University of Exeter CEC
@uniexecec.bsky.social
The Centre for Ecology and Conservation uses research and education to understand ecology, evolution and solutions to the global biodiversity crisis.
For International Basking Shark day, let's take a look at another Important Shark and Ray Area designation!
Researchers at the University of Exeter have contributed to the designation of the North East Atlantic ISRA - a migratory corridor from Norway to the Iberian Peninsula 🦈
Researchers at the University of Exeter have contributed to the designation of the North East Atlantic ISRA - a migratory corridor from Norway to the Iberian Peninsula 🦈
November 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
For International Basking Shark day, let's take a look at another Important Shark and Ray Area designation!
Researchers at the University of Exeter have contributed to the designation of the North East Atlantic ISRA - a migratory corridor from Norway to the Iberian Peninsula 🦈
Researchers at the University of Exeter have contributed to the designation of the North East Atlantic ISRA - a migratory corridor from Norway to the Iberian Peninsula 🦈
Join us tomorrow for an exciting talk on "Genomes, genes and microbes; understanding host-pathogen coevolution using island populations of birds" as part of the CEC Seminar Series!
October 8, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Join us tomorrow for an exciting talk on "Genomes, genes and microbes; understanding host-pathogen coevolution using island populations of birds" as part of the CEC Seminar Series!
Research led by the University of Exeter @exetermarine.bsky.social has helped secure Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) status for the Isles of Scilly archipelago! 👇🦈🌊
October 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Research led by the University of Exeter @exetermarine.bsky.social has helped secure Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) status for the Isles of Scilly archipelago! 👇🦈🌊
Day five on our Azores undergraduate field trip!
A morning on the RIB deploying BRUVs (exciting BRUV footage coming soon!) and watching dolphins, sei whales and sperm whales, followed by a beach microplastic activity in the afternoon!
#ExeterCEC #MarineBiology #BRUV #Dolphins #Whales #Azores
A morning on the RIB deploying BRUVs (exciting BRUV footage coming soon!) and watching dolphins, sei whales and sperm whales, followed by a beach microplastic activity in the afternoon!
#ExeterCEC #MarineBiology #BRUV #Dolphins #Whales #Azores
September 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Day five on our Azores undergraduate field trip!
A morning on the RIB deploying BRUVs (exciting BRUV footage coming soon!) and watching dolphins, sei whales and sperm whales, followed by a beach microplastic activity in the afternoon!
#ExeterCEC #MarineBiology #BRUV #Dolphins #Whales #Azores
A morning on the RIB deploying BRUVs (exciting BRUV footage coming soon!) and watching dolphins, sei whales and sperm whales, followed by a beach microplastic activity in the afternoon!
#ExeterCEC #MarineBiology #BRUV #Dolphins #Whales #Azores
Day three consisted of sunrise sea swims with views of Pico mountain, lectures at the Department of Oceanography and Fish (part of the University of the Azores), lunch at the beach and fish dissections as part of a fisheries monitoring programme!
September 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Day three consisted of sunrise sea swims with views of Pico mountain, lectures at the Department of Oceanography and Fish (part of the University of the Azores), lunch at the beach and fish dissections as part of a fisheries monitoring programme!
Photo dump from day three of our Azores undergraduate field trip!
#ExeterCEC #MarineBiology #Azores #Fisheries #Faial
#ExeterCEC #MarineBiology #Azores #Fisheries #Faial
September 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Photo dump from day three of our Azores undergraduate field trip!
#ExeterCEC #MarineBiology #Azores #Fisheries #Faial
#ExeterCEC #MarineBiology #Azores #Fisheries #Faial
Photo dump from the 2nd day of our Azores undergraduate field trip!
A day of cetaceans, visiting the sperm whale museum and watching striped, spotted and bottlenose dolphins as well as sei whales and humpbacks!
(more cetacean footage to come!)
#MarineBiology #Azores #FieldTrip
A day of cetaceans, visiting the sperm whale museum and watching striped, spotted and bottlenose dolphins as well as sei whales and humpbacks!
(more cetacean footage to come!)
#MarineBiology #Azores #FieldTrip
September 17, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Photo dump from the 2nd day of our Azores undergraduate field trip!
A day of cetaceans, visiting the sperm whale museum and watching striped, spotted and bottlenose dolphins as well as sei whales and humpbacks!
(more cetacean footage to come!)
#MarineBiology #Azores #FieldTrip
A day of cetaceans, visiting the sperm whale museum and watching striped, spotted and bottlenose dolphins as well as sei whales and humpbacks!
(more cetacean footage to come!)
#MarineBiology #Azores #FieldTrip
Are you a current student with us and want a part-time job running our social media platforms?
Our social media manager position is up for grabs!
If you’re interested, contact Chris Laing (C.G.Laing@exeter.ac.uk) for all enquiries and applications!
#ExeterCEC #StudentJobs #SocialMedia
Our social media manager position is up for grabs!
If you’re interested, contact Chris Laing (C.G.Laing@exeter.ac.uk) for all enquiries and applications!
#ExeterCEC #StudentJobs #SocialMedia
August 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Are you a current student with us and want a part-time job running our social media platforms?
Our social media manager position is up for grabs!
If you’re interested, contact Chris Laing (C.G.Laing@exeter.ac.uk) for all enquiries and applications!
#ExeterCEC #StudentJobs #SocialMedia
Our social media manager position is up for grabs!
If you’re interested, contact Chris Laing (C.G.Laing@exeter.ac.uk) for all enquiries and applications!
#ExeterCEC #StudentJobs #SocialMedia
Falling vulture numbers in the Americas could have serious implications for public health and ecosystems, new research has found.
A first-of-its-kind study in Costa Rica revealed that pig carcasses take twice as long to decompose if vultures are not present to provide their rapid recycling services.
A first-of-its-kind study in Costa Rica revealed that pig carcasses take twice as long to decompose if vultures are not present to provide their rapid recycling services.
July 31, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Falling vulture numbers in the Americas could have serious implications for public health and ecosystems, new research has found.
A first-of-its-kind study in Costa Rica revealed that pig carcasses take twice as long to decompose if vultures are not present to provide their rapid recycling services.
A first-of-its-kind study in Costa Rica revealed that pig carcasses take twice as long to decompose if vultures are not present to provide their rapid recycling services.
A new study from Exeter CEC researchers Benjamin Fitkov-Norris and Benno Simmons as well as Matthew Witt from Exeter Marine has found that offshore wind farms function as de facto marine reserves, limiting fishing without formal legal protections.
July 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
A new study from Exeter CEC researchers Benjamin Fitkov-Norris and Benno Simmons as well as Matthew Witt from Exeter Marine has found that offshore wind farms function as de facto marine reserves, limiting fishing without formal legal protections.
Looking for a job in conservation? Look no further!
Visit the organisation’s website for more information and remember you can contact the careers hub for help with your applications!
#ExeterCEC #Conservation #ConservationJobs #NatureJobs #UKConservation
Visit the organisation’s website for more information and remember you can contact the careers hub for help with your applications!
#ExeterCEC #Conservation #ConservationJobs #NatureJobs #UKConservation
July 16, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Looking for a job in conservation? Look no further!
Visit the organisation’s website for more information and remember you can contact the careers hub for help with your applications!
#ExeterCEC #Conservation #ConservationJobs #NatureJobs #UKConservation
Visit the organisation’s website for more information and remember you can contact the careers hub for help with your applications!
#ExeterCEC #Conservation #ConservationJobs #NatureJobs #UKConservation
A wonderful first week with visiting marine biology students from the University of Khorfakkan!
We've explored the local area, learnt about marine research conducted at the UoE Centre for Ecology and Conservation and experienced both lab and field work.
#ExeterCEC #MarineBiology #Undergrad
We've explored the local area, learnt about marine research conducted at the UoE Centre for Ecology and Conservation and experienced both lab and field work.
#ExeterCEC #MarineBiology #Undergrad
July 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
A wonderful first week with visiting marine biology students from the University of Khorfakkan!
We've explored the local area, learnt about marine research conducted at the UoE Centre for Ecology and Conservation and experienced both lab and field work.
#ExeterCEC #MarineBiology #Undergrad
We've explored the local area, learnt about marine research conducted at the UoE Centre for Ecology and Conservation and experienced both lab and field work.
#ExeterCEC #MarineBiology #Undergrad
Spotted in the critically endangered southern resident killer whale population, the whales were seen biting off pieces of kelp and rubbing them between their bodies — likely to strengthen social bonds, reduce stress, and maintain skin health.
June 24, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Spotted in the critically endangered southern resident killer whale population, the whales were seen biting off pieces of kelp and rubbing them between their bodies — likely to strengthen social bonds, reduce stress, and maintain skin health.
Killer whales are using kelp as tools — not just for play, but to massage each other!
This newly discovered behaviour, called allokelping, is the first evidence of tool-making in marine mammals.
Drone footage revealed it’s not rare — it’s widespread and deeply social.
This newly discovered behaviour, called allokelping, is the first evidence of tool-making in marine mammals.
Drone footage revealed it’s not rare — it’s widespread and deeply social.
June 24, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Killer whales are using kelp as tools — not just for play, but to massage each other!
This newly discovered behaviour, called allokelping, is the first evidence of tool-making in marine mammals.
Drone footage revealed it’s not rare — it’s widespread and deeply social.
This newly discovered behaviour, called allokelping, is the first evidence of tool-making in marine mammals.
Drone footage revealed it’s not rare — it’s widespread and deeply social.
New Post Doc opportunity alert with the CGES!
This role will be working across two projects which have a focus on the climate and carbon: the Convex Seascape Survey and the European Space Agency!
Application deadline: 8th July 2025
jobs.exeter.ac.uk (ref: Q04845)
#ExeterCEC #MarineCarbon
This role will be working across two projects which have a focus on the climate and carbon: the Convex Seascape Survey and the European Space Agency!
Application deadline: 8th July 2025
jobs.exeter.ac.uk (ref: Q04845)
#ExeterCEC #MarineCarbon
June 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM
New Post Doc opportunity alert with the CGES!
This role will be working across two projects which have a focus on the climate and carbon: the Convex Seascape Survey and the European Space Agency!
Application deadline: 8th July 2025
jobs.exeter.ac.uk (ref: Q04845)
#ExeterCEC #MarineCarbon
This role will be working across two projects which have a focus on the climate and carbon: the Convex Seascape Survey and the European Space Agency!
Application deadline: 8th July 2025
jobs.exeter.ac.uk (ref: Q04845)
#ExeterCEC #MarineCarbon
Take part in survey about health risks of freshwater bathing!
To learn more and take the survey, visit: www.ecehh.org/news/health-...
#WildSwimming #RiverPollution #FreshwaterPollution #ExeterCEC
To learn more and take the survey, visit: www.ecehh.org/news/health-...
#WildSwimming #RiverPollution #FreshwaterPollution #ExeterCEC
June 17, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Take part in survey about health risks of freshwater bathing!
To learn more and take the survey, visit: www.ecehh.org/news/health-...
#WildSwimming #RiverPollution #FreshwaterPollution #ExeterCEC
To learn more and take the survey, visit: www.ecehh.org/news/health-...
#WildSwimming #RiverPollution #FreshwaterPollution #ExeterCEC
Join us for this week's CEC seminar!
This week's seminar speaker is Emma Cunningham from the The University of Edinburgh on "The impact of parasitism and disease in migratory seabird populations"
1PM, Thursday 19th June
Chapel Lecture Theatre
#Seabirds #ExeterCEC #WildlifeDisease
This week's seminar speaker is Emma Cunningham from the The University of Edinburgh on "The impact of parasitism and disease in migratory seabird populations"
1PM, Thursday 19th June
Chapel Lecture Theatre
#Seabirds #ExeterCEC #WildlifeDisease
June 16, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Join us for this week's CEC seminar!
This week's seminar speaker is Emma Cunningham from the The University of Edinburgh on "The impact of parasitism and disease in migratory seabird populations"
1PM, Thursday 19th June
Chapel Lecture Theatre
#Seabirds #ExeterCEC #WildlifeDisease
This week's seminar speaker is Emma Cunningham from the The University of Edinburgh on "The impact of parasitism and disease in migratory seabird populations"
1PM, Thursday 19th June
Chapel Lecture Theatre
#Seabirds #ExeterCEC #WildlifeDisease