Well it's a good thing IUCN Papaco launched a new online course called the Words of nature conservation. We're covering 100 words using short clips, quizzes, text explanations and a PDF glossary so you can finally understand and use all the right terminology when you talk about nature conservation.
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Here's a little quiz for you: what's the difference between habitat and ecosystem? How are they different from a biome? And what about biotope? Still unclear?
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Thanks for sharing Madeleine!
Thanks for sharing I strongly believe this will be of great help to me in future, and especially for writing grants and my Thesis.
What is your thesis about?
Thanks for having interest in knowing what my thesis is all about. Here is a summary
My PhD thesis focuses on understanding the impacts of bycatch and pollution on shark and ray populations along the Cameroon coastline. It aims to address critical gaps in knowledge regarding the interactions between these anthropogenic pressures and the genetic diversity, population structure, and connectivity of elasmobranch species.
The research is organized into four main components:
Bycatch Analysis: Engaging local fishers to collect data on the spatio-temporal patterns of shark and ray bycatch, identifying and map out Bycatch hotspots, and assessing the influence of environmental factors and fishing practices, including determining the ages of Bycaught species
Pollutant Assessment: Investigating types and concentrations of pollutants (like heavy metals and pesticides) in elasmobranch tissues, along with their health effects and potential correlation with vulnerability to gillnet entanglement.G
enetic Study: Examining the genetic diversity and population structure of key species, such as Hammerhead sharks and Stingrays, to understand variations across different regions.
Integrated Approach: Analyzing how bycatch and pollutants affect genetic connectivity among species, including their combined impact on genetic diversity and resilience.
My research aims to provide comprehensive insights into the threats facing sharks and rays, ultimately informing effective conservation strategies and management policies. By contributing to the understanding of these species’ ecological roles, this thesis seeks to promote the long-term survival of elasmobranch populations in Cameroon and serve as a model for similar studies in other coastal regions.
This sounds very interesting, please keep us updated on this! You may have seen it, but we also have a MOOC on Marine protected areas. There may be some info to provide content and sources for some of the sections. Our MOOC on Species Conservation may also be of some help.
I would like to take a moment to express my gratitude for the MOOC @Madeleine I accessed through WildHub. It was incredibly valuable and insightful, providing me with a wealth of knowledge. I truly appreciate the effort put into creating such a resource. Thank you, WildHub, for facilitating this enriching experience!
Indeed I will like to have more of such MOOC.
So glad it was helpful!