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Dr. Rene P. Martin @lampichthys.bsky.social · 6d

Amazing, I love it!

Dr. Rene P. Martin @lampichthys.bsky.social · 12d

Our final #SundayFishSketch #SciArtSeptember theme for Sunday is 'harvest.' Hundreds of fish species are harvested every year, there are many to choose from. BONUS CONTENT: my baby girl is "due" this Sunday, if she decides to show... everyone send along their spawning vibes please! #sciart 🦑

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Dr. Rene P. Martin @lampichthys.bsky.social · 19d

Rolling into the weekend it is time for the #SundayFishSketch #Fishytheme. Continuing our @lizlagomorph.bsky.social #SciartSeptember themes, 'Reef' is the prompt for this Sunday! There are thousands of reef fishes to choose from, and I can't wait to see all the colorful illustrations! #Sciart 🦑

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Dr. Rene P. Martin @lampichthys.bsky.social · 19d

I believe there’s a free readable version linked in Nature Eco. Evo.’s post. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your book!

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Nature Ecology & Evolution @natecoevo.nature.com · 23d

New Books & Arts 👇

Marine muses: Rene Martin @lampichthys.bsky.social reviews "Ocean Art: From the Shore to the Deep" by @helenscales.bsky.social

"This book is a must-read for art enthusiasts and ocean lovers"

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Free to read: rdcu.be/eGpor

Cover image of the book "Ocean art" by Helen Scales featuring artwork depicting various marine organisms

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Dr. Rene P. Martin @lampichthys.bsky.social · 26d

2/2) Please reach out to me if you do not have access to the article!

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Dr. Rene P. Martin @lampichthys.bsky.social · 26d

1/2) I am excited to share my just published book review in Nature Ecology and Evolution with the #SundayFishSketch community! 'Ocean Art' by @helenscales.bsky.social is a delightful read and will be enjoyed by ocean lovers and artists alike! #Sciart 🦑 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Marine muses - Nature Ecology & Evolution

Nature Ecology & Evolution - Marine muses

www.nature.com

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Dr. Rene P. Martin @lampichthys.bsky.social · 26d

Continuing to follow our #SciartSeptember #SundayFishSketch #Fishytheme this month with @lizlagomorph.bsky.social, this weekend's theme is 'Mimic.' There are so many fantastic fish that mimic other things, including inanimate objects, other animals, even other fish! #sciart 🦑

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Dr. Rene P. Martin @lampichthys.bsky.social · Sep 5

For the week of September, #SundayFishSketch #Fishytheme s will be following along with @lizlagomorph.bsky.social #sciartseptember! That means, this Sunday's theme is "boreal!" There are so many fantastic northern/boreal fishes. I can't wait to see some sketches! #sciart 🦑

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Dr. Rene P. Martin @lampichthys.bsky.social · Jun 20

Are you looking for a #SundayFishSketch #Fishytheme to fill up your weekend? I've got one for you! We have an excessive heat warning in Nebraska, and extreme weather always makes me think of 'extremophile fishes.' Sketch those hot or cold loving, salinity or acidity loving, etc. fishes! #sciart 🦑

a woman is standing in front of a fire with the words `` the ring of fire '' written above her .

ALT: a woman is standing in front of a fire with the words `` the ring of fire '' written above her .

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Dr. Rene P. Martin @lampichthys.bsky.social · Jun 17

What better way to spend the 6 months mark with growing baby girl than researching at the AMNH and catching up with old friends and colleagues. Also, check out our new paper published this week on the amazing variation in biofluorescence of fishes!

journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

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Dr. Rene P. Martin @lampichthys.bsky.social · Jun 8

And a beautiful #SundayFishSketch!

Life Science Studios - Scientific Illustration @lifesciencestudios.bsky.social · Jun 8

I learned so much about mobulid (manta and devil) rays and about the impacts of tuna fisheries. Did you know they live 40 years, have live birth, and only produce one pup at a time? A mamma manta may only have 4-7 pups in her lifetime. Bycatch is a major problem for these animals.

#marinebiology #🐡

Watercolor painting process for a manta ray.

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Dr. Rene P. Martin @lampichthys.bsky.social · Jun 6

Tempted to have every #fishytheme this month just be all sorts of colorful, wonderful, #PrideMonth related #SundayFishSketch themes. Thoughts?! 🌈🐠🦑 #sciart

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Dr. Rene P. Martin @lampichthys.bsky.social · Jun 6

Feels like the answer is in the eye of the beholder

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Dr. Rene P. Martin @lampichthys.bsky.social · May 30

Apologies for missing the last few weeks for themes! In light of our new article www.nature.com/articles/s41..., the #Sundayfishsketch #Fishytheme is biofluorescent fishes! #sciart 🦑

Repeated and widespread evolution of biofluorescence in marine fishes - Nature Communications

Biofluorescence is widespread in fishes. Here, the authors compile data on biofluorescence presence across teleost fishes and demonstrate that it may have originally evolved in eels 112 million years ...

www.nature.com

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Dr. Rene P. Martin @lampichthys.bsky.social · May 2

We’re coming up one Cinco de Mayo and as such should have a fitting #SundayFishSketch #Fishytheme! Let’s see some fantastic fishes of Mexico!! #sciart 🦑

a penguin wearing a sombrero and sweater is holding maracas and wishing happy cinco de mayo

ALT: a penguin wearing a sombrero and sweater is holding maracas and wishing happy cinco de mayo

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Dr. Rene P. Martin @lampichthys.bsky.social · Apr 25

For our #FishyTheme, we look to the warm waters of Brazil. Bursting with thousands of species, it may be difficult to choose a Brazilian fish for your #SundayFishSketch! #sciart 🦑

a fish tank with lots of plants and fish and a sign that says ' a ' on it

ALT: a fish tank with lots of plants and fish and a sign that says ' a ' on it

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Jennifer Clausen @jacsciart.bsky.social · Apr 20

Have been working on an illustration of Chiasmodon niger and decided to modify it a bit to fit today's #SundayFishSketch theme.

An in progress illustration of a Black Swallower fish. This fish lives in the deep sea and is brown to black in color with a long, thin body. It has a pretty large eye and very large mouth that leads to a stomach that can extend to several times its regular size, sometimes even becoming partly transparent. This allows the fish to eat prey larger than itself. In this illustration, I added some colorful Easter eggs in its stomach to fit with the Sunday Fish Sketch theme.

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Dr. Rene P. Martin @lampichthys.bsky.social · Apr 21

Hahahaha!

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Dr. Rene P. Martin @lampichthys.bsky.social · Apr 18

This weekend, people across the country are celebrating a particular holiday that often includes bunnies, eggs, chicks, and plenty of chocolate. For the #SundayFishSketch #Fishytheme I wanna see your rabbitfishes, roosterfish, crazy egg laying fish (chocolate fish?). Have fun with it! #sciart 🦑

a close up of a rabbit eating a leaf

ALT: a close up of a rabbit eating a leaf

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Dr. Rene P. Martin @lampichthys.bsky.social · Apr 14

The crazy life schedule of the last couple years have not been kind to my ability to post for #sundayfishsketch 🫠. @betterknowafish.bsky.social has certainly been keeping it alive during that time. Hopefully getting back into regular posting now!

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Dr. Rene P. Martin @lampichthys.bsky.social · Apr 11

This weekend’s #SundayFishSketch #Fishytheme is for all of us that are very much looking forward to spring and summer angling. Sitting in the boat or on the dock, enjoying nice weather and nature sounds. Let’s see some sketches of fishes you’d like to catch this year (wherever you are)! #sciart 🦑

a man in a red hat is fishing in a pond

ALT: a man in a red hat is fishing in a pond

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Dr. Rene P. Martin @lampichthys.bsky.social · Apr 6

So good!!

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Dr. Rene P. Martin @lampichthys.bsky.social · Apr 4

2/2) The last year has been one heck of a ride. But, a #Fishytheme for the first time in a long time comes from @seetasaur.bsky.social who has asked if we could do "fishes on postage stamps." I believe this is a great way to kick off #SundayFishSketch themes again! #sciart 🦑

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Dr. Rene P. Martin @lampichthys.bsky.social · Apr 4

1/2) An apology to my #SundayFishSketch community for dropping the ball on #Fishytheme posts and participation. My time has been focused on my first semester teaching as a professor. We also purchased and moved into a new home. To top it off, I have a little fry incoming at the end of September.

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