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🐋 One or many? Exploring the population groups of Earth's largest animal: the Antarctic blue whale. 📉Hunted nearly to extinction in the 20th century, a new study by PhD student, Zoe Rand, looks into population groups, recovery, and conservation. 👉fish.uw.edu/2024/11/one-or…

Julian Olden, a Professor at @UW SAFS, has been chosen as one of 10 scientists to serve on the inaugural External Science Advisory Board (ESAB) for @nature_org. "I’m very excited to help inform the science & conservation practices of TNC", Julian said. fish.uw.edu/2024/11/julian…

Congrats @anna__nisi and @GlobalFishWatch on your latest research being featured in The Guardian!

What a privilege to attend the Symposium on Tribal Fisheries at @UW_SAFS @UWEnvironment! 🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟 Sincere thanks to the panelists for sharing their stories and wisdom and to the organizers for bringing us all together 👏

The 7th best global university, as ranked by UW News and World Report. 👨‍🎓 👩‍🎓

🌊@MarineMantegna shares her work gathering critical data to support the health of the ocean & the health of communities. A @UW SAFS grad, Chris is a champion of bringing together diverse perspectives to "do the same thing, and see how we do it together." youtu.be/VLLocGcP9S8?fe…

Enriching 3 days @UTAustin! Gave 3 talks, joined a field visit, and met amazing environmental historians & linguists. Shared my @FulbrightPrgrm Postdoc work on freshwater megafauna. Grateful to Fulbright for the OLF award, @USIEF, @IIEglobal, and amazing mentors & lab @UW_SAFS!

🎖️Have you checked out our Awards & Honors page? 🌟From SAFS scholarships to global organization awards, & everything in between, we love to celebrate our community. 🥇Won an award, been recognized for your work, or received a scholarship? Let us know! fish.uw.edu/awards

🍁 What is the US @EPA's role in improving aquatic ecosystem health? 🎤 Find out from this week's speaker for our SAFS Seminar: Mark Jankowski, an ecotoxicologist and senior science advisor. 🗓️ Thursday 14 November 🕓 4pm 📍 FSH 102 Full abstract 👉fish.uw.edu/departmental-s…

🐟In a new blog by @Longlivekings, they share results from post-restoration monitoring undertaken by the @UW Wetland Ecosystem Team. 🏞️Monitoring efforts measure fish presence & density, insect abundance, & fish feeding habits within the restored area. 🐠lltk.org/juvenile-salmo…

Chris Mantegna is a third year @UW_SAFS grad student leading a mentorship program to train students in marine science and conservation and create “an inclusive environment where students feel part of the community." washington.edu/boundless/turn… #BeBoundless #GoHuskies

🪱 Introducing kids to the world of parasites! 📙 In a chat about her new book, SAFS Professor @DrChelseaLWood sat down with @uwnews to discuss how the book is introducing parasites in a fun, informative, and engaging way for children. Full story👇 washington.edu/news/2024/10/3…

📢Back next week is the #SAFSGrads Symposium📢 🐠🐙🐻‍❄️A full day showcasing the breadth of research underway at SAFS, led by SAFS #graduatestudents. 🪸🪼🦞Lightning talks, poster session, social event & more. Find out more & stay tuned for the program👇 fish.uw.edu/graduate-stude…

🍁Seattle's Waterfront Park, which hosts an eco-engineered seawall helping juvenile 🐟 salmon in their migration, features in the @nytimes 'Four Must-See Parks in Fall'. 👇Read the full story for how the @UW Wetland Ecosystem Team worked on the seawall nytimes.com/2024/11/02/art…

🌵🏜️💛 Just returned from an unforgettable week @ the #2024NDiSTEM conference! 🌵✨Connecting with folks share both scientific & cultural backgrounds close to my own 🌄🧡 🌞 Thanks to @UWEnvironment & @SACNAS ! 🌵🌞💛 #SACNAS2024

@UW_SAFS researcher Chelsea Wood reveals ‘everything you (n)ever wanted to know’ about parasites in new children’s book. #UWEnvironment washington.edu/news/2024/10/3…

🐟Taking place next week! More info ⤵️ fish.uw.edu/2024/10/2024-p…

New story for #PolarBearWeek. More bad news for #Arctic polar bears. New @UW-led study indicates the injuries appear to be an "unexpected consequence of #ClimateChange" as conditions continue to change in warming Arctic. @PolarBears @KristinLaidre @UW_SAFS theweathernetwork.com/en/news/nature…

Polar bears in some parts of the high Arctic are developing ice buildup and related injuries to their feet. The changes appear to be an unexpected consequence of climate change and a warming Arctic. The study was led by @KristinLaidre @UW_SAFS More: washington.edu/news/2024/10/2…

🍁 This Thursday we're joined by our very own Jessica Gephart who will be speaking about: 🎣 Evolution of US Aquatic Food Consumption & Trade. 🎤 Join us in person as this week we will *not* be recording: 🗓️ Thursday 31 Oct 🕓 4pm 📍 FSH 102 See you 🔜! #NationalSeafoodMonth