Steve Simpson
@profstevesimpson.bsky.social
Marine biologist, fish biologist, restoration ecologist, science communicator & ocean optimist I Professor of Marine Biology & Global Change, School of Biological Sciences, University of Bristol I Co-Director: MSc Science Communication for a Better Planet
Thanks to @lukejerram.bsky.social for bringing some glorious sunshine into our lives in the depths of winter. Helios, compiled from 400,000 photographs, shows the architecture of the sun in exquisite detail. Deeply warming to swim so close to the sun
January 30, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Thanks to @lukejerram.bsky.social for bringing some glorious sunshine into our lives in the depths of winter. Helios, compiled from 400,000 photographs, shows the architecture of the sun in exquisite detail. Deeply warming to swim so close to the sun
Great #BBC1 Breakfast feature on protecting sharks from illegal fishing in the Mediterranean. Some great science from @virginiatech.bsky.social and @bluemarinef.bsky.social, and top contribution from @bristolbiosci.bsky.social shark expert @clemencywhite.bsky.social
December 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Great #BBC1 Breakfast feature on protecting sharks from illegal fishing in the Mediterranean. Some great science from @virginiatech.bsky.social and @bluemarinef.bsky.social, and top contribution from @bristolbiosci.bsky.social shark expert @clemencywhite.bsky.social
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🔊New paper: coral reef #fish #calls exhibit consistent acoustic characteristics across different bioregions!
#bioacoustics
@timlamont.bsky.social @profstevesimpson.bsky.social @andyradford.bsky.social
www.frontiersin.org/journals/rem...
#bioacoustics
@timlamont.bsky.social @profstevesimpson.bsky.social @andyradford.bsky.social
www.frontiersin.org/journals/rem...
December 19, 2025 at 7:50 AM
🔊New paper: coral reef #fish #calls exhibit consistent acoustic characteristics across different bioregions!
#bioacoustics
@timlamont.bsky.social @profstevesimpson.bsky.social @andyradford.bsky.social
www.frontiersin.org/journals/rem...
#bioacoustics
@timlamont.bsky.social @profstevesimpson.bsky.social @andyradford.bsky.social
www.frontiersin.org/journals/rem...
Congratulations to @sharkslikejazz.bsky.social for leading this collective analysis of coral reef soundscapes, building a universal songbook for the tropics. Valuable guide for #ecoacoustic biodiversity surveys.
www.frontiersin.org/articles/10....
@timlamont.bsky.social @andyradford.bsky.social
www.frontiersin.org/articles/10....
@timlamont.bsky.social @andyradford.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Congratulations to @sharkslikejazz.bsky.social for leading this collective analysis of coral reef soundscapes, building a universal songbook for the tropics. Valuable guide for #ecoacoustic biodiversity surveys.
www.frontiersin.org/articles/10....
@timlamont.bsky.social @andyradford.bsky.social
www.frontiersin.org/articles/10....
@timlamont.bsky.social @andyradford.bsky.social
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🌟Huge CONGRATULATIONS to @patrick-kennedy.bsky.social who has won the @asab.org Christopher Barnard Award for Outstanding Contributions by a New Investigator. 🤗
Research on social evolution and what links climate & cooperation in a changing world, using #wasps as models.
#worthywinner #ECR #proud
Research on social evolution and what links climate & cooperation in a changing world, using #wasps as models.
#worthywinner #ECR #proud
December 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
🌟Huge CONGRATULATIONS to @patrick-kennedy.bsky.social who has won the @asab.org Christopher Barnard Award for Outstanding Contributions by a New Investigator. 🤗
Research on social evolution and what links climate & cooperation in a changing world, using #wasps as models.
#worthywinner #ECR #proud
Research on social evolution and what links climate & cooperation in a changing world, using #wasps as models.
#worthywinner #ECR #proud
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Sad to be missing the #ASABWinter2025
@asab-meetings.bsky.social conference this week, but two postdocs that may interest ASAB members:
@asab-meetings.bsky.social conference this week, but two postdocs that may interest ASAB members:
POSTDOC ALERT🚨
Two exciting social evolution postdoc positions live today!
We're looking for two excellent field biologists. Join us to explore the evolution of sociality in wasps across Africa. Apply by 11th January.
Collaboration with
@dustinrubenstein.com
@bristolbiosci.bsky.social
Two exciting social evolution postdoc positions live today!
We're looking for two excellent field biologists. Join us to explore the evolution of sociality in wasps across Africa. Apply by 11th January.
Collaboration with
@dustinrubenstein.com
@bristolbiosci.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Sad to be missing the #ASABWinter2025
@asab-meetings.bsky.social conference this week, but two postdocs that may interest ASAB members:
@asab-meetings.bsky.social conference this week, but two postdocs that may interest ASAB members:
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Friendship is magic: male dolphins with close friends age more slowly
theconversation.com/friendship-i...
theconversation.com/friendship-i...
Friendship is magic: male dolphins with close friends age more slowly
Like friendship itself, the slower ageing is more than just skin deep.
theconversation.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Friendship is magic: male dolphins with close friends age more slowly
theconversation.com/friendship-i...
theconversation.com/friendship-i...
Thanks to Rosa Vásquez Espinoza for bringing "The Spirit of the Rainforest" to our @bristoluni.bsky.social @bristolbiosci.bsky.social MSc Science Communication for a Better Planet Christmas Lecture. Stunning combo of biochemistry, traditional medicine, conservation, indigenous wisdom & spirituality
December 15, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Thanks to Rosa Vásquez Espinoza for bringing "The Spirit of the Rainforest" to our @bristoluni.bsky.social @bristolbiosci.bsky.social MSc Science Communication for a Better Planet Christmas Lecture. Stunning combo of biochemistry, traditional medicine, conservation, indigenous wisdom & spirituality
Covid 2020: The year of the quiet ocean
Imagine an ocean without noise pollution. The pandemic gave a rare opportunity to listen to the ocean, and we were ready!
Fabulous article by #FrankieAdkins for #BBC_EARTH covering our work in the #IQOE community:
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
Imagine an ocean without noise pollution. The pandemic gave a rare opportunity to listen to the ocean, and we were ready!
Fabulous article by #FrankieAdkins for #BBC_EARTH covering our work in the #IQOE community:
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
Covid 2020: The year of the quiet ocean
During the lockdowns of 2020, global shipping was severely restricted and ocean noise pollution all but ceased. Instead the songs of fish filled the sea.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Covid 2020: The year of the quiet ocean
Imagine an ocean without noise pollution. The pandemic gave a rare opportunity to listen to the ocean, and we were ready!
Fabulous article by #FrankieAdkins for #BBC_EARTH covering our work in the #IQOE community:
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
Imagine an ocean without noise pollution. The pandemic gave a rare opportunity to listen to the ocean, and we were ready!
Fabulous article by #FrankieAdkins for #BBC_EARTH covering our work in the #IQOE community:
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
WHALES! Excited to see the latest Usborne Beginners book is out in time for Christmas. Great honour to contribute into these wonderful books as scientific consultant. As a boy growing up in London, I know I would have spent days and days in my local library discovering the wonders of the deep.
December 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
WHALES! Excited to see the latest Usborne Beginners book is out in time for Christmas. Great honour to contribute into these wonderful books as scientific consultant. As a boy growing up in London, I know I would have spent days and days in my local library discovering the wonders of the deep.
Bahr al-Hayat ("Sea of Life") is out! – immerse yourselves for 11 mins of hope...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH8z...
Congratulations to our PhD, Research MSc and MSc Science Communication for a Better Planet students for producing this stunning film, showcasing our valued collaboration with #HEPCA
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH8z...
Congratulations to our PhD, Research MSc and MSc Science Communication for a Better Planet students for producing this stunning film, showcasing our valued collaboration with #HEPCA
Bahr al-Hayat "Sea of life"
YouTube video by Marine Restoration Films
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December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Bahr al-Hayat ("Sea of Life") is out! – immerse yourselves for 11 mins of hope...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH8z...
Congratulations to our PhD, Research MSc and MSc Science Communication for a Better Planet students for producing this stunning film, showcasing our valued collaboration with #HEPCA
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH8z...
Congratulations to our PhD, Research MSc and MSc Science Communication for a Better Planet students for producing this stunning film, showcasing our valued collaboration with #HEPCA
Thanks to @hugotagholm.bsky.social and all @oceanauk.bsky.social and @oceana.bsky.social for curating a fabulous gathering at the @royalsociety.org of ocean advocates, scientists and conservationists. Plenty of powerful and hopeful messaging, including from #BaronessJennyJones and #LizzieDaly
December 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Thanks to @hugotagholm.bsky.social and all @oceanauk.bsky.social and @oceana.bsky.social for curating a fabulous gathering at the @royalsociety.org of ocean advocates, scientists and conservationists. Plenty of powerful and hopeful messaging, including from #BaronessJennyJones and #LizzieDaly
Thanks to #ProfPeteFalloon @metoffice.gov.uk for hosting our wonderful @bristolbiosci.bsky.social MSc Science Communication for a Better Planet students. Great to hear from the #KnowledgeIntegrationTeam, @stottpeter.bsky.social & #JenniferWeeks, and visit @alexdeakin.bsky.social in the weather room
December 2, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Thanks to #ProfPeteFalloon @metoffice.gov.uk for hosting our wonderful @bristolbiosci.bsky.social MSc Science Communication for a Better Planet students. Great to hear from the #KnowledgeIntegrationTeam, @stottpeter.bsky.social & #JenniferWeeks, and visit @alexdeakin.bsky.social in the weather room
Well we went early with this year's research group Christmas Symposium, and what a superb collection of talks and films from a wonderfully talented collection of MScR, PhD & Postdocs! Great to mix wasps, birds, mammals with our fish & corals thanks to @andyradford.bsky.social & #PatrickKennedy
December 2, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Well we went early with this year's research group Christmas Symposium, and what a superb collection of talks and films from a wonderfully talented collection of MScR, PhD & Postdocs! Great to mix wasps, birds, mammals with our fish & corals thanks to @andyradford.bsky.social & #PatrickKennedy
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A brilliant afternoon #symposium and evening of #fun with the best #researchgroup in the world (I may be slightly biased!). Fantastic talks from everyone; interesting discussions; great food; laughter throughout. What more could you want?
@bristolbiosci.bsky.social
@profstevesimpson.bsky.social
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@profstevesimpson.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
A brilliant afternoon #symposium and evening of #fun with the best #researchgroup in the world (I may be slightly biased!). Fantastic talks from everyone; interesting discussions; great food; laughter throughout. What more could you want?
@bristolbiosci.bsky.social
@profstevesimpson.bsky.social
@bristolbiosci.bsky.social
@profstevesimpson.bsky.social
@bristolbiosci.bsky.social on tour at the #ClovellyHerringFestival. Great food, stunning choral music, mulled cider, and a cheeky dip in the sea with #HugoHarrison and #ShelbyTemple
November 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
@bristolbiosci.bsky.social on tour at the #ClovellyHerringFestival. Great food, stunning choral music, mulled cider, and a cheeky dip in the sea with #HugoHarrison and #ShelbyTemple
Fabulous evening with #SophieLewis #WorldCetaceanAlliance, @tommustill.bsky.social & #LukeMcMillan @whalesorg.bsky.social exploring the past, present & HOPEFUL future for humpback whales (and their cousins!). Thanks to Rob Hutchins (@oceanographicmag.bsky.social) & #Finisterre for hosting
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Fabulous evening with #SophieLewis #WorldCetaceanAlliance, @tommustill.bsky.social & #LukeMcMillan @whalesorg.bsky.social exploring the past, present & HOPEFUL future for humpback whales (and their cousins!). Thanks to Rob Hutchins (@oceanographicmag.bsky.social) & #Finisterre for hosting
Delighted to support the amazing #PratchayaPhinthong with his #PhuketBiennale2025 installation. Our collaboration took us to meet the Moken people, capture video and audio at degraded inshore and also pristine Surin Island reefs to bring to the installation, and build a restoration reef of hope!
November 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Delighted to support the amazing #PratchayaPhinthong with his #PhuketBiennale2025 installation. Our collaboration took us to meet the Moken people, capture video and audio at degraded inshore and also pristine Surin Island reefs to bring to the installation, and build a restoration reef of hope!
Two great opportunities to join a wonderful team working on the business of marine restoration...
We're hiring! 🥳 Come and join our team in Lancaster - we're looking for two senior postdocs to work on corporate sustainability and restoration ecology. 🌳 🪸 ♻️ (1 of 2)
@lec-reefs.bsky.social @pentlandcentre.bsky.social @sci-tech-lancaster.bsky.social @lancasteruni.bsky.social
@lec-reefs.bsky.social @pentlandcentre.bsky.social @sci-tech-lancaster.bsky.social @lancasteruni.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Two great opportunities to join a wonderful team working on the business of marine restoration...
Keeping it cruisy gives reef residents space to hear!
Our latest paper, led by @sharkslikejazz.bsky.social, explores how motorboat noise can be minimised by adopting sensible cruising speeds around coral reefs:
doi.org/10.1121/10.0...
@sophienedelec.bsky.social
@andyradford.bsky.social
Our latest paper, led by @sharkslikejazz.bsky.social, explores how motorboat noise can be minimised by adopting sensible cruising speeds around coral reefs:
doi.org/10.1121/10.0...
@sophienedelec.bsky.social
@andyradford.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Keeping it cruisy gives reef residents space to hear!
Our latest paper, led by @sharkslikejazz.bsky.social, explores how motorboat noise can be minimised by adopting sensible cruising speeds around coral reefs:
doi.org/10.1121/10.0...
@sophienedelec.bsky.social
@andyradford.bsky.social
Our latest paper, led by @sharkslikejazz.bsky.social, explores how motorboat noise can be minimised by adopting sensible cruising speeds around coral reefs:
doi.org/10.1121/10.0...
@sophienedelec.bsky.social
@andyradford.bsky.social
Thanks to @alteredstatetalks.bsky.social for sharing the podcast of our recent event (www.alteredstate.org.uk/podcast), supported by #FUTURES Festival of Science, superbly hosted by #MirandaKrestovnikoff.
The next event THIS THURSDAY looks fascinating:
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/hen...
The next event THIS THURSDAY looks fascinating:
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/hen...
October 27, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Thanks to @alteredstatetalks.bsky.social for sharing the podcast of our recent event (www.alteredstate.org.uk/podcast), supported by #FUTURES Festival of Science, superbly hosted by #MirandaKrestovnikoff.
The next event THIS THURSDAY looks fascinating:
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/hen...
The next event THIS THURSDAY looks fascinating:
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/hen...
Imagine choosing where to live for centuries when only 2 days old! How do free-swimming coral larvae detect their environment, and how are they wired to choose a suitable home? Find out with this fabulous PhD opportunity with @venky-vnm.bsky.social @bristolbiosci.bsky.social @bristoluni.bsky.social
📣 Fully-funded PhD opportunity in my Lab @bristolbiosci.bsky.social @bristoluni.bsky.social
🔬We will explore how coral larvae sense their environment and guide settlement.
Check out the details! 👇
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
#Coral #SensoryEcology #PhD #MarineScience
🔬We will explore how coral larvae sense their environment and guide settlement.
Check out the details! 👇
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
#Coral #SensoryEcology #PhD #MarineScience
October 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Imagine choosing where to live for centuries when only 2 days old! How do free-swimming coral larvae detect their environment, and how are they wired to choose a suitable home? Find out with this fabulous PhD opportunity with @venky-vnm.bsky.social @bristolbiosci.bsky.social @bristoluni.bsky.social
Huge thanks to #Life'sABeach for enabling our @bristolbiosci.bsky.social 1st Year #BeachClean. >200 students collected >57 kg litter, including lego, shotgun cases and >30 shark/ray egg cases. All data uploaded to @mcsuk.bsky.social & #SharkTrust. Blog here: www.lifesabeach.org/back-with-br...
Back with Bristol Uni! – life's a beach uk
www.lifesabeach.org
October 25, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Huge thanks to #Life'sABeach for enabling our @bristolbiosci.bsky.social 1st Year #BeachClean. >200 students collected >57 kg litter, including lego, shotgun cases and >30 shark/ray egg cases. All data uploaded to @mcsuk.bsky.social & #SharkTrust. Blog here: www.lifesabeach.org/back-with-br...
Looking for a PhD that combines global food security, climate change and environmental protection? Then read on...
The amazing #JoleahLamb is joining us in 2026 @bristolbiosci.bsky.social. You can join too with this exciting fully-funded PhD opportunity:
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
The amazing #JoleahLamb is joining us in 2026 @bristolbiosci.bsky.social. You can join too with this exciting fully-funded PhD opportunity:
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Funded PhD - Nutritional value and vulnerability of blue foods at University of Bristol on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Funded PhD - Nutritional value and vulnerability of blue foods at University of Bristol, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Looking for a PhD that combines global food security, climate change and environmental protection? Then read on...
The amazing #JoleahLamb is joining us in 2026 @bristolbiosci.bsky.social. You can join too with this exciting fully-funded PhD opportunity:
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
The amazing #JoleahLamb is joining us in 2026 @bristolbiosci.bsky.social. You can join too with this exciting fully-funded PhD opportunity:
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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❓ Want to join us?
📢 Fully funded #PhD for UK-domiciled Black heritage candidates
🐵 Biological market monitoring & manipulation in social animals #mongooses #macaques #fieldwork
👥 With me, #LaurenBrent & #PatrickKennedy
🎓 @bristolbiosci.bsky.social
ℹ️ www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
🙏Share widely
📢 Fully funded #PhD for UK-domiciled Black heritage candidates
🐵 Biological market monitoring & manipulation in social animals #mongooses #macaques #fieldwork
👥 With me, #LaurenBrent & #PatrickKennedy
🎓 @bristolbiosci.bsky.social
ℹ️ www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
🙏Share widely
October 16, 2025 at 7:46 AM
❓ Want to join us?
📢 Fully funded #PhD for UK-domiciled Black heritage candidates
🐵 Biological market monitoring & manipulation in social animals #mongooses #macaques #fieldwork
👥 With me, #LaurenBrent & #PatrickKennedy
🎓 @bristolbiosci.bsky.social
ℹ️ www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
🙏Share widely
📢 Fully funded #PhD for UK-domiciled Black heritage candidates
🐵 Biological market monitoring & manipulation in social animals #mongooses #macaques #fieldwork
👥 With me, #LaurenBrent & #PatrickKennedy
🎓 @bristolbiosci.bsky.social
ℹ️ www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
🙏Share widely