My students will have a semester-long “follow experts on social media” assignment for informal learning. They will select some accounts from this list and also find their own. Accounts included represent a diversity of professional and geographical perspectives on ocean science and education.
A far from comprehensive list of science writers, communicators and scientists who I enjoy following. (I know I must have left so many folks out, y'all. Please forgive me.)
Meet some of bioGraphic magazine's staff
A bunch of nerds who like to talk about science, and probably will tell you too much about the mating habits of spiders.
Another list of journalists who work on climate, energy, and environmental issues. Part 1 is here: https://go.bsky.app/2TNd1Ya
If you want to learn about biology these are some great follows.
100 accounts owned by people called Colin, for people who want to follow a LOT of different Colins.
The people behind the curtain at Canadian news and current affairs publications.
All of the former Hakai Magazine staff and regular writers I could find on bluesky -- reach out to be added!
Journalism outlets, media workers and organizations, commentators and more
Some of my favourite fellow Canadians. Very Toronto-centric.