 🏅award-winning🏅 Introduction to Lakes Online course! Class starts at the end of January.

www.canr.msu.edu/courses/intr...
A line drawing of a school of fish that reads, "Introduction to Lakes Online Course - It's never too late to go back to school." Visit canr.msu.edu/lakesonline to learn more.
September 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM