New research led by scientists from Monash University's Geometric Biology challenges our understanding of how metabolic rate affects population dynamics. bit.ly/3iPsnR3 Lukas Schuster Hayley Cameron School of Biological Sciences, Monash

How does metabolism affect population sizes? In a rare test of the theory Lukas Schuster Hayley Cameron @djm_MEEG @Craig_R_White found unexpectedly populations with moderate metabolic rates supported more individuals than those with lower metabolic rates. cgb.org.au/2021/08/22/doe…

How does metabolic rate affect intraspecific competition in the field? My fourth and final PhD chapter is out now in Ecology and Evolution. Read it here: doi.org/10.1002/ece3.8…

How does an individuals metabolic rate influence the outcome of competitive interactions? Lukas Schuster @djm_MEEG @Craig_R_White used a model species to investigate this in the field. Outcomes were variable and probably relate to resource delivery. cgb.org.au/2021/12/22/win…

📣 Job alerts! The teal carbon group is looking for PhD candidates, interns & research assistants to join various projects related to the sustainable management of farm dams. Opportunities involve social sciences & farm dam fieldwork. More information at: bit.ly/3QAW0E2

We're looking for a full-time #ScienceCommunicator to join our Deakin University team! This full-time position is open to candidates with a science OR communication background. Pls help us find the perfect #scicomm candidate by sharing the link! #Jobs 🔗careers.deakin.edu.au/cw/en/job/5287…

Did you know farm dams are among the highest greenhouse gas emitters of freshwater ecosystems?🤔 Our scientist Dr @MartinoMalerba discusses how farms can be managed to reduce emissions, improve biodiversity & water security in this #ACTNRM webinar: bit.ly/3ekbX3n

Agricultural ponds in the USA and Australia emit nearly double the amount of methane reported in their national greenhouse gas inventories. @MartinoMalerba Blue Carbon Lab @deakinresearch @DeakinCIE Prof. Peter Macreadie Lukas Schuster nature.com/articles/s4324…

Applications are still open for a research fellow in spatial ecology and remote sensing to undertake spatial analyses & modelling of #bluecarbon ecosystems and stocks. For more details and to apply visit deakin.au/3UhkOSC. Please RT! #JobOpportunity

📢 Join the Blue Carbon Lab! We're looking for a research assistant & administration officer to support our multi-disciplinary research team. Read more about the roles at bit.ly/3Xagru4 Applications close 21 Feb. Please RT! #jobopportunity

Opportunities for restoring Australia’s #BlueCarbon systems are huge, but so is the gap in understanding costs & motivations for those doing on-ground restoration. BCL’s Rocio explains how you can help by sharing your experience in this survey 👉deakin.au/3hfPMNL

Great to get this project started! 🙌

Harnessing plant power to clean up our wastewater 🪴💧 Westernport Water just installed 1800 native wetland plants in their wastewater lagoon. We’ll be monitoring how these floating wetlands improve water quality & reduce greenhouse gas emissions. pisra.com.au/news/plant-pow…

Last week, our team attended #SER2023. The theme was "Nature and people as one: celebrating and restoring connection". What better place to explore this than Darwin on beautiful Larrakia Country! Read about it in our latest blog - bluecarbonlab.org/reflections-on…

Happy World Wetlands Day! Let’s all appreciate and protect these wonderful and incredibly important ecosystems 💧 🐸🌿

Last week our #TealCarbon team presented at the #FloatingWetlands Forum, discussing ways to enhance wastewater quality and cut emissions. Grateful for the insightful discussions and collaboration with CSIRO, Westernport Water, IWN, Clarity Aquatic, Covey & Victorian Government!💧🌱

Paper alert! How effective is freshwater wetland #restoration in mitigating #climatechange? In this meta-analysis we unveil that most restored wetlands become #carbonsinks within 5 years, but take >100 yrs to have a net cooling effect on climate Paper: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

📣 We are hiring! Applications now open for our Senior #Scicomms position. Join our team and help our science have impact, we’d love to hear from you! Applications close Sunday 21st April. 🔗careers.deakin.edu.au/cw/en/job/5504… #BlueCarbon #ScienceCommunication #JobOpportunity

Our paper on freshwater wetland restoration is highlighted in Springer Nature! This meta-analysis reveals restored wetlands can become #carbonsinks in 5 yrs, but it takes 141-525 yrs to have a net cooling effect on the planet. It is then a priority to conserve natural wetlands!💡

Can we use #floatingwetlands to clean up wastewater & reduce emissions? Catch Lukas Schuster on ABC radio discuss how wetland vegetation can absorb nutrients from wastewater & potentially lower emissions. 🎙️ABC radio (46:50):abc.net.au/listen/program… 🌿Website:bluecarbonlab.org/floating-wetla…