[FOUNDER'S BRIEF - @rhettayersbutler.bsky.social] Trained in marine biology, Gayatri Reksodihardjo-Lilley recorded the decline of once-vivid ecosystems. But over time, she realized that the reefs would not heal through data alone. “Managing those resources means managing people,” she once said.

@tlustym.bsky.social on the #tedxboston stage talking about the importance of data modernization in the wildlife trade to protect endangered species #CITES #EndangeredSpecies

Folks a conservation hero passed today. Gayatri made a massive impact in Indonesia for her beloved Les Village and worked with the community to make lasting change throughout Indonesia. I was so looking forward to visiting with her again.

55 years ago today, the Oregon State Highway Division had a whale of a problem on its hands. How it solved it is the stuff of legends. In other words: Happy Exploding Whale Day!

It costs ~$70 to produce a year’s supply of insulin. Yet, the average annual cost of insulin went from $2,864 in 2012 to $5,705 in 2016 to $18,000 in 2025. A 25,714% markup. That isn’t inflation or supply chain—It’s corporate greed. Now—California will sell insulin for $11. Make this nationwide!

@flydelta.bsky.social - what is going on? #1- I flew MCO to PMC last night and now you are asking me to check back in? Our flight he was delayed 4 H last night and I barely made it here. The trip you suggest I should check into is nonsensical- MCO to ATL to PNC then BOS To PMC?

Super interesting piece by @knibbs.bsky.social on ant smuggling #IWT. If only there were a solution. Oh wait - @andrewlrhyne.bsky.social and I created one. www.wired.com/story/usda-a...

#UNFSS4 wrapped this week with a clear message: We need bold, urgent action to address #hunger, #inequality & ecological breakdown. Our Calls to Action offer a roadmap for real change: 🌱 Inclusive governance 🌱 Investment in #agroecology 🌱 Equity + sustainability 📖 futureoffood.org/publication-...

The world is facing a global land squeeze as food, feed, fiber and fuel demand rises. How to manage it? 🧪 - PRODUCE more food and fiber sustainably on existing working lands - PROTECT remaining natural ecosystems - REDUCE waste and growth in demand for land-intensive goods - RESTORE degraded lands

If you're new around here: The actions taken by the Trump administration against FEMA have made it impossible for FEMA to effectively respond to any large disaster. This is what we have been warning about for the past six months. I'll drop some links if you need to catch up. It's alot.

Hey #science - let’s not lose sight of the damage pulling grants has done. Can we start using a +/- index for our grants? I had 2 EPA and 1 USAID grants pulled from me, so I’m -3. What is your #SciencePlusMinus?

Happy Monday! The interactive ATLAS and StoryMap of the 5th National Climate Assessment can still be reached on Esri servers at nca-atlas-nationalclimate.hub.arcgis.com and storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/0c8f... NCA5 will soon be at www.ncei.noaa.gov/nca2023/ after NOAA finishes security scans 🧪

#BWPUC - anyone know how to fix overlooked species? I have Baltimore Orioles at my feeder (Massachusetts) and the PUC barely records them. Also pretty sure we don’t have bluebirds.

When you sample the product all your lagers turn large. Go Fleet! #beer @pwhlfleet.bsky.social

Global biodiversity monitoring such a cool figure from @gbif.org data reported by @mongabay.bsky.social. Also shows inherent biases on global science. imgs.mongabay.com/wp-content/u...

1% research finding for aquaculture globally. Thanks to John Hargreaves plenary at WAS2025.

Guerilla advertising seen in the London Metro

New article! On a certain plutocrat invading our government to steal our future: sarahkendzior.substack.com/p/the-miners

New WRI expert note: The United States should not turn food into aviation fuel. 🧪

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For the academics in the audience- Anyone teaching #sustainability this semester? What messaging are you using about the current US actions? We start next week and I’m trying to figure out what our students need most.

How much do we really know about the scale of the legal wildlife trade? Find out in our new paper: The magnitude of legal wildlife trade and implications for species survival 🌎🧪🌐 www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

Hornbills are increasingly threatened by loss of habitat and the illegal wildlife trade. We are working to counter the illegal trade, but need your support. Please help us save the gardeners of the forest on @globalgiving goto.gg/63224 #donate #support #wildlife #birds #conservation #hornbills

"A study of federally funded research projects in the United States estimated that principal investigators spend on average about 45% of their time on administrative activities related to applying for and managing projects rather than conducting active research" www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

Outraged by Jan 6, he spent two years getting inside the top ranks of militias like the Oath Keepers. He was stunningly successful. He penetrated a new generation of militia leaders, which included doctors, cops & government attorneys. This is his story. www.propublica.org/article/ap3-...

I agree with much of what Michael wrote, yet deplore a lack of vision. We show no sign of eating less meat, as he writes, because so few journalists explain to us the huge benefits this would bring, for the planet, our health, our wallets. Such articles are rare: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

🇺🇸 better off Danish!

Going back and watching clips of her from earlier this year, stumbling through short, prepared remarks, with this context. She was chair of House Appropriations, one of the most important jobs in Congress.

@qatarwings.bsky.social - you delayed leaving 15 min so I missed my connection. During the 11 H on the ground in DOH- why did you not also tell me you lost my bag? Send a call # so I can talk to someone about this terrible service.

@rajpatel.bsky.social - any plan to update Stuffed and Starved? Great book!

Giant rats in tiny vests are sniffing out crime APOPO in Tanzania is training giant rats equipped with tiny vests in scent detection to prevent illegal wildlife trafficking. These use their sense of smell to detect a variety of contraband items. www.youtube.com/watch?si=1TG...

Half a decade of work has finally come to fruition. Drink Rum. Save Turtles. This Rum Protects the Ocean: the world’s first conservation distillery is open for business. www.southernfriedscience.com/this-rum-pro...

Here a starter pack on critical sustainability, planetary boundaries, doughnut economies, circularity etc. Just a start. Please send suggestions — and not only of yourselves thanks (-; go.bsky.app/TwH9JHE

For no reason in particular, I am reading this interesting little book called “On Tyranny” (thanks to @randallhughes.bsky.social) First lesson: Do Not Obey In Advance.

Urban ecologists-U Mass Boston is hiring. Do you study urban ecosystems through a lens of conservation, adaptation, and restoration or the domains of ecology, environmental health, environmental biology and nature-based solutions? Apply now! employmentopportunities.umb.edu/boston/en-us/j…

This may be helpful for you new followers. You can block every single person on these lists. Just click on the subscribe button and it will give you the option to block every one on it. Here’s the first: bsky.app/profile/did:...

Hey, all! Are you interested in urban ecology and looking for an asst prof job? We're advertising for one in the School for the Environment at UMass Boston! employmentopportunities.umb.edu/boston/en-us... (note - according to chair @tlustym.bsky.social this can be marine, terrestrial, whatever!)

Urban ecologists-U Mass Boston is hiring. Do you study urban ecosystems through a lens of conservation, adaptation, and restoration or the domains of ecology, environmental health, environmental biology and nature-based solutions? Apply now! employmentopportunities.umb.edu/boston/en-us/j…

We are a group of ppl with diverse background who meet, chat and rant about papers and science. Very informal. More info on GJC: www.tlusty.solutions/gjc.html

Hi Journal Junkies, on Thursday 11th Jan 19-20.30 WIB/ 12-13.30 CET/ 7-8.30 AM EST, Food System Global Journal Club (GJC) will discuss a very interesting paper on food system transformation. Join us and the authors: Zoom ID - 955 7389 1025 passcode GJC2024 ecologyandsociety.org/vol28/iss4/a...

Hey science feed- 🧪 hope everyone is well. I need a short term solution to access a remote computer. TeamViewer and GoToMyPC only offer annual contracts. Does anyone have a good low cost solution that ideally is free or has a monthly contract? Thanks. 💻↔️💻 🧪

Who wants to join me in forming a new journal called “Special Issues”. It will be completely comprised of (you guessed it) special issues. I figure we can put out about 500 per year before anyone notices the trend. Just think- 10 papers per SI at US$2000 each is 10 million dollars!!! 🧪

Story - “How wild monkeys ‘laundered’ for science could undermine research” comment- there are ways to stop this but business and governments must want to implement solutions. #IWT #wildlifecrime @andrewlrhyne.bsky.social @invasionecology.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/d41... 🧪

How wild monkeys ‘laundered’ for science could undermine research- there are ways to stop this but business and governments must want to implement solutions. #IWT #wildlifecrime @andrewlrhyne.bsky.social @invasionecology.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/d41...

How wild monkeys ‘laundered’ for science could undermine research- there are ways to stop this but business and governments must want to implement solutions. #IWT #wildlifecrime @andrewlrhyne.bsky.social @invasionecology.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/d41...

My 4 yo granddaughter just asked me “are you a scientist?” Me- “yes” 4yo “then why are you so silly?” Me - “maybe I study silly string theory?” 4yo 🥺 - “no” 🧪

Scaramouche! I’ll do this Fandango! Go suck it #diabetes!

A piece about the transfer of ag land to residential / commercial use. Once ag land is converted it will never return. At the same time- no pressure on developers to set aside land for ag use or even nature. Seems like a missed opportunity. sustainablecitycode.org/brief/subdiv... #foodstudies