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Amanda E Bates @AmandaEBates

lover of wilderness & adventure, Impact Chair in Ocean Ecosystem Change and Conservation (Mum, she/her)

Joined August 2014
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Amanda E Bates retweeted
Inês Martins@InesISMartins
7 Sep 2023
📢Really happy to share our new paper “Widespread shifts in body size within populations and assemblages” published today in @ScienceMagazine @NewsfromScience #ScienceResearch doi.org/10.1126/science.adg6… a🧵👇

Widespread shifts in body size within populations and assemblages

Analysis of plant and animal communities spanning from 1960 to 2020 and across six taxon groups reveals prevailing decreases in body size.

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Great work by @PhilipErm showing how protected areas can increase biodiversity even when accounting for the extra fishing they cause outside reserves. The presence of, and caring about, sensitive species drives the result. Caveats/assumptions 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.202…

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Amanda E Bates retweeted
Thomas Mayo@thomasmayo23
29 Jul 2023
“I am buoyed by the upswell of activity for yes across the nation. We are almost at 20,000 volunteers and the numbers are rising rapidly, by the day.” Read my latest opinion piece in the @GuardianAus. theguardian.com/commentisfre…

Australians I talk to are optimistic about the voice – even in the face of fear and misinformation...

It is true that our task is not easy, but I am confident that we can win the referendum for an Indigenous voice to parliament

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So you have been accused of being a bully...? Now what? As a professor, I have witnessed 5 cases recently where a mentor or colleague was accused of harassing and bullying someone else. In 3 cases, accused individuals reflected and responded, what do I need to change?
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Point 4. While there may be cases where arguing against accusations of bullying may be grounded, in every case I have seen, supporting lab or project mates silently agree, but are conflict adverse.
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If you are told you are bully, especially as a Prof, I really urge that you take the approach of "what can I learn"...and move on! We are here to do science. Taking feedback responsibility is a part of being a good team player.
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ResourcesLegacyFund
@ResourcesLF
28 Jul 2023
"It is now time to enter a new phase ... where Indigenous knowledge and expertise isn’t just celebrated but Indigenous peoples have the resources and space to lead." @ILInationhood @valeriecourtois news.mongabay.com/2023/07/ma…

Making space for Indigenous leadership is crucial for conservation (commentary)

Summer in the Northern Hemisphere has brought record-shattering heat waves and unchecked wildfires that shroud urban centers in smoke. These climate impacts endanger human health, and they also...

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UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)@UBCoceans
21 Jul 2023
Specific combinations of #ocean protection are beneficial for ecology and socio-economic futures. @DrRashidSumaila and @IlyassDahmouni used #gametheory models to explore the impact of #MPAs on and #fishing stocks & strategies oceans.ubc.ca/2023/07/20/spe… @FisheryEconomic
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Amanda E Bates retweeted
Marc Benioff
@Benioff
11 Jul 2023
We need an urgent moratorium on deep sea mining before AI-based robots are at the bottom of the Ocean are digging out nodules with unintended consequences to our ecosystems from the release of toxic metals & mining waste. ❤️🐟 bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Deep Sea Mining Threatens $5.5 Billion Tuna Industry, Study Finds

Climate change is driving tuna toward toward the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, a region of the Pacific Ocean targeted for the mining of valuable metals.

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Amanda E Bates retweeted
Kil Hltaanuwaay@KilHltaanuwaay
6 Jul 2023
This was such an incredible opportunity and developed connections with some amazing individuals! Highly recommend this course 🐟🪸🦀
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Amanda E Bates retweeted
NSERC / CRSNG
@NSERC_CRSNG
4 Jul 2023
📣 The presidents of Canada's federal research granting agencies announce a review of the Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications. Details: ▶ tinyurl.com/svm6y3vm #OpenAccess #Research
IMAGE: Orange background with lock visual in white. Text "REVIEW" in white with a red background on top left. Text "Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications" in black at bottom left.

ALT IMAGE: Orange background with lock visual in white. Text "REVIEW" in white with a red background on top left. Text "Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications" in black at bottom left.

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Amanda E Bates retweeted
Peter C. Kjærgaard@PCKjaergaard
27 Jun 2023
JOB ALERT: We are looking for a visionary Deputy Museum Director of Research and Full Professor with a strong track-record. Join us on a journey to transform how we think about the natural world as we build an entirely new museum @NHM_Denmark candidate.hr-manager.net/App…
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I just got my UVic assessment for my scholarly performance. My overall assessment is that I "MEET EXPECTATIONS". Do I laugh or cry?
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Sofie Vranken@vranken_sofie
4 Jul 2023
After years of work, we finally present you AlgaeTraits.org, a (European) seaweed trait database and subportal of @WRMarineSpecies! Including 45 175 records for 21 traits and counting! Now published in @ESSD_journal 👉 essd.copernicus.org/articles…

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