Shiva J, PhD
@dolphinwhisperer.bsky.social
Marine Mammal and Fisheries Scientist 🐬🐋🦞🦐 | SMM Board Member | Lecturer | Photographer | Currently based: 🇨🇦
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There may have been not only one vaquita calf sighting, but possibly two! This is huge!!
iucn-csg.org/joint-visual...
iucn-csg.org/joint-visual...
Joint visual and acoustic survey finds vaquitas surviving and reproducing, mostly in and near the sanctuary – IUCN – SSC Cetacean Specialist Group
iucn-csg.org
November 19, 2025 at 2:08 AM
There may have been not only one vaquita calf sighting, but possibly two! This is huge!!
iucn-csg.org/joint-visual...
iucn-csg.org/joint-visual...
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Journalist friends, please, banish "scientists are baffled" from your vocabulary.
In this article, the scientists clearly explain what happened. No one is baffled. It's sad but not the slighest bit baffling.
In this article, the scientists clearly explain what happened. No one is baffled. It's sad but not the slighest bit baffling.
November 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Journalist friends, please, banish "scientists are baffled" from your vocabulary.
In this article, the scientists clearly explain what happened. No one is baffled. It's sad but not the slighest bit baffling.
In this article, the scientists clearly explain what happened. No one is baffled. It's sad but not the slighest bit baffling.
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Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE
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October 8, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE
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Eastern Australian humpback whale population now well above pre-whaling levels, report finds - ABC News 🦑🧪🌎
These whales were hunted to 150 individuals. Now there's 50,000 of them
Once hunted almost to extinction, the population of humpback whales currently migrating down Australia's east coast has bounced back and is now greater than before whaling.
www.abc.net.au
October 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Eastern Australian humpback whale population now well above pre-whaling levels, report finds - ABC News 🦑🧪🌎
Love seeing dedicated sessions on accessibility and inclusivity in the field at wildlife and science conferences #tws2025 #thewildlifesociety
October 8, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Love seeing dedicated sessions on accessibility and inclusivity in the field at wildlife and science conferences #tws2025 #thewildlifesociety
Entering Day 3 and our 8AM presentation session with this epic sunrise #tws2025 #thewildlifesociety
October 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Entering Day 3 and our 8AM presentation session with this epic sunrise #tws2025 #thewildlifesociety
Super cool! Study: Drone-Based Wildlife Monitoring Using Thermal Sensors and Deep Learning (Hiroto Goto et al) from @friresearch.bsky.social #tws2025 #thewildlifesociety
October 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Super cool! Study: Drone-Based Wildlife Monitoring Using Thermal Sensors and Deep Learning (Hiroto Goto et al) from @friresearch.bsky.social #tws2025 #thewildlifesociety
Coastal and marine wildlife researchers lunch gathering #tws2025 #thewildlifesociety #conference #cmwg
October 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Coastal and marine wildlife researchers lunch gathering #tws2025 #thewildlifesociety #conference #cmwg
October 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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The conservation world lost one of its guiding lights on Wednesday when renowned primatologist Jane Goodall passed away at 91.
Over 65 years studying chimpanzees in the wild, Goodall proved that primates are a lot like people. But her impact goes far beyond chimps. 🧵
Over 65 years studying chimpanzees in the wild, Goodall proved that primates are a lot like people. But her impact goes far beyond chimps. 🧵
October 1, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The conservation world lost one of its guiding lights on Wednesday when renowned primatologist Jane Goodall passed away at 91.
Over 65 years studying chimpanzees in the wild, Goodall proved that primates are a lot like people. But her impact goes far beyond chimps. 🧵
Over 65 years studying chimpanzees in the wild, Goodall proved that primates are a lot like people. But her impact goes far beyond chimps. 🧵
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SMM will be hosting six online moderated conversations on harassment in the field of marine mammalogy. The first meeting will be held October 29 at 9PM (PST). Spaces are limited, and participants will need to sign up (forms.gle/72z78i7z2QBM...) to secure their spot.
Photo credit: Eric Risberg
Photo credit: Eric Risberg
October 1, 2025 at 8:57 PM
SMM will be hosting six online moderated conversations on harassment in the field of marine mammalogy. The first meeting will be held October 29 at 9PM (PST). Spaces are limited, and participants will need to sign up (forms.gle/72z78i7z2QBM...) to secure their spot.
Photo credit: Eric Risberg
Photo credit: Eric Risberg
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We are seeking volunteer ASL Interpreters (or students working towards certification) to join monthly, virtual meetings and facilitate translation of spoken language (English) to American Sign Language and sign language to spoken language. Knowledge of marine mammal sciences is not required. (1)
September 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
We are seeking volunteer ASL Interpreters (or students working towards certification) to join monthly, virtual meetings and facilitate translation of spoken language (English) to American Sign Language and sign language to spoken language. Knowledge of marine mammal sciences is not required. (1)
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Are you an early-career biologist or ecologist who would benefit from an invited seminar? Would you like to come to UMaine next fall or spring to give a talk? Leave a brief comment with some info about what you do. I'm co-hosting our seminar series again, and am filling out our rosters.
July 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Are you an early-career biologist or ecologist who would benefit from an invited seminar? Would you like to come to UMaine next fall or spring to give a talk? Leave a brief comment with some info about what you do. I'm co-hosting our seminar series again, and am filling out our rosters.
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Southern Resident killer whales are perilously closed to extinction, with only 73 individuals left. Earlier this year, 31 scientists, across disciplines and borders, met in Vancouver to ask a hard question: What will it take to save this population? Find out more: www.raincoast.org/reports/reco...
July 9, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Southern Resident killer whales are perilously closed to extinction, with only 73 individuals left. Earlier this year, 31 scientists, across disciplines and borders, met in Vancouver to ask a hard question: What will it take to save this population? Find out more: www.raincoast.org/reports/reco...
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Call for papers for our special issue "Tides of Change: Reflective and Practical Skills for the Next Generation of Marine Researchers" with Oceans and Society:
www.cogitatiopress.com/oceanandsoci...
On navigating the complexities of doing interdisciplinary research. Please share!
www.cogitatiopress.com/oceanandsoci...
On navigating the complexities of doing interdisciplinary research. Please share!
June 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Call for papers for our special issue "Tides of Change: Reflective and Practical Skills for the Next Generation of Marine Researchers" with Oceans and Society:
www.cogitatiopress.com/oceanandsoci...
On navigating the complexities of doing interdisciplinary research. Please share!
www.cogitatiopress.com/oceanandsoci...
On navigating the complexities of doing interdisciplinary research. Please share!
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All are welcome in this pod. In celebration of Pride Month, we reaffirm our support for our 2SLGBTQIA+ colleagues, friends and allies.
#marinemammalogy #smm
#marinemammalogy #smm
June 25, 2025 at 11:38 PM
All are welcome in this pod. In celebration of Pride Month, we reaffirm our support for our 2SLGBTQIA+ colleagues, friends and allies.
#marinemammalogy #smm
#marinemammalogy #smm
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** New Indigenous Representation Subcommittee of the SMM DEI Committee seeking members! See thread below for more info! **
Reposting this to highlight it in the #MarMam feed now that I'm a contributor -- thanks @daryllmarie.bsky.social! 🦭 🐋
#MarineMammals #SMM #marinemammalscience
Reposting this to highlight it in the #MarMam feed now that I'm a contributor -- thanks @daryllmarie.bsky.social! 🦭 🐋
#MarineMammals #SMM #marinemammalscience
‼️ Dear MARMAM community,
We, at the DEI Committee of the Society for Marine Mammalogy, are beginning the process of establishing an Indigenous Representation Subcommittee, the idea of which came out of an ad hoc meeting held at the SMM conference in Boorloo (Perth) in the Whajuk region of WA (1/n)
We, at the DEI Committee of the Society for Marine Mammalogy, are beginning the process of establishing an Indigenous Representation Subcommittee, the idea of which came out of an ad hoc meeting held at the SMM conference in Boorloo (Perth) in the Whajuk region of WA (1/n)
June 12, 2025 at 8:05 AM
** New Indigenous Representation Subcommittee of the SMM DEI Committee seeking members! See thread below for more info! **
Reposting this to highlight it in the #MarMam feed now that I'm a contributor -- thanks @daryllmarie.bsky.social! 🦭 🐋
#MarineMammals #SMM #marinemammalscience
Reposting this to highlight it in the #MarMam feed now that I'm a contributor -- thanks @daryllmarie.bsky.social! 🦭 🐋
#MarineMammals #SMM #marinemammalscience
That’s a wrap on this summer’s teaching!
June 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
That’s a wrap on this summer’s teaching!
When you look up in a biology lab prep room #peekaboo #dontlookup #specimens #notwhatiwaslookingfor #uniteaching #stem
May 23, 2025 at 10:32 PM
When you look up in a biology lab prep room #peekaboo #dontlookup #specimens #notwhatiwaslookingfor #uniteaching #stem
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The Society for Marine Mammalogy is pleased to announce the
opening of applications for the Eric A. Ramos Small Grants-in-Aid for Research.
The award honors the Dr. Ramos legacy in fostering the
next generation of marine mammalogists.
#SMM #marinemammal #research #marinemammalscience
opening of applications for the Eric A. Ramos Small Grants-in-Aid for Research.
The award honors the Dr. Ramos legacy in fostering the
next generation of marine mammalogists.
#SMM #marinemammal #research #marinemammalscience
May 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The Society for Marine Mammalogy is pleased to announce the
opening of applications for the Eric A. Ramos Small Grants-in-Aid for Research.
The award honors the Dr. Ramos legacy in fostering the
next generation of marine mammalogists.
#SMM #marinemammal #research #marinemammalscience
opening of applications for the Eric A. Ramos Small Grants-in-Aid for Research.
The award honors the Dr. Ramos legacy in fostering the
next generation of marine mammalogists.
#SMM #marinemammal #research #marinemammalscience
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Yangtze finless porpoise (Neophocaena asiaeorientalis) habitat has shrunk by at least 65% over the past 1,400 years as evidenced by data extracted from 724 ancient Chinese poems! This finding highlights the vital link between conservation and cultural heritage! 🧪
www.cell.com/current-biol...
www.cell.com/current-biol...
May 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Yangtze finless porpoise (Neophocaena asiaeorientalis) habitat has shrunk by at least 65% over the past 1,400 years as evidenced by data extracted from 724 ancient Chinese poems! This finding highlights the vital link between conservation and cultural heritage! 🧪
www.cell.com/current-biol...
www.cell.com/current-biol...
From @uswhalesorg.bsky.social : Endangered Species Act protects species AND their habitat from harm. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) are proposing to remove habitat from this definition. The impacts will be devastating…
May 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
From @uswhalesorg.bsky.social : Endangered Species Act protects species AND their habitat from harm. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) are proposing to remove habitat from this definition. The impacts will be devastating…
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Governments must ban destructive bottom-trawling in Marine Protected Areas to allow marine life, fish populations & ecosystems to thrive. Which country will step up next?
@oceana.bsky.social @oceanauk.bsky.social
@oceana.bsky.social @oceanauk.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Governments must ban destructive bottom-trawling in Marine Protected Areas to allow marine life, fish populations & ecosystems to thrive. Which country will step up next?
@oceana.bsky.social @oceanauk.bsky.social
@oceana.bsky.social @oceanauk.bsky.social