Ermmm the line is supposed to be going down! Downnnnnn, go down damn you - p.s. we’re fucked!!!!

We’re watching you ⁦Prof. Michael Sweet FRSB⁩!

Exciting news for Scottish Cranes!

For the first time, a colour-ringed Crane from England has been seen in Scotland. Not only that, but she seems to have paired up with a Scottish bird!

Sherry was born in Somerset to parents who were released as part of the Great Crane Project.

Help Olive Ridley Project rescue and rehabilitate sick and injured sea turtles in the Indian Ocean. Be part of Olive Ridley Project’s first matching campaign. Your donation via Big Give is doubled, amplifying your impact to save these majestic creatures!

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Print this out, and look at it everyday. Tell all you meet. And don’t join the bullshit brigade saying “it’s not my problem” or “my actions won’t make a difference”. Every little helps and YOU should be doing your bit. No ifs, no buts, just bloody well do some shit…..today!!!!

Everyday is different in academia - for example today was training our next generation of scientists. Whenever possible we take in work experience A level students to show them the ropes. Here Bertie is learning DNA extraction on his first day 🤩 University of Derby

Coral reefs are one of the habitats under the most urgent threat from climate change.

This weekend, Prof. Michael Sweet FRSB featured on BBC One's ‘Our Changing Planet’, looking at his coral spawning research. 🪸🐠

Watch now: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

“There is always room for debate around opinions. There is no room for debate around facts. We have to make lying wrong again.” A.Guterres

Climate denial is a waste of space when useful debates around the best routes forward to solving the climate crisis are urgently needed.

Extraordinary science shown on this evenings Our Changing Planet! So worth a watch, gives us some hope for the future of our coral reefs 🪸🥺Amazing to see Prof. Michael Sweet FRSB and Dr Jamie Craggs showcasing their incredible work! 👏
#OurChangingPlanet

Wow! Fantastic to watch groundbreaking research to support #coralreefs led by University of Derby’s Professor Michael Sweet featured on BBC One’s Our Changing Planet tonight 📺 Prof. Michael Sweet FRSB BBC Studios Liz Bonnin 💙 Steve Backshall CoralSpawningLab #DerbyUni #DerbyUni Research

Little helper at it again as we build towards a final experiment for a ground breaking discovery 🥰

🪸 ZERO coral recovery seen, three years after the major 2019 bleaching event in SW Atlantic.
🌎 South Bahia (Brazil) is one of the most beautiful and untouched coastlines in the world.
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A deadly fungus has been devastating frogs and toads around the world — but an antidote might be on the horizon.

Scientists, including CIFAR's Jason Stajich, have discovered a virus that can infect the fungus. Learn more: forbes.com/sites/grrlscie…

It’s the one we said all along would really be the big one.

Next pandemic likely to be caused by flu virus, scientists warn

Influenza is still the biggest threat to global health as WHO raises fears about the spread of avian strain theguardian.com/world/2024/apr…

How much of global warming is human-caused?

MORE THAN 100%

That’s right: according to natural factors, including the sun and natural cycles, the Earth should be slowly, gradually cooling right now. Instead, it’s warming.

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On land and in sea… the effects of climate change are becoming clearer by the moment… we have got to shift away from burning fossil fuels to stop burning our planet!

#OurChangingPlanet is almost here.🌍

Presented by Steve Backshall & @LizBonnin & produced by BBC Studios Natural History Unit, this special episode will focus on the scientists and local conservationists fighting to save our coral reefs.

#MadeByBBCStudios | 21st April | BBC One

What a difference a few years make

Are you all ready?