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Dominica

Dominica. What is Operation Wallacea? Tropical scientific expeditions in 15 countries 200+ academics running more than 120 projects Results published in peer-reviewed journals. What is Operation Wallacea? 30 new vertebrate species to science discovered

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Dominica

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  1. Dominica

  2. What is Operation Wallacea? Tropical scientific expeditions in 15 countries 200+ academics running more than 120 projects Results published in peer-reviewed journals

  3. What is Operation Wallacea? 30 new vertebrate species to science discovered Large temporal and spatial data sets obtained from tuition fee funded model Data used to assess the performance of conservation management programs

  4. Global Research and Conservation Strategy Stage 1 - Assessing ecosystem diversity and function Stage 2 - Monitoring ecosystem change Stage 3 - Monitoring socio-economic change Stage 4 - Establishing & monitoring the effectiveness of conservation management programs

  5. Team Members Principal Researchers Assistant Researchers Visiting Academics Dissertation Students Research Assistants General Surveyors Operations Staff Medical Staff

  6. Caribbean Islands

  7. Caribbean Biodiversity Hotspot

  8. Caribbean Biodiversity Hotspot • 11% of original vegetation • 6550 endemic plants • 45 endemic birds • 18 endemic mammals • 143 endemic amphibians • 38 extinct species

  9. Dominica

  10. Dominica

  11. Dominica

  12. Archbold Rainforest Research Centre

  13. ArchboldRainforest Research Centre

  14. ArchboldRainforest Research Centre

  15. Introductory day • Orientation lecture and health & safety • Caribbean Island Lectures on • Caribbean Biodiversity Hotspot • Dominica forests and protected areas • Survey techniques being used • Group divided into 5 teams which circulate with a day on each of the 5 options

  16. i • Option 1 – Caribbean Island Ecology Part 2 and Canyoning • The first part of this day consists of lectures to complete the Caribbean Island Ecology course on • Herpetofauna, birds and mammals of Caribbean and Dominica • Threats to island species in the Caribbean • The second part of the day consists either of a guided hike with naturalist through the Archbold Reserve forests or a half day optional course on ‘Canyoning’.

  17. Canyoning

  18. Option 2 – Herpetofauna surveys

  19. Option 2 – Herpetofauna surveys

  20. Option 2 – Herpetofauna surveys

  21. Option 2 – Herpetofauna surveys

  22. Option 2 – Herpetofauna surveys

  23. Option 3- Forest structure surveys

  24. Option 3 - Forest structure surveys

  25. Option 3 – Forest structure surveys

  26. Option 3- Forest structure surveys

  27. Option 3 – Forest structure surveys

  28. Option 4 – Invertebrate Species Inventory

  29. Option 4 – Invertebrate Species Inventory

  30. Option 4 – Invertebrate Species Inventory

  31. Option 4 – Invertebrate Species Inventory

  32. Option 5 - Electrofishing

  33. Option 5 - Electrofishing

  34. Option 5 - Electrofishing

  35. Bat mist netting

  36. Whale Research and Transfer Day

  37. Whale Research and Transfer Day

  38. Whale Research and Transfer Day

  39. Week 2 – Fort Shirley, Cabrits

  40. Week 2 – Fort Shirley, Cabrits

  41. Week 2 – Fort Shirley, Cabrits

  42. Week 2 – Fort Shirley, Cabrits

  43. Week 2- Catamaran

  44. Week 2 - Dive training to Open Water

  45. Week 2 - Caribbean Reef Ecology Course

  46. Week 2 – Referral dive course and Caribbean reef ecology

  47. Summary • Week 1 in Archboldresearch centre completing Caribbean Island Ecology course and working on forest structure, herpetofauna, electrofishing and invertebrates • Chance to learn canyoning • On Sunday learn about whale research and transfer to Fort Shirley • Week 2 learn to dive or complete Caribbean reef ecology course

  48. Health & Safety • Training of students in safety procedures • Risk assessments • Medical cover • Communications • Emergency evacuation plans • BS8848 compliant • Medical statistics published each year

  49. Links toCourse Work, and University Entry Relevant practicals and lectures for IB, AP , A level or Highers IB – extended essay, CAS, PSOW Stand alone extended project EPQ UK universities – University Award or CoPE US universities – course credit University applications and interviews

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