On June 12-13, our team "WeNaturalist" won 1st place in the annual species rally held in Aukštadvaris Regional Park 🌿 where we also observed the most species (~800 species in 14 hours). It was a really awesome event to have taken part in: rusiuralis.lt See you there next year! :D

Should science inform or persuade? Check out a nice article discussing the topic here: biologue.plos.org/2023/02/06/s...

Using morphological + molecular data from 1,030 freshwater fish, this new paper more than doubled the known diversity of trematode metacercariae (51 species). European freshwater parasite diversity remains strongly underestimated.🧪🐟 #Parasitology #FreshwaterEcology doi.org/10.1051/para...

New paper today, the first for 2026: Comparison of historic and novel data reveals higher contemporary diversity of trematode metacercariae in freshwater fish 🧪 doi.org/10.1051/para...

What parasites are hiding in European freshwater fish? We found 51 trematode species in Lithuania—more than doubling the previously recognised diversity. Invasive snails and fish may be reshaping parasite communities in ways we're only beginning to detect. Read more here: bit.ly/3NhRVbb

It is true, baselines have shifted and pre-human states are unobtainable, yet there is hope. Check out yet another inspiring read curtosy of @jdtonkin.bsky.social discussing the interaction between science & action & how they can result in GOOD NEWS STORIES! open.substack.com/pub/predirec...

Our study in @natcomms.nature.com of 1,754 European river sites reveals the overall limited effectiveness of current protected areas for freshwater biodiversity. Improving effectiveness requires catchment-scale management with larger, more continuous upstream protection. Read more at: rdcu.be/eU5le

Invasive black bullhead discovered in Lithuania for the first time, found at high densities in two lakes. The fish brought a N. American parasite and can spread local trematodes to native species. Read the full article here: doi.org/10.3391/bir....

Insects lack a centralized trait database—but we have a solution. Our new paper proposes GRIT: a global repository using AI-powered extraction & open FAIR principles. We're calling for collaborators to help build this vision for insect science. doi.org/10.1111/icad... #OpenAccess #RESInsectConsDiv

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 🧪 (with 15 figures!): Comparison of historic and novel data reveals higher contemporary diversity of trematode metacercariae in freshwater fish Soon... 🔜 www.parasite-journal.org

🌍 Shape the future of ecosystem management Session 2.04 @ SETAC Europe 2026 seeks research on spatial-temporal effects of chemical mixtures & multiple stressors. Help refine risk assessments and strengthen biodiversity protection. Submit you abstracts by Nov 26, 2025 bit.ly/4qz9F1a

International collab opportunity! IRISCC offers funded 1-3 week research stays at Germany's Rhine-Main-Observatory for early career scientists. Perfect for field sampling or lab work. International researchers can apply solo; German researchers need international partners. www.iriscc.eu/open-calls

Sensitive aquatic insects reveal hidden impacts of wastewater treatment plants. While overall biodiversity seems stable, streams dominated by sensitive insects show significant functional changes. Read here: peerj.com/articles/201... #ecology #science #biodiversity #waterquality #germany #insect

🌿 On #WorldHabitatsDay Europe’s habitats are in trouble. 📉 81% of habitats protected under EU law are in poor or bad condition — and most are still declining. We need full implementation of environmental law, shows #EuropesEnvironment2025: www.eea.europa.eu/en/europe-en...

Think all animals shrink with warming? Not so fast! Our 19-year long-term study of freshwater insects reveals complex patterns - species with flexible life cycles changed most, while single-generation species stayed stable. #Freshwater #Ecology #ClimateChange #BodySize doi.org/10.1002/oik....

Attending #EntSoc25? Join our workshop on standardizing insect trait data collection - Sunday Nov 9, 2-5pm, room A106. We're building a network for ecological research. Participants can co-author papers. Early career researchers welcome! #EntSoc25 #insects #ecology

In modern science, how do we decide what papers are published, what papers are written, and what papers are read? Its appears to all be about attention and it is elegantly put in this thoughtful piece of work: jasss.soc.surrey.ac.uk/14/4/17.html

The scene set for #SEFS14 in #Bolu, #Türkiye: the Symposium for European Freshwater Sciences #BoluAbantİzzetBaysalUniversity

Honest and resonating read by @jdtonkin.bsky.social predirections.substack.com/p/what-i-wis...

Excited to be presenting at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) back in my homeland!