Michael Tlusty

We wrote a whole paper on this in 2017, on the women who often leave the field sciences as their only route to get away from harassment

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Rocket Frog, Damselfish, and Bandicoots: The Species Declared Extinct in 2025 • The Revelator This year’s list includes a notable extinction caused by climate change — and several caused by introduced predators.

The Species Declared #Extinct in 2025 -- includes one of the few extinctions to date attributed to #climatechange @sejorg.bsky.social @coveringclimatenow.org therevelator.org/extinct-2025/

You can find bats and seahorses (all are CITES listed) amongst the “6 pcs insect resin specimen”. They could stop this but don’t want to.

I came here to say that - agree- it is straight forward and not turbo tax

Gayatri Reksodihardjo-Lilley, who helped Indonesian communities restore their reefs, has died Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. In the shallows off northern Bali, where the reefs flicker with…

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Trained in marine biology, Gayatri Reksodihardjo-Lilley recorded the decline of once-vivid ecosystems. But over time, she realized that the reefs would not heal through data alone. “Managing those resources means managing people,” she once said.

@tlustym.bsky.social on the #tedxboston stage talking about the importance of data modernization in the wildlife trade to protect endangered species

#CITES #EndangeredSpecies

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First thing I thought of for more purple. Sorry.

Folks a conservation hero passed today. Gayatri made a massive impact in Indonesia for her beloved Les Village and worked with the community to make lasting change throughout Indonesia. I was so looking forward to visiting with her again.

YouTube video by KATU News The Exploding Whale: An infamous moment in Oregon history creates a strangely beloved icon

55 years ago today, the Oregon State Highway Division had a whale of a problem on its hands. How it solved it is the stuff of legends.

In other words: Happy Exploding Whale Day!

Franklin et al?

I think there was a misspelling in the award. Given all of the sexual harassment- I think it should have been the FIFA “grab a piece” award.

Even my political things fall through.

And the ones on horses with weapons on Friday.

If they did, then we would have a Speckled McSpanky

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Yes I do

It costs ~$70 to produce a year’s supply of insulin.

Yet, the average annual cost of insulin went from $2,864 in 2012 to $5,705 in 2016 to $18,000 in 2025. A 25,714% markup. That isn’t inflation or supply chain—It’s corporate greed.

Now—California will sell insulin for $11. Make this nationwide!

There needs to be greater context of this- it is not new- I published these stats in 2002. 90% of species are wild- not individuals (e.g. the volume). Also- only 4 online retailers were surveyed. Amazing the stories/shares and no communication with the authors. @andrewlrhyne.bsky.social

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Is that a rebranding of mice?

#3- I text your AI and it asked me to log in. I do and then it goes quiet. I then say sign in as guest- and it does not understand the prompt it set to me. Who set this up? It is terrible!

#2- I call your 800 number and you say long call wait times and then hang up

@flydelta.bsky.social - what is going on? #1- I flew MCO to PMC last night and now you are asking me to check back in? Our flight he was delayed 4 H last night and I barely made it here. The trip you suggest I should check into is nonsensical- MCO to ATL to PNC then BOS To PMC?

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We have trouble getting uptake at the government level because why would anyone want to improve the wildlife inspection process? @charliesaito22.bsky.social has written about this extensively.
We need better systems now.

This new system also helps address the Kumings Montreal Biodiverisity frameworks.

Species-level, digitized wildlife trade data are essential for achieving biodiversity targets | PNAS Species-level, digitized wildlife trade data are essential for achieving biodiversity targets

@andrewlrhyne.bsky.social and I write about a digitized system that can scam for species. This can help legal trade be better and stop #iwt www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

Government Staffing Cuts Have Fueled an Ant-Smuggling Boom “It’s getting out of hand,” one seller says. “They realize the US market is a gold mine.”

Super interesting piece by @knibbs.bsky.social on ant smuggling #IWT. If only there were a solution. Oh wait - @andrewlrhyne.bsky.social and I created one.

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Eat Too Much Protein, Piss Away Sustainability

Protein overconsumption
=
Food waste

Protein consumed in excess is not stored it the body for later use. It is digested and excreted (nitrogen is turned to urea). Thus excess protein consumption is food waste.

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