Being awarded an NSERC DG one week and having an internal travel grant declined the next week is a feeling I never thought I would experience. Oh well...failure is normal, and success finds a way.

When Australians poison dingos, they call them wild dogs. When Canadians poison ground squirrels, they call them gophers. Awful stuff, will kill hawks, foxes etc. that eat poisoned squirrels. Weirdly, Health Canada claims that there is a 'safe level' of strychnine 🤡 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

But! Fish don't exist...so, feel free to call them unicorns and dragons.

By accepting the president’s invitation, Hellebuyck and most of his American teammates cemented themselves as characters in the narrative of a political leader with tyrannical aspirations who has spent the last year dismantling one of the world’s oldest democracies.

ICYMI, two #UWinnipeg professors were on @ctvnewswinnipeg.bsky.social Your Morning yesterday as part of a @researchmb.bsky.social showcase! Dr. Sanoji Wijenayake discussed human milk nanovesicles.

We face two potential missteps in ecophysiology: 1) measuring animals under socially unrealistic conditions & 2) extrapolating results to nature, where social dynamics alter trait expression, plasticity, & evolutionary outcomes. Our new commentary in @jexpbiol.bsky.social : doi.org/10.1242/jeb....

"Methods for Fish Biology"? "Freshwater Fisheries in Canada"? More like "Methods for Fish Book Buying" and "Freshwater Fisheries in Your Cart"! Grab your copies from the AFS Bookstore Sale today, before this sale swims away! fisheries.org/2025/12/2025...

A University of Winnipeg professor who researches poverty and urban renewal at the downtown campus is now its acting president. Jino Distasio, one of the most high-profile researchers at U of W, was named interim vice-chancellor Tuesday #mbed #wfp www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

Fine-scale behaviour of walleye (Sander vitreus) on a spawning shoal in Hamilton Harbour, Ontario #GreatLakes 🧪 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... Great to see some labmates from McMaster U doing great things. Good job Jon and Mel! @sjcfishy.bsky.social @calebhasler.bsky.social

Are you an #EarlyCareerResearcher interested in gaining editorial experience with a peer reviewed journal? Check out this brilliant opportunity with our journal over at @conphysjournal.bsky.social! @sebiology.bsky.social

Well now.

Alternatively: "Idiot Who Told Americans to Drink Bleach and that Tylenol Causes Autism Disparages Climate Change and Science." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/c... #ClimateChange #Trump #Tylenol #Autism

Stephen Jay Gould was born OTD in 1941. “Organisms are not billiard balls, propelled by simple and measurable external forces to predictable new positions on life's pool table.... Organisms have a history that constrains their future in myriad, subtle ways.” 🦫🦋🐋🌱🧠🗃️🧪#HistSTM #PhilSci #EvoBio

Great news for our Indigenous programs at @uwinnipeg.bsky.social!

Confused writing is usually a symptom of confused thinking. As we struggle to clarify writing, we clarify our thoughts. AI writing aids rob us of that struggle, leaving clean-looking text and thoughts still confused for lack of inspection. Writing is not just a product; it is a diagnostic tool.

Nonnative species have been introduced to all regions worldwide - including Antarctica and the most remote islands. Numbers of nonnative species of all taxa are increasing across all regions, often accelerating, and likely underestimated. #bioinvasions onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

I was told I wasn't allowed in people's pockets.

OpenAI releases the newest version of the AI model that powers its popular ChatGPT chatbot, with CEO Sam Altman promoting it as like having a “team of Ph.D. level experts in your pocket.”

Decline of whitefish in Lake Michigan sparks fears that the fish might disappear The commercial harvest of the fish has declined nearly 90 percent since 1999 #GreatLakes www.wpr.org/news/decline...

Another paper out! Co production of research with academia, government, NGOs, and other conservation groups!

Translating #Conservation research into meaningful action requires collaboration between multiple stakeholders 🤝. This #Perspective includes case studies & guidance for co-produced research. #CoProduction With emphasis on generating effective & inclusive outcomes. ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp... 🌎 🧵

With the school year over, remembering teachers www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...

New paper! ‼️ Angling-like stressors immediately before spawning impacts the offspring of lake trout 🐟 🐟 🐟 Fun study in collaboration with Manitoba Fisheries and @calebhasler.bsky.social lab. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

❗️JOB ALERT❗️ #FisheriesCertificationManager 🐠Application due by July 13 🦑 #ManitobaGovernment Plays a lead role in the management of commercial fisheries and the coordination of sustainable fishing certification (eco-certification) efforts jobsearch.gov.mb.ca/search.action

I'm assuming it's ok to announce this...letter from my uni president said confidential...effective July 1, I will be a Full Professor! Many thanks to all my mentors, students, colleagues, collaborators, and funders.

Former Manitoba NDP candidate, VP quits party, citing premier's policies and leadership style www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

From Canada, with love. Climate Action now!

Clear sign of AI use in report writing. Straight to academic misconduct!

Another aquarium-trade species found in the wild. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

"We are already losing vital data...without them, municipalities and organizations can't access real-time alerts about water toxicity from algal blooms." ~ Jérôme Marty, IAGLR executive director To read more: https://bit.ly/3SkT69k

Nominate an outstanding early-career researcher! The Stevenson Lectureship Award honours creativity and impact in fisheries and aquatic sciences. The recipient will present a plenary lecture and receive travel support. Deadline: Sept 19, 2025. Details ➡️ buff.ly/qj0vOve

“All fishing activity has temporarily been halted at 2 popular angling locations in Mayo as water temperatures approach dangerous levels… Fisheries around the country have seen similar measures during previous heatwaves, as climate change continues to impact aquatic ecosystems” #ClimateTransition

Congratulations to Dr. Pavlina Radia, recipient of the 2025 Angela Hildyard Recognition Award for Influential Leadership. Dr. Radia is recognized for her inclusive leadership, efforts to enhance the student experience, and commitment to championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more ⬇️

‼️ Calling All Students ‼️ 🪼 2025 Peter A. Larkin Awards for Excellence in Fisheries 🪼 Applications are being accepted $200 Cash & Travel to @scas-scsa.bsky.social #2026 Email YOUR application to [email protected] today!

Yeah? Well, you know, that’s just like your opinion, man.

Given the parlance of our times, my account is now strictly a Big Lebowski meme account. Good Day, Sir.

The average American has three friends.

Fictional character’s death you think was unnecessary

Trump on Day One: Your costs will be lower immediately. Trump on Day 100: Your kids will now have fewer toys and also you're going to pay higher prices.

To predict the impacts of #ClimateChange, this study analysed how darter 🐟 species respond to elevated temperatures. Species differed in their metabolic responses, #CTmax & overall temperature resilience: important insights for #Conservation efforts. Read it here: doi.org/10.1093/conp...

Wow, we are now being officially advised against travel to the USA by the Canadian Association of University Teachers. I never thought I'd see the day. ☹️ #AcademicChatter

Trump is going after academic freedom - what they can teach; who they can teach; and who they can hire - at PRIVATE universities. If you don't think Mr. Poilievre is going to do the same with Canada's PUBLIC universities, you are hopelessly naive. #HigherEd #MapleMAGA www.npr.org/2025/04/14/n...

Everyone who told me "what's the harm in hyping de-extinction technology that doesn't work" can choke on a bag of black-footed ferret dicks www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

Just out in Environmental Biology of Fishes! This paper is something to be proud of, we spent an incredible amount of time at some of Manitoba’s best lake trout fisheries.

Status of Lake Trout populations in Manitoba, a welcomed point of reference for management part of Giulio Navarroli MSc work, with @calebhasler.bsky.social et al. @uwinnipeg.bsky.social Very glad to be part of this work! @springer1842.bsky.social link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Didn’t need 30 eggs for less than $11…but spite can do powerful things, Donald.

Pierre Poilievre’s loyalty to Canada is suspect. He puts his party and partisan games ahead of the country. He refuses to get security clearance. Aside from all that, he is utterly devoid of charisma and good will. He has raised being repugnant to an art form. #DoNotVoteConservative

A big one for #TeamFish #Ichthyology Thacker & Near 2025 (Rev Fish Biol) "Phylogeny, biology, and evolution of acanthopterygian fish clades" Complementing their taxonomic monograph, this ms. covers biology, ecology, evolution, and biogeography of most bonyfishes link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Americans fucked up so bad they have central bankers talking like William Wallace