Joel Irwin

Neurodivergent PhD candidate at #griffith_uni in #conservationbiology. Passionate about wildlife and rainforests particularly bats, birds and reptiles

[IUCN @IUCN]

Mangroves are lifelines for coastal communities and #biodiversity. The latest assessment from the @redlisteco shows the critical need for conservation efforts.

Read more https://t.co/f0uk7TCeVT

[Joel Irwin @Naja_i]

I just finished a video showing the #biodiversity at @Griffith_Uni Gold Coast Campus https://t.co/GQIETss8nG via @YouTube

[Biodiversity Council @Biodivcouncil]

Between one to three invertebrate species, such as pollinators and other beneficials like earthworms, are becoming extinct in Australia every week, and about 9000 have become extinct since European arrival in 1788, a new study finds.

“This matters to every person as invertebrates are the foundation of all healthy environments and a livable planet” @Biodivcouncil member Prof John Woinarski.

“There is a lot we can do to prevent extinctions, including by protecting important habitats and reducing threats, such as pesticide use” @Biodivcouncil member Dr Jess Marsh.

https://t.co/6SzeFonic0

[Joel Irwin @Naja_i]

@inaturalist is an amazing way to discover what wildlife is around you, but it also helps with conservation research! Here is my 2024 iNaturalist stats! https://t.co/jotpwGJJYR

[Alberta Bats @albertabats]

"The state of the bats in North America" report is now published & it doesn't look good for bats. 153 spp (CAN/USA/MEX) and 53% are at a moderate to very high risk of extinction in the next 15 years. #Frightening #ActionNeeded
BATS NEED FRIENDS.
https://t.co/v2KavFExKW

[IUCN @IUCN]

17% of species have agroecosystems documented as a habitat, so how can we ensure agricultural and #conservation policies help protect biodiversity and deliver food for humanity? 

Our new flagship report on #agriculture and conservation explains. 

https://t.co/gGP79laVJ7

[Atlas of Living Aust @atlaslivingaust]

Congrats to iNaturalist 🇦🇺 for five laps around the sun! ☀️ 📊🤳

Thanks to you amazing #citizenscientists, they've just hit:

- 9,000,000 species observations...

- Of 60,000 different species...

- From 100,000 observers!

Read more below:

📚🔗 | https://t.co/69j6Q2t8b3

[Atlas of Living Aust @atlaslivingaust]

> 92k new records were uploaded to the ALA from many data providers, including from the Great Southern Bioblitz (@GSBioblitz) in the last week! 📈📊

Check them out here 🌿🧑🏽‍💻 : https://t.co/DFKzU7ceNc

[Biodiversity Council @Biodivcouncil]

“By measuring what might seem immeasurable, businesses can become part of the solution to the nature crisis.”

Biodiversity Council members @BrenWintle and @sbekessy call for a collaboration between business and nature experts in a new article from @ConversationEDU

Read the full article: https://t.co/zFRM52P8KF

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

Mangroves are lifelines for coastal communities and #biodiversity.

The latest assessment from the @redlisteco shows the critical need for conservation efforts.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/WgEeRD8sAx

via @IUCN

[IUCN @IUCN]

34% of species comprehensively assessed on the @IUCNRedList have #agriculture documented as a direct threat. 

With better designed and targeted policies, we can benefit both biodiversity and agriculture. 

Lear more in our new flagship report. 
https://t.co/gGP79laVJ7

[IUCN @IUCN]

Mangroves are lifelines for coastal communities and #biodiversity. The latest assessment from the @redlisteco shows the critical need for conservation efforts.

Read more https://t.co/f0uk7TCeVT

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

🌏80% of our world's population lives under light-polluted skies.

How does that affect wildlife🦉, and what can we do about it? 🌆

#ThinkLandscape

Via @GlobalLF

[Convention on Wetlands @RamsarConv]

Water is the lifeblood of our planet - flowing around our planet in a never ending cycle. Of the 11 million tons of plastic pollution that enter the sea every year, 2.7 million tons come from rivers. We can all play our part to stop this.

#WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

Restoring ecosystems such as landscapes, wetlands and oceans can improve their productivity, promote biodiversity and increase their capacity to meet society’s needs.

Help us shape the #RestorationDecade
https://t.co/6gp4KnXVzi @IUCN

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

It’s time to put yourself & planet Earth first.

A healthy planet benefits us all – from the fresh air we breathe to the food and water we consume.

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, be part of #GenerationRestoration to ensure a better future for all.

https://t.co/Csg0uPZgZF Via @UNEP

[Nicholas Wu @NicholasWuNZ]

Heat waves are becoming more common. @SamanthaYabsley shows 23% of flying fox species will likely be exposed to increasing heatwaves. Can sprinklers help reduce heat stress? #AusBatSoc2024

[Ricardo Rocha @RicardoNature]

Feral cat predation of the threatened Pilbara Leaf-nosed bat: a key threatening process https://t.co/aLPWmjwwCu

Observations in camera traps revealed that between 2020-2023, at least 180 #bats were killed by free-ranging cats in 3 roosts🚨 @EcoHealthNYC - https://t.co/7fjmRJEbQl

[Convention on Wetlands @RamsarConv]

Mangroves are vital wetland ecosystems that:

store 4 times more carbon than rainforests 🍃
protect our shores from storms sea-level rise 🌊
support marine biodiversity 🦀

Let's take a moment to appreciate these priceless wetlands. #GenerationRestoration