Alex Rogers
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Alex Rogers
@alex-rogers.bsky.social
Oxford CS Professor. Developing @openacousticdevices.info AudioMoth. Previously developed SnapperGPS and Joulo.
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1/ A new study from @lesserspotnet.bsky.social & BTO in @britishbirds.bsky.social looks at how passive acoustic monitoring is an effective way of surveying Lesser Spotted Woodpecker ➡️ www.bto.org/LSWBioacoust...

#bioacoustics #ornithology @simongillings.bsky.social @hosbirding.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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groupgets.com/audiomothy Can you hear what I hear? 🎵 You could with the open source phenomenon: @openacousticdevices.info

Get ahold of the Audiomoth: a low-cost, full-spectrum acoustic logger:

🔈 Records rates up to 384kHz
📏 58 x 48 x 15 mm
🔥 Featured in the WallStreet Journal
✅ Plus more!
December 5, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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The post-hurricane wildlife monitoring has begun.
Here I am deploying an @AudioMoth in the forests of the John Crow Mountains, one of the areas impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

This device records sounds from wildlife throughout the day — capturing 1 minute of audio, then sleeping for 10 minutes,
November 30, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Southwesterly gale force 8 expected later. No sign of it yet.
November 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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I was really pleased to be at the "Climate AI Nordics" workshop. Here's my talk, putting our AI-for-nature together with climate footprint questions: "Bioacoustic AI for nature: how can it tread lightly?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gcpKav1xBg #ai4good #aifornature #bioacoustics
November 27, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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A drone’s-eye view of the South Gobi, Mongolia, at sunset. Home to our long-term study of snow leopards & the social-ecological system of ungulates, carnivores & livestock herders.

You might wonder if anything was living down there. But there are 20 snow leopards & 2000 ibex. Life finds a way! 🌏
November 25, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Postdoc at Marine Ecoacoustics and Informatics Lab (Academia Sinica, Taiwan) https://marineecoacoustics.wordpress.com/2025/01/08/meil-is-hiring-ai-scientists/ #postdoc #academicjobs #bioacoustics
MEIL is hiring Postdoc Researcher
The ocean is alive with the calls of marine creatures—courtship songs, hunting signals, and communication rhythms. These sounds are **key indicators of ocean ecosystem health**. At the **Marine Ecoacoustics and Informatics Lab** , led by Dr. Tzu-Hao Lin at Academia Sinica’s Biodiversity Research Center, we aim to **leverage large-scale spatiotemporal acoustic datasets and AI technologies** to reveal trends in marine biodiversity and provide scientific tools for conservation management strategies. 🌐 **Lab Website:** https://meil.biodiv.tw/ * * * ### 🎯 **Are you passionate about applying AI to uncover ecological patterns from ocean soundscape?** Would you love to join us on field expeditions across Taiwan’s coral reefs, islands, and coastal waters—exploring by boat, snorkeling, diving, or kayaking? We are currently seeking **Postdoc Researchers** for our Marine Soundscape AI project. If you meet the following criteria, we’d love to hear from you! * * * ### 📊 **Positions Available:** 1. **Postdoctoral Researcher** * Starting Salary: NTD 64,711+ per month (Taiwan’s PPP is USD 84,082, so the salary supports a comfortable standard of living in Taiwan.) 2. **If you do not hold a PhD degree, we also welcome candidates interested in applying the Taiwan International Graduate Program** 💡 _Candidates with certifications or experience in AI or data science can negotiate salaries during the interview._ ✅ Health and labor insurance, year-end bonuses, annual salary adjustments (following Academia Sinica regulations), weekends off, national holidays, annual leave, and compensatory leave per Taiwan labor laws. * * * ### 💼 **Job Responsibilities:** 1. Analyze soundscape data and publish impactful research findings. 2. Assist in marine field surveys and data collection. 3. Support research and administrative tasks assigned by the Principal Investigator. * * * ### 🏢 **Work Hours & Location:** 1. Flexible hours: Standard hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 2. Work Locations: Biodiversity Research Center (Greenhouse Building), Academia Sinica, Taiwan. 3. Contract renewal annually, depends on performance and funding availability. * * * ### 📍 **Qualifications:** 1. Proficient in programming (Python or MATLAB). 2. Detail-oriented, responsible, and an excellent team player. 💡 Bonus Qualifications: ✅ Collaborative AI tool development. ✅ Valid motorcycle or car driver’s license; comfortable with boat trips, sun exposure, and the ocean environment. ✅ Internationally recognized scuba diving certification (please detail your diving experience) or other aquatic activity licenses. * * * ### 🏆 **Additional Benefits:** 1. Financial support for attending domestic and international academic conferences to present research findings. 2. Subsidies for diving and kayaking training for those who demonstrate outstanding performance and commitment to marine research. * * * ### 📄 **Required Application Documents:** 1. **Cover Letter:** Explain why you are interested in this position, why you are suitable, and your future career plans. 2. **Resume/CV:** Include contact information, education background, work experience, expertise, research outcomes, and project development experience. 3. **Referee:** Names, affiliations, titles, and contact details of **1-2 referees** (please ensure they are informed beforehand). 📤 **Submit your application materials via a cloud storage link** and email it to **Dr. Tzu-Hao Lin ([email protected])**. 📌 **Email Subject:** Application for Postdoc Researcher * * * 📧 **We can’t wait to meet you!** 🚀🌊 ### Share this: * Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X * Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook * Like Loading... ### _Related_
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November 25, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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🐦Acompanya l’Ariadna a realitzar l’inventari de fauna realitzat a l’EIN de l'Estany de Sils!

Com que no podem passar-nos tot el dia al camp, utilitzem gravadores de so: els Audiomoth.

Projecte subvencionat amb els #AjutsMAP del Departament de Territori, Habitatge i Transició Ecològica.
November 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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🎤 GroupGets.com/hydro 💧 Our Hydromoth with Underwater Case bundle is back in stock! The HydroMoth captures underwater audio at depths of 30-60m and integrates with any AudioMoth firmware for various aquatic settings, such as scheduled or sound-activated recordings in coral reefs or freshwater ponds.
November 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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📢 DEADLINE EXTENDED: ICTC Call for Sessions & Workshops

Due to extenuating circumstances around the world, we're extending the proposal deadline to keep ICTC as inclusive and representative as possible.

Submit your proposals by Tuesday, November 18 at 23:55 UTC: ictc2026.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Jess Awad from Naturalis (massive Dutch biodiversity institute, formerly known as RMNH)— massive collection in a gorgeous new building (2019)
November 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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🎤 GroupGets.com/usbmoth 🎤We’ve just received a new shipment of USB AudioMoth microphones! These devices feature the same audio front-end as the standard AudioMoth 1.2.0 models but do not need batteries.
November 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Meet our speakers for the AI for Non-Human Animal Communication workshop at
@NeurIPSConf!

🐬 Laela Sayigh – decoding dolphin communication
🦇 Oisin Mac Aodha – AI for biodiversity monitoring
🐦 Julie Elie – neural mechanisms of songbird & bat vocal learning

Learn more and join: aiforanimalcomms.org
November 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Only 12 days left! Please help support getting this book printed about the little-known Sphere computer!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bzo...
Go Computer Now! – The Story of Sphere Computers
A book telling the extraordinary story of Sphere, a 1970s Utah personal computer maker far ahead of its time—until its sudden collapse.
www.kickstarter.com
November 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Surface waves & acoustic waves! Starting new projects... #audiomoth 🧪🌊
October 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Did you know that there is a clear version of the terrestrial AudioMoth IPX7 Waterproof Case? This variant is intended for bioacoustics education and training purposes, with clear visibility of the flashing LEDs. #bioacoustics www.openacousticdevices.info/product-page...
October 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Submit your workshop and session proposals for the International Conservation Technology Conference!

Share your ideas today and learn about key dates, conference tracks, session formats, and more here: ictc2026.com

🚨Submissions close on Friday 15 November 23:55 GMT
October 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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📦 GroupGets.com/devcase🎤The AudioMoth Dev Case is a waterproof, injection-molded shell designed for the AudioMoth Dev. It offers complete flexibility for hardware setup, featuring built-in mounts and slots to accommodate external microphones, GPS, larger batteries, and custom auxiliary boards.
September 30, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Beautiful day for some trial @openacousticdevices.info hydrophone amplifier deployments.
September 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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GroupGets.com/micromoth 🎤 MicroMoth is the smallest full-spectrum acoustic dev platform, based on AudioMoth and the Gecko processor. It records audible and ultrasonic frequencies, at just 25mm by 36mm and weighing 4 grams.
September 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Hey do you have a cool idea for minimalist AI that can actually help us understand the natural world? I'm a judge for @hacksterio.bsky.social 's @edgeai.bsky.social 's Earth Guardian challenge!

Submit a cool USEFUL concept by September 30!

www.hackster.io/contests/ear...
Edge AI Earth Guardians
Edge intelligence meets conservation action With EDGE AI FOUNDATION and NextPCB.
www.hackster.io
September 22, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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If you're based in the UK you can now purchase our entire range of devices and accessories directly from us:
www.openacousticdevices.info/shop

Plus, when you purchase an AudioMoth, HydroMoth, AudioMoth Dev, or AudioMoth USB Microphone, get a compatible case 20% off!
All Products | openacousticdevices
The complete Open Acoustic Devices range.
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September 16, 2025 at 10:18 AM