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Callum Roberts
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Professor of Marine Conservation, University of Exeter, UK.
Chief Scientist Convex Seascape Survey; Advisor to Blue Marine Foundation, Maldives Coral Institute, BBC Blue Planet III, CORDAP; Trustee of Nekton; Author of Reef Life: An Underwater Memoir.
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Still hope for coral reefs. Using 28-years of data in Seychelles, we find reefs recovering 4-5 years faster from the 2016 bleaching event, than they did after 1998. Also, a reef that had regime-shifted to macroalgae for over 15 years, is recovering to coral.

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Increased resilience and a regime shift reversal through repeat mass coral bleaching
Assessing coral reefs across the inner Seychelles islands, using a 28-year dataset, we document faster coral recovery from the 2016 than the 1998 marine heatwave events. Further, a reef that had regi....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
January 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Exciting to see this informative article in @thetimesoflondon.bsky.social this weekend, w/ Ceri Lewis discussing the work of the Convex Seascape Survey - the pioneering global research partnership w/ Blue Marine Foundation, Convex Insurance and the Uni of Exeter ⬇️

#bluecarbon #climatechange 🦑🌍🧪
Mud worms: the scientists’ secret weapon for saving the world
From Scotland to South Africa the hunt is on for burrowing invertebrates who could hold the key to carbon capture
www.thetimes.co.uk
April 22, 2024 at 9:45 AM
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Exciting position just shared from our Honorary Professor Heather Koldewey at ZSL. 🦑🌍🧪
careers.zsl.org/vacancies/33...
#conservation #jobs #marine #needtorefreshhowtodoBlueSky
October 22, 2024 at 7:31 PM
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Come and Join us! 🧪🌍🦑
Join our team!

We're looking for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Marine Ecology and Conservation to support our partnership with the University of Khorfakkan, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

To find out and apply, visit: jobs.ac.uk/job/DKJ244/l...

#ConservationJobs #ConservationCareers #MarineResearch
October 28, 2024 at 2:57 PM
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World leaders are meeting now in Colombia for #COP16

They will discuss the 30x30 goal to protect 30% of the world’s land and ocean by 2030

Progress so far has been too slow - as outlined by @profcallum.bsky.social in this article in @uk.theconversation.com #ExeteratCOP16 @uniofexeter.bsky.social
New report reveals that targets to save 30% of the ocean by 2030 aren’t being met
Since 2022, the network of global ocean-protected areas has grown by only 0.5% to 8.3%.
theconversation.com
October 22, 2024 at 11:44 AM
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Say it isn't so Norway 🇳🇴😟
"This is about greed not need and will come at a significant cost to our environment for present and future generations," says conservationist Matthew Gianni.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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First approval for controversial seabed mining worries scientists
Researchers say the Norwegian government ignored warnings of potential ecosystem harm. Researchers say the Norwegian government ignored warnings of potential ecosystem harm.
www.nature.com
January 11, 2024 at 6:05 PM
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Excited to visit @uniofexeter.bsky.social at Penryn to talk about ocean currents and the Indian Ocean!! Thank you very much to Exeter Marine, ConScience, and SIF for hosting.
We are co-hosting a guest seminar from @nvogtvincent.bsky.social with @uniofexeter.bsky.social ConScience & Seychelles Island Foundation (SIF)! 🙌

📅 16th Jan 1-2pm, DDM A

"No island is truly isolated: how ocean currents connect coral reefs & transport pollution across the western Indian Ocean" 🌊
January 4, 2024 at 11:09 AM
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Happy Holidays to all!
From the festive parrotfish, Scarus festivus. 🐟
December 24, 2023 at 3:21 PM
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We have a new article on our blog, discussing the journey & experiences of our MSc Marine Environmental Management alumna Tara, who is now undertaking a PhD at the University of Exeter, Cornwall as part of the Convex Seascape Survey project!

sites.exeter.ac.uk/exetermarine...

#ExeterMarine 🧪🌍🦑
December 18, 2023 at 2:56 PM
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Today I was lucky enough to visit the #deepsea in the #PiscesVI submersible as part of the #OceanCensus mission to discover new species in Macaronesia.
December 12, 2023 at 11:32 PM
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Our Courses:

Applied Data Science (Ecology and Evolution) MSc

Conservation and Biodiversity MSc

Evolutionary and Behavioural Ecology MSc

Evolutionary and Environmental Microbiology MSc

Marine Environmental Management MSc

Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation MSc

@exetercec.bsky.social
November 22, 2023 at 11:48 AM
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Our courses provide opportunities to build advanced understanding of evolutionary biology, behavioural ecology & animal behaviour, acquire techniques for monitoring populations & communities, & explore implications of #conservation policy

www.exeter.ac.uk/study/gses/o...

#ExeterGSES 🌏🧪🦊
November 22, 2023 at 11:47 AM
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Cool job! Assistant Professor in Marine Invertebrate Biodiversity at the University of Florida.
#AcademicSky 🧪🦑🦐🦞🦀🐙

explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/52...
University of Florida - Details - Assistant Professor Position in Marine Invertebrate Biodiversity
explore.jobs.ufl.edu
November 22, 2023 at 3:23 PM
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LOVE #EVOLUTION? LOVE #BEHAVIOUR?
Join our MSc in Evolutionary & Behavioural Ecology @UniExeCEC in Cornwall,UK
We're training the next generation of researchers!
Check it out: tinyurl.com/yc38m3m4
Get in touch: I'm the course Director
Check out all of our ecology MScs @exetergses.bsky.social 👇🤟🌍🦠🧪🦉
Our courses provide opportunities to build advanced understanding of evolutionary biology, behavioural ecology & animal behaviour, acquire techniques for monitoring populations & communities, & explore implications of #conservation policy

www.exeter.ac.uk/study/gses/o...

#ExeterGSES 🌏🧪🦊
November 22, 2023 at 8:03 PM
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🇲🇽 joining the forces to #DefendTheDeep @deepseaconserve.bsky.social
November 22, 2023 at 10:05 PM
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Hot on the heels of the UK, Mexico takes us to 24 countries calling for a precautionary pause, moratorium, or ban on #deepseamining!

Summed up in this beautiful tile by @deepseaconserve.bsky.social
November 22, 2023 at 10:34 AM
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We are extremely grateful to our #alumni community for supporting the Exeter Marine Fund, which is helping to facilitate activity amongst students of all levels studying within the marine sector at
@uniofexeter.bsky.social @uniofexeternews.bsky.social
November 9, 2023 at 3:04 PM
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We’re counting down to COP28, where we're hope to make our biggest impact to date. We'll be leading some high-profile reports on the Climate Crisis and have a wide range of activities planned, including a programme of climate-inspired art and education.
November 9, 2023 at 1:24 PM
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November 16, 2023 at 10:09 AM
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Our MSc programmes:

Environmental Policy and Society MSc

Sustainable Business Management: Environment MSc

Sustainable Business Management: Tourism

MSc Sustainable Development MSc

Sustainable Futures MRes

#ExeterGSES #ExeterMarine #ExeterESI #ExeterCEC
November 16, 2023 at 2:16 PM