Delighted to be finishing off 2021 with not only a distinction in my masters thesis but also a distinction over all in my MSc 🦈 With @ExeterMarine @UniExeCornwall @BrendanGodley @Phil_D_Doherty now let the publication process commence 😬
The basking shark is a "protected wild animal" under new regulations which have come into effect. It is now an offence to hunt or injure them or to willfully interfere with their breeding or resting places | More: https://t.co/CD5pIjI983
As I come to the end of my internship with @The_RayProject I’m competing a “Squats 4 Skates”fundraiser. I’m 700 squats in with 300 to go! Any donations to support would be greatly appreciated-> https://t.co/SHaJk7HYqz
On this #WorldWildlifeDay, we celebrate a truly momentous occasion. The IBSG welcomes today’s Government announcement that they intend to provide legal protection to basking sharks in Irish waters by listing them on the Wildlife Act. A quick thread (1/n):
https://t.co/0hDs6Q3wvQ
A great webinar highlighting some of the amazing work happening to research and protect elasmobranchs in Ireland🦈 work I aspire to contribute to moving forward in my career @BaskingIrish @seadeepni
Thanks to everyone who tuned into our webinar 🦈
Sharks are the most threatened group of species in Ireland on land or sea - please sign this petition to help reverse that by ending the trade in shark fins in the EU
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https://t.co/sW3G97uI8j
Check out this clip from my video "The Grindad Rap" that I have created for my MSc research project. Looking at the role of #scicomm in #marineconservation. Please help by filling in the survey, link can be found in the video description: https://t.co/fR76TwVJpS #StopTheGrind
Nothing like a spotting some tuna on a sunny Sunday morning swim at Swanpool 😍 another amazing marine vertebrate ticked off my list of sightings ✅ @amber_coram
I finally submitted my Masters thesis 🥳 I pushed myself further than I thought I could and am proud of what I’ve produced. This year I’ve made some amazing friends and been lucky to work with incredible scientists, beyond grateful for my experience @ExeterMarine
..now what?
@HannahLightley @ExeterMarine @Phil_D_Doherty @EnricoGennari2 @BrendanGodley @MarineVertsMSc @UniExeCEC Couldn’t have gotten here without such a supportive group❤️ excited to see us all so well x
The oceans are so big... what can one person possibly do to help save them? 🤷🏽♂️🤷♀️
Easy! Send an email to [email protected] before Friday telling them you want Marine Protected Areas 🐳
Visit 🔽
https://t.co/JoQIjhDWHc
LAST CHANCE‼️ to sign our petition to protect basking sharks in Irish waters. What better way to celebrate #SharkWeek? 🦈
Please sign and share widely: https://t.co/4hGq3G8blh
#entanglement report 27
Female small spotted catshark spotted at Coryton cove, South Devon - 30/11/20
Large fishing hook impaled through the dorsal region
2 egg cases were found with the shark suggesting entanglement whilst laying her eggs
No animal should have to experience this
What a turn out!! Thank to you everyone who made it to Gylly today for the G7 paddle out protest ✊🌏🙌 “what do we want?” “ocean action”… “when do we want it?”…
NOW!!!!
This #WorldOceanDay, we and other research organizations are asking Ireland to protect basking sharks. What can you do to help? Read the full letter on our website and sign our petition to indicate your support (link in letter). https://t.co/8xJM2WtyN4