Policy impact from Pyramids of Life 🌊
Our ecosystem-modelling work is in the Evidence Statement for the Celtic Sea & Western Channel pelagic FMP. Multispecies modelling in mizer explored food-web roles and “what-if” biomass change scenarios.
It was exciting to see my calibrated model put to use!
🌊Want to work supporting MASTS? Fancy working at the Scottish Oceans Institute in St Andrews, Scotland? [we work right by the beach!]
We currently have a full time position open for an administrative assistant. Deadline: 12 Jan
🔗 More info here: www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
Shouting out Ed Lavender et al.’s new paper in Science Advances 👇
Using animal tracking with particle algorithms to get much sharper maps of space use and residency for Critically Endangered flapper skate, and to evaluate MPA design.
Open access: doi.org/10.1126/scia...
A first for Cupar Sub Aqua Club in Loch Sunart - and only my second after several hundred UK dives - a spiny lobster/crawfish. Even familiar dives can throw up unusual surprises!
New paper finally out! We tested whether a 660 nm laser scanner, designed to automate crustacean data collection, affects prawn eyes 👁️🦐
📉 Single scans: no detectable issues
📈 Repeated scans: subtle tissue changes emerge
Open access in
@PLOSOne
👉https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0317706
Our paper, "Assessing the effect of 660nm laser imaging on crustacean eyes," is accepted in PLOS ONE! 🦐🔬
We explore how Class 3R lasers affect white-legged prawn eyes, paving the way for ethical, tech-driven, size-based stock assessment. 🌊
#FisheriesScience #Sustainability #PLOSOne
My 15 seconds of fame on the BBC SW Politics Show this morning (from a 10 minute interview!) The segment on the #pollack fishery starts at 13:30, I am on at 16:30 lnkd.in/e3WwGMnN Learn more about our Pollack FISP project here: lnkd.in/ejGA7pbv @thembauk.bsky.social @plymbiomarsci.bsky.social 🐟
At Pyramids of Life, we're working on a framework for creating size-spectrum Mizer models from diverse empirical data sources. By streamlining parameterisation and calibration, we're enabling more robust marine ecosystem insights. A paper and package are in progress - stay tuned! 🐟📊 #MarineScience
It'd be great to be added too, thanks!
Hello, BlueSky! After contemplation, I’ve decided to join this platform and start fresh. I’m here to rebuild my network and find meaningful interactions in a more pleasant online space. Looking forward to connecting over science, the marine environment, and big ol' hills!
