Alex Innes Thomson

Algae and molecular ecology, from large kelp to teeny snow algae. All views my own.

[Dr Matt Davey @scienceisnotfun]

Our new taught MSc in Algal Biotechnology and Bioecomomy is now open for applications for September 2022 start! FT over 12 months. @SAMSoceannews
more info and apply here: https://t.co/xwecTLBxkc https://t.co/c8y0HDR5n4 @ThinkUHI

[The British Phycological Society @bps_algae]

Amazing new Masters course has been launched in Algal Biotechnology and Bioeconomy by the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS).

Find out more information:
https://t.co/9NbHNTh2Xj

Deadline for September 2022 entry: 1st June

[Alex Innes Thomson @Friendly_Frond]

Hope you algae what you want in your stockings Xx @Chlorellie @njt88 @thealgaeman @scienceisnotfun @alasdairodell

[Eco Snow @eco_snow]

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas from the EcoSnow team, full of happiness, joy, and well deserved rest! See you in 2022 Xxx

[British Antarctic Survey 🐧 @BAS_News]

New year, new challenge? Applications for over 40 potential #PhD projects with British Antarctic Survey are open for Oct 2022 admission: https://t.co/1q48LFEj8O (Most closing in early January, don't delay!)

📸 Ed Pope

#academictwitter #science #studentships #research

[Jags Pandhal @JPandhal]

Algal Christmas baubles distributed around campus, sadly not many will witness them turning orange @ShefUniNews @CBESheffield @Algae_UK

[British Antarctic Survey Jobs @BAS_Jobs]

#PhD opportunities with British Antarctic Survey in 2022! Take a look: https://t.co/LIejbELZRD

[Alex Innes Thomson @Friendly_Frond]

A mind-bending week down in Exeter sorting snow algae @X_Cyto. Flow-cytometry is pretty far out. Good job Attila Bebes is an absolute wizard at it and @RaifYuecel runs an impeccable lab. Cheers for the stay! @scienceisnotfun @eco_snow #snowalgae #flowcytometry

[Eco Snow @eco_snow]

A brilliant week last week at @X_Cyto sorting mixed samples of Antarctic snow algae into single cell plates to understand species composition within blooms. A huge thanks to Attila Bebes and @RaifYuecel for their cytometric expertise! #snowalgae #flowcytometry #BigFoot

[Alex Innes Thomson @Friendly_Frond]

Everything you ever wanted to know about algal pigments from @Chlorellie . And all in under 3 minutes! @CCAP_Oban @SAMSoceannews @Algalourus

[The British Phycological Society @bps_algae]

Check out this video made by @Chlorellie about their work with algal pigments @ScotMarineInst!

Available here➡️https://t.co/WhXfMHzZIn and made with support from the @bps_algae video bursary scheme.

More algae video content on its way!

#scicomm #algaloutreach #phycology #algae

[Alex Innes Thomson @Friendly_Frond]

The Book of Seawilding: Part 1 - "In a small coastal community, not so unlike yours or mine..." - Brilliant to see the @Seawilding story so beautifully told. I cant wait to see the next chapters unfold! @ProjectSeagrass @alasdairodell @SAMSoceannews https://t.co/izIaAUuqKF

[Dr Matt Davey @scienceisnotfun]

ever wondered how Antarctic snow algae can move through snow? PhD advert led by Otti Cruze Newcastle Uni, Melody Sandells Northumbria Uni, Xanthella and me @SAMSoceannews, details at: https://t.co/Hzt60mA2ol search for 'Environmental biophysics of microalgal migration in snow'‌

[Alex Innes Thomson @Friendly_Frond]

@RJLilley @alasdairodell @SAMSoceannews Ahhh my seaweed face is blushing. Cheers RJ! These things wouldnt be happening without your championing of the seas💪 Nature superheros you guys @ProjectSeagrass and @Seawilding!

[Alex Innes Thomson @Friendly_Frond]

Brilliant few days! And great to chew things over face to face. Thanks Claudia and @monas_nivalis for hosting. I cannot wait to see those toys in action

[Dr Matt Davey @scienceisnotfun]

Prepping this week for snow algae physiology, drone mapping and reactor optimisation on our @eco_snow Antarctic snow algae project, great to meet up and thanks for pics @monas_nivalis @Friendly_Frond and Claudia @eco_snow @NERCscience @SAMSoceannews @NERC_FSF

[Alex Innes Thomson @Friendly_Frond]

@muse_bulletin Careful of horizontigo out there Stu.

[Eco Snow @eco_snow]

When conditions are right, snow algae can multiply fast, forming blooms that cover areas the size of Olympic swimming pools. Remote sensing allows us to detect those blooms from space and map their distribution on a continent-wide scale #snowalgae #remotesensing #Antarctica

[Alex Innes Thomson @Friendly_Frond]

@RJLilley @SAMSoceannews @seawilding @alasdairodell Its been a total pleasure @RJLilley ! Stimulating, motivating, and an eye-opener on what can be set in motion through community action. Here's to plenty more @seawilding

[Alex Innes Thomson @Friendly_Frond]

Grab a tea (optional G), and fill your friday with this lovely video on seagrass and oysters from @Seawilding. 5 minutes of magical underwater photography from wildlife wizard @Lochvisions. #oceanoptimism #generationrestoration

[Dr Alasdair O'Dell @alasdairodell]

If you want to see what we've been up to with @seawilding and @ProjectSeagrass down in Loch Craignish there is a wee article in the @SAMSoceannews Ocean Explorer Magazine this month. A few cool #images in there too 😉

you can read it here 👉 https://t.co/8jMTZgX7WA

[Michael Burrows @michaeltburrows]

Great work from @alasdairodell ! Poster on kelp carbon at the #BlueCarbonScot meeting this week

[Alex Innes Thomson @Friendly_Frond]

I met my fav author yesterday and got my copy of Elementals signed. Think he was pretty chuffed too #pleaseleavemealone

[Eco Snow @eco_snow]

The single-cell algae that make up bloom communities are comprised of a diverse range of shapes, sizes, colours, and metabolisms. All are well adapted to survive in the harsh temps, nutrient, and light conditions that characterise the Antarctic. #snowalgae #cryosphere #Antarctica