Dione Deaker

Marine biologist inspired by George Costanza, whale cholesterol specialist 🐋​🐟​

[Byrne lab @ProfMariaByrne]

New work published in Global Change Biology | Environmental Change Journal | Wiley Online Library https://t.co/Y3RjrjYPca

Looking at the thermal tolerance of juvenile crown-of-thorns sea stars in context with heatwaves that bleach and kill corals!

[Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway @uniofgalway]

Prof. Maria Byrne, @UniOfGalway alum & Prof. of Marine Biology @Sydney_Uni, was awarded the prestigious DSc on Published Work @UniOfGalway. This honour recognises significant international contributions in a field.

@NUIMerrionSq #UniversityOfGalway

[Kenny Wolfe @kennylwolfe]

Australia makes a BIG decision for endangered and CITES-listed black teatfish (Holothuria whitmaei). Harvest and export from the Great Barrier Reef not permitted! A rare movement to protect at-risk invertebrates on our coral reefs #seacucumber #fishery #conservation #proud

[The Biological Bulletin @BiolBulletin]

🚨Ahead-of-print🚨

"Echidnas of the Sea: The Defensive Behavior of Juvenile and Adult Crown-of-Thorns Sea Stars," by @DeakerDione @ProfMariaByrne et al. @SEI_Sydney @ResearchSCU

🔗https://t.co/ehwigeXoC0
📽️ Curling response of an adult crown-of-thorns sea star (Acanthaster sp.)

[Chris Cooney @Cooney_CJ]

Having plenty of fun on AMSA Trivia night #AMSA21 with
@A_H_McGrath, @DeakerDione and @Hannah__Wesley. Go the CMEG (cub) Sharks. WE LOST YAY!! @AMSAconf

[Dr Rick Leong @rickcleong]

I knew #COTS is well-known enemy of #coralreefs but never knew how the juveniles fare in comparison to their adults.Blimey, they are super resilient to change in diets & robust in growth. Well done @DeakerDione, absolutely enjoyed your talk! @SydneySOLES @ProfMariaByrne #amsa21

[Marine Ecology Progress Series (MEPS) @MEPS_IR]

Small crown-of thorns-starfish juveniles can be injured and killed by coral stinging cells. This is the one opportunity for corals to fight back against these coral eating starfish, although the tough juveniles can regrow their lost arms.

Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/R1hj7X9SwL

[Dione Deaker @DeakerDione]

New paper out with @tylercarrier_ on the differing microbiome of these pretty larvae from two sister sea urchins

https://t.co/z1aFVVy18a

@ProfMariaByrne @Britt_3Phage @Symbionticism
@adam_reitzel Hannah Devens and Greg Wray @PNASNews

[Tyler J. Carrier @tylercarrier_]

The gut microbiome is considered to be important to many biological functions in animals, but what happens to the microbiome when the gut is lost or becomes non-functional?

We explore this using the transition from feeding (L) to nonfeeding (R) in the sea urchin Heliocidaris.

[Sydney Institute of Marine Science @SIMS_Australia]

From challenge comes change, so let’s all #choosetochallenge this International Women’s Day, and
• Celebrate women’s achievement.
• Raise awareness against bias.
• Take action for equality.

#iwd2021

[Women in STEM Ambassador @WomenInSTEMAu]

Did you know @Aus_ScienceWeek characters are based on real life scientists? @ProfMariaByrne is a marine biologist who followed her passion for exploring the underwater world and applies her knowledge of sea stars to find better ways to manage crown-of-thorns starfish #WomenInSTEM

[Aust Coral Reef Soc @AustCoralReefs]

What animal vacuums the ocean floor and breathes through its butt? The favourite animal@of @kennylwolfe #NationalScienceWeek

[Dione Deaker @DeakerDione]

@tylercarrier_ Thanks Tyler :)

[Dione Deaker @DeakerDione]

Crown of Thorns juveniles are very tough and resourceful, even when they are just millimetres in size. Very proud of my little starfish for helping us figure out what makes this species so successful

[Sydney Uni Media @SydneyUni_Media]

What do baby crown-of-thorns starfish eat? ✴️🌊

New research shows they have a highly varied died, including bacteria. This matters for reef conservation efforts.

Read why: https://t.co/vEREluT4uA

[Dione Deaker @DeakerDione]

@elliot_scanes @Sydney_Science Nice paper!

[Dr Elliot Scanes @elliot_scanes]

East Australian estuaries are warming very quickly our study finds. You might have seen the story on ABC news tonight, here’s the full paper. @Sydney_Science #climatechange #marinebiolgy #climate https://t.co/YEAT9CZrke

[Jon Allen @AllenLabWM]

Was excited to be asked for my thoughts about this cool new paper by @DeakerDione and @ProfMariaByrne. Great stuff as always! https://t.co/xaTQ8YM9en #COTS #starfish

[Phys.org @physorg_com]

Hidden army: How #starfish could build up numbers to attack #coral reefs @RSocPublishing https://t.co/NUG4BqmkW8

[Dione Deaker @DeakerDione]

@Jay_Brian2019 @ProfMariaByrne @DiseaseMatters @royalsociety They don't even have one!