Sentences with phrase «good conservation scientist»

Would you make a good conservation scientist?

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«Steve has worked extensively with a wide variety of species and has a well - established reputation as a conservation scientist.

Titled «The Ark and Beyond: The Evolution of Zoo and Aquarium Conservation,» the book — published in March 2018 — is written by a collection of authors from zoos and aquariums, including Shedd Aquarium's Vice President of Conservation Research Dr. Chuck Knapp, as well as an impressive roster of university - based historians, biologists, ethicists and social scientists.

William Baya, Director of the Sabah Wildlife Department adds, «We need more joint conservation efforts with the oil palm and forestry sector and better collaboration of scientists and conservationists with local authorities to protect the diversity of carnivores in the remaining rainforests of Borneo.»

«The goal of the BCS was to understand better the distribution and conservation needs of Bornean cats and small carnivores and subsequently, to enable targeted conservation efforts to those carnivores which are most threatened,» said Dr. Andreas Wilting, scientist at the IZW and lead editor of this supplement.

Leading scientists from around the world convened this week at the International Congress for Conservation Biology in Cartagena, Colombia, to discuss how to better leverage science to combat illegal wildlife trade — both within countries and across international borders.

The scientists say that identifying the regions and species at greatest risk means conservation efforts can be better targeted.

«Well - being is a universally applicable concept, yet because it can mean so many different things to different people, pinning down an exact definition is difficult,» said lead author Eleanor Sterling, who is the Jaffe Chief Conservation Scientist in the American Museum of Natural History's Center for Biodiversity and Conservation.

«While urbanization has caused cities to lose large numbers of plants and animals, the good news is that cities still retain endemic native species, which opens the door for new policies on regional and global biodiversity conservation,» said lead author and NCEAS working group member Myla F. J. Aronson, a research scientist in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

When seeking clues to how well conservation efforts are working in the present, sometimes scientists look to the past — and there may be no better historical record than the forest surveys conducted in Missouri by the Bureau of Land Management in the 1800s.

«Knowing, scientifically, that people who have been trained to identify individual bears can do so with a reasonable expectation of accuracy helps us to know that the work we are doing to learn about these bears is based on good science, not just personal opinion» said Russ Van Horn, Ph.D., a lead researcher on the study and a research scientist for the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research.

Scientists studying whether wildlife can adapt to climate change should focus on characteristics such as what they eat, how fast they breed and how well they survive in different habitats rather than simply on how far they can move, a conservation biologist at the University of Exeter says.

With global collaborations, we can identify strategic future investments in marine protected areas, and track progress towards better outcomes,» said Dr. Emily Darling, Associate Conservation Scientist at Wildlife Conservation Society, who leads a global coral reef monitoring program.

The NOAA portion of the prize is meant to spur the development of specific technologies that can help detect «sources of pollution, enable rapid response to leaks and spills, identify hydrothermal vents and methane seeps, as well as track marine life for scientific research and conservation efforts,» Richard Spinrad, chief scientist at NOAA, said in a statement.

The initiative brings together leading ocean, climate and marine scientists to develop a list of the 50 most critical coral reefs to protect, while leading conservation practitioners are working together to establish the best practices to protect these reefs.

In addition to tackling critical conservation questions, this landmark assembly of the northern spotted owl's genome has allowed scientists to better understand the evolution of night vision across bird species.

This award - winning film follows naturalist and author Joel Greenberg, A Feathered River Across the Sky: The Passenger Pigeon's Flight to Extinction, (Bloomsbury USA, 2014), as well as scientists, artists and teachers that are drawn to this literal teachable moment and its striking relevance to conservation challenges today.

Orla works in a dynamic environment managing the advancement of numerous research projects, as well as seeking the ongoing input and advice of scientists, marine transportation industries, conservation groups, First Nations individuals and government agencies in finding real world vessel noise reduction solutions.

Others include The Sophie Prize (2004), The Petra Kelly Prize for Environment (2004), The Conservation Scientist Award (2004), J. Sterling Morton Award (2004), WANGO Environment Award (2003), Outstanding Vision and Commitment Award (2002), Excellence Award from the Kenyan Community Abroad (2001), Golden Ark Award (1994), Juliet Hollister Award (2001), Jane Adams Leadership Award (1993), Edinburgh Medal (1993), The Hunger Project's Africa Prize for Leadership (1991), Goldman Environmental Prize (1991), the Woman of the World (1989), Windstar Award for the Environment (1988), Better World Society Award (1986), Right Livelihood Award (1984) and the Woman of the Year Award (1983).

Dogs involved in the Conservation Canines program are not landbound but go out to sea as well, leading scientists to orca whales by detecting the scent of their scat while on board a boat.

The marsh is used by Scripps Institution of Oceanography students and scientists to study coastal flora, fauna and microbes, as well as determine appropriate and novel strategies for environmental preservation and conservation.

Conservation scientist and marine ecologist, Caroline Fox is as well - known for her talented storytelling, as she is for her meticulous research.

[April 20, 7:22 a.m. Insert I think this work bolsters the view of scientists who've been calling for a conservation strategy for polar bears and other ice - dependent species focused on areas of the Arctic where sea ice is projected to endure well into this greenhouse - heated era.

The scientists also point out that because reefs overlap national boarders, that networking is important among politicians as well — governments need to talk with each other and get in sync with conservation efforts to ensure reefs» survival and strong fish populations.

Sanjayn is a scientist, writer, and an Emmy - nominated news contributor who is focused on the role of conservation in improving human well - being.

«The checklist gives scientists a better idea of what's actually growing in the Amazon Basin, and that helps conservation efforts.»

It is noteworthy that the well - known scientist James Hansen strongly favors the promotion of nuclear energy of the advanced 4th generation type (in addition to renewable energies and energy conservation).

They will provide ecologists and land managers with new and better information to support biodiversity conservation, wildfire risk assessment, and timber production while helping climate scientists and others to better understand the role that U.S. forests play in the global carbon cycle.»

On Thursday 500 scientists and conservation professionals — 65 percent of whom have PhDs — sent a letter to Quebec's Premier Jean Charest calling on him to make good on his promise.

Conservation scientists normally have to advice and consult with farmers and ranchers regarding the best methods to improve their land and productivity, of course, without affecting the environment in a negative way.

The applicant should be a very well organized conservation scientist, skilled and enthusiastic, having the desire to start working in a reputed organization where he / she will have the opportunity to help protect the natural resources.