Open journal of Biodiversity and Ecosystems
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Open journal of Biodiversity and Ecosystems
@openbiodiversity.bsky.social
A student-led journal published by the University of Edinburgh
We are excited to hear of this new development for Open Access journals!
" 60 per cent of UK university libraries are considering dropping their big deals with the five major academic publisher"
Many call for diamond open access. A new organisation with many partners, @ojcollective.bsky.social , is launching in January.
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Chaos is coming for scholarly publishing - Research Professional News
Buckling of commercial models alongside maturing of community-led efforts promises major shifts, says Caroline Edwards
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November 14, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Great tips from @hormiga.bsky.social for your first scientific conference — in perfect time for #SfN2025!

#neuroskyence

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Getting the most of out a scientific conference
A slightly unconventional guide to your first time
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November 9, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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On this 🌍 World Science Day for Peace and Development, let’s remember that science is instrumental to #TransformativeChange.

Science is capable of redirecting development towards regenerative practices aligned with nature-positive goals. 🏡🧪

📚 https://www.ipbes.net/transformative-change-assessment
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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We’ve uncovered a new species of snake! 🐍

Paradoxophidion richardoweni lived 37 million years ago and has a strange mix of features that suggest it's an early caenophidian, the group containing 80% of living snakes.

Discover what it reveals about snake evolution 👇
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“Weird” new species of ancient fossil snake discovered in southern England | Natural History Museum
An extinct snake named Paradoxophidion richardoweni has slithered its way out of obscurity.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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All 7 chapters of the #NexusAssessment Report are now available! 🏡

Read through the interlinkages of the nexus elements, as well as scenario analyses to evaluate possibilities, identifying pathways to sustainable futures with nexus-wide benefits. 🌍🧪

📚 https://www.ipbes.net/nexus-assessment
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Someone should make a poster:

"Journalism is not a luxury, it is infrastructure for survival."

--Rhett Ayers Butler

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Journalism Is a Catalyst for Change—and a Critical Investment - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
For philanthropists focused on climate and biodiversity, journalism is a high-leverage investment that strengthens all other interventions.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Just a quick reminder: deadline for submissions is Sept. 30! Please see our website for details and guidelines. open.journals.ed.ac.uk/index.php/oj...
Submissions | Open Journal of Biodiversity and Ecosystems
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September 25, 2025 at 11:54 AM
A quick update, we are extending our submission deadline to September 30! Read more here: open.journals.ed.ac.uk/index.php/oj...
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August 3, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Are you considering writing something to submit to our journal, but need a little more time? Good news! We are extending our submission deadline to September 30, 2025! Guidelines can be found here: open.journals.ed.ac.uk/index.php/oj...
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July 24, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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Humpback whales now migrate weeks early, signaling big ocean changes

“Fewer available krill prior to the migration could be forcing the whales back to the feeding grounds earlier,”

As krill fishing for fishmeal and supplements has intensified.

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Humpback whales now migrate weeks early, signaling big ocean changes
Humpback whales are migrating south earlier, likely due to warming oceans and shrinking Antarctic sea ice.
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July 22, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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It's day 1 of #ICCB2025! Excited to be speaking in the Biodiversity Inventories session this morning at 10.30am - come along if you want to know about tools and resources to support open science research practices 🧪🌏
June 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Just a reminder, July 31 is the deadline for submissions for our latest issue! More details can be found here: open.journals.ed.ac.uk/index.php/oj...
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June 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Reconstructing historical catch trends of threatened sharks and rays based on fisher ecological knowledge

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Reconstructing historical catch trends of threatened sharks and rays based on fisher ecological knowledge
We reconstructed historical catch trends and current fishing pressure by combining local ecological knowledge, satellite-based vessel counts, and a short-term landing-site survey.
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June 2, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Climate change is fueling devastating wildfires burning across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta through intensified heat, drought and atmospheric conditions. 🧵⬇️
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'This is classic climate change': Sask. faces worst wildfire season in decades | CBC News
Saskatchewan is battling the worst wildfire it's seen in decades and experts say it's largely caused by climate change.
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June 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Antarctica’s sea ice is changing, and so is a vital part of the marine food web that lives within it
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Antarctica’s sea ice is changing, and so is a vital part of the marine food web that lives within it
When sea ice forms later, the communities of tiny algae that live within it change too. Detecting these early signals now could help us adapt to a changing world.
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June 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Our deadline for submissions is just a little over two months away. Read more here: open.journals.ed.ac.uk/index.php/oj...
Submission Deadline is July 31 | Open Journal of Biodiversity and Ecosystems
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May 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
We are now open to submissions for our Summer 2025 Inaugural Issue of The Open Journal of Biodiversity and Ecosystems! Please check our website for more information: open.journals.ed.ac.uk/index.php/oj...
Now Accepting Submissions for Summer 2025 Inaugural Issue | Open Journal of Biodiversity and Ecosystems
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March 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund

"Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global has determined that $1.536 trillion of its holdings requires natural capital analysis to “support value creation and manage the fund’s climate and nature risk exposure”.
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Financial returns depend on nature. Just ask the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund
The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global, which runs $1.6 trillion in assets, has just pulled off a massive strategic play. By placing 96% of its entire portfolio under natural capital risk assessment, it has created one of the strongest market signals yet that financial returns depend on nature. On natural capital.
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March 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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🔔 Biodiversity isn’t standalone: it’s tied to food, water, climate & health.

📅 On 21 March, @unepwcmc.bsky.social will explore how understanding this nexus can impact decisions for our future, with insights from the @ipbes.net #NexusAssessment.

Join us!
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March 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Hey everyone! We are looking for reviewers for our journal, please check out this link for more information: open.journals.ed.ac.uk/index.php/oj...
For Reviewers | Open Journal of Biodiversity and Ecosystems
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March 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Soft launch of our new website! Watch this space for calls for submissions to our new Open Journal of Biodiversity and Ecosystems, a student-led initiative through the University of Edinburgh, Scotland and the MSc program, Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health. open.journals.ed.ac.uk/ojbe
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March 11, 2025 at 9:56 AM