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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

“teenage geniuses and their billionaire backers aren’t going to save us, and they’re going to take us on a wild and expensive ride along the way,” says @rebeccarhelm.bsky.social about the Ocean Cleanup. My latest for @therevelator.org therevelator.org/why-ocean-cl... 🧪🦑🌎

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Why The Ocean Cleanup Hasn’t Solved the Plastic Pollution Crisis • The Revelator

Global problems are rarely solved by one person or invention. The Ocean Cleanup didn’t work, for the reasons experts said it wouldn’t. What can we learn from this?

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

REMINDER! Applications for the 2025 Asian Shark & Ray Research, Conservation, and Leadership workshop close 31 March. If you work on shark & ray conservation in Asia, this workshop may be for you! Apply at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Asian_shar... More information at www.fishandfisheries.com/projects

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Heading down to rainy #Brisbane to talk with fishers about #shark #depredation - the patterns and impacts, the potential causes, and what #sharkscience shows about potential solutions - project funded by @frdc.bsky.social #australia #sharkresearch #marinescience

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Congratulations to all of the 48 project leaders receiving Save Our Seas small grants and keystone grants for 2025. Some great projects and people being funded! #sharkresearch #sharkscience #sharkconservation #marineconservation

Map of the 2025 shark research and conservation project locations

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Please enjoy part 1 of a series of blog posts written by myself and @brettfavaro.bsky.social offering our advice on how scientists can effectively speak with jouranlists about our areas of expertise. Part 2 is coming next week. Please read and share! www.southernfriedscience.com/advice-for-t... 🧪

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Advice for talking to the media as a conservation scientist: Part 1

By David Shiffman and Brett Favaro. Many environmental scientists understand that there is value in communicating about their work through the media, as publicity can help raise public awareness of…

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Heading to your first scientific conference? The F&F Lab students have written a blog post of their experiences at their first conference, with their advice for the conference season. Lab staff have also written a piece showing how their experience differs. www.fishandfisheries.com/news-blog

Screenshot of the blog about conference experiences

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Just read a call for project proposals on sustainability, systematic change, coastal restoration etc. Projects should include stakeholder engagement and have measurable outcomes after one-year. One year. While well-intentioned, I don’t think these are realistic expectations for real conservation.

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

The world needs science for evidence based decision making. Science needs women and girls to broaden its perspectives and approaches that help drive innovation, application, and discovery.

Poster noting that Feb 11 is International Women and Girls in Science day

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Peter Rebeiro, PhD, MHS @prebeiro.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

For the nth time, scientists everywhere must understand that scientific * #evidence* is apolitical, but the *prioritization* of #science is *inherently* political (though it *used to* be non-partisan). #Politics is how free societies address #PublicHealth challenges & we *must* participate.

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

The new 100 peso #banknote is out featuring the stunning #Palawan peacock pheasant. The new notes are plastic & waterproof and look awesome. The ‘butanding’ still graces the reverse side. Palawan is a jewel of Filipino 🇵🇭 #biodiversity. looking forward to returning in July for workshops 🤩

Photo of the old and new Philipppine 100 piso note

Photo fo the Palawan peacock pheasant by Andrew Chin

Photo of the Palawan peacock pheasant from the Conservator account on FaceBook

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

We have a new #sharkscience paper just out on working with batoids, including ethical considerations and guidance regarding the difficult choices field researchers sometimes face. This was a global collaborative with many authors, and is published as #openaccess link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

If you have data from the European Atlantic that show certain areas being especially important to sharks and rays, this @iucnshark.bsky.social announcement is for you. Put your sharks and rays on the map!

Flyer showing the information and links for submitting proposals to the Important Shark and Ray Areas process

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Just out: the lastest edition of Shark News the bsky.app/profile/iucnshark.bsky.social IUCN #Shark Specialist Group newsletter. We have an article about our work with the PADI Global Shark and Ray Census starting at pg 80. Meanwhile, if you like sharks and rays, Shark News is full of juicy content.

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Well, this finally happened! After working on sharks for over 20 years, I finally saw my first #whaleshark in the wild! We were heading to a dive site and we came across this juvenile male just cruising. We motored ahead and jumped in, and big fella just came right on by. Simply gorgeous 🤩.

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IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group @iucnshark.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

We want to invite you to discover the latest 11th issue of Shark News – the official IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group (SSG) magazine.

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Good news to start the week - apparently a major international study shows that regardless of what media may portray, most people trust science and scientists: theconversation.com/most-of-us-t...

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Most of us trust scientists, shows a survey of nearly 72,000 people worldwide

A global new survey shows there’s no crisis of trust in scientists, as some might claim. But there are some nuances.

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

OPEN CALL for Sharks International 2026 proposals for keynote speakers, themed sessions and panels, workshops, and side events 📢 🦈 Please submit proposals via: forms.gle/9EiKJVncMoa7... Deadline for proposals: 15th March 2025

Poster advertising the Sharks International conference to be held in Sri Lanka in 2026

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

The build continues - I’m so impressed with the thought, design, and quality control that has gone into this. Step by step, instructions are clear, everything piece fits perfectly, and the creativity behind making generic pieces fit together to create something new, well done LEGO 👏🏼

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Two days later - and I have found the time to at least open the box 🤦🏻‍♂️

Lego Starwars box opened with the instructions

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Dr Vincent Raoult @sawsharkman.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

This is why AI proliferation is dangerous. We're removing the critical thinking requirement behind many questions, and hoping that AI trained from imperfect data somehow knows better (spoiler: often it doesn't).

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

I only have one week of holidays left. I’ve been meaning to make a start on this kit for months. I know people are here for shark and science content, but is anyone interested in what we do to help our minds rest and recover? Would regular updates on the build be of any interest? Comments?

Picture of a Lego kit of the Tantive IV cruiser from Star Wars

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Just heard of a friend grinding over the holidays on a proposal due tomorrow. We are all hard working professionals who need rest, like any other profession. Funders - setting dates in early Jan is poor practice and disrespectful of the people you want to give the best of themselves to the cause.

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Rafid A. Shidqi (he/him) @rafidshidqi.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Reintegrating myself to the conservation science community. My name’s Rafid, a shark conservationist from Indonesia. I’m currently a PhD student @ Duke; also a Co-founder of local NGO threshershark.id which goal is to conserve sharks & communities’ livelihoods!

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Possibly still the best #christmasmovie ever. Merry Christmas everyone!

Cartoon scene from Die Hard “now I have a machine gun - Ho Ho Ho”

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Matt Zoller Seitz @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Republicans may not believe in climate change, but the insurance industry does

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AltYellostoneNatPar @altyellonatpark.org · 20/12/2024

We were seeing a 98% drop in exposure over on Twitter. The censorship was so extreme we thought it best to start over somewhere else. We chose Bluesky. Help us gain our following back Follow Retweet Repeat Join the park side @altyellonatpark.org

Black wolf looking straight at the camera. Pine forest behind. Yellow eyes.

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

I have been waiting to see how this would roll out. This is really troubling, preserving inshore waters for artisanal fishers is a foundational policy. Troubling also to have a 15 day submission period when everyone is off work and travelling for the holidays 🙁. Really disappointing.

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Ocean Tracking Network @oceantracking.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

OTN and IMOS have teamed up to draft a new guide on acoustic telemetry mooring design best practices for OBPS. If you would like to peer review our OBPS submission, please complete this Google form: forms.gle/2ipT74Xh5Uaz...

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Mongabay @mongabay.com · 14/12/2024

Endangered Polynesian storm petrels have returned to Kamaka Island in French Polynesia for the first time in more than 100 years, after conservationists used drones to remove the invasive rats eating the birds’ eggs and chicks. 🪺🐦 Read more:

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Endangered seabirds return to Pacific island after century-long absence

Small seabirds skim the open ocean at night, patting their legs on the surface as they hunt for small fish. Now, for the first time in more than 100 years, endangered Polynesian storm petrels (Nesofre...

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Just spent the morning finalising grades on a student’s masters thesis. The thesis is very good, but I’d like to share some advice with other students out there. The RESEARCH QUESTION should be the central anchor and focus of the study, NOT the fancy method or ‘shiny new hammer’ you’re using.

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

New #sharkresearch on euryhaline species like #sawfiah and #rivershark in the Roper River, Northern Territory. Cool to read about sawfishes being found up to 400 km upstream, and great to see the Yunul Mangai Rangers recognised as full co-authors 💪🏼. Paper #openaccess @ www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14....

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Just a random #sharkresearch #sharkscience PSA: if you’re in the field or fish markets measuring sharks or rays, you should be familiar with this classic paper by Malcolm Francis about how we can do this more accurately and consistently across our profession. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Screen shot of the title page of the scientific article by Malcolm Francis

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Colin Simpfendorfer @sharkcolin.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Next June is the 20th Anniversary conference for the Oceania Chondrichthyan Society. The website is live (www.oceaniasharks.com.au/conference-2...). Sunshine Coast 16-19 June. Will be a great #sharkscience event, including plenaries from Christine Dudgeon, Adam Barnett and me.

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OCS Conference 2025 | OCS 2025

Shark, Ray and Chimaera Science conference

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

A really great article by @whysharksmatter.bsky.social on tips and advice for government researchers working under hostile administrations. Thinking back to my own experience and scars from the Tony Abbott government, this article gives really good advice. Have courage, this too shall pass.

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

A wonderful day of post CMS rest and recovery in Palawan enjoying the warm welcoming waters of the #WestPhilippineSea with LAMAVE crew and @madasamarinebiologist. So good to get some time in the sun and salt water 😊

Philippines flag flying overlooking the Weat Philippine Sea

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IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group @iucnshark.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

ICYMI yesterday: Please read and share!

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

#sharks and rays can be iconic species in local culture and national identity. The “butanding” - the whale shark - is iconic here in the Philippines: it’s on the 100 Peso banknote. Shark and ray tourism is vitally important to many people but pls choose responsible tour operators - greenfins.net

A photo of a Philippines 100 peso bank note featuring the “butanding” - the whale shark which is an iconic species for the Philippines.

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Wrapping up a great workshop in #Palawan #Philippines - for the Advisory Committee - Convention for Migratory Species (CMS) - Sharks MOU 😅. A very intense but rewarding week of learning and working to help secure a positive future for migratory sharks and rays 🦈

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Hello Bluesky, and fellow #shark nerds and #Ocean people. I stopped using Twitter years ago but @sharkcolin.bsky.social just inspired me to give social media a second chance. This time I’ll be much more selective about who I follow, agnostic about likes and follows, and much more casual about it …🤞🏼

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Michael Grant @mickgrant.bsky.social · 09/03/2024

Our new paper profiles the threat of targeted fish maw fisheries to sharks, rays, and cetaceans. 1. maw is facilitating landing and trade of CITES listed species. 2. Global trade data bases need to recognize fish maw as a product driving fishery effort conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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