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Such a pleasure to relive a few of the many special moments studying #seal & #penguin behaviour in wild places with @KendallSciWrite Thanks to @olisansom for the photo! 📸 @UTAS_ @IMASUTAS @mpred_lab @WomeninPolarSci @HomewardBound16 – at Hobart, Tasmania
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@Nature27 Jan 2020
Behavioural ecologist Mary-Anne Lea travels to remote coastal regions to study marine animals for insights into conserving their species. This is where she works. go.nature.com/3aLP7LU
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Southern right whales can live up to 150 years, but others aren't so lucky

At opposite ends of the planet, a tale of two whale species has emerged — giving researchers hope and concern in equal measure. 

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A juvenile brushtail possum in #KingstonBeach. It’s easy to forget that flash rain and extreme weather events affect wildlife as well as humans. Long term demographic monitoring of wildlife populations helps us understand the consequences of these events. ⬇️
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This recent risk assessment paper for seals and seabirds by Milan Sojitra and team @GlobalChangeBio helps us unpack the the contributions of various risk factors in the land/sea interface. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…

Traversing the land‐sea interface: A climate change risk assessment of terrestrially breeding...

We developed a framework to assess climate change risk for 56 seabird and seal species breeding in Australian territories and Antarctica. Extreme weather, changes in habitat suitability, and prey...

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Online now: Removing institutional barriers to long-term fieldwork is critical for advancing ecology dlvr.it/TGC2dr
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Lost emperor penguin recovering after record journey across Southern Ocean

After washing up in Denmark on the southern coast of Australia after a 3,400km trip the penguin, given the name Gus, is being looked after by wildlife carers.

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Erich Hoyt@ErichHoyt25 Sep 2024
News flash: The Important Marine Mammal Area (IMMA) layer has been added to @GlobalFishWatch to monitor fishing activity in individual IMMAs on hourly, daily, yearly basis. This tool illuminates fisheries impacts on #marinemammals worldwide. @mmpatf @whalesorg marinemammalhabitat.org/glob…
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IMAS@IMASUTAS7 Nov 2024
From Sept & Nov each year, millions of #shearwaters return to their breeding islands in southern Australia. Not all will survive this epic 15,000 km journey🪶Here's what we know & are yet to learn about this annual mortality & what to do if you find one: tinyurl.com/bdfw5ww2
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🌊 Feedback wanted! 🇦🇶 @SOOSocean is still looking for feedback on maps of observational coverage in the Southern Ocean. Your insight is crucial to refine these recently developed maps. ➡️ Submit your comments by 30 November: bit.ly/observational_maps
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@SOOSocean23 Jul 2024
🌊 CALL FOR COMMUNITY FEEDBACK! 🌊 @SOOSocean is calling all #SouthernOcean scientists to provide their insights on recently developed draft maps that showcase the current observational coverage addressing Key Science Challenges in the Southern Ocean ➡️🗺️bit.ly/observational_maps 🔍 We need your insights to ensure these maps accurately reflect all collected observations. 📌Your feedback is crucial to refine these maps and advance our understanding of the Southern Ocean.
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The 2025 @AntICON_SCAR & SC-ATS Science-Policy Fellowships are now open for early-mid career researchers! Gain experience at the CEP-ATCM meetings or SC-CAMLR/CCAMLR meetings & contribute to the science-policy interface. 📅 Apply by 31 Dec 2024: scar.org/scar-news/2025-ant-…
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Matt King@DeformedEarth21 Oct 2024
Vale Prof Jamie Kirkpatrick, legend of Tasmania, ecology, conservation, and geography. A wonderful colleague and mentor to so many over more than 50 years at @UTAS_
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Plibersek announces Dr Isobel Bennett Southern Ocean research aquarium ⁦@IMASUTAS⁩ ⁦@AusAntarctic⁩ | The Mercury themercury.com.au/news/tasma…
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Isobel Bennett (1909–2008) – Australian Antarctic Program

Isobel Bennett is one of Australia’s pioneering marine biologists, despite the many barriers of the time.

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New Zealand rushes vaccination of endangered birds before deadly strain of H5N1 bird flu arrives | New Zealand | The Guardian theguardian.com/world/articl…

New Zealand rushes vaccination of endangered birds before deadly strain of H5N1 bird flu arrives

Small trial on native birds is part of preparations for arrival of deadly strain of H5N1 avian flu, which has not yet been reported in New Zealand

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Lauren M. Jackson@lauren_mjackson10 Oct 2024
🚨 Hot off the press! 🚨 As drones are becoming increasingly prevalent in avian research, there is a growing need to understand the impact of drones on birds. Check out our recent meta-analysis for some recommendations on best drone operation practices! sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Heard and McDonald Islands Marine Park expansion announced at the Nature Positive Summit. theguardian.com/environment/…

‘Huge environmental win’: Australia to protect 52% of its oceans, more than any other country,...

Sub-Antarctic marine park expansion welcomed but scientists say some areas important to penguins and seals missed out on sanctuary-level protection

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Polar Observer@PolarObs7 Aug 2024
Une équipe @cefemontpellier teste l'efficacité du vaccin ARN développé par le laboratoire @Ceva_France @CevaSanteAnimal contre le virus #H5N1 en lançant une 1re campagne de vaccination à petite échelle chez des poussins de manchots royaux #Crozet #TAAF lefigaro.fr/sciences/la-prot…

La protection contre la grippe H5N1 testée chez les manchots des Terres australes françaises

Le vaccin ARN développé par le laboratoire français Ceva est utilisé sur l’archipel Crozet dans une démarche de conservation de la vie sauvage.

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As we move towards a more integrated #naturepositive future it’s critical we also understand how weather extremes are affecting wildlife populations. xitter.cf/globalchangebio/status… @MilanS0jitra
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@UNBiodiversity5 Oct 2024
🌍Nature is powerful. Nature-based solutions can help address the climate crisis. And by using them, we’re protecting nature and protecting people via @ifrc
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A sanctuary for one of Australia's rarest birds was a 98yo farmer's 'last gift'

When George Cullinan discovered the plains-wanderer, a small, shy and critically endangered bird with a moo-like call, on his farm in Victoria's Mallee he went about creating a sanctuary to protect...

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Dead fin whale to be removed three weeks after washing up on Victorian beach

Three weeks after a 16-tonne whale washed up on a beach on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula, the animal's carcass is finally being removed.

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IMAS@IMASUTAS23 Sep 2024
The sunset calls, the dawn chorus of seabirds, and the secret language of seals, whales and dolphins are part of an immersive experience at a new exhibition opening at IMAS in Hobart today🐋🦭 🐬Read more: tinyurl.com/New-Exhibition-o… 🐳Exhibition details: tinyurl.com/IMAS-Exhibition-…
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