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Catherine Chambers @coastalcultureice.bsky.social · 28d

📣 New paper out! Ecosystem approach to capelin fisheries #marsocsci
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Small fish, big implications: considerations for an ecosystem approach to capelin fisheries management - Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries

Climate-driven changes in the Subarctic will directly impact capelin populations and the ecosystem they inhabit, including their predators, prey, and physical habitats. Consequently, incorporating eco...

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Catherine Chambers @coastalcultureice.bsky.social · Aug 29

Can you add @uwiceland.bsky.social ? Thanks!

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Catherine Chambers @coastalcultureice.bsky.social · Aug 22

My uncle was an extra in Jaws! The one who fell in the water when the two guys were fishing off the pier with a roast. He said Spielberg made him swim over and over again and he was freezing 🦈

Catherine Chambers @coastalcultureice.bsky.social · Aug 19

I’m so excited to share my appointment as the new director of @uwiceland.bsky.social 🌊

www.uw.is/en/moya/news...

Dr. Catherine P. Chambers Appointed New Director of UW

The University Centre of the Westfjords (UW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Catherine P. Chambers as the new Director. Dr. Chambers brings

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Catherine Chambers @coastalcultureice.bsky.social · Jun 8

#WorldOceansDay2025 Please enjoy this picture of Icelandic kids who love to play in the 9° sea! #WorldOceanDay

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ICES - International Council for the Exploration of the Sea @icesmarine.bsky.social · Jun 8

On World Ocean Day, we celebrate the wonder of the ocean.
At ICES, we transform that wonder into understanding.
From mapping fish populations to exploring climate impacts, we’re committed to sharing the science behind the ocean’s magic.
Inspired? www.ices.dk
#WorldOceanDay

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BioProtect Project @bioprotectproject.bsky.social · Jun 6

#HappeningSoon 🤗

📆 11 June ⏰ 13.00-15.00 CET
📍 RV Meteor, Nice 🇫🇷
👉 Don't miss our event at #UNOC3
✍️ Register here: bit.ly/43M4elV

#MPA #MissionOcean #SaveOurSeas 🌎 🌊

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Catherine Chambers @coastalcultureice.bsky.social · Jun 4

Two important pictures from the #MeCCAM kick-off meeting, a welcome speech by the Faroese Minister of Fisheries, and the project playlist full of amazing Faroese music! @horizoneu.bsky.social @tinganes.bsky.social #granskingarráðið

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BioProtect Project @bioprotectproject.bsky.social · Jun 2

📺Take a tour of our DS series!

Iceland🐋

🪸Iceland's EEZ is a biodiversity hotspot with unique habitats like cold water coral reefs and maerl beds!

🌡️However, climate change and human activities pose significant threats.

Curious to learn more?➡️https://bitly.cx/P7QXH

#MissionOcean #HorizonEU

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ICE Fish Research @icefishresearch.bsky.social · Jun 1

Happy fishermen's day! 🐟

Fishing has always been an important part of Iceland's history & culture. So we celebrate fishermen on the first Sunday of June each year. In some towns you'll find boat rides on offer, free entries to museums & fishing competitions, sea swimming and concerts

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MFRI - Hafrannsóknastofnun @mfri.bsky.social · May 14

The Super Swimmer Ross Edgley plans to swim 1,000 Miles in 100 Days in cooperartion with MFRI for the sake of science and in connection with the BioProtect project.
More here: www.hafogvatn.is/en/about/new...
#DNAoceanresearch @bioprotectproject.bsky.social
Photo: Courtesy of the BBC

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Catherine Chambers @coastalcultureice.bsky.social · May 13

Grein okkar í Fiskifréttir! 🌱
Our seaweed kombucha paper covered by the Icelandic “Fisheries News” @mfri.bsky.social

fiskifrettir.vb.is/kombucha-med...

Kombucha með þörungum raunhæfur kostur á Íslandi

fiskifrettir.vb.is

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IPBES @ipbes.net · May 10

On #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, UNEP/CMS and UNEP/AEWA reminds us that we all have a part to play in supporting migratory birds! 🦆

🌍🧪Find out more about this day: www.worldmigratorybirdday.org

A simple image depicting graphics of four migratory bird species (Peregrine Falcon, Andean Flamingo, Whooping Crane and Greater Adjutant). A city skyline is visible in the background. Overlay text reads: “Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-friendly Cities and Communities. Implementing nature-based solutions in urban areas can conserve and protect biodiversity. - IPBES #NexusAssessment”

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Catherine Chambers @coastalcultureice.bsky.social · May 7

I’m excited to be brought on to a small part of the amazing @bioprotectproject.bsky.social 🌊 Here’s to participatory GIS with knowledge holders and community members!

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Emma Vogel @efvogel.bsky.social · May 7

Excited to be at @bioprotectproject.bsky.social 1st annual meeting in Reykjavík!
Great to hear updates from all the work packages and demo sites all working to protect & restore marine ecosystems & biodiversity🐋🌍🧪🐟
We even got a taste of some typisk Iceland—horses, thermal pools, and lots of rain!

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BioProtect Project @bioprotectproject.bsky.social · May 5

🤗 Our 1st General Assembly meeting starts tomorrow! 🌟

👉 You are invited to join our
#OpenSession at 11 am CEST! ⏰

👀 Check out 🔗 bit.ly/3Y1C8Qt for more details!

#BioProtect #MissionOcean #HorizonEU 🐬🐳🐠🪼

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SeaAroundUs @seaaroundus.org · May 1

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Dr Tom Pickerell @tomolamola.bsky.social · May 1

“After living for nearly a hundred years on this planet, I now understand that the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea.”

Sir David Attenborough

metro.co.uk/2025/04/30/s...

Sir David Attenborough, 98, addresses nearing 'the end of his life' in new film

Attenborough's new film coincides with his 99th birthday.

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Guðbjörg Ásta Ólafsdóttir @fishiceland.bsky.social · Mar 17

@mfri.bsky.social @uwiceland.bsky.social @jmburgos.bsky.social @hronn.bsky.social @coastalcultureice.bsky.social @christophe-p71.bsky.social @rocangel.bsky.social

Guðbjörg Ásta Ólafsdóttir @fishiceland.bsky.social · Mar 17

📢 Just funded by #Icelands Infrastructure fund!

Marine Open Observation Network (MOON)

🎯 MOON’s Key Goals:

✅ 1. Automated monitoring stations to collect long-term data on temp., seabed restoration, fish and marine mammal movements 🐟🐋🪸🌊

🧵⬇️

🌎 #MOON #OceanScience #MarineMonitoring #TheOceanWeWant

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Anna Selbmann @annaselbmann.bsky.social · Mar 12

Join us at the University of Iceland! They are hiring an assistant professor in marine and freshwater ecology! 🤓

Lots of water available in and around the country, plenty of cool nature and a volcanic eruption every now and then!
🌊🐟🐳🌿🌋

english.hi.is/about-ui/wor...

Vacancies

The University of Iceland is one of the largest employers in Iceland. The university's mission is to conduct academic research and education, a goal that can only be achieved through the continuous en...

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Catherine Chambers @coastalcultureice.bsky.social · Mar 6

🌊 🌱 We brewed the seaweed kombucha.
☠️ We tested the heavy metals.
📕 We published Martyn’s masters thesis research in the International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science for you to 🍽️ enjoy!

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Catherine Chambers @coastalcultureice.bsky.social · Mar 6

Are you a recent PhD graduate interested in Arctic research?

The Stefansson Arctic Institute and the University of Akureyri in Iceland are looking to support candidates to apply for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships in relevant thematic research areas.

For more information: www.svs.is/en/moya/news...

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Ocean Tracking Network @oceantracking.bsky.social · Mar 4

🌊 Fully-funded graduate opportunity! Join Apoqnmatulti'k (Mi'kmaw for "we help each other") to study gaspereau movements in the Bras d’Or Lake through @dalhousieu.bsky.social. Work with Mi’kmaw, local, & western scientific knowledge systems. www.apoqnmatultik.ca/new-blog/msc...

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Catherine Chambers @coastalcultureice.bsky.social · Mar 1

“Every fishing town in Maine will be affected by this shutdown. Sea Grant’s work in Maine includes training young fishermen for opportunities to enter and lead our fishing industry, and listening and responding to the needs of our fishing communities.”
-Gerry Cushman, fourth-generation fisherman

PRESS RELEASE: Maine’s Fishing Industry Shocked by Shuttering of Sea Grant Program

...federal government shuttered the Maine Sea Grant program.

www.mainecoastfishermen.org

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The Onion @theonion.com · Feb 28

NOAA Cuts Leave Wind Chimes As Sole Predictor Of Approaching Hurricanes

SILVER SPRING, MD—As mass firings of career experts and scientists continued to roil the federal government, officials confirmed Friday that cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...

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Centre for Maritime Research - www.marecentre.nl @marecentre.bsky.social · Feb 28

Dear all, we have also transitioned from twitter to bluesky :-) it would be great to find our followers back here. So please follow us and spread the news! We will be communicating about the MARE conference👇 and other MARE news via Linkedin and Bluesky!

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