Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Deadline submission for papers is 7 May 2027! Don't miss out 000
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The inside scoop on island recovery — because removing rats is only the beginning This special collection brings together research on ecological recovery, trophic shifts, conservation outcomes, and the real‑world challenges of island restoration 100
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026📢 Call for papers - special collection No rats, no worries — just an island getting its groove back With rodents gone, the Lord Howe Island’s ecosystems are transforming What happens to an island ecosystem when rodents are eradicated? We want to know Details here: connectsci.au/pc/pages/cal...connectsci.auCall for papers | Pacific Conservation Biology | ConnectSciCall for papers | Pacific Conservation Biology | ConnectSci Call for papers Ecosystem-level responses to rodent eradication on the inhabited and biodiverse Lord Howe Island Mat... 101
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Expert consensus helped identify priority threats for 22 species of freshwater fish in the #WetTropics The most severe #threats were: - #InvasiveSpecies - #climate-driven changes to temperature and hydrology - habitat and water quality degradation & - hybridisation with translocated native fishes 000
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 15/09/2026A school of experts put in a reel effort to understand the #risks facing #freshwater #fish The findings support evidence-informed decision-making for future recovery planning and #management Read more here doi.org/10.1071/PC26... #PacificConsBiodoi.orgExpert risk assessment and recovery actions for rare and threatened freshwater fishes in the Wet Tropics of AustraliaThis study used existing research and expert knowledge to assess the threats affecting 22 rare or endemic freshwater fish in Australia’s Wet Tropics. Extre 122
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 31/08/2026The authors concluded that effective #squamate conservation depends on: - coordinated conservation and recovery planning - adequate resourcing for #taxonomy, #management and #research - improved #monitoring of #threatened species 000
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Chapple et al review the progress towards achieving the six key recommendations from the Action Plan for Australian Lizards and Snakes 2017 100
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 31/08/2026What happens when you combine a number of expert #herpetologists in one paper? You get 11 recommendations to improve the #conservation status of #Australian #lizards and #snakes For more information, visit doi.org/10.1071/PC25...doi.orgConserving Australian lizards and snakes: an update on progress since 2017This review outlines the progress towards achieving the six key recommendations from The Action Plan for Australian Lizards and Snakes 2017. It highlights 132
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Sawada et al found that small cane toads were meal worthy of the keelback. Larger cane toads, however, would still be fatal for both juvenile and adult keelbacks 010
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 14/08/2026When life gives you invasive cane toads, keelbacks can make a meal of it! This paper investigated the predation potential of the toad-eating #Taiwan #keelback on the invasive #canetoad Read more here doi.org/10.1071/PC26... #PacificConsBiodoi.orgAssessing the predation potential of the toad-eating Taiwan keelback (Rhabdophis formosanus Maki, 1931) on the toxic invasive cane toad (Rhinella marina Linnaeus, 1758)We assessed the predation potential of the Taiwan keelback snake (Rhabdophis formosanus) that sequesters toxins from native toads, on an invasive cane toad 122
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 24/07/2026What makes Tiritiri Matangi’s model work? Shared goals, shared governance, & shared responsibility. When tourism, conservation, and community align, the results speak for themselves- healthier habitats, stronger relationships, & a sanctuary that keeps delivering for biodiversity 031
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Tiritiri Matangi: where the #birds are wild but the governance is wildly #collaborative Volunteers, DOC staff, researchers & community groups have spent decades building an #island #sanctuary where animals & people thrive together Read more doi.org/10.1071/PC25... #PacificConsBio #conservationdoi.orgEvaluating protected area and tourism partnerships: a case study of Tiritiri Matangi Open Sanctuary, New ZealandTiritiri Matangi Island showcases how community passion can revive nature. We reveal that its successful public-private partnership boosted conservation an 164
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 14/07/2026A new conservation assessment shows the risk status of the #PilbaraBarkingGecko is rising Climate change is already reshaping #conservation priorities 000
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 14/07/2026When the #Climate turns up the temperature, even a barking gecko goes quiet The #Pilbara barking gecko is losing the cool, shaded refuges it relies on as the region warms A small gecko, with a big warning Read more here doi.org/10.1071/PC25... #PacificConsBio #OpenAccessdoi.orgTargeted conservation assessment of the climate-sensitive, poorly known Pilbara barking gecko (Underwoodisaurus seorsus)Species that depend on cool, stable microclimates are among the wildlife most vulnerable to climate change. Our targeted study combined field surveys and h 136
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 07/07/2026This type of collaboration demonstrates the value of ongoing researcher–Ranger partnerships & citizen science to address major knowledge gaps in marine mammal distribution across northern Australia 010
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Citizen scientists & cultural custodians: making waves in cetacean research 9 #Indigenous Ranger Groups across 10,342 km of Northern Territory waters documented 8 #cetacean species in this massive survey effort #PacificConsBio Read more here connectsci.au/pc/article/3... 142
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Hi Alex, thank you for pointing this out. There is only one page for the position description, but if you have any questions, please reach out to the journal contact listed in the Expression of Interest 000
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 16/02/2026Ready to connect science with the world? Your next chapter starts here! Expressions of interest are now open for associate editors for #PacificConsBio If you think this is you, click connectsci.au/pc/pages/edi... 145
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Caught up in our mess! Timmiss et al. analysed NSW #wildlife #rescue data (2011–12 to 2020–21) and found #entanglements are rising. The grey-headed #FlyingFox, #SquirrelGlider and #GreenTurtle were the top #threatened species affected. Read the article here doi.org/10.1071/PC25... 012
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Digging into #dingo #history! Jestrimski and colleagues provide a historical overview of dingo occurrence in a #pastoral region in #WesternAustralia. Are they making a comeback? Find out more here doi.org/10.1071/PC25...doi.orgHistorical assessment of dingo occurrence in a semi-arid pastoral region of Western AustraliaConflicts between predators and livestock production pose challenges for ecologically sustainable land use globally. Here, we document historical changes i 000
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Time to paws and reflect: Responsible cat care is the purr-fect move Gillian Bryant and @drbrucewebber.bsky.social from @wafcwg.bsky.social looked at past, current and planned efforts in Western Australia to improve responsible cat ownership #OpenAccess in #PacificConsBio buff.ly/p4chswW 0104
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 24/12/2025From everyone at #PacificConsBio and @csiropublishing.bsky.social, we hope you all have a happy and safe holiday period and happy new year. If you want some light reading for the break, head on to connectsci.au/pc where you can find our latest publications 061
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 17/12/2025Throwback time: Ensuring we can keep kissing under the #mistletoe into the future This article by Wyse et al reviewed available #seed storage information for endemic flora from New Zealand to understand how seed banking could contribute to NZ plant #conservation Read here doi.org/10.1071/PC23...doi.orgCan seed banking assist in conserving the highly endemic New Zealand indigenous flora?Seed banks are an important tool for plant conservation. However not all species can be stored. We compiled information on seed storage for New Zealand pla 031
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 20/11/2025There's no winging this data! Researchers at @CSIRO.bsky.social tracked the #movements of juvenile great and plumed #egrets in the Murray–Darling Basin, Australia Read more doi.org/10.1071/PC25... #PacificConsBio 021
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 03/11/2025#Environmental #Impacts of owned #dogs include: - #predation of native species, particularly shore birds, - interference of #birds and #mammals - scent traces and urine and faeces can transmit #zoonotic #diseases and diseases to #wildlife - pollute waterways and impact plant growth 020
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 03/11/2025Who let the #dogs out? Hopefully not into fragile ecosystems! In recognition of #InternationalOneHealthDay today, we’re looking back at how our four-legged friends fit into the #OneHealth picture. Give this perspective article a read connectsci.au/pc/article/3... 121
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 22/10/2025In short: connectsci.au brings a new look and new features, but with the same high standards and publication ethics. Browse Pacific Conservation Biology: connectsci.au/pc 020
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 22/10/2025Powered by @csiropublishing.bsky.social, connectsci.au prioritises accessibility, discoverability & functionality, incl: - better search filtering across article types & subjects - journal article split screen view - nuanced email notification options, inc. saved search alerts: connectsci.au/sign-in 120
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 22/10/2025New site, who dis? Today @csiropublishing.bsky.social launched ConnectSci, a new global destination for trusted science content, hosting our journal, eBooks and a science news service. You can now find Pacific Conservation Biology here: connectsci.au/pc So, what's new for readers and authors? 121
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 17/10/2025When crocs crash the nesting party! A recent study has documented #crocodiles #predating on #FlatbackTurtles in the Kimberley, Western Australia, using beach patrols, infrared videography & #drones Read the #OpenAccess article here www.publish.csiro.au/PC/fulltext/... 012
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 08/10/2025These lizard traps rock! This #OpenAccess publication by Suzie Cramp et al. in #PacificConsBio highlights the #Cultural & #Ecological importance of #granite #lizard traps in Western Australia’s south coast www.publish.csiro.au/pc/Fulltext/... 033
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Time’s ticking, but your research could make our collection complete! "Matriarchs of the Wheatbelt"- Celebrating 50 yrs of Prof. Barbara York Main's groundbreaking, long term invertebrate monitoring Submission deadline is 30 November 2025 001
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 18/08/2025Submission Types Accepted 📎 Case studies 📎 Research and review articles 📎 Short communications 📎 Creative works (accompanied by scholarly reflection) 📎 Collaborative pieces 010
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 18/08/2025📢 Don't just publish, contribute to our special collection- Matriarchs of the Wheatbelt🌾 🕷️ Celebrating 50 yrs since Prof. Barbara York Main’s invertebrate monitoring began, we are seeking works on kinship, place & conservation www.publish.csiro.au/pc/content/C... 🗓️ Submission Deadline 30 Nov 2025publish.csiro.auCSIRO PUBLISHINGCall for Papers 155
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 11/08/2025No fees? Yes, please! 💸 You might be eligible to publish #OpenAccess in #PacificConsBio without Article Processing Charges (APCs) — thanks to Read & Publish deals between your library and @csiropublishing.bsky.social Find out if your institution is eligible: www.publish.csiro.au/journals/ope... 032
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 08/08/2025We’re wildly excited to welcome Rob Davis (@pezoporus.bsky.social) as the new Editor-in-Chief of #PacificConsBio! Rob leads the #WildlifeLab at Edith Cowan University, where his team studies #birds, #reptiles, & #mammals to better understand the impacts of #fire, #feralpredators & #habitatloss 1155
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 01/08/2025We would like to thank Professor Michael Calver as he steps down as the #PacificConsBio Editor-in-Chief after 15 years of service! From cover to cover, your work has left a lasting impression, thank you for your unbinding commitment! You’ve always had the write stuff! @CSIROpublishing.bsky.social 174
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 30/07/2025Born and raised in Hawaiʻi, Sidney holds a responsibility to care for ʻāina--the land, people, and systems that raised her Congratulations, Sidney, and best of luck as this important work continues! 🐌🌿 #Conservation #Kāhuli #CulturalHeritage 010
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 30/07/2025🐌🌿Sidney's project aims to uplift and improve kāhuli #conservation #efforts through gathering and archiving oral histories of kiaʻi kāhuli (kāhuli caretakers) and those who have had the privilege of knowing or interacting with the kāhuli. 100
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 30/07/2025And the Winner is.... Sidney Stiefel, the University of Hawaii! #PacificConsBio recently sponsored the Best Speaker award at the @iccb2025.bsky.social in June 2025 Sidney's #Masters #research focusses on documenting the oral histories of Kiaʻi Kāhuli predecessors to improve #conservationefforts 132
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 15/07/2025 🌊Pacific Island voices shouldn't be lost at sea! How can we support Pacific Island #biodiversity and #climatechange research? This #openaccess article shares 8 key strategies to break down some of the barriers faced www.publish.csiro.au/PC/PC25011 #PacificConsBio @csiropublishing.bsky.social 056
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 10/07/2025🦈 The shark trade in #Australia & #NewZealand is off the hook! 📢 Enhanced monitoring & tighter regulations are needed to tackle the trade of these misunderstood predators. Read the #openaccess article www.publish.csiro.au/PC/PC25006 #SharkConservation #MarineScience @pacificconsbio.bsky.socialpublish.csiro.auTransnational shark trade: personal baggage and postal seizures in Australia and New ZealandContext Sharks (Chondrichthyes) are declining globally with over one third of species threatened with extinction, largely due to anthropogenic threats including overfishing driven by the international... 033
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 28/06/2025Fur real! #Cats are a claw-ful threat to #Carnaby #cockatoo survival. Read the new publication out in @pacificconsbio.bsky.social #pacificconsbio 031
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 19/06/2025You gotta be in it to win it! Post-It Science competition is still open at the @csiropublishing.bsky.social booth, make sure you enter! And a free Publishing workshop with tips and tricks on how to publish your research? Why wouldnt you? Head on down at 1pm in P4 TODAY! #ICCB2025 #PacificConsBio 030
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Run don't walk! 🎉Head down to the @csiropublishing.bsky.social stand at #ICCB2025 this week and say hi! All week there's a Post-it Science competition! Also make sure you head to our "Everything you need to know about publishing workshop" on Thursday at 1pm. Too valuable to miss! 032
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Here's a hot tip! Long term studies and monitoring of #threatenedspecies is a must to support decision making on adaptive #fire management strategies Something to remember this #WorldEnvironmentDay Read more here buff.ly/PfrEzQX @PacificConsBio.bsky.socialpublish.csiro.auA review of 60 years of fire management for threatened fauna and flora at Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve, Western AustraliaContext Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve in Western Australia has a long history of ecological studies and adaptive fire management. This provides an excellent opportunity to assess the effects of fire… 055
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 01/06/2025What once was lost is now found! Discover the recent history of Australia’s most critically endangered marsupial, Gilbert’s potoroo (Potorous gilbertii) here www.publish.csiro.au/PC/PC24103 #PacificConsBio #conservation #openaccesspublish.csiro.auFrom rediscovery towards recovery: a recent history of Australia’s most critically endangered marsupial, Gilbert’s potoroo (Potorous gilbertii)Context Ngilgaitch/Gilbert’s potoroo (Potorous gilbertii) was presumed extinct until its rediscovery at Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve, Australia, in 1994.Aims Our paper summarises the history and… 022
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Can you bee-lieve it, yesterday was #worldbeeday!! Read about how we can help our native bee populations by planting those native trees. Read more in @pacificconsbio.bsky.social 031
Pacific Conservation Biology @pacificconsbio.bsky.social · 16/05/2025🌿Exciting news! Pacific Conservation Biology is now on Bluesky! We'll share the latest research, conservation insights, & ecological updates from the Pacific region. Follow us for: 📚 New article alerts 🌏 Biodiversity highlights #Conservation #Ecology #PacificConsBio Read more here: buff.ly/gNR8DMw 064