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UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences
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UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences @uwsafs.bsky.social · 21d
📢 New Major: Aquatic Conservation & Ecology (ACE). Coming to @uofwa.bsky.social this Autumn, a new #undergraduate degree at SAFS.

🐠 About the ecology of aquatic organisms, their ecosystems, & how we conserve them.

🌊 Learn by doing, in the lab & the field.

Find out more fish.uw.edu/students/und...
A poster about the new Aquatic Conservation and Ecology major at SAFS, with a large photo of people on a boat and someone holding a fish. The text has gold and white letters against a purple background.
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Corey Garza @profcgarza.bsky.social · 3d
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George Matsumoto @georgeimatsumoto.bsky.social · 4d
🧪📍🌊 🦑🍎 The 2026 Hollings scholarship is now open until 1/31/26. During the U.S. Govt shutdown, the application will remain open, but staff are unavailable to answer questions or provide assistance. Learn more about the program and check out our resources for applicants: lnkd.in/eE2rfbr7
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CNN @cnn.com · 5d
Scientists off the coast of Washington state filmed a pod of over 20 Southern Resident killer whales. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance told CNN their researchers, alongside SeaDoc Society and NOAA, are using "non-invasive health monitoring technologies" to study threats to the endangered species.
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UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences @uwsafs.bsky.social · 8d
🆕 New story on our new major! Discover more about Aquatic Conservation & Ecology at @uofwa.bsky.social SAFS.

@uwenvironment.bsky.social

environment.uw.edu/news/2025/09...
Aquatic and Fishery Sciences launches new conservation degree focused on people and nature
The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences is offering a new degree starting this year — a bachelor of science in aquatic conservation and ecology (ACE). The new major focuses on the ecology of aquati...
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Corey Garza @profcgarza.bsky.social · 12d
GRFP application now available. @uwenvironment.bsky.social @uwsafs.bsky.social @uwess.bsky.social @uwatmossci.bsky.social @uw-sefs.bsky.social @uwsmea.bsky.social
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Dr. Jennifer Wade @volcanojw.bsky.social · 12d
For those anxiously awaiting it: the NSF GRFP solicitation is out, with a November 14 deadline for Geoscience applicants: www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
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Julian Olden @oldenfish.bsky.social · 10d
I've been proud to serve as the faculty leader for this effort. It has been a pleasure to interact with passionate students and emerging science communicators for many years now! We publish annually. I encourage you to check out past issues and follow! @uwsafs.bsky.social @trevorabranch.bsky.social
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FieldNotes @fieldnotes-uw.bsky.social · 10d
FieldNotes (fieldnotesjournal.org) is a student-run undergraduate journal and digital storytelling platform at @uwenvironment.bsky.social. We have focused on highlighting undergraduate research and publishing through-provoking articles about gnarly environmental issues since 2018. Please follow.
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UW News @uwnews.uw.edu · 14d
Welcome back to class today, Huskies!
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UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences @uwsafs.bsky.social · 13d
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UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences @uwsafs.bsky.social · 13d
🐋📏Longer body size means more female calves for baleen whale moms, contradicting a popular evolutionary theory postulating that strong mammals benefit more from birthing males.

New research by UW QERM student Zoe Rand, @trevorabranch.bsky.social & Sarah Converse.

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Longer body size means more female calves for baleen whale moms
University of Washington researchers found, in historical whaling data, that longer baleen whale mothers were more likely to birth female calves than males. These results run contrary to a leading...
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UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences @uwsafs.bsky.social · 15d
🆕 Check out our latest SAFS Newsletter! Visit fish.uw.edu/news-events/... where you can also subscribe to our next one!
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Julian Olden @oldenfish.bsky.social · 19d
Funding: CESAB programme of @frbiodiv.bsky.social. Great list of co-authors and fun working group! @uwsafs.bsky.social @uwfreshwater.bsky.social @profchrisharrod.bsky.social @profchrisharrod.bsky.social
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Corey Garza @profcgarza.bsky.social · 21d
This week is the annual Latino Conservation Week, a week that promotes engagement of Hispanic/Latino/a/x communities in the conservation of the outdoor environment. Check out the link below to learn about this week’s activities. @sacnas.bsky.social @cientificolatino.com
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Latino Conservation Week :: A Hispanic Access Foundation Initiative - Home
Latino Conservation Week, an initiative of Hispanic Access Foundation launched in 2014, supports the Latino community getting into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural r...
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 22d
The sightings of #orca are facilitated by smaller marine mammals, which swim to harbours trying to avoid getting eaten. “They’re going in and around docks, #seals also hide under boats & killer #whales have to come in and look for them." Andrew Trites
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'Pretty awesome:' Orcas give SeaBus riders a show
A pod of orcas were spotted in Vancouver harbour near the SeaBus ferry terminal in North Vancouver
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UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences @uwsafs.bsky.social · 21d
📢 New Major: Aquatic Conservation & Ecology (ACE). Coming to @uofwa.bsky.social this Autumn, a new #undergraduate degree at SAFS.

🐠 About the ecology of aquatic organisms, their ecosystems, & how we conserve them.

🌊 Learn by doing, in the lab & the field.

Find out more fish.uw.edu/students/und...
A poster about the new Aquatic Conservation and Ecology major at SAFS, with a large photo of people on a boat and someone holding a fish. The text has gold and white letters against a purple background.
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 23d
2025 Peter A. Larkin Award Lecture will be held on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 at 6:30 pm.
Our speaker is Dr. Thomas P. Quinn ( @uwsafs.bsky.social l) who will discuss: Changing Themes in Salmon Conservation. Tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-peter...
2025 Peter A. Larkin Award Lecture - Hybrid Event
Join the 2025 Larkin Award winner as he reflects on 50 years of salmon science and shares insights into the future of these remarkable fish
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UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences @uwsafs.bsky.social · 23d
Welcome Andrea!
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Marine Biology at the University of Washington @uwmarinebiology.bsky.social · 23d
We welcome Andrea Burton to @uofwa.bsky.social Marine Biology and @uwsafs.bsky.social, our newest faculty member. Andrea starts this month as an Assistant Teaching Professor, a specialist in climate change biology, using molecular and ecological approaches.

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UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences @uwsafs.bsky.social · 23d
🌊 Ocean warming puts vital marine microbe at risk. New research out of @uofwa.bsky.social Oceanography.

www.washington.edu/news/2025/09...
Ocean warming puts vital marine microbe at risk
Prochlorococcus, the most abundant photosynthesizing organism in the ocean, might be more vulnerable to climate change than researchers thought. Population decline could weaken the foundation of...
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UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences @uwsafs.bsky.social · 26d
Restoring underwater ecosystems: Global innovation exchange students help marine biologists with AI-powered robots at @uofwa.bsky.social.

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Restoring Underwater Ecosystems: Global Innovation Exchange Students Help Marine Biologists with AI-Powered Robots | UW's Global Innovation Exchange
Students’ robot aims to streamline marine research and aid the recovery of underwater ecosystems impacted by climate change.
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Orcasound @orcasound.bsky.social · 28d
J pod called on the Orcasound Lab hydrophones for ~1.25 hr this eve as they traveled north in Haro Strait. Thanks to listeners for detecting their calls, whistles, and clicks. Here's the whole bout, but listen at 6pm for really cool vocalizations!

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Trevor A. Branch @trevorabranch.bsky.social · Sep 8
IT'S ADORABLE!
New fish species just dropped: the bumpy snailfish at 10,000 ft down in the ocean
gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/s...
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UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences @uwsafs.bsky.social · Sep 8
From sea stars to dark matter, check out recent news bites from @uofwa.bsky.social in the University of Washington Magazine 👇

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Fall 2025 news and research briefs from the UW
UW Magazine | University of Washington
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Corey Garza @profcgarza.bsky.social · Sep 5
Last week the drone pilots in my lab captured this image (photo 1) of a large sea lion haul out @ San Carlos Beach in Monterey during our monthly surveys. Last year (photo 2) a large sea lion haul out was seen at the same beach. This might be turning into a new haul out site. @uwsafs.bsky.social
Aerial image of sea lions on a beach in Monterey during August 2025. Aerial image of sea lions on the same beach in image 1 in August 2024. Photo mosaic of sea lions on a Monterey Beach in August 2025. Photo mosaic of sea lions on a beach in Monterey in August 2025.
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University of Washington Marine Landscape Ecology Lab @uwmlel.bsky.social · Sep 4
Our drone team recently returned from a survey trip where they captured this large sea lion haul out on San Carlos Beach; a popular dive spot in Monterey. The beach was the scene of a similar large haul out at the same time last year. @uwsafs.bsky.social @uwmarinebiology.bsky.social #drones
Aerial view of sea lions on a beach. Aerial view of sea lions on a beach. Aerial view of sea lions on a beach. Aerial view of sea lions on a beach.
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Oregon Zoo @oregonzoo.bsky.social · Aug 28
The Mazama newt is found in only one place in the world: Crater Lake. But this tiny amphibian is disappearing, due to invasive crayfish taking over its habitat. We’ve teamed up with the National Park Service and High Desert Museum to give this rare newt-y cutie a fighting chance.
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UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences @uwsafs.bsky.social · Sep 4
🥇From the lab to the Ironman

Our students do it all! Connor Quiroz, masters student at SAFS, shared how it is purposeful for him to see what he’s capable of in each of the different aspects of his life—be that academics, athletics, or something else.
Connor Quiroz passes the finish line at the Ironman, celebrating with his hands in the air Connor speaks with a family during the SEAS Open House
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UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences @uwsafs.bsky.social · Sep 2
🦀 Tracking the population’s advance while probing the inner workings of the European green crab.

Read more in Salish Sea Currents, featuring the work of @waseagrant.bsky.social & @pseanmc.bsky.social👇
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Tracking the population’s advance while probing the inner workings of the European green crab
For almost a decade, the Washington Sea Grant Crab Team has been surveilling the advance of the invasive European green crab. In 2015, the team was formed to engage citizen scientists in a search for ...
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