Female academics less likely to win prizes, even when the award is named after a woman. Analysis: 9,000 awardees & 346 scientific prizes, medals published in Nature Human Behaviour, found men win 8 prizes for every 1 won by a woman. #DEI phys.org/news/2023-11-f…

5- 'The behavior and welfare of neglected species: some examples from fish and mammals'
DOI: peerj.com/articles/17149/

with Alan McElligott Dr Becky Parkes Lynne Sneddon

Please stay tuned for upcoming and amazing donkey research. 😎😊.

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Our most recent paper provides analytical validation of one ELISA kit to measure cortisol in zebrafish trunk and skin mucus! And more work is being prepared as part of
Sara Jorge PhD project. Benjamín Costas Luis Felix
sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Deep-sea mining is ‘one of stupidest ideas ever’, says Sylvia A. Earle

'Putting unique creatures and ecosystems on the seabed at risk is absurd.' 👏

Article: thetimes.co.uk/article/deep-s…

#deepsea mining #deepsea , #ocean , #mining , #defendthedeep , #stopdeepseamining

We should all be alarmed (but perhaps not surprised!) by a report from the Environment Agency that evidences salmon on the river's Itchen and Test are suffocating in a sea of sewage.

Read on to find out why 👇

Decapod crustaceans are subjected to inhumane treatment, and sold live to the general public. Read our latest blog to discover more about our campaign with supermarkets and their welfare policies. Urge Sainsbury's Asda @aldiuk to not sell live decapods. buff.ly/3QBuLLR

Scotland's fish, coastal communities, and future depend on healthy inshore seabed habitats. Without healthy spawning habitats, our fisheries have no chance of recovery. #Bringbackthefish

So very sad to see 18,000 fish suffered and died because someone allegedly poured bleach into the water - toxic to the fish #fishwelfare theguardian.com/us-news/2024/a…

Evidence for self recognition in a sociable snake but not a solitary one perhaps explaining why the mirror recognition test only works for sociable species (behind paywall so hope your library subscribes) #animalwelfare

Plans for new octopus farm were rejected due to the risk posed to the environment, natural wildlife and public health - we should not be farming octopus for so many reasons #animalwelfare
eurogroupforanimals.org/news/octopus-f…

Blueyou now have an animal welfare policy for fisheries and aquaculture promoting better farming and fishing procedures for aquatic animals #fishwelfare #fishsci blueyou.com/uploads/Polici…

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 The Joanna Toole Foundation is thrilled to announce our new Funding Opportunity for 2024! 🎉 We're seeking innovative projects addressing emerging and under-represented animal welfare issues. #AnimalWelfare #FundingOpportunity 🌍✨ joannatoolefoundation.org/apply-for-a-gr…

Being a #scientist comes with a lot of #stress and days of feeling like a non-achiever. #Selfcare is crucial! Here are a few tips to increase your #mood and train your #happiness ! #lifeworkbalance #mentalhealth

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RT if you want a global #PlasticsTreaty that will #StopPlasticPollution : bit.ly/3VZVpRU ❗️ #INC4

Discover the hidden truth of China Town: live lobsters shrink-wrapped, crabs barely alive, sold for consumption. They feel pain, fear, joy. We must act! Urge London Council leaders to stop this cruelty. #decapods #EndLiveSales #AnimalRights

Understanding #AnimalBehaviour can guide us in improving their welfare - 2024 - Veterinary Record - bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ve… #AnimalWelfare

As the ice melts, seal pups face a grim fate: shot, clubbed, impaled—all for their fur. We can’t let this continue.

Demand the Canadian government stop the senseless slaughter of these innocent animals. Together, we can make a difference. Sign NOW: hsi.global/tw042424

World's largest Seafood Expo happening in Barcelona today. Bottom-trawled langoustine is being marketed as 'responsibly sourced', despite high levels of bycatch + industry failure to resolve environmental issues
Our advice #SayNoToScampi until the fishery is better managed #SEG24

Flat faces and difficulty breathing: How pet trends have harmed animal health—and what we can we do about it phys.org/news/2024-04-f… #AnimalWelfare #DogWelfare

In 'The #fish mind ' section at ConsCIÊNCIA Animal blog, we talk about #suffering , positive #affectivestates and #cognitiveabilities of #fish 🐟. A new post about #selfrecognition in such #aquaticanimals is online‼️ Check it out👇blogs.unicamp.br/conscienciaani…

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