Julia Lawson
@julawson.bsky.social
Environmental scientist passionate about effective environmental policy. also a runner, surfer, yogi. website: juliamlawson.com
Tiger Shark (Heron Island, Australia); 20+ foot wingspan Oceanic Manta Ray (also Heron Island); Great Barracuda (numerous, but one big one individual Pulau Sembilan, Malaysia); Bottlenose Dolphins (said 'hi' while I was surfing in SB); many creatures in Kruger, especially Southern Ground Hornbill
What are the 5 most memorable wildlife sightings of your life? I've had some incredible encounters: aardvark, platypus, velvet worms, blue whales, honey badger
January 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Tiger Shark (Heron Island, Australia); 20+ foot wingspan Oceanic Manta Ray (also Heron Island); Great Barracuda (numerous, but one big one individual Pulau Sembilan, Malaysia); Bottlenose Dolphins (said 'hi' while I was surfing in SB); many creatures in Kruger, especially Southern Ground Hornbill
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There is HUGE interested in Biodiversity Credits right now (my LinkedIn feed is buzzing). BCs require a generalizable, standardized measure of biodiversity—essentially a ‘unit of nature’. We present a framework for understanding how methodologies do this.
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...
December 11, 2024 at 7:45 AM
There is HUGE interested in Biodiversity Credits right now (my LinkedIn feed is buzzing). BCs require a generalizable, standardized measure of biodiversity—essentially a ‘unit of nature’. We present a framework for understanding how methodologies do this.
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...
My least favorite type of comment about a scientific article is the celebratory policy failure type of comment. Intentional or not, this reads like a “gotcha” moment. Instead, we should all be deeply concerned that such a critical carbon-reducing scheme is not working and find ways to fix it.
Carbon offsets rarely work! This systematic review evaluated 1/5th of global carbon offsets (equivalent to a billion tonnes of CO2eq). They found “less than 16% of the carbon credits…constitute real emission reductions”.
h/t Forrest Fleischman
Link: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
h/t Forrest Fleischman
Link: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Systematic assessment of the achieved emission reductions of carbon crediting projects - Nature Communications
Carbon markets are key in climate strategies, but only 16% of carbon credits represent real emission reductions, based on a study of 2,346 projects. Reforms are needed to improve the effectiveness of ...
www.nature.com
December 9, 2024 at 4:11 PM
My least favorite type of comment about a scientific article is the celebratory policy failure type of comment. Intentional or not, this reads like a “gotcha” moment. Instead, we should all be deeply concerned that such a critical carbon-reducing scheme is not working and find ways to fix it.
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When authorities find wildlife that are being illegally trafficked, at ports or airports, the animals are often in terrible shape. Sick, starved, distressed. A pilot project in Southern California aims to get seized wildlife immediate care.
Box turtles. Coral. These illegally trafficked animals still need a good home
When authorities find wildlife that are being illegally trafficked, at ports or airports, the animals are often in terrible shape. Sick, starved, distressed. A pilot project in Southern California aim...
www.npr.org
June 8, 2024 at 9:03 PM
When authorities find wildlife that are being illegally trafficked, at ports or airports, the animals are often in terrible shape. Sick, starved, distressed. A pilot project in Southern California aims to get seized wildlife immediate care.
Unexpectedly, one of my favorite parts of the post-PhD job search has been reconnecting with old colleagues and long lost friends. It’s really fun seeing where everyone has landed! ✨
May 8, 2024 at 3:47 AM
Unexpectedly, one of my favorite parts of the post-PhD job search has been reconnecting with old colleagues and long lost friends. It’s really fun seeing where everyone has landed! ✨
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The pending overturn of the Chevron doctrine is an absolutely massive setback for environmental and other social policy. www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/u...
How a Fishery Case Fits Into a Long-Game Effort to Sap Regulation of Business
A case before the Supreme Court appears poised to be the next step in the conservative legal movement’s yearslong effort to chip away at the administrative state.
www.nytimes.com
January 18, 2024 at 4:07 PM
The pending overturn of the Chevron doctrine is an absolutely massive setback for environmental and other social policy. www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/u...
We saw the Monarch’s this weekend! Such magic. And also great to see respectful observers watching from a healthy distance.
December 18, 2023 at 9:55 PM
We saw the Monarch’s this weekend! Such magic. And also great to see respectful observers watching from a healthy distance.
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🚨 @ubcoceans.bsky.social is seeking Indigenous candidates for a new faculty position. Please share widely! 🧪🐟🌎 #waterback
ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfac...
Assistant Professor in Fisheries and Indigenous Food Sovereignty
Academic Job Category Faculty Bargaining Job Title Assistant Professor in Fisheries and Indigenous Food Sovereignty Department Academic Leadership | Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries | Faculty of...
ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com
December 14, 2023 at 4:49 PM
🚨 @ubcoceans.bsky.social is seeking Indigenous candidates for a new faculty position. Please share widely! 🧪🐟🌎 #waterback
ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfac...
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Seafood is claimed to have among the highest food waste rates. A new paper led by @davelove.bsky.social finds US waste 23%, half of earlier estimates
Tackling food waste is critical, but we need better data on when, where & why food is wasted to identify solutions
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
Tackling food waste is critical, but we need better data on when, where & why food is wasted to identify solutions
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
Aquatic food loss and waste rate in the United States is half of earlier estimates - Nature Food
Data on aquatic food loss and waste are limited outside small-scale fisheries, and major gaps exist for aquaculture species that make up half of global production. This study estimates loss and waste ...
www.nature.com
December 13, 2023 at 9:31 PM
Seafood is claimed to have among the highest food waste rates. A new paper led by @davelove.bsky.social finds US waste 23%, half of earlier estimates
Tackling food waste is critical, but we need better data on when, where & why food is wasted to identify solutions
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
Tackling food waste is critical, but we need better data on when, where & why food is wasted to identify solutions
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
It depends. If this is in reference to global agreements (and global issues), I feel strongly that there is no real substitute for face time. It's unfortunate but true.
So, what I think Earth Sciences really needs right now for the sake of people's sanity and equity of opportunity is the equivalent of "eat local". Something like "research local" and "meet local". There is no need for constant travel to distant lands or meetings -- we just like doing it.
December 11, 2023 at 6:25 PM
It depends. If this is in reference to global agreements (and global issues), I feel strongly that there is no real substitute for face time. It's unfortunate but true.
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A few more weeks left to submit you application to join the amazing Environmental Studies Program
@ucsantabarbara
as our new Mellichamp Chair in Racially Just, Resilient and Sustainable City Futures!
recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02558
@ucsantabarbara
as our new Mellichamp Chair in Racially Just, Resilient and Sustainable City Futures!
recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02558
Mellichamp Chairs in Racial Environmental Justice
University of California Santa Barbara is hiring. Apply now!
recruit.ap.ucsb.edu
December 9, 2023 at 8:33 PM
A few more weeks left to submit you application to join the amazing Environmental Studies Program
@ucsantabarbara
as our new Mellichamp Chair in Racially Just, Resilient and Sustainable City Futures!
recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02558
@ucsantabarbara
as our new Mellichamp Chair in Racially Just, Resilient and Sustainable City Futures!
recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02558
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Ever wonder about the range of on-farm yields in #aquaculture? Us too! Check out our new synthesis in @RAQjournal led by @DrCatFong. Unsurprising spoiler, algae are very productive! More interesting, Yields in marine systems were ~5× greater than FW. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
December 6, 2023 at 7:52 PM
Ever wonder about the range of on-farm yields in #aquaculture? Us too! Check out our new synthesis in @RAQjournal led by @DrCatFong. Unsurprising spoiler, algae are very productive! More interesting, Yields in marine systems were ~5× greater than FW. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
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📣 Exciting opportunity!!
We are seeking a Project Manager to lead our research, management & policy initiatives related to trade of marine #wildlife at the national level.
Details ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcsta...
Apply by 31 Jan 2024
#conservationjobs #wildlifeconservation #wildlifetrade
We are seeking a Project Manager to lead our research, management & policy initiatives related to trade of marine #wildlife at the national level.
Details ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcsta...
Apply by 31 Jan 2024
#conservationjobs #wildlifeconservation #wildlifetrade
December 1, 2023 at 6:32 PM
📣 Exciting opportunity!!
We are seeking a Project Manager to lead our research, management & policy initiatives related to trade of marine #wildlife at the national level.
Details ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcsta...
Apply by 31 Jan 2024
#conservationjobs #wildlifeconservation #wildlifetrade
We are seeking a Project Manager to lead our research, management & policy initiatives related to trade of marine #wildlife at the national level.
Details ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcsta...
Apply by 31 Jan 2024
#conservationjobs #wildlifeconservation #wildlifetrade
Taking a break from the thesis to touch grass 🌈
November 30, 2023 at 5:55 PM
Taking a break from the thesis to touch grass 🌈
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The Ecology & Evolution department at UC Santa Barbara is searching for an Assistant Professor of Evolutionary Biology. Please apply and/or spread the word! recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02635
November 29, 2023 at 9:56 PM
The Ecology & Evolution department at UC Santa Barbara is searching for an Assistant Professor of Evolutionary Biology. Please apply and/or spread the word! recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02635
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Great #Postdoc at UCSB to work on the climate-resilient management of the West Coast Dungeness crab fishery with Chris Free, myself, and others! Salary range is $64,480 to $71,908. Apply at recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02658
November 15, 2023 at 6:51 PM
Great #Postdoc at UCSB to work on the climate-resilient management of the West Coast Dungeness crab fishery with Chris Free, myself, and others! Salary range is $64,480 to $71,908. Apply at recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02658
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Please share: @UBCScience is searching for 15 TT faculty in diverse areas of expertise science.ubc.ca/about/careers. Included are 2 positions in Quantitative and Environmental Science as part of a hiring cluster for black faculty; you will join 6 current UBC faculty science.ubc.ca/blackscholars.
October 27, 2023 at 8:00 PM
Please share: @UBCScience is searching for 15 TT faculty in diverse areas of expertise science.ubc.ca/about/careers. Included are 2 positions in Quantitative and Environmental Science as part of a hiring cluster for black faculty; you will join 6 current UBC faculty science.ubc.ca/blackscholars.
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Introducing myself to the community over here! I'm a quantitative fisheries scientist at the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission. I study stock assessment (data-limited mostly), social-ecological systems, spatial management and other fun stuff. Tutorials and posts over at www.weirdfishes.blog
Weird Fishes - Fisheries, Oceans, and Data Science
A blog of Fisheries and Data Science - Future Imperfect theme ported by Julio Pescador
www.weirdfishes.blog
October 24, 2023 at 6:36 PM
Introducing myself to the community over here! I'm a quantitative fisheries scientist at the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission. I study stock assessment (data-limited mostly), social-ecological systems, spatial management and other fun stuff. Tutorials and posts over at www.weirdfishes.blog
Nothing tests your will to see a paper published more than re-writing sections of a (since rejected) manuscript you wrote and submitted months ago in order to meet a new journal’s submission requirements.
October 23, 2023 at 10:50 PM
Nothing tests your will to see a paper published more than re-writing sections of a (since rejected) manuscript you wrote and submitted months ago in order to meet a new journal’s submission requirements.
Hi Bluesky! I'm a boundary-spanning scientist passionate about identifying and advocating for effective environmental policy. I'm currently on the lookout for the next chapter in my career as I wrap up my PhD at UCSB in Environmental Science & Management. More about me at juliamlawson.com
September 27, 2023 at 2:15 PM
Hi Bluesky! I'm a boundary-spanning scientist passionate about identifying and advocating for effective environmental policy. I'm currently on the lookout for the next chapter in my career as I wrap up my PhD at UCSB in Environmental Science & Management. More about me at juliamlawson.com
Suggestions for academic presentation applications (PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva) that handle equations well and also make attractive slides?
September 26, 2023 at 4:59 PM
Suggestions for academic presentation applications (PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva) that handle equations well and also make attractive slides?