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Maarten De Brauwer

@maartendb.bsky.social

Research Scientist at Southern Cross University Into weird fishes, estuaries, environmental DNA, and anything ocean related

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eDNAqua-Plan: Stakeholder Consultation Survey

πŸ”¬ Calling scientists & data managers

We need your expertise to:
βœ”οΈ Identify workflow gaps
βœ”οΈ Prioritize interoperability
βœ”οΈ Align data standards

Turn #eDNA potential into policy-ready solutions for #OceanDays!

πŸ“… Deadline: 06/03/2026
πŸ”— tinyurl.com/5n7phwdd

#Science #Data

03.03.2026 11:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Seals, shipwrecks and a screaming swallower: Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 – in pictures The annual competition draws thousands of entries from across the world and brings together images from below the water’s surface that show the diversity and challenges of subaquatic life

Some lovely images in this - 2026 Underwater Photographer of the Year www.theguardian.com/environment/...

27.02.2026 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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For all #eDNA scientists on Bluesky: the Southern eDNA Society is running a photo competition to highligt all aspects of eDNA research

Share your photos, include #eDNAinFocus and tag @sednasociety.bsky.social to win!

27.02.2026 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Back in the field to sample estuaries in NSW. Conditions might not always be ideal, but still having fun!

#eDNAinFocus
@sednasociety.bsky.social

27.02.2026 09:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ Great news!

We’ve extended the eDNAqua-Plan Community Survey deadline to March 6, 2026β€”because we love your feedback (and we know you’re busy!)

πŸ‘‰ tinyurl.com/5n7phwdd

#eDNA #FAIRdata #Interoperability #OpenScience #DataStandards #Biodiversity

23.02.2026 09:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Postdoctoral Fellow – Environmental Genomics (Freshwater) | SeDNA Society

πŸ“’ Postdoc opportunity – Environmental Genomics (Freshwater)

Lincoln University (NZ) is hiring a 2-yr Postdoctoral Fellow to lead cutting-edge eDNA & eRNA research in freshwater systems.

Read more and Apply here: tinyurl.com/yx2x7a8e

22.02.2026 22:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Rainforest to Reef - by Steve Simpson

Rainforest to Reef - by Steve Simpson

5 days, 5 reasons to apply for a Lectureship @bristolbiosci.bsky.social (Day 3):

Ecology & Reversing the Biodiversity Crisis

Our research includes mapping ecosystems, monitoring ecological change & restoring biodiversity

www.bristol.ac.uk/biology/rese...

Job advert: tinyurl.com/3ebphy34

18.02.2026 07:49 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Home Explore McMaster University, a prestigious Ontario university in Canada, known for its research and academic programs. Discover our vibrant campus today.

McMaster University is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Sedimentary Ancient DNA. The role focuses on improving sedaDNA methods and reconstructing past ecosystems. Salary: CAD $70,000/year. Apply by Feb 24, 2026. More info: [McMaster University](https://www.mcmaster.ca). #postdoc

18.02.2026 07:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And remember, good people, apparently we need a ridiculous & inefficient "Nature Repair Market" to properly fund conservation, because government simply can't afford to do it. It's shameful this nonsense persists, & far too many, including some that should know better, are willing to perpetuate it.

17.02.2026 01:29 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

See also: β€œI hate a barnacle as no man ever did before.”

12.02.2026 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🚨 Reminder: SeDNAs AGM & Board Elections

πŸ“… Wednesday 18 Feb
⏰ 12:30–1:30pm AEDT
πŸ’» Online

πŸ—³οΈ Want to vote?
You must be a current paid member and attend the AGM.

12.02.2026 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UKDNA-WG 2026 - Abstract submission form The 2026 UKDNA-WG conference will be held on 13-15th April 2026 at the University of Sheffield, including a joint day with the Ecological Genetics Group on the 15th to explore the possibilities of how...

πŸ“’ Calling all #eDNA folks!!

🧬 Abstract submission is open for the #UKEOF UKDNA Working Group Conference 2026 #UKDNAWG26!

🧬 Submit your Abstract via this link! forms.gle/epwnz5PFdrrt...

09.02.2026 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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This was planned. And Chris Minns owns it. - Michael West NSW Police have assaulted dozens of peace protestors who gathered to protest the visit by Israeli president Isaac Herzog to Australia.

Everyone who cares about a safe and free Australia should read and share this michaelwest.com.au/this-was-pla... Shocking allegations.

10.02.2026 02:44 β€” πŸ‘ 46    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

πŸ“£ SeDNAs reminders

πŸ—³οΈ Board nominations close Wed 11 Feb
If you’ve been considering nominating/or nominating someone, now’s the time! We’d love to see a strong & diverse field.
πŸ“… AGM & Board elections
Wed 18 Feb, 12:30–1:30pm AEDT (online)
πŸ‘‰ To vote, you’ll need to be a paid member & attend the AGM

09.02.2026 23:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If these cops don't go to jail for this assault, please explain why not, @albomp.bsky.social.

10.02.2026 06:25 β€” πŸ‘ 103    πŸ” 44    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 3

Social cohesion, Minns and Albanese style. ICE thugs would be proud.

09.02.2026 09:59 β€” πŸ‘ 119    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 4
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Let's get this straight.

Adani donates $600k the Qld LNP before election.

After the election, Qld LNP ends legal action over $400 MILLION in unpaid royalties.

Dodgy, dodgy, dodgy. Thread.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

05.02.2026 23:32 β€” πŸ‘ 339    πŸ” 189    πŸ’¬ 26    πŸ“Œ 15
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Highly independent 2-Year #Postdoctoral #Fellowship in the field of #aquatic #science and #technology 🌍 πŸ”¬ 🧬 🐟 🚰 🚹 🌊 πŸ›°οΈ πŸ₯Ό at Eawag @eawag.bsky.social

Apply now:
apply.refline.ch/673277/1335/...

04.02.2026 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
this graphic, from Consorcio Bilbao Bizkaia, shows the evolution of biodiversity in the estuary, across 30 yr

this graphic, from Consorcio Bilbao Bizkaia, shows the evolution of biodiversity in the estuary, across 30 yr

We start our examples of good news with the recovery of the estuary of Bilbao, in Northern Spain
This picture shows the evolution of estuarine #biodiversity in past 30 years
#GES4SEAS #MOOC #oceanoptimism

04.02.2026 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
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New paper: eDNA metabarcoding at African savanna waterholes revealed 95 species. Wet season shows overall richness, dry season favors mammals. Primer choice matters. We’re excited about eDNA powering wildlife monitoring! πŸ¦’πŸ’πŸͺΏπŸ doi.org/10.1111/eva.... #eDNA #Africa #wildlife

31.01.2026 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Didn't they stop the scheme last year?

30.01.2026 08:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Betoota Advocate

"If It Looks Like A Terrorist Attack, Walks Like A Terrorist Attack, But Talks Like A One Nation Senator, Then It Isn't A Terrorist Attack" Says Australian Media

The Betoota Advocate "If It Looks Like A Terrorist Attack, Walks Like A Terrorist Attack, But Talks Like A One Nation Senator, Then It Isn't A Terrorist Attack" Says Australian Media

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The Chaser | John Delmenico
Local man unsure if media is describing someone throwing a bomb at a First Nations protest, or just a kid doing some prank calls

chaserwar The Chaser | John Delmenico Local man unsure if media is describing someone throwing a bomb at a First Nations protest, or just a kid doing some prank calls

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The Chaser | John Delmenico
Nation confident in ability to guess the alleged bomber's race based on lack of 'terrorist label

chaserwar Following The Chaser | John Delmenico Nation confident in ability to guess the alleged bomber's race based on lack of 'terrorist label

The Chaser @chaser
News rooms urge caution around using the word
'terrorism' when talking about throwing a bomb at an Invasion Day protest, "it's not like something extreme happened like a uni student eating a slice of watermelon."

The Chaser @chaser News rooms urge caution around using the word 'terrorism' when talking about throwing a bomb at an Invasion Day protest, "it's not like something extreme happened like a uni student eating a slice of watermelon."

Only the satirical news sites are covering the White Nationalist Perth shrapnel bomb attempt like it should be covered. #Auspol

28.01.2026 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 151    πŸ” 71    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3
A cartoon with a woman in a labcoat looking in a microscope saying "The best part of science is knowing, for a moment, something that nobody else in the world knows."

A cartoon with a woman in a labcoat looking in a microscope saying "The best part of science is knowing, for a moment, something that nobody else in the world knows."

Still true

27.01.2026 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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'Heat dome' to shatter records as south-east soars to nearly 50C A record heatwave across south-east Australia will peak during the coming days, leading to extreme fire danger and temperatures close to 50 degrees Celsius in multiple states.

Luckily, @albomp.bsky.social's @australianlabor.bsky.social aren't still approving projects that are massive carbon bombs...

Duty of care?

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...

26.01.2026 09:26 β€” πŸ‘ 123    πŸ” 43    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

Oh noooooooooooo...

22.01.2026 04:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PhD position in fish ecology at the university of Gothenburg @naturvetenskap.bsky.social with fieldwork at Kristineberg marine station @kristinebergcenter.bsky.social

Apply here: web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/103...

18.01.2026 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“‘ #NewStudy by Stelling-Wood et al. surveyed the fish community of a famous Australian harbour, using a combination of different survey types.

πŸ‘€ doi.org/10.1007/s002...

19.01.2026 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Registration is open for GuardIAS Summer School 2026, with a focus on e-DNA and Invasive Species! 🌊

Explore the program and meet the trainers: guardias.eu/welcome-to-t...

Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#GuardIAS #InvasiveAlienSpecies #IAS #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions

14.01.2026 11:49 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 5
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Submit your abstract to #ECSA61: Bridging the gap between science and policy in estuarine and coastal marine biodiversity: the way forward, which will take place in Brussels, Belgium from 24-27 August 2026.
#MarineEcology
#Research
#GES4SEAS

16.01.2026 06:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The citizen science DNA monitoring guide's cover, shown against a backdrop of a grey, cloudy sky.

The citizen science DNA monitoring guide's cover, shown against a backdrop of a grey, cloudy sky.

Our latest output is a practical guide to anyone considering running a citizen science project involving environmental DNA monitoring. Written by @laurens-colours.bsky.social and @lynseyrharper.bsky.social -- tinyurl.com/2cn9zdbx #DNA #CitizenScience #monitoring @ukdnawg.bsky.social

13.01.2026 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1