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UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences @uwsafs.bsky.social · 14d

🐋📏Longer body size means more female calves for baleen whale moms, contradicting a popular evolutionary theory postulating that strong mammals benefit more from birthing males.

New research by UW QERM student Zoe Rand, @trevorabranch.bsky.social & Sarah Converse.

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Longer body size means more female calves for baleen whale moms

University of Washington researchers found, in historical whaling data, that longer baleen whale mothers were more likely to birth female calves than males. These results run contrary to a leading...

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 20d

I wanted to get a video of this ghost crab but every time I got close to their hole they scuttled back in, so I tried getting clever with it. I made a little sandcastle and shoved my phone into it, hit record, and walked away. Crab was VERY suspicious of this addition to their environment.

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University of Washington Marine Landscape Ecology Lab @uwmlel.bsky.social · 27d

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 28d

Drone observations reveal white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) dorsal fins are highly flexible and possible investigatory structures

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Drone observations reveal white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) dorsal fins are highly flexible and possible investigatory structures

Drones are becoming increasingly useful in their ability to observe wildlife. They have been especially useful in documenting marine animals such as sharks. Here we present novel aerial drone observa....

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UW News @uwnews.uw.edu · Sep 5

New findings call into question one of the core assumptions about teeth. Adult male spotted ratfish have rows of teeth on top of their heads, in addition to those in their jaws. They use these teeth to grip females while mating. @karlycohen.bsky.social

More: www.washington.edu/news/2025/09...

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University of Washington Marine Landscape Ecology Lab @uwmlel.bsky.social · Sep 4

Our drone team recently returned from a survey trip where they captured this large sea lion haul out on San Carlos Beach; a popular dive spot in Monterey. The beach was the scene of a similar large haul out at the same time last year. @uwsafs.bsky.social @uwmarinebiology.bsky.social #drones

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University of Washington Marine Landscape Ecology Lab @uwmlel.bsky.social · Aug 22

Congratulations to the UWROV team!!!!!

UW College of the Environment @uwenvironment.bsky.social · Aug 19

We’re so proud of the UWROV team! These undergrads took top honors at the MATE ROV World Championships with their ROV, “Boxfish 2.0.” Boxfish 2.0 is helping advance #marine conservation and #climate research, as well as supporting renewable marine energy tech.

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UW team takes top spots in international ROV competition

Each year, teams of students from around the globe convene at the MATE ROV World Championships to go head-to-head in an engineering competition to showcase cutting-edge marine technology. The competit...

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University of Washington Marine Landscape Ecology Lab @uwmlel.bsky.social · Aug 15

Learn more about how scientists are using drones to study sperm whales. @uwmarinebiology.bsky.social @uwsafs.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/08/13/s...

How Scientists Are Using Drones to Study Sperm Whales

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University of Washington Marine Landscape Ecology Lab @uwmlel.bsky.social · Aug 13

Our drone team recently completed offshore drone surveys with colleagues from @mbarinews.bsky.social Conducted as part of the Synchro program the team is testing how emerging marine technologies can be used to study pelagic systems. @uwsafs.bsky.social @uwmarinebiology.bsky.social

Graduate student catching a drone while on a boat. Photo: 2025 @MBARI Alexandra Boutros.

Student unpacking a drone on a boat. Photo: 2025 @MBARI Alexandra Boutros.

Scientist deploying an eDNA sampler into the water. Photo: 2025 @MBARI Alexandra Boutros.

Scientist deploying an aerial eDNA sampler at the top of a boat. Photo: 2025 @MBARI Alexandra Boutros.

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University of Washington Marine Landscape Ecology Lab @uwmlel.bsky.social · Aug 11

Learn more about how UW students are using AI powered robots to support the restoration of marine ecosystems. @uwmarinebiology.bsky.social @uwsafs.bsky.social gix.uw.edu/news/restori...

Restoring Underwater Ecosystems: Global Innovation Exchange Students Help Marine Biologists with AI-Powered Robots | UW's Global Innovation Exchange

Students’ robot aims to streamline marine research and aid the recovery of underwater ecosystems impacted by climate change.

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University of Washington Marine Landscape Ecology Lab @uwmlel.bsky.social · Aug 7

This week our team is @ Friday Harbor Labs conducting drone surveys of intertidal habitat for colleagues from @ucscscience.bsky.social as part of an @waseagrant.bsky.social project. Our team wraps up work tomorrow. @uwsafs.bsky.social @uwmarinebiology.bsky.social @uwenvironment.bsky.social

A student holding a drone while standing on a boat at sea.

Screenshot of an automated flight plan on the screen of a drone remote control.

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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · Aug 7

🌊 Submit Your Research to #OSM26!

The global conference for ocean sciences and the ocean-related community taking place 22-27 February 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Celebrate the power of collective discovery by showcasing your work in a world stage.

➡️Submit an abstract by 20 Aug: buff.ly/vBlrVDV

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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · Aug 6

🌊Registration and/or abstract submission waivers available for scientists of Indigenous cultural heritage and non-scientist community leaders for #OSM26!

✅Apply by 8/11 for abstract waivers
✅Apply by 11/14 for registration waivers

📲Application portal: buff.ly/ZHa20Ox

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University of Washington Marine Landscape Ecology Lab @uwmlel.bsky.social · Aug 6

Our lab recently hosted @science.ubc.ca undergrad Mika Raring for a three week internship at Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre. She learned how to use drones to survey intertidal systems & machine learning to analyze drone images. She presented her work at the summer research symposium at Bamfield.

Photomosaic of a rocky intertidal community.

Machine learning classified photomosaic.

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UW News @uwnews.uw.edu · Aug 4

Researchers have found the culprit behind sea star wasting disease

“This is the discovery of the decade for me,” said co-author @drewharvell.bsky.social. "We have studied both the cause and the impacts of this disease for the entire epidemic."

More: www.washington.edu/news/2025/08...

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University of Washington Marine Landscape Ecology Lab @uwmlel.bsky.social · Aug 1

The Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre in British Columbia, Canada is now advertising for an ocean technologist. See the position description below. @uwsafs.bsky.social @uwmarinebiology.bsky.social @csucoast.bsky.social @duke-mgel.bsky.social @mbarinews.bsky.social
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Ocean Technologist | Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre

The Ocean Technologist will play a crucial role in supporting the BMSC’s mission by maintaining research equipment, laboratories, and oceanographic instruments.

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University of Washington Marine Landscape Ecology Lab @uwmlel.bsky.social · Jul 31

Now that drone flights are complete our team is processing their intertidal imagery from B.C. into 3D models of their sites. These models will help the team understand how 3D complexity in the intertidal affects species distribution & abundance. @uwsafs.bsky.social @uwmarinebiology.bsky.social

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The Seattle Times @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social · Jul 30

A submersible finds sea creatures thriving in the deepest parts of the ocean

An underwater voyage has revealed a network of creatures thriving at the bottom of deep-sea ocean trenches.

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The Seattle Times @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social · Jul 30

Seattle’s new waterfront is alive — if you know where to look

Above the rebuilt Seattle seawall, people walk, bike, sit, chat, read and generally carry on. But come with us for a dip below.

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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · Jul 30

This TSUNAMI ADVISORY is now just for the outer coast of Washington state and does NOT include the inner counties of King, Pierce and Thurston. Ocean sensors indicate a possible one foot wave at some of the outer coast. There may still be some unusual currents on the inner coast. #wawx

Color graphic of the coastline of Washington State on the right with gray circles of seismic waves approaching from the left across the blue ocean. Black text on an orange background reads “There is a tsunami advisory for Washington State. Stay out of the water and away from the shore, including harbors and marinas. Dangerous waves and currents expected. More information at tsunami.gov.”

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University of Washington Marine Landscape Ecology Lab @uwmlel.bsky.social · Jul 28

Our team knows how to work quickly in the field. 😉 This time lapse shows the process of our team installing wave force dynamometers at one of our sites. The instrument locations will be mapped with drones with the data helping characterize the physical environment at our sites. @uwsafs.bsky.social

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · Jul 28

This #NationalMarineWeek, discover kelp — a vital, vanishing habitat that stores carbon, shelters wildlife & protects our coasts.
MBA’s work with #GreenGravel project aims to restore these underwater forests.
💙 Join us: buff.ly/EmadYTs
🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/UE3ggJr

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University of Washington Marine Landscape Ecology Lab @uwmlel.bsky.social · Jul 18

Today’s update from the field. Members of our drone team recently returned from the Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge where they worked with @pointblue.bsky.social to test using drones for wildlife surveys. @uwsafs.bsky.social @uwmarinebiology.bsky.social @uwenvironment.bsky.social

Zoom in of Farallon Island with birds and sea lions visible.

Zoom in of island showing sea bird colonies.

Aerial view of people standing next to a drone landing pad.

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Eos @eos.org · Jul 18

A computer model built on satellite and climate data could give scientists an early warning of coastal marsh decline.

Machine Learning Model Flags Early, Invisible Signs of Marsh Decline - Eos

Decreases in underground plant biomass could signal future marsh loss and prompt conservation measures.

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ESIP - Earth Science Information Partners @esipfed.bsky.social · Jul 18

📚 What we're reading: "New Stories from Space: More Satellite Imagery in Data Journalism" by @rsimmon.bsky.social

"Satellite data ... can also help reporters detect fine-scale damage across broad areas, or even locate fires over one of the largest countries on Earth."

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New Stories from Space: More Satellite Imagery in Data Journalism

Satellite data is currently all over the news. Color imagery illustrates the attacks on Iranian nuclear infrastructure, thermal data shows…

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University of Washington Marine Landscape Ecology Lab @uwmlel.bsky.social · Jul 17

Read all about Annabella “Bella” Andre’s experience this summer as an undergraduate intern with our marine drone group. @uwenvironment.bsky.social @uwsafs.bsky.social

Marine Biology at the University of Washington @uwmarinebiology.bsky.social · Jul 17

👀 Eye spy with my little drone: What did the @uwmlel.bsky.social spot along the Canadian coast?

🐻 🦌 🐋 Hint, it’s not only invertebrates! Bella Andre, an ESRM & Marine Biology undergrad, saw bears, whales, deer & more during her research experience with MLEL.

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Eye spy with my little drone: What did the MLEL lab spot along the Canadian coast?

It’s not only invertebrates that are seen along the rocky intertidal. Bella Andre, an undergraduate majoring in ESRM with a minor in Marine Biology, spent almost two weeks this summer with the Marine ...

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