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Dr Katie Cramer

@kt-cramer.bsky.social
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Associate Research Professor at Arizona State University | NatGeo explorer | STRI Research Associate. Conservation (historical) ecologist studying the past, present, and future of coral reefs. www.katielcramer.com

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Lisa S Gardiner @lisasgardiner.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Featuring science research by @kt-cramer.bsky.social :)
Historical ecologist Katie Cramer and her team studied thousands of tiny fish teeth to learn that parrotfish numbers in Caribbean reefs started to drop in the 18th century as human population swelled after European colonization. (Picture of a brightly colored parrotfish in a coral reef)
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Lisa S Gardiner @lisasgardiner.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
When reporting and writing this story, I learned so much about why parrotfish are AMAZING. Thanks to @kt-cramer.bsky.social @lalvarezfilip.bsky.social @anysunreef.bsky.social and @ichnologist.bsky.social for their research and perspectives on these funny fishes!
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Anthony (Tony) J. Martin @ichnologist.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Happy to have been interviewed for part of @lisasgardiner.bsky.social's @sciencenews.bsky.social article about my favorite bioeroding & carbonate-sand-pooping fishes, parrotfishes; also includes keen insights from Drs. Katie Cramer & Ana Molina Hernández. www.snexplores.org/article/parr... 🧪🐠🪸🏖️
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Parrotfish shape the future of coral reefs, one bite at a time
Could these colorful fish aid struggling coral? Yes, but not always. Parrotfish play a complex role in reefs — and sometimes may cause harm.
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🌊Markus Knigge🐟 @oceanknigge.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
👇 great recognition for successful marine conservation. #OceanOptimism
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Aaron O'Dea @odealab.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Paywall? Get the pdf here: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4tf47... Joint first author: @erinmdillon.bsky.social plus other lovelies, including @gobyone.bsky.social @kt-cramer.bsky.social @jonscibulski.bsky.social @mattleray.bsky.social and others.
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Aaron O'Dea @odealab.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
🐠🦈 Just out: In this paper we ask "How has reef trophic structure changed since humans started removing predatory fishes from Caribbean coral reefs?". www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/... Illustrations @cookedillustrations.com
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Dr Katie Cramer @kt-cramer.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Some regional examples: www.healthyreefs.org/en/healthy-r... storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/403e...
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Coral Reef Health Index (CRHI)
The Coral Reef Health Index (CRHI) map is a vital tool in marine conservation, environmental management and planning.
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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine @nationalacademies.org · 12/05/2025
#CoralReefs are facing increased stress due to warming, acidification, and extreme weather — leading to more frequent bleaching and broader ecological impacts. Join us May 16 to learn about research to preserve #reefs and make them more resilient: ow.ly/W8Hz50VNYcF
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Dr Katie Cramer @kt-cramer.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Excited to participate in the "Climate Conversations" online panel hosted by @nationalacademies.org this Friday! If you are interested in hearing about current efforts to promote coral reef persistence, please join: www.nationalacademies.org/event/44984_...
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500 Women Scientists @500womensci.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Science is under attack! Here are a few ways you can share your story - post it on social media, call your representative's office, engage local media outlets #resist #SaveNSF
poster with information for a week of action for NSF made by the Society for the Study of Evolution, Society of Systematic Biologists & American Society of Naturalists. providing ways to engage with Congress and the public about the threats to Science
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Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
I am so heartened to this seriously AWESOME #SaveNSF website go up today!!!! Has a take action toolkit with: 1. Press outreach templates 2. Social media toolkit 3. Elected official outreach 4. Talking points Check it out and share widely!!!! Likely more to come. www.savensf.com
Welcome to Save The U.S. National Science Foundation
A Girl Looking at a Physics Model
TAKE ACTION
Save NSF is a coalition of concerned scientists and allies who are working to save funding for scientific grants through the U.S. National Science Foundation.

 

Our mission is to support and advocate for the continuation of vital research and innovation in various scientific fields. NSF funding is critical to this work.

 

 Join us in our endeavor to ensure a sustainable future for scientific exploration and discovery.
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Krista M. Harper @kristamharper.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Here are the links to folks who are tracking grant cancellations at both NIH and NSF censoring science. This team is tracking terminations to organize and advocate. Please report your terminated grants: NIH: forms.gle/J2znQ7y7YpeP... NSF: airtable.com/appGKlSVeXni... w/ @noamross.net
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NIH grant termination, stop-work order, or reinstatement information submission form
Please use this form to submit information identifying specific NIH grants that have been cancelled for any reason after January 20, 2025. Data from this form will be used to update the data base at ...
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Eos @eos.org · 21/04/2025
On Friday, the NSF announced the cancellation of awards that aren’t aligned with the agency’s mission, “including but not limited to those on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and misinformation/disinformation.” eos.org/research-and...
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NSF Cancels Hundreds of DEI and Disinformation Grants - Eos
The National Science Foundation has cancelled hundreds of grants to researchers working on projects related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as misinformation and disinformation.
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Union of Concerned Scientists @ucs.org · 25/02/2025
Take action today and demand your senators and representatives do everything in their power to end DOGE, stop all unconstitutional and illegal activity by the Trump administration, and force the executive branch to respect the separation of powers.
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Tell Congress: Stop the Trump-Musk Power Grab
The Trump administration’s illegal overreach has jeopardized science and sparked a constitutional crisis. Tell your members of Congress to stand up for our democracy.
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Dr Katie Cramer @kt-cramer.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
You're welcome!
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Dr Katie Cramer @kt-cramer.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Just funded: www.conservation.org/press-releas...
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14 Pacific Island countries receive a major grant to manage one third of the world’s tuna in the face of the climate crisis
The program, with a total value of US$156.8M will assist Pacific Island countries manage risks caused by the redistribution of tuna stocks due to climate change and contribute to food security.
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Sean Casten @seancasten.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
If you are a federal employee in one of our scientific agencies who has been fired, please consider filling out this form. The House GOP may not give a damn about the the Enlightenment, objective truth or the Constitution but we do. democrats-science.house.gov/sciencefirings
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Were you fired by President Trump? | House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 20/02/2025
Today! Join us at 9pm ET/6pm PT for a Democracy Forward Town Hall—where we can come together in community, find courage, & work to build a better future. Speaker info to follow soon. Topic: One Month In - What We've Learned, How We Are Responding, What You Can Do. YouTube Live link: bit.ly/4i9BQ1l
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Dr Katie Cramer @kt-cramer.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
This is a huge loss for NSF and for the research community. Thank you so much Jeremy for your thoughtful input, kindness, and support as a Program Officer at HEGS. You continue to inspire and motivate this first time NSF grantee.
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Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
If you're an NSF PI like me, you might be wondering: Will my grant be suspended or terminated next week? A few key things to know: First off, remember that NSF is **congressionally mandated** to evaluate broader impacts. And laws like CHIPS and Science supersede EOs. But also... 🧵 thread
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Darby Saxbe @darbysaxbe.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science.
list of banned keywords
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Dr Katie Cramer @kt-cramer.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Time to download any climate change data from USDA subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
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POLITICO Pro: USDA ordered to scrub climate change from websites
The directive could affect information across dozens of programs including climate-smart agriculture initiatives.
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Bryan P. Galligan SJ @galligansj.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
A lot of work on fisheries and nutrition (including my own) has looked at the nutrient content of fish catches. This paper finds important differences between the nutrients available in coral reef ecosystems and what is captured by fishers. 🦑🧪🐠 besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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Micronutrient levels of global tropical reef fish communities differ from fisheries capture
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.
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Dr Katie Cramer @kt-cramer.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Awesome! Thanks Monica. I’d love to be added too 🪸
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