Patricia Mrazek
patriciam-ecology.bsky.social
Patricia Mrazek
@patriciam-ecology.bsky.social
Aspiring microbial ecologist, interested in community responses to Climate Change.
MSc Ecology Evolution and Biodiversity, University of Edinburgh '24
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Call for Polar Early Career Input on International Polar Year Priorities
Help make sure the global polar ECR community is fully represented. Fill out the priority input form by 23:59 GMT on 11 June.
psecco.org/news/be-sure...

@polarsecco.bsky.social
June 2, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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🌍🔬 Early Career Polar Scientists! Join us for an Online Peer Review Workshop 🧊

🗓 May 7 | ⏰ 9–10am PT

🧠 Keynote by Prof. Pete Convey + Panel with experts NASA, NSF & more!

🎯 Get peer review tips, ask your questions!

🔗 bas-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/98922453196

#PolarScience #ECR #PeerReview #ScienceTwitter
April 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Surviving AND thriving?

This newly-discovered limpet from the Arctic is an icon for our times.

⏬ Good under pressure (3,053m deep)
🧊 Happy in freezing waters
❤️‍🔥 ALSO fine on 300°C hydrothermal vents
🧪 Fine with acidic water dissolving its shell...
💗 ...because it grows new shell from inside!

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March 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Looking for a new work bestie? We have options 🐧

We're looking for boating officers, divers, chefs, technicians, plant operators and more to work with us at British Antarctic Survey research stations.

These are jobs unlike any other, in one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

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February 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Thanks to @patriciam-ecology.bsky.social (TWIC) for organising today’s outdoor workshop at Newington Cemetery, #Edinburgh, & thanks to all participants. Here are some of today’s records, starting with #ladybirds … (IDs on photos). #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.
February 16, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Interested in butterfly recording & conservation? 🦋

Join the UK Butterfly Recorders' Meeting on Saturday 29 March!

This is a free online event with talks by butterfly experts from around the world. 🌏

Book now 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/butterflies/...

📷: Marsh Fritillary - Mark Searle
February 16, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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If you prefer the written word, Ella has also authored an explainer for @carbonbrief.org ⬇️

"Atmospheric rivers are bringing rain to the frozen slopes of West Antarctica, hitting the ice shelves that play a major role in holding back rapidly retreating glaciers."

www.carbonbrief.org/guest-post-h...
Guest post: How atmospheric rivers are bringing rain to West Antarctica  - Carbon Brief
“Atmospheric rivers” are bringing rain to the frozen slopes of the West Antarctic ice sheet
www.carbonbrief.org
February 14, 2025 at 11:27 AM