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@sphyrnas.bsky.social
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🏳️‍🌈|Lesbian-owned 🦈|Making goods for shark people 📚|Inspiring the next generation ✊🏼|Stand against eco/genocide 🇵🇸🇨🇩🇸🇩+ Shop or dive into helping sharks + planet with linktr.ee/sphyrnas

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Wobbologist @wobbologist.bsky.social · 2h
If you want to double down on inclusion in your lab space, here's another paper I was proud to be a co-author on: #neurodiversity experiences and some options for inclusions *we could not cover *every* inclusion possibility in the paper #academia #inclusion academic.oup.com/icb/article-...
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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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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 4h
All day, every day, everywhere. #landback #Indigenouspeoplesday
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
So jealous 🤩
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
NOW AVAILABLE! HAMDI ZEINO x SPHYRNAS tees in selectable sharks AND colors. Get yours now in our shop. Proceeds go to Hamdi and his family as they survive ongoing genocide while also trying to get enough for rent, medical expenses and food! Learn more with link in our bio
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
NOW AVAILABLE! HAMDI ZEINO x SPHYRNAS tees in selectable sharks AND colors. Get yours now in our shop. Proceeds go to Hamdi and his family as they survive ongoing genocide while also trying to get enough for rent, medical expenses and food! Learn more with link in our bio
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
HAMDI X SPHYRNAS are creating some extra special gear to help raise funds for Hamdi and his family! Check out our shop to spread shark love and help HAMDI + SARAH Z. 🇵🇸❤️🦈
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
In closing: long live the very long-lived #greenlandshark
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
We must stop mass exploitation, overconsumption, habitat destruction and indiscriminate pollution of our vital natural resources and irreplaceable habitats worldwide. We must build +implement systems of support like climate reparations to address the climate crisis and avoid further damage.
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
More input from community leaders, Indigenous peoples, qualified experts in environmental protection and risk assessments must always be sought to understand the impact of any proposed action.
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Wildlife culls are not a viable solution for climate crisis nor human-caused destruction. They are short sided, corporate/industry driven “management strategies” that distract from the real problems in any given region. Their “quick fix” that comes with devastating long-term consequences.
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
culls never work and would only further damage ocean ecosystems.
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
shark love over culls, especially these lovelies.
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Porbeagle #shark fact of the day:
Porbeagle shark art by Sphyrnas with porbeagle on the front and on top over of it is a fact about them: Porbeagles have the ability to raise and maintain their body temperature up to 12.5-18F(-10.8-7.8C) degrees above the temperature of the surrounding water. A vital adaptation that enables the Porbeagle to stay in colder waters as well as allows them to be very fast predators who prey on fast-swimming prey.
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Nursehound #shark fact of the day:
Sphyrnas shark collage art with nursehound shark on the front with a fact above it that reads, “ During the day they’re usually found hiding in rocky crevices, sometimes with several individuals resting together. At night, they become more active, hunting amongst the rock for cephalopods, crustaceans, smaller fish or even other sharks!”
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Mako #shark fact of the day:
Mako shark collage art by sphyrnas that has a fact over top that reads: “ The Mako’s extra-flexible dermal denticles reduce drag and help make them some of the fastest sharks in the world.”
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Save Our Seas Foundation @saveourseas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
From working in the lab to handling live lemon sharks for the first time, Ana Carolyna is working alongside some amazing women, including Bianca Rangel, in Brazil to learn that working with sharks takes more than steady hands. saveourseas.com/update/uncov...
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Uncovering the story of lemon sharks in Brazil
When I started doing remote volunteer work, I never imagined how far it would take me. The Tubarões e Raias de Noronha Project welcomed me in a way I will never be able to thank enough. Today, it is i...
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Silky #shark fact of the day:
Sphyrnas shark collage art slide with fact about the Silky Shark that reads: “ silky sharks have extra small denticles (skin scales) which gives a silky feel to the touch as well as its namesake.”
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Basking #shark fact of the day:
Bask shark collage art design by sphyrnas that reads: “  In the 1700-1800s basking shark liver oil was used as lamp fuel leading to a steep decline in their populations, to the point they were thought nearly extinct! Today, these sharks are still vulnerable to extinction due to human-caused threats.”
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Blue shark fact of the day:
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
shark art to soothe the soul
Poem over shark art with whale sharks by Sphyrnas that reads: “If only…
My art could stop the bombs
My art could restore all that which has been destroyed 
My art could stop greed, corruption, apathy 
My art could make people pause in reflection as intended
My art could inspire people to real action
My art could heal all the wounds of the world
My art could change the world

Until then, all my efforts, this poetry in image and word, are offered up as gift from me to you.

If only my art serves as a small reminder of the things worth fighting for
If only my art allows for a momentary relief from the world’s battles
If only seeing my art spreads a little laugh, a slight smile, or a second of feeling the heartfelt warmth that comes from feeling seen and understood.

Then it’s beyond enough and serves as proof that my art has already changed the world.” Poem written by sphyrnas founder, Cari Johnson
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
ICE has no place anywhere but the arctic 🥶 Find free resources to print/share as well as shark art that benefits immigrant rights groups with link in our bio.
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Earthjustice @earthjustice.org · 18/09/2026
Pelika Andrade has spent nearly 20 years protecting Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. The Trump admin’s plan to allow commercial fishing there could undo it all. Commercial fishing threatens the ocean ecosystem that has sustained Native Hawaiian communities for centuries.
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The Pacific Ocean Fed Her Community for Generations. Now It's Under Attack by the Trump Administration
Pelika Andrade has spent nearly 20 years protecting Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Trump’s plan to allow commercial fishing there could undo it all.
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
If a politician is willing to leave Trans people out it‘s a good indicator they will leave you out too. Any representative needs to represent all the people, not sell out community members for clout or personal profit. PRO TIP: Don’t vote for bigots, transphobes, racists, genocide enablers, etc.
A product photo of a Zebra shark sticker (holographic sticker) by sphyrnas that reads PROTECT TRANS KIDS with a lady bug crawling across it against the pavement background
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Save Our Seas Foundation @saveourseas.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A deep-sea catshark caught off Kerala’s coast has now been identified as a new species, highlighting the need for a better understanding of deep-sea biodiversity. india.mongabay.com/2026/08/scie...
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Scientists identify new deep-sea shark species from India’s southwest coast
Scientists have described a new species of deepwater catshark, Apristurus drona, based on specimens caught as bycatch off Kerala’s coast.
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Checkout our Deezer playlists for any mood, made just for our HammerCrew! Several curated lists available, including this one featuring Macklemore‘s “Hind’s Hall” and similar song vibes with artists like The Neighborhood Kids, Bobby Sanchez and many more!
Link to our Sphyrnas curated Deezer playlists can be found through our linktree/bio link
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Hind‘s Hall on repeat #macklemore ..cuz it will ALWAYS be evil to support genocide
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Lots post pretty pictures but where can we go to dive deeper? Beyond lip service and taglines.. there’s much to be done and so many ways to get started. Check out our site to start learning more + DOing more!
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Help support @hamdi_art_gz and his wife Sarah by ordering their cool shark art designs. Follow him and spread the word 🇵🇸❤️✊🏼🦈Shop the collection by HAMDI + SARAH Z. All details and more with Link in bio. #palestine #fyp #sphyrnas #sharks #art
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
NEWEST tee design now available! Link in bio to support our small sharky biz and help spread 🦈love in a world full of hate
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Save Our Seas Foundation @saveourseas.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
In this episode, we dive deep into the fin trade with Dr Diego Cardeñosa and explore how molecular biology, forensic genetics, int. policy and conservation can work together to tackle one of the greatest threats facing sharks today. Listen here: saveourseas.com/worldofshark... 📷: Muhammad Ichsan
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Every day is whale shark day. #saveoursharks Learn more about cool species like the Whale Shark and how to help them by joining our free patreon community.
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Help support @hamdi_art_gz and his wife Sarah by ordering their cool shark art designs. Follow him and spread the word 🇵🇸❤️✊🏼🦈Shop the collection by HAMDI + SARAH Z. All details and more with Link in bio. #palestine #fyp #sphyrnas #sharks #art
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Help support our dear friend Hamdi and his wife Sarah when you order their cool shark art designs thru our shop. 🇵🇸❤️🦈 Learn more about how to help people + planet with site link in our bio
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Help support our dear friend Hamdi and his wife Sarah when you order their cool shark art designs thru our shop. 🇵🇸❤️🦈 Learn more about how to help people + planet with site link in our bio
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Meta glasses will never make you look cool, they only expose you as a loser for wearing them.
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The Whale Shark says: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
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Trans Lifeline @translifeline.org · 24/08/2026
Happy birthday, Marsha P. Johnson. 🌸🏳️‍⚧️ Organizer, performer, community caretaker, co-founder of STAR, and so much more than any one moment in queer history. As Marsha said: “You never completely have your rights, one person, until you all have your rights.”
Graphic with a bright turquoise background featuring a purple halftone portrait of Marsha P. Johnson smiling on the right side. Decorative purple quotation marks and abstract pink and lavender shapes frame the design. Large bold text reads: "You never completely have your rights, one person, until you all have your rights." The quote is attributed below to Marsha P. Johnson. A small Trans Lifeline logo appears in the upper-right corner.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Gary, Indiana residents have been without power for ten days. Here’s how you can help.
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Gary Residents Have Been Without Power For 10 Days. Here's How You Can Help
A South Side business is offering free laundry service for storm-affected Gary families, while another fundraiser is collecting money for essentials as some residents face a second week without electr...
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Sharks deserve better “advocates” and so does humanity. Stop praising people more comfortable using their platforms to continue harm than call it out
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Minorities in Shark Sciences @misselasmo.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
One of our favorite pastimes: learning about sharks! And now, you can learn with us! Gill Guardians is content that educates the general public about sharks, skates and rays! 🦈 Enrollment is FREE and there's content for adult learners and K-12 students! ➡️ gillguardians.misselasmo.org
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Learn about the wobbegong and see our free Patreon shark library! Subscribe for free to access loads of cool shark content and helpful resources.
Woebegone shark with collage artwork background.
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Social justice IS environmental justice.
Sphyrnas shark art with Congo (DRC) flag and colors in background. Surrounded by Congolese wildlife species with black screenshot from past bluesky post from sphyrnas that reads: “you pretend to be so disgusted by injustices yet you stay silent as they happen. Watching so many lives extinguished from a phone screen held in the palm of your hand.”
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
See our latest article over on Substack: sphyrnas.substack.com/p/we-persist
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We Persist
Swimming against the tide in the sharkiest of hope
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Earthjustice @earthjustice.org · 12/08/2026
BREAKING: The Trump administration just held another massive sell-off of public waters in the Gulf of Mexico. The lease sale could lead to drilling that threatens numerous species, like whales and sea turtles, especially after the admin rolled back key environmental protections.
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
for years we’ve watched so many stay silent to ongoing genocide, but none of this is normal nor should be normalized. Dismissing such injustice as “politics” to scroll past just means you’d rather not pay attention to the demise of humanity as well as our shared planet. It won’t save you nor sharks.
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
True shark lovers stand against genocide + ecocide!
Shark art collage by sphyrnas featuring a hammerhead shark in-front of the Palestine flag and military helicopters in the sky above the shark and an underwater scene with schooling fish and scuba diver below it. It reads “forever against genocide” in transparent font
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Learn about sharks and take action for people + planet! Check out our website and loads of cool resources on our FREE Patreon community. Subscribe today thru main page link ❤️🦈
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Borders are made up. See link in our bio for free resources and ways to help people + planet
Shark art scene by Sphyrnas on white background with black Thresher Shark swimming through blue and black words: “migration is an earth right”
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Tell a friend. link in bio to take action for people + planet
Shark art with zebra shark over ocean tides and beach background. Reads in transparent letters “social justice is environmental justice”.
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Sphyrnas @sphyrnas.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Unfortunately, we haven’t seen many environmental groups/individuals speak out against genocide. Still. That silence is troubling as genocide=ecocide by design. People shrug- “I don’t do politics“ yet fail to realize, those “politics” are taking everything from us (sharks and planet included).
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