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John Griffin @jngriffy.bsky.social · Nov 28

Strongly agree with this letter in Science arguing that field-based research should be more highly and fairly valued in academia. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

The value of field research in academia

From anthropology to zoology, immersion within communities, cultural settings, and study systems is integral to research and learning (1, 2). Fieldwork, the direct observation and collection of data i...

www.science.org

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KokkaChammam @ruchakarkarey.bsky.social · Jul 17

Thrilled to be part of this new paper led by Mayukh Dey & Nature Conservation Foundation, summarizing 25 yrs of 🪸 reef resilience monitoring in Lakshadweep 🏝️ 🇮🇳

We find distinct recovery archetypes shaped by atoll location & coral assemblages

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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LEC Reefs @lec-reefs.bsky.social · Jun 13

We've had a blast at the Indo-Pacific Fish Conference in Taipei. Thanks to the organisers for a fantastic week! 🐟🐠🦈

Ft. talks from
@cbenkwitt.bsky.social
@lljeannot.bsky.social
@ruchakarkarey.bsky.social
@james-robinson.bsky.social

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KokkaChammam @ruchakarkarey.bsky.social · Mar 7

Excellent week, with wonderful people, thinking about behaviour at macroecological scales at iDiv Leipzig
#sMacrobehaviour

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Sal Keith (she/her) @salkeith.bsky.social · Feb 11

FULLY FUNDED PHD on using #AI to explore the effects of global change on ecological functions of biological colour. Only 6 days left to apply! www.exageo.org/apply/ With me, Chris Cooney (Sheff Uni) @chris-nemeth.bsky.social & David Roy (UKCEH) based at @lec-reefs.bsky.social @dsilu.bsky.social

Apply – ExaGEO DLA

www.exageo.org

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KokkaChammam @ruchakarkarey.bsky.social · Feb 11

Concerned about another growing divide in science between the Global North/South, (East/West).
While many of us have swiftly moved on to 🦋, it’s worth acknowledging that many scientists in the Global South are still using✖️
#ScienceDivide #GlobalSouth

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KokkaChammam @ruchakarkarey.bsky.social · Jan 20

If you're looking for an illustrator to bring your research to life, I can't recommend @maninibansal.bsky.social enough! Her work is stunning—transforming concepts into vibrant visuals rooted in local iconography.

Checkout the project we worked on together 🐠🎣🪸

#SciComm #Natureillustrations

Illustrating fish aggregations in time and place - Manini Bansal

www.behance.net

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KokkaChammam @ruchakarkarey.bsky.social · Jan 20

If you would like to visually represent your work through art and design email Manini at:

[email protected]

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Sal Keith (she/her) @salkeith.bsky.social · Dec 20

#PhD opportunity on "Decoding biological colour: leveraging AI to analyse big data on animal images in a changing world" with me, @chris-nemeth.bsky.social Chris Cooney (U Sheff) & David Roy (UKCEH) thru new @exageo-dla.bsky.social based at Lancaster Uni www.exageo.org/phd-student-...

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KokkaChammam @ruchakarkarey.bsky.social · Dec 6

Had an engaging class with the MSc & PhD students at ATREE, Bangalore, discussing ethical dilemmas in marine conservation practice.

One of my favourite discussions was around how conservation considerations at land & sea differ.

#marineconservation #ethicalconservation
#globalsouth

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KokkaChammam @ruchakarkarey.bsky.social · Dec 1

…and ofcourse I showed up in a fish-themed saree because …. #matsyakanya 🧜🏽‍♀️ #streeshakti #sareelove

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KokkaChammam @ruchakarkarey.bsky.social · Dec 1

Grateful to be invited to share insights on slow, immersive science and place-based ecology at #RCUK2024

Thrilled to see the audience captivated by Manini Bansal’s portrayal of #spawningaggregations and life in #Lakshadweep, showcasing the deep ties between community & reefs.

🌿 🪸🎣🏝️🦑

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KokkaChammam @ruchakarkarey.bsky.social · Dec 1

A really small @lec-reefs.bsky.social squad at #RCUK2024 yesterday!

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LEC Reefs @lec-reefs.bsky.social · Nov 30

We're at #RCUK2024! Ft.

@ruchakarkarey.bsky.social plenary on spawning grouper

@netlab.bsky.social on reef shark residency in El Nino

@lljeannot.bsky.social seabird nutrients and cryptobenthic fish

Visiting researchers Anish Paul on fish predation, Jane Sudrajat & Maserati on coral restoration

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KokkaChammam @ruchakarkarey.bsky.social · Nov 30

Anish Paul talking about the role of predator-driven nutrients in facilitating herbivory on coral reefs.
🪸🐠🐟

#RCUK2024
#coralreefs #India #Lakshadweep
@lec-reefs.bsky.social
#NCBSIndia

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KokkaChammam @ruchakarkarey.bsky.social · Nov 28

Wow! Congratulations @reefjav.bsky.social !

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Ed Yong @edyong209.bsky.social · Nov 20

Preorder. This. Book! 👇

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LEC Reefs @lec-reefs.bsky.social · Nov 18

Climate Change Affects Multiple Coral Reef Fisheries Ecosystem Services: doi.org/10.1111/fme....

We examined catch rates, affordability & nutritional content on bleached coral reefs. Led by Dr Sarah Martin, w @james-robinson.bsky.social @nickajgraham.bsky.social Seychelles Fishing Authority

Climate Change Affects Multiple Coral Reef Fisheries Ecosystem Services

Coral reef fisheries support livelihoods and provide an affordable source of essential dietary nutrients to coastal people. However, climate-driven coral bleaching is dramatically altering reef habit....

doi.org

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KokkaChammam @ruchakarkarey.bsky.social · Nov 21

On #worldfisheriesday we celebrate the diverse ways in which people are connected to nature through fisheries.

🐟🐠🎣🪸🍱🍤

@lec-reefs.bsky.social
Illustration: Manini Bansal

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Ruth Dunn @ruthedunn.bsky.social · Nov 20

Excited to be speaking at this COP29 Virtual Ocean Pavilion event tomorrow.

I'll be chatting about @lec-reefs.bsky.social research into marine ecosystem connectivity 🪶🪸🌊

You can register to attend here: cop29oceanpavilion.vfairs.com

Slide that reads 'Ocean, climate and biodiversity interlinkages: Advances in understanding of the nature-climate nexus'. Slide also contains small photos of the 4 panellists and the event moderator: Dan Bayley, Ana Queirós, Gizem Akdoğan, Ruth Dunn, and David Obura.

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KokkaChammam @ruchakarkarey.bsky.social · Oct 29

Honoured to be a plenary speaker at #ReefConsUK this year!

Excited to share insights from a decade of studying & conserving fish #spawningaggregations in #India in my talk titled:

"Site-fidelity: place-based ecology and the case of the squaretail groupers"

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KokkaChammam @ruchakarkarey.bsky.social · Jan 29

Thank you Smore Science Magazine for this sweet feature. Hope it inspires more girls of colour to become professional stalkers…fish stalkers i.e ;)

#marinebiology #fishbehaviour #globalsouth #browninscience✊🏽

www.smorescience.com/rucha-karkar...

Grateful to National Geographic Society for supporting my research on fish spawning aggregations in India.

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Simon J. Brandl @gobyone.bsky.social · Dec 18

Interested in quantifying energy and nutrient fluxes in coral reef ecosystems (and beyond)? We have just the right paper for you, reviewing & highlighting the most exciting approaches to getting a handle on elemental fluxes in the most diverse marine ecosystem.

www.cell.com/trends/ecolo...

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Ruth Dunn @ruthedunn.bsky.social · Dec 18

#NewPaper providing a framework that YOU can use to estimate the amount of energy that any population of marine bird (e.g. #seabirds, ducks, & divers) uses day-to-day.

It was a pleasure to co-lead this with my PhD pal Jamie Duckworth 🐦

Out now in JEB: doi.org/10.1242/jeb....

Image reads:
Journal of Experimental Biology, A framework to unlock marine bird energetics.
A myriad of BMR multipliers -> An easy-to-follow framework -> Exciting new energetic insights.
We compiled BMR multipliers for you to combine with your data, using our framework to calculate the energy expenditure of any bird.
In the background is a figure illustrating the different marine bird families, their ecological guilds, and whether BMR multiplier data are available. There's also an illustration of a great auk eating a fish.

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KokkaChammam @ruchakarkarey.bsky.social · Dec 19

(3/3) how can fisher local ecological knowledge guide equitable conservation of spawning aggregations

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