Conservation Physiology
@conphysjournal.bsky.social
Open Access journal from the Society for Experimental Biology. Publishing research, reviews, methods and perspectives in the field of Conservation Physiology.
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Welcome to our newest Associate Editor Nicholas Wu @nicholaswu.bsky.social!
Nicholas aims to understand how species respond to environmental & anthropogenic change by studying their physiology, ecology & evolution.
Nicholas aims to understand how species respond to environmental & anthropogenic change by studying their physiology, ecology & evolution.
January 12, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Welcome to our newest Associate Editor Nicholas Wu @nicholaswu.bsky.social!
Nicholas aims to understand how species respond to environmental & anthropogenic change by studying their physiology, ecology & evolution.
Nicholas aims to understand how species respond to environmental & anthropogenic change by studying their physiology, ecology & evolution.
#OceanWarming, #Acidification & #Hypoxia pose a triple threat to #Marine species ⚠️ Most studies on northern shrimp 🍤 look at single stressors, but Guscelli et al found a severe drop in survival 📉 when the shrimp faced all 3 threats together.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
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January 8, 2026 at 3:06 PM
#OceanWarming, #Acidification & #Hypoxia pose a triple threat to #Marine species ⚠️ Most studies on northern shrimp 🍤 look at single stressors, but Guscelli et al found a severe drop in survival 📉 when the shrimp faced all 3 threats together.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
On behalf of all the Editors at #ConPhys we would like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who has reviewed for us in 2025. Your contributions are truly appreciated.
January 7, 2026 at 1:54 PM
On behalf of all the Editors at #ConPhys we would like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who has reviewed for us in 2025. Your contributions are truly appreciated.
#CatchAndRelease angling is used for Atlantic tarpon 🐟 due to their threatened status, but is this technique actually protective? This study explores a possible role of air breathing for exercise recovery in the context of CAR angling 🎣.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM
#CatchAndRelease angling is used for Atlantic tarpon 🐟 due to their threatened status, but is this technique actually protective? This study explores a possible role of air breathing for exercise recovery in the context of CAR angling 🎣.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Prey limitation poses a major risk for juvenile salmon survival under #ClimateChange. This study identified #BioMarkers for understanding the effects of food deprivation and factors driving mortality. 🐟
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Image credit: Madison Earhart
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Image credit: Madison Earhart
January 6, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Prey limitation poses a major risk for juvenile salmon survival under #ClimateChange. This study identified #BioMarkers for understanding the effects of food deprivation and factors driving mortality. 🐟
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Image credit: Madison Earhart
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Image credit: Madison Earhart
Freshwater mussel populations are declining globally, yet few robust #BioMarkers for health assessment exist. This new article investigates whether cellular energy allocation could serve as an indicator of mussel health.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp... #BioIndicator
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp... #BioIndicator
December 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Freshwater mussel populations are declining globally, yet few robust #BioMarkers for health assessment exist. This new article investigates whether cellular energy allocation could serve as an indicator of mussel health.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp... #BioIndicator
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp... #BioIndicator
The rare plant Myricaria laxiflora 🌿 grows on river banks & enters dormancy during #Floods 🌊. This new study found #PlantHormone levels change during flooding, dependent on duration ⏱️ & depth.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
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December 18, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The rare plant Myricaria laxiflora 🌿 grows on river banks & enters dormancy during #Floods 🌊. This new study found #PlantHormone levels change during flooding, dependent on duration ⏱️ & depth.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
African clawless otters 🦦 face multiple stressors that can impact their health and reproductive success. This study compared stress hormone levels of otters in natural and disturbed environments to better understand the effects of #Anthropogenic stressors.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
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December 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
African clawless otters 🦦 face multiple stressors that can impact their health and reproductive success. This study compared stress hormone levels of otters in natural and disturbed environments to better understand the effects of #Anthropogenic stressors.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Freshwater fish face various man-made stressors, but how do the fish respond to combined stresses? Check out this study on the effects of angling 🎣 and temperature 🌡️ in brook trout 🐟 at the transcriptomic level.
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#Angling #Genomics #ThermalStress
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#Angling #Genomics #ThermalStress
December 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Freshwater fish face various man-made stressors, but how do the fish respond to combined stresses? Check out this study on the effects of angling 🎣 and temperature 🌡️ in brook trout 🐟 at the transcriptomic level.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
#Angling #Genomics #ThermalStress
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
#Angling #Genomics #ThermalStress
#PeerReview is vital for research publication and scientific advancement, so how can you write a review that is meaningful and constructive?
Learn more in our new #Editorial: tips and tricks for writing constructive peer reviews ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
#EarlyCareerResearcher #ECR
Learn more in our new #Editorial: tips and tricks for writing constructive peer reviews ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
#EarlyCareerResearcher #ECR
December 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
#PeerReview is vital for research publication and scientific advancement, so how can you write a review that is meaningful and constructive?
Learn more in our new #Editorial: tips and tricks for writing constructive peer reviews ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
#EarlyCareerResearcher #ECR
Learn more in our new #Editorial: tips and tricks for writing constructive peer reviews ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
#EarlyCareerResearcher #ECR
How do we precisely track a bear's diet over time? 🐻 New research tests two #NonInvasive methods (dyeing & #StableIsotope tracing) to quantify hair growth rates in bears (Grizzly, Black, & Polar). This will help us understand bear seasonal diet data! 🧬📈
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
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December 15, 2025 at 9:57 AM
How do we precisely track a bear's diet over time? 🐻 New research tests two #NonInvasive methods (dyeing & #StableIsotope tracing) to quantify hair growth rates in bears (Grizzly, Black, & Polar). This will help us understand bear seasonal diet data! 🧬📈
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Calling #EarlyCareerResearchers in the conservation physiology field!
We are seeking applications to join our editorial internship scheme. A great opportunity to gain experience of #PeerReview and the editorial process.
Full details here: academic.oup.com/conphys/page...
#Publishing #ECR
We are seeking applications to join our editorial internship scheme. A great opportunity to gain experience of #PeerReview and the editorial process.
Full details here: academic.oup.com/conphys/page...
#Publishing #ECR
December 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Calling #EarlyCareerResearchers in the conservation physiology field!
We are seeking applications to join our editorial internship scheme. A great opportunity to gain experience of #PeerReview and the editorial process.
Full details here: academic.oup.com/conphys/page...
#Publishing #ECR
We are seeking applications to join our editorial internship scheme. A great opportunity to gain experience of #PeerReview and the editorial process.
Full details here: academic.oup.com/conphys/page...
#Publishing #ECR
We know a lot about how cold-water fish 🐟 adapt to warming conditions, but what about #FluctuatingConditions? This new paper in #ConPhys explores #Trout growth rates and thermal tolerance in response to fluctuating temperatures 🌡️❄️.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
December 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
We know a lot about how cold-water fish 🐟 adapt to warming conditions, but what about #FluctuatingConditions? This new paper in #ConPhys explores #Trout growth rates and thermal tolerance in response to fluctuating temperatures 🌡️❄️.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
New research compares Arctic and Pacific cod metabolic responses to warming oceans. 🌊🔬 The results reveal differing sensitivities to ocean acidification between the species.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
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December 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
New research compares Arctic and Pacific cod metabolic responses to warming oceans. 🌊🔬 The results reveal differing sensitivities to ocean acidification between the species.
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
✳️ We are delighted to announce a new editorial internship scheme for #EarlyCareerResearchers! ✳️
Interns will gain experience of:
✅ manuscript handling
✅ peer review
✅ editorial decision making
Full details and how to apply here: academic.oup.com/conphys/page...
#Publishing #ECR #PeerReview
Interns will gain experience of:
✅ manuscript handling
✅ peer review
✅ editorial decision making
Full details and how to apply here: academic.oup.com/conphys/page...
#Publishing #ECR #PeerReview
December 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
✳️ We are delighted to announce a new editorial internship scheme for #EarlyCareerResearchers! ✳️
Interns will gain experience of:
✅ manuscript handling
✅ peer review
✅ editorial decision making
Full details and how to apply here: academic.oup.com/conphys/page...
#Publishing #ECR #PeerReview
Interns will gain experience of:
✅ manuscript handling
✅ peer review
✅ editorial decision making
Full details and how to apply here: academic.oup.com/conphys/page...
#Publishing #ECR #PeerReview
Sea #Trout return early to freshwater due to salmon louse infection 🕷️. New research characterises the trout's 🐟 physiological response, focusing on key changes in chloride and pH regulation. ⚖️
Read it here: doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Read it here: doi.org/10.1093/conp...
November 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Sea #Trout return early to freshwater due to salmon louse infection 🕷️. New research characterises the trout's 🐟 physiological response, focusing on key changes in chloride and pH regulation. ⚖️
Read it here: doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Read it here: doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Human activity is changing #RiverHabitats. This newly published study investigates how different #Catfish 🐟 populations respond to #MultipleStressors of heat 🌡️ and #Hypoxia 🫧
Read it here: academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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November 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Human activity is changing #RiverHabitats. This newly published study investigates how different #Catfish 🐟 populations respond to #MultipleStressors of heat 🌡️ and #Hypoxia 🫧
Read it here: academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
Read it here: academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
A warm welcome to our newest #AssociateEditor Juan Scheun!
Juan will bring his expertise on #EcologicalStressors and #EnvironmentalManagement to this role
Juan will bring his expertise on #EcologicalStressors and #EnvironmentalManagement to this role
November 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A warm welcome to our newest #AssociateEditor Juan Scheun!
Juan will bring his expertise on #EcologicalStressors and #EnvironmentalManagement to this role
Juan will bring his expertise on #EcologicalStressors and #EnvironmentalManagement to this role
✳️The deadline for our #BioLogging Special Issue has been extended to 28th February 2026✳️
The issue will feature research using #BioLogging in freshwater, marine & terrestrial ecosystems, with relevance for #Conservation & management 🐸🦓
Full info here ➡️ buff.ly/3WLtZz0
The issue will feature research using #BioLogging in freshwater, marine & terrestrial ecosystems, with relevance for #Conservation & management 🐸🦓
Full info here ➡️ buff.ly/3WLtZz0
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
✳️The deadline for our #BioLogging Special Issue has been extended to 28th February 2026✳️
The issue will feature research using #BioLogging in freshwater, marine & terrestrial ecosystems, with relevance for #Conservation & management 🐸🦓
Full info here ➡️ buff.ly/3WLtZz0
The issue will feature research using #BioLogging in freshwater, marine & terrestrial ecosystems, with relevance for #Conservation & management 🐸🦓
Full info here ➡️ buff.ly/3WLtZz0
Culture conditions leave a lasting mark! Larval culture salinity 🧂creates carry-over effects in adult eastern #Oysters, altering growth, oxygen use, and #ConditionIndex 🦪. Transplant success hinges on matching culture to field conditions 🎯.
Check it out: doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Check it out: doi.org/10.1093/conp...
November 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Culture conditions leave a lasting mark! Larval culture salinity 🧂creates carry-over effects in adult eastern #Oysters, altering growth, oxygen use, and #ConditionIndex 🦪. Transplant success hinges on matching culture to field conditions 🎯.
Check it out: doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Check it out: doi.org/10.1093/conp...
STARTING SOON!
Our webinar on #impact and #coproduction featuring Dr Steven Cooke is starting at 14:00 GMT today!
Not signed up yet? Hurry, there's a few slots left: www.sebiology.org/events/ems-e...
Our webinar on #impact and #coproduction featuring Dr Steven Cooke is starting at 14:00 GMT today!
Not signed up yet? Hurry, there's a few slots left: www.sebiology.org/events/ems-e...
November 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
STARTING SOON!
Our webinar on #impact and #coproduction featuring Dr Steven Cooke is starting at 14:00 GMT today!
Not signed up yet? Hurry, there's a few slots left: www.sebiology.org/events/ems-e...
Our webinar on #impact and #coproduction featuring Dr Steven Cooke is starting at 14:00 GMT today!
Not signed up yet? Hurry, there's a few slots left: www.sebiology.org/events/ems-e...
🚨 LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP🚨
Our webinar presented by Dr Steven Cooke is TOMORROW! Join us as he reflects on #coproduction and #impact in conservation physiology!
Sign up here: www.sebiology.org/events/ems-e...
#ConPhys #ECR #PhD @SEBiology.bsky.social
Our webinar presented by Dr Steven Cooke is TOMORROW! Join us as he reflects on #coproduction and #impact in conservation physiology!
Sign up here: www.sebiology.org/events/ems-e...
#ConPhys #ECR #PhD @SEBiology.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🚨 LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP🚨
Our webinar presented by Dr Steven Cooke is TOMORROW! Join us as he reflects on #coproduction and #impact in conservation physiology!
Sign up here: www.sebiology.org/events/ems-e...
#ConPhys #ECR #PhD @SEBiology.bsky.social
Our webinar presented by Dr Steven Cooke is TOMORROW! Join us as he reflects on #coproduction and #impact in conservation physiology!
Sign up here: www.sebiology.org/events/ems-e...
#ConPhys #ECR #PhD @SEBiology.bsky.social
One week to go until our webinar about "Reflections on co-production and impact in conservation physiology", presented by Dr Steven Cooke!
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@SEBiology.bsky.social #ECR #EarlyCareerResearcher #PhD #Conservation #Physiology
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@SEBiology.bsky.social #ECR #EarlyCareerResearcher #PhD #Conservation #Physiology
October 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
One week to go until our webinar about "Reflections on co-production and impact in conservation physiology", presented by Dr Steven Cooke!
Sign up here: www.sebiology.org/events/ems-e...
@SEBiology.bsky.social #ECR #EarlyCareerResearcher #PhD #Conservation #Physiology
Sign up here: www.sebiology.org/events/ems-e...
@SEBiology.bsky.social #ECR #EarlyCareerResearcher #PhD #Conservation #Physiology
Our newest #AssociateEditor is @lucascernusak.bsky.social !
Lucas will be bringing his expertise in tropical plant #Ecophysiology 🌴 to this role. We're very pleased to have him on board 🤩
Lucas will be bringing his expertise in tropical plant #Ecophysiology 🌴 to this role. We're very pleased to have him on board 🤩
October 27, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Our newest #AssociateEditor is @lucascernusak.bsky.social !
Lucas will be bringing his expertise in tropical plant #Ecophysiology 🌴 to this role. We're very pleased to have him on board 🤩
Lucas will be bringing his expertise in tropical plant #Ecophysiology 🌴 to this role. We're very pleased to have him on board 🤩
Cortisol is a key stress indicator, but requires invasive tests to measure. This #ConPhys #Toolbox showcases a #NonInvasive, mini-kit enzyme #Immunoassay to quantify cortisol metabolites in faeces from a range of animals 🐾
Check it out: doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Check it out: doi.org/10.1093/conp...
October 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Cortisol is a key stress indicator, but requires invasive tests to measure. This #ConPhys #Toolbox showcases a #NonInvasive, mini-kit enzyme #Immunoassay to quantify cortisol metabolites in faeces from a range of animals 🐾
Check it out: doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Check it out: doi.org/10.1093/conp...