Dr Rachel Hale Marine Biologist

“Why Are We Funding This?” Long-standing myths about “silly science” have contributed to the reckless slashing of government-supported research.

My latest for American Scientist Magazine helps give scientists the tools to fight back against politicized charges that our research is silly or pointless- tools that will work whether you’re asked “why are we funding this” from your asshole uncle at Thanksgiving or an asshole US Senator.
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Scholarships Scholarships available to both Masters and undergraduate students in the fields of fisheries science and marine biology.

Recruiting PhD: Population Connectivity and Biological Assessment of Non-Target Fisheries Species in the Ross Sea

You could hang out with us in our pretty little office in Nelson!

See link for contact details:
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Honestly you should have written "you're pedantry bot" and you would have found out

Social media for fisheries science and management professionals: How to use Bluesky and Instagram, and why you should ABSTRACT. Social media tools have revolutionized how people communicate with one another. A 2018 paper in Fisheries summarized the use of Twitter, Facebook

My paper "Social media for fisheries science and management professionals: How to use Bluesky and Instagram, and why you should" is formally published in an issue.

It's a how-to guide to using Bluesky, the first ever published in the scientific literature! 🧪🦑🌎🐟

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Excellent! I agree with him.
Let's get this happening in Aotearoa!

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Beach bodies are OUT. Bog bodies are IN. We just wanna rot.

How dare people want to...*checks notes*....live.

University of Vienna is looking for a Sedimentologist. ⚒️
If you are in the field, I so no reason not to apply, Vienna is amazing.

Great news!

Excellent celebrations!

A spam invitation to submit my manuscript with the email subject "Submit your manuscript ***&&$$!!!"

I mean I know my current advanced draft is overdue, but yeesh!

#WormWednesday! (It's worm day everyday)

For those who can't/don't want to DM me

Finding a way to make them rhyme/sing them or making/finding specific memorable examples from them. Or just practice practice practice.

We are not.

Black ink drawing of a many-legged worm-like animal with charming curly antennae and chunky little legs. Handwritten text reads: Velvet worms (phylum Onychophora, for "carrying claws") walk softly towards their unsuspecting prey on their foot pads. This troglobiotic (care-dwelling) species lacks both eyes and pigment. white Cave Velvet worm (Peripatopris alba) #InsertAnInvert 6 Subterranean (underground)

Velvet worms are the cutest. Here's another little dude with 3 observations on iNat. :)

#InsertAnInvert2024 in 2025

As a glasses wearer I’ve always felt a little discriminated against when it comes to lab health and safety

Omg

Do it!

@etilic.bsky.social would be the one to ask here. I have no idea.

Oh no

This photo that you’re all sharing is wildlife harassment from a serial wildlife harasser. There is absolutely no reason for this person to grab and attempt to ride a free-swimming animal. It doesn’t show that sharks aren’t dangerous, it shows that some humans make bad choices.

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Are you inspired by the mysteries of the deep? We're launching a new initiative ArtSea Matchmaking that pairs artists and scientists for creative collaborations rooted in deep-sea science. Together, you'll co-create compelling work that bridges disciplines and reaches wider audiences through exhibitions and outreach.

🎨🔬 CALLING ALL ARTISTS & DEEP-SEA SCIENTISTS!

💡 Open to ALL artists & scientists

🗓 Deadline: August 31

📍 Apply via the short form in our bio / link below!

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From student to researcher, a #career in #science can come with a high price tag. @drcraigmc.bsky.social ‬explores how wealth shapes opportunity in #STEM and proposes structural changes to support #equity and inclusion. 🧪
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A map of the United states titled "United States of Science 2025" with the skype a scientist logo and 2000 tiny empty circles spread out across the USA. States with low population numbers have fewer than where there are more people.

Whew, ok, with a few hours to spare, the 2025 classroom map is ready! The 7th annual United States of Science competition starts tomorrow.

If you wanna get your region off to a head start, just between us night owls, here's that link 😘

givebutter.com/USS2025

Listeners of The Children’s Hour have heard scientists that we found through Skype a Scientist. Sarah is amazing putting all that together for the pure love of education. Throw her a bone! And help fill out the map! 🔭🧪❤️

A wet kiwi motif on a bollard

Top of the South right now

Apparently so. It's awful out there!!