My first PhD paper is out today in Conservation Biology! @society4conbio.bsky.social Freely available to read here: doi.org/10.1111/cobi... Tldr 🧵 below!

🚨 "Half of the UK’s top 10 fish stocks are in peril; either critically low, overfished, or both" 🎣 Decades of ignoring the science have pushed cod and mackerel towards collapse. Our Policy & Research Director Alec lays it out here👇 greenbusinessjournal.co.uk/overfishing-...

The call for abstracts for #ECCB26 is now open! Researchers, policymakers + practitioners are invited to submit their abstracts for oral presentations, posters, or speed talks by 15 Feb, 2026. We hope to see you in Leiden! #conservation #networking #conference

SCB Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social Annual Membership Meeting will take place on Friday 23 January 2026. 12h CET. Sign up below to participate! ➡️https://www.scbeurope.org/en/sign-up-for-the-europe-region-email @scbitaly.bsky.social @scbnordicchapter.bsky.social @society4conbio.bsky.social

The SCB Marine Program @scbmarine.bsky.social is excited to announce two #funding opportunities to support #marine science education, research, policy, and Indigenous-led marine #conservation! Learn more and apply by Jan 15th: scbmarineprogram.org/resources/ 🌍🦑🦈

The SCB Marine Program @scbmarine.bsky.social is excited to announce two #funding opportunities to support #marine science education, research, policy, and Indigenous-led marine #conservation! Learn more and apply by Jan 15th: scbmarineprogram.org/resources/ 🌍🦑🦈

Calling all marine conservation and fisheries scientist and practitioners!! This is a great opportunity to serve on the board of the organization that hosts the International Marine Conservation Congress every other year. The next one (#IMCC7) is in Scotland in Nov 2026 - help put it on! 🦑🌏🌊🎣🪸🐟

Stay on the line after our AGM for a talk from @tatsuya-amano.bsky.social, Associate Professor at UQ and the chair of ICCB 2025's Language Accessibility Subcommittee. We were blown away by the live translation in all rooms at #ICCB2025 and can't wait to hear how it all came about!

The Call for Submissions for symposium/workshop sessions/full oral talks and speed talks, and poster presentations is now open for the Conservation Asia Congress Nepal 2026, under the theme: “Harmonising Biodiversity and Human Well-being in Asia.” Submit by 19 December conbio.org/mini-sites/c...

Want to get more involved in SCB Marine? They are seeking three new board members to join their board! They are also looking for an Administrative Coordinator (paid). Due by Dec 15 Learn more here: #conservation #networking #conservationjobs #marine 🐠🦈🪸

Calling for Reviewers for #NACCR2026 Proposals on Symposia, Interactive Sessions, Short Courses, and Workshops! 🔍 The deadline to register to serve as a reviewer is Sunday, November 30th, 2025. ⏱️ Register on our platform: www.xcdsystem.com/scbna/forms/...

Our #GivingTuesday campaign is now OPEN for EARLY DONATIONS! You can give anytime until Tuesday, Dec 2! ❤️ Help us raise $2,500 to support our programs and grants: members.conbio.org/SCBCore/Fund...

The deadline for the Call for Proposals has been extended for NACCR 2026! ⏰ Due to the ongoing government shutdown in the United States, the deadline to submit a proposal has been extended to December 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Learn more here: scbnorthamerica.org/index.php/na...

Want to get more involved in SCB Marine? They are seeking three new board members to join their board! They are also looking for an Administrative Coordinator (paid). Due by Dec 15 Learn more here: #conservation #networking #conservationjobs #marine 🐠🦈🪸

The Endangered okapi needs global trade protections. Governments have an opportunity at #CITESCOP20 to provide them. bit.ly/47LSC4C 🌍

In waters off Alaska, fishermen struggle to keep orcas from their catch - Anchorage Daily News 🧪🌎🦑

These rare whales had never been seen alive. Then a team in Mexico sighted two

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#NACCR2026: Call for Proposals Now Open! The Call for Proposals for Symposia, Interactive Sessions, Short Courses + Workshops is now open for the North American Congress for Conservation and Restoration meeting! Deadline to submit: Dec 31, 2025 Follow @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social to stay up to date!

Milwaukee has been ranked as the 3rd best big city in the US by Condé Nast Traveler readers for the third year in a row! Here's a perfect reason to visit! #conference #conservation #biodiversity @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social

#NACCR2026: Call for Proposals Now Open! The Call for Proposals for Symposia, Interactive Sessions, Short Courses + Workshops is now open for the North American Congress for Conservation and Restoration meeting! Deadline to submit: Dec 31, 2025 Follow @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social to stay up to date!

The deadline for the call for symposia, roundtables, panel discussions, workshops, and training courses has been extended until November 15th! Call for abstracts will open Dec 1st. Visit: eccb26Leiden.eu to learn more. @eccb26leiden.bsky.social @scbeurope.bsky.social #conservation #networking

Deadline approaching! Get your proposals in by Nov 15th #conference #conservation #networking

Deadline approaching! Get your proposals in by Nov 15th #conference #conservation #networking

The deadline for the call for symposia, roundtables, panel discussions, workshops, and training courses has been extended until November 15th! Call for abstracts will open Dec 1st. Visit: eccb26Leiden.eu to learn more. @eccb26leiden.bsky.social @scbeurope.bsky.social #conservation #networking

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The deadline for the call for symposia, roundtables, panel discussions, workshops, and training courses has been extended by 2 weeks! Apply before November 15th. The call for abstracts (parallel sessions) will open on December 1st, and closes January 31st, 2026. Visit: eccb26Leiden.eu.

In case you missed Bella's workshop at #ICCB2025: join SCB & Current Conservation for Noticing Nature: A Nature Journaling Workshop with Bella Charlton! #conservation #biodiversity #scienceart

Slow down and really see nature. Join artist–zoologist Bella Charlton for a free online workshop on #NatureJournaling - hosted by SCB and Current Conservation. 🗓️ Nov 14, 2025 | 8–9 AM ET 🎨 Open to all, no drawing experience needed! 👉 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #SciComm

#TuesdayswithTeamCounterfactual (from the impact evaluation working group of the Society for Conservation Biology) has been my favourite seminar series since it started 3 years ago. I am delighted to have taken over as co-host. Register here to know more scb-impact.org/seminar-seri...

Today we have Nick Salafsky talking about “The Role of ‘Gold-Standard’ vs. ‘Aluminium Standard’ Impact Assessments in Conservation Practice” (3pm UK time, 10am ET). Join us! (and share far and wide) @society4conbio.bsky.social

A new study warns that the international trade in African #hornbills is “terrifying”, with thousands of birds or their parts exported, entirely unregulated. Scientists are calling for increased protection for these key seed dispersers.

The epigenetic clock measures biological age and could help scientists assess the health of polar bears, dolphins, baboons and other threatened creatures “while recovery is still possible” #conservation #endangeredspecies

🔊Don't miss the upcoming SCB Europe Fall Webinar Series 2025!🍂 🌐Register here: bit.ly/4nYatdM

Next for the Conservation Impact Evaluation Seminar - Nick Salafsky (Foundations of Success) 🗓 Tues, Nov 4 | 10 AM ET / 4 PM CET 💬 “The Role of ‘Gold-Standard’ vs. ‘Aluminium Standard’ Impact Assessments in Conservation Practice” 👉 scb-impact.org/seminar-seri... #TuesdaysWithTeamcounterfactual

With federal wildlife funding shrinking, a Silicon Valley–backed nonprofit is raising $40M to help protect & reintroduce California’s sea otters, which are keystone for kelp forests and coastal resilience. #seaotters #California #oceans 🌍

Looking for a conference to attend in 2026? Check out our 2026 SCB Group Congresses! Happening in: Lagos, Nigeria - Kathmandu, Nepal - Edinburgh, Scotland - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA - Porto Alegre, Brazil - Auckland, New Zealand and Leiden, Netherlands! conbio.org/conferences/...

For generations, the Pakayaku community in Ecuador’s #Amazon has successfully kept unsustainable mining, logging and oil extraction activities out of forests while preserving their cultural traditions and #ecological knowledge. news.mongabay.com/2025/10/indi...

Registration is NOW OPEN for the Conservation Marketing (ConsMark) Conference 2025! 🗓️ Date: December 3 & 4 🔗 Register today: lnkd.in/eBbCVZUu #conservation #marketing #conference

Registration is NOW OPEN for the Conservation Marketing (ConsMark) Conference 2025! 🗓️ Date: December 3 & 4 🔗 Register today: lnkd.in/eBbCVZUu #conservation #marketing #conference

Join the SCB Europe Region for their fall webinar series during October & November 2025 as an appetizer for #ECCB2026 in Leiden, NL! Learn more: conbio.org/groups/secti... #conservation #webinar #biodiversity

Join the SCB Europe Region for their fall webinar series during October & November 2025 as an appetizer for #ECCB2026 in Leiden, NL! Learn more: conbio.org/groups/secti... #conservation #webinar #biodiversity

Check out the SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group's new website! scb-impact.org And make sure to sign up for their webinar series: scb-impact.org/seminars-2025/ #conservation #webinar #impactevaluation

Check out the SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group's new website! scb-impact.org And make sure to sign up for their webinar series: scb-impact.org/seminars-2025/ #conservation #webinar #impactevaluation

ICCB 2025 brought 1,900+ people from 90+ countries to Meanjin/Brisbane for science, solutions & community. 🎥 Watch the official recap: vimeo.com/1110363870 #Conservation #ICCB2025 @iccb2025.bsky.social

Bison once roamed the North American continent from New York to California. Settlers moving West killed this charismatic mammal on an industrial scale. Since then, bison conservation has largely focused on the West. Now, some conservation-minded groups are hoping to bring them back East. 🌎

New orca calf brings hope to endangered J pod near Vancouver Island 🦑🌎🧪

New global guidelines are needed to rein in the wildlife pet trade, writes WCS's Elizabeth Bennett. Global biodiversity is under unprecedented threat and the scale of the trade is staggering. Starting this week, the #IUCNcongress is a platform to act. 🌍 news.mongabay.com/2025/10/new-...

🐟"Only 41% of the UK’s commercial fish populations have been found to be healthy. 1/4 are being fished beyond sustainable limits. 1/6 are both critically low & yet still being overfished" @profcallum.bsky.social in @uk.theconversation.com on our latest report 🚨 theconversation.com/half-the-uks...

Did you know that #seaotters have one of the most diverse diets in the animal kingdom? These clever marine mammals can eat up to 100 different types of invertebrates - including clams, crabs, sea urchins… and yes, sometimes even #octopus 🐙! 📸: @ingridtaylar.bsky.social #WorldOctopusDay