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Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her) @aputnam.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

The clams are out of the bag! 🦪🎉 Our paper documenting the first established population of #Manilaclams in the Northwestern Atlantic is officially published! Read it here: rdcu.be/fr06O

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Completing the journey in the global north: the Manila clam (Ruditapes philippinarum) (Bivalvia: Veneridae) arrives in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean

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Society for the Study of Marine Bioinvasions @marinebioinvasions.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

We are proud to announce thyat the next ICMB meeting will be held in Cape Town, South Africa in 2027. Join the mainling list to make sure that you get all updates marinebioinvasions.info/contact/emai... #ICMB #bioinvasions #SouthAfrica #marine

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Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her) @aputnam.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

If you’re interested in learning more about intertidal biodiversity in #BostonHarbor AND about supporting disabled students & scholars through adaptation of field methods, I’ll be speaking on this for the Stone Living Lab’s seminar series on April 16th at 2pm! #disabledinSTEM url-shortener.me/K85N

Rethinking field methods for species and scientists. April 16th 2pm ET. A green background with a globe under the text and other small snapshots of artistic seaweed and rocks

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Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her) @aputnam.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

You can always use my photos! So happy to share with you and your learners!! :) (I didn’t even notice the alt text haha!)

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John Wares @johnwares.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Teaching tomorrow and my slides from 2024 include this stunning shot from @aputnam.bsky.social showing the incredible eco-evolutionary force of #barnacle recruitment

a handful of mature Semibalanus balanoides absolutely surrounded and partially smothered by 1000s of recent juvenile recruits

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Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her) @aputnam.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

One of my favorite photos! I love that you’re using it in class and your students get to see how dynamic recruitment can be!! But poor Chthamalus lol all those Semibalanus babies all over them!!

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Adi Khen @adlysia.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Sargassum horneri, or “devil weed,” is our seaweed of the week #PhycologyFriday

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Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her) @aputnam.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

A memory from today, five years ago. Still one of my favorite photos. #marinelife #barnaclebabies #competition

A white/grey barnacle with thousands of cyprid barnacle babies covering the rock and on the adult barnacle

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The Seabird Group @theseabirdgroup.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Have any of your biologging devices ever failed? ⁉️ If so, we’d like to hear from you! 👂 Researchers at Acadia University, Nova Scotia, are investigating biologger device failure rates to help improve research practices. 🎓 The survey takes just 10 minutes to complete: forms.gle/fZW9n2dojJVB...

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Anonymous survey — device failures in bird biologging studies

Purpose: We are collecting anonymous information about device failures in bird biologging research to help practitioners plan robust, ethical studies. Responses will be aggregated for a peer-reviewed ...

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Dr. K. Lotterhos @drk-lo.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Informal survey of published or unpublished Marine Population Genomics Datasets due March 23. We aim to develop a resource that researchers can use to find collaborators, develop grant proposals, and find datasets. 🦑🧪🧬🖥️ forms.gle/baUNh1s8gapG...

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Marine population genomics datasets

The Center for Marine Ecological Genomics at Northeastern University is conducting an informal survey of published, unpublished, or planned population genomic datasets in marine and coastal species. W...

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Hannah Reich @hannahgreich.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Were you so busy celebrating #PhycologyFriday that you maybe forgot to register for the upcoming Northeast Algal Symposium (NEAS)?! Lucky you! The registration & abstract submission deadline has been extended to March 18! #NEAS2026 🧪 northeastalgae.org/future_ac.php

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Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her) @aputnam.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Looking forward to seeing folks next month at the Northeast Algal Society meeting! Don't forget to register! #neas #seaweed #phycologyfriday northeastalgae.org/future_ac.php

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Northeast Algal Society - Future Meetings

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Jarrett Byrnes @jebyrnes.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

With #bem2026 our amazing new student committee has created an instagram - www.instagram.com/p/DU9ef50jCC... - and is now on here at @benthicsmeeting.bsky.social - marine ecology folk, go give them a follow and forward this post! 🌍🧪🌊

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Science X / Phys.org @sciencex.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Seaweed farms enhance long-term carbon storage by altering ocean chemistry, increasing bicarbonate production in sediments and providing a durable method for atmospheric CO2 removal. doi.org/hbjbkx

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Seaweed farms boost long-term carbon storage by altering ocean chemistry, study shows

Seaweeds are versatile algae. They are sources of food, medicine, and many other products, and they have the added benefit of being extremely efficient at removing CO2 from the atmosphere as they grow.

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DisabledInSTEM @disabledinstem.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Extending application deadline to early January so still time to get your applications in! #DisabledInSTEM

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Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her) @aputnam.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Next week REEF is hosting Oceans For All, Exploring Diverse Experiences in Marine Conservation panel. As a disabled scholar I’ll be bringing perspective on disability & accessibility in ocean/coastal science. Check out the other awesome panelists too! #disabledinstem us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Reef oceans for all poster with five people listed as speakers

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Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her) @aputnam.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Working on a prez I’m giving @ Roger Williams about adapting field methods for better species detections & adapting field plans to be more inclusive of disabled scientists, & disability/accessibility in field work, while hooked up to IV infusion for my own (invisible)disability lol #disabledinSTEM

Computer with PowerPoints on a hospital tray, a white womans arm laying on a pillow with an IV port

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 10/10/2025

It's #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍 #DidYouKnow Healthy ecosystems support healthy minds? IPBES #NexusAssessment confirms: biodiversity and functioning ecosystems improve mental health. Access to biodiverse environments facilitates recovery from stress, depression & other health-related conditions.🏡🧪

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Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her) @aputnam.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

I was secretly hoping you might see my post and have an idea lol good suggestion ☺️. I will check my Mathieson book’s description of the cross section for that sp. Thank you!

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Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her) @aputnam.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Do any of my #algae friends have an idea on the ID of this? Smooth and slimy to touch. Def not Gracilaria sp. #phycologyfriday

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Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her) @aputnam.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

I once came across a document (cant remember if it was a paper or ID book (online)) that shows the inside mouthparts of various marine annelids to be able to ID them. Anyone know it off the top of their head (or computer, have the file & want to share?)? I have students interested in worms!

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Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her) @aputnam.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

This survey is closing soon, be sure to contribute this week if you haven’t yet already!

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Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her) @aputnam.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

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John Wares @johnwares.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

This is what I want more of on my timeline so if the GOP could shut TF up for a sec we could listen.

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Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her) @aputnam.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Proud to stand with my fellow NE RISCC leaders in signing the statement of support for the Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASC) which deliver critical, actionable science to help communities&ecosystems adapt to climate change. Defunding USGS Ecosystems Mission Area would be a huge setback

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RISCC support for CASCs.pdf

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Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her) @aputnam.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Just so happened to hear this on my NPR one app while cleaning around my house just now. Great piece!

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Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her) @aputnam.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Excited to be alongside Kristin, Lexie, and Adrianne in this piece about tunicates and invasives and climate change.

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Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her) @aputnam.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

My electricBlue intertidal chamber finally made it state side! Can’t wait to put this cutie together and put it to use this season!

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Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her) @aputnam.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Happening today at 4pm! Not too late to join the discussion!

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Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her) @aputnam.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Happening next week! Join the event I’m hosting - it’s an interactive discussion around climate change impacts and climate adaption in the Northeast US region/GoM,SNE, CB, etc!

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Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her) @aputnam.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

#phycologyfriday I love algae and invertebrates, and many inverts love algae, just like me!! #fucus check out the algae appreciation starter pack below!

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Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her) @aputnam.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

I’m trying to help a former student of mine find a PhD position. Marine ecology focused. Anyone recruiting or know of resources that direct students to opportunities? Thanks!

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Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her) @aputnam.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Would love to be added! I do biodiversity monitoring in rocky intertidal habitats in the NE US (inverts and macroalgae in particular), and invasive species monitoring. Thanks!

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Christy Tucker @christytucker.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Did you know that you should end your alt text with a period? "End alt text with a period, even if it isn’t a full sentence. The period ensures that the screen reader pauses after reading the alt text." This was a new tip for me. Glad to learn something new! www.nngroup.com/articles/wri...

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Alt Text: What to Write

Images are decorative, functional, or informative. Skip alt text for decorative. Describe the action for functional. Convey the message for informative.

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DisabledInSTEM @disabledinstem.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

*quietly* I'm still accepting applications! #DisabledInSTEM I just like the bulk in early to help me with planning!

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Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her) @aputnam.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Thanks Sean! Yeah those rocks are SUCH a pain! But the intertidal there is super interesting to me! It’s one of the few places along that stretch of coast that has the barnacle Chthamalus in decent density. Lots of interesting invasives there too! Would love to talk more w you abt Sargassum one day!

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Cri 🕊🐝🐜📝🎭⚽😷 @crawlieswithcri.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Happy Winter Solstice! Be a defiant light in the cold! #birds #becurious 🪶

$photo of a male anna's hummingbird on a small branch on a snow covered snowball bush. he is 1/4 profile facing left and his head and gorget feathers are refracting dark pink and fuschia$

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Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her) @aputnam.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Yes! I’ve been using that site for several years now. Originally for a manipulative field experiment (maybe you saw the settlement tiles?). We recently installed some envlogger temperature sensors in the high and mid area of that shelf. Happy to share temp data if you ever need it!

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