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UK Environmental Observation Framework @ukeof.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Our Management Group meets today. As well as hearing updates from UKEOF partners on a wide range of environmental observation activities, they will also discuss plans for our 2027 annual conference. Watch this space for more on that soon.
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UK Environmental Change Network @ukecn.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
This new blog post explains vital long-term studies of European #mountain top #vegetation that is revealing subtle but significant shifts towards plants associated with warmer conditions. UKCEH contributes because it has operated an ECN #long-term #research site there since 1999. 👇
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Puffin populations on the Isle of May are struggling. A survey by UKCEH & NatureScot earlier this summer estimated 36,500 occupied burrows compared to 52,000 in the 2024 count, and 39,000 in 2017. Read more:
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Climate change hits puffin numbers on the Isle of May
Numbers of puffins at one of the UK’s largest colonies have reduced by around 30% since 2024, a new survey has shown.
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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
This #CleanAirDay we're highlighting ammonia, a significant air pollutant Ammonia emissions can contribute to the formation of PM2.5, tiny particles in the air linked to harmful health effects Cleaner air benefits people, nature & the economy 💙
Three image panel. The first images shows a walkway through a woody and mossy forest. The second is a herd of cows staring directly at the viewer. The third image is the backs of two people sat on a hill in a park. A group of people can be seen in the background sat down
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Forest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📢 Upcoming oak health webinar: observing and understanding oak health across the UK Register: ow.ly/YTse50ZJtxE #OakHealth #ForestResearch #TreeHealth
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Oak health webinar: observing and understanding oak health across the UK
Thursday, 3 December, 10:30 am
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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
(1/ ) For the next few weeks, we will be sharing Waterways Breeding Bird Survey (WBBS) trends for some of the smaller birds that are associated with linear waterways. We begin with the brightly coloured Kingfisher, which declined in this habitat by 17% 1999–2024. @btobirds.bsky.social
A Kingfisher is shown. It is a small blue and orange bird with a dagger like beak. There is a small fish in its beak.
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Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🔗 climate.copernicus.eu/surface-air-...
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UK Seabird Monitoring Programme @smp-seabirds.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
We've had over 1,000 colony count submissions to the SMP in 2026 so far! Of the 23 seabird species with data, Fulmar has the most. Remember to submit your colony count and breeding success data before the October 31st data deadline. #Seabirds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
Image of a Fulmar.
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EGI @egieinfra.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Decades of ocean data, finally unlocked. 🌊 ICYMI, the EC’s Horizon Magazine featured project iMagine (coordinated by EGI) to show how high-performance computing and AI turn raw marine imagery into vital insights for ocean restoration. Read the feature: go.egi.eu/Fwiac
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Two weeks left to submit talks and posters for the National Environmental Monitoring Conference 2026. We're keen to hear about monitoring programmes, datasets, methods, tools, case studies, partnerships & emerging research. Deadline 18 Sept 2026 🧪 www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/nemc...
Three round images, left to right, show a person standing in a small stream inserting a device into the water, a person standing in a field near a tall tree, and a portrait image of a smiling Professor Anjali Goswami. Plus text Submissions open, call for talks and posters at the National Environmental Monitoring Conference, Deadline: 18 September 2026
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Forest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Do you participate in nature-related citizen science – or would you like to?📱Take part in our survey: ow.ly/bIee50ZHB6o 🔗 More information: ow.ly/EqKX50ZHB6s #CitizenScience #ForestResearch
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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🌿 Are you an experienced leader with expertise in governance, risk, assurance or compliance? We're recruiting an Independent External Member for JNCC's Audit & Risk Assurance Committee. 📍 Hybrid role 📅 Approx. 10 days/year ⏰ Closes 2 October 🔗 jncc.gov.uk/about-jncc/c... #TogetherForNature
Drone view to the sea from Salcombe in Devon copyright CHUNYIP WONG/iStock
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EUMETSAT @eumetsat.int · 02/09/2026
How do we track El Niño from space? 🛰️ When El Niño forms in the Pacific, global weather shifts follow- raising the risks of severe floods & extreme droughts. #Copernicus Sentinel-3 maps sea surface temp & height to keep us prepared. 🌊 🎥 Watch: bit.ly/46CIdqi 🧵1/2
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EUMETSAT @eumetsat.int · 03/09/2026
As the WMO confirms El Niño is strengthening, satellite observations are more vital than ever. Yesterday we published a video explaining how #Copernicus Sentinel-3’s sea surface measurements help power the early warnings communities need to prepare. bit.ly/46CIdqi
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Sentinel-3: Tracking El Niño and marine heatwaves
In this video, we explore how the Sentinel-3 satellite acts as an ocean thermometer. Using advanced instruments, it tracks sea surface temperature and ocean height anomalies to help monitor marine heatwaves and El Niño events. Discover how this crucial data helps us keep an eye on our planet and predict global weather changes. Hit subscribe for more deep dives into space and Earth science! 🔔 #Sentinel3 #Copernicus #ElNino #SpaceOceanography #MarineBiology #SatelliteData #ScienceExplained
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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
📢 #WeAreSeeking a Digital Delivery Manager. Passionate about delivering great digital projects that make a real difference? bit.ly/JNCCjob2026051 ⭐Hybrid working role with a base in Peterborough, Aberdeen or Cardiff ⭐Permanent contract ⭐£41,525 ⭐Closing date 20 Sept 2026 #Digital #JobOpportunity
A colour photograph of various digital appliances, such as a laptop and a wall display screen.
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UK Seabird Monitoring Programme @smp-seabirds.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
More good news for terns, with a record number of Little Tern chicks fledging at Beacon Lagoons, Spurn! Read @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social post here: www.facebook.com/share/p/18JA... #Seabirds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
An image of a Little Tern in flight.
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John Nigel Wells @johnnwells.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Final @CEH @pomscheme.bsky.social 2km survey today at TL3266 Conington Cambs. Here’s how dead the vegetation looked, unable to find flowers!! For my 2 flower insect timed count (FiT). Insect (🦟 in traps), numbers looked low in the pan traps @kitenet.bsky.social
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British Geological Survey @bgs.ac.uk · 26/08/2026
BGS & UKCEH research into drought-exposed soils wins award 🏆 Land, an international, cross-disciplinary, journal, has announced that this research has received the 'Best Paper Award', granted to publications of scientific significance and extensive influence. www.bgs.ac.uk/news/bgs-res...
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BGS research into drought-exposed soils wins award - British Geological Survey
A research paper investigating how temperate soils respond to drought has been announced as the winner of the Land Best Paper Award.
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
📣 Announcement: Professor Anjali Goswami, Defra Chief Scientific Advisor and Director General Science, Data and Analysis, is keynote speaker at NEMC 2026 in December. 1/ @ukeof.bsky.social @britishecologicalsociety.org
Professor Anjali Goswami
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
After record low July rainfall, what's next for UK river flows? Below normal to exceptionally low flows across England, Wales & NE Scotland will continue with record lows anticipated for August & drought impacts into the autumn. 🎥 Dr Katie Facer-Childs with the latest UK Hydrological Outlook.
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🌍 The latest global State of the Climate Report is out. It includes UKCEH lake monitoring data used to assess trends in spring phytoplankton timing. And Bethan Harris inputs to a soil moisture review which found 2025 was the driest year on average in the 1991-2025 period. #StateoftheClimate2025 ⤵️
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Forest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The first Forestry Workforce Census in over 20 years is coming. Organisations are asked to complete the Census on 1 October 2026 and 1 March 2027. Be counted and help shape the future of forestry: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/be-c…
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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 03/08/2026
Our refreshed Met Office Academic Partnership (MOAP) brings together a renewed line-up of world-class university partners to drive innovation in weather & climate science. This ambitious new chapter will strengthen our future science capability. Find out more 👇 www.metoffice.gov.uk/blog/2026/am...
Met Office blog graphic featuring weather data visualisation screens with the headline ‘Ambitious new phase of scientific collaboration’.
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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 03/08/2026
July 2026 was an exceptional month for the UK's climate statistics, with records challenged or broken for rainfall, temperature and sunshine. Read more in our press release ⤵️ www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
Met Office graphic with the text “July’s weather was…” alongside an illustration of a three-scoop ice cream cone, introducing a summary of July weather statistics.Graphic titled “Dry”. Text states: “Driest July on record for England and Wales” and “Southern England’s driest month ever recorded.”Graphic titled “Sunny”. Text states: “UK’s sunniest July on record” and “Sunniest month ever recorded for England and Wales.”Graphic titled “Hot”. Text states: “Southern England’s warmest July on record”, “UK’s 2nd warmest” and “Wales’s joint warmest.”
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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 29/07/2026
Following rigorous quality control checks, 38°C has been verified as the new UK and England June daily temperature record, which is higher than our previously reported 37.7°C at the same site at Lingwood.
Sunrise over a rocky moorland landscape, with bright sunlight casting long rays across grassy terrain. The image has the Met Office logo and a news release banner dated 29 July 2026. Overlaid text reads: “New June daily temperature records heading into the record books”.
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UK Environmental Observation Framework @ukeof.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Book your place at this event (taking place on 14 December), and submit your proposals for presentations and posters. Co-organised by @ukceh.bsky.social, @britishecologicalsociety.org and UKEOF. #monitoring #observation
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
New data on insect pollinators show a dramatic decline in hoverflies across Great Britain between 2017–2024. 📉 Around one third reduction in abundance & number of hoverfly species recorded as part of @pomscheme.bsky.social www.ceh.ac.uk/press/new-da... 1/ @jncc.bsky.social 🧪
Epistrophe grossulariae hoverfly and pollen beetles on hogweed, and text headline New data show dramatic decline in hoverflies across Great BritainMeliscaeva cinctella hoverfly, and text about hoverflies and UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme results
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BirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Three of Britain's most charismatic heathland birds have continued their recovery, according to the results of a major survey conducted almost 20 years after the previous assessment:
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Heathland Birds Survey reveals encouraging gains for specialist species
A nationwide survey conducted by the BTO has revealed significant increases in the populations of European Nightjar, Woodlark and Dartford Warbler, highlighting the importance of targeted habitat management and protected heathland sites.
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RSPB Science @rspbscience.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
RSPB Scientist Simon Wotton shares a summary of the results from two recently published reports: Breeding Bird Survey and Wetland Bird Survey. Read on to learn more about the ups and downs of the UK’s birds www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... #CitSci @jncc.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social 🪶 🧪
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Two new reports reveal how the UK’s birds are faring
Little Egrets continue to rise whilst Blue Tits are declining. Read on to learn more about the ups and downs of the UK’s birds.
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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
May is here and so are the Big Eight 🎱🐝 Of the UK’s 24 bumblebee species, these eight are the most common. This month, some queens will produce their first daughters, the workers, while others will welcome new males 💼🚹 🔎 Brush up on your bumblebee identification skills: ow.ly/fm3u50YMpZb
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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
There's a mini jobs bonanza just now at BTO! 🐦 Apply to become our next Scottish Raptor Monitoring Coordinator, Biological Data Manager or Research Support Officer via www.bto.org/jobs Birds Science People; it is a powerful combination – will you be part of it?
Photo of a Buzzard by Edmund Fellowes / BTO and text advertising three jobs at BTO.
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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
JNCC has updated (April 2026) the UK data for Special Protection Areas (SPAs) and Special Areas of Conservation (SACs). These sites make up the UK’s national site network, designated to protect birds, habitats and other species. 🔗 jncc.gov.uk/news/nationa... 🧵
Setting sun over the Humber Estuary copyright Peter Roworth / Natural England
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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 27/04/2026
AI adoption at the Met Office is focused on transformational change, building confidence & trust. We’re upskilling & working with the Alan Turing Institute to combine meteorology & data science to deliver AI forecasts responsibly & transparently. Learn more ⤵️ www.computing.co.uk/interview/20...
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‘Everybody hates change': How the Met Office’s chief AI officer sells AI adoption
AI adoption isn’t just about providing tools; it’s about winning hearts and minds, says the Met Office’s chief AI officer.
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UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme @pomscheme.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
NEW: a "Quick Guide" to FIT Counts (pdf) is now available from the PoMS website, providing a summary of how to do the counts and how to recognise the insect groups. This is a welcome addition to our more detailed guides, which are of course still available as well! ukpoms.org.uk/news/quick-g...
Images of the two pages of the new Quick Guide to Flower-Insect Timed Counts - the first page outlines the FIT Count method, and the second page provides tips on recognising the insect groups that we ask you to count
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
New in @natrevearthenviron.nature.com: Vegetation greenness in 2025 Global mean vegetation greenness reached a record high in the year 2025, extending the multi-decadal upward trend. Full article: www.nature.com/articles/s43... 🧪
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Vegetation greenness in 2025 - Nature Reviews Earth & Environment
Global mean vegetation greenness reached a record high in the year 2025, extending the multi-decadal upward trend. A total of 68.2% of vegetated land surfaces experienced greening, particularly in gra...
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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
📢#JobOpportunity #WeAreSeeking a Marine Support Officer to deal with survey data management, MPA data dissemination, offshore seabed surveys & answering data queries. bit.ly/JNCCjob202613 Closing date: Sun 17 May 2026 #Marine
A colour photograph of water, from the sea surface down to the seabed, with a blue sky and clouds above.
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European Space Agency @esa.int · 22/04/2026
Happy Earth Day! 🌎 🌍 🌏 To mark this special day, we’re tuning in to Sen, the world’s first continuous 4K video livestream from space. Sen’s cameras are hosted on our Columbus module of the ISS, with data delivered via the Airbus platform. Watch Earth from above, just like an astronaut 📹 Sen
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BES Community Science Group @bes-communitysci.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Did you know that in the UK, hedgehog numbers have declined by between a third and three quarters over the last twenty years? 🤔 If you've seen one recently, log it on the Big Hedgehog Map 🦔 #NationalMammalWeek
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The BIG Hedgehog Map
A hub for mapping the UK’s hedgehogs, and pledging to make holes for them. Part of Hedgehog Street, a national campaign to save hedgehogs by PTES & BHPS.
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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
1/ Spotted a yellow leg flag on a Curlew? Please share the sighting with us, as this could be one of our headstarted birds. 😀 Report via bit.ly/ReportACurlew #Ornithology #WorldCurlewDay
A Curlew walks on grassy ground, showing a yellow leg flag and orange ring on its leg. Wording below reads: Please report sightings of Curlew with yellow leg flags. Image credit reads: Rob Robinson.
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Forest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Scientists are inviting woodland managers to attend hands-on training workshops for a new app that allows users to monitor the health of oak trees: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/woodlan... Partnership with @aberuni.bsky.social and @sylva.org.uk
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Woodland managers are invited to take part in a new project to protect the nation’s oaks - Forest Research
Join a webinar and in-person workshop to learn about monitoring and protecting oak trees.
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Extraordinary dataset of 44 million+ records of UK #butterflies collected by 782,000 volunteers in the past 50 years shows many species are in long-term decline eg Pearl-bordered Fritillary. @ukbms.bsky.social is run by @savebutterflies.bsky.social, UKCEH, @btobirds.bsky.social, and JNCC. 🧪 1/
Northern Brown Argus butterfly on a thistle and headline 50 years of butterfly monitoring data reveal specialist species disappearing across UKPearl-bordered fritillary butterfly on bluebells
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Great to be partnering with National Garden Scheme on The Big British Garden Survey to reveal the wildlife thriving in our gardens 🦋🐞. Record what you see and help build a national picture of UK #biodiversity. Join in: ngs.org.uk/the-big-brit... 🧪 @abigaillowe.bsky.social
Common drone fly on flowerSilver Y moth on flowerButterfly on flower and headline The Big British Garden Survey
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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 16/04/2026
We recently welcomed colleagues from the Kenya Meteorological Society (KMS) to the Met Office for our new WCSSP (Weather and Climate Science for Service Partnership Programme) Kenya project. Partners met to shape the future of Kenya-led weather & climate research. 🧵 1/2
Group of people standing in line alongside banner about the Weather and Climate Service for Science Partnership (WCSSP) programme
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UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme @pomscheme.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Welcome to the new season for #pollinator FIT Counts! Our latest e-news was sent out this morning - read it here mailchi.mp/7e658beeba40... and subscribe at ukpoms.org.uk/subscribe As soon as the weather is warm enough we hope that you will enjoy watching and counting insects on flowers with us.
Two people carrying out a FIT Count in a flowery meadow, using a quadrat made out of tape to mark out the target flowers for the count. One person is using the FIT Count app, the other has a paper recording form on a clipboard.
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UK Environmental Change Network @ukecn.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Shrubs are expanding on European #mountains. Research involving ECN analysed over 20yrs of #vegetation #monitoring #data from permanent plots across #alpine summits in Europe’s major mountain ranges, including observations at ECN's #Cairngorms site: tinyurl.com/mtn-shrubs @ukceh.bsky.social
A birch seedling growing in the Cairngorms, Scotland. Photo: UKCEH
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UK Environmental Observation Framework @ukeof.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
The recordings of talks given at our recent UKEOF online conference 'Sensing the Environment: Emerging Technologies for Monitoring and Decision-Making' are now available. Link here ('Talk videos'): ukeof.org.uk/conference/c... #ukeof2026 #environment #monitoring #data
Graphic with details of the UKEOF 2026 conference. Text overlaying a graphic depicting a woodland and a stream in shades of blue with the following elements picked out: birds (swifts) making calls and bats echo-locating, a deer detected on a camera, a salmon detected via its DNA trace in the water, the flow rate of the stream and the atmospheric concentration of nitrogen dioxide.
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CENTA @centa.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
🌿 Interested in environmental science? CENTA is offering paid undergrad research placements for summer 2026. New projects online now, more coming soon. Apply here: centa.ac.uk/apply/centa-... #EnvironmentalScience #STEM #ResearchPlacement #CENTA #PaidPlacements
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CENTA Research Experience Placements – CENTA
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iNaturalist @inaturalist.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
🥳 The party is happening! iNaturalist turns 18 this weekend. Join the Birthday Project, head outside March 20–23, and make an observation of a local species you love: tr.ee/XzVUC8Z0C2
A illustrated birthday graphic reading "This weekend is iNaturalist's 18th Birthday!" with the iNaturalist logo and cartoon balloons, cake, and snake popping out of a gift box. Text at the bottom invites people to join the Birthday Project and make observations March 20–23.
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UK Environmental Change Network @ukecn.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
ECN was involved in an international study on the responses of European plants to climate warming. We contributed data collected at our high altitude Cairngorms ECN site run by @ukceh.bsky.social: ecn.ac.uk/news/europea... #ClimateChange #monitoring #research #ecosystems #LTER @ukri.org
An ECN scientist from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology surveying the mountain-top vegetation at our ECN long-term research and monitoring site in the Cairngorms, Scotland. Photo ©UKCEH
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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 11/03/2026
It’s British Science Week and we’re focusing on curiosity and innovation at the Met Office. Today, we’re asking if ocean robots are the next big thing for climate monitoring? #BSW26 🧵 (1/2)
A Met Office graphic in shades of black and green saying The power of weather intelligence
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