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Mark
@shotgunkelp.bsky.social
MS Alumnus from the Three Seas program at Northeastern University. Crab enthusiast.
#scicomm and #advocacy. Opinions are mine. Ask me about BIMS (Black in Marine Science) 🦀🏳️‍🌈
Come watch UpWell live! You might see my face!

www.youtube.com/live/J7bvh56...
Upwell 2025: A Wave of Ocean Justice
YouTube video by Green 2.0
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June 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Just a heads up to my shark scientists that NOAA is starting a review of the conservation status of 6 elasmobranch species (listed in the register notice). The public comment period ends JUNE 16.

Submit comments here:

www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...

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Endangered and Threatened Species; Initiation of 5-Year Reviews for Six Foreign Elasmobranch Species
NMFS announces the initiation of 5-year reviews of six foreign elasmobranch species: Argentine angelshark (Squatina argentina), spiny angelshark (S. guggenheim), narrownose smoothhound shark (Mustelus...
www.federalregister.gov
May 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Reposted by Mark
Welcome to BlueSky @micromal.bsky.social and @treevaughn.bsky.social

World - look out for these guys - someday they will graduate and spread their science genius and joy worldwide.

No pressure guys, but I have expectations. 😉
April 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Come watch me talk about the ocean from 11:00 am to Noon (ET) tomorrow!

www.youtube.com/live/WBEp3Jc...
BIMS Currents of Change
We are excited to invite you to participate in a groundbreaking event—the BIMS Currents of Change—on Earth Day, April 22-23, 2025. This 24-hour live stream will feature powerful Black voices speaking ...
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April 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I have traded my net and waders for a suit and tie. Last week, I went to Capital Hill to advocate for the Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Act.

It's rough out here.
March 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I almost forgot to share my dog's Halloween Costume: 🦀
January 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Liberty the bald eagle from the South Carolina Aquarium is still looking good ten years later.

Iconic
January 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Dr. Dawn Wright at #BlackInMarineScienceWeek

She's so cool y'all
December 2, 2024 at 6:36 PM
It's Friday.

Time to🦀scamper🦀
November 22, 2024 at 5:20 PM
🦀 Behold 🦀
November 21, 2024 at 4:02 PM
New LinkedIn fit?
November 12, 2024 at 8:45 PM
I don't have the art skills like @franzanth.bsky.social or the brain skills of @jopabinia.bsky.social but i sometimes happen upon things that make my lips curl upwards slightly so
November 12, 2024 at 4:23 AM
My name is Mark. And I love crabs 🦀.

Thank you.
November 12, 2024 at 3:08 AM
November 8, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Oh it's nudibranch day.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KQw...
slug party!!
YouTube video by Chill Syl Bill
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October 29, 2024 at 7:20 PM
My friend made me this🥺
October 29, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Just finished the most recent Dungeon Crawler Carl book...

There uh.... are crabs in it I guess.....
October 22, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Black In Marine Science is doing an all-day livestream for Black Philanthropy Day!

Come ask questions and learn more about BIMS!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_tW...
BIMS Black Philanthropy Day
YouTube video by Black in Marine Science
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August 28, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Start my new job today lets gooo!!
August 13, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Today's my birthday!

Celebrate the only positive thing in my life right now (Unemployment sucks 😭) : givebutter.com/BIMSRidetheW...
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July 22, 2024 at 3:47 PM
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I’ve taken my frog crab (Ranina ranina) linocut & made a repeat pattern. Find it in the minouette Spoonflower shop, so you can get frog crab fabric, wallpaper & more. Plus vote for in today’s challenge: Crustacean Core!

Vote frog crab 🦀 🧪🐡 #InsertAnInvert2024

www.spoonflower.com/profiles/min...
May 6, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Late night crab party for #InverteFest

www.twitch.tv/Negaprion?sr=a
Negaprion - Twitch
Crab time
www.twitch.tv
May 1, 2024 at 2:19 AM
Alright, I caved and bought Another Crabs Treasure. Watch my play if you are bored: #InverteFest

www.twitch.tv/Negaprion?sr=a
Negaprion - Twitch
Fish time
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April 28, 2024 at 10:16 PM
Another cute video this time about Mole beetles for #InverteFest. UK BeetleMania is the creator and he's got some absolute bops.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=729O...
Mole Beetle
or Hypocephalus armatusThe females do not ever leave the ground, and the males only leave once a year to find a mate. Their emergence is timed with rainfall ...
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April 27, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Here's an old YouTube video about nudibranchs (And a flatworm?) for #InverteFest . I hope the creator knows how much I love them.

youtu.be/3KQw3QfK55Y?...
slug party!!
it's a slug party and you're invited! the event will be held on the slugteenth of slugtober, at slug o' clock sharp just don't forget to rsvp: (respect slugs very politely) hope to see you there! music: Kine the Fish - Kirby's Dream Land 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhG7a0hT1rk clips: Mesmerising Rare Sea Snail https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By3AFs-eS7g Science Today: Nudibranchs | California Academy of Sciences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJE-LPcwtP8 Sea bunny 雲見ダイビング ゴマフビロードウミウシ 2014/03/28 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7n0t0iD6ae8 Slimy Sea Slug | Scuba Sam's World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy1aVeYv5Ys This Adorable Sea Slug is a Sneaky Little Thief | Deep Look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLVfWKxtfow https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1036017/Battle-Britains-butterflies-lost-warns-Sir-David-Attenborough.html https://giphy.com/gifs/cute-YvejqwWZu6DMQ https://gfycat.com/thatcontentatlanticridleyturtle https://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/television/david-attenborough-shares-his-natural-curiosity-for-animal-world/news-story/32453f3ba297e9b4e5431e8bda51ea35?nk=b1d98a57f2c360c102f908138f164624-1559695065
youtu.be
April 26, 2024 at 3:23 PM