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Niki Hubbard, PhD 🐙🦀 @nikihubbard.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Once upon a time I just admired nudis and sea slugs. But it was not enough. Now apparently I'm creating an R package to celebrate their colour palettes? 😅 First up, my Sydney fave, Hypselodoris bennetti. #rstats #nudibranch #dataviz 🦑🐙🧪 #marinelife #invertebrates

Close up with a beautiful nudibranch on a rocky reef. The lower half of the image is a palette of swatches made from the nudi's vibrant colours.

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Brooke Fitzwater, PhD (she/her) 🐟🪱🏳️‍🌈♾️ @oceanfilly.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I am beyond excited to share that our paper, "Neurodivergent Perceptions, Experiences, and Perspectives in Academic Biological Sciences Spaces" has been published! A 🧵incoming because this paper is so special to me and the co-authors. doi.org/10.1093/icb/...

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Neurodivergent Perceptions, Experiences, and Perspectives in Academic Biological Sciences Spaces

Abstract. Neurodiversity has received considerable attention recently from the general population and academic researchers, coinciding with an increase in

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Niki Hubbard, PhD 🐙🦀 @nikihubbard.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

For a brief break from the world, please enjoy a tale of two slugs. #MarineLife #inverts 🧪🦑🐙 Nudibranch Jorunna pantherina (I think!) and not-nudibranch Elysia coodgeensis in a tidepool, about 1cm and 5mm long respectively. And with a few bonus microscopic epifauna video-bombing.

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Niki Hubbard, PhD 🐙🦀 @nikihubbard.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Your plots and figures deserve some sea slug style! The nudibranch colour palette package is up on CRAN! 🎨 Can now be found and installed without even needing to tab away from R Studio. cran.r-project.org/web/packages... #rstats #nudibranch #dataviz 🦑🐙🧪 #marinelife #invertebrates

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Bob Wong @bbmwong.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Do you have a background in behavioural ecology and are you interested in doing a PhD in Australia? I’m looking for new grad students so check out our website (BobWongLab.org) or come find me in Torino at #ISBE2026. 🐟🐠

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Niki Hubbard, PhD 🐙🦀 @nikihubbard.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Rescued one of my favourite moths from where it had got itself stuck in a bit of a tangle. The beautiful day-flying cinnabar moth. Now checking out every ragwort I pass because I want to see cinnababies in the garden 😄 #Invertebrates

A beautiful moth resting on a hand. The moth is black, with high contrast red markings - red lines down the outside edge of the wings, and two red spots at the base of each wing.

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Andrew Knighton @aknighton.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Just noticed that City of Last Chances by @aptshadow.bsky.social is 99p on Kobo today. It's one hell of a book, full of fascinating characters struggling with power & oppression. I haven't checked, but the ebook might be cheap in other places right now too. www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...

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City of Last Chances Audiobook by Adrian Tchaikovsky | Rakuten Kobo United Kingdom

Read "City of Last Chances Shortlisted for the Hugo Award for Best Series 2025" by Adrian Tchaikovsky available from Rakuten Kobo. 2024 LOCUS AWARD FINALIST, BEST FANTASY NOVEL WINNER OF THE 2022 BRIT...

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Claire @clrthrn.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The fibre community on Bluesky need to see this 🧶

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franz @franzanth.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

the only character creation sliders that matter #InvertebrateShitposting

a badly drawn quadrant. the top axis is marked leggy, bottom no leggy. right side lomg, left side no lomg. on the top right, lomg leggy, is a badly drawn centipede, bottom right lomg no leggy is a worm, top left no lomg leggy is an isopod, bottom left no lomg no leggy is a blobby sea urchin with visible butthole

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Coral City Camera @coralcitycamera.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

On this World Oceans Day we are proud to unveil the latest extension of the world’s longest underwater timelapse, starting May 1, 2023, and running for three years through May 1, 2026 🪸🌎🪸

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bookswain.bsky.social @bookswain.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Another Haeckel plate for World Ocean Day. This one depicts a variety of marine annelid worm species labeled Chaetopoda, an obsolete taxonomical term. A favorite that I’ve posted before, it looks even more striking in person. Coin for scale. 🌊 🦑 🪱

A colored illustration of a variety of different shaped bristle worms, all in close proximity or overlapping each other. Their mostly orange, yellow and red segmented bodies contrast highly against a greenish background.

#sciart 🐙 🐡 #invertebrates

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Rebecca R Helm @rebeccarhelm.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Life hack from a marine biologist: When your blue sea dragons need a little snack, remember that they never evolved to swim, so you have to drive the Portuguese man-o-war around and pick them up like a little bus 🎥 by me during field work :)

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Rebecca R Helm @rebeccarhelm.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

In these strange and uncertain times, this is our guiding account philosophy ✨🪼✨ 🧵 Click on this thread for regularly updating ocean posts 🧵

Small orange bird with text "Adult me having a bad day" with big white bird cuddling it and text "seeing a weird sea creature"

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

We like to imagine that voters make decisions on the basis of accountability and attribution. But they never have, and never will. It's time to drop the myths and build our politics on things that work, such as inspiration and transformation. This week's column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Nothing sums up the death of accountability like the prospect of Nigel Farage in No 10 | George Monbiot

You’d expect the public face of Brexit to be punished by voters. But history shows that such leaders often profit from the chaos they sow, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

(1/) Wales’ version of two up, two down has yielded some interesting results: There has been a 10 year increase of the distinctive Stonechat. It increased by 160% 2014-24 across the country. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social @btocymru.bsky.social #Ornithology

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UNSW Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences @unswbees.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Job alert! We are advertising for a new Lecturer in Marine Science with a focus on fisheries and/or biological oceanography. Come and join the large and vibrant marine crew at UNSW. external-careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au/cw/en/job/53...

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Jessica Crabbit (she/her) @jessica1603.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Torture by non-fiction is definitely a thing this century.

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Jonathan Edward Durham @thisone0verhere.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

After careful consideration, Ive decided I’m just not built to be so well informed about so many people I dislike so intensely

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Nessa O'Connor @nessocon.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Fantastic fully-funded #PhD opportunity available now with me, Aoife Delaney at @npwsireland.bsky.social, and Iris Moeller, Thomas Connor & Jamie Waterman @tcddublin.bsky.social - on Irish #saltmarsh communities and #Spartina Please share! 🌱 🌊 😊 Deadline 20th May 2026 #MarineLife 🦑 #Ecology #coasts

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Bronwen Scott @snailseyeview.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Reposting this thread because I think we could all do with a lil green snail with two shells.

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Michael Bok @mikebok.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I am hiring a PhD student to join our group in Lund, Sweden working on an ERC-funded project to untangle color and polarization vision in some amazing crustaceans – minute water fleas and pugnacious mantis shrimp! Please forward this to promising students. Apply here: lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/...

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Elizabeth Beston @elizabethbeston.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I rarely see crab larvae in my samples, so it’s super exciting to see one! This is a zoea larva of a shore crab (Carcinus maenas). #marineplankton 🦑 #zooplankton #microscopy #crab

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franz @franzanth.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Species key for the nerds

Same artwork as above, annotated with species featured in the pattern.
From left to right, Calloria lampshell, a clam-like animal. Veliger stage snail larva, a curly x-shape with round shell in the middle. Tosia australis biscuit star aberrant form, a four-pointed sea star. Botryllus star tunicate, a rounded six-star shape. Aurelia moon jellyfish, a circle with lines running radially through it. Brittle star larva, a nearly triangular shape with points sticking out of it. Anacheirurus trilobite segment, repeated arthropod back segments. Reteporella bryozoan, hard to explain dashes that form curves. Echinometra sea urchin test, circular patterns that radiate from a center point. Diacrotricha plume moth, a moth that looks like it has many wings. Aglaophenia hydrozoan, fern-like animal. Ephippodonta moon clam, an open clam that looks like a circle with line in the middle. Velella hydrozoan, a slanted oval with hard geometric lines around it.

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franz @franzanth.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Late post, here's the #InverteFest April 2026 art book cover in full view. Species key to follow tomorrow when I'm less distracted, in the mean time feel free to guess the species lol. #Art #SciArt

A long artwork with various patterns arranged in hard geometric shapes. Near the middle slightly off center is a moth surrounded by two layers of diamond shapes, each with different geometric patterns inspired by invertebrates. Crossing the diamond is a large X-shape depicting the segments of an arthropod. Outside all of this are various vaguely animal-shaped patterns arranged in circular and rectangular segments.

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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 06/05/2026

The day has finally arrived. You can now *officially* watch puffins live from the Farne Islands, 24 hours a day: bit.ly/4tRz72T Please enjoy these puffins kissing in celebration of this momentous event.

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 06/05/2026

📣Have you always wanted to work in Woods Hole? Don't miss this opportunity! WHOI's Marine Policy Center invites applications from established career professionals for its 3-month Visiting Scholar Program. Applications due June 15! 📲Find out more: go.whoi.edu/visiting-scholar

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The media forensically dissects the pasts of people who challenge the status quo, such as Polanski and Corbyn. Fair enough, up to a point: we should know about our representatives. But it's far less inquisitive about those who defend power, however great their misdeeds, such as Nigel Farage.🧵

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alexis simpson is confused by display name changes @amutepiggy.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

i am tired of having to listen to dumb assholes just because they have a lot of money

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Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation @moorefound.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

New funding opportunity from the Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative. We’re inviting teams of two researchers to pursue ambitious, high-risk projects advancing aquatic symbiosis (marine + freshwater). Open globally. Details + how to apply:  moore.org/SymbiosisRFP #RFP #AquaticSymbiosis

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LAFAYETTE @lastudiolafayette.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Shifting baseline syndrome (SBS) is what happens when we forget how vibrant the natural world used to be. Each generation grows up with a more depleted environment and calls it “normal,” simply because it’s all they’ve ever known.

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LinPiX ≽(◉˕ ◉ ≼マ @lifeinpixelz.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

🐌 🌱 The snail found the perfect balance, a cozy home and a tiny #MiniGarden @pixeldailies.bsky.social PD #213 Palette used: Rosy 42 #InverteFest #pixelart #pixel_dailies #ドット絵 #aseprite

Pixel art of a cute snail with a cozy moss-covered shell shaped like a tiny garden, small flowers, a sprout and grass growing on top, gently watering plants with a tiny golden watering can, standing on a patch of grass with little white flowers, soft warm background, wholesome self-care vibe. Above it is written the question "Did you take care of yourself today?"

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KetrinaDrawsALot @ketrinadrawsalot.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Don't forget about the squishy ones during #InverteFest! #snail #slug #gastropod #education #SciArt

Instructions on how to draw snails and slugs:
1) Start with a curvy line
2) Two eyestalks, two mouth tentacles
3) Most slugs have ridges, a snail's shell opening is closer to the head
4) Snails and slugs are often brown but can be all kinds of colors!

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Adrian Tchaikovsky @aptshadow.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Self help: giant worm was within you all along.

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Premee Mohamed @premeemohamed.com · 29/04/2026

My best craft advice is "Put a giant worm in it." You can never go wrong with a giant worm. Sci-fi: Giant worm on an alien planet Fantasy: Giant worm in mountain sitting on a pile of gold Horror: Giant worm (eats people) Romance: Giant worm causes third-act breakup Mystery: Giant worm investigates

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Help us name our spotted friend! 🐌 What should we call this adorable Dotted Sea Hare? Drop your suggestions below! 👇

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Dr Rachel Hale Marine Biologist @seafloorscience.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Please reskeet! 🚨 Abstract deadline for the Ocean in a High CO2 World Symposium is the 1st May (latest timezone). Submit your abstract now at highco2-vi.org/call-for-abs...! While you're on the website, check out all the awesome workshops the community is offering highco2-vi.org/workshops/. 🌊🦑🦀🧪🐙🪸

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Call for Abstracts – The Ocean in a High-CO2 World – 6th International Science Symposium

Call for Abstracts The call for abstracts has been extended. Please submit your abstract no later than 1 May 2026 (any time zone). Full submission

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Ecography @ecography.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Biogeography of intertidal invertebrates is influenced by latitude along the west coast of Australia vist.ly/4zwgv #Invertebrates #MarineEcology #SDM

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Petra Korlević @petrathepostdoc.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

day 26 of #repostyourart is mushroom, I got these funky lil guys from when I started learning @procreate.com

little doodle of funky fluorescent mushrooms in purple/pink, blue/teal, grey/pink, sparkling on a dark purple background with little dots in the same colors flying around.

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franz @franzanth.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

We present: The Art of #InverteFest - April 2026 Edition A digital art book showcasing the work of 100 artists from around the world, in celebration of overlooked invertebrate fauna. Thank you to the artists who contributed to our book! Download: drive.google.com/file/d/1RJ5m... #Art #SciArt

a promo image showing various pages from the book, each page showcasing different animals like a moth, jellyfish, octopus, shrimp, beetle, among others. the art featured shows a range of different medium, including digital, watercolor, oil, and so on.

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Saimi Hanma ⚔️ サイミ @saimihanma.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Our #InverteFest page is now updated with the new art book, new anthology, links to the iNat project and submission form for the August art book. Plus we have all the info about #InverteFest, including our infographic in many languages. saimihanma.com/invertefest/

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InverteFest

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SAHASA 🐙🪸 @sculptedreef.com · 24/04/2026

🐙✨ Caribbean Reef Octopus 🎨 Sculpture, Clay & Paint, Glass Beads Art Sale in my shop: sculptedreef.com/collections/... #ArtYear #Art #Artist #Handmade #ArtGallery #Octopus #Cephalopods #Ocean #Underwater #Nature #MarineLife 🦑🐡

Caribbean Reef Octopus sculpture and mixed media coral Reef.

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franz @franzanth.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

#InverteFest is here (24-30 April), show us your invertebrate-themed creations!

A poster showing 14 crabs of various shapes and colors. some are spiky, others have suspiciously long limbs, serrated claws, hairy shell, and so on. a bunch of weirdos.

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Niki Hubbard, PhD 🐙🦀 @nikihubbard.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Couple of rocky intertidal inverts for #invertefest today. And a bonus moray I annoyed by telling it to leave the crabs alone 😅 #MarineLife #invertebrates 🐙🦑🧪

A Leptograpsus crab on a rocky shore. Backed up against a rock for safety, but munching happily on algae in front of it.

A tiny, tiny anemone in a shallow pool. Up close. This one has its tentacles fully out, spread wide in search of snacks.

Side-on with a tiny amphipod in only a couple of centimetres of water. This individual was perhaps only 5mm in length. Dark stripes on a pale body, with a deep blue compound eye.

Close-up with a green moray emerging from a shadowy crevice, its face just beneath the surface of the water, eyeing the camera.

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Saimi Hanma ⚔️ サイミ @saimihanma.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

IT IS TIME! To kick off our spring #InverteFest, I'm very proud to present our first ever #InverteFest Anthology. This was a collaboration between artists and writers and inside you'll find 17 absolutely wonderful submissions. Please enjoy! Download here: saimihanma.com/wp-content/u...

the cover of InverteFest Anthology in shades of deep blue, light blue and purplish of swirls, circles and white speckles like stars

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