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ET&C IN THE NEWS: #PFAS in sea otters 🦦 higher in urban centres
NEWS: bit.ly/4oE6m7w
Study in ET&C: doi.org/10.1093/etoj...
#PFAS #SETACJournals #environmentalscience #CBC
Toxic 'forever chemicals' are in B.C. sea otters, new study finds | CBC News
The research adds to a growing body of evidence that the chemicals are making their way into the environment with detrimental results.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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🌲 Headed to #SETACPortland? Our staff’s got you covered! From top food spots to can’t-miss sights, check out our guide to making the most of your time in the City of Roses (and all the great science, of course 😉). 👉 www.setac.org/resource/set...
SETAC Staff Guide to Portland Adventures
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October 31, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Last days to submit your paper to a Special Series on Applications of Artificial Intelligence in ET&C. Deadline November 1, 2025. All information can be found here: academic.oup.com/etc/pages/ca...
Call for Papers: Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
Submissions deadline: November 1, 2025  Guest Editors: Ralph Stahl, Jennifer Stauber, and Ruth Hull Special Series Details We are seeking manuscripts for
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October 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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We’re falling for Portland already. 💚 #SETACPortland is almost here — and we can’t wait to gather with our community of scientists, researchers and practitioners for another year of sharing science and solutions. See you in the Pacific Northwest! 🌲 www.setac.org/discover-eve...
October 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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ET&C IN THE NEWS: Two papers published in ET&C have made important advancements toward understanding the effects of perfluorooctane sulfonate (#PFOS) on aquatic life, especially fish🐟
NEWS: phys.org/news/2023-11...
Study in ET&C: doi.org/10.1002/etc.... and doi.org/10.1002/etc....
Improving our understanding of the effects of PFOS on fish
Two papers recently published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry have made important advancements toward understanding the effects of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) on aquatic life, especiall...
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October 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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ET&C IN THE NEWS: Efforts to eradicate invasive mussels in the Snake River, Idaho, could kill valuable freshwater species

NEWS: bit.ly/4o6keXO

Study in ET&C: doi.org/10.1093/etoj...

#SETACJournals #environmentalscience #macroinvertebrates #dreissenidmussels
Department of Agriculture using copper chemical to combat Snake River quagga mussels
The Idaho Department of Agriculture says it wants to rid the river of invasive mussels for good, which hasn't been done before in a river system.
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October 23, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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#Abstract submission for #SETACMaastricht is open! Submit your Abstract to our Session by November 26th!
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October 17, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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🚨 @setac.bsky.social Europe 2026 call for abstracts!!!🚨

#MilodeBaat, @becks-seascience.bsky.social, #PeterSchupp and myself will host the session

🏝️Coastal Environments: At the Intersection of Human Activities and the Open Ocean 🌊

🪸 lnkd.in/dttSGd2y

Submit before 26th November 🗓️ lnkd.in/ddpW6cUf
October 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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📢 #Abstract submission for #SETACMaastricht is open! Join us in May and share your latest #research with a vibrant community of #environmental scientists and professionals. 🌿🧪 Submit your abstract by 26 November and take part in shaping a bold scientific programme!
🔗 lnkd.in/e9rXdwdQhttp...
Call for Abstracts: Share Your Science at SETAC Maastricht
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October 17, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Sharpen your presentation skills ahead of #SETACPortland! 🎤 Join the SETAC Café, “Perfecting Your Presentation,” at 12 EDT on 28 October for tips on effective science communication and guidance for the Best Student Presentation Awards. 🔗 www.setac.org/resource/joi...
Join the Next SETAC Café on Perfecting Your Presentation
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October 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Fun video that explains how metal–organic frameworks #MOFs from the 2025 #NobelPrize in #Chemistry can trap and store gases or pollutants.

🎉 Congratulations to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi!

🎥 www.youtube.com/shorts/D8dEC...

#HermioneBottomlessBag
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to...
YouTube video by Scientific American
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October 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Abstract submission is now open (till 26 November). Join us in an exciting #HABs Session #SETACMaastricht 👇
Session description: setac.secure-platform.com/meetings/gal...
#SETAC #SETACEurope #SETAC2026
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trikaloudis.bsky.social Tri Kaloudis @trikaloudis.bsky.social · Sep 26
🧪📣 Save the date for SETAC Europe 2016 @setac.bsky.social #SETACMaastricht !
Our Session title: "Integrating #Genomics, #Metabolomics, and Control Strategies to Address Harmful Algal and #Cyanobacterial Blooms", Chaired by Petra Visser, Dail Laughinghouse, @anastasiahiskia.bsky.social.
October 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate the deep connection between nature and community — and the balance that sustains both.

We’re honored to learn from Indigenous leaders during #SETACPortland as they share their knowledge and insights how these values guide their work.

🌿 bit.ly/3W5DJ6t
Pacific Northwest tribal drum group Four Directions and lead singer Harold Paul (Nez Perce) performing at the SETAC Portland 2010 meeting.
October 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Tomorrow is #WorldMigratoryBirdDay!

We’ve been watching the BirdCast Migration Dashboard and are amazed by the scale of nightly migrations across the continent.
Birds know no borders! Protect migratory routes. Raise awareness. Keep skies safe.
#Science #Environment #Conservation

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BirdCast migration dashboard for Portland, Oregon
October 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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ET&C IN THE NEWS: #Pesticides could be to blame for mass mortality of monarch butterflies
NEWS: www.ecowatch.com/monarch-butt...
Study in ET&C: doi.org/10.1093/etoj...
#SETACJournals #environmentalscience
Mass Die-Off of Western Monarch Butterflies Linked to Pesticides, Study Finds - EcoWatch
A new peer-reviewed study has linked pesticides as a likely cause to a mass die-off of Western monarch butterflies that occurred in 2024.
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October 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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🚨 The SETAC World Congress is officially underway! 🚨
The opening set the stage for an exciting few days, with attendees already connecting. It’s the perfect start to a week full of innovation, collaboration and cutting-edge research!

👉 Check out the program for what's ahead: lnkd.in/eDWwADCC
September 29, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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SETAC is excited to announce a collaboration with UC Davis, Meharry Medical College and Iowa State University on a mentorship program in #OneHealth, funded through NIH.

Looking for
🌱early career researchers
🌱STEM undergrads
🌱 mentors

⏰ Deadline: 3 October
🔗 Info: www.setac.org/resource/ann...
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September 25, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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👉 Friendly reminder: the proposal deadline is 30 September!
setac.bsky.social SETAC @setac.bsky.social · Aug 15
💡 New funding opportunity available to SETAC North America members! The Renewable Natural Resources Foundation (RNRF) is offering grants of up to $200K for multidisciplinary projects supporting renewable natural resources. Apply by 30 September.

👉 Details: rnrf.org/grants/
September 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Take the stage at #SETACMaastricht and showcase your research through a story, skit, song, anything you can imagine, during the #SETACScienceSlam!
🎙️Ready to #Slam? Students and early careers interested in taking the stage can sign up by 30 October. 👉 www.setac.org/resource/got...
Got Research? Got Creativity? Sign up for the SETAC Science Slam in Maastricht!
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September 23, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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🌲 #SETACPortland is almost here! Register by today, 17 September, to save before rates increase. 🗓️ Already registered? Build your itinerary and explore sessions by topic on the meeting platform.

Learn more 👉 www.setac.org/resource/dis...
Discover Scientific Sessions and Offerings at SETAC Portland
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September 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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🌍 Science thrives on curiosity, discovery and solutions. That’s the theme of #SETACPortland, held from 16–20 November in Portland, OR. With more than 1,000 presentations, daily plenaries and networking, it’s set to be an inspiring week for the environmental science community.

🔗 bit.ly/41EXkxD
Getting to the Essence of Science: Curiosity, Discovery and Solutions
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September 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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If you’re a #student member looking for support to attend the SETAC Europe 36th Annual Meeting in Maastricht, apply for a student meeting registration grant. 🎓🌍💸 Join #SETACMaastricht!

📅 Apply by 30 October
🔗 bit.ly/41ARCwx
September 2, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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📢 SETAC North America members—join us at 12 p.m. ET on 9 Sept. for the next SETAC Café: Supporting the Professional Community Navigating Current Uncertainties in the U.S. Discuss changes, challenges and ways to strengthen our field.
👉 bit.ly/3HT0qXS
SETAC Café: Supporting the Professional Community Navigating Current Uncertainties in the U.S.
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August 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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🌎 Welcome to Lima, Peru! The SETAC Latin America 16th Biennial Meeting kicks off today. Training courses are already underway, and the Opening Ceremony begins at 18:00 PET.

View the full schedule and get ready for an inspiring week of collaboration! bit.ly/4mXOaEn

#SETACLima #EnvironmentalScience
August 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Do you have skills or expertise to share that could benefit environmental professionals and students? 🧑‍🏫 Propose a training course and help equip #SETACMaastricht participants with the knowledge they need to advance the field.🌱

Submit your #courseproposal by 24 October.
🔗 bit.ly/3JwFXc0
August 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM