Marine Protected Area Engagement and Development Officer
- £15,478 pa + Allowances & Housing)
- Ascension Island
Relocation Success for Rare Bird
The critically endangered Seychelles paradise flycatcher has been successfully relocated to another island, a crucial milestone in the recovery of a bird seriously threatened by habitat loss.
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Conservation Jobs: Senior Communications Officer
I feel very lucky to find a job that combines my degree in Conservation Biology and my passion for communications and writing.
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Nature’s Recyclers: Insects, Fungi and Bacteria
This process relies heavily on fungi and bacteria which work individually and form symbiotic relationships with plants and animals.
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Sawfish Facing Extinction
Sawfish are amongst the most threatened family of marine fishes. Overfishing and habitat destruction have resulted in many species disappearing from the coastlines of 46 countries. International conservation efforts and adequate fishing protections are required to prevent their complete extinction.
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Rare Australian Bee Discovery
A bee in Australia has been discovered, after no sightings had been made of it for 100 years. However, it is extremely rare due to habitat loss and fragmentation, wildfires and climate change. It is also favours just one specific vegetation type, and with little known of its biology, time is running out to protect this native species.
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Counting Elephants...From Space
A new surveying technique involving the use of satellite cameras has been used to count elephants. Automatic detection allows for vast areas to be surveyed much quicker, offering an alternative to human observers counting from low-flying planes.
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