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Science X / Phys.org @sciencex.bsky.social · 19h

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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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 23h

With just 5 years remaining to protect 30% of our land for nature, we urgently need to boost nature in our National Parks and National Landscapes.

Any weakening of laws protecting these vital areas for nature recovery would be a serious backwards step.
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Plans to weaken protections for national parks will have ‘disastrous consequences’ say green groups

Exclusive: Letter from 170-plus organisations calls on government to drop proposed changes to planning law

www.theguardian.com

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 20h

Friends, please join me in welcoming the Manta Trust to Bluesky! They’ve left Twitter and are setting up shop here.

🧪🌎🦑🦈 #SciComm

Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 22h

Some of our ocean’s most iconic species are vanishing — whale sharks, oceanic whitetip sharks, manta and devil rays.

Join us in calling for action. Sign the petition today: only.one/act/cites-2025

#CITESCoP20 #SaveTheMantas

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International Biodiversity @ibioconsultants.com · 19h

Suriname steps up and wants to protect 90% of its #forests reports the @rainforetrust.bsky.social 🌍

#30x30 #Rewilding #HalfEarth #TropicalForests

www.rainforesttrust.org/our-impact/r...

Suriname pledges to permanently protect 90% of its forests, far exceeding the 30x30 global goal for climate and biodiversity protection – Rainforest Trust

Suriname pledges to permanently protect 90% of its forests, a significant commitment for global climate action and biodiversity.

www.rainforesttrust.org

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Int. Congress for Conservation Biology | ICCB 2025 @iccb2025.bsky.social · 18h

At #ICCB2025, 200 early-career researchers leveled up their communication, mentoring & conflict resolution skills - mixing improv/comedy with targeted short courses and networking.
Read our ECR Day recap: conbio.org/publications...

200 Early Career attendees of the International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB) ECR Day hosted at University of Queensland St Lucia Campus

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Int. Congress for Conservation Biology | ICCB 2025 @iccb2025.bsky.social · 18h

With 1,700 presentations, ~700 posters, pre + post conference workshops, a bustling hall with 40 exhibitors, fun side events, tons of networking and a party with the dinosaurs at the Australian Museum, #ICCB2025 was a celebration of science, connection & action.
Watch the recap: vimeo.com/1110363870

ICCB 2025 Highlights

View highlights from ICCB 2025 in Brisbane/Meanjin, Australia.

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Society for Conservation Biology @society4conbio.bsky.social · 18h

ICCB 2025 brought 1,900+ people from 90+ countries to Meanjin/Brisbane for science, solutions & community.
🎥 Watch the official recap: vimeo.com/1110363870
#Conservation #ICCB2025
@iccb2025.bsky.social

ICCB 2025 Highlights

View highlights from ICCB 2025 in Brisbane/Meanjin, Australia.

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Society for Conservation Biology @society4conbio.bsky.social · 5d

Call for Abstracts deadline for the Virtual Consmark Conference extended until October 15th - get your abstracts in now!
#conservation #consmark #conservationmarketing #conference

Society for Conservation Biology @society4conbio.bsky.social · Sep 5

Abstract submissions now open for the Virtual Consmark Conference: Building Community in Conservation.

Submit here 👉 www.consmark.org/consmark-con...
#conservation #marketing #conference

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Society for Conservation Biology @society4conbio.bsky.social · 1d

Jane Goodall (1934–2025): primatologist, conservationist, and messenger of hope

Jane Goodall, who revealed the intimate lives of chimpanzees and gave the modern world a language of hope, has died at the age of 91. Over the course of six decades, she moved from an unlikely young r...

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Society for Conservation Biology @society4conbio.bsky.social · 22h

Population estimates for the Indochinese #leopard range from 77 to 766 individuals, highlighting both the cat’s rarity and the difficulty of studying it.
#bigcats #conservation #endangeredspecies

Indochinese leopards face ‘bleak’ future, but hope persists

PETCHABURI, Thailand — Swaths of butterflies flutter around Chalong Thongsong and his team of rangers and researchers as they walk along a muddy trail into the forest of Kaeng Krachan National Park. T...

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Elakha Alliance @elakhaalliance.bsky.social · 19h

Did you know that #seaotters have one of the most diverse diets in the animal kingdom? These clever marine mammals can eat up to 100 different types of invertebrates - including clams, crabs, sea urchins… and yes, sometimes even #octopus 🐙!

📸: @ingridtaylar.bsky.social #WorldOctopusDay

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Society for Conservation Biology @society4conbio.bsky.social · 8d

A new Mongabay commentary piece explores how the field of #conservation can adapt with resilience, partnerships & optimism. #Conservation #ClimateAction #Biodiversity
news.mongabay.com/2025/09/navi...

Navigating conservation’s crisis (commentary)

Call it a crossroads. Ecological decline is accelerating in too many places at once; institutions that once limited the damage are wobbling; the information channels we rely on to coordinate action ar...

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Int. Congress for Conservation Biology | ICCB 2025 @iccb2025.bsky.social · 9d

At #ICCB2025, #conservation means connection: uplifting Indigenous voices, acting to protect species like sawfish even with limited data, and centering communities as leaders.

Connection and Conversation at the International Congress for Conservation Biology - New England Aquarium

Alberto Mejia-Paniagua of ilili, shares his experience at the International Congress for Conservation Biology.

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Int. Congress for Conservation Biology | ICCB 2025 @iccb2025.bsky.social · 9d

At #ICCB2025, #conservation means connection: uplifting Indigenous voices, acting to protect species like sawfish even with limited data, and centering communities as leaders.

Connection and Conversation at the International Congress for Conservation Biology - New England Aquarium

Alberto Mejia-Paniagua of ilili, shares his experience at the International Congress for Conservation Biology.

www.neaq.org

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Adrienne Mason @toughcitywriter.bsky.social · 19d

Consistently one of the best conferences I’ve attended!

Society for Conservation Biology @society4conbio.bsky.social · 22d

The Society for Conservation Biology - Marine Global Program is excited to announce that #IMCC8 will take place in #Edinburgh, Scotland from November 13-17, 2026!
Join us to help Make Marine Science Matter!
#marinescience #conservation #conference

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Society for Conservation Biology @society4conbio.bsky.social · 13d

A dancing #lemur could help save Madagascar’s vanishing dry #forests: Verreaux’s sifaka, famed for its sideways bounds, is now among the world’s 25 most #endangered primates, spotlighting forests too often overlooked.

A dancing lemur could help save one of Madagascar’s most endangered ecosystems

Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Madagascar’s rainforests often steal the spotlight, with their flamb...

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Katie Matthews, PhD @katieocean.bsky.social · 20d

#ICESASC25 attendees, a conference for your calendar next year! It's different (more diversity of topics, geographies) but super fun and engaging.

Society for Conservation Biology @society4conbio.bsky.social · 22d

The Society for Conservation Biology - Marine Global Program is excited to announce that #IMCC8 will take place in #Edinburgh, Scotland from November 13-17, 2026!
Join us to help Make Marine Science Matter!
#marinescience #conservation #conference

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Katie Matthews, PhD @katieocean.bsky.social · 20d

I will be at #IMCC8 - will you??

Society for Conservation Biology @society4conbio.bsky.social · 22d

The Society for Conservation Biology - Marine Global Program is excited to announce that #IMCC8 will take place in #Edinburgh, Scotland from November 13-17, 2026!
Join us to help Make Marine Science Matter!
#marinescience #conservation #conference

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Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · 19d

Defend the Roadless Rule with SCBNA today!

Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · 26d

TAKE ACTION with SCBNA TODAY to write in opposition to the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule.

This legislation brings devastating & irreversible consequences to the biodiversity, wildfire resilience, and long-term health of our nation’s forests.

tinyurl.com/bdf7hs54

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Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · 26d

TAKE ACTION with SCBNA TODAY to write in opposition to the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule.

This legislation brings devastating & irreversible consequences to the biodiversity, wildfire resilience, and long-term health of our nation’s forests.

tinyurl.com/bdf7hs54

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Society for Conservation Biology @society4conbio.bsky.social · 19d

Today is the last day to submit your comment!

Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · 26d

TAKE ACTION with SCBNA TODAY to write in opposition to the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule.

This legislation brings devastating & irreversible consequences to the biodiversity, wildfire resilience, and long-term health of our nation’s forests.

tinyurl.com/bdf7hs54

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Society for Conservation Biology @society4conbio.bsky.social · 19d

TODAY is the last day to submit a public comment opposing the rollback of the Roadless Rule which protects 58M acres of U.S. forests, critical for #biodiversity, climate, & clean water. conbio.org/publications...

SCB North America Works to Protect Roadless Forests

The Society for Conservation Biology is global community of conservation professionals dedicated to advancing the science and practice of conserving Earth's biological diversity.

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Society for Conservation Biology @society4conbio.bsky.social · 21d

#Beavers are nature’s “#ecosystem engineers."
Their dams slow and spread water, boosting fire resilience, water quality, and even fishing.
news.mongabay.com/2025/09/beav...

Beavers restored to tribal lands in California benefit ecosystems

This is the first installment of Mongabay’s coverage of beaver restoration in California. CHESTER, Calif. — The pictograph, an ochre-red outline with four paws and an unmistakable paddle of a tail, ha...

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Society for Conservation Biology @society4conbio.bsky.social · 22d

The Society for Conservation Biology - Marine Global Program is excited to announce that #IMCC8 will take place in #Edinburgh, Scotland from November 13-17, 2026!
Join us to help Make Marine Science Matter!
#marinescience #conservation #conference

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Society for Conservation Biology @society4conbio.bsky.social · 23d

The 8th European Congress for Conservation Biology will take place in Leiden, NL! They will explore how #biodiversity can be safeguarded effectively in the long term. First call is open now! Check out: eccb26leiden.eu/calls/ for more info, we are looking forward to your contributions!

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