Libby Liggins

Interested in the environment, biodiversity, people, and all the science and fun in between.

[Natural Sciences at Massey @NatSciMassey]

Occurrences of rare fish in Aotearoa reveal how climate is driving changes in biodiversity. Article from @WhatsthatfishNZ (@NatSciMassey grad & @niwa_nz marine ecologist), @lib_lig, and team members from @aucklandmuseum, @docgovtnz & more. @JBiogeography: https://t.co/PSnS5ge3N8

[Libby Liggins @lib_lig]

I have a few postdoc opportunities open in the lab, if you’re interested in #populationgenomics #seascapegenomics #datastewardship #subtropics #marineinverts #massey #Aotearoa get in touch! There is some flexibility in the scope of the roles, depending on your interests/strengths

[Joe O'Callaghan @JoeMOCallaghan]

Still time to apply for this PhD scholarship. New ocean observations - Nov 2022 - from Rangitāhua to disentangle biophysical processes. Another voyage in June 2023 for successful candidate to gain ocean-going research skills. @AliDrifting @Deni_ocean @KuriNgati @aucklandmuseum

[Libby Liggins @lib_lig]

@AucklandGenomic Ha! I know that spiky individual 🦔🐡🤩Great, vibrant team helping us deal with such tricky beasties

[Auckland Genomics @AucklandGenomic]

We are hiring! Have experience in genomics and/or molecular biology? Are you passionate about working with researchers to provide high-quality genomics data? Ready to work in a lovely lab space in downtown Auckland? https://t.co/2Xu3FfzWdg

[GenomicsAotearoa @GenomicsNZ]

eResearch: LAST DAY TO SUBMIT! Spread the word and send us your abstracts for work that innovates, showcases or celebrates capability, connectivity or equity in eResearch. Submissions close tonight 31 Oct at 11:59pm NZDT! https://t.co/47W7Ax1CDH
@NeSI_NZ @GenomicsNZ @REANNZ

[Libby Liggins @lib_lig]

@otago @nic_rawlence_nz Fantastic Hamish! Well deserved. I look forward to what you do during the fellowship.

[Heather Hendrickson @DrHHNZ]

If you are a #beekeeper in New Zealand please fill out our anonymous survey! This is to help us in our efforts to understand apiarist’s thoughts about bacteriophages as a solution to #AFB. The survey is open until the 18th of November 2022. https://t.co/R45vT3tSnk

please share!

[Priscila M Salloum @PriSalloum]

Join us for an amazing weekend of science in the NZ Molecular Ecology meeting! The fantastic talks will showcase NZ molecular ecology of trees, sea anemones, invasive species, native birds... you name it! You can register until Oct 31 (Mon) with the link https://t.co/DZujsTFpad

[Priscila M Salloum @PriSalloum]

Last week to register and submit an abstract to the NZ Molecular Ecology conference (closing on Oct 31st).
https://t.co/DZujsTFpad
How does camping in a regional park & sharing science sound? All meals, fun, and fantastic science included!

[Libby Liggins @lib_lig]

Really neat to reflect on the fun few days we had openly sharing ideas (and doubts) in the pre-COVID European summer about what would come next in comparative phylogeography, and honing that over the last few years…

[Libby Liggins @lib_lig]

Biocultural Labels in action! More examples on genomic data coming soon…

[Local Contexts @LocalContexts]

The first Biocultural Labels and Notices have been applied to an open biodiversity database using the Local Contexts Hub! #TEK #IndigenousKnowledge

[Libby Liggins @lib_lig]

Moved the live kelp and urchins yesterday, the molecular lab today!

[Olin Silander @osilander]

Super excited that we will move into this new building tomorrow after three years of planning and construction. A new home for @NatSciMassey Auckland.

[Libby Liggins @lib_lig]

Metadata for genomic data is crucial to enable re-use for monitoring genetic diversity as well as identifying the Indigenous provenance of samples. Check out our pre-print to see how our collaboration restored impt metadata, and what we an all do better

[Eric Crandall @LuckyLinckia]

Metadata preservation and stewardship for genomic data is possible, but must happen now! Check out our new pre-print about a distributed remote datathon that we ran during the height of the pandemic to restore metadata for >42K SRA BioSamples!https://t.co/N1V6OnaDSj

[Libby Liggins @lib_lig]

The Massey marine crew will be there - in a yellow boat - in the middle of the campus 🚤 How will you ever spot us? We can show and tell all things natural sciences including some of our favourite critters 🌱 🐠 🐬 🪸

[GEO BON @GEOBON_org]

📰NEWS POST on Genetic EBVs:
Genetic diversity is the foundation of all biodiversity and supports the stability and resilience of species and ecosystems. It is essential for species to adapt to challenges such as climate change.

Read the news here 👉https://t.co/fmVZUSvu6O

[Libby Liggins @lib_lig]

@seanmhoban I recently did this, although our publication had only been out for a month or so. I can’t imagine a scenario where the journal wouldn’t want your money 🤷‍♀️

[Libby Liggins @lib_lig]

BIG collaboration on global genetic diversity measures - we plot a standardised pathway forward…

[GEO BON @GEOBON_org]

📢 NEW PAPER about Genetic EVBs:

How can we operationalise Genetic EBVs (which are metrics of within-species genetic variation) for biodiversity monitoring regionally and globally?

Read more 👉 https://t.co/TdaiChk8wi

[Alana Alexander @laninsky]

Kia ora folks, just your semi-regular reminder that we are looking for #Indigenous in #STEM #NativesInSTEM folks to submit to our special issue in Molecular Ecology Resources. And for the first time...I actually remembered to include the hash tags!!! (you can teach on old kurī!)

[Libby Liggins @lib_lig]

Massive congratulations to Irene Middleton @WhatsthatfishNZ - a fantastic 3 years working together, and I look forward to many more! #PhDone #advisor #fish #CitizenScience

[Natural Sciences at Massey @NatSciMassey]

Congratulations to Irene Middleton (@WhatsthatfishNZ) for successfully completing and defending her PhD thesis! She passed with no emendations. Ka mau te wehi!
Thesis title: “Range shifts and the population dynamics of tropical, subtropical, and rare fishes in New Zealand”.