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Julie Lockwood
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Distinguished Professor and Director, Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute Biodiversity conservation, invasive species, wildlife trade, eDNA, climate change Lockwoodlab.com sites.rutgers.edu/edna/

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Julie L. Lockwood is an American ecologist who is a professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources at Rutgers University. She is the Director of the Institute of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. Her research investigates how invasive species impact natural ecosystems. In 2022, she was elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. .. more

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Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute @ruclimateenergy.bsky.social · 3h
In a bold step toward climate action, leading microbiology societies and organizations have unveiled their first joint global strategy to harness the power of microbial science in addressing the climate crisis. This landmark strategy has been published ...

Read more at tinyurl.com/3a58mrjb
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Reposted by Gavin A. Schmidt, Kevin J. Anchukaitis, Julie L. Lockwood , and 1 more

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Jameel Jaffer @jameeljaffer.bsky.social · 4h
MIT's response to the Trump admin's proposed "compact" is excellent and should be a model for other universities. orgchart.mit.edu/letters/rega...
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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 6h
DNA in sediments tells a longer story!
New research shows sedimentary #eDNA can persist up to 132 days & be up to 1800x more concentrated than in water.

What do you think about this?

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#Genomics #Biodiversity #Conservation
Fish environmental DNA is more concentrated in aquatic sediments than surface water
Genetic identification of aqueous environmental DNA (eDNA) provides site occupancy inferences for rare aquatic macrofauna that are often easier to obt…
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Reposted by Julie L. Lockwood, Marta Mìrazón Lahr

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William (Bill) Sutherland @billsutherland.bsky.social · 8h
Five-year research fellowship, based at Christ's College, Cambridge, for working at the intersection of biodiversity science and economics.
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Darwin-Hamied Senior Research Fellowship (stipendiary) in the Social Science of Biodiversity | Christs College Cambridge
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Julie Lockwood @lockwoodlab.bsky.social · 1d
Incredible game
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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 1d
On October 8th, 2021, A’ja Wilson was blocked by Brittney Griner with a series on the line.

Four years to the day, the Aces superstar elevated over Alyssa Thomas to get Vegas within one win of a title.

A proper payoff for a hero’s journey, @aghaubner.bsky.social writes.
With A WNBA Finals Game Winner In Hand, A'ja Wilson's Ascent Is Now Complete
There's no question about it now. One win away from a third WNBA title in four years and on the heels of a Game Three game winning jumper, A'ja Wilson is officially the undisputed best in the world.
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Reposted by Julie L. Lockwood, Kate Starbird

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 1d
On October 8th, 2021, A’ja Wilson was blocked by Brittney Griner with a series on the line.

Four years to the day, the Aces superstar elevated over Alyssa Thomas to get Vegas within one win of a title.

A proper payoff for a hero’s journey, @aghaubner.bsky.social writes.
With A WNBA Finals Game Winner In Hand, A'ja Wilson's Ascent Is Now Complete
There's no question about it now. One win away from a third WNBA title in four years and on the heels of a Game Three game winning jumper, A'ja Wilson is officially the undisputed best in the world.
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Reposted by Julie L. Lockwood

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 1d
At #ICMB2025, Jasmine Ferrario presented a new 🇪🇺–🇺🇸 research network born from the 2024 ISAGS, uniting scientists across 14 countries to study port biofouling using the SERC protocol. 🌍🔬🌐Early results reveal striking spatial patterns and management effects. #Bioinvasions #MarineScience #MarineEcology
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Reposted by Julie L. Lockwood, Allan D. McDevitt

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Brent Emerson @brentcemerson.bsky.social · 1d
!!!
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Archived natural DNA samplers reveal four decades of biodiversity change across the tree of life - Nature Ecology & Evolution
This study explores four decades of biodiversity change across the tree of life in Germany’s terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems by sequencing standardized biota samples from a long-term pollution monitoring archive.
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Reposted by Nandita Sharma, Julie L. Lockwood, Christopher Wright , and 19 more

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Mark Bray @mark-bray.bsky.social · 1d
“Someone” cancelled my family’s flight out of the country at the last second.

We got our boarding passes. We checked our bags. Went through security. Then at our gate our reservation ‘disappeared.’
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Reposted by Meredith Broussard, Lisa W. Fazio, James Q. Wilson , and 38 more

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Carl Zimmer @carlzimmer.com · 1d
Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE
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Anthony Ricciardi @ecoinvasions.bsky.social · 1d
Beautiful.
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William (Bill) Sutherland @billsutherland.bsky.social · 2d
At end of excellent CCI meeting about future plans we remembered Jane Goodall (who did her PhD in Zoology). Instead of a minute silence we opted for a minute noise - full of clapping and hooting. Much more suitable!
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Reposted by Mark Bray, Julie L. Lockwood, Joseph Schafer , and 2 more

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RutgersAAUP-AFT @ruaaup-aft.bsky.social · 1d
This week, our colleague Dr. Mark Bray came under attack by Turning Point USA’s Rutgers chapter for his public scholarship. Rutgers AAUP-AFT and the Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union condemn this campaign and stand in solidarity with our colleagues. Read our full statement here: https://loom.ly/BDXasRY
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Reposted by Julie L. Lockwood, Anthony Ricciardi

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Mongabay @mongabay.com · 1d
[COMMENTARY]

“The IUCN congress offers a crucial chance to turn global attention toward the pet trade. If we fail to act, this commerce will continue hollowing out ecosystems, spreading invasive species, and endangering health,” a new op-ed argues.

** Views expressed are author's.
New global guidelines needed to rein in the wildlife pet trade (commentary)
The illegal and unsustainable wildlife pet trade depends on the appeal of live animals — creatures that people naturally want to care for. Yet behind the allure of a bright-eyed chameleon or playful…
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Reposted by Garry Peterson, Julie L. Lockwood, Lauren B. Buckley

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Macroecology lab @unipotsdam @zurelllab.bsky.social · 1d
Without forward-looking models, biodiversity policy risks missing the road to recovery.
Our new PNAS article calls for predictive tools and a World Biodiversity Research Programme to guide global action.

👉 doi.org/10.1073/pnas...
#Biodiversity #Conservation #PredictiveModels #PNAS
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Reposted by Julie L. Lockwood

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Science X / Phys.org @sciencex.bsky.social · 2d
Approximately 90% of marine aquarium fish sold online in the US are sourced from the wild, raising concerns about the sustainability of coral reef ecosystems and vulnerable species.
Losing Nemo: Almost all aquarium fish in the US are caught in the wild
New research has revealed that about 90% of marine aquarium fish sold by online retailers in the United States are sourced directly from wild populations, mostly in the western Pacific and Indian Ocean.
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Reposted by Graeme S. Cumming, Stelios Katsanevakis, Julie L. Lockwood

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Tammy Robinson @tbrresearch.bsky.social · 2d
A new Special Issue on aquatic invasions has just been released in NeoBiota. Read the editorial to gain an overview of all the papers: Invasions in aquatic systems.

Use this link:
neobiota.pensoft.net/article/1678...

#bioinvasions @neobiota.pensoft.net
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NeoBiota @neobiota.pensoft.net · 2d
Himalayan balsam’s success in Europe is aided by its adaptive flowering time and climatic flexibility, meaning this invasive plant could spread even further as conditions shift.

🔗 doi.org/10.3897/neob...

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Stockholm Resilience Centre @sthlmresilience.bsky.social · 2d
Shifts in the food system can help Sweden meet its environmental goals.

A new study shows that Sweden can reach carbon neutrality by 2045 by adjusting diets, phasing out fossil fuels across the food chain, and reducing food waste.

🔗 Learn more: www.stockholmresilience.org/research/res...
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Reposted by Julie L. Lockwood

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 2d
We often say that science holds the answers, but the real challenge is just as much about learning how to turn knowledge into action. Our Midterm Conference reflected on progress made and explored what’s next for the EU Biodiversity Strategy.
Rewatch: www.biodiversa.eu/biodiversa-m...
Biodiversa+ Midterm Conference: Looking back, moving forward
On 17-18 September 2025, the Biodiversa+ Midterm Conference gathered participants from across Europe and beyond to reflect on the Partnership's achievements and the way forward...
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Reposted by Julie L. Lockwood, Cecilia Nilsson

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Kyle Horton @kyle-horton.bsky.social · 2d
Another massive movement of migratory birds underway tonight — nearly 1 Billion Birds! With the full moon, you might be able to see some silhouettes zipping by. You can make your own flow maps here (just hit record): aeroecolab.com/uslights
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Margaret Stanley @ecostanley.bsky.social · 2d
The remarkable rise of eBird – the world’s biggest citizen science project
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The remarkable rise of eBird – the world’s biggest citizen science project
In 2002, an online database was set up allowing birdwatchers to record their species observations. It is now a vast resource, shaping scientific research.
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Reposted by Julie L. Lockwood, Christian E. Weller, James Goodwin

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Jesse D. Jenkins @jessedjenkins.com · 2d
Worldwide solar and wind power generation has outpaced electricity demand this year, and for the first time on record, renewable energies combined generated more power than coal, according to a new analysis.
share.google/FrLUSBkG5xrX... 🔌💡 #Upshift
Solar and wind power has grown faster than electricity demand this year, report says
A new analysis of solar and wind power shows its generation worldwide has outpaced electricity demand this year.
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Reposted by Julie L. Lockwood, Andrew L. Rypel

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MBARI @mbarinews.bsky.social · 3d
This whiptail gulper eel (Saccopharynx lavenbergi) was spotted 880 meters deep in Monterey Canyon back in 1993—one of only 18 sightings in nearly 40 years! 📹️😍 With its massive mouth and glowing tail, this deep-sea icon even inspired MBARI’s logo. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nwD...
Throwback to one of our earliest encounters with a deep-sea gulper eel
YouTube video by MBARI (Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute)
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Wildlife Conservation Society @wcs.org · 3d
New global guidelines are needed to rein in the wildlife pet trade, writes WCS's Elizabeth Bennett.

Global biodiversity is under unprecedented threat and the scale of the trade is staggering. Starting this week, the #IUCNcongress is a platform to act.

🌍 news.mongabay.com/2025/10/new-...
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Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute @ruclimateenergy.bsky.social · 3d
Keeping the lights on during storms, blackouts, or equipment failures is a growing challenge as we shift toward renewable energy. A new study published in Computers & Industrial Engineering explores how advanced artificial intelligence (AI) can help ...

Read more at https://tinyurl.com/ycy8a44n
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IMPETUS4CS @impetus4cs.bsky.social · 3d
🧰 #CitizenScience Resource

Explore the @biodiversa.eu Citizen Science Toolkit — designed for researchers in #biodiversity and #EnvironmentalSciences looking to involve citizens in their work.

Discover best practices, benefits & resources 👇

🔗 10.5281/zenodo.3979343
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People and Nature @peopleandnature.bsky.social · 3d
🦌 Can a livestream of moose crossing a river foster nature connection? Our study of Sweden’s Den Stora Älgvandringen finds that Slow TV offers immersive, restorative, and emotionally resonant experiences — even through screens.

Read the full paper here➡️ buff.ly/NOG8rKv
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Reposted by Stelios Katsanevakis, Julie L. Lockwood

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Marc Rius research group @riuslab.bsky.social · 3d
Keynote speaker Amy Freestone starting with a great discussion on the relationship between latitudinal gradients and bioinvasions / biodiversity / biotic resistance. High predation pressure on sessile non-indigenous species (mostly ascidians) in the tropics. Amazing video of fish predation.#ICMB2025
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Reposted by Du Toit, Julie L. Lockwood, Evelyne de Leeuw , and 1 more

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Dave Jones @cleanpowerdave.bsky.social · 3d
NEW: GLOBAL RENEWABLES OVERTAKES COAL

How the heck did that happen so quickly?!...🧵
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Reposted by Jonathan Lenoir, Julie L. Lockwood

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The International Biogeography Society @biogeography.bsky.social · 3d
Dr. Brett Scheffers will be giving our October Funk lecture! If you are interested in how micro-scale variation in climate and habitat interact to shape biogeographic patterns, you won't want to miss this talk! Learn more here: www.biogeography.org/news/news/oc...
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