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University of Exeter News @uniofexeternews.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Exeter and @pml.ac.uk signed a new Memorandum of Understanding today, which will strengthen opportunities for future collaboration and allow doctoral students to capitalise on the expertise and experience of scientists from both institutions. news.exeter.ac.uk/research-net...
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Marine collaboration strengthened in boost to South West region
Two of the South West’s leading organisations for marine research and education have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reflecting their shared commitment to addressing the key issues fac...
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
New research has shown that this googly-eyed scarecrow can help save threatened seabirds from getting caught in fishing nets by around two thirds! Full paper - conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @fishtekmarine.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk #seabirds 🦑🐟🧪🌍🌐🦤🐧
A “floating scarecrow”, which is a rotating metal object with two large googly eyes for use at sea. Text overlaid reads “what does this strange object have to do with seabirds?” An inset image in the bottom right shows some guillemots.A “floating scarecrow”, which is a rotating metal object with two large googly eyes for use at sea. Text overlaid reads “scientists have developed a floating scarecrow designed to protect threatened seabirds from bycatch in gillnet fisheries”A drone shot of a boat at sea. Two inset images of the floating scarecrow and a “scary bird” kite which is a kite shaped like a large predatory bird. Overlaid text reads “alongside an alternative deterrent technique called a scarybird kite these devices can decrease the risk of guillemots and razorbills being caught in nets by around two thirds.”The floating scarecrow at sea. Text overlaid reads “to find out more about this study visit news.exeter.ac.uk read the full paper: doi.org/10.1111/con4.70082. Horton et al (2026) Conservation Letters.
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A study in the Maldives revealed how reef fish diversity and ecological roles change with depth, helping guide conservation amid climate: conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... Find out more at Dr Lucy Woodall’s talk "Illuminating the deep ocean" on 28 Sep: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Book your free ticket here - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/planet-und...
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Planet Under Pressure: Protecting Our Ocean
The University of Exeter and Convex Group invite you to an exclusive event in New York City.
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Will you be in New York for Climate Week? 🌍🌊 Join us for Planet Under Pressure: Protecting Our Ocean, a special event taking place in New York during one of the world's most important weeks for climate discussion and action! Event details in image #NYClimateWeek #ClimateWeek26
Event flyer. Speakers include callum roberts (Exeter), Rachel Delhaise (Convex), and Brendan Godley (Exeter).  Date: Tues 22nd September. Time: 6:30-8:30pm. Venue: 1 Hotel Central Park, 1414 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Dr Lucy Woodall has taken up the ESI Challenge of the Month for September 2026. Tune in to listen to her (hybrid) talk "Illuminating the deep ocean" on Monday 28 September 1 - 2pm. www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins... #esiChallengeOfTheMonth
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
New research found bycatch in fishing nets caused 39% of deaths in 175 stranded common dolphins necropsied in Cornwall. Better monitoring, fisheries management and access to affordable mitigation technology are needed to reduce accidental deaths and protect dolphins. www.int-res.com/journals/dao...
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Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
New paper! The #Motion4TheOcean has grown to 40 UK councils representing over 5m people. We share its story and what we’ve learnt about translating research into local-government action. #ResearchImpact @accessnetwork.bsky.social @exetermarine.bsky.social www.frontiersin.org/journals/oce...
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Atlantic bluefin tuna are back in UK waters. To protect their future, we need to know exactly what they're eating. The Feeding the Comeback project will uncover prey species that sustain bluefin and secure their place in UK seas. Learn more in this short film - www.youtube.com/watch?v=32hT... 🦑🐟🌐🧪🌍
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
What do you know about bluefin tuna in UK waters? 🐟 One thing we don’t know is what they migrate here to feed on... and that’s what the new Feeding the Comeback project is seeking to find out! Wonderful infographic slides created by Rebecca McDonald Studios and Phyllida Bluemel. 🦑🌍🦤🧪🌐🐟
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
@exeter.ac.uk alongside partners has been awarded more than £1.2 million to restore seagrass meadows across the Fal and Helford Special Areas of Conservation (SAC)! 🙌 🦑🌊🌐🌍🧪🌱
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
We're excited to share that @exeter.ac.uk researchers have secured ~£1 million to protect England's vulnerable pelagic sharks! The project aims to bring together the angling community and science to address important knowledge gaps. Find out more – news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h... 🦑🌎🦤🧪🌐🌊🦈
image depicts two shark species, photographed underwater and relatively close up. the top image is of a right-facing porbeagle, and the bottom image is a left-facing image of a blue shark. text in the middle reads "scientists awarded nearly £1 million to protect englands sharks". logos for involved organisations are at the top and bottom
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Join us for Free Tea and Collage sessions with Jess Pemberton, ESI Artist in Residence with @exetermarine.bsky.social. Wednesday 8 and 15 July, 1 - 2pm. www.artsandcultureexeter.co.uk/news/artist-... @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @uniexecec.bsky.social @brendangodley.bsky.social @exetergses.bsky.social
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
We are so thrilled to be ranked 4th in the world for SGD14: Life Below Water by @timeshighered.bsky.social Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026. This is a huge achievement which recognises the University’s commitment to conserving marine ecosystems. 🤩🐢🦑🧪🌍 news.exeter.ac.uk/top-stories/...
a sea turtle rests on the ocean floor. overlaying text outlines the achievement of 4th in the world for life below water. Exeter Uni and THE logos are at the top.
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Exciting job opportunity with Cornwall Council! 🌊 Application deadline: midnight, Sunday 5th July. ⏰ KEY DETAILS 💼 Full-time, permanent role (37 hours per week) 🕰️ Flexible working arrangements supported 💷 Salary Range £39,160 - £46,355 To apply, visit - ehgv.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Côte d’Ivoire announces network of MPAs! @exeter.ac.uk researchers and local NGO Conservation des Espèces Marines have supported development of scientific evidence underpinning the network. Full news (available in Eng & Fr) - news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e... 🌍🦑 🧪🦤 @kristianmetcalfe.bsky.social
a reef system image with overlaid title text Côte d’Ivoire announces network of Marine Protected Areas
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Today (World Sea Turtle Day) we’re proud to launch the Wilkes Atlantic Leatherback Turtle Alliance (WALTA). A growing collab of 50+ partners in 25+ countries, WALTA will build evidence needed to protect Atlantic leatherback turtles To find out more, visit savetheleatherbacks.org @exeter.ac.uk
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Dr Sophie Nedelec @sophienedelec.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
🔴 PhD advert alert! Want to do a PhD working on ocean protection and restoration in a vibrant research community @exetermarine.bsky.social? Link here!! DM or email me if you'd like a chat about this opportunity :) Please share University of Exeter website: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...
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Passive acoustic monitoring to inform evidence-based policy for coral reefs. PhD (Royal Society Funded) at University of Exeter on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Passive acoustic monitoring to inform evidence-based policy for coral reefs. PhD (Royal Society Funded) at University of Exeter, listed on FindAPhD.com
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
For the first time, we're opening online viewing of our Exeter Marine Summer Showcase to the public! ⏰ 10am-3pm 📅 Wednesday 17th June Join us to hear talks from across our research network! Online tickets and more info - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exeter-mar...
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
We're taking part in Festival for the Ocean! Join us for a free community celebration of Cornwall’s coast and marine environment. 📅 Sunday 7th June 📍 Gylly Beach, Falmouth ⏰ 11am - 2pm Find out more - www.falmouthtowncouncil.co.uk/events/festi...
Festival event flyer, timed activities include a snorkel safari, marine stranding demo, beach clean, parade and a camera demo. drop in activities include an oyster display, cyanotype art and storytelling
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Learn how to communicate your research with non-academic audience. Join our training session on Tuesday 9 June 10 - 2pm. Open to @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk academics, postdocs and PhD students. Seats are limited. Register here: lost-in-translation-workshop.eventbrite.co.uk
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Our latest jobs round-up has arrived! With opportunities for graduates and ECR's such as "Marine Restoration Assistant" and "Coastal Ecologist", we might have found a role to suit you. Visit our LinkedIn to get the full details and links - www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... 🦑🌍🧪🦤🌐🌊
a macro shot of an orange dorid nudibranch crawling over seaweed. text overlay reads "uk based marine job opportunities, april 2026"
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
NEW RESEARCH! 🚨 Priorities for blue carbon ecosystems highlight a shift beyond science alone, toward equitable, community-focused management that champions traditional knowledge, improves carbon accounting, and scales restoration. Full paper - www.nature.com/articles/s41... #AcademicSky 🦑🌍🧪🌊
a blue underwater background photo with bubbles rising to the surface. Overlaid bold text reads "New research. Priority questions for the next decaude of blue carbon science. Macreadie et al. 2026, Nature Ecology and Evolution".
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
JOINT PhD OPPORTUNITY! 🚨🦈 Work with Uni of Qld and @exeter.ac.uk on this amazing project developing insights for managing vulnerable species in fisheries globally. DEADLINE: 26th APRIL 2026 Apply and learn more - scholarships.uq.edu.au/scholarship/... 🦑🦈🌊🎣🧪🌐 @kristianmetcalfe.bsky.social #PhDsky
a flyer for a phd opportunity, titled "decoding shark fishing practices for more sustainable management" deadline is 24th April 2026. background image is sharks from a fishery in a large bucket. logos for exeter and queensland universities are at the top of the page.
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
NEW RESEARCH 🚨 Patrols alone may not stop illegal fishing. New research in Chagos Archipelago shows enforcement at sea had little deterrent effect, while stronger regulations in fishers’ home countries mattered more. Full paper: doi.org/10.1093/ices... 🦑🎣🌐🌊🧪
a sunset over the sea, with a boat shadowed in the foreground. text reads: new research. Patrols alone do not discourage illegal fishing in marine protected areas. Kerry et al (2026) ISES Journal of Marine ScienceNew research. Highlights: Researchers used a mixed-methods approach to assess impact of management and policy decisions on illegal fishing within the chagos archipelago MPA. to the right is an icon of a document. Interviews with fishers showed that stronger rules and monitoring in Sri Lanka (origin of many illegal vessles) increased deterrence. to the left is an icon of two speech bubbles. Different patrol strategies affected inception rate, but no clear link was found between patrol effort and reduced illegal fishing. To the right is an icon of a vessel. Results highlight the value of multidisciplinary approaches in evaluating enforcement effectiveness, and show that a mix of patrols, strong laws, and community efforts is needed to tackle illegal fishing effectively. Underneath is an icon of some fish. Full paper: Assessment of enforcement strategy highlights opportunities for more effective deterrence in a large-scale no-take MPA. Kerry et al (2026) ICES Journal of MArine science.
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
We're ranked 28th globally for Earth & Marine Science in the 2026 QS subject rankings! 🏆 Our ranking is a significant achievement and reward marking the hard work and success of all of our staff and students. 🌟 @exeter.ac.uk @exetergses.bsky.social @uniexecec.bsky.social 🏆🦑🧪🌐🌊
a graphic describing an achievement - exeter colours (greens) are the background, and text reads "ranked 28th globally for earth & marine science". In smaller text reads "QS world university rankings, earth and marine sciences, in the top 30, 2026"background is exeter colours. text reads "recognising the global influence of our research and teaching, rooted in cornwall's unique coastal landscape"exeter colours as the background. text is a quote from prof brendan godley, director of the graduate school of environment and sustainability: "delighted to see exeter work in earth and marine science so highly regarded. Its never been more important - there is no planet B"exeter colours, and the exeter logo is large and central. text reads "we are future positive"
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
This week is Sign Language week! We've teamed up with the MUFFIN Project at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social and The Thalassophile Project to teach you some amazing British Sign bring for marine animals. Full glossary here - www.ssc.education.ed.ac.uk/BSL/ 🦑🌍🧪🌐🐟🌊
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
In @oceanographicmag.bsky.social our Hon. Prof. Steve Widdicombe captures how the ocean upholds the global economy, yet short-term exploitation and ocean acidification are risking systemic economic collapse. oceanographicmagazine.com/features/oce... 🌎🌐🧪🦑🐟
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Ocean Acidification: The world's largest bank is facing liquidation
Prof Steve Widdicombe, Back to Blue Ambassador and director of Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre explores the ocean acidification crisis
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
New research from @luishuckstadt.bsky.social 🌐🦑🧪🌎🦭 #AcademicSky
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Plymouth Marine Laboratory @pml.ac.uk · 02/03/2026
“Around ten years ago, everything changed.” New satellite analysis shows Antarctic sea-ice loss has increased #phytoplankton across 70% of the #SouthernOcean. Good news? Not quite. Discover the 'winners' and 'losers': theconversation.com/satellite-im...
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Satellite images show how Antarctica’s vanishing sea ice is changing the food chain
With the loss of sea ice, tiny filter feeders known as ‘salps’ can thrive, while shrimp-like krill lose out.
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
NEW RESEARCH 🚨 Researchers identify ultrasonography as reliable method of determining sex in migrating silver eels. This technique was shown to be more reliable than molecular marking, and removes the need for sacrifice. @mjw-marine.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... 🦑🧪🌍🦤🌐
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
New @exeter.ac.uk study reveals how communally-reared hatchery European lobsters can experience survival bias, slashing effective population size. 🦞🧬 Read the full paper here - doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743687 🦑🌍🧪🌐🌊
background image shows many lobster hatchlings floating in water column. inset image is of a single hatchling in a test tube. text reads 'new research, hatchery lobster releases risk genetic bottlenecking. New study raises important questions about the long-term sustanability of stock enhancement programs. ellis et al, aquaculture (2026).'
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University of Exeter, Cornwall @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk · 10/02/2026
Porpoises 'buzz' less when boats and ships are nearby. Researchers studying a narrow strait called the Little Belt in Denmark found buzzes reduced by up to 45% during the busiest vessel traffic periods. @uniexecec.bsky.social @exetergses.bsky.social @exetermarine.bsky.social
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Porpoises ‘buzz’ less when boats are nearby
Harbour porpoises “buzz” less when boats and ships and nearby – suggesting a drop in feeding and socialising, new research shows. Scientists used underwater microphones in a narrow strait called the L...
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
New paper from @exeter.ac.uk finds that porpoises ‘buzz’ less when boats are nearby. 🐬 Read the full paper - onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @rachlenn.bsky.social @vjhobson.bsky.social @uniexecec.bsky.social @exetergses.bsky.social 🦑🌊🧪🌍🌐
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Seasonal and Diurnal Patterns of Harbor Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) Behavior and the Disruptive Effects of Vessel Presence in a High‐Traffic Coastal Habitat
Chronic anthropogenic activity is an ongoing threat to the marine environment and presents unique challenges in shallow, coastal habitats where harbor porpoises reside. Harbor porpoises have high met...
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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 05/02/2026
What does a healthy UK sea look like? 🌊 Go underwater with Dr @owenexeter.bsky.social as he reveals what thriving Marine Protected Areas can look like using remote video surveys. 🌎 🧪 Join this FREE webinar on 10 Mar 26: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979972276... @exetermarine.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk
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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 28/01/2026
What’s living beneath UK seas? 🌊 Join marine scientist Dr @owenexeter.bsky.social on 10 Mar for a FREE marineLIVE webinar exploring extraordinary underwater footage from the Isles of Scilly, one of the UK’s richest marine hotspots. 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979972276... @exetermarine.bsky.social
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COSSMoSS research cruise @cossmoss-cruise.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Ever wondered what happens on board a research boat? 🚢🌊 Join scientists on board the RRS James Cook for 24 hours. From science to mealtimes and everything in between, get a snapshot of life as a scientist at sea! 🦑🌎🧪🤿 #Oceanography @exetermarine.bsky.social @noc.ac.uk @uniofexeternews.bsky.social
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24 hours on board a research boat!
YouTube video by Sea Scientists
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University of Exeter, Cornwall @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk · 30/01/2026
Today sees the launch of the Ocean Equity Index (OEI), a new free tool designed to assess and promote equity in ocean initiatives, projects and policies. @rachelturner.bsky.social @natureportfolio.nature.com @exetermarine.bsky.social @uniofexeternews.bsky.social
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New Ocean Equity Index launches to drive fair and inclusive ocean governance
Today marks the launch of the Ocean Equity Index (OEI), a new free tool designed to assess and promote equity in ocean initiatives, projects and policies. Published in Nature, and developed by 27 lead...
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
@cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social @exetergses.bsky.social @uniexecec.bsky.social @ecehh.org @hass-cornwall.bsky.social @exetermarine.bsky.social @brendangodley.bsky.social @davehodgson.bsky.social @inaturalist.bsky.social
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Plymouth Marine Laboratory @pml.ac.uk · 22/01/2026
The ocean is getting crowded🌊 From #fishing & #shipping, to #offshore infrastructure & #conservation, marine trade-offs are getting tougher. New research from @exeter.ac.uk / @exetermarine.bsky.social + PML explores how decisions are made, and why #BlueJustice matters: pml.ac.uk/news/navigat...
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Navigating tricky trade-offs in busy seas
Study shows how ‘Blue Justice’ is key to delivering fairer and more equitable use of marine space.
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
New paper on SEA TURTLE phenology 🐢 in the Cayman Islands. Collaborative effort between @exeter.ac.uk and Cayman Islands DoE. Full paper here - journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... IG reel - www.instagram.com/p/DTz3wiUDKyA/ @brendangodley.bsky.social @uniexecec.bsky.social 🦑🌐🌍🐢🧪 #AcademicSky
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Phenology of nesting marine turtles in the Cayman Islands
Climate-driven shifts in the phenology of species are altering ecosystems worldwide and have been documented in many species, including marine turtles. We present a 26 year analysis of population tren...
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
DONT MISS OUT on this fantastic talk from @owenexeter.bsky.social, looking at all things underwater in the Isles of Scilly! 🌍🧪🦑🌐🦈🐬🌊
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
News article in @sciam.bsky.social covers our sea turtle work with SPOT Marine life - www.scientificamerican.com/article/glob... 🚨 GET INVOLVED! SPOT are looking for volunteers in Cyprus to help with the nesting season (deadline 30th Jan '26). More info - cyprusturtles.org/get_involved... 🦑🐢🧪🌍🌐
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UKIRSC Marine Mammals @ukirsc.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Josh Symes at @exetermarine.bsky.social is tracking Risso's dolphins in the UK's south-west, using photo ID to reveal site fidelity and core social alliances within this sub-population. 🐬📸 #UKIRSC26
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
NEW BLOG POST 🦠🌊 The Invisible Ocean War: How Tiny Viruses Shape Our Planet's Climate Written by PhD students Keith Harrison and John Duffy, who's project was partially funded by the Exeter Marine Fund. Read the full blog post here - sites.exeter.ac.uk/exetermarine... 🦑🌏🧪🔬
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
NEW RESEARCH 🚨 Shore-based surveys reveal site in Goa, India as a potential nursery ground for widenose guitarfish, and provided the first population assessment of the species in the region. Full paper: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... 🦈🐟🦑🧪🌐🌏
Image featuring a widenose guitar fish, overlaying an ocean background. text reads 'new research, critically endangered guitarfish nursery found along goa's shores'.
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