Extreme heat, heavy rain and storm surges are affecting Australian seals and seabirds during a critical period of their development: as pups and chicks. ⛈️ New research shows that high-resolution weather and population monitoring can help us better protect them. More: utas.au/SealsSeabirds

A new @imas-utas.bsky.social monitoring report shows that Maugean skate juveniles in Macquarie Harbour have now reached adulthood and offering hope for the future of this unique, endangered Tasmanian species. Read more: utas.au/j9

Species discovery has always depended on the tools available. Early naturalists relied on what they could collect. Today, whole genomes tell us if animals have different coding. Recognising “hidden biodiversity” in this way helps us ask better questions in the face of climate change: utas.au/JY

Endangered Antarctic fur seals may all look alike, but a new study reveals that individual seals adopt dramatically different foraging strategies to survive in a changing ocean. The research, led by @imas-utas.bsky.social, draws on a study of 80 female seals at Marion Island 🦭 More: utas.au/seals

Why should fishers trust science, when it's never certain? Professor Gretta Pecl from @imas-utas.bsky.social says uncertainty is a normal part of science – reflecting how confident we are in the evidence – and shouldn't stand in the way of making informed decisions for the future. More: utas.au/SCA

❄️ Ever wondered how to become an ice-core technician? Let Chelsea Long tell you her way — and how it led to a PhD project @utas.edu.au

Seagrass specialist Liz from @utas.edu.au shares their wish for the ocean And it involves long-term thinking #MakeAWishOnAFish

Using old satellite radar techniques, scientists have developed a new way of measuring the true extent of Antarctica’s dynamic Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ). Dr Alec Fraser from @antarctic.bsky.social says their findings provide a more realistic picture of how the system works. 🌊 More: utas.au/MIZ

New research from Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour shows that oxygen can be added to low-oxygen waters at depth without adverse impacts. The research comes amid interest in low oxygen levels, which are linked to concerns about potential impacts on the endangered Maugean Skate: utas.au/MacquarieHar...

With Southern calamari numbers falling in parts of Tasmania, @imas-utas.bsky.social scientists are diving into how environment and fishing pressure shape spawning over the next three years, helping keep calamari thriving in Tasmanian waters: utas.au/iX

👏 Congratulations to ACEAS Chief Investigator, Associate Professor @jaxhalpin.bsky.social from @imas-utas.bsky.social at @utas.edu.au, who has recently been awarded the Max R. Banks Medal by the Royal Society of Tasmania. Learn more ▶️ antarctic.org.au/aceas-chief-...

Global wheat production is under threat of heat stress due to climate change. Abu, PhD candidate at @tia.utas.edu.au, has received a prestigious Grains Research and Development Corporation Research Scholarship to support his research into improving heat tolerance of the important grain: utas.au/Abu

Antarctica’s icy surface may look hostile and devoid of life, but the sea floor below is extremely biodiverse. A new digital mapping platform from @imas-utas.bsky.social is making data about the remote continent more accessible for scientists, policy makers, educators and the community: utas.au/Sea

“We talk about the kitchen as the heart of the home, but actually we've been designing the heart out of it for a long time.” Caroline had been an interior designer for 30 years before beginning a PhD on the re-use of materials with a focus on kitchens and their social value: utas.au/Kitchens

Marine scientist Lara Denis-Roy snapped this big-belly seahorse while diving in Bicheno, Tasmania as part of her PhD research at IMAS @imas-utas.bsky.social. "I appreciate that I am able to directly observe the reefs that I study," she said. Read about Lara’s eDNA work here: utas.au/LD

🔥Fuel on the fire: How the Iran War is affecting Tasmania 🔥 Topical new PIMBY! We break down the impact of rising fuel prices on Tasmanian households and key industries. #Tasmania #EnergyMarkets #EnergySecurity #FuelCrisis #costofliving #FuelPrices #Freight #politas tinyurl.com/v2axbuw3

How did Earth’s most powerful ocean current form? New research led by Hanna Knahl from @awi.de, with colleagues including ACEAS Research Associate Dr @hochmuth.bsky.social from @utas.edu.au, has revealed a surprising finding. Learn more: www.awi.de/en/about-us/...

The emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal are now officially endangered. Researchers at IMAS @imas-utas.bsky.social say a fast reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and sustained conservation action are needed to give these beloved species a future. Read more: utas.au/emperorpenguin

A new study from the University of Tasmania's Fire Centre finds that logged forests burn more severely in a bushfire than old growth. Researchers used a natural experiment to provide the strongest evidence yet on a question with real consequences for how the state manages its forests: utas.au/lf

Himanshu's PhD at @menzies-research.bsky.social explores what rare genetic differences can tell us about multiple sclerosis. His studies combine family-based research with large-scale ANZgene data, helping to build a clearer picture of how MS develops and strengthen foundations for future research 👏

We’re proud to recognise PhD student Mohammed Obsa, who is helping us better understand pain in people living with MS. Originally from Ethiopia, Mohammed has adapted to a new research environment at @menzies-research.bsky.social and bases his work on national data and real-life experiences.

As the planet warms, how can fisheries tackle invasive species? A new study by international researchers, including Dr John Keane from IMAS @imas-utas.bsky.social, provides a practical guide for fishery managers worldwide. Read more: utas.au/InvasiveSpec...

A new study by Dr David Green draws on more than 20 years of data from over 600 elephant seals. It offers insights into how seals make decisions underwater and how scientists can interpret seals' behaviour to detect ocean ecosystem change. More: utas.au/ElephantSeal antarcticsciaus.bsky.social

A rogue Longspined sea urchin has been discovered in Tasmania’s remote southwest waters, marking the most westerly sighting of the species in the state. Read more: utas.au/LonelyUrchin

Yesterday #Antarctic and Southern Ocean scientists from @utas.edu.au and @antarcticsciaus.bsky.social chatted with Tasmanian politicians from all levels of government and across the political spectrum about 'Why Antarctica Matters for Tasmania.' ▶️ aappartnership.org.au/tasmania-uni...

It has been a great pleasure to welcome Dan Preston to @utas.edu.au today on the *first* leg of his RACI Alan Sargeson Lectureship Tour. It's been great to catch up with Dan and to hear more about recent results in metallosupramolecular cages. #OzChem

Kelp forests are increasingly threatened by warming temperatures and marine heatwaves, but understanding their real-world vulnerability to climate change requires looking beyond laboratory experiments and modelling: utas.au/KelpResearch

My first work home away from home @utas.edu.au has such a beautiful campus—definitely what I call building with a view. @lydiamackenzie.bsky.social has been absolutely wonderful and so welcoming, making sure I’ve met everyone and am all settled. Now let's do some science 🤓👩‍🔬

🎤 Professor Callisaya is speaking this Thursday at the @utas.edu.au 'Island of Ideas' public talk series, alongside Dr Larissa Bartlett and colleagues from @wickingdementia.bsky.social. Free to attend — online or in person. 👉 Register here: www.utas.edu.au/events/2026/...

📢📚🚀 Check out the book launch event for ‘Disappearing Cities’ by Tony Fry, scheduled on 25 Feb 2026, 6 pm, at School of Architecture and Design, University of Tasmania. See here ➡️ tinyurl.com/msehmnbz @utas.edu.au #TonyFry #DisappearingCities #FictionMeetsReality #ClimateFiction #EcoLiterature

Read our special edition of the COOKIES blog dedicated to the powerhouse team of women on the voyage ♀️💪❄️🚢🌏 The COOKIES voyage is led by @imas-utas.bsky.social at @utas.edu.au. The research is supported by a grant of sea time on RV Investigator from the CSIRO Marine National Facility.

🌊 Boosting iron supply in the anaemic Southern Ocean enhances phytoplankton blooms and the ocean’s uptake of atmospheric carbon dioxide. 🧊 'News & Views' @natgeosci.nature.com by Dr Marion Fourquez @utas.edu.au examines a new perspective on where the iron came from in the past. ▶️ rdcu.be/e2bJy

🤝 The COOKIES voyage is led by @imas-utas.bsky.social at @utas.edu.au The research is supported by a grant of sea time on RV Investigator from the CSIRO Marine National Facility.

The results also have implications for proposed ocean‑based carbon dioxide removal strategies, such as iron fertilisation. The research team includes Annika Oetjens, Prof Zanna Chase, Prof Peter Strutton and Dr Tyler Rohr. @imas-utas.bsky.social | @utas.edu.au | @antarctic.bsky.social

🌊 An important new study led by ACEAS PhD researcher Annika Oetjens from @imas-utas.bsky.social at @utas.edu.au shows the Southern Ocean may be storing 40 to 60 per cent less carbon at certain depths than many climate models assume. Learn more ▶️ antarctic.org.au/southern-oce...

🌊 Ocean fronts are boundaries where different water masses collide. They cover about 1/3 of the global ocean but account for nearly 3/4 of total ocean CO2 uptake, absorbing about 1.8 billion tonnes of carbon each year. Research led @utas.edu.au ▶️ tinyurl.com/jtxddyt9 Anim: Kuroshio current by NASA

TIA entomologist, Dr Justin Cappadonna, has deployed codling moth sensors in Tasmania that are providing real-time codling moth monitoring for sustainable apple production. The project is testing the application of automated sensor technology to detect codling moths in Tasmanian apple orchards. 🍎

Insects play a crucial role in Tasmanian agriculture - supporting crop production, soil health and natural pest control. However, climate change has the potential to significantly disrupt these systems, increasing the risk of pest outbreaks and crop damage. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4bHBorh

Did you see our researchers on ABC yesterday? Check it out www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...

Congratulations to a team of researchers, led by ACEAS Chief Investigator Dr Linda Armbrecht from @imas-utas.bsky.social at @utas.edu.au, who recently set off on the Cook Ice Ecosystems and Sediments (COOKIES) voyage aboard the CSIRO RV Investigator. Learn more: antarctic.org.au/cookies-blog...

3️⃣ The discovery, made on the 2024 Multidisciplinary Investigations of the Southern Ocean ( #MISO ) voyage with @utas.edu.au, @imas-utas.bsky.social, @antarcticsciaus.bsky.social and CSIRO, highlights how climate-driven changes in Antarctica’s icescape can drastically reshape deep-ocean circulation.

Published online: A three-perspective problem? Sustainability governance of renewable hydrogen certification in Tasmania Daniel Goodwin, Fred Gale, Heather Lovell, Kim Beasy, Hannah Murphy & Marion Schoen @utas.edu.au doi.org/10.1080/1523... #hydrogen #Tasmania #governance

We’ve gathered the top ten talks from our Island of Ideas 2025 public talks series – the ones that sparked the biggest conversations and stayed with us long after the final word: www.youtube.com/c/IslandofId...

What an incredible showing from @utas.edu.au Menzies and Tassie-based MS community members at MS Australia’s #MSResearchConf2025 in Brisbane! With the theme Causes | Care | Cures it was an inspiring few days of sharing #MultipleSclerosis research, knowledge, sparking ideas and building connections 🧠

👏 Congratulations to Dr Holly Emery @utas.edu.au for her standout presentation at MS Australia’s #MSResearchConf2025 in Brisbane! She shared insights from her important research into how changes in psychosocial factors shape self-concept in people with #MultipleSclerosis

👏 Congratulations to ACEAS Deputy Director, Professor Zanna Chase (@utas.edu.au), who has been appointed to the Australian Research Council (ARC) College of Experts for 2026. Read more: utas-prod-web.squiz.cloud/utas2020/abo...

#Tasmania in Action is now live – 8 practical case studies made with TLC, @utas.edu.au & partners. They’re full of lessons from people who’ve spent years working on the ground. If #conservation is your world, you’ll find something useful here. sites.google.com/ourcommonpla...

Congrats to @utas.edu.au’s Professor Mark Hovenden & team on the success of their ARC Discovery Project (4 years, $1.18M): Protecting the #peatysoils that store #Australia’s water!

Details about the Heard Island and McDonald Islands #HIMI campaign #AAD @arcsaef.bsky.social @utas.edu.au @imas-utas.bsky.social @antarctic.bsky.social @antarctic.bsky.social www.antarctica.gov.au/news/2025/au...

🌊 We work to turn our research @utas.edu.au into real-world impact, to inform decision-making that recognises the centrality of #Antarctica and the Southern Ocean to the global climate system. A special report (best viewed on a large screen or laptop) ▶️ aapp.shorthandstories.com/research-and...