vonda wareham

New tweeter, benthic biologist/researcher, communicator of deep sea science, conservation advocate, coral/sponge lover & proud Newfoundlander. Opinions my own

[vonda wareham @vonda_wareham]

@DFO_NL @DFO_MPO Dear Greenland, what an amazing gem you have beneath your seas. It's beautiful, diverse, abundant, and until today hidden. I feel so privileged to witness it's beauty first hand. Hide no more my beloved Lophelia your secret garden is about to be shared xo

[MBARI @MBARI_News]

The mushroom soft coral (Heteropolypus ritteri) is one of the nicest neighbors in the deep sea!

[DFO_NL @DFO_NL]

1/2 Corals and sponges are integral to healthy ecosystems, providing habitat and nurseries for many marine species.

[DFO_NL @DFO_NL]

1/2 Last year, the #DFONL Benthic Ecology team and #DFOScience donated 572 specimens of cold-water corals & sponges to @MuseumofNature.

[DFO_NL @DFO_NL]

2/2 We’re thrilled to play a part in contributing knowledge about marine biodiversity by sharing these samples and adding to the Museum’s national collection.

[Museum of Nature @MuseumofNature]

Wow! Hundreds of cold-water #corals and sponges have been donated to our national collections by @DFO_NL scientists. These specimens and their data can now be studied by scientists worldwide as indicators of #ocean biodiversity. @IocUnesco Learn more: https://t.co/ptmw3nUIVP

[Newfoundland Power @NFPower]

Conditions have rapidly deteriorated in St. John’s/Eastern Newfoundland with winds well in excess of 110 km. Blizzard conditions, zero visibility and blocked roads are making conditions hazardous for our crews.

[vonda wareham @vonda_wareham]

Welcome to Petty Harbour, Newfoundland Labrador @JustinTrudeau from our #deepsea community... we’ve been busy helping protect #corals & #sponges thanks to you! @7IDSCS @DSBSoc @NAFO @DFO_Science

[vonda wareham @vonda_wareham]

Congratulations Bárbara Neves! Best presentation for young career scientists. Soft #corals are important too as nurseries #7IDSCS @DSBSoc @FishOceansCAN

[Fisheries and Oceans @FishOceansCAN]

Discover Canada’s newest #MarineProtectedArea – Laurentian Channel, located off the south coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. It's the first that will benefit from our new protection standards. https://t.co/NqqeISvxRJ

[Dr. Jess Gordon @SymbioticUandMe]

One of the smallest Acanella we’ve got for our #PopGen study. I didn’t know that they could be found as shallow as 73 meters. We now have several very very shallow populations. #SmallButMightyImportant #DeepSea #CanWeStillCallItDeepSea?

[ACEP @ACEP_ZA]

Vast seapen fields around the submarine canyon margins in @iSimangalisoZA. ACEP Canyon Connections project.

[vonda wareham @vonda_wareham]

Love it too #bestsongever @sdfuller @nadinewells @DFO_NL https://t.co/flOoYR29tG

[Nadine Wells @nadinewells]

This is awesome on so many levels!@DFO_NL @vonda_wareham https://t.co/JJPyJXINYb

[Dr Max Liboiron @MaxLiboiron]

"Despite the doom and gloom news reports, 41 per cent of all fish species studied in published research don't appear to ingest plastics."
https://t.co/q2abCXxhLE

[Nadine Wells @nadinewells]

Who says Newfoundlanders have the most fun at conferences? #wcmb2018 @LetsFishSmarter @vonda_wareham @CorinnaFavaro @KristaDBaker @ferndove

[Nadine Wells @nadinewells]

I’ll be giving a talk about all the work that scientists in Canada have done to identify and describe Ecologically and Biologically Significant Areas (#EBSAs) tomorrow at #WCMB2018. Would love to see you there at 10:30am in the EBSA session! @DFO_NL @DFO_Science

[sdfuller @sdfuller]

Another great steps towards better protection of our oceans ! @EAC_Marine @DLeBlancNB @JustinTrudeau @cathmckenna https://t.co/n6Q8e47R3e

[vonda wareham @vonda_wareham]

Canada has 7 new protected areas in the deep sea :) Love it! https://t.co/dAv3HSCsg9

[Fisheries and Oceans @FishOceansCAN]

7 new marine refuges off the coasts of Nunavut and Newfoundland and Labrador will protect corals, sponges, and habitats important to species like Atlantic cod and narwhal https://t.co/1CSsmf16jj

[EAC Marine @EAC_Marine]

All bottom fishing activity, including traps, longlines, gillnets and bottom trawls will be prohibited. These measures protect just over 2.5% of Canada’s ocean habitat and bring us closer to our international commitment of 10% by 2020 @DFO_MPO @DLeBlancNB https://t.co/pL1RYpvqrm

[WWF SciComm @WWFCA_SciComm]

Mind = blown. "95 per cent of all plastic value is lost after only a single use." https://t.co/vaaIDSLHrY