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Shawn Rykaczewski 🍉

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MSc Tropical Marine Biology from Uni of Essex, with research in deep-sea Antarctic coral genetics│Photographer│Podcast Host Weird Biology Show │Punk│Anti-War Vet | NJ Apologist | He/Him 📍 Philly

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Shawn Rykaczewski 🍉 @shawnonsea.bsky.social · 7m
A volunteer project for measuring precipitation in NJ cocorahs.org #CMOCS26
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Shawn Rykaczewski 🍉 @shawnonsea.bsky.social · 29m
We're seeing droughts over the Indo-pacific and much heavier rainfall over the relatively arid near Peru and Chile and a powerful hurricane off the coast of western Mexico. Predicting a strong El Niño this year.
Slide showing Currently Ocean Temperature Anomalies
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Shawn Rykaczewski 🍉 @shawnonsea.bsky.social · 33m
#CMPCS26
Graph showing the US drought monitor for NJ for 2026 between June 30th and September 22nd. Cape May county showing an D3 (extreme drought) that should only be seen once every 20-50 years. As of September Cape May county has been reduced down to a D1 ( Moderate drought)
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Shawn Rykaczewski 🍉 @shawnonsea.bsky.social · 48m
Dr David Robinson, Professor emeritus from Rutgers University and NJ State Climatologist emeritus #CMPCS26
Dr David Robinson, professor emeritus from Rutgers University and former NJ State Climatologist emeritus, speaking to the crowd while in front of the "Welcome to the 2026 Climate Summit Slide"A slide reading the Earth's climate system. It's a diagram showing the effects of solar heating on the atmosphere, cryosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere
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Shawn Rykaczewski 🍉 @shawnonsea.bsky.social · 1h
At the Cape May Point Climate Summit #CMPCS26
A slide showing an Arial photo of Cape May Point, NJ with the words "Welcome to the 2026 Climate Summit" the Presenter is the Cape May Point Arts and Science Center President, Bob Mullock
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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🚨🚨Emergency protest🚨🚨 The Drexel board will be at the constitution center in Old City (525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106) from 5-6. We're asking Drexel to disaffiliate from the Academy of Nat Sci to allow them to negotiate what's best for them w/o Drexel interference. Be there.
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Stephen Heard @stephenbheard.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This starter pack (which rocks) is going around again, and you could do worse than just follow the whole darned thing! bsky.app/starter-pack...
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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Um. The William Penn foundation offered bridge funding to keep the academy of natural sciences open for a year, and the people in charge said “no one is helping things by offering Band-Aids”. Jesus Christ. share.inquirer.com/KXxZTj
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William Penn Foundation offers funding to keep Academy of Natural Sciences museum open
A Drexel spokesperson did not say whether the school had declined the offer, but said, “No proposal has been presented that would provide a permanent, sustainable path forward" for the museum.
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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I know the weather's going to be kinda gross tomorrow, but I need to see you on the parkway. luma.com/9pkktiw5
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Save the Academy Family Rally · Luma
Save the Academy Family Rally Roar for the Academy 🦕 Join us for an afternoon of arts-and-crafts, bubbles, face painting, music, dancing, and more— right in…
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Heather Kostick @heatherkostick.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
As more information emerges, it’s seeming like intentional financial mismanagement from Drexel. They must be held accountable.
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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Yes it will be raining cats and dogs. Yes we are doing this anyway.
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Shawn Rykaczewski 🍉 @shawnonsea.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I spent the last day of the Academy of Natural Science being open sitting and drawing. During this time Thousands of patrons passed me, many stopping to watch and ask me about my drawing. Some sharing their favorite stories of their past visits, and regrets of not visiting more frequently.
A drawing in charcoal of the Academy of Natural Science's extinct birds diorama. Featuring a Great Hulk, a Male and Female Labrador Duck, and an Eskimo Curlew.A placard at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. It reads "Something in Common

These birds may look very different from each other, but they have much in common. They are all water birds, they all used to live in extreme northern climates, and sadly, they are all extinct 

The great auk became extinct in 1852, the Labrador duck in 1878, and the Eskimo curlew in 1963. The remains of the last-known Eskimo curlew are stored here in the academy's  ornithology collection"
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Yeet Kune Do @yeetkunedo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
@discord.com I see now why age verification started rolling out, fuck this and fuck you for doing this
special reward available for fanduel in discord, because what discord needed was ads for predatory online gambling, fuck discord and everyone that works in their company leadership
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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Today’s rally to save the academy of natural sciences was incredible. Hundreds of people turned out. This is only the beginning. Follow along with save-the-academy.org
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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Really nice coverage in the inquirer of our rally to keep the academy of natural sciences open. Br sure to read the part where 10 year ago old Ryan Sumner-Lee is quoted. share.inquirer.com/ZP7zHY
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Hundreds rally to protest the planned closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences museum
The crowd was decidedly intergenerational.
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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Please repost! Drexel announced that it will close the Academy of Natural Sciences public museum- the oldest nat history museum in the US. There are 2 petitions to support the academy. Please sign both & come to our rally Tues. actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe... www.change.org/p/the-academ...
A poster featuring the T-Rex at the cognitive natural sciences, which says save the Academy natural sciences, museum rally in front of the academy 1900 Ben Franklin Parkway, Tuesday, September 8 10 AM. The T-Rex is saying tell Drexel keep the museum open. There’s an RSVP QR code and then the logos of Philly Science Action Skype scientist In Philly on the bottom.
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The great thing about this new report from @unep.org, besides the always wonderful cover, is that it’s gotten us to talk about carbon dioxide removal (CDR) in a serious way here.
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Shawn Rykaczewski 🍉 @shawnonsea.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
If you can show up please show up!
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Shawn Rykaczewski 🍉 @shawnonsea.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
@wotc-news.bsky.social @mtgsecretlair.com Man, that had to be the most embarrassing disaster of a secret lair rollout I've ever seen. Spent 2 hours in a paused queue, telling me my spot was being held, only for the site to say jk we're sold out. What a joke!
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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson @ayanaeliza.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
What If We Get It Right season 5 begins NEXT WEEK with my ace co-host, climate OG @billmckibben.bsky.social 🎉 We’re bringing on the best of the best to get to the bottom of what’s at stake for the planet this November. Subscribe, follow, listen — and most importantly, get ready to hit the polls! 🗳️
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Surprise! What If We Get It Right season 5 begins NEXT WEEK with my ace co-host, climate OG Bill Mckibben 🎉 We’re bringing on the best of the best to get to the bottom of what’s at stake for the plane...
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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson @ayanaeliza.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
This Monday 8/31 at 3pm EST, you can tune into a live podcast recording on Substack with @naomiaklein.bsky.social. We’ll cover everything from AI data centers to how fascism and environmental policy are intertwined. You don’t want to miss it. substack.com/@ayanaeliza
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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson | Substack
Marine biologist, policy expert, and writer. Co-founder of think tank Urban Ocean Lab and author of bestseller *What If We Get it Right?* 🌎 In love with climate solutions.
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👑 Their Royal Birthday Cat 👑 @chocolatequill.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
donate.imaginationlibrary.com
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Make a donation and support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in communities around the world and help put more books into the hands of more children.
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Jes Steele ✌️ @piratito.com · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris performing “Bury Me Under the Weeping Willow” on The Dolly Parton Show (1976)
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Shawn Rykaczewski 🍉 @shawnonsea.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Rest is Peace Dolly, you were one of the very few good ones
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beetle moses @beetlemoses.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Four panel comic. Panel 1: a grey alien emerges from its UFO in front of a crowd of people standing below. The alien says, “earthlings… surrender now… we are—“ Panel 2: the first alien is interrupted by a second, different species of squid-like alien emerging from its ship. The second alien says, “humans! Prepare for—“ Panel 3: the two aliens quickly notice each other, looking surprised. Panel 4: the two aliens are laughing hysterically with their arms around each other amicably, each pointing to the other in a joking manner. This is the third time this has happened. A small group of onlooking humans stand behind them uncomfortably.
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Fight for the Future @fightforthefuture.org · 30/07/2026
‼️ALERT: KOSA is moving next week to the Senate Commerce Committee for markup! Call your reps today, again tomorrow, and all weekend leaving messages opposing this dangerous censorship bill. www.badinternetbills.com
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Bad Internet Bills
All of the bad internet bills. One website.
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Stephen Turner @stephenturner.us · 28/07/2026
The ecology of AI risk www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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The ecology of AI risk - npj Complexity
npj Complexity - The ecology of AI risk
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Dr Angel Borja @drangelborja.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Today is #WorldNatureConversationDay !! In #GES4SEAS we contribute by developing tools to assess the status of the #ocean, such as Tikta, allowing managers to take the best decisions to protect, conserve and restore the seas #MarineEcology #Research youtu.be/POx9iXz1ufo?...
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Introducing Tikta - a GES4SEAS software
YouTube video by GES4SEAS
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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Happy Shark Week! Want to help these threatened and ecologically important animals? The number one threat to sharks is unsustainable overfishing, which means the best thing that people can do to help is not to support unsustainable fishing practices.
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Why Sustainable Seafood Matters
Making Environmentally Conscious Choices
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NPR @npr.org · 24/07/2026
Marine biologists off of Baja California recorded one orca teeing up another to smash a sunfish into pieces. Scientists say there could be a reason for this behavior — or it could be just for entertainment. n.pr/4vPJc0K
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Video: Scientists watch orcas ram a sunfish so hard it explodes
Marine biologists off of Baja California recorded one orca teeing up another to smash a sunfish into pieces. Scientists say there could be a reason for this behavior — or it could be just for entertainment.
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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
If you're wondering why all the aquariums and non-profits are posting "happy Shark Week" facts this week when Shark Week shows starts next week, it's because the Discovery Channel randomly changed when Shark Week shows start, squandering goodwill from partnering with aquariums and non-profits.
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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Sharks get cancer. People claiming otherwise are trying to sell something to the desperate. And even if sharks didn’t get cancer, eating shark wouldn’t cure your cancer any more than eating LeBron James would make you better at basketball.
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Shawn Rykaczewski 🍉 @shawnonsea.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
I tripped while carrying my plate to the thermocycler so I know it's going to be a passing run
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Dr Andrew Mahon @andyantarctica.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
SPECTACULAR!!! A deep sea Colossendeidae! 🧪🦑
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Shawn Rykaczewski 🍉 @shawnonsea.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
If the PPA has no haters, just know it's because I'm dead
A photo of a parking ticket on OPs windshield. And marked in a red circle is a parking pass approved by the Philadelphia Parking Authority allowing for parking in that area.
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Mark Hibbins, Great Lakes Swashbuckler @rejectresubmit.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
@depthsofwikipedia.bsky.social
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Kate Wong @katewong.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Today is my last day at Scientific American, which has been sold to LabX media group. For three decades I've led the magazine's coverage of human origins, archaeology, paleontology, animal behavior, ecology, BIRDS. End of an era. Anyway this feels weird to say, but I'm now available for assignments!
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Democrat Cats @democratcats.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
So Scientific American did an article on the hydrogen peroxide they added to the algae pool… Turns out the “expert” they got to weigh in has a bachelor in Sports Management and is named Tim. Tim has some ‘splaining to do
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Retraction Watch @retractionwatch.com · 23/06/2026
A new retraction for an influential evolutionary biologist is raising the question of whether scientific misconduct more than 20 years ago was just a blip in his impressive publication record or further proof, as some claim, that much of his work rests on a shaky foundation.
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A prolific evolutionary biologist caught faking data decades ago notches a new retraction
A study claiming a tenfold decrease in bugs splattered on evolutionary biologist Anders Møller’s windshield over two decades has been retracted. shanecotee / iStock Anders Møller, an influential ev…
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Álvaro López @bakadori.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
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Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery @naturerecovery.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Learn about environmental DNA with Nick at the Nature Festival! This is a fun, family friendly interpretation of an eDNA survey, reimagined for everyone to have a go 🐸🧬 Info at: thenaturefestival.org @morethanadodo.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social @biodivoxford.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social
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Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
They're dumping slimy, green peroxide water from the Reflecting Pool back into the Potomac. #dc @popville.bsky.social
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elia ayoub @ayoub.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Mona Khalil, Lebanon’s most well-known sea turtle conservationist, died of her wounds today after being injured by an Israeli strike I feel sick
MARINE ECOLOGIST MONA
KHALIL HAS PASSED AWAY
AFTER SUSTAINING INJURIES IN AN ISRAELI AIRSTRIKEMona and a turtle in Lebanon
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Shawn Rykaczewski 🍉 @shawnonsea.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Man, I sure do hate how Secret Lair is done. One of the items in my cart sold out while my order was processing and made me go back to the cart and start checking out all over again. Pretty bummed out that I missed the Purr Majesty cards. @wotc-news.bsky.social switch to doing Print-To-Order
The Secret Lair Lounge waiting screen from the Magic the Gathering Store, showing that 5 of the secret lair drops sold out before I even had the chance to checkout.
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Katie Collins @spissatella.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Happy pride, mollusc-botherers 🤘
The intersex-inclusive progress pride flag made from a collage of close-ups of photos of molluscs. This flag consists of a yellow triangle with a purple ring on the lefthandmost side, then five nested chevrons in white, pink, pale blue, brown and black which extend to the centre of the flag and then the right hand side consists of six horizontal stripes, from top to bottom red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple
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The Coral Reef Research Hub @coralreefresearch.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Lecturer in Tropical Coastal Ecology - The School For Field Studies (SFS) - Bocas del Toro, Panama Learn more here: fieldstudies.catsone.com/careers/7681... #coralreefs #jobs #lecturer #tropicalcoastalecology #careers #panama #bocasdeltoro #teaching #marineecology #marinebiology
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Dr. Solomon David @solomonrdavid.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Garology is now a Smologies episode @ologies.bsky.social! LINK: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... Thanks Alie Ward! “Ologies → Smologies. It’s all of the science, with none of the swearing! Smologies are shortened, kid-friendly episodes of the award-winning science podcast, Ologies”
Logo for the podcast “Smologies,” a shortened, kid-friendly version of the science podcast Ologies. Logo is overlayed on an image of a small alligator Gar.
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 02/06/2026
another day, another story about the administration's war on knowledge itself, all in service of allow its corporate patrons free rein to rob us blind and poison our world www.nytimes.com/2026/06/01/c...
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Trump Administration to Dismantle Ocean Monitoring System
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