GUYS have you seen this. antarctica on google maps. go look at it. this is tech struggling to process the Sublime

I wrote a paper with @ecoandrew.bsky.social that included some of the policy changes around this and we ended up developing a grad student drinking game around assertions that shark feeding and freedom were synonyms.

How come none of you have ever informed me that Spotted Salamanders have a symbiotic relationship with algae that grow in their eggs (algae supply larvae with oxygen and sugar)? That algae may live within them and pass to future generations? www.scientificamerican.com/blog/artful-...

Happy Bivalventines 💗 Heart cockles are the flatfish of bivalves, opening on their sides. They partner with symbiotic algae to get part of their nutrition! (327) photo source: carnegiemnh.org/warm-those-h...

This argument conflates science and scientists. A person can have an opinion and still conduct unbiased research; that’s essentially what science is for. Both of the statements here can be true, and are not mutually incompatible.

Darwin also famously had beef with the marine iguanas of the Galapagos, writing "The black lava rocks on the beach are frequented by large, most disgusting, clumsy lizards" and calling them "imps of darkness"

This female lemon shark graced us with three great passes this afternoon. We couldn’t figure out which to feature, so here’s all three. What other city but Miami can serve megafauna serving like this?? 🙌🍋🦈🍋🦈🍋🦈 #lemonshark #shark #catwalkswim #coralcity #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #biscaynebay

It’s a striking headline given the…backstory

Important PSA: do not let powerful interests use your love of the planet and desire to conserve it as a bludgeon against marginalized people. Doubt that’s a risk? Well, in a leaked diplomatic cable, the US State Department noted … 1/3

Last year we published the longest post in the more than 17 year history of our science blog. It contains a panel of experts (including me) responding to nearly 50 common questions that people have about marine biology career advice. Please read and share! I'm happy to answer any questions. 🧪🦑🌍

You nerds will appreciate this. I got married on Saturday! It was wonderful. It was at a rare and historic book library, and we leaned into the theme. Table centerpieces were books checked out of our library based on our interests, themed to that tables’ guests. And Eileen made paper roses.

I’ve gotta tell you, we’re having the best time at @whysharksmatter.bsky.social ‘s wedding this weekend!

This actually sounds heavenly. Oh, to be a Greenland shark, and partake of the peace of their dark slowness. Every moment like:

Stingrays feel like wet mushrooms.

Trying to do my part, but it’s a product that un-sells itself.

People who tell me not to drink shark blood: experts People who lie for secret nefarious reasons: experts Conclusion:

The latest in blindingly obvious life advice from me: do not drink Greenland shark blood for non-existent anti-aging benefits.

oo, I have a good one for you, Charles! Leatherback sea turtle shells apparently feel like the meat between your thumb and pointer finger. *eyes glaze over as shameless self-promotion brain parasite takes over* Learn more in my new book, GRIZZLED! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804002...

Mostly not soft. RTing for the "angry waterbed wrapped in sandpaper" description, which is 🤌

Brb, pitching a series of videos similar to 'will it blend' but just answering the question of 'is (thing or creature) soft?'

Being a scientist who can answer this question: also pretty sick.

It’s tragic that late in his life a man who devoted himself to the common good of disease eradication had to watch society walk backwards away from the great work of his life, and towards avoidable mass suffering, disability, and death.

My attempt to explain the skepticism Pacific people have of deep sea mining. Please give it a read and a share. dcjournal.com/applying-ind...

FYI there is a public hearing on proposed changes to shark fishing regulations tomorrow morning, and you can join remotely: Proposed Rule: Revisions to Commercial Atlantic Blacknose and Recreational Atlantic Shark Fisheries Management Measures www.fisheries.noaa.gov/action/propo...

There are just a few weeks left to sign up for my Center for Wildlife Studies "biology and ecology of sharks" online course, which you can take for transfer credit or just to learn something. There's an optional 3-day field research experience in additon to the online lectures and assignments!

Decline is not inevitable. Where fishing mortality has been reduced — through catch limits, retention bans, or spatial protection — shark and ray populations are stabilizing or recovering. Recoveries documented for wide-ranging and restricted-range species @charlie-huveneers.bsky.social

And they are udderly ruthless

Well have to ruminating on it

They have legitimate beef with us, David.

Also, one has to imagine at the moment that many elected reps are doing a “we HAVE to do something…right?” calculation right about now and your irate call could be what tips them over the edge into action!

It took me less than ten minutes to call my senators and representative to let them know I expect them to uphold our NATO treaty obligations. If you haven’t let your elected representatives know your thoughts on topics in the news lately, here’s your reminder that calling them is quick and easy!

Here's to continuing to make the world a better place. 💙 #mlkday

The secret lives of #Florida’s elusive, giant manta rays www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/01/17/t... via @jenstaletovich.bsky.social

High Seas Treaty #BBNJ enters into force tomorrow, marking a new era for ocean governance and migratory species that depend on connected high seas habitats. CMS stands ready to help conservation measures beyond national borders deliver real benefits for marine wildlife: www.cms.int/news/high-se...

Well shoot isn’t that a cute snoot on the eagle ray with some serious barbs to boot! #spottedeagleray #eagleray #stingraysofcoralcity #stingray #cutesnoot #venomousfish #elasmobranch #coral #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #biscaynebay #coralcity

Analysis of video from #freediving shows that #mantarays near #Florida may function as a mobile ecosystem. Example: Juvenile fish moving between reefs might do better traveling with Manta been moving alone along a Sandy bottom.

Catch amazing PhD candidate Emily Yeager @emilyyeager9.bsky.social on public radio talking about her recent publication!

The red dot is a baby North Atlantic right whale trying to migrate up the east coast of the United states. The blue streaks are fast moving shipping vessels entering and leaving New York City harbor. One collision and the whale is dead. We need *mandatory* speed limits for these vessels! 🧪🦑🌍

"Nope, just this one picture that obscures all the characteristics you need for identification!"

That was a real low point for marine biogeography research But a high point for internet mockery

Also: we had a situation in shark science where a range-extension paper was retracted because a photo of a child’s toy washed up on a beach confused experts! So assuming we’re all going to be able to discern reality from endless reams of AI slop forever seems pretty optimistic.

Yellow stingrays are our smallest cartilaginous fish in Coral City. They are also the most fashionably dressed. 😎 #yellowstingray #stingraysofcoralcity #stingray #elasmobranch #coral #coralhead #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #biscaynebay #coralcity

“We cannot withdraw from the fact that over 1 million species of plants and animals face extinction.” IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors. — @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair

ICYMI: Our new (in December) paper offers advice for early career scientists who want their research to help influence conservation and management policy. Lots of people say that they want to do this, but lack the policy training to do it meaningfully and usefully. Our paper can help! 🧪🦑🌍🦈

The best time to get your flu shot was fall, but the second best time is now! 🧪

Federal govt & boaters fight over rule to protect endangered right whales, which breed off the coast of #Florida every year. www.wgcu.org/environment/... via @wgcunews.bsky.social

Jellyfish & sea anemones lack brains & yet seem to sleep in ways similar to humans New findings bolster a theory that sleep evolved before centralized nervous systems to repair DNA damage that builds up in individual nerve cells while animals are awake. “Neurons are very precious”

1. Did you know that Girl Scouts has, for a long time, accepted trans girls and nonbinary scouts? Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from. Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!

The telltale sign is: you are in the ocean.

Come fish with us—the 2025 sections of this class were some of the most fun I had all year!