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Zsófia Horváth
@zsofiahorvath.bsky.social
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Aquatic ecologist. Metacommunities, connectivity, biodiversity, ponds, urbanisation, citizen science. https://scholar.google.hu/citations?user=gY7r-D0AAAAJ&hl=hu & https://metacomlab.com/
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branslab.bsky.social
📢for abstracts! Join us on the joint ASLO-SIL26 Confluence: Science, People, Knowledge Meeting / @majailiczg.bsky.social, @zsofiahorvath.bsky.social and I organize session 78 "Urban waters under pressure: socio-ecological feedback and anthropogenic stressors in city ponds, streams, and estuaries"
October 24, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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majailiczg.bsky.social
SS082 Mesocosm-based approaches for tackling grand challenges in aquatic ecosystems

With @aquacosm-ecr.bsky.social members Cihelio Alves Amorim, Anna Schmidt, Gabriela Ágreda-López and Gülce Yalcin
October 20, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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majailiczg.bsky.social Maja Ilić @majailiczg.bsky.social · 22d
SS078 Urban waters under pressure: socio-ecological feedback and anthropogenic stressors in city ponds, streams, and estuaries

With Kristien I. Brans and Zsófia Horváth @zsofiahorvath.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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majailiczg.bsky.social
Abstract submission for ASLO-SIL 2026 in Montreal is open!

Together with several colleagues, I will be co-hosting three sessions. For more information, please see below (each session mentioned in the comments).

Session list (with session descriptions):
www.aslo.org/aslo-sil-202...
October 20, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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epcn.bsky.social
(Mountain) Pond lovers, we are looking for you! Within the EPCN, we are organising a new working group on mountain ponds 💙🏔️ If you are interested to join or listen to the presentations, join our kick-off meeting on 29th of October!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
EPCN Mountain Ponds Working Group
We are planning to bring a new mountain ponds working group to life within the network of the EPCN (European Pond Conservation Network). For this purpose, we call a meeting for all people that are int...
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October 6, 2025 at 9:04 AM
zsofiahorvath.bsky.social
Looking for openly available:
- before-after data in space
- with a restoration measure inbetween (e.g. dam/invasive spec. removal, urban green space creation...)
- min. 10 sites (quadrats / random places along a stream / ponds...)
- species data, env. data of some sort, GPS coordinates
September 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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whysharksmatter.bsky.social
ICYMI: I am offering a free online 2-hour crash course in how to write and publish a scientific paper, perfect for students and early career researchers about to write their first paper.

The world of scientific writing and publishing can be confusing, but I'm here to help!

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I’m offering a free online crash course in scientific writing and publishing. Here’s how to join!
The world of scientific writing and pubilshing is complex and confusing, and it can be hard for early career scientists to master. But don’t worry! I am an experienced and award-winning scien…
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August 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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oikosjournal.bsky.social
🥳 Meet Dr. Zsófia Horv¡th <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:42g5hzqo3fvlvpqxbqedl3os" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@zsofiahorvath.bsky.social , our new subject editor from Budapest, Hungary Get to know her and her research by reading her interview here: vist.ly/44s89
Welcome Zsófia Horváth - New SE | Oikos Journal
Welcome Zsófia Horváth - New SE | Oikos Journal
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August 27, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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epcn.bsky.social
If you would like to join our mailing list, please also drop us a message and your contact info and we'll make sure to add you, so you receive future EPCN news! 💙
March 25, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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cunilleramontcusi.bsky.social
Last week we had the pleasure to welcome @matias-arim.bsky.social #DamianoBaldan and #ZacharyHajian-Forooshani in #Budapest as part of the #MetaHeroes #EndGame workshop! Many nourishing discussions but the best was the burst in energy that it generated!
The #EndGame definitely became a #Beginning
June 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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mariafreshwater.bsky.social
it was great to meet all the pond friends!!
@carlaulmusminor.bsky.social @stephi-gascon.bsky.social @zsofiahorvath.bsky.social, Marga Florencio and many more!
June 3, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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wslresearch.bsky.social
🐜🥼#PostDoc Alert! PhD in #natural #sciences, experience with #arthropod #fieldwork and #lab as well as a good #publication record?📚Knowledge of #ecological processes, #insect #taxonomy & R? Our #Forest #Entomology group is offering a two-year PostDoc position. apply.refline.ch/273855/1720/...
The Forest Health and Biotic Interactions Research Unit investigates the influence of biotic and abiotic interactions on ecological processes and develops scientific principles for the protection of biodiversity. Our project Spotlight funded by the SNF (Swiss National Science Foundation), will enable a two-year position n the Forest Entomology group, starting in December 2025 or upon agreement as a PostDoc on impacts of light pollution on arthropod herbivory and behavior 80-100% (f/m/d) Artificial light at night has been identified as a primary driver of environmental change in the 21st century with key consequences for the environment. You will assess the impact of different LED lighting treatments on arthropod herbivory and herbivore predation in field experiments (forest, agricultural land). You will also conduct several lab experiments and evaluate arthropod behavioral responses to different lighting treatments. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team and your scientific findings will make an important contribution to improving sustainable outdoor lighting. You have a PhD degree in, ecology, environmental / natural sciences or in a related field. You are a dedicated scientist and motivated to conduct research on ecological processes as a function of different light pollution aspects and LED luminaire treatments. You have experience in managing and conducting field work and laboratory experiments with arthropods. You have good knowledge on ecological patterns and processes as well as basic knowledge on insect taxonomy. You are highly motivated to analyze ecological data statistically and have experience with R. You are scientifically creative and interested in interdisciplinary research with project partners from different fields. You have a good publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals. You are well organized and work efficiently. Fluency in English (oral and writing) are required as well as a Swiss or European driver’s license (Cat B).
March 25, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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thackers.bsky.social
Calling all aquatic ecologists 📣!

This is the event for you! Come along to London in September to join our special microbe themed annual conference. Tickets are on sale now!

@bes-aquaticgroup.bsky.social
@bes-microbialgroup.bsky.social
@britishecologicalsociety.org
bes-aquaticgroup.bsky.social BES-aquaticgroup @bes-aquaticgroup.bsky.social · Mar 19
Have you registered yet for our #BESAG2025 Annual meeting in London? this year we are joining forces with the @bes-microbialgroup.bsky.social to give you a great #aquatic conference! #freshwater #marine #aquatic 🧪🌏🐋🦐🦪🐠💧🌊Registration link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/besag2025-...
March 23, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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whysharksmatter.bsky.social
Here's part two of my series with @brettfavaro.bsky.social on tips for speaking to journalists as a scientist, this week focusing on things every scientist should know about how interviews work (and do not work). Please read and share!

www.southernfriedscience.com/advice-for-t... 🧪#SciComm
Advice for talking to the media as a conservation scientist: Part 2, mechanics of the interview
By  David Shiffman and Brett Favaro. Many environmental scientists understand that there is value in communicating about their work through the media, as publicity can help raise public awareness o…
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March 19, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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krystofchytry.bsky.social
Hi there, my student is making a survey about the use of R packages in Ecology, could you please spend two mins on filling it 🥹 Very appreciated! And if you could spread it further (RT), that would be just awesome. ❤️

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Exploring R Package Usage in Academia
I am running a quick survey to find out which R packages academics use the most in their research and teaching. The goal is to see which tools are essential, spot any gaps, and maybe even discover som...
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March 14, 2025 at 10:15 AM
zsofiahorvath.bsky.social
EPCN - the European Pond Conservation Network just arrived to Bluesky!
@epcn.bsky.social
You can now also find them along with several pond researchers in the Pond Ecology starter pack!
go.bsky.app/4xGTu74
Let me know if I missed you and you would like to be included in it! 🐸🐟🐚🦠🪷
March 12, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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freshwaterau.bsky.social
Are you interested in field work and data science? We're looking for a PhD student interested in data-driven analysis of non-linearity in lake ecosystems to begin September 2025.
Please share far and wide, and contact Robert for any questions!

Here's the official description: lnkd.in/dzTwudQz
January 30, 2025 at 10:09 AM
zsofiahorvath.bsky.social
3-5 Sept 2025: 5th International Conference on Community Ecology is coming to Budapest, Hungary!
www.akcongress.com/comec/
5th International Conference on Community Ecology / ComEc5
www.akcongress.com
February 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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drandygreen.bsky.social
Waterbirds have fascinating ecological interactions with brine shrimps, fairy shrimps and other large branchiopods, nicely documented in this new review @zsofiahorvath.bsky.social @aillimnologia.bsky.social @sil-limnology.bsky.social @freshwaterscience.bsky.social link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Support for trophic links between different families of waterbirds and four groups of large branchiopods. a Trophic relationships between waterbird families and large branchiopod groups in literature. The thickness of the connecting line is proportional to the number of studies supporting evidence for a trophic link. Both large branchiopod and waterbird diversity (n = number of species) are denoted below their corresponding group icon. For all families depicted, direct evidence of branchiopod consumption was found with the exception of spoonbills (Threskiornithidae), for which only indirect (prey availability) evidence was found (transparent). b Quantitative measures of large branchiopod consumption by waterbirds from gastrointestinal studies. Percentages of bird samples containing the large branchiopod group (occurrence) and percentages of volume of gastrointestinal bird samples aggregate that consist of large branchiopods (volume) are depicted where available (tr < 1%, traces). Percentages were weighted according to the number of samples (n) across the number of studies (N) and weighted standard errors are depicted as error bars where applicable.
February 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
zsofiahorvath.bsky.social
On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science:
I am proud & grateful to work with all these smart, dedicated, inspired and enthusiastic women in my lab!
@schneiderbea.bsky.social @hhuong152.bsky.social @zsuzsimrton.bsky.social @bartabarbara.bsky.social
& others not on Bsky
February 11, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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1000womeninstem.bsky.social
Happy International Women & Girls in Science Day 2025

#WomenInScience #womeninSTEM #IDWGS
February 11, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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pennyjohnes.bsky.social
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher (PDRA) in Freshwater Ecosystem Ecology researching the role of organic matter as a nutrient resource in freshwater ecosystems. A 4.5 year role with great training opportunites in isotope ecology and mesocosm experimental science www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLU610/p...
Instream isotope dosing experiments using replicated mesocosms. Collecting gaseous samples from stream mesocosm chambers. Acclimated stream bryophytes (Fontinalis antipyretica) ready for deployment in stream mesocosm chambers. Freshwater ecology team. Come and join us!
February 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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samuelmacaulay.bsky.social
2/Mesocosms have mostly been used to quantify impacts of environmental threats, but there's largely untapped potential in using them to test solutions!

We explore the opportunities that mesocosms offer in providing controlled, realistic and replicable environments for investigating novel solutions.
Conceptual diagram representing an empirical domain space for ecological research constrained by scales of realism, replication and control. The relative placement of different approaches to empirical research represented by the cubes within the three-dimensional space illustrates the advantages and disadvantages of each approach, with the advantages of micro/mesocosm-based approaches in balancing and extending these three dimensions (scales) illustrated by the positioning of these cubes towards the upper corner nearest the viewpoint. Specific study designs and experimental systems using the approaches pictured will vary considerably and influence the positioning of any one study within this space. The approach taken and experimental design used to address a particular research question will be informed by the ecological and biological variables of interest, factors manipulated, responses measured and desired application of the findings. The positioning of the cubes here is intended to illustrate the general tradeoffs within these key three scales relative to other approaches.
February 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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samuelmacaulay.bsky.social
How can mesocosms help tackle grand ecological challenges in aquatic ecosystems? 🌊🌍

Check out our open-access Oikos Forum article, out today: 🔗 doi.org/10.1111/oik....

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Addressing grand ecological challenges in aquatic ecosystems: how can mesocosms be used to advance solutions?
Rapid and drastic anthropogenic impacts are affecting global biogeochemical processes and driving biodiversity loss across Earth's ecosystems. In aquatic ecosystems, species distributions are shiftin...
doi.org
February 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM