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A roadmap towards monitoring walruses from space
Abstract. Walruses (Odobenus rosmarus) are experiencing rapid habitat change, concomitant with dramatic sea ice declines in the Arctic. Reduction in sea ic
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February 14, 2026 at 8:10 PM
domroche.bsky.social
This is really unfortunate... ICESJMS no longer accepting pre-printed articles.

'exclusive' high-quality content = pay to publish?

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April 23, 2026 at 3:23 PM
evathorstad.bsky.social
Invading and range-expanding pink salmon inform management actions for marine species on the move: new paper in @icesmarine.bsky.social ICES J Marine Science academic.oup.com/icesjms/adva... @profcolinbean.bsky.social @jaakkoerkinaro.bsky.social @jalangan.bsky.social @ninanatureresearch.bsky.social
Photo of pink salmon male
January 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
seamammalresearch.bsky.social
Another great SMRU poster at #BES2025 by Dr Faye Moyes. Check out the paper ok UK marine mammal bycatch here: academic.oup.com/icesjms/arti...
December 17, 2025 at 7:49 AM
whysharksmatter.bsky.social
Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) behaviour at a Nordmøre grid academic.oup.com/icesjms/arti... "Large Greenland sharks (Somniosus microcephalus) commonly enter bottom trawls, and in some cases this results in unintended bycatch "
July 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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A century of marine pollution research academic.oup.com/icesjms/arti...
A century of marine pollution research
Abstract. Over the past century, marine pollution research has evolved from localized observational studies to a globally coordinated scientific framework
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May 19, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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Remote underwater video for monitoring reef fish spawning aggregations
Abstract. Fish spawning aggregations (FSAs) are critical events in the life cycle of many commercially and ecologically important species, yet FSAs are oft
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January 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
etspencer.bsky.social
Fun new paper documenting deep-sea fishes off Puerto Rico. The paper documents some interesting observations, including how diversity changes with depth & even how cusk eels are an important but understudied part of abyssal & hadal communities. 🦑🐟🌊

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January 22, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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Quantitative estimates of contact with seafloor habitats by longline trap and hook fishing gear
Abstract. Despite increasing calls for sustainability and ecosystem objectives to manage fishing gear interactions with benthic habitat there are few quant
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March 9, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Unintended and overlooked consequences of exclusionary marine conservation
Abstract. Marine conservation efforts, often through top-down marine protected areas (MPAs), have typically prioritized biodiversity over the needs and rig
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January 27, 2025 at 9:47 PM
mojoshark.bsky.social
My first #FlatSharkFriday post in quite a while! November fieldwork in the Gulf of Maine is no joke, but I was excited to contribute to this 2020 tagging study on thorny skates. 🦈 🦑
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A tagged thorny skate. PC: T. Curtis
December 6, 2024 at 8:53 PM
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May 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Ecology and life history of baleen whales inform climate change vulnerabilities and priorities for future monitoring academic.oup.com/icesjms/arti... 🧪🌎🦑
Ecology and life history of baleen whales inform climate change vulnerabilities and priorities for future monitoring
Abstract. Baleen whales are key consumers in marine habitats that serve as vectors of nutrients, but their populations have been slow to recover from past
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March 29, 2026 at 5:28 PM
jalangan.bsky.social
Check out our new paper in @icesmarine.bsky.social! academic.oup.com/icesjms/adva.. on management of pink salmon in expanding Arctic and invaded Atlantic ranges! Great to work with this international team!
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January 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Global synthesis reveals that artificial reef units consistently augment fish assemblages academic.oup.com/icesjms/arti...
Global synthesis reveals that artificial reef units consistently augment fish assemblages
Abstract. Artificial reef units (ARUs) are increasingly deployed along coastlines to mitigate losses of coastal habitat and biodiversity by attracting exis
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September 16, 2026 at 5:28 PM
whysharksmatter.bsky.social
The science behind recent fishery closures to protect penguins.

H/T @urbanedgesharks.bsky.social

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Commercial fishery no-take zones for African penguins minimize fisheries losses at the expense of conservation gains
Abstract. The African penguin population has declined precipitously in recent decades, and if current rates of decline persist, this species could become e
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March 25, 2025 at 11:46 AM
trevorabranch.bsky.social
Cannibalism should be included when managing fisheries
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February 12, 2026 at 7:18 PM
hbrowman.bsky.social
@icesmarine.bsky.social - Join us in celebrating by submitting an article to the 100th anniversary issue! Call for papers: academic.oup.com/icesjms/page... - Cartoon by Bas Kohler
September 2, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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Lessons from Lyme Bay (UK) to inform policy, management, and monitoring of Marine Protected Areas

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January 17, 2024 at 1:55 PM
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Why should scientists lead? To underpin policy on marine and polar ecosystems
Abstract. I recount my personal history, beginning as a young fisherman, becoming an academic fisheries biologist, and ultimately a leader of institutions
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July 7, 2024 at 10:32 PM
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Effective protection of essential fish habitat requires understanding fish spatial ecology - lessons learnt from protected European bass nursery areas
Abstract. Spatial management is a widely used technique to protect sessile species or habitats. Protection of essential fish habitat is increasingly being
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April 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
onebenthic.bsky.social
🌊 New research out now in ICES Journal of Marine Science!
Using #OneBenthic, we reveal large-scale spatial patterns in marine epifaunal communities. One of four #Cefas papers under OWEC POSEIDON.

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#BenthicEcology #POSEIDON #OWEC #ICESJMS
January 7, 2026 at 10:02 AM
trevorabranch.bsky.social
Hilborn: most foregone food from marine fisheries is from underfishing and not overfishing
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Measuring the effectiveness of fisheries management to sustainably produce food
Abstract. The objectives of fisheries management are diverse and include production of food, employment, and profit while protecting marine species and the
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January 13, 2025 at 3:33 AM
ananuno.bsky.social
Useful examples of unintended and overlooked consequences of exclusionary marine conservation illustrated in new "ICES Journal of Marine Science" paper by Lopes et al academic.oup.com/icesjms/adva... @icesmarine.bsky.social
January 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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NEW PAPER: Survival and recovery of three shark species in North-East Atlantic recreational fisheries.

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Survival and recovery of three shark species in North-East Atlantic recreational fisheries
Abstract. Understanding how sharks respond to catch and release (C&R) recreational fisheries is an important requirement for effective management. Post
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November 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM