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Jacob Jaskiel

@RascalJaskiel

PhD student in the Rotjan Lab at Boston University studying larval ecology and pop. dynamics of tropical tuna species within the Phoenix Islands Protected Area

Joined February 2013
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BREAKING: Congress just reintroduced a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. This is huge.
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My research made the news recently! New research affirms possibility of a 3rd Atlantic bluefin tuna spawning ground | CBC News cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scot…
New research affirms possibility of a 3rd Atlantic bluefin tuna spawning ground | CBC News

New research affirms possibility of a 3rd Atlantic bluefin tuna spawning ground | CBC News

The prospect of a third spawning ground off the U.S. has significant implications for the giants that venture into Atlantic Canadian waters each year, including how the species is managed and their...

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Dr Meming@Dr_Meming23 Jan 2022
Me on a weekend: @OpenAcademics @AcademicChatter #academictwitter
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When I teach in-person, students often laugh at my jokes. When I teach the same students onlinr they don't laugh at all, so I asked them why. They replied "Because your jokes aren't remotely funny"
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Joel Llopiz@JoelLlopiz21 Dec 2021
We're looking for an undergrad to join our lab this summer through this program. Spread widely!
NOAAFish_NEFSC (@NOAAFish_NEFSC) profile pictureNOAAFish_NEFSC@NOAAFish_NEFSC21 Dec 2021
Undergrads: Woods Hole #PEPInternship application period is now open! 10wk program designed primarily for rising juniors & seniors from underrepresented groups in marine/ocean sciences. Apps due Feb 11! Info: bit.ly/325AaF7. #DiversityAndInclusion #DiversityInSTEM
Photos of students of various races, ethnicities and genders. Some are headshots, some are action photos in nature. “PEP Summer Students.” NOAA Fisheries logo.

ALT Photos of students of various races, ethnicities and genders. Some are headshots, some are action photos in nature. “PEP Summer Students.” NOAA Fisheries logo.

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countries banned because of the omicron variant vs. countries with confirmed omicron cases
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CONFIRMED: Kiribati Government says they are shutting down one of the world's biggest marine reserves. Phoenix Island Protected area of 408,250 sqkm created in 2010, will now be available for "sustainably use marine resources"
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BREAKING The Kiribati govt is opening one of our largest marine reserves to commercial tuna fishing and will de-register it as World Heritage site 😳😳😳 #PhoenixIslands @Phoenix_Islands 1news.co.nz/2021/11/11/fears…
Fears over China’s involvement in Kiribati’s ditching of marine reserve

Fears over China’s involvement in Kiribati’s ditching of marine reserve

1News has obtained documents which show cabinet made the decision and then informed PIPA international partners.

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"MPAs like @Phoenix_Islands matter; only 2.9% ocean = highly protected. #COP26 sets goalposts; science by @SchmidtOcean (& others) measures progress. Let’s do this!” 3/3
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Can't stop thinking about how the 7th largest pyramid in the world is a Bass Pro Shop
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My deepest congratulations to Ecuador on the expansion of the Galápagos Marine Reserve, and to Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia, and all involved on the historic announcement of the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor at #COP26.
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I’m back with more memes lol – at Berkeley, CA
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But they aren’t, y’ know, hunting people. Which seems like an important distinction in this context.
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White sharks are hunting along Cape Cod's beaches. What will it take to keep people safe? Read @cjchivers’ cover story. nyti.ms/3nhXPbX
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There's still time to apply for @SEA_Semester Marine Ecology/Oceanography Faculty Position! Application reviews start on October 15. (No sailing experience necessary!) Please share! Thanks! sea.edu/about_sea/employment
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BU Biology@BU_Biology9 Sep 2021
👋 Come work with us and our amazing grad students! We're looking for a Graduate Program Specialist: bu.silkroad.com/epostings/in…
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Brian Kahn@blkahn2 Sep 2021
Our infrastructure is not ready for climate change, a thread from tonight. 28th St. subway station
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Position: Chief Program and Academic Officer - SEA Education Association, Woods Hole, MA. koyapartners.com/search/sea-…
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@BUexperts10 Aug 2021
All of the ocean's food chains—many of them leading to our own dinner plates 🍽—are now contaminated by plastics. @RandiRotjan discusses the pathways for this pollution and how we can address the problem. @BUMPatBU @BU_Biology @Phoenix_Islands ➡️ spr.ly/6009y5xRX
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Elisa Granato@Prokaryota15 Aug 2021
Showing off new data at lab meeting
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Very proud of Laura DiRoberts, Alexa Dudek, and @NickRay17 for this awesome paper! A super fun collaboration with @FulweilerLab to explore N-cycling and symbiosis in #astrangiathings. @BUMPatBU @BU_Biology
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Are coral symbionts always mutualists? Authors tested assumptions of nitrogen cycling in #AstrangiaThings corals to examine the contributions of Breviolum psygmophilim symbionts to DIN assimilation. Lead author: Laura DiRoberts. Read full article: bit.ly/meps_670_61
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