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Vicky Dominguez Almela
@vickydominguez.bsky.social
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Aquatic ecology; invasive species; modelling; stable isotopes; citizen science
Academic at the University of Southampton.
Postgrad Rep. at the BES Invasion Science SIG.
Champion at the SMMI nature-based solution SIG.
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Vicky Dominguez Almela @vickydominguez.bsky.social · Dec 11
Are you looking to #model complex systems? Our latest research presents the 'BBNet' #R package, a user-friendly tool to create and analyse Bayesian belief networks for #ecology, #conservation, environmental #policy (and beyond!).

Read more 👇 @plos.bsky.social

journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
Creating simple predictive models in ecology, conservation and environmental policy based on Bayesian belief networks
Predictive models are often complex to produce and interpret, yet can offer valuable insights for management, conservation and policy-making. Here we introduce a new modelling tool (the R package ‘BBN...
journals.plos.org
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meliorapod.bsky.social
Listen to series 5 episode 2 of the #meliorapodcast for the #SRI at #UoS. @skemp42.bsky.social was joined by @vickydominguez.bsky.social and Sien Van Der Plank, to discuss how an invasive species of seaweed is affected global coastal communities.

Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3bcb...
February 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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vdveenb.bsky.social
I am excited to announce that we are advertising a summer school in model-based multivariate analysis for ecologists. It will take place in Hjerkinn, Norway from 21-25 July.

More information can be found at bertv.folk.ntnu.no/index.html and in this 🧵.

#GLLVM
February 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
vickydominguez.bsky.social
New Publication 🚨
Our study on the invasive #lionfish predicts its alarming spread across the #Mediterranean under future climate scenarios 🌍🐟

This work highlights the urgent need for management to protect #biodiversity and local economies.

#InvasiveSpecies #ClimateChange

doi.org/10.1007/s002...
Modelling the rise of invasive lionfish in the Mediterranean - Marine Biology
The spread of the Indo-Pacific lionfish Pterois miles into the Atlantic Ocean represents a well-known example of a successful invasion. Lionfish have successfully invaded the Atlantic, aided by biolog...
doi.org
December 17, 2024 at 8:53 AM
vickydominguez.bsky.social
Great introductory talk to time lags by @jmjtravis.bsky.social
We could not properly catch up in person, but really happy to have listened to your talk earlier! 😊
#BES2024 #Ecology #Extinctions #ExtinctionDebt #TimeLags
December 12, 2024 at 3:45 PM
vickydominguez.bsky.social
Are you looking to #model complex systems? Our latest research presents the 'BBNet' #R package, a user-friendly tool to create and analyse Bayesian belief networks for #ecology, #conservation, environmental #policy (and beyond!).

Read more 👇 @plos.bsky.social

journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
Creating simple predictive models in ecology, conservation and environmental policy based on Bayesian belief networks
Predictive models are often complex to produce and interpret, yet can offer valuable insights for management, conservation and policy-making. Here we introduce a new modelling tool (the R package ‘BBN...
journals.plos.org
December 11, 2024 at 2:47 PM
vickydominguez.bsky.social
What a workshop we had yesterday at the @britishecolsoc.bsky.social #BES2024, with many interesting models built by the participants!! Squirrel behaviours, animal vaccinations, aquatic foodwebs... and more!💜

Thank you everyone and we really hope it was useful 😊
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December 11, 2024 at 7:38 AM
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As Atlantic salmon populations decline, everyone wants to ensure a sustainable future for the species. However, are we correctly identifying & managing population bottlenecks, & are the things we do for management genuinely making a positive difference 🧪 theconversation.com/atlantic-sal...
Atlantic salmon need saving, but current conservation measures could do more harm than good
There is no scientific reason to believe that salmon will benefit from the installation of large, engineered wood structures across rivers.
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December 6, 2024 at 12:10 PM
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aylwyn-scally.bsky.social
Applications open for several research positions here in Cambridge including evolutionary genetics, genomics and population genetics. www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49389/
Associate Professor / Professor of Evolutionary Genomics - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge
Associate Professor / Professor of Evolutionary Genomics in the Department of Genetics at the University of Cambridge.
www.jobs.cam.ac.uk
December 2, 2024 at 12:30 PM
vickydominguez.bsky.social
Got funded my first #research project involving #diving, yay!! More #sargassum #interdisciplinary research to come 💪 with @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social and @sotonoceanearth.bsky.social plus lovely collaborators: @rickstafford.bsky.social
@appendini.bsky.social

See you soon, #Mexico 😉
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December 7, 2024 at 9:19 AM
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Looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday @britishecolsoc.bsky.social
#BES2024 #Ecology #Modelling #Workshop #Liverpool
December 6, 2024 at 4:46 PM
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spiritofcavalia.bsky.social
Not surprising sadly, but still oof: Functional R code is rare in species distribution and abundance papers esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Functional R code is rare in species distribution and abundance papers
Analytic reproducibility is important for scientific credibility in ecology, but the extent to which scientific literature meets this criterion is not well understood. We surveyed 497 papers publishe....
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December 5, 2024 at 7:15 PM
vickydominguez.bsky.social
I should be marking, but... thought I could waste a bit of time on this 🤣🤣 #TeachingDone #MarkingStarts #ReadyForAbreak

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December 4, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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A paper from my PhD used RADsequencing and habitat modeling to show how niche conservatism and spread of an invasive fish species explained their hybridization with a native fish

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1...

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whysharksmatter.bsky.social David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · Dec 4
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Let’s fill Bluesky with SCIENCE!
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December 4, 2024 at 3:31 PM
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aerinj.bsky.social
We’re hiring — this is a great job!

JOB: Director of Conservation (Ontario), @ncccnc.bsky.social

⭐️ Flexible location in Ontario
⭐️ Senior role
⭐️ Apply by 5 Jan 2025
⭐️ www.natureconservancy.ca/en/who-we-ar...

#ConservationJobs
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November 30, 2024 at 12:23 AM
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iapetusdtp.bsky.social
PhDs being offered across the Iapetus DTP for an October 2025 start:
www.findaphd.com/phds/program...

Please broadcast details of our Diversifying Talent Scholarship scheme too:
www.findaphd.com/phds/program...

@ukri.org #BlackAFinSTEM #firstgen
November 29, 2024 at 12:00 AM
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PhD alert ⚠️ collecting and combining biodiversity, spatial and social data into socio-ecological models @unisouthampton.bsky.social

#PhD #Job #NatureBasedSolutions #Coast #Research

www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgr...
Evaluating the Nature-based solutions for Coastal Resilience and Effectiveness (ENCORE)
Discover more about our research project: Evaluating the Nature-based solutions for Coastal Resilience and Effectiveness (ENCORE) at the University of Southampton.
www.southampton.ac.uk
November 28, 2024 at 3:33 PM
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So emotional to see our #school partner in Poole showcasing on their walls our co-developed #CitizenScience #Research project on sea lettuce blooms 💜

#PublicEngagement @unisouthampton.bsky.social
November 27, 2024 at 7:56 PM
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cascade-hei.bsky.social
We're now on Bluesky! Help us develop a community on this platform by following and sharing with your networks🌊🌍
#biodiversity #KMGBF #CASCADE
November 26, 2024 at 2:52 PM
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Two manuscripts' decisions back from journals last couple of days: (1) minor correction and (2) acceptance 🥳 Will bombarding you with them soon over here 😬 #HappyDays #Research #Modelling
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November 25, 2024 at 3:14 PM
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maitner.bsky.social
I'm looking for Masters students to join my lab in Fall 2025! Work could focus on either field-based studies of plant community ecology and trait-based ecology and/or computational work (on any taxa with data) focusing on questions in community ecology or macroecology.
November 18, 2024 at 3:36 PM
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Invasive alien species are a threat to #nature, nature’s contributions to people, and good quality of life.

Read the @ipbes.bsky.social #InvasiveAlienSpecies Report at: www.ipbes.net/ias
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An infographic detailing facts about the impacts of invasive alien species from the IPBES Invasive Alien Species Report. The infographic also depicts images of various different invasive alien species such as the grey squirrel, alexandrine parakeet and red fox.
November 18, 2024 at 11:10 AM
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Removing institutional barriers to long-term fieldwork is critical for advancing ecology: Trends in Ecology & Evolution. 2024 www.cell.com/trends/ecolo...
Removing institutional barriers to long-term fieldwork is critical for advancing ecology
Long-term fieldwork is essential for ecology and conservation, but is hindered by institutional barriers, such as the publish-or-perish culture of academia, and funding limitations. Here, we discuss t...
www.cell.com
November 18, 2024 at 12:16 AM
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whittledaway.bsky.social
What an inspiring rewilding success story. It took only two months for salmon to reach ancestral spawning grounds that had been cut off for more than a century!

www.latimes.com/environment/...
'A beautiful thing': Klamath River salmon are spotted far upstream in Oregon after dam removal
The removal of dams on the Klamath River has enabled salmon to swim far upstream to spawn. Wildlife officials have found salmon upstream in Oregon.
www.latimes.com
November 17, 2024 at 12:22 PM
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miguelbaraujo.bsky.social
Post doc in conservation science and ecological networks www.maraujolab.eu/2024/10/25/p...
Postdoc in Conservation Science and Ecological Networks
Position Overview: We are looking for a highly motivated and qualified Postdoctoral Researcher to join our dynamic team in the field of conservation science and ecological networks. The successful ca...
www.maraujolab.eu
November 16, 2024 at 9:45 AM
vickydominguez.bsky.social
Very proud to see our SarTECH project showing on the report as spotlight for the #SDG13 Climate Action! The project does touch on many other SDGs, so have a look if you want to see more, and also check out the amazing work going on at the @unisouthampton.bsky.social

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University of Southampton Sustainable Development Goals Report 2023
The University of Southampton's Sustainability and Resilience Institute have compiled this report to showcase the University's incredible contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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November 14, 2024 at 4:11 PM