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Julie Claussen @julielovesfish.bsky.social · Jul 8

LAST day for early registration for the @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social annual meeting in San Antonio. Plenty of excellent fish science, networking, and motivation to be found! PLUS I am running a science communication workshop with the ever-inspirational Carolyn Hall on Sunday August 10th.

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Julie Claussen @julielovesfish.bsky.social · Jul 2

The world is a complicated place.

"...that thiamine deficiency is linked to large-scale shifts in the ocean ecosystem, shifts that changed the prey [anchovies] adult salmon consume before returning to West Coast rivers to spawn" www.nationalfisherman.com/vitamin-defi...

Vitamin deficiency is killing salmon in California

www.nationalfisherman.com

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Julie Claussen @julielovesfish.bsky.social · Jun 4

Biodiversity allows for sustainable fisheries, better nutrition. news.cornell.edu/stories/2025...

Biodiversity allows for sustainable fisheries, better nutrition | Cornell Chronicle

To satisfy the seafood needs of billions of people, offering them access to a more biodiverse array of fish creates opportunities to mix-and-match species to obtain better nutrition from smaller porti...

news.cornell.edu

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DarkSky International @darkskyintl.bsky.social · Apr 24

We're thrilled to launch a simple yet powerful tool to help you create more beautiful, functional, and dark sky-friendly lighting at home.

Whether you own a home, rent, or live in an apartment, you can make lasting changes in your neighbourhood or community.

darksky.org/get-involved...

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Julie Claussen @julielovesfish.bsky.social · May 24

Thanks for your openness and sharing Chelsey. Fascinating what we can learn about ourselves if we are willing!

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Jonathan Lenoir 🌳🌲🌴 @jonlen.bsky.social · May 24

Press release from UC Santa Cruz ⬇️ Species not only shift in space (lat., long. & elev. shifts) & time (phenological adjustments) but also in place (e.g., vertically) along microclimatic clines 🦎

@afredston.bsky.social
@ucsantacruz.bsky.social
@cp-trendsecolevo.bsky.social

🧪🌐

shorturl.at/wpHSe

Rethinking climate adaptation: Researchers call for a holistic approach to species on the move

Animals adapt in more ways than one – ignoring that complexity could undermine efforts to help them survive climate change.

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Jon Freeman @freemanjb.bsky.social · May 21

🚨 A new rule would let career scientists like NSF/NIH program officers be replaced by political appointees

Already 14,000+ public comments, deadline is Friday

📣 Comments can be short. Courts consider them—and scientists with NSF/NIH experience are especially impactful

Speak up! shorturl.at/WKuBj

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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · May 21

Shocking new paper shows that well-designed marine protected areas that get staffing and implementation work

(This is my shocked face)

www.cell.com/cell-reports...

Marine protected areas stage of establishment and level of protection are good predictors of their conservation outcomes

Global targets should track MPA quality and quantity. This is the first study using a new science-based framework across 123 MPAs and tying levels of protection and stages of establishment directly to...

www.cell.com

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Julie Claussen @julielovesfish.bsky.social · May 21

I'm attending National Wildlife Federation's event, “Virtual Rally to Save the Cornerstone of Conservation Science” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nwf/event/79...

Virtual Rally to Save the Cornerstone of Conservation Science · National Wildlife Federation

We need YOU as we rally in support of critical federal government services at risk of being lost forever. The U.S. Geological Survey Ecosystems Mission Area is responsible for many of the programs tha...

www.mobilize.us

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ALT Fish and Wildlife Service @altfws.altgov.info · May 17

Pay attention! This is an attempt to weaken the endangered species act, among other things.

It is also an effort to promote mining & oil over conservation measures and compliance.

This Admin is about billionaires, not regular citizens/patriots. Please comment!

#ConservationOverCorporations

Interior Department Seeks Public Input to Reduce Regulatory Burdens | U.S. Department of the Interior

The Department of the Interior today announced the launch of a public comment period to support the Administration’s efforts to streamline federal regulations and reduce unnecessary red tape. A formal...

www.doi.gov

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Julie Claussen @julielovesfish.bsky.social · May 16

A fabulous chance to communicate about your federally funded science. THE MCCLINTOCK LETTERS goal is to simultaneously publish over 1,000 Letters to the Editor / Op-Eds in local papers across the country the week of June 16th. More info at sign-up at ----> blogs.cornell.edu/asap/events-...

The McClintock Letters – Cornell Advancing Science and Policy Club

blogs.cornell.edu

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American Fisheries Society @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social · May 7

Join our next webinar on 5/13 @2 pm EDT: Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail: Advancing Great Lakes fisheries science and stewardship through maritime history and heritage partnerships, with Brandon Schroeder, Michigan Sea Grant, MSU Extension. Register: secure.fisheries.org/MemberRespon...

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Julie Claussen @julielovesfish.bsky.social · Mar 26

So many excellent @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social members that work in the fisheries profession - Consider nominating them for an award! afsawards.awardsplatform.com

AFS Awards

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Julie Claussen @julielovesfish.bsky.social · Mar 14

The consequences of nonnative species. New study by @oldenfish.bsky.social and Brazilian colleagues. www.dailyuw.com/science/inva...

Invasive fish species harm biodiversity in freshwater environments

A recent study co-authored by UW professor and freshwater ecologist Julian Olden found a direct connection between the introduction of invasive freshwater fish and the decline of beta diversity in

www.dailyuw.com

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Julie Claussen @julielovesfish.bsky.social · Mar 12

Ironies of ironies...COP30 will meet in Brazil. At this meeting there are plans to focus on the importance of nature and land use as part of climate action. AND YET they are constructing a highway through the rainforest for COP30 transportation.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Amazon rainforest cut down to build highway for COP climate summit

The infrastructure required to host COP30 in Belém is undermining the cause, campaigners say.

www.bbc.com

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Julie Claussen @julielovesfish.bsky.social · Mar 3

These are great resources from @ucsusa.bsky.social. Especially see the "Defending Science for the Public Good Toolkit".
www.ucsusa.org/resources/re...

Resources for Federal Scientists

Are you a federal scientist, contractor, or federal worker? Here are resources to have on hand during the Trump administration.

www.ucsusa.org

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · Mar 3

Today, a broad coalition of scientific professional societies who represent over 92,000 scientists are speaking out against the politicization and demonization of Federally funded science and government scientist jobs.

It was an honor to help the Union of Concerned Scientists with this! 🧪🌎

48 Scientific Societies Representing Almost 100,000 Scientists Ask Congress to Protect the Future of Science

48 scientific societies representing almost 100,000 scientists signed on to a letter asking Congress to protect the future of science

www.ucsusa.org

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Julie Claussen @julielovesfish.bsky.social · Feb 6

Just finished up a review for @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social International Fisheries Section English Editing Service. Love these opportunities to assist international scientists in getting their manuscript one step closer to getting published…plus I get to read things way out of my topic zone!

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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · Jan 30

🚨💵Please fill out my form to report how Trump’s illegal move to withhold federal funding would affect you, your family, or your neighbors.

I am tracking every detail of Trump’s reckless avalanche of actions that have thrown the US into chaos, and I want to hear directly from you ⬇️
shorturl.at/QUqo8

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Alex Wild @alexwild.bsky.social · Jan 28

Post the amazing science things you have done with federal funding.

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Natel Energy @natelfishsafe.bsky.social · Jan 10

FishSafe turbines support healthier #rivers by coupling plant modernization with improved downstream #fish passage. 💧🐟

They also reduce costs, increase #hydropower plant safety, and simplify operations. 💵📈

Join us January 21st at 10am PT to learn more!
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/202953...

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Ichiro Matsuzaki @ichirolake.bsky.social · Dec 28

Expert voice from SCIENCE.

Why biodiversity matters in agriculture and food systems
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Why biodiversity matters in agriculture and food systems

Imagine a world where the variety of food sources we rely on is reduced to a mere handful of species. This is not a dystopian future. It’s the path we are on right now, and it’s happening silently in ...

www.science.org

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Titus Seilheimer @drfishsg.bsky.social · Dec 26

Ask me about @afs-scicomm.bsky.social buttons are done.

@kgladefishsci.bsky.social @karenjmurchie.bsky.social @julielovesfish.bsky.social

Twelve Ask Me About the AFS Science Comm section.

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Katie O'Reilly @drkatfish.bsky.social · Dec 25

#Fishmas Day is here at last, so break out the candy canes because Day 25 is all about the stripes - the Striped Shiner (Luxilus chrysocephalus), that is!

We end this year's #GreatLakes #25DaysofFishmas by shining some light on a small fish who’s not often in the spotlight ✨

The #25DaysofFishmas calendar with striped shiner on Day 25; the calendar is a grid of 25 red squares

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Katie O'Reilly @drkatfish.bsky.social · Dec 23

It’s #Festivus, so you know what that means - time for an Airing of Grievances about a #GreatLakes Grinch!

Goldfish (Carassius auratus) - yes, the goldfish of home aquariums worldwide - have unfortunately been an invasive species in the #GreatLakes for decades #25DaysofFishmas

The #25DaysofFishmas calendar with goldfish on Day 23; the calendar is a grid of 25 red squares

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