Steph Peacock

Wow, new low for inbox organization: I just forwarded myself an email I received a couple weeks ago so it’s at the top of my inbox. Not put it in a special folder. Not flag it. Not respond. Just ol’ fashioned send it to my Monday self.

I have become what I used to despise in grad school.

Opinion: We need science-advice reform at Fisheries and Oceans Canada Wild salmon need protection based on independent research

Another call for separating science advice and management within Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

www.biv.com/news/opinion...

Science is political. It wouldn't necessarily have to be partisan.

But when one party is opposed to science-based policy, scientists have a choice between saying "you're right, thoughts and prayers are probably as effective as reducing carbon emissions" or saying "fuck that."

Without more data, some salmon in B.C. and Yukon could face 'undocumented extinction,' study says | CBC News A lack of crucial data in vast Northwestern watersheds risks "undocumented extinction" of some salmon, according to a new study from a B.C.-based environmental group.

Our recent study on #salmon #biodiversity in the Northern Transboundary region in the news.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

“Neutral science isn’t a holy grail: it’s an undesirable myth” So what are we to do? Acknowledge our biases and strive for transparency, but don’t stop weighing in on societal discourse!

www.nature.com/articles/s44...
👆 This was a worthwhile read as a scientist working for a conservation NGO.

HERE you are!! 😃

What do we know about Pacific #salmon #biodiversity in the Northern Transboundary region? Maybe not as much as we should…New report out from @psfca.bsky.social this week: salmonwatersheds.ca/document/lib...

Loved being able to work on something close to home. ❤️