Our brilliant & diverse team of Marine & Health Scientists study #plastic in our #oceans & #wildlife 🐦🌊🏝🌈 We feature in BBC’s #drowninginplastic. We also have projects on #ClimateChange, #Bushfires, #MarineHeatwaves & #ArtSci collaborationhttps://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.social/post/3mlfzcla5pk2vAnother hard year for the #birds & our team. In 2 weeks we removed 1.1 kg of #plastics from Australian #shearwater chicks (>8850 pieces). Balloons clips, clothes pegs, tiling spacers, strapping tape, drink lids, nurdles, toys, cutlery - the list goes on & on 😞 #SeabirdSaturday #PlasticPollution09 May 2026 10:17 +0000at://did:plc:75yoppis2vhsj3ygt57qyvfa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlfzcla5pk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.social/post/3ml425jbyhs27Over the past 20 yr, much of our research has been underpinned by our ability to apply numbered metal bands to young #seabirds so we can track their success over time. Jenn holds our #banding license, and has applied 1000s of bands. Each team member plays a key role; this has been one of Jenn’s.05 May 2026 11:05 +0000at://did:plc:75yoppis2vhsj3ygt57qyvfa/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml425jbyhs27https://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.social/post/3mkm66jbqss25Officially reached max-floof29 Apr 2026 03:35 +0000at://did:plc:75yoppis2vhsj3ygt57qyvfa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkm66jbqss25https://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.social/post/3mkkgehdzrc2eThe #AdriftLab team is back on #LordHoweIsland for another fluff-filled season of #seabird chicks 💙 @seabirdsentinel.bsky.social @thelabandfield.bsky.social28 Apr 2026 10:56 +0000at://did:plc:75yoppis2vhsj3ygt57qyvfa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkgehdzrc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.social/post/3mkclw2hybc27🔥#NewPaper🔥 We document lightning-ignited #bushfires on islands from the sub-Antarctic to tropics. These islands are of global biodiversity importance; without intervention, fires burn large portions of islands, with consequences for flora/fauna, including #seabirds https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2026.11185925 Apr 2026 08:14 +0000at://did:plc:75yoppis2vhsj3ygt57qyvfa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkclw2hybc27https://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.social/post/3mkbgyzvzb22eOur new article in @theconversation.com on why #seabirds are increasingly washing up on beaches in #Australia https://theconversation.com/more-shearwaters-are-washing-up-dead-on-australian-beaches-its-not-due-to-natural-causes-24276824 Apr 2026 21:13 +0000at://did:plc:75yoppis2vhsj3ygt57qyvfa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkbgyzvzb22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.social/post/3mk6xmjtxdk2aOur newest #AdriftLab paper provides the first data on how Australian #seabirds are impacted by #MarineHeatwaves. So much gratitude for the 200+ #CitizenScientists who made this project possible [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Apr 2026 21:33 +0000at://did:plc:75yoppis2vhsj3ygt57qyvfa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6xmjtxdk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.social/post/3mjd6xxee222eWe love #shearwaters, but…they are not unique. Physiologically, ecologically they’re similar to other seabirds. Thus, the impact of #plastics on shearwaters can tell us a lot about what’s going on in other species. Even when there’s an “absence of evidence” https://adriftlab.org/publications/when-absence-of-evidence-is-not-evidence-of-absence-what-an-advanced-case-reveals-about-plastic-impacts-on-seabirds/ [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Apr 2026 20:30 +0000at://did:plc:75yoppis2vhsj3ygt57qyvfa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjd6xxee222ehttps://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.social/post/3mimhiwgcnc2pLast week the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) added the Sable #Shearwater (formerly, FFSH) to its Appendix II and approves Concerted Action for the species.03 Apr 2026 19:31 +0000at://did:plc:75yoppis2vhsj3ygt57qyvfa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mimhiwgcnc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.social/post/3mikvqragrk2tWe are SO EXCITED to read about the incredible recipients of the 2026 (decadal) Pride in #STEM Award. Especially because one of our beloved team members is amongst the awardees 💜 Congrats to these kind, compassionate, hard-working #ChangeMakers [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Apr 2026 04:41 +0000at://did:plc:75yoppis2vhsj3ygt57qyvfa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mikvqragrk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.social/post/3mhmoewiokk2pNearly a century floating in the ocean #PlasticPollution https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1kg9z4d3pwo?at_ptr_name=instagram_publishing&at_link_origin=BBC_Cornwall&at_link_type=web_link&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_link_id=320D4178-22B5-11F1-B4CE-F3266B05BE2B&at_campaign_type=owned&at_format=link&at_medium=social&at_bbc_team=editorial&fbclid=IwdGRjcAQrONxjbGNrBCs4x2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHnsTxBLj8FX58UeGaJMCx2ToHQnDxcjNSLfMr8h0T38Ey9YNNVVBu3D2kD4V_aem_TqE05XTC2YqD3mER1FP80A22 Mar 2026 04:09 +0000at://did:plc:75yoppis2vhsj3ygt57qyvfa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhmoewiokk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.social/post/3mdm64gkk3k23#FairyPrions are washing up on beaches in SE #Tasmania, particularly around Hobart. Please do not touch the #birds. Instead, count how many you see, take photos, and upload your observations to our dedicated #BeachedBird #CitizenScience database 🔗➡️ https://adriftlab.org/beached-bird-reports/30 Jan 2026 01:37 +0000at://did:plc:75yoppis2vhsj3ygt57qyvfa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdm64gkk3k23https://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.social/post/3mdjcuyxxts2xIn November, #AdriftLab gathered for one of our famous #WritingRetreats. This one was a little different, with 2 team members about to relocate after being promoted into exciting research positions in NZ & NY. So, while we wrote & shared ideas, we also prepared for the inevitable separation28 Jan 2026 22:24 +0000at://did:plc:75yoppis2vhsj3ygt57qyvfa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdjcuyxxts2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.social/post/3mceerbt25c2aApologies for (another) sad photo. If you live between #Wollongong & #Ulladulla, can you please send us a DM - #birds are washing up on beaches in this area. We need help recording where, how many & which species #CitizenScience #seabirds #shearwaters #AdriftLab #BeachedBirds14 Jan 2026 05:50 +0000at://did:plc:75yoppis2vhsj3ygt57qyvfa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mceerbt25c2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.social/post/3ma2npcfuek2jApologies for the sad photo, but we need your help. Right now, #seabirds are washing up on beaches in SE Australia (particularly around #Newcastle)15 Dec 2025 22:13 +0000at://did:plc:75yoppis2vhsj3ygt57qyvfa/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma2npcfuek2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.social/post/3m7vrqm6oak2sTrying to submit a new paper to Nature 🎉 but the lab mascot has needs 🙄13 Dec 2025 23:42 +0000at://did:plc:75yoppis2vhsj3ygt57qyvfa/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7vrqm6oak2shttps://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.social/post/3m7tdcyno522gUnfortunately, we’re now getting records of #BeachedBirds further north, between #Eden and #Newcastle. It’s hot, so people are on beaches - we need to know what they’re seeing 🐦🙏 #CitizenScience #shearwaters #seabirds [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Dec 2025 00:18 +0000at://did:plc:75yoppis2vhsj3ygt57qyvfa/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7tdcyno522ghttps://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.social/post/3m7mpcx27ds23🚨We need your help🚨 #Shearwaters are washing up on beaches, particularly around #Tathra. Some #seabirds are still alive. Please do not touch the #birds. Instead, take photos & submit your observations to our new portal ➡️ https://adriftlab.org/beached-bird-reports/ (also, please share this) #ornithology #OzBirds10 Dec 2025 09:04 +0000at://did:plc:75yoppis2vhsj3ygt57qyvfa/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7mpcx27ds23https://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.social/post/3m7ha73fbhs2u#AdriftLab recently completed another #WritingRetreat. The success of this approach - bringing our team together and blocking out dedicated time for deep thinking & writing - has been such a game changer. Gone are distractions like email, and in their place, creativity & productivity abounds08 Dec 2025 04:50 +0000at://did:plc:75yoppis2vhsj3ygt57qyvfa/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7ha73fbhs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.social/post/3m53sj7zdl22kPerfect for #ornithology ECRs (but all career stages welcome!) [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Nov 2025 04:56 +0000at://did:plc:75yoppis2vhsj3ygt57qyvfa/app.bsky.feed.post/3m53sj7zdl22khttps://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.social/post/3m4ou2vqzvc2eDo we know anyone planning to sample blood (>200 uL) from #birds in #Australia in the next 1-3 months? If so, please send us a DM - we’d love to collaborate and have some awesome ideas/kit to contribute! 🐦🩸 @thelabandfield.bsky.social @seabirdsentinel.bsky.social03 Nov 2025 01:19 +0000at://did:plc:75yoppis2vhsj3ygt57qyvfa/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4ou2vqzvc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.social/post/3m37c4dkvak26One of our PhD students @alixdejersey.bsky.social submitted her #PhDThesis yesterday 🎉 Thankfully we’ve got heaps of papers to selfishly keep DOCTOR de Jersey around, and immersed in the world of #shearwaters & #plastics #phddone15 Oct 2025 03:23 +0000at://did:plc:75yoppis2vhsj3ygt57qyvfa/app.bsky.feed.post/3m37c4dkvak26https://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.social/post/3m2s6mvwadc2uA passenger aboard the ‘Spirit of #Tasmania’ recorded this video yesterday as the ferry entered the #BassStrait The seas were ~6 m & wind gusting ~75 km/hr. It is glorious to see flocks of Short-tailed #Shearwaters (just returned from the Bering Sea) absolutely in their element 🐦💨09 Oct 2025 22:16 +0000at://did:plc:75yoppis2vhsj3ygt57qyvfa/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2s6mvwadc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/adriftlab.bsky.social/post/3m2kvzntkes2bDo you work with #CitizenScientists #volunteers #TOs or #CommunityGroups? This #NewPaper on #CoCreation and #acknowledgement is for you ⬇️👏 Gratitude to @scienceforall.bsky.social and @jacknunn.bsky.social for their hardwork & leadership 🙏 @seabirdsentinel.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Oct 2025 00:53 +0000at://did:plc:75yoppis2vhsj3ygt57qyvfa/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2kvzntkes2b