Professor Jodie Rummer
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Professor of marine biology at James Cook University, Australia - #biodiversity #coralreefs #fish #sharks #stress #physiology #evolution #conservation #climatechange #physioshark #TEDx #LGBTQ #STEM
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Jodie Rummer: For the love of sharks - Oceanographic
We chat to Dr Jodie Rummer, a marine biologist who investigates how climate change impacts the physiology of juvenile reef sharks.
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Interviewed w/ Oceanographic Magazine for #IWD2025 & feature on women in ocean science – my journey, incredible resilience of sharks, & why advocating for our oceans is more important than ever. 🌊🪸🦈
🔗 Full interview: oceanographicmagazine.com/features/jod...
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🔗 Full interview: oceanographicmagazine.com/features/jod...
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Our son, Rohan, is doing something extraordinary for his 18th birthday, & @scidocmartin.bsky.social & I are so proud.
He's partnered with Headspace to run 100km, raising money for this wonderful organisation!
If you can share or donate, we'd be very grateful!
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He's partnered with Headspace to run 100km, raising money for this wonderful organisation!
If you can share or donate, we'd be very grateful!
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November 20, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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Marine wildlife fleeing to poles due to global heating as Australian oceans face ‘uncharted’ future. The rules that we’ve been relying on for ocean protection and conservation… they’re going to have to evolve.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Marine wildlife fleeing to poles due to global heating as Australian oceans face ‘uncharted’ future
From 2040 onwards the average year for marine ecosystems is likely to be more extreme than the worst years experienced up until 2015, researchers say
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Marine wildlife fleeing to poles due to global heating as Australian oceans face ‘uncharted’ future. The rules that we’ve been relying on for ocean protection and conservation… they’re going to have to evolve.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
At COP30 numbers are jaw-dropping: 1 in 25 participants is a fossil-fuel lobbyist. If change is going to come from within, then this isn’t a cameo, it’s control. We need institutional integrity & transparency - not just token seats at the table. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#ClimateAction
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Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters Out
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:24 PM
At COP30 numbers are jaw-dropping: 1 in 25 participants is a fossil-fuel lobbyist. If change is going to come from within, then this isn’t a cameo, it’s control. We need institutional integrity & transparency - not just token seats at the table. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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“The National Marine Fisheries Service announced today that it will form a federal task force to curb Pacific humpback whale entanglements in fishing gear. Dozens of humpbacks are entangled off the Pacific Coast every year.”
biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press...
biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press...
November 14, 2025 at 12:33 AM
“The National Marine Fisheries Service announced today that it will form a federal task force to curb Pacific humpback whale entanglements in fishing gear. Dozens of humpbacks are entangled off the Pacific Coast every year.”
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biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press...
Australia is reshaping its national environment laws, but EPBC Act reforms still leave big gaps. Weak standards, political exemptions, & no accountability for climate impacts = risks for nature. Strong, enforceable protections matter - especially now. biodiversitycouncil.org.au/resources/ge...
Getting the EPBC Act right | Biodiversity Council Australia
Our factsheet outlines the strengths, weaknesses, and recommended improvements to the Australian Government’s proposed environmental law reforms.
biodiversitycouncil.org.au
November 14, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Australia is reshaping its national environment laws, but EPBC Act reforms still leave big gaps. Weak standards, political exemptions, & no accountability for climate impacts = risks for nature. Strong, enforceable protections matter - especially now. biodiversitycouncil.org.au/resources/ge...
Heartbreaking loss: juvenile humpback whale (~8m) entangled & drowned in shark net off NSW coast. Shark nets don’t necessarily do what we assume -- protect beach-goers -- and pose serious risks to sharks, whales, dolphins, turtles, and other non-target animals.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Juvenile humpback whale dies off NSW coast while entangled in shark net
It is the first whale to have died out of 15 entangled in shark nets on Australia’s east coast so far this year
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Heartbreaking loss: juvenile humpback whale (~8m) entangled & drowned in shark net off NSW coast. Shark nets don’t necessarily do what we assume -- protect beach-goers -- and pose serious risks to sharks, whales, dolphins, turtles, and other non-target animals.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Reposted by Professor Jodie Rummer
Great Barrier Reef was saved - for a while
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Half a century ago, the Great Barrier Reef was to be drilled for oil. It was saved – for a time
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theconversation.com/half-a-centu...
Half a century ago, the Great Barrier Reef was to be drilled for oil. It was saved – for a time
In the late 1960s, oil and gas companies began exploring the Great Barrier Reef for oil. It took campaigners, unionists and a royal commission to protect the reef.
theconversation.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Great Barrier Reef was saved - for a while
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You can have your (crab)cake & eat it too! Well said! #sustainabilitypossibilities 🦀🐟🐠🐡🍤🎣
“The science is clear—we can have sustainable seafood and healthy oceans.” — @whysharksmatter.bsky.social
Watch this film on why saving the sea doesn’t mean giving up seafood.
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Watch this film on why saving the sea doesn’t mean giving up seafood.
🎥 Explore more from #TomorrowsCatch: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...
September 26, 2025 at 2:04 AM
You can have your (crab)cake & eat it too! Well said! #sustainabilitypossibilities 🦀🐟🐠🐡🍤🎣
But dozens of Australian scientists, including some of the country’s top climate researchers, wrote Albanese this week expressing dismay at the target, imploring the government “to go further”.
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#climatecrisis
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#climatecrisis
Unite to end wars and tackle climate crisis, Australian PM tells UN in veiled swipe at US isolationism
Australia’s prime minister Anthony Albanese also resurrects bid for temporary seat on UN security council
www.theguardian.com
September 25, 2025 at 6:58 AM
But dozens of Australian scientists, including some of the country’s top climate researchers, wrote Albanese this week expressing dismay at the target, imploring the government “to go further”.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
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#climatecrisis
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We’re back in the shark nurseries next week 🦈
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September 25, 2025 at 5:22 AM
We’re back in the shark nurseries next week 🦈
Early support helps most — grab a tee/singlet/jumper/hoodie (order-on-demand). 100% of profits fund shark science, students, outreach & advocacy. Ships worldwide.
Shop: www.bonfire.com/physioshark-...
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Early support helps most — grab a tee/singlet/jumper/hoodie (order-on-demand). 100% of profits fund shark science, students, outreach & advocacy. Ships worldwide.
Shop: www.bonfire.com/physioshark-...
#Physioshark #SharkScience
Half a century ago, the Great Barrier Reef was to be drilled for oil. It was saved – for a time
theconversation.com/half-a-centu...
theconversation.com/half-a-centu...
Half a century ago, the Great Barrier Reef was to be drilled for oil. It was saved – for a time
In the late 1960s, oil and gas companies began exploring the Great Barrier Reef for oil. It took campaigners, unionists and a royal commission to protect the reef.
theconversation.com
September 10, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Half a century ago, the Great Barrier Reef was to be drilled for oil. It was saved – for a time
theconversation.com/half-a-centu...
theconversation.com/half-a-centu...
Eight of the top 10 online shows are spreading climate misinformation yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/04/eigh...
Eight of the top 10 online shows are spreading climate misinformation » Yale Climate Connections
Often backed by large advertising budgets, a new breed of climate denial is gaining popularity.
yaleclimateconnections.org
September 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Eight of the top 10 online shows are spreading climate misinformation yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/04/eigh...
50 years of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act… what were the initial drivers? What does it mean now in a time of 30 by 30? theconversation.com/half-a-centu...
Half a century ago, the Great Barrier Reef was to be drilled for oil. It was saved – for a time
In the late 1960s, oil and gas companies began exploring the Great Barrier Reef for oil. It took campaigners, unionists and a royal commission to protect the reef.
theconversation.com
September 6, 2025 at 4:56 AM
50 years of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act… what were the initial drivers? What does it mean now in a time of 30 by 30? theconversation.com/half-a-centu...
Baby shark season is nearly here 🌊🦈
Since 2013 Physioshark has built a 12-year dataset (~1800 pups). Support climate change research on reef shark nurseries, student training, outreach, & advocacy. Tees, singlets, hoodies. 100% profits to the lab.
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Since 2013 Physioshark has built a 12-year dataset (~1800 pups). Support climate change research on reef shark nurseries, student training, outreach, & advocacy. Tees, singlets, hoodies. 100% profits to the lab.
Shop: shorturl.at/SKFfX
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September 4, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Baby shark season is nearly here 🌊🦈
Since 2013 Physioshark has built a 12-year dataset (~1800 pups). Support climate change research on reef shark nurseries, student training, outreach, & advocacy. Tees, singlets, hoodies. 100% profits to the lab.
Shop: shorturl.at/SKFfX
#Physioshark #SharkScience
Since 2013 Physioshark has built a 12-year dataset (~1800 pups). Support climate change research on reef shark nurseries, student training, outreach, & advocacy. Tees, singlets, hoodies. 100% profits to the lab.
Shop: shorturl.at/SKFfX
#Physioshark #SharkScience
Reposted by Professor Jodie Rummer
Newborn reef sharks are ninja swimmers! 🥷🦈⚡️ Our latest study shows pups can dodge predators in under 20ms. A reminder of how amazing—and vulnerable—shark nursery habitats are. Read more via @jcuofficial.bsky.social : www.jcu.edu.au/news/release...
Newborn sharks swim like ‘ninjas’ to avoid predator attacks
New research shows that baby blacktip reef sharks use warm waters to boost their escape performance from adult sharks, barracudas and other predators.
www.jcu.edu.au
August 28, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Reposted by Professor Jodie Rummer
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August 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Friends, I am offering a free online 2-hour crash course in how to write and publish a scientific paper, perfect for early career scientists and students considering writing their first paper soon.
All information can be found in this link:
www.southernfriedscience.com/im-offering-... 🧪🌎🦑
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Newborn reef sharks are ninja swimmers! 🥷🦈⚡️ Our latest study shows pups can dodge predators in under 20ms. A reminder of how amazing—and vulnerable—shark nursery habitats are. Read more via @jcuofficial.bsky.social : www.jcu.edu.au/news/release...
Newborn sharks swim like ‘ninjas’ to avoid predator attacks
New research shows that baby blacktip reef sharks use warm waters to boost their escape performance from adult sharks, barracudas and other predators.
www.jcu.edu.au
August 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Newborn reef sharks are ninja swimmers! 🥷🦈⚡️ Our latest study shows pups can dodge predators in under 20ms. A reminder of how amazing—and vulnerable—shark nursery habitats are. Read more via @jcuofficial.bsky.social : www.jcu.edu.au/news/release...
Feeling incredibly proud to be featured in Cosmos Magazine in a piece by Dr Richard Musgrove on my journey in fish physiology, climate change, coral reefs, & sharks. Thanks to all the colleagues/students who make this work possible. 🌏🦈🪸
🔗 cosmosmagazine.com/nature/marin...
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Dream of breathing underwater inspired fish physiology career
A gift of snorkelling gear and trip to Florida was all it took to hook 8-year-old Jodie Rummer, now renowned fish physiologist, into marine science.
cosmosmagazine.com
August 18, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Feeling incredibly proud to be featured in Cosmos Magazine in a piece by Dr Richard Musgrove on my journey in fish physiology, climate change, coral reefs, & sharks. Thanks to all the colleagues/students who make this work possible. 🌏🦈🪸
🔗 cosmosmagazine.com/nature/marin...
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🔗 cosmosmagazine.com/nature/marin...
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Thanks for the shout out, and timely as I celebrate my 14-year anniversary as faculty at @jcuofficial.bsky.social !!! Inspire and be inspired. 🦈🪸🌏🌊
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was featured in Cosmos last week. Read to discover how snorkelling as a child inspired her to become the now-renowned fish physiologist specialising in oxygen transport.
Read here: 👉 tinyurl.com/mrtccjun
📸: Gerald Schömbs, Unsplash.
was featured in Cosmos last week. Read to discover how snorkelling as a child inspired her to become the now-renowned fish physiologist specialising in oxygen transport.
Read here: 👉 tinyurl.com/mrtccjun
📸: Gerald Schömbs, Unsplash.
August 18, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Thanks for the shout out, and timely as I celebrate my 14-year anniversary as faculty at @jcuofficial.bsky.social !!! Inspire and be inspired. 🦈🪸🌏🌊
Just out! @conphysjournal.bsky.social led by new PhD Dr José Trujillo w/ @physioshark - warmer waters (thermal sweet-spot) increased acceleration, agility, & response time in newborn blacktip reef sharks 🦈
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August 7, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Just out! @conphysjournal.bsky.social led by new PhD Dr José Trujillo w/ @physioshark - warmer waters (thermal sweet-spot) increased acceleration, agility, & response time in newborn blacktip reef sharks 🦈
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The Great Barrier Reef is a global icon & national treasure, but it's also a frontline casualty of climate change. What happens to the Reef is a warning signal for marine ecosystems globally. We still have time — but only if we act now.
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August 7, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The Great Barrier Reef is a global icon & national treasure, but it's also a frontline casualty of climate change. What happens to the Reef is a warning signal for marine ecosystems globally. We still have time — but only if we act now.
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Reposted by Professor Jodie Rummer
With @sjcfishy.bsky.social @andreafuller.bsky.social @craigefranklin.bsky.social @calebhasler.bsky.social @physiologyfish.bsky.social & more.
July 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Reposted by Professor Jodie Rummer
🐦 Frédéric Dwyer-Samuel from the Nunatsiavut Government shares how cooperation between Indigenous communities, governments & academics is improving understanding of the impacts of oil spills 🛢️ on marine birds.
July 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM
🐦 Frédéric Dwyer-Samuel from the Nunatsiavut Government shares how cooperation between Indigenous communities, governments & academics is improving understanding of the impacts of oil spills 🛢️ on marine birds.
Reposted by Professor Jodie Rummer
Featuring...
🐊 Insights from Robert & Terri Irwin on the decades long study of saltwater crocodiles at the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve.
🐊 Insights from Robert & Terri Irwin on the decades long study of saltwater crocodiles at the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve.
July 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Featuring...
🐊 Insights from Robert & Terri Irwin on the decades long study of saltwater crocodiles at the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve.
🐊 Insights from Robert & Terri Irwin on the decades long study of saltwater crocodiles at the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve.
Reposted by Professor Jodie Rummer
Translating #Conservation research into meaningful action requires collaboration between multiple stakeholders 🤝.
This #Perspective includes case studies & guidance for co-produced research. #CoProduction
With emphasis on generating effective & inclusive outcomes.
➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp... 🌎
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This #Perspective includes case studies & guidance for co-produced research. #CoProduction
With emphasis on generating effective & inclusive outcomes.
➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp... 🌎
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July 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Translating #Conservation research into meaningful action requires collaboration between multiple stakeholders 🤝.
This #Perspective includes case studies & guidance for co-produced research. #CoProduction
With emphasis on generating effective & inclusive outcomes.
➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp... 🌎
🧵
This #Perspective includes case studies & guidance for co-produced research. #CoProduction
With emphasis on generating effective & inclusive outcomes.
➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp... 🌎
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