New paper out today lead authored by my brilliant CSIP colleague @rosiewilliams.bsky.social 👇 Long term 30+ year analysis of trace metal levels in harbour porpoises, found increasing levels of mercury which were associated with an increased risk of infectious disease related mortality.

Well, that was nice... Very proud to receive a #BEM at a ceremony in Brighton yesterday for services to marine species conservation. Huge thanks to all our #CSIOfTheSea partners, volunteers and friends around the country for all the great work they do- and thank you to whoever nominated me!

Heading back to @zslscience.bsky.social after a day carrying out demonstration #CSIOfTheSea exams on a harbour porpoise and a Risso's dolphin calf for students at @sosbangor.bsky.social with my CSIP colleague Matthew Westfield. Many thanks to Marianna Chimienti and Stef Krafft for hosting us!

We're running a @zslscience.bsky.social public event on marine pollution at ZSL next Wednesday evening. Tickets to this free event are still available (both in person and online), come join us to learn more about the impacts of chemical, physical and acoustic pollution 👇 www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...