Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 29/09/2026However, we did not find any difference in adaptive mismatch between translocations, suggesting other more immediate factors – e.g., threat abatement & animal behaviour – have bigger impact. While translocations aren’t currently recommended, local adaptation is unlikely to be a major barrier. (8/9) 100
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Extending these to a genomic vulnerability approach, we found northern regions also had significantly higher risk under climate change. This aligns not only with patterns of climate change in the region but also to areas of high mortality during heatwaves – particularly in summer 2024. (7/9) 100
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 29/09/2026We found lower diversity and connectivity within the Swan Coastal Plain, which includes a large part of the Perth metropolitan area. Although there was limited genetic differentiation between different regions, we found 431 SNPs associated with climatic gradients. (6/9) 100
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Using genomic data for >400 possums (mostly sequenced as part of a previous pop gen study), we assessed genetic diversity, pop structure, GEA and genomic vulnerability. We also looked at whether failed (Karakamia) and successful (Perup) translocations differed in adaptive mismatch. (5/9) 100
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 29/09/2026We wanted to assess the genetic health of the species and see how this might (relatively) fare under climate change – an important consideration given WA status as a biodiversity and climate change hotspot! (4/9) 100
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Once found across southwest WA, the ngwayir has suffered declines, occurring in <10% of its historic range – largely due to habitat loss and feral predators such as foxes and cats. Even worse, increasing mortalities during summer heatwaves are an early warning sign for climate maladaptation. (2/9) 100
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Out now – my (very first!) Masters student’s (very first!) paper on #popgen of an endangered marsupial, the western ringtail possum (ngwayir in Noongar language). Using genomics of >400 possums, we found sig. spatial variation in genetic diversity, connectivity, and genomic vulnerability. (1/9) 253
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Being shackled with the inordinate amount of pre-semester admin work got me like: 100
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 15/05/2026🧬 Looking for a fin-tastic Masters or PhD project? 🐟 I'm currently looking for a #Masters or #PhD student to work on fisheries #genomics here in Perth! Multiple spp. to choose from, direct industry partnership & a fully-funded scholarship: check out the flyer for more info! #PopGen #ConsGen 🧪 1119
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 04/04/2026Becoming a Bug Freak by losing it every time I see a cool bug in my garden, like this perching mantis on my saltbush this morning! 030
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 02/12/2025One of my favourite parts about the Noongar season of Birak: it's also tick-tock season! My fave noisy bug(ger)s! 471
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 22/11/2025Had a bit of a wander on campus yesterday (because who wants to mark exams?) for Bug Hunt Aus and saw my first blue-banded bee, which was awesome! 1100
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Very proud of our PhD student @nirjana-dewan.bsky.social for delivering an excellent talk at #AOC2025 on her white-tailed black cockatoo genomics work this morning! Looking forward to being able to share some nicely assembled genomes in the near future...stay tuned! 193
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 03/11/2025Recently discovered this species for the first time down at Dwellingup a few weeks ago! Pretty speccy shade of yellow 010
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 27/09/2025A last minute decision to "do something" for my birthday today involved a foray around Djidi-djidi Ridge near Julimar State Forest, and was blown away by the amazing diversity of wildflowers on display at the moment! 052
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 06/09/2025Looking for a #PhD project (or know someone who is)? I'm currently recruiting for a student to work on #conservation and #PopulationGenomics of two freshwater #fish using whole genome and ddRAD data: more info in the flyer below! #PopGen #ConsGen #Biodiversity 🐟🧪🧬 12425
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 11/08/2025Always a delight to see a study species in the wild: spotted this charming quenda down in Mandurah this weekend who was busted having a snuffle in the dirt. 050
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 01/08/2025You already know what the correct answer is: 1165
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 13/07/2025Finding a fungus that looks like crème brûlée feels like perfect adaptation to target me, specifically... 🤤 130
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 07/07/2025The cold, wet weather might not be ideal for some outdoors activities: but it's great for fungi forays! Here's some spotted around Yanchep National Park over the weekend. 230
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 03/07/2025How your email found me (or, more accurately, why it didn't): 150
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 21/06/2025Nothing like having the native biodiversity advertise the local wildlife park: greeted at David Fleay Wildlife Park yesterday morning. 🐦 130
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 18/06/2025For those who came along, hope you all enjoyed the show! It was an absolute blast to have a full set of Conservationist Comedians! #ICCB2025 @iccb2025.bsky.social 0122
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 18/06/2025Always great to see genetics being explicitly incorporated into translocation/rewilding programs: some awesome research into urban and sky island rewilding by Patrick Finnerty at @iccb2025.bsky.social #ICCB2025 1111
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Thanks all who came along to my talk at @iccb2025.bsky.social #ICCB2025 yesterday! Great to share some our work integrating conservation genetics and community science to reintroduce threatened species. More to come soon, hopefully! 060
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 15/06/2025Taking in some of the local sights at the Sky Deck before @iccb2025.bsky.social #ICCB2025 Opening Ceremony. If you see me there, feel free to say hi: I'll be the brightly dressed man in a mullet (I'm pretty easy to spot)! 071
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 10/06/2025Coming to @iccb2025.bsky.social #ICCB2025 next week (or just in Brissie!) and need to fill in an evening? Why not come to Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition and hear some scientists crack some jokes! Wed 18/06, from 6pm at the BCEC, get your tix at: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/future-sci... 063
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Heading to #ICCB2025? Come see me talk about 🐟, #ConGen🧬 and citizen science! You can find me in the Participatory & Citizen Science session: "Integrating Community and Genetics for Conservation Reintroductions of Freshwater Fishes" Mon, June 16, 14:27 - 14:31, Mezzanine Level Meeting Room M1 0113
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 24/05/2025The latest edition of Backyard Buddies: accidentally unearthing this gorgeous southern marbled gecko in the shed (who was rehomed in a nicer shelter by our pond). 🦎 #herpers 2231
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Had a great time sharing some of my #conservation #genetics research at Pint Of Science AU last night! With cool talks on plastic-eating bacteria and managing weeds in agriculture using AI, we had a nice cross-section of tech and the #environment. Also nice to get people excited about fish!! 🧬🐟🧪 181
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 19/05/2025You know you have your SO trained well when, despite his general fear of moths, he makes sure to snap a pic of a cool species during his morning commute (pinging @wa-moths.bsky.social) 110
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Still fondly thinking about this study species sighting in the wild a few weeks ago: a Buchanan's snake-eyed skink on the trunk of a grass tree in Warwick Bushland, Perth. #herps🦎 292
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Expanding my #scicomm experience with something total different: a stand-up comedy show! If you're in Perth, join me and five other amazing scientists as we share our #science 🧪. You might learn. You might laugh. You will have a good time! Get your tix: www.perthcomedyfestival.com/event/future... 050
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 04/04/2025Out now in Animal Conservation: our Special Issue on #conservation #translocations, following #ICTC2023, showcasing 12 awesome studies on the complexities of translocations. Feat. #birds, #marsupials, #lizards and #genetics, check it out here: zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1469... 1151
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 02/03/2025Going through my 2024 wildlife photos to update my site (theg-cat.com/wildlife-pho...) and almost forgot about this painterly shot of a little pied cormorant at Araluen Botanical Gardens mid last year! Goes to show that rain and overcast lighting goes a long way sometimes... 000
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 27/02/2025Had a great time at the @pawseycentre.bsky.social Champions retreat last week, chatting about some of the cool HPC training, outreach and engagement opportunities coming up. Also awesome to see the supercomputer I've flogged with simulations in the past up close! 110
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Trying to make use of all those hours procrasti-working on figures in ggplot2: by giving a (simple) workshop for the UWA School of Biological Sciences Postgrad Conference! 030
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 25/12/2024Wishing everybody a happy festive season, from one Christmas jewel (spider) to another! 030
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 20/12/2024Me: I'm not a mammalogist, why do I keep getting typecast as a mammal scientist? My bookshelf: 040
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 16/12/2024The rufous sure do be whistlin' #wildoz #birds 🪶 1211
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 11/12/2024Hanging out with my campus friends on a hot day (Endangered Carnaby's black cockatoos) #wildoz #birds 🐦 0232
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 07/12/2024Recovering from a great time at #AWMS2024 - including our post-conference field trip to Rotto yesterday. Was awesome to hear from an Indigenous elder and a local ranger about the history, #wildlife and challenges of a tourism/biodiversity hotspot. 1104
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 04/12/2024...and for those of you who might not be familiar with quenda, here's one I spotted at Whiteman Park (also here in Perth): love a good snoot! #wildoz 070
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Start of Day 2 of #AWMS2024: had a great time yesterday for the poster session sharing some of our #conservationgenetics monitoring of an urban population of quenda in collaboration with the City of Joondalup! 1111
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 29/11/2024TikTok, the app: loud, repetitive, probably bad for your mental health Tick-tock, the cicada: loud, repetitive, probably good for your mental health (if you like bugs) Choose Responsibly 140
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 29/11/2024They are very fashionable! I feel like the females are a little less spectacular but they do still have the eye stripe! 110
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 29/11/2024I absolutely love darters! I call them "chuckle-friends" (IYKYK). 110
Dr. Sean Buckley @congensean.bsky.social · 28/11/2024Decided to do a stocktake of species I /currently/ have #conservation #genomics projects on, and oh boy does this feel like the manifestation of Pokemon brain-rot as a child: 1201