Dr. Daniel M Moore
@danielmmoore.bsky.social
Marine Biologist and Ocean Explorer. Lecturer in Marine Biology at University of Exeter. Studies cetaceans and deep-sea sharks. FRGS. He/Him
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Hello #Bluesky! I'm a marine biologist and Lecturer @uniofexeter.bsky.social . My research looks at #ecology and #evolution of deep-sea #shark species (mainly Apristurus spp.) and bottlenose #dolphin and humpback #whale populations. Interested in all things marine? Please say hello and connect 🙂
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University of Exeter researchers gave scientific advice for Ocean – the new film and book by Sir David Attenborough
Read more here 👇 @exeter.ac.uk @exetermarine.bsky.social @uniexecec.bsky.social
Read more here 👇 @exeter.ac.uk @exetermarine.bsky.social @uniexecec.bsky.social
Exeter experts advised on ‘Ocean’ by Sir David Attenborough
University of Exeter researchers gave scientific advice for Ocean – the new film and book by Sir David Attenborough. The film is in cinemas from Thursday (May 8), the same day as the book –
news.exeter.ac.uk
May 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM
University of Exeter researchers gave scientific advice for Ocean – the new film and book by Sir David Attenborough
Read more here 👇 @exeter.ac.uk @exetermarine.bsky.social @uniexecec.bsky.social
Read more here 👇 @exeter.ac.uk @exetermarine.bsky.social @uniexecec.bsky.social
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Ocean with David Attenborough hits cinemas from May 8th! 🌊
The film takes us on a journey of discovery through our oceans as you’ve never seen them before.
Here's a sneak peek. 👀
#OceanFilm
The film takes us on a journey of discovery through our oceans as you’ve never seen them before.
Here's a sneak peek. 👀
#OceanFilm
May 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Ocean with David Attenborough hits cinemas from May 8th! 🌊
The film takes us on a journey of discovery through our oceans as you’ve never seen them before.
Here's a sneak peek. 👀
#OceanFilm
The film takes us on a journey of discovery through our oceans as you’ve never seen them before.
Here's a sneak peek. 👀
#OceanFilm
Pleased to represent @exeter.ac.uk whilst commenting on the potential environmental impacts of the tragic North Sea ship collision on BBC Breakfast this morning.
@uniexecec.bsky.social @exetermarine.bsky.social #ExeterMarine
@uniexecec.bsky.social @exetermarine.bsky.social #ExeterMarine
March 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Pleased to represent @exeter.ac.uk whilst commenting on the potential environmental impacts of the tragic North Sea ship collision on BBC Breakfast this morning.
@uniexecec.bsky.social @exetermarine.bsky.social #ExeterMarine
@uniexecec.bsky.social @exetermarine.bsky.social #ExeterMarine
I am deeply concerned to hear of the #NorthSea collision between an oil tanker and a cargo vessel. My first thoughts are with the vessels crews and their families but as a marine biologist from #Lincolnshire I am also very worried about the impact on vulnerable marine species.
March 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I am deeply concerned to hear of the #NorthSea collision between an oil tanker and a cargo vessel. My first thoughts are with the vessels crews and their families but as a marine biologist from #Lincolnshire I am also very worried about the impact on vulnerable marine species.
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It’s #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience! Let’s celebrate these 22 trailblazing scientists from our #ChampionsCommunity who are driving meaningful change for the planet. Read 🪸🌿👇👩🔬🦠
lewispughfoundation.org/women-shapin...
lewispughfoundation.org/women-shapin...
Women Shaping Science - Lewis Pugh Foundation
February 11th marked the International Day of Women and Girls in Science – a day to celebrate and support gender equality in science, first adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015.
Our...
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February 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
It’s #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience! Let’s celebrate these 22 trailblazing scientists from our #ChampionsCommunity who are driving meaningful change for the planet. Read 🪸🌿👇👩🔬🦠
lewispughfoundation.org/women-shapin...
lewispughfoundation.org/women-shapin...
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Happy #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience! 🌊 At the MBA, we’re proud of our diverse team of female scientists whose groundbreaking research is shaping the future of our ocean.
Dive into our latest update to explore the journeys & career advice of our female Research Fellows ➡️ buff.ly/3WYFjYK
Dive into our latest update to explore the journeys & career advice of our female Research Fellows ➡️ buff.ly/3WYFjYK
February 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Happy #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience! 🌊 At the MBA, we’re proud of our diverse team of female scientists whose groundbreaking research is shaping the future of our ocean.
Dive into our latest update to explore the journeys & career advice of our female Research Fellows ➡️ buff.ly/3WYFjYK
Dive into our latest update to explore the journeys & career advice of our female Research Fellows ➡️ buff.ly/3WYFjYK
I have some of the most awesome colleagues! Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 👩🏼🔬🐋 #ExeterMarine
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
We are so proud to have many incredible women working across disciplines as part of Exeter Marine. 🩵
🦑🦤🌎🌐🧪🤿🌊
#WomeninSTEM #PhDSky #AcademicSky
We are so proud to have many incredible women working across disciplines as part of Exeter Marine. 🩵
🦑🦤🌎🌐🧪🤿🌊
#WomeninSTEM #PhDSky #AcademicSky
February 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I have some of the most awesome colleagues! Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 👩🏼🔬🐋 #ExeterMarine
I'm pleased to see some of my research, in collaboration with @emilygcunningham.bsky.social , Gemma Halstead and Kate O'Neil featured in this great piece in the Telegraph by @joeshute.bsky.social
www.telegraph.co.uk/environment/...
#ExeterMarine @exetermarine.bsky.social
www.telegraph.co.uk/environment/...
#ExeterMarine @exetermarine.bsky.social
Why humpback whales are flocking to the UK
Sightings of humpback whales cruising the British coast are rising – and causing debate amongst conservationists researching the cause
www.telegraph.co.uk
February 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I'm pleased to see some of my research, in collaboration with @emilygcunningham.bsky.social , Gemma Halstead and Kate O'Neil featured in this great piece in the Telegraph by @joeshute.bsky.social
www.telegraph.co.uk/environment/...
#ExeterMarine @exetermarine.bsky.social
www.telegraph.co.uk/environment/...
#ExeterMarine @exetermarine.bsky.social
A fantastic few days on the water with my marine biology students @exetermarine.bsky.social thanks to Cornwall IFCA.
I'm so grateful to have such a great class of students, all so passionate about our ocean.
#exetermarine #marinebiology @uniexecec.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk
I'm so grateful to have such a great class of students, all so passionate about our ocean.
#exetermarine #marinebiology @uniexecec.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk
January 31, 2025 at 6:17 PM
A fantastic few days on the water with my marine biology students @exetermarine.bsky.social thanks to Cornwall IFCA.
I'm so grateful to have such a great class of students, all so passionate about our ocean.
#exetermarine #marinebiology @uniexecec.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk
I'm so grateful to have such a great class of students, all so passionate about our ocean.
#exetermarine #marinebiology @uniexecec.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk
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How Scuba Divers Are Helping to Save the Critically Endangered Angel Shark | Scuba Diving https://buff.ly/45GXLYf This group just celebrated ten years! 🦈🦑🌎🧪
How Scuba Divers Are Helping to Save the Critically Endangered Angel Shark
<p>What organizations do divers need to know about? Dr. David Shiffman features the Angel Shark Project. The Angel Shark Project and Angel Shark Conservation Network use data from scuba divers to understand...
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January 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
How Scuba Divers Are Helping to Save the Critically Endangered Angel Shark | Scuba Diving https://buff.ly/45GXLYf This group just celebrated ten years! 🦈🦑🌎🧪
I'm so proud of @emilygcunningham.bsky.social on being awarded an MBE for services to Marine Conservation.
I'm really looking forward to co-supervising student projects with Emily, an Hon. Research Fellow @exetermarine.bsky.social, in 2025.
#ExeterMarine #MBE #NewYear @uniexecec.bsky.social
I'm really looking forward to co-supervising student projects with Emily, an Hon. Research Fellow @exetermarine.bsky.social, in 2025.
#ExeterMarine #MBE #NewYear @uniexecec.bsky.social
I’m honoured (!) to have been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours List 🎖️
“For services to Marine Conservation and Coastal Communities” 🌊
Marine conservation has been my life, passion and mission for over 20 years and to be recognised in this way means the world! 🥰
“For services to Marine Conservation and Coastal Communities” 🌊
Marine conservation has been my life, passion and mission for over 20 years and to be recognised in this way means the world! 🥰
January 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I'm so proud of @emilygcunningham.bsky.social on being awarded an MBE for services to Marine Conservation.
I'm really looking forward to co-supervising student projects with Emily, an Hon. Research Fellow @exetermarine.bsky.social, in 2025.
#ExeterMarine #MBE #NewYear @uniexecec.bsky.social
I'm really looking forward to co-supervising student projects with Emily, an Hon. Research Fellow @exetermarine.bsky.social, in 2025.
#ExeterMarine #MBE #NewYear @uniexecec.bsky.social
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I’m honoured (!) to have been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours List 🎖️
“For services to Marine Conservation and Coastal Communities” 🌊
Marine conservation has been my life, passion and mission for over 20 years and to be recognised in this way means the world! 🥰
“For services to Marine Conservation and Coastal Communities” 🌊
Marine conservation has been my life, passion and mission for over 20 years and to be recognised in this way means the world! 🥰
January 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I’m honoured (!) to have been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours List 🎖️
“For services to Marine Conservation and Coastal Communities” 🌊
Marine conservation has been my life, passion and mission for over 20 years and to be recognised in this way means the world! 🥰
“For services to Marine Conservation and Coastal Communities” 🌊
Marine conservation has been my life, passion and mission for over 20 years and to be recognised in this way means the world! 🥰
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Beautiful paper about the global danger of ship strikes for large #whales and the value of slowing down shipping. @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social focussed on more local #SalishSea dangers for whales and shipping. kudos anna nisi, @trevorabranch.bsky.social, team.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Ship collision risk threatens whales across the world’s oceans
After the near-complete cessation of commercial whaling, ship collisions have emerged as a primary threat to large whales, but knowledge of collision risk is lacking across most of the world’s oceans....
www.science.org
December 7, 2024 at 2:58 AM
Beautiful paper about the global danger of ship strikes for large #whales and the value of slowing down shipping. @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social focussed on more local #SalishSea dangers for whales and shipping. kudos anna nisi, @trevorabranch.bsky.social, team.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
A wonderful start to #Christmas morning, watching #dolphins in Falmouth Bay with @emilygcunningham.bsky.social
#ExeterMarine #Xmas #Wildlife #Cornwall
#ExeterMarine #Xmas #Wildlife #Cornwall
December 25, 2024 at 10:28 AM
A wonderful start to #Christmas morning, watching #dolphins in Falmouth Bay with @emilygcunningham.bsky.social
#ExeterMarine #Xmas #Wildlife #Cornwall
#ExeterMarine #Xmas #Wildlife #Cornwall
What does a #Christmas tree look like in a marine biologist household? Full of sea creatures of course!
With @emilygcunningham.bsky.social
#ExeterMarine #Fish #Dolphin #Manatee #Penguin #Crab #Seal
With @emilygcunningham.bsky.social
#ExeterMarine #Fish #Dolphin #Manatee #Penguin #Crab #Seal
December 16, 2024 at 9:08 PM
What does a #Christmas tree look like in a marine biologist household? Full of sea creatures of course!
With @emilygcunningham.bsky.social
#ExeterMarine #Fish #Dolphin #Manatee #Penguin #Crab #Seal
With @emilygcunningham.bsky.social
#ExeterMarine #Fish #Dolphin #Manatee #Penguin #Crab #Seal
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Sharks eating dinosaurs! At the charming National Museum in Prague.
Totally morbid paleoart. But based on one of the few Czech dinosaur fossils, an ornithopod bone crisscrossed with the razor blade bites of sharks.
Totally morbid paleoart. But based on one of the few Czech dinosaur fossils, an ornithopod bone crisscrossed with the razor blade bites of sharks.
December 15, 2024 at 9:55 AM
Sharks eating dinosaurs! At the charming National Museum in Prague.
Totally morbid paleoart. But based on one of the few Czech dinosaur fossils, an ornithopod bone crisscrossed with the razor blade bites of sharks.
Totally morbid paleoart. But based on one of the few Czech dinosaur fossils, an ornithopod bone crisscrossed with the razor blade bites of sharks.
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A wonderful bioblitz with The Rock Pool Project this morning in Falmouth with @danielmmoore.bsky.social
Here are some of my favourite finds and your regular reminder that UK seas are AMAZING 😁🌊
Here are some of my favourite finds and your regular reminder that UK seas are AMAZING 😁🌊
December 14, 2024 at 3:54 PM
A wonderful bioblitz with The Rock Pool Project this morning in Falmouth with @danielmmoore.bsky.social
Here are some of my favourite finds and your regular reminder that UK seas are AMAZING 😁🌊
Here are some of my favourite finds and your regular reminder that UK seas are AMAZING 😁🌊
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Nice write up including our recent bluefin #tuna #otolith metabolic rate and climate work on the BBC (thanks Isabelle Gerretson) www.bbc.com/future/artic...
LInk to paper: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
🦑 @sotonoceanearth.bsky.social
LInk to paper: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
🦑 @sotonoceanearth.bsky.social
Saving bluefin tuna: The sushi delicacy threatened by climate change
Once pushed to the brink of extinction by overfishing, bluefin tuna has experienced a spectacular rebound in recent years. But can it survive the onslaught of climate change?
www.bbc.com
December 12, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Nice write up including our recent bluefin #tuna #otolith metabolic rate and climate work on the BBC (thanks Isabelle Gerretson) www.bbc.com/future/artic...
LInk to paper: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
🦑 @sotonoceanearth.bsky.social
LInk to paper: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
🦑 @sotonoceanearth.bsky.social
Dusky dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obscurus) can make significant energy savings by bow-riding according to a new study.
Read the paper here:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Video shows dolphins I filmed bow-riding the RV Tangaroa earlier this year.
#dolphins #marinescience #NewZealand #ExeterMarine
Read the paper here:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Video shows dolphins I filmed bow-riding the RV Tangaroa earlier this year.
#dolphins #marinescience #NewZealand #ExeterMarine
December 12, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Dusky dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obscurus) can make significant energy savings by bow-riding according to a new study.
Read the paper here:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Video shows dolphins I filmed bow-riding the RV Tangaroa earlier this year.
#dolphins #marinescience #NewZealand #ExeterMarine
Read the paper here:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Video shows dolphins I filmed bow-riding the RV Tangaroa earlier this year.
#dolphins #marinescience #NewZealand #ExeterMarine
Could this be the longest recorded Humpback #Whale migration ever recorded? A male whale has been resighted off #Tanzania in 2019 after first being seen off #Colombia in 2013. Read the study here: royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...
#Cetaceans #ClimateChange #Ocean
#Cetaceans #ClimateChange #Ocean
December 11, 2024 at 9:29 AM
Could this be the longest recorded Humpback #Whale migration ever recorded? A male whale has been resighted off #Tanzania in 2019 after first being seen off #Colombia in 2013. Read the study here: royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...
#Cetaceans #ClimateChange #Ocean
#Cetaceans #ClimateChange #Ocean
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Three new tagged pups were released early last week. Happy to report that they are doing fine after the storm ⛈️💨🌊
December 9, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Three new tagged pups were released early last week. Happy to report that they are doing fine after the storm ⛈️💨🌊
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A thread with some really beautiful examples of why midwater is my favorite place to explore. From #SchmidtOcean dive 556 during their #VentUnderworld expedition. The midwater above vent sites have never failed to have amazing animals like this stunning Vitreledonella (glass octopus)! #MarineLife
December 7, 2024 at 1:04 AM
A thread with some really beautiful examples of why midwater is my favorite place to explore. From #SchmidtOcean dive 556 during their #VentUnderworld expedition. The midwater above vent sites have never failed to have amazing animals like this stunning Vitreledonella (glass octopus)! #MarineLife
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New #GlobalSharkTrends study published in @science.org reveals #overfishing has more than halved shark & ray populations over the past 50-years causing widespread erosion of ecological function and exceptionally high extinction risk
👉Full article bit.ly/GlobalSharkTrends
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👉Full article bit.ly/GlobalSharkTrends
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December 5, 2024 at 10:05 PM
New #GlobalSharkTrends study published in @science.org reveals #overfishing has more than halved shark & ray populations over the past 50-years causing widespread erosion of ecological function and exceptionally high extinction risk
👉Full article bit.ly/GlobalSharkTrends
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👉Full article bit.ly/GlobalSharkTrends
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As we hide from #StormDarragh safely in our homes, spare a thought for our marine wildlife.
Studies have shown that seabird survival is negatively correlated with #storm frequency and duration.
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Studies have shown that seabird survival is negatively correlated with #storm frequency and duration.
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Long‐term multi‐species demographic studies reveal divergent negative impacts of winter storms on seabird survival
We combine multidecadal mark-recapture data with storm and environmental data from wintering areas derived by tracking to compare storm impacts on survival of three seabird species frequently associa...
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
December 7, 2024 at 2:50 PM
As we hide from #StormDarragh safely in our homes, spare a thought for our marine wildlife.
Studies have shown that seabird survival is negatively correlated with #storm frequency and duration.
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Studies have shown that seabird survival is negatively correlated with #storm frequency and duration.
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....