Phil Allman
@phil-allman.bsky.social
I am a marine biologist, researcher, and professor. I am an avid SCUBA diver, nature lover, photographer, and birdwatcher.
Lettuce sea slug - Florida Keys, April 2025
April 20, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Lettuce sea slug - Florida Keys, April 2025
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We have some GOOD NEWS! 🎉
Courts ruled that a massive oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf was illegal, which could help protect this critical habitat from drilling. This is a win for our ocean and our planet: apnews.com/article/offs...
Courts ruled that a massive oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf was illegal, which could help protect this critical habitat from drilling. This is a win for our ocean and our planet: apnews.com/article/offs...
Biden administration offshore oil and gas lease in Gulf Coast is unlawful, federal judge says
A federal judge has ruled that more than 109,000 square miles of Gulf Coast federal were unlawfully opened up for offshore drilling leases.
apnews.com
April 2, 2025 at 12:22 PM
We have some GOOD NEWS! 🎉
Courts ruled that a massive oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf was illegal, which could help protect this critical habitat from drilling. This is a win for our ocean and our planet: apnews.com/article/offs...
Courts ruled that a massive oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf was illegal, which could help protect this critical habitat from drilling. This is a win for our ocean and our planet: apnews.com/article/offs...
Reposted by Phil Allman
The extraordinary reason why scientists are collecting sea turtle tears
->Vox | #SeaTurtle #Science | More info from EcoSearch
->Vox | #SeaTurtle #Science | More info from EcoSearch
The extraordinary reason why scientists are collecting sea turtle tears
is an environmental correspondent at Vox, covering biodiversity loss and climate change. Before joining Vox, he was a senior energy reporter at Business Insider. Benji previously worked as a wildlife researcher. Each year, in late spring and early summer, female...
www.vox.com
April 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Reposted by Phil Allman
New collaborative study finds 45% of sampled marine turtle nesting beaches worldwide are contaminated by microplastics.
Full paper - www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
🐢🦑🌍🌐🧪🌊
#AcademicSky #SeaTurtles @brendangodley.bsky.social @zarabotterell.bsky.social
Full paper - www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
🐢🦑🌍🌐🧪🌊
#AcademicSky #SeaTurtles @brendangodley.bsky.social @zarabotterell.bsky.social
March 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
New collaborative study finds 45% of sampled marine turtle nesting beaches worldwide are contaminated by microplastics.
Full paper - www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
🐢🦑🌍🌐🧪🌊
#AcademicSky #SeaTurtles @brendangodley.bsky.social @zarabotterell.bsky.social
Full paper - www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
🐢🦑🌍🌐🧪🌊
#AcademicSky #SeaTurtles @brendangodley.bsky.social @zarabotterell.bsky.social
#ISTS#43 is underway with a full day of regional meetings. I am proud to say the Africa Regional Meeting was the most attended one we have ever had. We heard project reports from over 30 speakers!!!
March 23, 2025 at 5:16 PM
#ISTS#43 is underway with a full day of regional meetings. I am proud to say the Africa Regional Meeting was the most attended one we have ever had. We heard project reports from over 30 speakers!!!
24,000 acres burned so far between Miami and the Florida Keys. Lots of road closures so it took me 5 hours last night to travel a distance that typically takes about 45 minutes.
March 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
24,000 acres burned so far between Miami and the Florida Keys. Lots of road closures so it took me 5 hours last night to travel a distance that typically takes about 45 minutes.
All roads in and out of the FL Keys are closed right now. Internet is down and phone service is spotty (Verizon).
March 19, 2025 at 1:22 AM
All roads in and out of the FL Keys are closed right now. Internet is down and phone service is spotty (Verizon).
Reposted by Phil Allman
Each year, millions of tons of plastic waste enter our ocean. Every second counts in addressing this crisis.
For every $2 you give, $1 will go toward removing ocean plastics, and the other $1 invests in solutions to prevent plastics from entering our ocean in the first place.
🎁 🌊: bit.ly/41CXCUQ
For every $2 you give, $1 will go toward removing ocean plastics, and the other $1 invests in solutions to prevent plastics from entering our ocean in the first place.
🎁 🌊: bit.ly/41CXCUQ
March 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Each year, millions of tons of plastic waste enter our ocean. Every second counts in addressing this crisis.
For every $2 you give, $1 will go toward removing ocean plastics, and the other $1 invests in solutions to prevent plastics from entering our ocean in the first place.
🎁 🌊: bit.ly/41CXCUQ
For every $2 you give, $1 will go toward removing ocean plastics, and the other $1 invests in solutions to prevent plastics from entering our ocean in the first place.
🎁 🌊: bit.ly/41CXCUQ
Did you know that you can raise money for your favorite organization just by running? Check out #charitymiles
March 18, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Did you know that you can raise money for your favorite organization just by running? Check out #charitymiles
Reposted by Phil Allman
🧪 Seabirds and Plastic
New research shows seabird chicks that ingest plastic suffer multiorgan failure and neurodegeneration - even if they look healthy.
Plastic pollution is more than an eyesore - it is a biological threat.
🔗 www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
#SciComm #Seabirds #Plastic
New research shows seabird chicks that ingest plastic suffer multiorgan failure and neurodegeneration - even if they look healthy.
Plastic pollution is more than an eyesore - it is a biological threat.
🔗 www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
#SciComm #Seabirds #Plastic
Seabirds in crisis: Plastic ingestion induces proteomic signatures of multiorgan failure and neurodegeneration
Plastic consumption in seabirds causes blood signatures of widespread organ damage including brain, stomach, kidney, and liver.
www.science.org
March 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
🧪 Seabirds and Plastic
New research shows seabird chicks that ingest plastic suffer multiorgan failure and neurodegeneration - even if they look healthy.
Plastic pollution is more than an eyesore - it is a biological threat.
🔗 www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
#SciComm #Seabirds #Plastic
New research shows seabird chicks that ingest plastic suffer multiorgan failure and neurodegeneration - even if they look healthy.
Plastic pollution is more than an eyesore - it is a biological threat.
🔗 www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
#SciComm #Seabirds #Plastic
I love the contrast of golden soft corals in the blue ocean water. This coral is covered with hundreds of individual polyps that extend their small tentacles into the water column to grab food. It is often to their advantage is grow in areas with strong currents because that helps bring the food!!
March 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I love the contrast of golden soft corals in the blue ocean water. This coral is covered with hundreds of individual polyps that extend their small tentacles into the water column to grab food. It is often to their advantage is grow in areas with strong currents because that helps bring the food!!
Fantastic sunrise this morning in the Florida Keys!! #charitymiles
March 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Fantastic sunrise this morning in the Florida Keys!! #charitymiles
Hi Blue Sky! I am new to the blue sky community but excited to connect with friends as I share some of my favorite photographs - often with stories about the subject.
The prop roots of red mangroves serve as a substrate for many species of sessile and mobile species. Look at all the colors!
The prop roots of red mangroves serve as a substrate for many species of sessile and mobile species. Look at all the colors!
March 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Hi Blue Sky! I am new to the blue sky community but excited to connect with friends as I share some of my favorite photographs - often with stories about the subject.
The prop roots of red mangroves serve as a substrate for many species of sessile and mobile species. Look at all the colors!
The prop roots of red mangroves serve as a substrate for many species of sessile and mobile species. Look at all the colors!