An estimated 180,000 giant tortoises live on Aldabra Atoll, the highest estimate ever made. The study, led by the Seychelles Islands Foundation and the University of Exeter, is the first rigorous atoll-wide estimate. doi.org/10.1002/ece3... #ExeterCEC
Photos: Christopher N. Kaiser-Bunbury
Photos: Christopher N. Kaiser-Bunbury
October 18, 2026 at 11:11 AM
An estimated 180,000 giant tortoises live on Aldabra Atoll, the highest estimate ever made. The study, led by the Seychelles Islands Foundation and the University of Exeter, is the first rigorous atoll-wide estimate. doi.org/10.1002/ece3... #ExeterCEC
Photos: Christopher N. Kaiser-Bunbury
Photos: Christopher N. Kaiser-Bunbury
Even if #plasticpollution stopped tomorrow, turtles would be dealing with the repercussions for centuries, writes @katherinejwu.com for @theatlantic.bsky.social
The article includes a quote from @uniofexeter.bsky.social scientist Prof @brendangodley.bsky.social
#COP28 #ExeterCEC #ExeterMarine 🌏🧪🦑🐢
The article includes a quote from @uniofexeter.bsky.social scientist Prof @brendangodley.bsky.social
#COP28 #ExeterCEC #ExeterMarine 🌏🧪🦑🐢
Plastic Has Changed Sea Turtles Forever
Even if plastic pollution stopped tomorrow, turtles would be dealing with the repercussions for centuries—at least.
www.theatlantic.com
November 20, 2023 at 12:05 PM
Even if #plasticpollution stopped tomorrow, turtles would be dealing with the repercussions for centuries, writes @katherinejwu.com for @theatlantic.bsky.social
The article includes a quote from @uniofexeter.bsky.social scientist Prof @brendangodley.bsky.social
#COP28 #ExeterCEC #ExeterMarine 🌏🧪🦑🐢
The article includes a quote from @uniofexeter.bsky.social scientist Prof @brendangodley.bsky.social
#COP28 #ExeterCEC #ExeterMarine 🌏🧪🦑🐢
As a result of the study, local rules were changed in May 2023 to ban trading of 15 species
@exetermarine.bsky.social @brendangodley.bsky.social #Exetermarine #ExeterCEC
Full study here 👇
@exetermarine.bsky.social @brendangodley.bsky.social #Exetermarine #ExeterCEC
Full study here 👇
Diversity and distribution of elasmobranchs in the coastal waters of Cyprus: using bycatch data to i...
Loss of biodiversity in marine ecosystems is a globally acknowledged problem. To address this and avoid extinctions, improved conservation is required to protect and restore our oceans. Elasmobranch s...
www.frontiersin.org
November 6, 2023 at 11:35 AM
As a result of the study, local rules were changed in May 2023 to ban trading of 15 species
@exetermarine.bsky.social @brendangodley.bsky.social #Exetermarine #ExeterCEC
Full study here 👇
@exetermarine.bsky.social @brendangodley.bsky.social #Exetermarine #ExeterCEC
Full study here 👇
Urbanisation threatens ecological health of South China’s Greater Bay Area - new study by CHUK & @uniofexeter.bsky.social @exetermarine.bsky.social
Full paper 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
🌏🦑🧪 #ExeterCEC #ExeterMarine
Press release 👇
Full paper 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
🌏🦑🧪 #ExeterCEC #ExeterMarine
Press release 👇
Urbanisation threatens ecological health of South China’s Greater Bay Area
Rapid urbanisation in South China’s Greater Bay Area poses a significant threat to the ecological well-being of Deep Bay and its surrounding wetlands, new research shows. The study, by the Chinese U...
news.exeter.ac.uk
November 3, 2023 at 12:46 PM
Urbanisation threatens ecological health of South China’s Greater Bay Area - new study by CHUK & @uniofexeter.bsky.social @exetermarine.bsky.social
Full paper 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
🌏🦑🧪 #ExeterCEC #ExeterMarine
Press release 👇
Full paper 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
🌏🦑🧪 #ExeterCEC #ExeterMarine
Press release 👇
ISRAs are not laws or restrictions, but highlight areas of global ecological importance for shark species.
Read the research here: lnkd.in/d4R7_JMK
#ExeterCEC #ExeterMarine #conservation #sharkresearch
Read the research here: lnkd.in/d4R7_JMK
#ExeterCEC #ExeterMarine #conservation #sharkresearch
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October 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
ISRAs are not laws or restrictions, but highlight areas of global ecological importance for shark species.
Read the research here: lnkd.in/d4R7_JMK
#ExeterCEC #ExeterMarine #conservation #sharkresearch
Read the research here: lnkd.in/d4R7_JMK
#ExeterCEC #ExeterMarine #conservation #sharkresearch
Day five on our Azores undergraduate field trip!
A morning on the RIB deploying BRUVs (exciting BRUV footage coming soon!) and watching dolphins, sei whales and sperm whales, followed by a beach microplastic activity in the afternoon!
#ExeterCEC #MarineBiology #BRUV #Dolphins #Whales #Azores
A morning on the RIB deploying BRUVs (exciting BRUV footage coming soon!) and watching dolphins, sei whales and sperm whales, followed by a beach microplastic activity in the afternoon!
#ExeterCEC #MarineBiology #BRUV #Dolphins #Whales #Azores
September 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Day five on our Azores undergraduate field trip!
A morning on the RIB deploying BRUVs (exciting BRUV footage coming soon!) and watching dolphins, sei whales and sperm whales, followed by a beach microplastic activity in the afternoon!
#ExeterCEC #MarineBiology #BRUV #Dolphins #Whales #Azores
A morning on the RIB deploying BRUVs (exciting BRUV footage coming soon!) and watching dolphins, sei whales and sperm whales, followed by a beach microplastic activity in the afternoon!
#ExeterCEC #MarineBiology #BRUV #Dolphins #Whales #Azores
Photo dump from day three of our Azores undergraduate field trip!
#ExeterCEC #MarineBiology #Azores #Fisheries #Faial
#ExeterCEC #MarineBiology #Azores #Fisheries #Faial
September 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Photo dump from day three of our Azores undergraduate field trip!
#ExeterCEC #MarineBiology #Azores #Fisheries #Faial
#ExeterCEC #MarineBiology #Azores #Fisheries #Faial
Are you a current student with us and want a part-time job running our social media platforms?
Our social media manager position is up for grabs!
If you’re interested, contact Chris Laing (C.G.Laing@exeter.ac.uk) for all enquiries and applications!
#ExeterCEC #StudentJobs #SocialMedia
Our social media manager position is up for grabs!
If you’re interested, contact Chris Laing (C.G.Laing@exeter.ac.uk) for all enquiries and applications!
#ExeterCEC #StudentJobs #SocialMedia
August 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Are you a current student with us and want a part-time job running our social media platforms?
Our social media manager position is up for grabs!
If you’re interested, contact Chris Laing (C.G.Laing@exeter.ac.uk) for all enquiries and applications!
#ExeterCEC #StudentJobs #SocialMedia
Our social media manager position is up for grabs!
If you’re interested, contact Chris Laing (C.G.Laing@exeter.ac.uk) for all enquiries and applications!
#ExeterCEC #StudentJobs #SocialMedia
Photo credits: Andrew Whitworth
To read the full paper and learn more, visit: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
#ExeterCEC #Vulture #WildlifeConservation
To read the full paper and learn more, visit: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
#ExeterCEC #Vulture #WildlifeConservation
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
July 31, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Photo credits: Andrew Whitworth
To read the full paper and learn more, visit: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
#ExeterCEC #Vulture #WildlifeConservation
To read the full paper and learn more, visit: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
#ExeterCEC #Vulture #WildlifeConservation
Looking for a job in conservation? Look no further!
Visit the organisation’s website for more information and remember you can contact the careers hub for help with your applications!
#ExeterCEC #Conservation #ConservationJobs #NatureJobs #UKConservation
Visit the organisation’s website for more information and remember you can contact the careers hub for help with your applications!
#ExeterCEC #Conservation #ConservationJobs #NatureJobs #UKConservation
July 16, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Looking for a job in conservation? Look no further!
Visit the organisation’s website for more information and remember you can contact the careers hub for help with your applications!
#ExeterCEC #Conservation #ConservationJobs #NatureJobs #UKConservation
Visit the organisation’s website for more information and remember you can contact the careers hub for help with your applications!
#ExeterCEC #Conservation #ConservationJobs #NatureJobs #UKConservation
A wonderful first week with visiting marine biology students from the University of Khorfakkan!
We've explored the local area, learnt about marine research conducted at the UoE Centre for Ecology and Conservation and experienced both lab and field work.
#ExeterCEC #MarineBiology #Undergrad
We've explored the local area, learnt about marine research conducted at the UoE Centre for Ecology and Conservation and experienced both lab and field work.
#ExeterCEC #MarineBiology #Undergrad
July 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
A wonderful first week with visiting marine biology students from the University of Khorfakkan!
We've explored the local area, learnt about marine research conducted at the UoE Centre for Ecology and Conservation and experienced both lab and field work.
#ExeterCEC #MarineBiology #Undergrad
We've explored the local area, learnt about marine research conducted at the UoE Centre for Ecology and Conservation and experienced both lab and field work.
#ExeterCEC #MarineBiology #Undergrad
To learn more and read the full paper, visit: www.cell.com/current-biol...
#ExeterCEC #AnimalBehaviour #Orca #KillerWhale #MarineMammal
#ExeterCEC #AnimalBehaviour #Orca #KillerWhale #MarineMammal
Manufacture and use of allogrooming tools by wild killer whales
Michael Weiss and colleagues report on wild orcas using kelp as a tool for social
grooming.
www.cell.com
June 24, 2025 at 11:11 AM
To learn more and read the full paper, visit: www.cell.com/current-biol...
#ExeterCEC #AnimalBehaviour #Orca #KillerWhale #MarineMammal
#ExeterCEC #AnimalBehaviour #Orca #KillerWhale #MarineMammal
New Post Doc opportunity alert with the CGES!
This role will be working across two projects which have a focus on the climate and carbon: the Convex Seascape Survey and the European Space Agency!
Application deadline: 8th July 2025
jobs.exeter.ac.uk (ref: Q04845)
#ExeterCEC #MarineCarbon
This role will be working across two projects which have a focus on the climate and carbon: the Convex Seascape Survey and the European Space Agency!
Application deadline: 8th July 2025
jobs.exeter.ac.uk (ref: Q04845)
#ExeterCEC #MarineCarbon
June 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM
New Post Doc opportunity alert with the CGES!
This role will be working across two projects which have a focus on the climate and carbon: the Convex Seascape Survey and the European Space Agency!
Application deadline: 8th July 2025
jobs.exeter.ac.uk (ref: Q04845)
#ExeterCEC #MarineCarbon
This role will be working across two projects which have a focus on the climate and carbon: the Convex Seascape Survey and the European Space Agency!
Application deadline: 8th July 2025
jobs.exeter.ac.uk (ref: Q04845)
#ExeterCEC #MarineCarbon
Take part in survey about health risks of freshwater bathing!
To learn more and take the survey, visit: www.ecehh.org/news/health-...
#WildSwimming #RiverPollution #FreshwaterPollution #ExeterCEC
To learn more and take the survey, visit: www.ecehh.org/news/health-...
#WildSwimming #RiverPollution #FreshwaterPollution #ExeterCEC
June 17, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Take part in survey about health risks of freshwater bathing!
To learn more and take the survey, visit: www.ecehh.org/news/health-...
#WildSwimming #RiverPollution #FreshwaterPollution #ExeterCEC
To learn more and take the survey, visit: www.ecehh.org/news/health-...
#WildSwimming #RiverPollution #FreshwaterPollution #ExeterCEC
Join us for this week's CEC seminar!
This week's seminar speaker is Emma Cunningham from the The University of Edinburgh on "The impact of parasitism and disease in migratory seabird populations"
1PM, Thursday 19th June
Chapel Lecture Theatre
#Seabirds #ExeterCEC #WildlifeDisease
This week's seminar speaker is Emma Cunningham from the The University of Edinburgh on "The impact of parasitism and disease in migratory seabird populations"
1PM, Thursday 19th June
Chapel Lecture Theatre
#Seabirds #ExeterCEC #WildlifeDisease
June 16, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Join us for this week's CEC seminar!
This week's seminar speaker is Emma Cunningham from the The University of Edinburgh on "The impact of parasitism and disease in migratory seabird populations"
1PM, Thursday 19th June
Chapel Lecture Theatre
#Seabirds #ExeterCEC #WildlifeDisease
This week's seminar speaker is Emma Cunningham from the The University of Edinburgh on "The impact of parasitism and disease in migratory seabird populations"
1PM, Thursday 19th June
Chapel Lecture Theatre
#Seabirds #ExeterCEC #WildlifeDisease
Want the opportunity to win £200 (and more!) for your Cornish bird research?
cbwps.org.uk/about/vic-si...
Good luck!
#ExeterCEC #Cornwall #BirdResearch #Ornithology #Birds #UKBirds
cbwps.org.uk/about/vic-si...
Good luck!
#ExeterCEC #Cornwall #BirdResearch #Ornithology #Birds #UKBirds
June 15, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Want the opportunity to win £200 (and more!) for your Cornish bird research?
cbwps.org.uk/about/vic-si...
Good luck!
#ExeterCEC #Cornwall #BirdResearch #Ornithology #Birds #UKBirds
cbwps.org.uk/about/vic-si...
Good luck!
#ExeterCEC #Cornwall #BirdResearch #Ornithology #Birds #UKBirds
New Degree Alert!
Launching in September 2026 — BA/BSc (Hons) Global Sustainability
This pioneering course brings together science, humanities, and social sciences to tackle the world’s most urgent environmental and societal challenges.
Be part of the change.
www.exeter.ac.uk/study/
#ExeterCEC
Launching in September 2026 — BA/BSc (Hons) Global Sustainability
This pioneering course brings together science, humanities, and social sciences to tackle the world’s most urgent environmental and societal challenges.
Be part of the change.
www.exeter.ac.uk/study/
#ExeterCEC
June 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM
New Degree Alert!
Launching in September 2026 — BA/BSc (Hons) Global Sustainability
This pioneering course brings together science, humanities, and social sciences to tackle the world’s most urgent environmental and societal challenges.
Be part of the change.
www.exeter.ac.uk/study/
#ExeterCEC
Launching in September 2026 — BA/BSc (Hons) Global Sustainability
This pioneering course brings together science, humanities, and social sciences to tackle the world’s most urgent environmental and societal challenges.
Be part of the change.
www.exeter.ac.uk/study/
#ExeterCEC
New PhD Studentship Opportunity!
🎓 The de Freitas Studentship, Ref: 5469
📍 Location: Penryn Campus, University of Exeter, Cornwall
🗓️ Closing date for applications: Midday 11th June 2025
💻 For more information and to apply, visit: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...
#ExeterCEC #PhD #WaterQuality
🎓 The de Freitas Studentship, Ref: 5469
📍 Location: Penryn Campus, University of Exeter, Cornwall
🗓️ Closing date for applications: Midday 11th June 2025
💻 For more information and to apply, visit: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...
#ExeterCEC #PhD #WaterQuality
June 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
New PhD Studentship Opportunity!
🎓 The de Freitas Studentship, Ref: 5469
📍 Location: Penryn Campus, University of Exeter, Cornwall
🗓️ Closing date for applications: Midday 11th June 2025
💻 For more information and to apply, visit: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...
#ExeterCEC #PhD #WaterQuality
🎓 The de Freitas Studentship, Ref: 5469
📍 Location: Penryn Campus, University of Exeter, Cornwall
🗓️ Closing date for applications: Midday 11th June 2025
💻 For more information and to apply, visit: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...
#ExeterCEC #PhD #WaterQuality
Today is The International Day for Biodiversity 2025!
Celebrating all the work our community does in aid of biodiversity conservation as well as our students who are making their impact too.
🦤 #BiodiversityDay #BiodiversityConservation #WildlifeConservation #ExeterCEC
Celebrating all the work our community does in aid of biodiversity conservation as well as our students who are making their impact too.
🦤 #BiodiversityDay #BiodiversityConservation #WildlifeConservation #ExeterCEC
May 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Today is The International Day for Biodiversity 2025!
Celebrating all the work our community does in aid of biodiversity conservation as well as our students who are making their impact too.
🦤 #BiodiversityDay #BiodiversityConservation #WildlifeConservation #ExeterCEC
Celebrating all the work our community does in aid of biodiversity conservation as well as our students who are making their impact too.
🦤 #BiodiversityDay #BiodiversityConservation #WildlifeConservation #ExeterCEC
POV: you go to university in Cornwall
Your experience at university in Cornwall is like no other. Surfing in between lectures, exploring new walks through woodlands, and ending the day with a sunset on Gylly beach.
#ExeterCEC #UniofExeter #UKUni #UniversityLife
Your experience at university in Cornwall is like no other. Surfing in between lectures, exploring new walks through woodlands, and ending the day with a sunset on Gylly beach.
#ExeterCEC #UniofExeter #UKUni #UniversityLife
April 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
POV: you go to university in Cornwall
Your experience at university in Cornwall is like no other. Surfing in between lectures, exploring new walks through woodlands, and ending the day with a sunset on Gylly beach.
#ExeterCEC #UniofExeter #UKUni #UniversityLife
Your experience at university in Cornwall is like no other. Surfing in between lectures, exploring new walks through woodlands, and ending the day with a sunset on Gylly beach.
#ExeterCEC #UniofExeter #UKUni #UniversityLife
Want to be a field assistant in Sweden this summer?!
📑 Applications should include a motivation letter (1 page), a CV (detailing relevant experience), and contact information of two references. Send the above as a single PDF to b.tschirren@exeter.ac.uk by May 1st 2025.
🌍 #ExeterCEC #Internship
📑 Applications should include a motivation letter (1 page), a CV (detailing relevant experience), and contact information of two references. Send the above as a single PDF to b.tschirren@exeter.ac.uk by May 1st 2025.
🌍 #ExeterCEC #Internship
April 16, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Want to be a field assistant in Sweden this summer?!
📑 Applications should include a motivation letter (1 page), a CV (detailing relevant experience), and contact information of two references. Send the above as a single PDF to b.tschirren@exeter.ac.uk by May 1st 2025.
🌍 #ExeterCEC #Internship
📑 Applications should include a motivation letter (1 page), a CV (detailing relevant experience), and contact information of two references. Send the above as a single PDF to b.tschirren@exeter.ac.uk by May 1st 2025.
🌍 #ExeterCEC #Internship
This week’s CEC seminar is about thermal ecology and disease and is the last seminar of the term!
🧑🏫 Marta Shocket - disease ecologist working as a Lecturer in Ecology at Lancaster University - will present the seminar “Thermal Ecology of Infectious Disease”.
📅 27th March, 1PM
📍 DDM LTA
#ExeterCEC
🧑🏫 Marta Shocket - disease ecologist working as a Lecturer in Ecology at Lancaster University - will present the seminar “Thermal Ecology of Infectious Disease”.
📅 27th March, 1PM
📍 DDM LTA
#ExeterCEC
March 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM
This week’s CEC seminar is about thermal ecology and disease and is the last seminar of the term!
🧑🏫 Marta Shocket - disease ecologist working as a Lecturer in Ecology at Lancaster University - will present the seminar “Thermal Ecology of Infectious Disease”.
📅 27th March, 1PM
📍 DDM LTA
#ExeterCEC
🧑🏫 Marta Shocket - disease ecologist working as a Lecturer in Ecology at Lancaster University - will present the seminar “Thermal Ecology of Infectious Disease”.
📅 27th March, 1PM
📍 DDM LTA
#ExeterCEC
Happy International Seal Day!
🧑🔬 Dr Luis Huckstadt - senior lecturer with us and marine mammal researcher - tells us why seals are so important:
@luishuckstadt.bsky.social
🌍 #InternationalSealDay #ExeterCEC #SealResearch #SealConservation #MarineMammal #Seal #MarineBiology #ExeterMarine
🧑🔬 Dr Luis Huckstadt - senior lecturer with us and marine mammal researcher - tells us why seals are so important:
@luishuckstadt.bsky.social
🌍 #InternationalSealDay #ExeterCEC #SealResearch #SealConservation #MarineMammal #Seal #MarineBiology #ExeterMarine
March 22, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Happy International Seal Day!
🧑🔬 Dr Luis Huckstadt - senior lecturer with us and marine mammal researcher - tells us why seals are so important:
@luishuckstadt.bsky.social
🌍 #InternationalSealDay #ExeterCEC #SealResearch #SealConservation #MarineMammal #Seal #MarineBiology #ExeterMarine
🧑🔬 Dr Luis Huckstadt - senior lecturer with us and marine mammal researcher - tells us why seals are so important:
@luishuckstadt.bsky.social
🌍 #InternationalSealDay #ExeterCEC #SealResearch #SealConservation #MarineMammal #Seal #MarineBiology #ExeterMarine
Social media can help scientists track animal species as they relocate in response to climate change!
🦋 The new study – led by Nile Stephenson during their Evolution, Behaviour and Ecology Masters with us – examined posts about Jersey tiger moths on Instagram and Flickr.
#ExeterCEC #CitizenScience
🦋 The new study – led by Nile Stephenson during their Evolution, Behaviour and Ecology Masters with us – examined posts about Jersey tiger moths on Instagram and Flickr.
#ExeterCEC #CitizenScience
March 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Social media can help scientists track animal species as they relocate in response to climate change!
🦋 The new study – led by Nile Stephenson during their Evolution, Behaviour and Ecology Masters with us – examined posts about Jersey tiger moths on Instagram and Flickr.
#ExeterCEC #CitizenScience
🦋 The new study – led by Nile Stephenson during their Evolution, Behaviour and Ecology Masters with us – examined posts about Jersey tiger moths on Instagram and Flickr.
#ExeterCEC #CitizenScience
Join wildlife recorders at the 2nd annual Cornwall Recorder's Conference!
🎟️ Tickets online (www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2025-...) and lunch is included for those attending in person. There is also the option of attending remotely.
🧑🎓 Student code: STUDENTS10 for 10% off
#ExeterCEC
🎟️ Tickets online (www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2025-...) and lunch is included for those attending in person. There is also the option of attending remotely.
🧑🎓 Student code: STUDENTS10 for 10% off
#ExeterCEC
March 19, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Join wildlife recorders at the 2nd annual Cornwall Recorder's Conference!
🎟️ Tickets online (www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2025-...) and lunch is included for those attending in person. There is also the option of attending remotely.
🧑🎓 Student code: STUDENTS10 for 10% off
#ExeterCEC
🎟️ Tickets online (www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2025-...) and lunch is included for those attending in person. There is also the option of attending remotely.
🧑🎓 Student code: STUDENTS10 for 10% off
#ExeterCEC