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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · Nov 30

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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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · Mar 29

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

Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · Mar 28

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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Dr Vincent Raoult @sawsharkman.bsky.social · Mar 23

Really balanced article by @australia.theguardian.com covering the growing impact of shark depredation on fishers, and how that might relate to shark numbers. Includes statements by @spinnershark7.bsky.social and I.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

‘They’re smart now’: Australian fishers are on tenterhooks over shark encounters. Should swimmers be worried?

Increasing run-ins between anglers and the ocean’s apex predators reflects a growing unease among beachgoers. But is widespread fear justified?

www.theguardian.com

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · Mar 18

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

Reposted by Elliott L. Hazen, Andrew Chin, Guy Pe’er

David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · Mar 13

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... 🧪

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…

www.southernfriedscience.com

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · Mar 11

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 · Mar 4

We faced this in Australia - a science hostile government was elected and axed fisheries staff and disbanded consultative committee and advisory groups. Ten years on, the impacts of that shortsightedness remain, and the industry has suffered the most from it.

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · Mar 4

Post inspired by discussion 1/2 hour ago with @madasamarinebio.bsky.social

Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · Feb 24

Agree 💯 They are absolutely stunning,l 🤩 🦋

Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · Feb 17

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.

Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · Feb 11

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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anthrofuentes.bsky.social @anthrofuentes.bsky.social · Feb 2

If you can, do something, speak up and act up. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Scientists as political advocates

Science, both teaching and doing, is under attack. The recent US presidential election of a person and platform with anti-science bias exemplifies this. The study of climate processes and patterns and...

www.science.org

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · Feb 2

I ditched twitter years ago, it’s was just so negative. I’m finding bluesky much more positive - e.g. the posts appear in timeline order (no playing algorithm games) and there’s a thread for only the people you follow. Much nicer and cleaner.

Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · Feb 2

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 · Feb 1

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...

Screenshot of the webpage age of the new paper

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · Jan 29

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

Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · Jan 28

Yeah - and the crazy thing is I live about 20 mins drive from this beach. The Philippines is amazing 🤩

Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · Jan 28

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.

Photo of the cover page of the magazine article

Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · Jan 27

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 · Jan 27

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 · Jan 20

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...

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.

theconversation.com

Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · Jan 16

I used to gave a series of notebooks, colour coded and everything - and I could never find them or remember which notebook was for what project or train of thought 😂. They looked awesome though when I could find them all and stack them in a bookshelf 😳

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · Jan 15

Oops - Bullet Journal: bulletjournal.com?srsltid=AfmB...

It may not work for everyone, but for me it’s a sanity saver having my life organisation in one place. Evernote is my second brain, Bullet Journal and outlook calendar for organising life …

Bullet Journal

Meet the analog method for the digital age that will help you track the past, order the present, and design your future.

bulletjournal.com

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · Jan 13

The CODE system from “Building a second Brain” (thank you @madasamarinebio.bsky.social or the tip) is as close as I’ve gotten to managing the tsunami of incoming information. fortelabs.com/blog/basbove... - that and my Buller Journal helps keep me sane

Building a Second Brain: The Definitive Introductory Guide

This is an introduction to Building a Second Brain, the proven method to organize your digital life and unlock your creative potential

fortelabs.com

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · Jan 13

I had to let go of the concept of Inbox Zero and just accept reality. I’m also trying to reinforce to my team and stakeholders that if it’s urgent, label it urgent, and if you don’t hear from me, it’s not that I’m ignoring you, it’s that I’m unaware of the email so pls try again.

Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · Jan 12

I relate so strongly to this 😳 every email is an info blast, a request for attention, or a continuation of a conversation - when you receive over 100 emails a day it’s impossible to invest the energy or mental capacity needed to keep that many plates spinning.

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Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · Jan 12

YES PLEASE - 🙏🏼 This would be my #1 fix

Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · Jan 11

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 👏🏼

Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · Jan 10

The cover of Nature! Well done, and what a great shot.

Andrew Chin @spinnershark7.bsky.social · Jan 10

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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