Ecology Sense
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A round up of all the latest news in ecology.
Not the founder of Greenpeace.
Not the founder of Greenpeace.
Pinned
This is longest temperature record by a thermometer. It has not been warming since 1700 at the same rate. Note the increase since 1870 as annual CO2 emissions began to significantly rise.
www.metoffice.gov.uk/hadobs/hadce...
www.metoffice.gov.uk/hadobs/hadce...
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Excited to host #BES2025 Thematic Session next week! The future of quantitative learning and literacy in ecology. 16 Dec 16:00-18:00 Edinburgh EICC @fiebergjohn.bsky.social @nhcooper123.bsky.social @fergusjchadwick.bsky.social @talom.bsky.social @chrissuthy.bsky.social @britishecologicalsociety.org
December 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Excited to host #BES2025 Thematic Session next week! The future of quantitative learning and literacy in ecology. 16 Dec 16:00-18:00 Edinburgh EICC @fiebergjohn.bsky.social @nhcooper123.bsky.social @fergusjchadwick.bsky.social @talom.bsky.social @chrissuthy.bsky.social @britishecologicalsociety.org
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Are you attending #BES2025 annual meeting?
Join us for a social event on Tuesday 16 December. We are joining forces with @bes-parasitesgroup.bsky.social to spend a great evening at Indigo Yard from 19:00 Come and meet us and other researchers!
@britishecologicalsociety.org
Join us for a social event on Tuesday 16 December. We are joining forces with @bes-parasitesgroup.bsky.social to spend a great evening at Indigo Yard from 19:00 Come and meet us and other researchers!
@britishecologicalsociety.org
December 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Are you attending #BES2025 annual meeting?
Join us for a social event on Tuesday 16 December. We are joining forces with @bes-parasitesgroup.bsky.social to spend a great evening at Indigo Yard from 19:00 Come and meet us and other researchers!
@britishecologicalsociety.org
Join us for a social event on Tuesday 16 December. We are joining forces with @bes-parasitesgroup.bsky.social to spend a great evening at Indigo Yard from 19:00 Come and meet us and other researchers!
@britishecologicalsociety.org
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We are excited to announce the winners of the 2025 BES Awards, honouring 11 distinguished ecologists whose contributions have greatly benefited the scientific community and the Society as a whole.
Huge congratulations to all the winners 👏
Huge congratulations to all the winners 👏
October 22, 2025 at 10:19 AM
We are excited to announce the winners of the 2025 BES Awards, honouring 11 distinguished ecologists whose contributions have greatly benefited the scientific community and the Society as a whole.
Huge congratulations to all the winners 👏
Huge congratulations to all the winners 👏
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'This is no longer a risk, it is an emergency,' explain climate experts to more than a thousand British MPs and civil society leaders.
theecologist.org/2025/dec/01/...
theecologist.org/2025/dec/01/...
'If we take action, we might survive'
'This is no longer a risk, it is an emergency,' explain climate experts to more than a thousand British MPs and civil society leaders.
theecologist.org
December 1, 2025 at 9:51 AM
'This is no longer a risk, it is an emergency,' explain climate experts to more than a thousand British MPs and civil society leaders.
theecologist.org/2025/dec/01/...
theecologist.org/2025/dec/01/...
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'This is no longer a risk, it is an emergency,' explain climate experts to more than a thousand British MPs and civil society leaders.
theecologist.org/2025/dec/01/...
theecologist.org/2025/dec/01/...
'If we take action, we might survive'
'This is no longer a risk, it is an emergency,' explain climate experts to more than a thousand British MPs and civil society leaders.
theecologist.org
December 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
'This is no longer a risk, it is an emergency,' explain climate experts to more than a thousand British MPs and civil society leaders.
theecologist.org/2025/dec/01/...
theecologist.org/2025/dec/01/...
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This Pennsylvania settlement could set the standard for preventing tiny plastic pellet pollution.
A company agreed to install technology to watch for the tiny plastic pellets.
grist.org/solutions/pl...
#Plastic #Pennsylvania #Pollution #Health #Toxic #Climate #Environment
A company agreed to install technology to watch for the tiny plastic pellets.
grist.org/solutions/pl...
#Plastic #Pennsylvania #Pollution #Health #Toxic #Climate #Environment
This Pennsylvania settlement could set the standard for preventing tiny plastic pellet pollution
A company agreed to install technology to watch for "nurdles," tiny plastic pellets used to make all manner of goods.
grist.org
September 16, 2025 at 12:20 PM
This Pennsylvania settlement could set the standard for preventing tiny plastic pellet pollution.
A company agreed to install technology to watch for the tiny plastic pellets.
grist.org/solutions/pl...
#Plastic #Pennsylvania #Pollution #Health #Toxic #Climate #Environment
A company agreed to install technology to watch for the tiny plastic pellets.
grist.org/solutions/pl...
#Plastic #Pennsylvania #Pollution #Health #Toxic #Climate #Environment
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We're recruiting!
🌳Assistant Professor in Ecology, Evolution & Conservation
🌳Postdoctoral Research Associates in
Drosophila Connectomics
Whole Organism Neuroscience
🌳Research Assistant Environmental impacts of food consumption & policy
Find out more: bit.ly/4o028qV
🌳Assistant Professor in Ecology, Evolution & Conservation
🌳Postdoctoral Research Associates in
Drosophila Connectomics
Whole Organism Neuroscience
🌳Research Assistant Environmental impacts of food consumption & policy
Find out more: bit.ly/4o028qV
July 24, 2025 at 9:26 AM
We're recruiting!
🌳Assistant Professor in Ecology, Evolution & Conservation
🌳Postdoctoral Research Associates in
Drosophila Connectomics
Whole Organism Neuroscience
🌳Research Assistant Environmental impacts of food consumption & policy
Find out more: bit.ly/4o028qV
🌳Assistant Professor in Ecology, Evolution & Conservation
🌳Postdoctoral Research Associates in
Drosophila Connectomics
Whole Organism Neuroscience
🌳Research Assistant Environmental impacts of food consumption & policy
Find out more: bit.ly/4o028qV
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🔥🔥🔥 New paper: Location scale models in ecology: heteroscedasticity in continuous, count, and proportion data from @itchyshin.bsky.social et al. with a code tutorial for #rstats! ecoevorxiv.org/repository/v... for paper and ayumi-495.github.io/Eco_location... for code! 🌍🧪
Location–scale models in ecology: heteroscedasticity in continuous, count and proportion data
ecoevorxiv.org
July 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
🔥🔥🔥 New paper: Location scale models in ecology: heteroscedasticity in continuous, count, and proportion data from @itchyshin.bsky.social et al. with a code tutorial for #rstats! ecoevorxiv.org/repository/v... for paper and ayumi-495.github.io/Eco_location... for code! 🌍🧪
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Monitoring population extinction risk with community science data 💬🌎
Leveraging 'the power of people' allows estimating local persistence probability as a risk-based population viability, closely aligning estimation from standardized, systematic monitoring 🧪
🔗 doi.org/10.1111/1365...
Leveraging 'the power of people' allows estimating local persistence probability as a risk-based population viability, closely aligning estimation from standardized, systematic monitoring 🧪
🔗 doi.org/10.1111/1365...
July 22, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Monitoring population extinction risk with community science data 💬🌎
Leveraging 'the power of people' allows estimating local persistence probability as a risk-based population viability, closely aligning estimation from standardized, systematic monitoring 🧪
🔗 doi.org/10.1111/1365...
Leveraging 'the power of people' allows estimating local persistence probability as a risk-based population viability, closely aligning estimation from standardized, systematic monitoring 🧪
🔗 doi.org/10.1111/1365...
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Justin Gilligan created a mosaic from the 403 pieces of plastic found inside the digestive tract of a dead flesh-footed shearwater. @AdriftLab.bsky.social brings together biologists from around the world to study the impact of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems. #nhm.wpy #CutthePlastic
January 15, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Justin Gilligan created a mosaic from the 403 pieces of plastic found inside the digestive tract of a dead flesh-footed shearwater. @AdriftLab.bsky.social brings together biologists from around the world to study the impact of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems. #nhm.wpy #CutthePlastic
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#WorldEnvironmentDay theme this year is combating plastic pollution.
Our 2023 report talks about plastics affecting birds directly leading to death of birds or potential long term impact in the form of microplastics.
Read the full report here: stateofindiasbirds.in
Our 2023 report talks about plastics affecting birds directly leading to death of birds or potential long term impact in the form of microplastics.
Read the full report here: stateofindiasbirds.in
June 5, 2025 at 12:36 PM
#WorldEnvironmentDay theme this year is combating plastic pollution.
Our 2023 report talks about plastics affecting birds directly leading to death of birds or potential long term impact in the form of microplastics.
Read the full report here: stateofindiasbirds.in
Our 2023 report talks about plastics affecting birds directly leading to death of birds or potential long term impact in the form of microplastics.
Read the full report here: stateofindiasbirds.in
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What counts as interdisciplinary research? And can we tell who is actually funding it, versus just talking about it? A data-driven deep-dive from me here: open.substack.com/pub/johnsonb...
What Actually Counts as Interdisciplinary Research?
A data-driven look at which funders actually support knowledge integration
open.substack.com
July 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
What counts as interdisciplinary research? And can we tell who is actually funding it, versus just talking about it? A data-driven deep-dive from me here: open.substack.com/pub/johnsonb...
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one signature of human impacts on the planet (esp climate change) is ecosystems becoming less unique—a process called "biotic homogenization".
it turns out that isn't happening in the global oceans!
colossal new synthesis led by @zoejean88.bsky.social on marine fishes:
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
it turns out that isn't happening in the global oceans!
colossal new synthesis led by @zoejean88.bsky.social on marine fishes:
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
July 9, 2025 at 9:22 PM
one signature of human impacts on the planet (esp climate change) is ecosystems becoming less unique—a process called "biotic homogenization".
it turns out that isn't happening in the global oceans!
colossal new synthesis led by @zoejean88.bsky.social on marine fishes:
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
it turns out that isn't happening in the global oceans!
colossal new synthesis led by @zoejean88.bsky.social on marine fishes:
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
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NEW – Experts: Which climate tipping point is the most concerning? | @ceciliakeating.carbonbrief.org @rtmcswee.carbonbrief.org @ayeshatandon.carbonbrief.org
Read here: buff.ly/LkitgK7
Read here: buff.ly/LkitgK7
July 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
NEW – Experts: Which climate tipping point is the most concerning? | @ceciliakeating.carbonbrief.org @rtmcswee.carbonbrief.org @ayeshatandon.carbonbrief.org
Read here: buff.ly/LkitgK7
Read here: buff.ly/LkitgK7
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A while back when I discussed plastic pollution in my newsletter Talking Climate, I said the most important way we can cut it is not by recycling (only 8% is actually recycled) but rather by advocating for plastic bans where we live.
And now, guess what - there’s peer-reviewed evidence this works!
And now, guess what - there’s peer-reviewed evidence this works!
Plastic bag bans and fees reduce harmful bag litter on shorelines
Plastic pollution threatens marine and freshwater ecosystems and the services they provide. Although plastic bag bans and taxes are increasingly implemented worldwide, their effectiveness in reducing ...
www.science.org
June 19, 2025 at 11:39 PM
A while back when I discussed plastic pollution in my newsletter Talking Climate, I said the most important way we can cut it is not by recycling (only 8% is actually recycled) but rather by advocating for plastic bans where we live.
And now, guess what - there’s peer-reviewed evidence this works!
And now, guess what - there’s peer-reviewed evidence this works!
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Should Ecology be more proactive & vocal on one of the key issues of our times? What systemic & institutional changes are needed for the ecological community to be at the forefront of the response? If these are questions that speak to you, this new paper may be of interest lnkd.in/eXfXG4xM
June 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Should Ecology be more proactive & vocal on one of the key issues of our times? What systemic & institutional changes are needed for the ecological community to be at the forefront of the response? If these are questions that speak to you, this new paper may be of interest lnkd.in/eXfXG4xM
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Recommended listen: A new podcast series explored how ”Greenpeace, which was only tangentially involved in the Standing Rock [oil pipeline] protests, has been slapped with a $666m bill for damages”
S12, Ep1: How did we get here?
Drilled · Episode
buff.ly
June 7, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Recommended listen: A new podcast series explored how ”Greenpeace, which was only tangentially involved in the Standing Rock [oil pipeline] protests, has been slapped with a $666m bill for damages”
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Integrated spatial planning is used to identify where restoration, conservation and production across Europe could maximize benefits to species conservation and climate mitigation under changing needs for food, bioenergy and timber to 2030 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Meeting European Union biodiversity targets under future land-use demands - Nature Ecology & Evolution
Integrated spatial planning of the European Union Nature Restoration Regulation under multiple implementation scenarios is used to identify where restoration, conservation and production across Europe...
www.nature.com
May 7, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Integrated spatial planning is used to identify where restoration, conservation and production across Europe could maximize benefits to species conservation and climate mitigation under changing needs for food, bioenergy and timber to 2030 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Our May issue is out now! 🐂🌎🧪
Topics include:
👉The impacts of managed forests on non-native beetles in Europe 🪲
👉Year-round grazing as a driver of plant diversity 🌱
👉The effectiveness of novel hybrid mangrove living shorelines 🌊
Read more here: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/13652664...
Topics include:
👉The impacts of managed forests on non-native beetles in Europe 🪲
👉Year-round grazing as a driver of plant diversity 🌱
👉The effectiveness of novel hybrid mangrove living shorelines 🌊
Read more here: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/13652664...
May 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Our May issue is out now! 🐂🌎🧪
Topics include:
👉The impacts of managed forests on non-native beetles in Europe 🪲
👉Year-round grazing as a driver of plant diversity 🌱
👉The effectiveness of novel hybrid mangrove living shorelines 🌊
Read more here: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/13652664...
Topics include:
👉The impacts of managed forests on non-native beetles in Europe 🪲
👉Year-round grazing as a driver of plant diversity 🌱
👉The effectiveness of novel hybrid mangrove living shorelines 🌊
Read more here: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/13652664...
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Enjoyed writing this review-perspective, and delighted to see one of my pictures on the cover... could not find a better one to illustrate entanglement
@naturerecovery.bsky.social @oxmartinschool.bsky.social
@naturerecovery.bsky.social @oxmartinschool.bsky.social
🚨Functional Ecology’s May Issue is out now!
📙On the cover: Entangled aerial roots. Credit: Sandra Díaz, author of the Calow-Grace review featured in this issue!
💡Check out the full issue here
👉https://buff.ly/Dc0aBCa
🧪🌍
📙On the cover: Entangled aerial roots. Credit: Sandra Díaz, author of the Calow-Grace review featured in this issue!
💡Check out the full issue here
👉https://buff.ly/Dc0aBCa
🧪🌍
May 7, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Enjoyed writing this review-perspective, and delighted to see one of my pictures on the cover... could not find a better one to illustrate entanglement
@naturerecovery.bsky.social @oxmartinschool.bsky.social
@naturerecovery.bsky.social @oxmartinschool.bsky.social
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Last year alone, the world generated around 400 million tonnes of plastic waste.
Ahead of #WorldEnvironmentDay, here’s a closer look at what plastic pollution is, why it’s such a problem, and what can be done about it.
www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
Ahead of #WorldEnvironmentDay, here’s a closer look at what plastic pollution is, why it’s such a problem, and what can be done about it.
www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
May 6, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Last year alone, the world generated around 400 million tonnes of plastic waste.
Ahead of #WorldEnvironmentDay, here’s a closer look at what plastic pollution is, why it’s such a problem, and what can be done about it.
www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
Ahead of #WorldEnvironmentDay, here’s a closer look at what plastic pollution is, why it’s such a problem, and what can be done about it.
www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
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History of ecology... Robert May set off an enduring debate with his classic 1972 modelling study examining stability of randomly generated communities of different complexity, which found that complex communities were less resistant to disturbance - contrary to ideas of Elton, Odum & MacArthur.🧵...
May 2, 2025 at 1:26 AM
History of ecology... Robert May set off an enduring debate with his classic 1972 modelling study examining stability of randomly generated communities of different complexity, which found that complex communities were less resistant to disturbance - contrary to ideas of Elton, Odum & MacArthur.🧵...
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Signs of dementia in seabirds that eat plastic
Plastic pollution consumed by sable shearwater chicks seems to cause dementia-like brain damage, stomach lining disruptions, and liver and kidney dysfunction.
@nature.com
@cenmag.bsky.social
cen.acs.org/environment/...
#birds #pollution #plastic
Plastic pollution consumed by sable shearwater chicks seems to cause dementia-like brain damage, stomach lining disruptions, and liver and kidney dysfunction.
@nature.com
@cenmag.bsky.social
cen.acs.org/environment/...
#birds #pollution #plastic
‘Shocking’ signs of damage in plastic-eating chicks
Proteins in the seabirds’ blood reveal markers of neurodegeneration and multiorgan dysfunction
cen.acs.org
April 6, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Signs of dementia in seabirds that eat plastic
Plastic pollution consumed by sable shearwater chicks seems to cause dementia-like brain damage, stomach lining disruptions, and liver and kidney dysfunction.
@nature.com
@cenmag.bsky.social
cen.acs.org/environment/...
#birds #pollution #plastic
Plastic pollution consumed by sable shearwater chicks seems to cause dementia-like brain damage, stomach lining disruptions, and liver and kidney dysfunction.
@nature.com
@cenmag.bsky.social
cen.acs.org/environment/...
#birds #pollution #plastic
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Whenever I post about climate, skeptical folks inevitable respond with this graph. So I decided to do something radical: actually read the underling scientific paper and ask the authors.
As it turns out, it actually says the opposite of what skeptics claim: www.theclimatebrink....
As it turns out, it actually says the opposite of what skeptics claim: www.theclimatebrink....
March 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Whenever I post about climate, skeptical folks inevitable respond with this graph. So I decided to do something radical: actually read the underling scientific paper and ask the authors.
As it turns out, it actually says the opposite of what skeptics claim: www.theclimatebrink....
As it turns out, it actually says the opposite of what skeptics claim: www.theclimatebrink....