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•fish biologist specializing in salmon ecology and restoration •nature photographer creating ecological images to inspire preservation of wild places •located in the Pacific Northwest, USA •proud federal employee linktr.ee/ncgleason

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CAKE @thebandcake.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
The congressional switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. Put it in your cell phone. Use it. If you're not calling at least once a week, you're not doing your part.
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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Last night in California I had some of my favorite green-rated sustainable seafood: sablefish! “Lots of fishing methods cause serious environmental harm” does not mean we have to give up all seafood. Want to learn more? Preorder my new book! www.southernfriedscience.com/why-sustaina... 🧪🦑🌎🐟
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“Why Sustainable Seafood Matters” is now available for preorder! Here’s what it’s about, and why I decided to write it.
I am thrilled to announce that “Why Sustainable Seafood Matters,” my second book, is now available for preorder through my publisher Johns Hopkins University Press! Use code HWSSM for 3…
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NCGleason @ncgleason.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
For many years, salmon biologists have been saying the mixed-stock fisheries need to change. Now there’s data. #fish #salmon wildfishconservancy.org/while-orcas-...
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While Orcas and Salmon Declined, Ocean Harvests of Puget Sound Chinook Were Significantly Underestimated for Decades – Wild Fish Conservancy Northwest
Newly revised data released by Canada at the Pacific Salmon Commission shows that for more than two decades ocean fisheries have killed thousands more Endangered Species Act-listed Puget Sound Chinook...
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🌊Markus Knigge🐟 @oceanknigge.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
308 km2 of #OceanOptimism designated by 🇳🇿... #30x30 oceanographicmagazine.com/news/aotearo...
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New Zealand marks biggest marine reserve expansion in a decade
The newly designated 308-square-kilometre network, co-managed alongside Kāi Tahu iwi, safeguards marine habitats for endangered species
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NCGleason @ncgleason.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
ok I’m not sure what I just contributed to, but it was a fun survey. Help out these scientists: www.biodiful.org#/forest
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Biodiful
Etude de la perception humaine de la biodiversité. Studying human perception of biodiversity.
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NCGleason @ncgleason.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Anyone else a fan of Pojar and Mackinnon? It’s the best #PNW #plants i.d. book, and I’d love to see the update! Please check out Plants of the Pacific Coast: From Alaska to Oregon by CanScience Books and support the project on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/can...
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Plants of the Pacific Coast: From Alaska to Oregon
A brand-new, fully up-to-date plant guide by Jim Pojar, Andy MacKinnon, Leigh Joseph (Styawat) and Jamie Fenneman
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Brett "Solidarity 2026" Banditelli @banditelli.org · 05/10/2025
Happy Brett Saw Condorsiversary, to all who celebrate! 🪶
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NCGleason @ncgleason.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Fat bear 856 at Katmai National Park. He didn't win Fat Bear Week, but doesn't care. Abundant salmon runs create healthy ecosystems and very fat & happy bears! #mammals #WorldAnimalDay
An enormous school of sockeye salmon is moving slowly upstream in a shallow river. They are a deep red color of their spawning phase. A large brown bear is sitting in the middle of it all with his head and shoulders visible above the water surface, and he appears to be smiling with his mouth open. A small area of clear blue water surrounds the bear where the salmon are avoiding him. Identified as male bear 856 at Katmai National Park.
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Society of Vertebrate Paleontology @societyofvertpaleo.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
In this difficult moment for our US federal paleo colleagues, let’s take a moment to shout out the amazing work they do to make our science possible! Share or comment below with your thank-you message and any photos of your visits. Let’s make sure they know we appreciate and support them!
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Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission @nwifc.org · 05/09/2025
The Makah Tribe is hiring for the position of Biometrician
go.nwifc.org
Biometrician – Makah Tribe
The Makah Tribe is hiring for the position of Biometrician The Biometrician will be housed in Makah Fisheries Management in the Fisheries Management Division under the Director of Fisheries. The Biometrician shall be responsible for analyzing data to determine population dynamics, survival rates, site use, harvest limits, effects of changing environment, and other important biological information to promote the sound management of fisheries and the environment by the Makah Tribe.
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Northwest Treaty Tribes @nwtreatytribes.org · 19/07/2025
With a salmon feast and celebration, Lummi Nation marked a reclaiming of traditional place names in the San Juan Islands. “You cannot tell the history of these islands without telling the history of our ancestors," said Tony Hillaire, Lummi chairman. nwtt.co/nx
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Lummi reclaims traditional name for TiLeqw-iLhch at Haida Point
A day of ceremony, food and gifts celebrated the reclaiming of Indigenous place names in the San Juan Islands.
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butterflygirl24 @butterflygirl24.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Learn these Spanish questions, Cómo te llama? What is your name. Quál es tu cumpleaños? What is your birthday? So, when someone is snatched we have info to help identify them n hopefully find out where they were taken. #iceout #california
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NCGleason @ncgleason.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
I noticed that Amazon now has an AI thing that says “Ask Rufus”. Well I just want you to know this is Rufus. I don’t really recommend asking him anything unless you want to hear about how hungry he is or if there’s a crow on the light pole or if his roommate left a stinker in the box. #cat
Front view of a surprised-looking cat with short, sandy hair and green eyes and front paws tucked in.
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RebelFema @rebelfema.altgov.info · 19/06/2025
TIME TO ACT! Call your senators!
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FrontRangeWildflowers @frwildflowers.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Nine years ago today 🌿 Aquilegia chrysantha, our Golden Columbine, blooms in rocky gullies with ephemeral water flows #nativeplants
Pure yellow columbine flower with numerous exserted stamens
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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 07/06/2025
We’re not waste. We are not “the bureaucracy”. We're real people living and working alongside you to make our communities safer and healthier places to live. Say hello to our colleague Abby. She is fired but fighting and she is a patriot @firedbutfighting.bsky.social #FedWorkerFriday #WeArePatriots
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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Stay tuned. #FiftyFiftyOne #50501Movement #PeoplesMovement #ImpeachTrump
Image of a white splattered background. At the top is a crown with a red X slashed on it. Below are the words NEXT DAY OF ACTION: JUNE 14th. The 50501 logo is at the bottom.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
At RFK Jr’s direction, HHS plans to cut the National Suicide Hotline’s program for LGBTQ youth. In February, the program received an average of 2,100 contacts per day.
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HHS plans to cut the national suicide hotline’s program for LGBTQ youth
In February, the program received an average of 2,100 contacts per day.
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Indivisible Skagit❌👑 @handle.invalid · 29/03/2025
Seattle SLAYS @seattleindivisible.bsky.social @westseattleindivisible.com @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
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Dan Diamond @ddiamond.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Breaking: RFK Jr. has forced out PETER MARKS, the nation’s top vaccine regulator. In his resignation letter, obtained by the Post, Marks said he was willing to work with RFK Jr on his vaccine concerns — but said Kennedy wishes “subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
washingtonpost.com
RFK Jr. forces out Peter Marks, FDA’s top vaccine scientist
Marks, an architect of Operation Warp Speed, warned that a recent measles outbreak shows how confidence in science and public health is being “undermined.”
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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 15/03/2025
Good morning friends! Hope you can take some time to unplug and recharge this weekend. Mood: Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason. Mark Twain
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ALT DHS (NOT an official DHS account) @altdhs.altgov.info · 14/03/2025
What - and I cannot stress this enough - THE FUCK???
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Urgent action🔥🔥🔥 Tell your Senators HELL NO to the #ContinuingResolution The CR rubberstamps the slashing of #foreignaid, #science and #federalworkforce, and handover of Congressional powers to #DOGE Follow the 🧵for Senators leaning Yes @altusaid.altgov.info @altnps.bsky.social
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Senate Democrats’ Choice: Block the Republican Spending Bill or Dissolve Congress
The House’s continuing resolution would effectively hand over spending decisions to Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
NEW: Biggest Federal Employee Unions Says Shutdown is Preferable to Elon/Trump CR talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/bigge...
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Biggest Federal Employee Unions Says Shutdown is Preferable to Elon/Trump CR
Federal workers obviously don’t like government shutdowns. Most of them are furloughed....
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 02/03/2025
18f.org
18f.org
18F: We are dedicated to the American public and we're not done yet
For over 11 years, 18F has been proudly serving the American people to make government technology work better. We are non-partisan civil servants. 18F has worked on hundreds of projects, all designed ...
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NCGleason @ncgleason.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
We don’t deserve to be hated. The false accusations that we are lazy make the accusers look ignorant of what we are actually doing in our jobs, working for the American people. Do you want to fire the staff protecting you from floods and fires? Have fun with that. #FederalEmployees
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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Today, a broad coalition of scientific professional societies who represent over 92,000 scientists are speaking out against the politicization and demonization of Federally funded science and government scientist jobs. It was an honor to help the Union of Concerned Scientists with this! 🧪🌎
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48 Scientific Societies Representing Almost 100,000 Scientists Ask Congress to Protect the Future of Science
48 scientific societies representing almost 100,000 scientists signed on to a letter asking Congress to protect the future of science
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Jalene LaMontagne @jalene-lamontagne.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Disappointed to not see @ecologicalsociety.bsky.social, that represents 9,000 members, many of whom are directly affected by what's happening. I'd like to see ESA sign.
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Weshlovrcm @weshlovrcm.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
It's all being done on purpose. The degenerate theofascist regime wants to cause a massive economic depression so the rich elites can then swoop in and buy up failed businesses and properties at bargain basement prices.
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Code Junkie @codejunkie.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Those at the top want it. They're tired of workers expecting to be paid, get time off, and health care. "Why should women get maternity leave?"
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AltAirForce @altairforce.altgov.info · 01/03/2025
Feds - read & heed. I know you may be very angry and disgruntled right now, especially if you were caught in the crosshairs of this administration’s shit show, but our country needs all of us to hold the line. Our oath doesn’t end just because our employment might. #resist #altgov #strongertogether
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CALL TO ACTIVISM @calltoactivism.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell. This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
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Brian J. Karem @briankarem.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
I have covered presidential politics for 40 years. This was the most juvenile display by a President and Vice President I have ever seen. Other presidents treated their enemies with more respect. This is a low point and a dark day for the US. Totally embarrassing.
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E. Rosalie @erosalie.infoepi.com · 01/03/2025
Since February 26, an additional 1,322 adults (from 14,482 to 15,804) and 141 infants (from 1,541 to 1,682) have died as a consequence of a single frozen USAID program.
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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 26/02/2025
According to a WaPo article Luke Farritor is manually blocking @altusaid.bsky.social HIV/AIDS care funds in violation of court orders. Paused/stopped HIV treatment means more babies born with HIV, more infections, and more deaths. Let him know your thoughts. ax28@cdc.gov Luke.Farritor@hhs.gov
Rubio had decreed that certain critical programs – such as aid to Ukraine and Syria and costs related to the PEPFAR program to combat HIV in Africa – would continue to be funded. Several times, USAID managers prepared packages of these payments and got the agency’s interim leaders to sign off on them with support from the White House.  

But each time, using their new gatekeeping powers and clearly acting on orders from Musk or one of his lieutenants, Farritor and Kliger would veto the payments – a process that required them to manually check boxes in the payment system one at a time, the same tedious way you probably pay your bills online. Meanwhile, AIDS clinics shuttered and staff found themselves stranded in unstable countries such as the Congo. A pregnant woman in an undisclosed country has sued the Trump administration because she was denied a medevac helicopter. In another case, I was told, an employee in southern Africa who needed chemotherapy was also denied a chopper because no one would authorize the money.
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ALT Fish and Wildlife Service @altfws.altgov.info · 25/02/2025
Sent by the manager of a National Wildlife Refuge: I'm sure you're aware, but today our purchase cards were limited to $1. I don't think the general public understands the implications of this. This is our only means of paying for utilities, phone, internet, goods and services, etc.
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Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
This man has absolutely no idea whatsoever what Musk is doing, he doesn’t care, and he’s absolutely without question not currently in charge of our government.
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Feathered Frens Thru The Lens @chibargie.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
“Are you better off than you were four WEEKS ago?” #Democracy #UnitedWeStand #AltGov #resist #Resistance #Peace #Prosperity #DEI #ConstitutionalCrisis
A very pissed off BlueBird
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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 19/02/2025
ATTENTION FEDS Judge Chutkin won't block Musk's federal worker firings because "'possibility' that defendants may take actions that irreparably harm plaintiffs is not enough" Attorneys are asking us for evidence of harm. If you have evidence contact the tipline asap. We'll provide an email address
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NCGleason @ncgleason.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
As a US Army Corps of Engineers employee, I see this every day. People have no idea.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Letters went out to federal workers this morning stating they were fired due to poor performance. However, all employees had been rated as “exceptional” performers by their supervisors. Please keep these records and pursue wrongful termination claims. Let the lawsuits begin.
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Hannah Natanson @hannahnatanson.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Tens of thousands of feds are being fired. Please, if you're a fired fed or a fed whose colleagues were fired, help us report what the consequences will be for the American public: Hannah signal (202) 580-5477 Emily signal (202) 412-9091 www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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Trump administration directs agency heads to fire most probationary staff
Terminations should happen within two days, according to four people familiar with internal conversations.
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Dog Island Records @stevnv.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
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Faine Greenwood @faineg.com · 06/02/2025
Musk and Trump are engaged in a vicious witch hunt against women and people of color in the military and civil service: the former Coast Guard chief was just evicted from her home with 3 hours notice. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
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Trump administration evicts former Coast Guard leader from her house with 3 hours notice
Trump fired Linda Fagan, the first female Coast Guard commandant, on his second day in office. A Trump official told her she had three hours to leave her house on Tuesday.
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Dr. Sven-Eric Jordt #TobRegSky @sejordt.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
#TobRegSky #PedSky #MedSky #EpiSky #addictionsci #policysky #polisky #PCCM 🧪🛟 March 7, 2025, DC and state capitals ! standupforscience2025.org #standupforscience2025 #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson @ayanaeliza.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
If you’re in DC pls go and make a witty sign and yell real loud for me tomorrow‼️ For the love of @noaa 🩵 www.mobilize.us/ccanactionfu...
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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Happy international day of women and girls in science! Here are two starter packs of women in ocean science for you to follow 🦑🧪 go.bsky.app/4wMsfX4
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OrigWolfePack @origwolfepack.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Decisions are being made about important agencies and organizations by people that are borderline morons and have no idea what said agencies and organizations actually do. They are so self obsessed they only think how those entities effect them and how they can change them for themselves
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Faith 🌊🥷🏌️‍♀️ @faith54.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
I think the South African racist in the cheap suits needs to pay some taxes before he actually talks about Government departments' savings and indeed the US tax system.
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