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Dr Pamela Buchan

@asterinidae.bsky.social

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Interdisciplinary marine social scientist. Independent and @exeter.ac.uk @exetermarine.bsky.social. #Motion4TheOcean Founder and ESRC #ImpactPrize winner 2022. @labour-candc.bsky.social Director. #MarSocSci #MarineCitizenship X@Asterinidae

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Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · Nov 14

Hello new followers. I research #MarineCitizenship #MarineIdentity #marineGovernance #MarSocSci.
My work intersects with marine industries #OffshoreWind #fishing #ports. Using #geography #psychology #politics #EnvironmentalLaw. Once upon a time I did #MarineBiology.
A 🧵about my work.

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Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · 13d

Taking a break from learning tambour beading (which is SO hard) with a new kit from @londonembschool.bsky.social. This is my first time sewing French loops.

One can only knot for so long before one's finger and thumb are wrecked! It's fun doing this in little installments.

Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · 25d

Exciting new delivery! The knotwork kit from @londonembschool.bsky.social using my voucher for being learner of the month! Plus an extra treat, the very cute, tiny teacup needle minder. No more shoving needles in the settee arm and losing them inside...

Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · 25d

Are there any mathematicians on here up for helping me to create a model equation to approximate an haematological problem? Just for fun!

Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · Sep 8

Is that the origin of the Fabian Society conspiracy? I saw an article published a day ago and a YouTube video which are being shared in twitter. It's quite something seeing this new trend sweep through the flag waving profiles.

Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · Sep 8

Over in LinkedIn we've been discussing Early Career Researcher precarity and the influence of funding rules. www.linkedin.com/posts/pamela...

These past two or three years, as an Early Career Researcher on successive fixed term and partial university contracts, I've been involved in a number of studies looking at ECR precarity. It's...

These past two or three years, as an Early Career Researcher on successive fixed term and partial university contracts, I've been involved in a number of studies looking at ECR precarity. It's such an...

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Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · Sep 5

Nine years since I made my husband's Regency tailcoat. By hand! I had septic fingers from so many needle sticks. 😂 Then I got really really ill with pernicious anaemia and haven't made any Regency clothes since. :( But he'll be wearing this again for a Jane Austen Festival event this month.

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Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · Sep 2

How fun is this?! Tambour is tricky compared to needlework. 😅

londonembschool.bsky.social @londonembschool.bsky.social · Sep 2

Our new student of the month is @asterinidae.bsky.social took our Beginners Tambour Class and did an amazing job!
If you would like to be the next SOTM, tag us @londonembschool.bsky.social in your LES make photos to win a £50 voucher for our website
#embroidery #studentofthemonth #handembroidery

Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · Sep 2

All recieved. Thank you! It'll give me an opportunity to buy a treat or go towards a new lesson between tambour lessons. I've found the beadwork very tricky and need something I can do in front of the TV!

Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · Sep 2

Oh wow, thank you! You can reach me at [email protected]

Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · Sep 1

Back from the beach → back to Parliament.
In June the EAC urged a new framework for inclusive engagement in marine decision-making. We respond with practical actions from the MMO-Exeter work on social sustainability. hdl.handle.net/10779/exe.30... @exeter.ac.uk
#MarineGovernance #CoastalCommunities

Advancing Social Sustainability in Marine Governance: Policy Briefing

The 2025 Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) calls for a new national framework for inclusive engagement in marine decision-making.This briefing presents timely and practical responses to that call, d...

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Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · Jul 17

Fearless baby robin at the edge of the pond. They are always interested in what people are up to. #WildlifePond

Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · Jul 9

Finally seen a dragonfly emerge after having our #WildlifePond for about 7 years! So cool. #rewilding

Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · Jun 11

It's pretty wild having a flat record. I'm used to my 40yr old undulating tracks, bought for 50p from charity shops in Newcastle 25 years ago. I never yet dared play His n Hers which was bought new, because you only get one perfect first listen. ⏺️🎶🎹

Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · Jun 11

I was this years old when I bought my first brand new vinyl of songs I've never before heard and opened it and played it.

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Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · Jun 8

Happy #WorldOceanDay! The ocean is the great regulator and provider for the whole world and we should all be looking after it. Ask your local council to declare a #Motion4TheOcean today!
oceanconservationtrust.org/ocean-advoca...

Call a Motion for the Ocean - Ocean Conservation Trust

Our Ocean Recovery Declaration - or Motion for the Ocean - seeks to help all local governments take action to improve the Ocean's health.

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Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · Jun 1

Finally, we have a sweet little sparrow nest. They lost one yesterday which is very sad. But I hear many voices still. Mr and Mrs are busy feeding them and loved our dandylions during #NoMoMay. #rewilding #nature

Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · Jun 1

Every Feb I look at the wildlife pond and despair. But every year it comes back to life. This year the pond weed has mostly gone and there is too much blanket weed because I need to dig out some rotting plant matter from one end. But the palmate newts are alive and kicking and mating away.

Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · Jun 1

The species rich lawn is also doing well. Looks like it's all daisies but it's mostly clover with a mix of other bits and bobs. #rewilding

Black dog lies amongst daisies and spring flowers.

Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · Jun 1

Wild garden is looking quite wild on this first day of June. As well as the magnolia and hazel saplings coming along nicely, there is a vast quantity of plantain - gives seeds over winter for birds - and wild strawberry - giving fruits to small mammals through the summer. #rewilding

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Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · May 24

What are people using as a combined email client on their phone now that BlueMail have self-sabotaged their app?

Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · May 21

Listening to Laura Bates' new book. Would love to hear a response from @newyorker.com's Daniel Immerwahr and @wjscheirer.bsky.social on Ch1 where she highlights how they ignore the impacts of deep fakes on women when they say they've had no effects of consequence. #EverydaySexism

Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · May 16

This year one of our buddleja bushes is infested with aphids. Apparently this is something unusual being picked up by the RHS. www.rhs.org.uk/biodiversity...
You can report sightings here: survey123.arcgis.com/share/57f3eb...

Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · May 16

I've finished my first of three tambour kits from
@londonembschool.bsky.social. It's been interesting learning. I enjoyed the swirls and they were quick work, but the rows of stitches were boring, like cross stitch, and I'm not satisfied with my turns at the end of the lines. Beading next I think.

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Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · May 15

Finally! A decade ago we heard Mr Tawny shooting, year after year. Then one day Mrs Tawny rocked up. I've not heard Mr this year but I've been wishing to capture a Tawny on Merlin since I got the app and finally there was enough of a break in the traffic when I was outside the house and I got her!

Dr Pamela Buchan @asterinidae.bsky.social · May 2

Look at them all! My heart. 😍