Simon Pierce

Whale shark research & conservation. Executive Director at the Marine Megafauna Foundation. Wildlife geek from way back.

[Simon Pierce @simonpierce]

It was fantastic to chat about whale shark research with Dave and Andrew for the Beyond Jaws podcast!

[LostSharkGuy @lostsharksguy]

New #BeyondJaws Episode Alert! Learning about whale sharks takes on a whole new meaning when you hear from someone who’s dedicated his career to studying them. @simonpierce, co-founder @MarineMegafauna, shares his journey about these gentle giants. https://t.co/wnNuBvZGJU

[Simon Pierce @simonpierce]

@bpennylane @WhaleSharkRocky @OCEARCH @BiopixelTV Great! If you take a photo of the left side of the shark, you can upload it to https://t.co/05Oom2fL3j for an ID 🫡. Have an amazing time!

[Pelagios Kakunjá @PelagiosKakunja]

🚨NUEVO ARTÍCULO CIENTÍFICO👉🏼 Local diver knowledge reveals decline in scalloped hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna lewini) at seamounts in the southwestern Gulf of California, by Katy Ayres el al.

📷: 1. @simonpierce en Galápagos / 2. Walter Pisco: cardumen de martillos, El Bajo, 2018.

[Simon Pierce @simonpierce]

This makes me feel quite patriotic 🫡

[Chamfy @chamfy]

We are not a serious country 🥲

[SawfishConservation @sawfishconserv]

REMINDER: Today is the last day to submit your proposal for the SCS Small Research Grant. Don't miss out on this opportunity! Visit our website to view the proposal instructions and download the grant application form https://t.co/yxqDP6I7lD
Submit your application today!

[Simon Pierce @simonpierce]

Good opportunity for sawfish researchers :D

[SawfishConservation @sawfishconserv]

The SCS is excited to announce a Request for Proposals for a #Sawfishresearch & #Conservation Small Research Grant. Please see the attached document for the proposal instructions and grant application form.
https://t.co/QNEXvQhpCg
Below is the pertinent information:

[David Sims @TheSimsLab]

New OA paper - Ever wanted to know how fast shortfin mako #sharks actually swim? We're beginning to find out w/ new bio-logging tags and it's surprising - great work by @MarBioMatt @thembauk @MoveCIBIO @OkeanosUac @OceanEarthUoS @nunoqueiroz29
https://t.co/9xlHHCfBWb

[Simon Pierce @simonpierce]

@Stickfigurefish @opensea Nor me. Mads was the NFT expert. Will come visit when I get back to Oz though, we can scheme. 🧐

[IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group @IUCNShark]

July 14th is #SharkAwarenessDay , and this year we're going to be highlighting some of the most threatened and least known marine fishes: rhino rays! Join us, and use #RhinoRay when you post. Please contact us for a media toolkit with images and talking points.

[DIVE Magazine @DiveMagazine]

#sustainability takes time. Lots of time. @MarineMegafauna co-founders Andrea Marshall @QueenofMantas and @SimonPierce know exactly how much. DIVE spoke to them about MMF's formative years in #Mozambique https://t.co/dOFBY4umdD

[Simon Pierce @simonpierce]

@Anuranton 🤣🤣🤣

[Dr. Claire Simeone @Claire_Simeone]

Holy moly. @MarineMegafauna describes the newly developed process for underwater ultrasound and blood collection from #endangered whale sharks. (Hint: it involves a waterproof ultrasound unit, a jetpack, and a MacGyver'ed double syringe.)

[Simon Pierce @simonpierce]

@fortelabs Apple Notes is great; I use it a lot.

[Simon Pierce @simonpierce]

@LauraDuntsch Hi Laura! Still need anything?

[Simon Pierce @simonpierce]

@TomVierus Bottom left – single bull shark approaching from the left. Graphically strong, obvious shark in small thumbnail.

[Simon Pierce @simonpierce]

@halbrindley Alternative title: "If they fits, they sits"

[Simon Pierce @simonpierce]

@halbrindley Congratulations Hal! Looks amazing :D

[Simon Pierce @simonpierce]

@Alifa_Haque @EdOceanLeaders @OxfordBiology @NatureBasedSols @BAS_News @HeatherKoldewey @RachieCav @NathalieSeddon Congratulations Alifa, that's great!

[Simon Pierce @simonpierce]

@golrizghahraman That face tho 🤣