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Dr Rachel Hale Marine Biologist

@seafloorscience.bsky.social

Dr of small crawly things that live on the ocean floor. I study what they do, how they do it, and how they respond to disturbance, including climate change. Marine Biologist, Ocean Optimist, Invert Advocate, "Worm Girl" Opinions mine. She/her

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Do you listen to This Podcast Will Kill You? My fave at the moment.

19.11.2025 06:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Support Dr Siouxsie After She Supported Us! | PledgeMe Support Dr Siouxsie to recover some of the money she spent fighting her legal case to protect employees experiencing online abuse

Folks, people who appreciated Siouxsie's work during the pandemic and/or who like free speech and academic freedom should help out here if they can. And that's all of us, one way or another, right?
www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...

01.11.2025 04:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 87    ๐Ÿ” 43    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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30.10.2025 23:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Everyone, hail the Pumpkin King! ๐ŸŽƒ

While we were scanning a larvacean with lasers to create a 3D model of the animal, we noticed a jack-o-lantern-like face appear for just a split second. We decided to nickname this the jack-o-larvacean as our underwater mascot for Halloween. ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿงช๐ŸŽฎ

29.10.2025 19:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A half finished latchhook rug of a fish.

A half finished latchhook rug of a fish.

Bit late for #SundayFishSketch (and not a sketch, and not finished), but it is (or will be, eventually) an Opah! But boy is it taking forever.

27.10.2025 07:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 39    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Nelson locations took days to come out for the recent case.

27.10.2025 05:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#nzpol

For context: Total cost of all reparations paid to Mฤori for land confiscations to date = $2.7 billion

Total cost of the economic lunacy of this government reinstating mortgage interest deductions to landlords =ย $2.9 billion (over 4 yrs), plus $760 million every single year thereafter

27.10.2025 01:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 106    ๐Ÿ” 56    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

The number of anti-vaxx or "it didn't kill my dad's friends cats uncles best friend so we'll all be fine" people in Nelson is really stressing me out tbh.

27.10.2025 05:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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12. Measles - Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Building the future of health

It is also funded for those who do not have two documented measles vaccines - you don't have to be eligible for free healthcare (scroll down to funded vaccines: www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-p...)

27.10.2025 02:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Aotearoa , new Zealand - MMR vaccine is free for anyone aged under 18, and for people over 18 eligible for free healthcare. please visit your local chemist that offers vaccinations & see if you had 2 doses. If not please get vaccinated. Protect yourself and people who canโ€™t get vaccinated #nz

26.10.2025 21:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 119    ๐Ÿ” 54    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Sometimes Bluey is at their daycare. Both Bingos and Blueys.

27.10.2025 05:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ™ wouldn't it be so nice if we could turn it all around

27.10.2025 04:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just want to say that I saw Glendon's repost of this skeet and thought, yes I want to see more of this on my skyline, and clocked through to your profile and your artwork is so beautiful. Thanks for posting.

27.10.2025 03:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

CHONKY

21.10.2025 17:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oooof that is sweaty. Ok I can kinda see it. 22 sounds v pleasant after that.

21.10.2025 06:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

WHAT

21.10.2025 04:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Government told to prepare for 2C warming by 2050 The Climate Change Committee said the UK should make climate change adaptions beyond the Paris Agreement.

My son was 1 when leaders pledged to keep warming below 1.5C.

By his 11th birthday even 2C is dead.

Iโ€™m lost for words at the scale of this betrayal.

15.10.2025 07:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 467    ๐Ÿ” 189    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6
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Carbon dioxide levels increase by record amount to new highs in 2024

Why can't we do better than this?
What will be left for our kids?
I don't want this to be my legacy. If there are still people even around to remember us at all.

"Carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere soared by a record amount to new highs in 2024"

wmo.int/news/media-c...

16.10.2025 06:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ok well not a *true* crab but crab frend shaped

16.10.2025 04:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A crab.

A crab.

Crab

16.10.2025 04:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I love/hate a deep sea mystery. And there are so many. V frustrating!!

14.10.2025 08:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A close up of the mystery organism/tube.

A close up of the mystery organism/tube.

Can just about make out some antennae/tentacles as it retreats.
Tube looks...fleshy?

14.10.2025 01:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Omg I miss weird (and tasty) crisp flavours. All the random Christmas ones in Aldi ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿค

11.10.2025 08:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An illustration about hydrostatic skeletons:
How do some squishy animals maintain their shape?
(Left to right: an earthworm, an anemone, an octopus, a jellyfish, and a nudibranch)
They have a skeletal system made of one or more water-filled chambers!
(Cross section of an earthworm and an octopus tentacle)
Water pressure inside keeps the chamber supported, like a water balloon!
Hydrostatic skeletons allow boneless animals to...
(An octopus in a bottle) Fit into tight spaces!
(A wiggling worm) Move quickly due to less weight!
(A planarian regrowing itself) Regenerate faster when injured!

An illustration about hydrostatic skeletons: How do some squishy animals maintain their shape? (Left to right: an earthworm, an anemone, an octopus, a jellyfish, and a nudibranch) They have a skeletal system made of one or more water-filled chambers! (Cross section of an earthworm and an octopus tentacle) Water pressure inside keeps the chamber supported, like a water balloon! Hydrostatic skeletons allow boneless animals to... (An octopus in a bottle) Fit into tight spaces! (A wiggling worm) Move quickly due to less weight! (A planarian regrowing itself) Regenerate faster when injured!

Not all skeletons are made of minerals or chitin
#skeletober #inktober #skeleton #hydroskeleton #invertebrates #education #art #SciArt

10.10.2025 21:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 103    ๐Ÿ” 20    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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#OAWeek will kick off on Monday, 13 Oct. at 7:00 UTC with a session led by the International CO2 Natural Analogues Network: โ€œICONA Research: From Understanding and Predicting to Actionโ€. ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿš๐ŸŒ Register for this free, virtual session today! tinyurl.com/ICONAOA25

06.10.2025 16:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒŠ GOA-ON is excited to invite you to OA Week 2025 โ€” a virtual forum showcasing OA knowledge from around the world!

๐Ÿ“… 13-17 October, 2025
๐ŸŒ Learn from over 50 international ocean acidification experts across 22 sessions!

๐Ÿ”— View the schedule and register for sessions here: tinyurl.com/OAW2025

01.10.2025 13:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿ“ขOcean Acidification Week will highlight OA knowledge from around the world, ranging from co-development of research and OA Education to Technology Development in OA Research and mCDR ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“ก๐Ÿซง

Find details on these and other sessions on our website: tinyurl.com/OAW2025

02.10.2025 17:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I live at the top of the South Island in New Zealand. There are eels everywhere here.

07.10.2025 16:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Lots of eels in a shallow river.

Lots of eels in a shallow river.

An abundance of eels at the bottom of my road!

06.10.2025 22:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 41    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I love how marine mammal sightings are always slightly disappointing but if you see a nudibranch it's genuinely the shit ๐Ÿฅน
Inverts will never be beat for sheer beauty.

29.09.2025 10:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 35    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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