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Social for science: Using smartphone photos for research
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(November 16, 2020)
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Digital and cellphone cameras are now so ubiquitous that millions of images are captured around the world every day. These photographs have the potential to achieve more than just wowing our friends on social media, however. They may also contain important ecological clues about our rapidly changing planet.
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It’s time to abandon the ‘detect and react’ approach to managing crises
Views: 1201
(November 02, 2020)
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Health policies typically respond to environmental threats by dealing with the consequences, but we can't keep up with the increasing rate of emerging threats. We need to build resilient human and natural communities.
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Night sounds: Listening to and understanding bats, our only flying mammal
Views: 3891
(October 26, 2020)
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We sat down for an audio interview with WCS Canada bat specialist, Dr. Cori Lausen to learn what makes bats so fascinating.
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WCS Canada scientist presentations for the Ontario Wildlife Webinar Series
Views: 1434
(October 22, 2020)
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Presentations on wolverine research and management relative to commercial forestry and combining science and stewardship of Namayo (lake sturgeon) in the far north in Ontario.
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How Key Biodiversity Areas can guide conservation in Canada
Views: 1537
(October 14, 2020)
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KBA Canada Coordinator, Ciara Raudsepp-Hearne, presented a brief overview of the KBA concept and program in Canada, and was be joined by Dan Kraus (Nature Conservancy Canada, Senior Conservation Biologist), and James Snider (World Wildlife Fund-Canada, VP of Science, Research and Innovation) to share recent reports from their own organizations, and how they relate to KBAs.
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How are northern fish responding to cumulative environmental changes? A 4-minute PhD Thesis
Views: 1361
(October 01, 2020)
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Northern regions are warming at rates two to three times global levels. In addition, mounting local human development pressures may combine and interact with co-occurring climate change pressures, leading to unexpected impacts on northern biodiversity. Watch this four-minute overview of W. Garfield Weston alumnus, Alyssa Murdoch's PhD research to discover how northern fish, and the people that depend on them, may be influenced by rapid cumulative environmental changes.
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Understanding Wolverines
Views: 1666
(September 08, 2020)
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Elusive, tough and resourceful, wolverines may be our most misunderstood natural neighbour… and that’s getting in the way of conservation efforts for this embattled species. Some intrepid researchers are out in the wilds to learn more before it is too late. An article featuring research by WCS Canada wolverine expert, Dr. Matt Scrafford.
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Why The Pandemic is Telling Us That Our Relationship with Nature is Broken
Views: 1864
(September 03, 2020)
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A webinar by Dr. Justina Ray summarizing the latest scientific findings on how the COVID-19 pandemic was sparked, the links between declines in biodiversity and loss of intact ecosystems round the world and the rise of viral spillover events, along with policy implications.
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Peatlands: Vital for carbon storage and stewardship
Views: 1569
(August 05, 2020)
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Peatlands, a type of wetland, are unique ecosystems particularly noteworthy because of their unusually deep organic soils formed by thousands of years of waterlogged decaying plants and mosses. They are a vital resource – a filter for ensuring rivers run clean, a haven for wildlife and, as we now increasingly appreciate, a huge storehouse for carbon.
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Prioritizing multiple land uses and Indigenous values for conservation
Views: 2198
(July 31, 2020)
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A recording of Chrystal Mantyka-Pringle's presentation on Prioritizing multiple land uses and Indigenous values for conservation at the North American Congress for Conservation Biology 2020.
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