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Brian Burke @bburke88.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

We are currently hiring for a range of #seabird jobs at @birdwatchireland.bsky.social , with a deadline of 22nd March. If you'd like to join our Seabird team this summer see birdwatchireland.ie/get-involved...

A Roseate Tern, standing beside a list of seabird jobs being advertised by Birdwatch Ireland.

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Irish Freshwater Sciences Association (IFSA) @irishfreshwater.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

🚨 Final day to register for IFSA Annual Meeting 2026! 🚨 Registration closes tonight Join researchers, agencies & practitioners for a day on Ireland’s freshwater science — conservation, management, innovation & discussions shaping freshwater science & our community Register 🔜 tinyurl.com/4z8cse74

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Elizabeth Beston @elizabethbeston.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

UVs from last week’s sample! Harpacticoida, Cirripedia nauplius (with Asterionellopsis glacialis next to it), Pseudocalanus (with Trieres mobiliensis/regia), not sure - Harpacticoida or Cyclopoida (what do you think?). #marineplankton 🦑

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Marcin Penk @penkmar.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Registration for #IFSA2026 closes on 4th March. Don't miss out on an exciting day of presentations and interactions with fellow freshwater scientists in Ireland ifsa2026.eventbrite.ie

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

⚠️ We've had reports of seabirds washing up. Please report ALL species of dead birds ⬇️ 📍 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/... 📍 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/... 📍 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv... #UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland

A deceased Puffin lies on its back on the ground. Wording above reads: Please report sightings of all dead birds. A graphic showing an exclamation mark in a triangle features.

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Atlantic Puffins Washing Up Around the UK @dassh-at-the-mba.bsky.social If you find a puffin: ✍Log your sighting on iNaturalist - uk.inaturalist.org 🤳If the bird is alive, contact a local veterinary practice who will be able to advise you. #iNaturalistUK #DASSH @inaturalist.bsky.social

Exhausted - and in some cases dead - Atlantic puffins have been washing up around the coastline recently. This surge follows recent storms which have left puffins weak, underweight and unable to feed after being battered by the weather.

Atlantic puffins normally come ashore in spring to breed, spending the rest of the year out at sea, meaning they're fully exposed to harsh winter storms and rough conditions.

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Elaine McGoff @elainemcgoff.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

This is the price our bays & estuaries pays for agricultural nitrogen pollution. These measures treat the symptom, they don't address the source. This is what the nitrates derogation exacerbates. Is this worth celebrating? Is it a price we're willing to pay? www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...

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Cork council to carry out pilot project to prevent infestation of sea lettuce on the coast

The project will place oysters and mussel bags in the water to remove nitrates and reduce the nutrition sea lettuce depends on to thrive

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National Monuments Service @nationalmons.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

BUILDINGS ARCHAEOLOGY BURSARY 2026 The National Monuments Service is delighted to invite applications for its annual bursary scheme for a one-year course in buildings archaeology skills@atu-ie.bsky.social @iaiarchaeo.bsky.social @archiremag.bsky.social #ATU #BuildingsArchaeology #ClimatEireitage

The front of the poster describing the Buildings Archaeology Bursary Scheme 2026.
It states that The National Monuments Service is delighted to invite applications for its bursary scheme for a one-year course in buildings archaeology skills at Atlantic Technological University.
Is the course for me?
The Certificate in Buildings Archaeology (Level 7) mixes theory
and practice to introduce you to Ireland’s rich built heritage and will teach you new skills in historic building recording and conservation. It will comprise three modules (mostly taught online, two hours per week) taught over one academic year, commencing September 2026. There will be four consecutive days of in-person practicals in November 2026 at Atlantic Technological University’s Sligo campus.

The back of the poster describing the Buildings Archaeology Bursary Scheme 2026. It states:

Am I eligible to apply?

You must have an existing Level 6 qualification, or the equivalent in professional experience in archaeology, built heritage conservation or a related discipline.
You must also be practicing in Ireland, working as a professional archaeologist or in other related disciplines (for example, architects and engineers) in the private/commercial sector.
Are there formal exams?
There will be no formal exams. Instead, all three modules (15 credits, NFQ Level 7) will have two pieces of assessment, a combination of online tests, essays and building reports.
Whats costs does the bursary cover?
The bursary covers all course fees, as well as an additional direct payment of €500 to assist with attendance expenses for on-campus in person practicals.
How do I apply for the bursary scheme?
Please send an email titled ‘Expression of Interest in NMS Bursary’ to the ATU Programme Coordinator and the National Monuments Service, as below:

ATU Programme Coordinator
Shirley Markley
Shirley.markley@atu.ie
NMS Archaeologist
Cóilín Ó Drisceoil
National Monuments Service
Coilin.ODrisceoil@housing.gov.ie

Deadline for expression of interest and completed ATU application is 6pm, Friday 12 June 2026. It is essential that the ATU application is completed at least ONE WEEK in advance of the NMS Bursary deadline to ensure processing by ATU Sligo.
How are bursaries awarded?
A total of ten bursaries is available. ATU will manage the selection criteria according to its approved systems. If there is oversubscription to this bursary scheme by eligible candidates, places will be selected randomly.
Where can I find more information on the course?
Learn more at ATU/Certificate-in-Buildings-Archaeology-Blended or scan the QR code on the bottom right.

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Royal Entomological Society @royentsoc.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

🌊 Dive into “Aquatic Ecosystems in the Data Age” with talks on freshwater biodiversity conservation, eDNA biomonitoring, management strategies and more. 📍 Online • Workshops included 📅 See details & register ⬇️ buff.ly/uLDNn9A Registration deadline: 25 Feb @entsocamerica.bsky.social

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Aquatic Insects SIG 2026

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The Coleopterists Society of Britain and Ireland @colsocbi.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

The FINAL programme for 2026 Coleopterists Day. We are excited to see one and all on Saturday 21st February for a day dedicated to the best order of insects on planet earth 🪲

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 26/01/2026

Bee… or not a bee? 🐝🪰 Meet the Dark-edged Bee-fly. Discover how to spot UK bee-flies and learn about their remarkable (and surprising) life histories in our entoLEARN webinar, on 25 Mar 2026. 🌍 🧪 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1976745510... @uk-soldierflies.bsky.social @tonymadgwick.bsky.social

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Irish Naturalists Journal @injournal.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Volume 42 – Brian Nelson, INJ Sectional Editor, Entomology, reviews the species described as new to science in the 100 years of the Irish Naturalists’ Journal . Subscribe: irishnaturalistsjournal.org #INJCentenary #Zoology #Entomology #Science

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Royal Entomological Society @royentsoc.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Urban trees are ecosystems 🌳🐞 Join researchers, practitioners & students at the #ForestInvertebrates SIG meeting (5 March 2026). 📢 Abstract submissions deadline this Friday - Submit your research today 🔽 🔗https://buff.ly/lRDem3C

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Forest Invertebrates SIG - Join the Programme

Abstract submissions deadline this Friday - Submit your research today

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

@bd-stew.bsky.social Explains the Scale, Causes and Consequences of the 2025 Octopus Bloom A new report led by the MBA in collaboration with @pml.ac.uk and @plymuni.bsky.social has revealed that a dramatic population bloom of the common octopus off the southwest coast. youtu.be/h4cf_tgW4QQ?...

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The 2025 Octopus Bloom | Dr Bryce Stewart Explains the Scale, Causes and Consequences

YouTube video by The Marine Biological Association

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The Coleopterists Society of Britain and Ireland @colsocbi.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

The programme for 2026 Coleopterists Day is here...

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AJCann @ajcann.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Blue Shieldbug, Zicrona caerulea. #Bugs #Hemiptera #VC55 #macrophotography #macro #OMSystem

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Royal Entomological Society @royentsoc.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

📢 Call for abstracts deadline next week 🌳🐛 Join the #ForestInvertebrates SIG on 5 March 2026 at Hyde Park Learning Centre. Share your research on urban trees, invertebrates & conservation. Optional field visit on 4 March. 🔗

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The Riverfly Partnership @riverflies.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Our December Data Roundup is here! 👏 Riverfly volunteers submitted 384 surveys across the UK! 🎉 #Riverfly #CitizenScience #Volunteers

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 22/01/2026

NEW EVENT 💧 Underexplored Freshwater Habitats in Ireland Dr @hmbarber-james.bsky.social explores overlooked rivers, springs & turloughs using mayflies, stoneflies and caddisflies to reveal hidden biodiversity. 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1914939919... @nbntrust.bsky.social @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social

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Emma Gray @dremmagray.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

PhD position in Freshwater Ecology available at ATU Galway. Assessing the effectiveness of 'break the pathway measures' for mitigating water pollution from agricultural land. Would suit ecology, environmental science or agri background www.atu.ie/research/pos...

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Postgraduate Research Vacancies - Atlantic Technological University

Discover the postgraduate research vacancies available at ATU

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Irish Freshwater Sciences Association (IFSA) @irishfreshwater.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

📣 The Irish Freshwater Sciences Association (IFSA) Annual Meeting 2026 is open for registration! 🗓 13 March 📍 @dublincityuni.bsky.social St. Patrick’s Campus, Dublin A day of research & discussion in a friendly forum exploring the latest freshwater science & management 👉 ifsa2026.eventbrite.ie

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Irish Freshwater Sciences Association - Annual Meeting 2026

Annual Meeting of the Irish Freshwater Sciences Association 2026

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The Riverfly Partnership @riverflies.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

📣We're recruiting! The Riverfly Partnership is, hosted by the @freshwaterbio.bsky.social seeking a Senior Development Manager to grow sustainable funding for one of Europe's longest-running citizen science programmes. Passionate about rivers and community science? 👉 www.fba.org.uk/riverfly-par...

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Graham Coop @gcbias.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Early Permian fossils of caddisfly larval cases

Figure from Mouro et al of various photos of fossiilzed larval cases surrounded by dispersed silk strips.

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Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) @bsbibotany.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Not long now until our 15th #NewYearPlantHunt! From 1 - 4 January, let's head out and see how many wild or naturalised plants we can find in bloom. Resources to help us: bsbi.org/take-part/ac... The data we collect will deepen our understanding of how our plants are responding to a changing climate.

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David W. Williams @vc40orthops.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Wed's trip to SW Shrops turned up a big surprise - tiny larvae of the Land Caddis, Enoicyla pusilla. Britain's only terrestrial caddisfly, it is confined entirely to the Wyre Forest area. This discovery is a long way west of that & v. unexpected. So small (<2mm) we nearly missed them. Amazing.

Land Caddis larva. The larva makes a protective case for itself by gluing together grains of soil, sand etc. The head & legs can be seen protruding from this case. it is less than 2mm long and presumably a first instar larva.

Land Caddis larva in its case with a 4,8mm long Stenus rove beetle larva to the right of the picture, giving an idea of how tiny these larvae were.

Land Caddis larva in its case with head & legs protruding. The ones I photographed varied from about 1.5mm to 1.8mm long.

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Lesley Lancaster @lancasterlt.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

*Guaranteed funding* PhD opportunity in my group. Work with damselflies, UN global biodiversity targets, genetic data, and NatureScot policy groups; the project will advance comparative population genetics and provide evidence feeding directly to policy. www.findaphd.com/phds/project....

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QUARTILES DLA CASE: Genetic diversity and adaptation: Developing indicators for national and international policy at University of Aberdeen on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - QUARTILES DLA CASE: Genetic diversity and adaptation: Developing indicators for national and international policy at University of Aberdeen , listed on FindAPhD.com

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Royal Entomological Society @royentsoc.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Register now and take part in 'Aquatic Ecosystems in the Data Age', including our Day 2 workshop on Data-Driven Approaches to Aquatic Ecosystem Assessment 📍 Online 📅 26-27 February Abstract Deadline: 30 November Info & registration: 🔗 buff.ly/M0CAHzf #AquaticsSIG26 #InsectScience

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BEC Consultants @bececology.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

'Demon shrimp confirmed as present in Ireland' - NBDC Demon shrimp (Dikerogammarus haemobaphes) is an invasive species in Ireland and will impact on the native freshwater invertebrate community. #InvasiveSpecies #NatureConservation #SpeciesAlert biodiversityireland.ie/demon-shrimp...

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Demon shrimp confirmed as present in Ireland - National Biodiversity Data Centre

Please share the alert with the call to action to follow the Check Clean Dry code to help prevent spread of this and other invasive species to other

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 24/10/2025

Want to bring meadows back to life? 🌼 Learn hay meadow restoration with Carol Edmondson on 29th January 2026. Covering site prep, sowing, planting & monitoring to create biodiverse habitats. 🌎 🧪 🎟️ £12.50 → www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1821584400... @forestofbowlandnl.bsky.social

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John Brophy @brophyecology.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Limnephilus pati was first described by Irish entomologist Dr James O'Connor in 1980. Present in Ireland, it was believed to be extinct from our nearest neighbour. However, this is now the third site the species has been recorded from in Britain since 2020. #Trichoptera #Caddisfly #LimnephilusPati

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North Wales Wildlife Trust / Ymddiriedolaeth Natur Gogledd Cymru @northwaleswt.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Rare insect thought extinct in Britain discovered at our Cors Goch Nature Reserve on Anglesey! The Limnephilus pati, a species of caddisfly, was found during a recent biodiversity survey. Read all about it here 👉 www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/news/rare-in... 📷Robin Sutton, Ian Wallace

Limnephilus pati, a species of caddisfly on plain white background

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Irish Naturalists Journal @injournal.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Volume 41 – Power et al. report on Nephus quadrimaculatus a ladybird new to Ireland from Counties Carlow, Kilkenny and Wexford. For subscription details visit: irishnaturalistsjournal.org #IrishNaturalistsJournal #Zoology #Ladybirds

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Ed Hawkins @edhawkins.org · 16/10/2025

A request for weather interested volunteers! Met Eireann would like to rescue millions of weather observations taken in Ireland over many decades that are still stuck on paper. #WeatherRescue Anyone can help: www.zooniverse.org/projects/met...

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BEC Consultants @bececology.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

'River Flow and Ecology Case Study: The Lotic-invertebrate Index for Flow Evaluation (LIFE) in Irish Rivers' - A project led by the Atlantic Technological University -@mgammell.bsky.social #NatureConservation #FreshwaterEcology #Limnology www.catchments.ie/river-flow-a...

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River Flow and Ecology Case Study: The Lotic-invertebrate Index for Flow Evaluation (LIFE) in Irish Rivers - Catchments.ie

Case study from EPA-funded research on using biological tools to assess the impact of river flow on ecology, led by ATU.

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Louise Firth @louisefirth.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

So saddened by the passing of the extraordinary Manchán Magán. Your passion for language, folklore & Irish culture reignited ours too: your energy, your generosity, your brilliance were a gift to us all. 🇮🇪 Your legacy will live on in every story told, every word revived. RIP Manchán 🌿💚

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The Riverfly Partnership @riverflies.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Nature’s little builders 🌿 In August, some of our monitors found as many as 1000 cased caddis in their sample! Caddis larvae make protective cases from twigs, sand, and stones. Each one is unique! #FreshwaterFriday #Caddisfly #FreshwaterInvertebrates

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Luis Moliner Cachazo @lmolinc.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

A very cool find! a larva of 𝐼𝑡ℎ𝑦𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑎 sp. (#trichoptera Hydroptilidae) from the River Mimram. People have always assumed that these were 𝐼. 𝑙𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑠 but it's indistinguishable from the other British species (𝐼. 𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑣𝑎𝑡𝑎). This specimen will be barcoded #GeneFlow24 #NHM #taxonomy #chalkstream

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Anthony Ricciardi @ecoinvasions.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

New paper from our lab: The use of #microplastics as case-building material by larval caddisflies facilitates the transfer of plastic (& potentially its associated contaminants) to predatory fish.

Larval caddisflies (Limnephilidae) that had been exposed to microplastics (PET) and natural materials will readily incorporate plastic into their cases.

Plastic in gastrointestinal tract of a freshwater fish (brown bullhead) exposed to larval caddisflies whose cases incorporate plastic.

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Royal Entomological Society @royentsoc.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Learn more about the importance of insects and keep in the loop on ways to help enrich the world with #InsectScience 🪲 Sign up to our Scientific, Supporters or Educators newsletters for more about the society’s innovative projects & how you can help:

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We aim to send you occasional updates about how we are enriching the world with insect science, and how you can be involved. We hope you enjoy them. We have three e-newsletters – one for supporters,…

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Steve Thackeray @thackers.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Some caddisfly finds - male and female Glyphotaelius pellucidus from Lancaster canal. The females lay jelly-like egg masses on overhanging leaves ("tree snot"!), and the aquatic larvae build cases from leaf fragments. #ukwildlife #insect #freshwater

The male caddisfly. It is mottled brown with long antennae.

The female is more uniform chestnut brown with a pale wing stripe and dot.

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Freshwater Biological Association @freshwaterbio.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

It is with great pleasure that we are sharing some #FreshwaterPearlMussel fascination this Microscope Monday 🔬 with fab new images of early stage #glochidia released from one of our female broodstock mussels. Find out more about the FBA Freshwater Pearl Mussel Ark: www.fba.org.uk/freshwater-p...

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VC40Ladybirds 🐞 @vc40ladybirds.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

The 14-spot's little smiley face is always endearing, but this one's pronotum pattern, which looks like ears, made it look even 'cuter' I think! 🥰 #VC40Ladybirds

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Colliery Spoil Biodiversity Initiative @collieryspoil.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

🌟 Exciting Discovery Alert! 🌟 Back in January we teased some big news…and here it is! 🐌 Semilimax pyrenaicus (Pyrenean Semi-slug) has been recorded in Britain for the first time, found at a colliery spoil site in Cwmaman, S. Wales. Read more: doi.org/10.61733/jco... #SemiSlug #WildlifeDiscovery

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Irish Basking Shark Group @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

We've got a packed conference schedule, with tops on a range of topics, covering worldwide research. Join us to discuss all things basking shark! www.eventbrite.com/e/internatio...

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