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Global database of fish social behaviour. www.ShoalBase.org. Submitted observations from researchers, divers, fishers, aquarists - anyone who observes fish. Building a shared resource for research, education, & conservation. Based at University of Glasgow.

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Want research experience? We're recruiting volunteer student interns to help build ShoalBase, a global database of fish social behaviour. Gain experience in literature synthesis, database building & comparative ecology. Strong contributors: acknowledgment, references, project pathways. DM for more!

11.02.2026 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Know a paper that classifies or describes the social system of a fish species, even in passing (solitary, shoaling, schooling, etc.)? Adding a citation to ShoalBase is key for centralising this knowledge! www.shoalbase.org/contribute

12.12.2025 09:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Observation of the Week! In coastal Spain, adult Diplodus vulgaris were seen forming shoals over benthic habitat at ~20Β°C. Every record like this helps us map social systems across species. Contribute yours (with or without photo or video) at shoalbase.org! Observation by @cortesedaphne.bsky.social

10.12.2025 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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ShoalBase | Explore and Contribute ShoalBase offers a global database on fish social behaviour, supporting research, conservation, and ecology through community contributions and visual data mapping.

Another day, another chance to fill in a missing piece of the puzzle. Every single entry helps build the first global picture of fish social systems. Contribute here: shoalbase.org!

28.11.2025 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ShoalBase | Explore and Contribute ShoalBase offers a global database on fish social behaviour, supporting research, conservation, and ecology through community contributions and visual data mapping.

If you’ve ever watched fish, you have knowledge worth sharing! Help us map the social systems of 35,000+ species.
Contribute a record here, it only takes a minute!: shoalbase.org

27.11.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ShoalBase | Join, Explore, Contribute Now ShoalBase offers a global database on fish social behaviour, supporting research, conservation, and ecology through community contributions and visual data mapping.

Published records of fish social systems are valuable, but often lost in the literature; informal observations can fill gaps. ShoalBase can centralise literature and log new observations so patterns become visible. Know a paper? Please add it! Seen a behaviour? Please add that too! shoalbase.org

26.11.2025 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for the shout out!

25.11.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Help spread the word!

25.11.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ShoalBase | Join, Explore, Contribute Now ShoalBase offers a global database on fish social behaviour, supporting research, conservation, and ecology through community contributions and visual data mapping.

A global database that records social systems of fish species, with categories like: solitary, pairing, shoaling, schooling, colony, aggregation, courtship/mating, parental care. Anyone can contribute! If you’ve seen fish behaviour that fits any of these categories, submit it here: shoalbase.org

25.11.2025 08:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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