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Project DPLUS206 is funded by the UK Government through Darwin Plus and by the Falkland Islands Government through the Environmental Studies Budget, in partnership with the @ukceh.bsky.social

This work highlights the value of multi-sensor satellite monitoring for understanding environmental change & supporting climate resilience in the Falklands.

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On 7 May, she presented a virtual poster in Session HS3.3 – Innovative solutions for resilient water, health, & environmental systems under climate change, titled “Surface Water Dynamics under Changing Climate: Integrating Multi-Sensor Satellite Observations (1999–2025) across the Falkland Islands.”

On 4 May, she delivered a PICO presentation in Session HS6.2 – Remote Sensing of Soil Moisture, titled: “Multi-sensor monitoring of soil moisture dynamics in subpolar environments using Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 data: A case study from the Falkland Islands.”

amyguest.bsky.social @amycguest.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

We’re pleased to share that Dr. Nyein Thandar Ko participated online in the EGU General Assembly 2026 to present findings from the freshwater project DPLUS206. 🌍💧

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Last month, I presented my Falklands marine biology PhD research to passengers aboard an expedition cruise ship, as part of an educational science talk with my colleagues Evan Langridge and Dr Paul Brickle from @saerifi.bsky.social. Thank you to HX Expeditions for hosting us! #sciencecommunication

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TRICUSO @tricuso.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

📢 News from the #SouthernOcean! TRICUSO is welcoming the engagement of another #citizenscience platform. Meet the #Vinson of #Antarctica, currently on tour across the South Atlantic. 💡Learn more: www.vinsonofantarctica.org @saerifi.bsky.social @geomarkiel.bsky.social @horizoneu.bsky.social #REA

A research vessel, the Vinson from Antarctica, sailing near an iceberg. On the research vessel stands an enthusiastic sailor with his fists in the air. The caption reads: News from the Southern Ocean.

The Vinson of Antarctica sailing in cloudy weather near some snowy mountains

The OceanPack instrument onboard the Vinson making pCO2 measurements.

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TRICUSO @tricuso.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

📽️TRICUSO’s first #projectvideo! Featuring the beautiful #SouthernOcean, interviews with our consortium #scientists and our ambitions to innovate #sensor technology and engage #citizenscience platforms. Special thanks to #60South & #TheOceanRace 🔗Link in comments @horizoneu.bsky.social #REA

Thumbnail for the first TRICUSO project video. Episode 1: Expanding the capacity of observation in the Southern Ocean. In the background is the beautiful scenery of the floating ice on the Southern Ocean, snowy mountains and a blue sky.

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Plymouth Marine Laboratory @pml.ac.uk · 13/01/2026

"There has been erosion to the point there was nothing left for the sheep to eat.” In the #Falklands, eroded peat is entering coastal waters and reshaping marine ecosystems, discover the latest from our 2 week research mission: 🔗 pml.ac.uk/news/eroding...

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SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

📰Our December Southern Currents newsletter is out now! From peatland research and freshwater monitoring to PhD highlights and exciting new opportunities, there’s a lot to catch up on! Check out the Newsletter here: 👇https://tinyurl.com/yhkt97fw

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SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

SAERI is recruiting an Environmental Geospatial & UAV Officer in the Falkland Islands! Work with GIS, Python, remote sensing & UAVs while contributing to meaningful environmental research in a stunning location. 📆Deadline: 9 Jan 2026 🔗Details & apply: hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/...

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Sophie Thayne @oceanthayne.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

🌊Exciting update from the 🇳🇦NIMPA+ project, funded by @blueactionfund.org : The NIMPA Data Mgt Portal is operational! @saerifi.bsky.social helped develop it bringing together all available info on MPA NIMPA. The portal will serve as decision-making tool. Trainings are underway. 👇 NIMPA.sari.org

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SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

💦Freshwater project monitoring update! DPLUS206 project manager Dr. Nyein Thandar Ko & a volunteer visited Big Pond, Bleaker Island to gather logger data & install new ones, continuing long-term monitoring & tracking the heatlh of our freshwater across the Falkland Islands. @ukceh.bsky.social

SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

📢 🎓PhD Opportunity! Grounded icebergs aren’t just frozen giants — they shape oceans, ecosystems & climate. 🌊❄️ Join the new IGNITE PhD exploring their impact around a sub-Antarctic island. 🎓 Apply by 8 Jan 2026 🔗 Learn more: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

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SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

🚨 PhD Opportunity! Study how grounded icebergs affect oceanography & ecosystems in the Sub-Antarctic 🌊❄️ 🎓 Jointly supervised by @bas.ac.uk , @unisouthampton.bsky.social & SAERI 📅 Apply by 8 Jan 2026 🔗 findaphd.com/p187782

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SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

On Thursday 9th, SAERI joined Falkland College’s Careers Day at FICS! 🌿 Dr Al Baylis, Dr Rosie Broyd, Evan Langridge & Sophie Crossley-Hardeman ran a hands-on Science & Research session—from animal tracking & peatland studies to GIS map-making fun. Thanks for having us!

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SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

🧵2/2) Published in Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, this research used LSTM Neural Network (NN) and Generalized-Additive-Mixed-Effect models to analyse and forecast the spatial and temporal abundance of Illex argentinus, a species vital to the Falkland Islands. 👉👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.ec...

Current systems in the South Atlantic after van der Grient et al. (2023).

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SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

🧵 1/2) 🦑 New study forecasts Argentine shortfin squid abundance using ocean conditions around the Falklands 👇👇

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SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

📢 Update: Our email service has now been restored. If you sent us an email in the last two weeks and haven’t had a reply, please resend it. Thank you for your patience and understanding while this issue was resolved.

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SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

📢 SAERI Notice: Our email services are currently down. For urgent matters, please call +500 27374. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

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TRICUSO @tricuso.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

📢 Our seasonal #newsletter is launching 🔜 🤩 Don’t miss the #opportunities to #engage and be entered in a drawing for some nice swag. 📩 #Subscribe here: tricuso.eu/tricuso-news... @horizoneu.bsky.social #REA

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SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

🚨still time left to APPLY! 🚨 South Atlantic Laboratories Ltd (SALL) is hiring a Sclerochronology Scientist in the Falkland Islands! 🧪 Deadline: 4.30pm (-4BST) 30 June 2025 📧 Apply via: aolmedobowers@sfl.co.fk 🔗 More info: www.south-atlantic-research.org/saeri-jobs/

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SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

🌊Southern Currents – The latest issue is here! 🌍From seabed mapping in the tropics to scientific discussions in Parliament! Dive into the latest from the South Atlantic and beyond: mailchi.mp/fe3f58cb412b...

SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

🌊 SAERI’s Dr. Alastair Baylis joins 300+ scientists in a landmark global study led by @anammsequeira.bsky.social, combining tracking data from 100+ marine megafauna species. Big shout out to the proposed Falkland Islands Marine Managed Areas — key for future conservation! 🐋📡 #OceanScience

SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

🚨 We're hiring! Join SALL in the Falkland Islands as a Sclerochronology Scientist 🐟🔬 Apply by 30 June 2025 📧 aolmedobowers@sfl.co.fk 🔗 south-atlantic-research.org/saeri-jobs #MarineBiology #JobAlert

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SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Hello Brazil! 🌎🕊️ Our tracking of #Falklands Southern Giant Petrels continues to surprise! These seabirds really know how to take the scenic route #seabirdscience #DPL00080 #tracking #giantpetrel #helloBrazil #darwinpluslocal #ukbiodiversitychallengefunds 🔗 my.wildlifecomputers.com/data/map/?id...

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SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

The Falklands host the world’s largest population of Southern Giant Petrels & for the first time we’re tracking their movements! 🌍 Turns out, they’re not homebodies-Some are soaring over 1,500km from home! Big birds, big adventures. #SeabirdScience my.wildlifecomputers.com/data/map/?id...

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SELINA Project @project-selina.eu · 15/05/2025

Wrapping up Day 2️⃣ of the 5th #SELINAWorkshop 🔍 The focus was on FIEA (Framework for Integrated Ecosystem Assessment) with sessions dedicated to Dialogue Across Functions. 🤝 In the afternoon, the partners visited a local tea company and then the field trip wrapped up with a relaxing picnic🌳☕

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SELINA Project @project-selina.eu · 14/05/2025

Wrapping up Day 1️⃣ of the 5th #SELINAWorkshop! ☀️ Between the keynote presentations and separate sessions, the sunny weather was perfect for our group photo! 🍍 We ended the day with a visit to a pineapple plantation, adding a local flavour to the experience. 📣 Stay tuned for our upcoming updates!

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SELINA Project @project-selina.eu · 13/05/2025

🎉 The 5th #SELINAWorkshop is officially underway! 🏫 Yesterday, Filipe Bernardo marked the beginning of the workshop with a warm welcome at the University of the Azores - our home for the next four days. 🔔 Stay tuned for updates from our daily sessions and excursions!

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NOAA @noaa.gov · 12/05/2025

Just in: #April 2025 was 2nd warmest on record for the globe Access our report highlights with captioned map images at: bit.ly/Global202504 via NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)

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SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Ever wonder how far penguins & their ocean neighbors travel for dinner? This epic animation reveals the jaw-dropping journeys of penguins,albatross,fur seals & sea lions! With tracking tech & support from UK Biodiversity Challenge Funds, we're turning their paths into powerful conservation action.

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SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

A national database like the #FalklandIslands Data Portal is crucial for understanding & protecting ecosystems-it empowers us to make informed decisions & drive change. Explore the data: dataportal.saeri.org 📬 Questions? Reach Scott at SLeadbetter@saeri.ac.fk

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

SAVE THE DATE 📢 On 9th July 2025, we’re heading to Westminster to show MPs that climate & nature must be a priority. This is your chance to speak directly to your MP & call for urgent action. Stay tuned for details! RT & spread the word for people, climate & nature.

Save the date
On 9th July 2025
We are uniting at Westminster
For people, climate, and nature

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SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

🌊 Southern Currents – The Latest Issue is Here! 🌍 This issue is packed with groundbreaking research, student updates, and the latest on our work in the South Atlantic. 🌱🔬 📩 Read the full newsletter now and stay informed about our work in the South Atlantic! 🔗 mailchi.mp/94c97dba94d3...

SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

🚨 Giant Petrel Alert! 🚨 Our #UKBCF's project is wrapping up, and WOW—what a journey it's been! 🐦✨ Huge thanks to everyone who made it a soaring success. Want to see where these seabird superstars have been flying? Check out the interactive map! 🌍➡️ my.wildlifecomputers.com/data/map/?id...

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SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

🚨 LAST CHANCE! 🚨 We’re hiring a Peatland Scientist to join an exciting research project in the Falkland Islands! 🌍🌱 📩 For the full job description & application details, email Arlene at aolmedobowers@saeri.ac.fk 📅Applications to be in 4.30pm (-3 GMT) TODAY! ⏳APPLY NOW!

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SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

She also had the chance to learn from fellow researchers studying shags, owls, raptors, and burrowing petrels, gaining insights into new tagging techniques and species research. A season to remember!

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SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

🌟 Highlights included: ✨ Observing & listening to sooty shearwaters in their colony at night ✨ Helping organize the first-ever cruise landing on the island (with the Hanseatic)! 🚢

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SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Back in January, @dianepavat.bsky.social wrapped up her last fieldwork of the season on Hummock Island, West Falklands, deploying GPS trackers on rockhopper penguins. But it wasn’t just about penguins! #fieldwork #falklandislands

SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Every site had to be visited twice,covering vast off-road terrain in all imaginable weather conditions. Climate and biological data will be analyzed separately & together to uncover potential connections between invertebrate communities & environmental conditions. A huge effort from the whole team!

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SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Previously, PhD researcher @girl-in-a-bog.bsky.social had placed soil moisture loggers at 20 carefully selected sites, capturing a full range of soil, aspect, & vegetation types to monitor long-term rainfall & temperature patterns.

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SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

🌍🔬 Fieldwork Adventures on Weddell Island! 🏝️🐜 In November, PhD student Stephen Gillanders set out on a 5-day expedition to Weddell Island, joining Dr. Valeria Mazzola & the island management team in an ambitious data collection mission.

Giulia La Bianca @giulab.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

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ROV dives are fully underway around #SouthSandwichIslands with @oceancensus.bsky.social @schmidtocean.bsky.social . In the first dive at around 400m, ROV landed on a fab coral garden (pic 3)! @plymouthmarine.bsky.social

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SAERI @saerifi.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

📢 Still time to apply! We are looking for various individuals to assist in delivering our research based n the Falkland Islands. 📩 Apply by 28th February More details here 👉 www.south-atlantic-research.org/saeri-jobs/