Dan Barrios-O'Neill
@danoneill.bsky.social
Head of Marine Conservation @ Cornwall Wildlife Trust | Honorary Senior Lecturer @ University of Exeter | Climber (over on Instagram)
This is a significant step forward—I'm looking forward to seeing what this can do with our inshore UK fleet.
🔁 Then vs. Now: A sharper view of our ocean
In 2024, we exposed dark fleets with Sentinel-1. Now, Sentinel-2 takes us further:
📈 3x more vessels
🌍 30% more coverage
🔍 10m resolution = smaller boats seen
🧠 AI estimates speed, size + direction
🔬 Dive in: globalfishingwatch.org/article/expa...
In 2024, we exposed dark fleets with Sentinel-1. Now, Sentinel-2 takes us further:
📈 3x more vessels
🌍 30% more coverage
🔍 10m resolution = smaller boats seen
🧠 AI estimates speed, size + direction
🔬 Dive in: globalfishingwatch.org/article/expa...
July 16, 2025 at 6:01 AM
This is a significant step forward—I'm looking forward to seeing what this can do with our inshore UK fleet.
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Reposted by Dan Barrios-O'Neill
NEW in @science.org Global tracking #MarineMegafauna shows <8% of areas used overlap w/ existing MPAs, while >75% of important areas overlapped by threats like #fishing #shipping & ocean warming - 30x30 goal will be insufficient for their conservation www.megamove.org @thembauk.bsky.social
Global tracking of marine megafauna space use reveals how to achieve conservation targets
The recent Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) sets ambitious goals but no clear pathway for how zero loss of important biodiversity areas and halting human-induced extinction of thre...
science.org
June 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
NEW in @science.org Global tracking #MarineMegafauna shows <8% of areas used overlap w/ existing MPAs, while >75% of important areas overlapped by threats like #fishing #shipping & ocean warming - 30x30 goal will be insufficient for their conservation www.megamove.org @thembauk.bsky.social
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New thoughtful paper on UK sustainable fisheries from @thembauk.bsky.social and others onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Recognising and Protecting the National Benefit of Sustainable Fisheries in the UK
Sustainable commercial fishing makes valuable contributions to coastal regions and broader national benefits. This paper offers three arguments in relation to what is required for the societal benefi....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
April 15, 2025 at 7:11 AM
New thoughtful paper on UK sustainable fisheries from @thembauk.bsky.social and others onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Reposted by Dan Barrios-O'Neill
Oceans are on the frontline of an array of risky initiatives that are poorly understood and under-regulated.
Development of these interventions is outpacing governance readiness. Read our recommendations here:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Development of these interventions is outpacing governance readiness. Read our recommendations here:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Enhance responsible governance to match the scale and pace of marine–climate interventions - Nature Climate Change
Oceans are on the frontline of an array of new marine–climate actions that are both poorly understood and under-regulated. Development and deployment of these interventions is outpacing governance rea...
www.nature.com
April 6, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Oceans are on the frontline of an array of risky initiatives that are poorly understood and under-regulated.
Development of these interventions is outpacing governance readiness. Read our recommendations here:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Development of these interventions is outpacing governance readiness. Read our recommendations here:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Reposted by Dan Barrios-O'Neill
New study highlights the lack of appropriate governance for emerging (and potentially dangerous) interventions in the ocean.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Novel marine-climate interventions hampered by low consensus and governance preparedness - Nature Climate Change
Oceans are on the front line of new planned climate actions, but understanding of novel marine-climate intervention development and deployment remains low. Here a survey among intervention practitione...
www.nature.com
April 4, 2025 at 4:53 AM
New study highlights the lack of appropriate governance for emerging (and potentially dangerous) interventions in the ocean.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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There are already many articles for which there is more attention on Bluesky than on other comparable micro-blogging sites, meaning the academic community and the general public have clearly adopted Bluesky as one of its core places to disseminate and discuss new research.
A Place of Joy.
A Place of Joy.
December 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM
There are already many articles for which there is more attention on Bluesky than on other comparable micro-blogging sites, meaning the academic community and the general public have clearly adopted Bluesky as one of its core places to disseminate and discuss new research.
A Place of Joy.
A Place of Joy.
Whenever & wherever small state zealots get into power, environmental & humanitarian functions are usually first in line to be axed. Trump is running this playbook which—in the long view—will be a disaster for human wellbeing and flourishing
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/17/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/17/c...
Trump Administration Aims to Eliminate E.P.A.’s Scientific Research Arm (Gift Article)
More than 1,000 chemists, biologists and other scientists could be laid off under a plan to dismantle the Office of Research and Development.
www.nytimes.com
March 18, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Whenever & wherever small state zealots get into power, environmental & humanitarian functions are usually first in line to be axed. Trump is running this playbook which—in the long view—will be a disaster for human wellbeing and flourishing
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/17/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/17/c...
If you're voting against a UN resolution, along with the very fine leaders of Belarus, Russia, and North Korea it's time to consider the deep wisdom of this meme. Yeah, you are the baddies.
a man in a military uniform says are we the baddies .
ALT: a man in a military uniform says are we the baddies .
media.tenor.com
February 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
If you're voting against a UN resolution, along with the very fine leaders of Belarus, Russia, and North Korea it's time to consider the deep wisdom of this meme. Yeah, you are the baddies.
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New paper hot of the press for #phycologyfriday !!!! 🌱🌊🌞We conducted a warming experiment in the field to test stress responses of the intertidal habitat forming seaweed Fucus serratus: nsojournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
February 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
New paper hot of the press for #phycologyfriday !!!! 🌱🌊🌞We conducted a warming experiment in the field to test stress responses of the intertidal habitat forming seaweed Fucus serratus: nsojournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
I increasingly believe that widespread use and misuse of social media led us down a dark path, all the way to our current moment with Ukraine, Russia, Trump, and the rise of authoritarian extremism.
This is the nettle that needs to be grasped by liberal democracies worldwide.
This is the nettle that needs to be grasped by liberal democracies worldwide.
February 21, 2025 at 9:56 AM
I increasingly believe that widespread use and misuse of social media led us down a dark path, all the way to our current moment with Ukraine, Russia, Trump, and the rise of authoritarian extremism.
This is the nettle that needs to be grasped by liberal democracies worldwide.
This is the nettle that needs to be grasped by liberal democracies worldwide.
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Bright passionate people who wanted to dedicate their lives to public service were fired in a mass email over the holiday weekend.
This has absolutely nothing to do with efficiency, fraud, waste, or abuse. And your life will be worse because of it.
This has absolutely nothing to do with efficiency, fraud, waste, or abuse. And your life will be worse because of it.
Brian Gibbs had no clue Friday would be his last day at his dream job. The education technician park ranger at Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa reported to work, only to be terminated on despite receiving an exceptional performance evaluation in the fall.
After landing his dream job as a park ranger, he’s ‘heartbroken’ to be let go in federal cuts | CNN
Brian Gibbs had no clue Friday would be his last day at his dream job. The education technician park ranger at Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa reported to work, only to be terminated on despit...
www.cnn.com
February 18, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Bright passionate people who wanted to dedicate their lives to public service were fired in a mass email over the holiday weekend.
This has absolutely nothing to do with efficiency, fraud, waste, or abuse. And your life will be worse because of it.
This has absolutely nothing to do with efficiency, fraud, waste, or abuse. And your life will be worse because of it.
Thames Water is a mess. But I don't believe nationalisation per se is the answer to our water infrastructure and sewage problems. Some parts of the UK already have nationalised water (Northern Ireland) and the pollution is just as bad, if not worse.
February 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Thames Water is a mess. But I don't believe nationalisation per se is the answer to our water infrastructure and sewage problems. Some parts of the UK already have nationalised water (Northern Ireland) and the pollution is just as bad, if not worse.
If ever there was an event to fill you with much-needed #oceanoptimism it would be the brilliant Your Shore conference! Hearing the stories of some of the most dedicated, passionate, and knowledgeable volunteers anywhere can't help but inspire 💙
February 2, 2025 at 8:37 PM
If ever there was an event to fill you with much-needed #oceanoptimism it would be the brilliant Your Shore conference! Hearing the stories of some of the most dedicated, passionate, and knowledgeable volunteers anywhere can't help but inspire 💙
In dramatically short order, Bluesky has become the place to be for science online. Excellent news. The less X the better.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Bluesky’s science takeover: 70% of Nature poll respondents use platform
Roughly 6,000 readers answered our poll, with many declaring that Bluesky was nicer, kinder and less antagonistic to science than X.
www.nature.com
January 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
In dramatically short order, Bluesky has become the place to be for science online. Excellent news. The less X the better.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
How courageous. If she ends up getting deported, there's a certain church over in England that would benefit from leadership with even 1% of the spine that's on display here.
Wow. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde fearlessly calls out Trump and Vance to their faces. This is heroic.
(posting in 3 parts due to Bluesky's 1 minute limit)
(posting in 3 parts due to Bluesky's 1 minute limit)
January 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
How courageous. If she ends up getting deported, there's a certain church over in England that would benefit from leadership with even 1% of the spine that's on display here.
Reposted by Dan Barrios-O'Neill
Tracking biodiversity progress is key to holding nations accountable for their 30x30 commitments. This article highlights tools aligned with the mission of the #OurOceanConference.
oceanographicmagazine.com/news/platfor...
oceanographicmagazine.com/news/platfor...
30x30 tracking platform launched to 'keep nations transparent' - Oceanographic
A new open-source tool aims to make the global '30x30' conservation goal more accessible and transparent for nations and conservationists.
oceanographicmagazine.com
January 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Tracking biodiversity progress is key to holding nations accountable for their 30x30 commitments. This article highlights tools aligned with the mission of the #OurOceanConference.
oceanographicmagazine.com/news/platfor...
oceanographicmagazine.com/news/platfor...
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There's quite a few Wildlife Trusts and staff on Bluesky now, so I made a list!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
January 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
There's quite a few Wildlife Trusts and staff on Bluesky now, so I made a list!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
Reposted by Dan Barrios-O'Neill
Elon Musk is starting to risk getting Jess Phillips killed. She's been safeguarding minister for six months. She oversaw nothing relating to the rape gangs. As an opposition MP she was one of the most prominent campaigners for the victims.
What he's doing is a travesty.
What he's doing is a travesty.
January 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Elon Musk is starting to risk getting Jess Phillips killed. She's been safeguarding minister for six months. She oversaw nothing relating to the rape gangs. As an opposition MP she was one of the most prominent campaigners for the victims.
What he's doing is a travesty.
What he's doing is a travesty.
Reposted by Dan Barrios-O'Neill
Our recent work to uncover the former extent of Europe's forgotten oyster reefs is covered in @uk.theconversation.com today!
theconversation.com/oysters-once...
Gathering historical evidence is key to raising ambitions to restore our seas and recover vital habitats @exetermarine.bsky.social
theconversation.com/oysters-once...
Gathering historical evidence is key to raising ambitions to restore our seas and recover vital habitats @exetermarine.bsky.social
Oysters once crowded Europe’s coast – here’s how we discovered these long-forgotten reefs
Historical records describe a very different seafloor to the ones we see today.
theconversation.com
January 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Our recent work to uncover the former extent of Europe's forgotten oyster reefs is covered in @uk.theconversation.com today!
theconversation.com/oysters-once...
Gathering historical evidence is key to raising ambitions to restore our seas and recover vital habitats @exetermarine.bsky.social
theconversation.com/oysters-once...
Gathering historical evidence is key to raising ambitions to restore our seas and recover vital habitats @exetermarine.bsky.social
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A truly grim read. New #openaccess paper by KaitlinEFraser of @scrippsocean.bsky.social and team on what seems like impact of Deepwater Horizon. 🌍🧪🦑 🌐🦤 🌊 Link below!
#cetacean #marinemammal #oilpollution #whale #dolphin
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
#cetacean #marinemammal #oilpollution #whale #dolphin
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
January 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
A truly grim read. New #openaccess paper by KaitlinEFraser of @scrippsocean.bsky.social and team on what seems like impact of Deepwater Horizon. 🌍🧪🦑 🌐🦤 🌊 Link below!
#cetacean #marinemammal #oilpollution #whale #dolphin
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
#cetacean #marinemammal #oilpollution #whale #dolphin
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
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How to translate the most common 30 words used in scientific names for fish (expanded, corrected)
(Data: rfishbase)
(Data: rfishbase)
December 30, 2024 at 5:35 PM
How to translate the most common 30 words used in scientific names for fish (expanded, corrected)
(Data: rfishbase)
(Data: rfishbase)
What could go wrong?
This can be added to the list of reasons I'm using social media less and less these days. WhatsApp and related messaging platforms are where I get my human connections.
This can be added to the list of reasons I'm using social media less and less these days. WhatsApp and related messaging platforms are where I get my human connections.
Meta confirms they plan to add tons of AI-generated users to Facebook and Instagram
They will have bios, profile pics and can share content
(via Financial Times)
They will have bios, profile pics and can share content
(via Financial Times)
December 30, 2024 at 7:42 PM
What could go wrong?
This can be added to the list of reasons I'm using social media less and less these days. WhatsApp and related messaging platforms are where I get my human connections.
This can be added to the list of reasons I'm using social media less and less these days. WhatsApp and related messaging platforms are where I get my human connections.
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A starter pack to introduce the research at the CEC 🌍🧪🦑 🌐🦤 #ecology #conservation #evolution #animalbehaviour #microbes
go.bsky.app/Kt1hTqg
go.bsky.app/Kt1hTqg
December 20, 2024 at 11:20 PM
A starter pack to introduce the research at the CEC 🌍🧪🦑 🌐🦤 #ecology #conservation #evolution #animalbehaviour #microbes
go.bsky.app/Kt1hTqg
go.bsky.app/Kt1hTqg
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This. Having been through this with a conservation assessment for dingoes in Victoria, this year—which I found highly unsatisfying—this rings absolutely true for me. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
December 14, 2024 at 10:29 AM
This. Having been through this with a conservation assessment for dingoes in Victoria, this year—which I found highly unsatisfying—this rings absolutely true for me. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...