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Nova Mieszkowska

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Marine biologist and PI of the MarClim project. Anthropogenic impacts on marine biodiversity; research,knowledge exchange, conservation https://www.mba.ac.uk/staff/dr-nova-mieszkowska/ https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/nova-mieszkowska/research

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Nova Mieszkowska @marclim-uk.bsky.social · 2d

Curious about the genome of the beautiful little Onchidella celtica? Now available to read @thembauk.bsky.social wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/10-...

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Nova Mieszkowska @marclim-uk.bsky.social · 6d

Sabellaria alveolata at both Crackington Haven & Hartland Quay MarClim sites. Always a joy to see this Priority Habitat @thembauk.bsky.social

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Nova Mieszkowska @marclim-uk.bsky.social · 20d

@livuninews.bsky.social Marine Biology undergraduate students
learning quadrat & transect survey methods for rocky intertidal systems @thembauk.bsky.social o

Nova Mieszkowska @marclim-uk.bsky.social · Aug 16

A wonderful meeting of minds & organizations on the MarClim northeast fieldtrip, with @naturalengland.bsky.social @nationaltrust.org.uk & @thembauk.bsky.social

Nova Mieszkowska @marclim-uk.bsky.social · Jul 31

Great to see @bd-stew.bsky.social at @thembauk.bsky.social with film makers & PicSea map an IUCN Red List Vulnerable species, Eunicella verrucosa, in SW England.

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Hidden reef discovered off UK coast stuns Attenborough film crew

Discovered by chance during a David Attenborough documentary, a vibrant coral reef off Plymouth’s coast is now at the heart of a race to protect one of the UK’s rarest marine habitats

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Nova Mieszkowska @marclim-uk.bsky.social · Jul 25

Heatwave-induced damage to kelps & fucoids on #MarClim annual surveys in north Wales for @naturalresources.bsky.social @thembauk.bsky.social

Nova Mieszkowska @marclim-uk.bsky.social · Jun 30

A productive, collaborative @kelp-forests.bsky.social kelp workshop at itrs-home.org discussing kelp monitoring & research projects and linking them all together.

ITRS 2025 - International Temperate Reefs Symposium

The International Temperate Reefs Symposium (ITRS) is the premier conference for marine scientists with a focus on temperate hard-bottom habitats. The scope is broad and captures natural rocky reefs,…

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Nova Mieszkowska @marclim-uk.bsky.social · May 26

Grazing trails of Phorcus lineatus at Newhaven, where the population density has skyrocketed in the past five years of #MarClim surveys near the northeastern leading range edge @thembauk.bsky.social

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Nova Mieszkowska @marclim-uk.bsky.social · May 3

Stunning Sabellaria alveolata reefs at Welcombe Mouth & Widemouth. Nice to see a priority habitat doing well again this year @thembauk.bsky.social @naturalengland.bsky.social

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Nova Mieszkowska @marclim-uk.bsky.social · Apr 29

MarClim has found the Lusitanian hermit crab Clibanarious erythropus at two new sites in 2025 at the leading range edge in SW England, with existing populations increasing in abundance @thembauk.bsky.social @naturalengland.bsky.social www.chrisparkes.photography image copyright MBA

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Nova Mieszkowska @marclim-uk.bsky.social · Apr 9

Want to come & do a PhD with myself and Jack Thomson on the impacts of windfarms on benthic biodiversity @liverpoolunibsky.social ? Apply here: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

Evaluating change in biodiversity at local and regional ecosytem scale at University of Liverpool on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - Evaluating change in biodiversity at local and regional ecosytem scale at University of Liverpool, listed on FindAPhD.com

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Nova Mieszkowska @marclim-uk.bsky.social · Mar 31

Have a listen to me discussing my research, career, and marine themed leggings collection: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... @thembauk.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social

Mel Osborne on BBC Radio Devon - Matt Woodley sits in (29/03/2025) - BBC Sounds

Music and conversation for the best start to Saturday in Devon.

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Nova Mieszkowska @marclim-uk.bsky.social · Mar 21

If you are in or near Plymouth next week, come along to the climateconnectionsplymouth.co.uk #ClimateMingle event as I'll be speaking on climate change and marine heatwaves @ The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social on Thursday 27th March.
Get your FREE ticket here lnkd.in/eiCMPMfc

Home - Climate Connections Plymouth

The go to website for climate where everyone can share knowledge, activities and experiences around their net zero journey in Plymouth.

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Nova Mieszkowska @marclim-uk.bsky.social · Mar 15

The tiny but beautiful Onchidella celtica were out and about on the stunning Sabellaria alveolata reefs during our MarClim survey at Bude @naturalengland.bsky.social @thembauk.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social

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Nova Mieszkowska @marclim-uk.bsky.social · Feb 13

Fantastic to be invited to present the role of the MarClim project in evidence prorvision to the UK Government and SNCBs at the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology's UK Earth Observagtion Framework conference today ukeof.org.uk/conference/c... @thembauk.bsky.social @naturalengland.bsky.social

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · Feb 11

Happy #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience! 🌊 At the MBA, we’re proud of our diverse team of female scientists whose groundbreaking research is shaping the future of our ocean.

Dive into our latest update to explore the journeys & career advice of our female Research Fellows ➡️ buff.ly/3WYFjYK

Dr Clare Ostle © The Marine Biological Association.

Dr Nova Mieszkowska © The Marine Biological Association.

Dr Katherine Helliwell © The Marine Biological Association.

Dr Angela Stevenson © The Marine Biological Association.

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Nova Mieszkowska @marclim-uk.bsky.social · Feb 11

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Climate change: World's oceans suffer from record-breaking year of heat

Every single day of the past 12 months has seen a new global sea temperature high for the time of year.

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Nova Mieszkowska @marclim-uk.bsky.social · Feb 11

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'If I were a barnacle I'd be worried'

BBC News Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt talks to a marine biologist about our warming oceans

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