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Andrew Rypel @andrewrypel.bsky.social · 21h

Not sure why the last link didn't work, but try this!

www.auemployment.com/postings/57168

Lead research conducted within the AU Southereastern Cooperative Fish Genetics Project. This person shall be an expert in fish taxonomy, systematics, phylogenomics, genomics, and bioinformatics approa...

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Andrew Rypel @andrewrypel.bsky.social · 21h

Auburn Fisheries is looking for a PhD scientist with genomics expertise to help with the Southeastern Cooperative Fish Genetics Project

auemployment.com/postings/57168

The scientist will collaborate with agencies to genotype fish & manage natural resources better. Come help grow this thing!☝️🐟🎣

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Andrew Rypel @andrewrypel.bsky.social · 2d

It is. It is impressive how large and developed some of the mound-buiding societies actually were. Cahokia is also incredible.

Andrew Rypel @andrewrypel.bsky.social · 3d

Cool #FishArt spotted at the museum in Moundville @solomonrdavid.bsky.social

Andrew Rypel @andrewrypel.bsky.social · 10d

An excellent road trip option! What a crap deal.

youtu.be/wjeBE6gyt1g?...

45 Miles

YouTube video by Todd Snider - Topic

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Andrew Rypel @andrewrypel.bsky.social · 10d

His story of driving back from Tahoe in the snow listening to Richard Buckner and then wrecking gets me rotfl every time. My wife and I's 2nd date was his show.

Andrew Rypel @andrewrypel.bsky.social · 10d

Damn. One of the good ones...

Mike Kaspari @mikekaspari.bsky.social · 11d

May his memory be a blessing. Snider’s song-stories are utterly unique and true accounts of life growing up in America.

youtu.be/MBMp085x5-Q?...

Tom Near @tjnear.bsky.social · 12d

1/2 #NearLab @chasedbrownstein.bsky.social described Birmingham Darter Etheostoma birminghamesnse in April 2025 It is under threat from a mega data center. A petition was filed yesterday by the @biologicaldiversity.org to review the species for protection under the ESA

www.wbrc.com/2025/11/14/n...

National conservation group joining fight against proposed data center

A national conservation group is joining their fight, saying the center will have a major impact on a fish population found only in this area of Alabama.

www.wbrc.com

Madison Earhart, PhD @madisonearhart.bsky.social · 17d

releasing these huuuuge sturgeon and watching them swim away is the best part of my job 🫶🏼

another week in the field complete, and one step closer to finding out what is harming these ancient fish 🧪👩🏻‍🔬🌎🌐🦑

#sturgeonsaturday

Andrew Rypel @andrewrypel.bsky.social · 19d

I’ve spent my life studying fishes, but also, writing songs from time to time. Turns out, those two pursuits aren’t as different as I once thought. My recent post on Tangled Nature is finally ready! I hope y'all enjoy this one👇

tnature.substack.com/p/more-than-...

More Than Words

On music, science, and being your honest self

tnature.substack.com

Liz Renner, Ph.D. @lizrenner.bsky.social · 22d

Here's one of my old poems on migratory waterfowl and situationships from the vault. If it resonates with you, sound off in comments!

"CENTRAL FLYWAY" (2023).

🧵1/4

Andrew Rypel @andrewrypel.bsky.social · 26d

"If you kill a cockroach you are a hero, if you kill a butterfly you are bad. Morality has aesthetic standards." ~Nietzsche

Andrew Rypel @andrewrypel.bsky.social · 26d

I didn't realize generative ai was being used for species pages. Not good.

Brooke Fitzwater, PhD (she/her) 🐟🪱🏳️‍🌈♾️ @oceanfilly.bsky.social · 26d

#LetsChangeThat mini thread!

Brooke Fitzwater, PhD (she/her) 🐟🪱🏳️‍🌈♾️ @oceanfilly.bsky.social · 26d

#LetsChangeThat mini thread!

Center for Watershed Sciences @ucdaviswater.bsky.social · 27d

It’s Elementary My Dear Walleye

By George Whitman, who is dressed as Dr. John Watson this Halloween While this Sherlockian mystery is fictional, it is inspired by a real event in which a Walleye was illegally introduced into Lake Cascade, Idaho. The events described below parallel the actual…

It’s Elementary My Dear Walleye

By George Whitman, who is dressed as Dr. John Watson this Halloween While this Sherlockian mystery is fictional, it is inspired by a real event in which a Walleye was illegally introduced into Lake Cascade, Idaho. The events described below parallel the actual research conducted to uncover its origins. Looking back over the notes of my many adventures with Sherlock Holmes, I cannot but reflect upon the remarkable variety of his methods.

californiawaterblog.com

freshwater fELA 🇨🇦 @not-klaatu.bsky.social · 28d

Another recent pub highlighting the value of long-term research: Declining adult body size and contracted life history in an unexploited boreal Lake Trout (Salvelinus namaycush) population during a period of warming cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/... Kudos to Matt Guzzo for leading this one

Declining adult body size and contracted life history in an unexploited boreal Lake Trout (Salvelinus namaycush) population during a period of warming

Evidence of declines in fish body size with warming in the absence of exploitation are lacking. During a period of regional climate warming (1986-2016), we examined trends in growth, size-structure, a...

cdnsciencepub.com

Andrew Rypel @andrewrypel.bsky.social · Oct 27

Shrimping boat heading into the Gulf at dusk

Andrew Rypel @andrewrypel.bsky.social · Oct 24

I have many fav blogs from my time editing the California Waterblog, but this gem from @jrlund.bsky.social will always be among the elite. Simple, wry and hilarious:

californiawaterblog.com/2022/08/14/t...

The vortex of executive activity

by Jay Lund The graphic below seems to apply to any bureaucracy, with larger bureaucracies showing this tendency more strongly. In this vortex conception of management, one can often make mor…

californiawaterblog.com

Andrew Rypel @andrewrypel.bsky.social · Oct 22

Looking for some interesting science or reads on the science/art interface. Anyone have any good recommendations?

Andrew Rypel @andrewrypel.bsky.social · Oct 20

I've never once, ever, regretted taking the time out to watch one.

Mike Kaspari @mikekaspari.bsky.social · Oct 19

Celebrate your sunsets.

Mike Kaspari @mikekaspari.bsky.social · Oct 19

Celebrate your sunsets.

Andrew Rypel @andrewrypel.bsky.social · Oct 19

Peter Moyle and Tom Taylor shining a light on one of the most righteous California native fish - the Sacramento Sucker. Enjoy! 👇👏🐟

Center for Watershed Sciences @ucdaviswater.bsky.social · Oct 19

Resilient California Fishes: Sacramento Sucker

By Peter Moyle and Tom Taylor ____________________ The fresh waters of California support a diverse native fish fauna, 130 taxa by our count (Leidy and Moyle 2021). At least 56 of these taxa are on trajectories towards extinction 7 are already…

Resilient California Fishes: Sacramento Sucker

By Peter Moyle and Tom Taylor ____________________ The fresh waters of California support a diverse native fish fauna, 130 taxa by our count (Leidy and Moyle 2021). At least 56 of these taxa are on trajectories towards extinction 7 are already extinct; 32 are listed as threatened or endangered by state and federal agencies. Not surprisingly, the declining species attract lots of attention because protecting them affects water use statewide.

californiawaterblog.com

Andrew Rypel @andrewrypel.bsky.social · Oct 19

This is a new position for us. The successful candidate would work directly with me on multiple communication goals. Great first job out of college, or for someone more experienced looking to fill in some gaps. If interested in science communication, writing or fisheries, consider applying! ☝️🐟📝

Thomas R. Webb, PhD @thomasrwebb.bsky.social · Oct 19

The magnitude, advanced methods and extent of Native American agriculture continues to be vastly underestimated IMHO: scitechdaily.com/archaeologis...

Archaeologists Uncover Massive 1000-Year-Old Native American Farms That Defy the Limits of Agriculture

Hidden beneath Michigan’s forests, researchers have uncovered vast ancient farmlands built by ancestral Menominee communities, revealing a complex agricultural system. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, with...

scitechdaily.com

Center for Watershed Sciences @ucdaviswater.bsky.social · Oct 19

Resilient California Fishes: Sacramento Sucker

By Peter Moyle and Tom Taylor ____________________ The fresh waters of California support a diverse native fish fauna, 130 taxa by our count (Leidy and Moyle 2021). At least 56 of these taxa are on trajectories towards extinction 7 are already…

Resilient California Fishes: Sacramento Sucker

By Peter Moyle and Tom Taylor ____________________ The fresh waters of California support a diverse native fish fauna, 130 taxa by our count (Leidy and Moyle 2021). At least 56 of these taxa are on trajectories towards extinction 7 are already extinct; 32 are listed as threatened or endangered by state and federal agencies. Not surprisingly, the declining species attract lots of attention because protecting them affects water use statewide.

californiawaterblog.com

Andrew Rypel @andrewrypel.bsky.social · Oct 17

I'm looking for someone to help the School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences at Auburn University part time with our communications work. Come join us!

War Eagle! #SciCom #FishSci #Fisheries #Jobs

www.auemployment.com/postings/56445

TES Communications & Marketing Specialist

The College of Agriculture’s School of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Science is looking for a TES Communications & Marketing Specialist to create and manage communication, marketing and promotio...

www.auemployment.com

Katie Matthews, PhD @katieocean.bsky.social · Oct 16

Touché, neighbor.

Photo of Philadelphia row home with front porch

Zoomed in photo of Halloween skeleton sitting on roof of front porch wearing a Phillies World Series t-shirt

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