Informal pub night at #GSB2026. Please join us at the Sticky Wicket (strathconahotel.com/sticky-wicket) around 8pm onwards. Whether for dinner, a drink, or just to continue the conversation, we look forward to seeing you! @gsb2026.bsky.social @thegsbi.bsky.social #soil #biodiversity
A photography of a velvet worm crawling on a moss-covered trunk. The animal is worm-like, with many soft pairs of legs and a pair of long, segmented antennae. All over the animal's body, there are hundreds of multi-coloured lumps, which resemble dress sequins.
I recently discovered this incredible creature while on a night walk in the NZ bush. Known as a 'Velvet Worms', this adorable predator immobilises prey with organic glue fired from turrets on its head!
Oh... and they are basically unchanged in about 400 million years!
#TheWorldBeneathOurFeet 🧪
Guys! I was so incredibly lucky to have Frank and Andy sit with me for an interview!
Wanna be inspired to join the visual hunt for the most beautiful creatures on Earth?
Check out the internew here!
doi.org/10.25674/504
@mesofauna.bsky.social
@frankashwood.bsky.social
A screenshot of the title and abstract page of an article in Soil Organisms journal, entitled 'Advocating for the lobe and protection of soil animals through photography: the work of Frank Ashwood and Andy Murray'.
A photograph of a round, hard-bodied mite walking among a cluster of lollipop-shaped slime mold fruiting bodies.
Want to start doing soil animal macrophotography? Or fancy a rare glimpse into mine and @mesofauna.bsky.social's minds?
An article has just dropped in @soilorganismsj.bsky.social, showcasing mine and Andy's love for documenting soil biodiversity! 🧪🪱
Open Access: soil-organisms.org/SO/article/v...
Us too!!
Can't wait to get to #Victoria BC for the #GSB2026 Global #Soil #Biodiversity conference? You can get prepared with ideas from www.tourismvictoria.com
The countdown has begun! Only 9 days left before #GSB2026 Global #Soil #Biodiversity Conference. @thegsbi.bsky.social
👜 Stuffing conference bags with @lindolab.bsky.social and their students
@gsb2026.bsky.social #GSB2026
Attending the 4th Global Soil Biodiversity Conference #GSB2026 and want a conference t-shirt? Pre-order now and pick-up at the conference. Must order by March 29th tees.ca/products/soi... #Soil #Biodiversity @thegsbi.bsky.social @carlosbarreto.bsky.social
Attending the 4th Global Soil Biodiversity Conference #GSB2026 and want a conference t-shirt? Pre-order now and pick-up at the conference. Must order by March 29th tees.ca/products/soi... #Soil #Biodiversity @thegsbi.bsky.social @carlosbarreto.bsky.social
Yes, I’m a bit sceptical.
I’m a bit sceptical.
We are pleased to announce that 4 special issues will be published as a major scientific output of the upcoming #GSB2026, to be held in Victoria, Canada, on April 12–15, 2026. More information will be posted on our webpages soon globalsoilbiodiversity2026.org @thegsbi.bsky.social #Soil #Biodiversity
Planning your travel for #GSB2026 Global #Soil #Biodiversity conference in Victoria BC? There is information about travel as well as airline discount codes available on our webpages: globalsoilbiodiversity2026.org/travel-amp-v...
Moss Lady of Beacon Hill Park channeling a more soil vibe in anticipation of #GSB2026 @thegsbi.bsky.social #soil #biodiversity
We are currently looking for a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in community ecology to work in the Arthropods Core Project of the Biodiversity Exploratories @bexplo.bsky.social
Reposting is much appreciated for widest reach! Thanks.
More information here:
www.lss.ls.tum.de/fileadmin/w0...
⏰Deadline is this Friday! @lindolab.bsky.social
Wrote a little story about our paper: doi.org/10.1002/ecog...
4 days left to apply
Antarctica isn’t just penguins 🧊
Hidden in moss and rock live tiny extremophiles like springtails and mites — now threatened by climate change and human impact.
Join our FREE entoLIVE webinar with @peteconvey.bsky.social ( @bas.ac.uk) on 5th March 2026 🌍 🧪
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1914682529...
More morning run pictures, this time through Beacon Hill Park. A mild interruption by some peacocks sunning themselves
📢 Calling all earthworm enthusiasts! 🪱✨
One week to submit your abstract for the Earthworm Symposium happening 23–28 August 2026/Wageningen.
🗓️ Deadline: 31 January
You love the 😍 earthworm photography by @frankashwood.bsky.social? Then come 🤩!
More info and abstract submission:
lnkd.in/ehGwc3ze
#VictoriaBC has Canada’s oldest Chinatown. While attending #GSB2026, make sure you take FanTan Alley on your way there
#VictoriaBC is in love with mushrooms! Perfect for the Global Soil Biodiversity conference #GSB2026 these from Curated www.samantharossdesign.com #soilbiodiversity
A historic 1800's house
Don't forget to stop by Emily Carr's house (www.carrhouse.org) while attending #GSB2026 in #VictoriaBC, or at least walk by on a tour of historic houses (parkscanadahistory.com/brochures/em...) in the James Bay neighbourhood. @thegsbi.bsky.social
Excited to welcome #GSB2026 delegates to my hometown #VictoriaBC. A few pictures from my morning run before conference planning to get you excited about the trip. @thegsbi.bsky.social
🚨 today is the day! Don't miss it!
Only a few hours to go until Early Bird registration closes!