Lily Bentley
@lilybentley.bsky.social
Postdoc with @marinebiogeo.bsky.social 🌊
Into seabirds, biologging, conservation, and R. 💻
🌏Currently working in Magandjin/Brisbane, Australia. 👩🎓 @gatescambridge.bsky.social alum
Into seabirds, biologging, conservation, and R. 💻
🌏Currently working in Magandjin/Brisbane, Australia. 👩🎓 @gatescambridge.bsky.social alum
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Lily Bentley
@lilybentley.bsky.social
· May 8
Marine megavertebrate migrations connect the global ocean - Nature Communications
Animal migrations are extensive and crucial for ecosystem health but are in decline. This study identifies 1,787 sites and links among them for 109 marine species, highlighting the need for internatio...
www.nature.com
Stoked to be able to share my first postdoc paper: 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘯, published today in Nature Communications! 🎉
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Reposted by Lily Bentley
Google at its peak was basically the best information retrieval system in human history and they and every competitor decided going from there to “you didn’t want answers you wanted half-assed auto-complete 80%-wrong hallucinations” in a few years was the right idea
November 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Google at its peak was basically the best information retrieval system in human history and they and every competitor decided going from there to “you didn’t want answers you wanted half-assed auto-complete 80%-wrong hallucinations” in a few years was the right idea
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Fab talk from @megcevans.bsky.social about government trying to use capitalism (for profit model) to attempt to solve problems created by capitalism (environmental damage and biodiversity loss).
But $2bn to solve biodiversity crisis isn't much compared to many other publicly funded things.
#esa2025
But $2bn to solve biodiversity crisis isn't much compared to many other publicly funded things.
#esa2025
November 26, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Fab talk from @megcevans.bsky.social about government trying to use capitalism (for profit model) to attempt to solve problems created by capitalism (environmental damage and biodiversity loss).
But $2bn to solve biodiversity crisis isn't much compared to many other publicly funded things.
#esa2025
But $2bn to solve biodiversity crisis isn't much compared to many other publicly funded things.
#esa2025
Proud of the many colleagues named on this list, and of the many more I know who agree.
We have no answers from our institutions as to why Go8 universities endorsed BCA's regressive EPBC recommendations
But 90 of us have signed an 'Independent statement on the Group of Eight’s position on EPBC Act reforms'
🙏 Prof Justine Bell-James for writing & coordinating the independent statement
But 90 of us have signed an 'Independent statement on the Group of Eight’s position on EPBC Act reforms'
🙏 Prof Justine Bell-James for writing & coordinating the independent statement
November 26, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Proud of the many colleagues named on this list, and of the many more I know who agree.
The birds always get a whirl!
November 24, 2025 at 11:12 AM
The birds always get a whirl!
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Phenomenal Welcome to Kaurna Country @ecolsocaus.bsky.social #ESA2025 from Katrina Karlapina Power.
Incredible Indigenous and feminist energy, both a wake up call and call to action, to connect with the land our Mother.
"Curiosity and Courage!"
Incredible Indigenous and feminist energy, both a wake up call and call to action, to connect with the land our Mother.
"Curiosity and Courage!"
November 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Phenomenal Welcome to Kaurna Country @ecolsocaus.bsky.social #ESA2025 from Katrina Karlapina Power.
Incredible Indigenous and feminist energy, both a wake up call and call to action, to connect with the land our Mother.
"Curiosity and Courage!"
Incredible Indigenous and feminist energy, both a wake up call and call to action, to connect with the land our Mother.
"Curiosity and Courage!"
At #ESAus2025 & interested in movement ecology? Come to our three sessions today in Riverbank Room 8 organised by @scottwilliamf.bsky.social. At 11.45am I'll talk connectivity of megavertebrates in the global ocean, PLUS call on Australian movement ecologists to join geobon.org/move-bon/ 🌏🎉 #ESA2025
Marine megavertebrate migrations connect the global ocean - Nature Communications
Animal migrations are extensive and crucial for ecosystem health but are in decline. This study identifies 1,787 sites and links among them for 109 marine species, highlighting the need for internatio...
www.nature.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
At #ESAus2025 & interested in movement ecology? Come to our three sessions today in Riverbank Room 8 organised by @scottwilliamf.bsky.social. At 11.45am I'll talk connectivity of megavertebrates in the global ocean, PLUS call on Australian movement ecologists to join geobon.org/move-bon/ 🌏🎉 #ESA2025
Super excited to be in Adelaide for #ESA2025! Come and say hi to chat about movement ecology, seabirds, marine conservation policy, or... honestly whatever.
a bird with a long beak is standing next to another bird
ALT: a bird with a long beak is standing next to another bird
media.tenor.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Super excited to be in Adelaide for #ESA2025! Come and say hi to chat about movement ecology, seabirds, marine conservation policy, or... honestly whatever.
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new paper by Sean Westwood:
With current technology, it is impossible to tell whether survey respondents are real or bots. Among other things, makes it easy for bad actors to manipulate outcomes. No good news here for the future of online-based survey research
With current technology, it is impossible to tell whether survey respondents are real or bots. Among other things, makes it easy for bad actors to manipulate outcomes. No good news here for the future of online-based survey research
November 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
new paper by Sean Westwood:
With current technology, it is impossible to tell whether survey respondents are real or bots. Among other things, makes it easy for bad actors to manipulate outcomes. No good news here for the future of online-based survey research
With current technology, it is impossible to tell whether survey respondents are real or bots. Among other things, makes it easy for bad actors to manipulate outcomes. No good news here for the future of online-based survey research
New work out today! 🌏 We identify geographic and taxonomic gaps in EBSA descriptions, trends in the levels of protection observed, and ways forward to improve the uptake and appropriate use of the outputs of this singular intergovernmental process.
What is an ecologically or biologically significant area?
How do we prioritise one seagrass bed over another, or a seagrass bed over a seamount?
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
How do we prioritise one seagrass bed over another, or a seagrass bed over a seamount?
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
What is an ecologically or biologically significant area? - npj Ocean Sustainability
npj Ocean Sustainability - What is an ecologically or biologically significant area?
www.nature.com
June 2, 2025 at 5:52 PM
New work out today! 🌏 We identify geographic and taxonomic gaps in EBSA descriptions, trends in the levels of protection observed, and ways forward to improve the uptake and appropriate use of the outputs of this singular intergovernmental process.
Reposted by Lily Bentley
What is an ecologically or biologically significant area?
How do we prioritise one seagrass bed over another, or a seagrass bed over a seamount?
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
How do we prioritise one seagrass bed over another, or a seagrass bed over a seamount?
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
What is an ecologically or biologically significant area? - npj Ocean Sustainability
npj Ocean Sustainability - What is an ecologically or biologically significant area?
www.nature.com
June 1, 2025 at 5:53 AM
What is an ecologically or biologically significant area?
How do we prioritise one seagrass bed over another, or a seagrass bed over a seamount?
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
How do we prioritise one seagrass bed over another, or a seagrass bed over a seamount?
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Reposted by Lily Bentley
Animal migrations are extensive and crucial for ecosystem health but are in decline. A study in Nature Communications identifies 1,787 sites and links among them for 109 marine species, providing policymakers with essential knowledge for effective conservation. 🌊 🧪
Marine megavertebrate migrations connect the global ocean - Nature Communications
Animal migrations are extensive and crucial for ecosystem health but are in decline. This study identifies 1,787 sites and links among them for 109 marine species, highlighting the need for international cooperation and providing policymakers with essential knowledge for effective conservation.
go.nature.com
May 24, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Animal migrations are extensive and crucial for ecosystem health but are in decline. A study in Nature Communications identifies 1,787 sites and links among them for 109 marine species, providing policymakers with essential knowledge for effective conservation. 🌊 🧪
Really nice piece on our recent work on @mongabay.com
news.mongabay.com/2025/05/new-... 🌏🦈🐋🌊
Read the article here: 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
news.mongabay.com/2025/05/new-... 🌏🦈🐋🌊
Read the article here: 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
New map highlights complex web of marine migrations
Where are all the marine animals going? Given the vastness of the oceans, the countless species that live in them, and the lack of a global data set, it’s not easy to figure that out. However, the inc...
news.mongabay.com
May 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Really nice piece on our recent work on @mongabay.com
news.mongabay.com/2025/05/new-... 🌏🦈🐋🌊
Read the article here: 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
news.mongabay.com/2025/05/new-... 🌏🦈🐋🌊
Read the article here: 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Reposted by Lily Bentley
🦋 Join henrylnorth.bsky.social (@girtoncollege.bsky.social @camzoology.bsky.social) as he shows how we’re monitoring moths in Cambridge to better understand local biodiversity.
Big insights from small wings.
#BiodiversityDay #MothMonitoring #CambridgeScience
Big insights from small wings.
#BiodiversityDay #MothMonitoring #CambridgeScience
May 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
🦋 Join henrylnorth.bsky.social (@girtoncollege.bsky.social @camzoology.bsky.social) as he shows how we’re monitoring moths in Cambridge to better understand local biodiversity.
Big insights from small wings.
#BiodiversityDay #MothMonitoring #CambridgeScience
Big insights from small wings.
#BiodiversityDay #MothMonitoring #CambridgeScience
Reposted by Lily Bentley
Animal migrations are extensive and crucial for ecosystem health but are in decline. A study in Nature Communications identifies 1,787 sites and links among them for 109 marine species, providing policymakers with essential knowledge for effective conservation. 🌊 🧪
Marine megavertebrate migrations connect the global ocean - Nature Communications
Animal migrations are extensive and crucial for ecosystem health but are in decline. This study identifies 1,787 sites and links among them for 109 marine species, highlighting the need for international cooperation and providing policymakers with essential knowledge for effective conservation.
go.nature.com
May 13, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Animal migrations are extensive and crucial for ecosystem health but are in decline. A study in Nature Communications identifies 1,787 sites and links among them for 109 marine species, providing policymakers with essential knowledge for effective conservation. 🌊 🧪
Happy Belated 99th Birthday to Sir David. Even as someone who, in theory, understood the ecological impact of bottom trawling the footage from his latest film was truly horrifying. Hoping the wider community is inspired to speak up for the ocean, too, so our kids can see it healthier than before.
May 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Happy Belated 99th Birthday to Sir David. Even as someone who, in theory, understood the ecological impact of bottom trawling the footage from his latest film was truly horrifying. Hoping the wider community is inspired to speak up for the ocean, too, so our kids can see it healthier than before.
Thanks to The Conversation for the chance to share some thoughts about our new paper!
Hidden connections of more than 100 migratory marine species revealed in interactive map
The map combines findings from more than 1,300 studies and is an important tool for conservation.
theconversation.com
May 8, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Thanks to The Conversation for the chance to share some thoughts about our new paper!
Reposted by Lily Bentley
We need to continue our progress towards understanding marine connections with the valuable data we collect! Glad to be a part of this initiative - Great job team MiCO & thank you to all of the collaborators and @gobisecretariat.bsky.social for your support! 👏🌐🌊
Stoked to be able to share my first postdoc paper: 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘯, published today in Nature Communications! 🎉
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Marine megavertebrate migrations connect the global ocean - Nature Communications
Animal migrations are extensive and crucial for ecosystem health but are in decline. This study identifies 1,787 sites and links among them for 109 marine species, highlighting the need for internatio...
www.nature.com
May 8, 2025 at 12:28 PM
We need to continue our progress towards understanding marine connections with the valuable data we collect! Glad to be a part of this initiative - Great job team MiCO & thank you to all of the collaborators and @gobisecretariat.bsky.social for your support! 👏🌐🌊
Reposted by Lily Bentley
Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉
Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.
You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.
You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
May 8, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉
Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.
You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.
You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
Stoked to be able to share my first postdoc paper: 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘯, published today in Nature Communications! 🎉
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Marine megavertebrate migrations connect the global ocean - Nature Communications
Animal migrations are extensive and crucial for ecosystem health but are in decline. This study identifies 1,787 sites and links among them for 109 marine species, highlighting the need for internatio...
www.nature.com
May 8, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Stoked to be able to share my first postdoc paper: 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘯, published today in Nature Communications! 🎉
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Super excited to be in Canberra for the 25th Science Meets Parliament! Nice to start with a lesson in political machinery from a refreshingly honest Bill Shorten.
#SMP2025
#SMP2025
February 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Super excited to be in Canberra for the 25th Science Meets Parliament! Nice to start with a lesson in political machinery from a refreshingly honest Bill Shorten.
#SMP2025
#SMP2025
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NEW PAPER in #ornithology shows a new method to estimate the probability of #seabirds to interact with #fishing vessels based on time and space: https://buff.ly/4hnw4cr
January 9, 2025 at 7:33 AM
NEW PAPER in #ornithology shows a new method to estimate the probability of #seabirds to interact with #fishing vessels based on time and space: https://buff.ly/4hnw4cr
Reposted by Lily Bentley
Wisdom's still alive, she's back at her breeding grounds! This season she'll turn at least 74 years old. 🎉🎊💃
November 28, 2024 at 5:49 AM
Wisdom's still alive, she's back at her breeding grounds! This season she'll turn at least 74 years old. 🎉🎊💃
Reposted by Lily Bentley
Hello #seabirds PhD students in the UK and Ireland. We are a supportive cross-university group of ECRs. Online get togethers on the last Friday of every month on Teams. Contact email below 👇 Develop collabs; share data, methods, problems, code; guest speakers... come say hi! Please share - thanks!
November 22, 2024 at 10:40 AM
Hello #seabirds PhD students in the UK and Ireland. We are a supportive cross-university group of ECRs. Online get togethers on the last Friday of every month on Teams. Contact email below 👇 Develop collabs; share data, methods, problems, code; guest speakers... come say hi! Please share - thanks!
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Cryptic variation in the sooty albatross Phoebetria fusca: genetic and morphological differences between Atlantic and Indian Ocean birds | link.springer.com/ar... | Conservation Genetics | #ornithology #seabirds 🪶
November 11, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Cryptic variation in the sooty albatross Phoebetria fusca: genetic and morphological differences between Atlantic and Indian Ocean birds | link.springer.com/ar... | Conservation Genetics | #ornithology #seabirds 🪶