Conservation biology

Tropical Marine Conservation Biology faculty - Science Jobs

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Student participants register for: Coral Reef Ecology, Marine Ecology Field Research Methods, Advanced Scuba, Cultural and Environmental History of Bonaire, Tropical Conservation Biology and Independent Study in Marine Ecology/Biology. CIEE Research Station Bonaire has close ties to the marine park and other local conservation groups, which allows students to work closely with conservation professionals. Our program is designed to prepare students for graduate programs in marine science, conservation or environmental science. To apply, send a cover letter and a CV with 3 references to Dr. Rita Peachey ( CIEE Research Station Bonaire provides a world-class learning experience in marine ecology and conservation. Qualifications include: a PhD in Biology (or related field) or equivalent experience. CIEE Research Station Bonaire offers semester and summer courses for American university students and also hosts visiting scientists and faculty-led student groups. In addition to a full program of study, this program provides dive training that prepares students for AAUS certification with the American Academy of Underwater Sciences at their home universities. a commitment to education and research in marine ecology and conservation. It’s home to some of the Caribbean’s healthiest coral reefs and is world famous for its Bonaire National Marine Park. field experience in coral reef ecology in the Caribbean ideal. broad field experience in marine ecology and excellent analytical skills. an eagerness to work closely with students. scientific diving experience. an appreciation for field-based education. Bonaire is located off the coast of Venezuela in the southern Caribbean and is surrounded by clear, calm waters. Salary will be based on experience. DAN dive insurance.

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Video for the Springwatch Wild Day Out in Markeaton Park, Derby on 5-6 June 2010. Dr Graham Rowe talks about conservation issues and the ...

Centers Track Global Deforestation

21.05.12

By Paul Fattig

Mail Tribune

The Ashland-based Geos Institute and the Conservation Biology Institute in Corvallis are teaming up to create an online center to track deforestation around the world.

Known as the Global Forest Information Center, it will be on the Internet in a data-sharing system known as Data Basin -- databasin.org -- developed by the CBI in 2010. The conservation institutes recently received a $50,000 grant from a private foundation to start building the cyberspace center, initially focusing on intact forests in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

The information, including maps, is expected to be available to policy makers, land managers and the public beginning this fall. Plans call for branching out beyond the Northwest forests to include intact forests worldwide within three years.

"The main purpose of the center is to tap into the information revolution to send out alarm bells about the world's rapidly dwindling intact forests while there is still time to protect these irreplaceable gems," said Dominick DellaSala, a forest ecologist who is the chief scientist as well as president of the Geos Institute.

Source: OPB News

Conservation Biology?

Oct 04, 2010 by Heather Siart | Posted in Conservation

If you are in the field of Conservation Biology, do you like it? is it what you expected? do you get to work with animals one on one? if not, Do you think it would make sense in minoring in zoology?

Yes, I work as a wildlife biologist who mainly works with endangered birds. We also dabble in endangered fish, small mammal and reptile/amphibian work as well. Yes, it is basically what I expected...spending most of my days outdoors all day everyday

birdgirl | Oct 06, 2010

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YasmineKhan | Oct 04, 2010

Has anyone specialized in conservation biology or something similar?

Apr 17, 2009 by Manbear Pig | Posted in Conservation

I am going to be entering university this fall. I am planning to specialize in conservation biology. Has anyone else done something similar. How hard is it? What part is the hardest (ex: labs). Any advice would be appreciated.

Also, I

I majored in zoology and now work as a wildlife biologist specializing in ornithology. Zoology is quite challanging as a major..lots of chemistry, physics, statistics, etc. Be prepared for lots of math. Other classes that actually deal with animals

birdgirl | Apr 21, 2009