Julie Lockwood
@lockwoodlab.bsky.social
Distinguished Professor and Director, Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute
Biodiversity conservation, invasive species, wildlife trade, eDNA, climate change
Lockwoodlab.com
sites.rutgers.edu/edna/
Biodiversity conservation, invasive species, wildlife trade, eDNA, climate change
Lockwoodlab.com
sites.rutgers.edu/edna/
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A really important & fascinating contribution led by @lysoifer.bsky.social-- the concept of "climate velocities" has been around for 15 years, but for the first time she shows how different velocities are when 1) you consider microclimate and 2) consider 3D structure of vegetation. Check it out!
Near-ground and 3D microclimates slow down climate velocity and alter their direction with important implications for range shifting specise.
Check out our work from my time in the Coomes lab at Cambridge: www.nature.com/articles/s41....
Check out our work from my time in the Coomes lab at Cambridge: www.nature.com/articles/s41....
Microclimates slow and alter the direction of climate velocities in tropical forests - Nature Climate Change
The authors model near-ground and within-canopy microclimates in a tropical montane rainforest. They show that short-distance shifts towards dense vegetation or vertically downwards in canopies reduce...
www.nature.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A really important & fascinating contribution led by @lysoifer.bsky.social-- the concept of "climate velocities" has been around for 15 years, but for the first time she shows how different velocities are when 1) you consider microclimate and 2) consider 3D structure of vegetation. Check it out!
Reposted by Julie Lockwood
DOGE may have been an utter failure — but it did inspire retired forest-service workers to try and fill the vacuum of the agency it gutted.
Page One, WaPo:
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November 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM
DOGE may have been an utter failure — but it did inspire retired forest-service workers to try and fill the vacuum of the agency it gutted.
Page One, WaPo:
Page One, WaPo:
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🌊🔵 Introducing Blue Spots! These are places that can accelerate marine conservation by concentrating efforts in areas where existing non-extractive economies—especially diving and wildlife tourism—already support biodiversity protection. Dive in to learn more. ⬇️ 💙🐠
Cornerstones of Marine Protection Might Actually be “Blue Spots”
A marine protection method described this week proposes spreading marine protection from areas where wildlife tourism already discourages activities that damage or degrade ecosystems, like fishing or ...
scripps.ucsd.edu
November 26, 2025 at 8:46 PM
🌊🔵 Introducing Blue Spots! These are places that can accelerate marine conservation by concentrating efforts in areas where existing non-extractive economies—especially diving and wildlife tourism—already support biodiversity protection. Dive in to learn more. ⬇️ 💙🐠
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New @ewhale-dna.bsky.social publication! All these mini-lectures on board of whale watching boats do actually raise awareness for #marine #conservation efforts! #eDNA #whales #CitizenScience
🐋🚨 New publication alert! Integrating #CitizenScience and #eDNA sampling activities on #whaleWatching tours fosters public engagement for #marine protection! Gigantic team effort led by Eleonora Barbaccia. www.nature.com/articles/s41... @apanec-lab.bsky.social @biodiversa.eu
November 26, 2025 at 12:42 PM
New @ewhale-dna.bsky.social publication! All these mini-lectures on board of whale watching boats do actually raise awareness for #marine #conservation efforts! #eDNA #whales #CitizenScience
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#Biodiversity conservation is an urgent global imperative & protected areas (PAs) are widely used for this goal. In a study of PAs in Africa & Europe Gatiso et al. found only 1/3 of PA managers use scientific publications to inform decisions. They discuss barriers & solutions doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
November 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
#Biodiversity conservation is an urgent global imperative & protected areas (PAs) are widely used for this goal. In a study of PAs in Africa & Europe Gatiso et al. found only 1/3 of PA managers use scientific publications to inform decisions. They discuss barriers & solutions doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
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So happy to announce our new preprint, “A geothermal amoeba sets a new upper temperature limit for eukaryotes.” We cultured a novel amoeba from Lassen Volcanic NP (CA, USA) that divides at 63°C (145°F) 🔥 - a new record for euk growth!
#protistsonsky 🧵
#protistsonsky 🧵
November 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
So happy to announce our new preprint, “A geothermal amoeba sets a new upper temperature limit for eukaryotes.” We cultured a novel amoeba from Lassen Volcanic NP (CA, USA) that divides at 63°C (145°F) 🔥 - a new record for euk growth!
#protistsonsky 🧵
#protistsonsky 🧵
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Antonia from our eRNAmaris project visited Le Croisic, France, to collect water samples with our partners at Ifremer 🌊! Sampling over time will reveal how fish eRNA degrades 🐠🧬. Big thanks to the Océarium for making this possible!
November 26, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Antonia from our eRNAmaris project visited Le Croisic, France, to collect water samples with our partners at Ifremer 🌊! Sampling over time will reveal how fish eRNA degrades 🐠🧬. Big thanks to the Océarium for making this possible!
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Real conservation action, guided by genomes!
@ergabiodiv.bsky.social @biogeneurope.bsky.social
Why go beyond the reference genome?
Because population genomics reveals hidden risks — low diversity, genetic drift, and declining gene flow. 🌍
Wetlands are disappearing… and so is genetic diversity.
@ergabiodiv.bsky.social @biogeneurope.bsky.social
Why go beyond the reference genome?
Because population genomics reveals hidden risks — low diversity, genetic drift, and declining gene flow. 🌍
Wetlands are disappearing… and so is genetic diversity.
November 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Real conservation action, guided by genomes!
@ergabiodiv.bsky.social @biogeneurope.bsky.social
Why go beyond the reference genome?
Because population genomics reveals hidden risks — low diversity, genetic drift, and declining gene flow. 🌍
Wetlands are disappearing… and so is genetic diversity.
@ergabiodiv.bsky.social @biogeneurope.bsky.social
Why go beyond the reference genome?
Because population genomics reveals hidden risks — low diversity, genetic drift, and declining gene flow. 🌍
Wetlands are disappearing… and so is genetic diversity.
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📖 Published📖
In this recent paper, the authors create a new class of time structured model that better predicts population growth in a variable world 🌍 🧪 🖥️
🔎 Read here:
In this recent paper, the authors create a new class of time structured model that better predicts population growth in a variable world 🌍 🧪 🖥️
🔎 Read here:
Time‐structured models of population growth in fluctuating environments
Although environmental variability is expected to play a more prominent role under climate change, current demographic models that ignore the differential environmental histories of cohorts across...
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
📖 Published📖
In this recent paper, the authors create a new class of time structured model that better predicts population growth in a variable world 🌍 🧪 🖥️
🔎 Read here:
In this recent paper, the authors create a new class of time structured model that better predicts population growth in a variable world 🌍 🧪 🖥️
🔎 Read here:
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Eco-distress—climate anxiety among young people—is real and ongoing. In this series in The Conversation UK, researchers at the ECI reflect on their Museum of Climate Hope project, showing how creative approaches can inspire hope and action.
➡️ theconversation.com/topics/clima...
➡️ theconversation.com/topics/clima...
climate storytelling News, Research and Analysis - The Conversation
Browse climate storytelling news, research and analysis from The Conversation
theconversation.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Eco-distress—climate anxiety among young people—is real and ongoing. In this series in The Conversation UK, researchers at the ECI reflect on their Museum of Climate Hope project, showing how creative approaches can inspire hope and action.
➡️ theconversation.com/topics/clima...
➡️ theconversation.com/topics/clima...
Go New Jersey!
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Go New Jersey!
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Really important to stress that the Crown Jewels of the US higher education system were never the Ivies or elite SLACs (other countries have equivalents of these) but the well-funded, large, cheap, and excellently staffed public state university systems bringing high quality education to the masses.
One of the bragging rights that the US ed system had in the 20th century is that we didn't have education tracks. Essentially, any kid could go to a CC or state school & major in whatever they wanted to (obviously an oversimplification). I fear this aspect of the American dream is dying.
November 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Really important to stress that the Crown Jewels of the US higher education system were never the Ivies or elite SLACs (other countries have equivalents of these) but the well-funded, large, cheap, and excellently staffed public state university systems bringing high quality education to the masses.
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Terrific new paper by @jessicalwarelab.bsky.social and others on dragonfly wings, in particular the hydrocarbons which act in multiple ways - structurally, pheromonally and in terms of water resistance. Wish I were still teaching, I'd use this as a great example. of multiple adaptations.
The secrets of the extreme durability of odonata wings
Abstract. Essential properties considered in the design, fabrication, and application of contemporary bio/nanomaterials have been modeled on adaptations of
academic.oup.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Terrific new paper by @jessicalwarelab.bsky.social and others on dragonfly wings, in particular the hydrocarbons which act in multiple ways - structurally, pheromonally and in terms of water resistance. Wish I were still teaching, I'd use this as a great example. of multiple adaptations.
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One of marine conservation's greatest success stories - an update is my news to me good news for Nov. 24th. #OceanOptimism #BeyondTheObituaries #EarthOptimism www.sarasotamagazine.com/travel-and-o...
Mote Reports Record Sea Turtle Nesting Numbers for 2025
This year saw more 1,366 more sea turtle nests on local beaches than last year, including some incubating into November.
www.sarasotamagazine.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:50 PM
One of marine conservation's greatest success stories - an update is my news to me good news for Nov. 24th. #OceanOptimism #BeyondTheObituaries #EarthOptimism www.sarasotamagazine.com/travel-and-o...
"While policymakers often viewed the lower-growth, community-focused “Slow Lane Society” scenario as restrictive, members of the public described it as hopeful and positive — showing how perceptions of desirable futures can differ between experts and citizens."
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵: 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟱𝟬 𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀.
ECI's Prof Christian Brand @profchristianbrand.bsky.social says: “Transport is hard to decarbonise; this report shows how policy & evidence can work together.” ➡️ ukerc.ac.uk/news/new-res...
ECI's Prof Christian Brand @profchristianbrand.bsky.social says: “Transport is hard to decarbonise; this report shows how policy & evidence can work together.” ➡️ ukerc.ac.uk/news/new-res...
New Research sees Policymakers and Academics Unite to Map 2050 Net Zero Scenarios
In a first of its kind collaboration, new research published in Nature Energy has embedded policymakers into the...
ukerc.ac.uk
November 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
"While policymakers often viewed the lower-growth, community-focused “Slow Lane Society” scenario as restrictive, members of the public described it as hopeful and positive — showing how perceptions of desirable futures can differ between experts and citizens."
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📖 Published📖
In this recent paper, the authors explore the complexities that come with assessing biodiversity, and investigate biodiversity through integrative biodiversity indicators 🧪 🌍
🔎 Read more here:
In this recent paper, the authors explore the complexities that come with assessing biodiversity, and investigate biodiversity through integrative biodiversity indicators 🧪 🌍
🔎 Read more here:
buff.ly
November 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
📖 Published📖
In this recent paper, the authors explore the complexities that come with assessing biodiversity, and investigate biodiversity through integrative biodiversity indicators 🧪 🌍
🔎 Read more here:
In this recent paper, the authors explore the complexities that come with assessing biodiversity, and investigate biodiversity through integrative biodiversity indicators 🧪 🌍
🔎 Read more here:
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Look at @katharinehayhoe.com channel her apocalyptic optimist as she describes the fossil fuel swan song that we just witnessed at COP30. For the full conversation with @amywestervelt.bsky.social and me, tune into COPOut Episode 5, which airs TOMORROW!
November 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Look at @katharinehayhoe.com channel her apocalyptic optimist as she describes the fossil fuel swan song that we just witnessed at COP30. For the full conversation with @amywestervelt.bsky.social and me, tune into COPOut Episode 5, which airs TOMORROW!
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How do alien plants spread - and which ones thrive?🌱GloNAF is the most comprehensive open‐access database on regional inventories of naturalized alien plants. It includes 16,429 (sub-)species across >1,300 regions. doi.org/10.1002/ecy....
The updated Global Naturalized Alien Flora (GloNAF 2.0) database
GloNAF is a continuously updated, curated compilation of alien naturalized vascular plant inventories for geographic regions worldwide. Building on its predecessor, GloNAF 2.0 now contains 16,429 tax....
doi.org
November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
How do alien plants spread - and which ones thrive?🌱GloNAF is the most comprehensive open‐access database on regional inventories of naturalized alien plants. It includes 16,429 (sub-)species across >1,300 regions. doi.org/10.1002/ecy....
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Writing papers is hard
But, and this is Very important:
Not writing papers is also hard
The frustration & stress that comes from not getting your papers written and published is huge
If you need help with this PLEASE, take a copy of my book from a library, amazon or a friend!
I hope it helps💪
But, and this is Very important:
Not writing papers is also hard
The frustration & stress that comes from not getting your papers written and published is huge
If you need help with this PLEASE, take a copy of my book from a library, amazon or a friend!
I hope it helps💪
November 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Writing papers is hard
But, and this is Very important:
Not writing papers is also hard
The frustration & stress that comes from not getting your papers written and published is huge
If you need help with this PLEASE, take a copy of my book from a library, amazon or a friend!
I hope it helps💪
But, and this is Very important:
Not writing papers is also hard
The frustration & stress that comes from not getting your papers written and published is huge
If you need help with this PLEASE, take a copy of my book from a library, amazon or a friend!
I hope it helps💪
Reposted by Julie Lockwood
Part of: Developing lists of alien taxa in the Global South: workflows, protocols, processes, and experiences.
doi.org/10.3897/neob...
doi.org/10.3897/neob...
Developing lists of alien taxa in the Global South: workflows, protocols, processes, and experiences
The recent IPBES IAS Assessment identified significant gaps in lists of alien taxa in the Global South. The purpose of the special issue is to help address these gaps. Submissions are welcome of paper...
doi.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Part of: Developing lists of alien taxa in the Global South: workflows, protocols, processes, and experiences.
doi.org/10.3897/neob...
doi.org/10.3897/neob...
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🏘️ Mow or no? This study of the 'Making Space for Nature' project details different pathways to effective stewardship of our urban green spaces; balancing the needs of diverse people and wildlife into the future
📖 Read the full paper here ➡️ buff.ly/OlE5817
📖 Read the full paper here ➡️ buff.ly/OlE5817
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🏘️ Mow or no? This study of the 'Making Space for Nature' project details different pathways to effective stewardship of our urban green spaces; balancing the needs of diverse people and wildlife into the future
📖 Read the full paper here ➡️ buff.ly/OlE5817
📖 Read the full paper here ➡️ buff.ly/OlE5817
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🐆A struggle to survive: Guild hierarchy predicts drought benefit among large carnivores. This study highlights the complex, species-specific ecological pressures that must be understood to guide carnivore conservation under changing climate.
📖 Read the full paper here ➡️ buff.ly/x4mAi6k
📖 Read the full paper here ➡️ buff.ly/x4mAi6k
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🐆A struggle to survive: Guild hierarchy predicts drought benefit among large carnivores. This study highlights the complex, species-specific ecological pressures that must be understood to guide carnivore conservation under changing climate.
📖 Read the full paper here ➡️ buff.ly/x4mAi6k
📖 Read the full paper here ➡️ buff.ly/x4mAi6k
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An article from Inside Climate News examines why United Nations climate negotiations (COP meetings) repeatedly fail to produce the rapid, transformative action needed to address the climate crisis. The piece argues that the rules, culture, and structure of the...
Read more at tinyurl.com/249ntknm
Read more at tinyurl.com/249ntknm
November 23, 2025 at 10:27 PM
An article from Inside Climate News examines why United Nations climate negotiations (COP meetings) repeatedly fail to produce the rapid, transformative action needed to address the climate crisis. The piece argues that the rules, culture, and structure of the...
Read more at tinyurl.com/249ntknm
Read more at tinyurl.com/249ntknm
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Time to get your public comments in on the proposed Waters of the U.S. rule that would strip protections for countless wetlands and streams.
Trout unlimited has a tool on their page that will automatically send your message to the EPA as well as your representatives:
www.tu.org/conservation...
Trout unlimited has a tool on their page that will automatically send your message to the EPA as well as your representatives:
www.tu.org/conservation...
November 23, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Time to get your public comments in on the proposed Waters of the U.S. rule that would strip protections for countless wetlands and streams.
Trout unlimited has a tool on their page that will automatically send your message to the EPA as well as your representatives:
www.tu.org/conservation...
Trout unlimited has a tool on their page that will automatically send your message to the EPA as well as your representatives:
www.tu.org/conservation...