A research vessel, the Vinson from Antarctica, sailing near an iceberg. On the research vessel stands an enthusiastic sailor with his fists in the air. The caption reads: News from the Southern Ocean.

The Vinson of Antarctica sailing in cloudy weather near some snowy mountains

The OceanPack instrument onboard the Vinson making pCO2 measurements.

📢 News from the #SouthernOcean!

TRICUSO is welcoming the engagement of another #citizenscience platform. Meet the #Vinson of #Antarctica, currently on tour across the South Atlantic.

💡Learn more: www.vinsonofantarctica.org

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TRICUSO Episode One: Expanding the Capacity of Observation in the Southern Ocean YouTube video by TRICUSO

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcJl...

Thumbnail for the first TRICUSO project video. Episode 1: Expanding the capacity of observation in the Southern Ocean. In the background is the beautiful scenery of the floating ice on the Southern Ocean, snowy mountains and a blue sky.

📽️TRICUSO’s first #projectvideo! Featuring the beautiful #SouthernOcean, interviews with our consortium #scientists and our ambitions to innovate #sensor technology and engage #citizenscience platforms.

Special thanks to #60South & #TheOceanRace

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"There has been erosion to the point there was nothing left for the sheep to eat.”

In the #Falklands, eroded peat is entering coastal waters and reshaping marine ecosystems, discover the latest from our 2 week research mission:
🔗 pml.ac.uk/news/eroding...

📰Our December Southern Currents newsletter is out now!
From peatland research and freshwater monitoring to PhD highlights and exciting new opportunities, there’s a lot to catch up on!
Check out the Newsletter here: 👇https://tinyurl.com/yhkt97fw

SAERI is recruiting an Environmental Geospatial & UAV Officer in the Falkland Islands!
Work with GIS, Python, remote sensing & UAVs while contributing to meaningful environmental research in a stunning location.
📆Deadline: 9 Jan 2026
🔗Details & apply: hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/...

🌊Exciting update from the 🇳🇦NIMPA+ project, funded by @blueactionfund.org :

The NIMPA Data Mgt Portal is operational! @saerifi.bsky.social helped develop it bringing together all available info on MPA NIMPA. The portal will serve as decision-making tool. Trainings are underway. 👇 NIMPA.sari.org

💦Freshwater project monitoring update!
DPLUS206 project manager Dr. Nyein Thandar Ko & a volunteer visited Big Pond, Bleaker Island to gather logger data & install new ones, continuing long-term monitoring & tracking the heatlh of our freshwater across the Falkland Islands.

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📢 🎓PhD Opportunity!
Grounded icebergs aren’t just frozen giants — they shape oceans, ecosystems & climate. 🌊❄️

Join the new IGNITE PhD exploring their impact around a sub-Antarctic island.

🎓 Apply by 8 Jan 2026
🔗 Learn more: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

🚨 PhD Opportunity!
Study how grounded icebergs affect oceanography & ecosystems in the Sub-Antarctic 🌊❄️

🎓 Jointly supervised by @bas.ac.uk , @unisouthampton.bsky.social & SAERI
📅 Apply by 8 Jan 2026
🔗 findaphd.com/p187782

On Thursday 9th, SAERI joined Falkland College’s Careers Day at FICS! 🌿
Dr Al Baylis, Dr Rosie Broyd, Evan Langridge & Sophie Crossley-Hardeman ran a hands-on Science & Research session—from animal tracking & peatland studies to GIS map-making fun. Thanks for having us!

Current systems in the South Atlantic after van der Grient et al. (2023).

🧵2/2) Published in Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, this research used LSTM Neural Network (NN) and Generalized-Additive-Mixed-Effect models to analyse and forecast the spatial and temporal abundance of Illex argentinus, a species vital to the Falkland Islands.
👉👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.ec...

🧵 1/2) 🦑 New study forecasts Argentine shortfin squid abundance using ocean conditions around the Falklands 👇👇

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Are you on the list? Our seasonal newsletter is launching soon. Scan the QR code on the bottom left of the image to subscribe for stories and more.

📢 Our seasonal #newsletter is launching 🔜

🤩 Don’t miss the #opportunities to #engage and be entered in a drawing for some nice swag.

📩 #Subscribe here: tricuso.eu/tricuso-news...

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🚨still time left to APPLY! 🚨
South Atlantic Laboratories Ltd (SALL) is hiring a Sclerochronology Scientist in the Falkland Islands!

🧪 Deadline: 4.30pm (-4BST) 30 June 2025
📧 Apply via: aolmedobowers@sfl.co.fk
🔗 More info: www.south-atlantic-research.org/saeri-jobs/

🌊Southern Currents – The latest issue is here!

🌍From seabed mapping in the tropics to scientific discussions in Parliament!
Dive into the latest from the South Atlantic and beyond: mailchi.mp/fe3f58cb412b...

Global tracking of marine megafauna space use reveals how to achieve conservation targets The recent Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) sets ambitious goals but no clear pathway for how zero loss of important biodiversity areas and halting human-induced extinction of thre...

Read more on the paper here: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

🌊 SAERI’s Dr. Alastair Baylis joins 300+ scientists in a landmark global study led by @anammsequeira.bsky.social, combining tracking data from 100+ marine megafauna species. Big shout out to the proposed Falkland Islands Marine Managed Areas — key for future conservation! 🐋📡 #OceanScience

🚨 We're hiring!
Join SALL in the Falkland Islands as a Sclerochronology Scientist 🐟🔬

Apply by 30 June 2025
📧 aolmedobowers@sfl.co.fk
🔗 south-atlantic-research.org/saeri-jobs

#MarineBiology #JobAlert

Hello Brazil! 🌎🕊️ Our tracking of #Falklands Southern Giant Petrels continues to surprise! These seabirds really know how to take the scenic route
#seabirdscience #DPL00080 #tracking #giantpetrel #helloBrazil #darwinpluslocal #ukbiodiversitychallengefunds

🔗 my.wildlifecomputers.com/data/map/?id...

The Falklands host the world’s largest population of Southern Giant Petrels & for the first time we’re tracking their movements! 🌍 Turns out, they’re not homebodies-Some are soaring over 1,500km from home!
Big birds, big adventures. #SeabirdScience my.wildlifecomputers.com/data/map/?id...

Wrapping up Day 2️⃣ of the 5th #SELINAWorkshop 🔍

The focus was on FIEA (Framework for Integrated Ecosystem Assessment) with sessions dedicated to Dialogue Across Functions. 🤝

In the afternoon, the partners visited a local tea company and then the field trip wrapped up with a relaxing picnic🌳☕

Wrapping up Day 1️⃣ of the 5th #SELINAWorkshop!

☀️ Between the keynote presentations and separate sessions, the sunny weather was perfect for our group photo!

🍍 We ended the day with a visit to a pineapple plantation, adding a local flavour to the experience.

📣 Stay tuned for our upcoming updates!

🎉 The 5th #SELINAWorkshop is officially underway!

🏫 Yesterday, Filipe Bernardo marked the beginning of the workshop with a warm welcome at the University of the Azores - our home for the next four days.

🔔 Stay tuned for updates from our daily sessions and excursions!

Just in: #April 2025 was 2nd warmest on record for the globe

Access our report highlights with captioned map images at: bit.ly/Global202504

via NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)

Ever wonder how far penguins & their ocean neighbors travel for dinner?
This epic animation reveals the jaw-dropping journeys of penguins,albatross,fur seals & sea lions! With tracking tech & support from UK Biodiversity Challenge Funds, we're turning their paths into powerful conservation action.

A national database like the #FalklandIslands Data Portal is crucial for understanding & protecting ecosystems-it empowers us to make informed decisions & drive change.

Explore the data: dataportal.saeri.org
📬 Questions? Reach Scott at SLeadbetter@saeri.ac.fk

Save the date On 9th July 2025 We are uniting at Westminster For people, climate, and nature

SAVE THE DATE 📢

On 9th July 2025, we’re heading to Westminster to show MPs that climate & nature must be a priority.

This is your chance to speak directly to your MP & call for urgent action. Stay tuned for details!

RT & spread the word for people, climate & nature.