ecoconnect: every species connected
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August 9, 2020
Taxonomy in Papua New Guinea - Dillian Nason, Frogs
<p>New Guinea is highly biodiverse and provides a great opportunity for Taxonomists. Dillane Nason discovered 14 new frog species during work for her honours degree. Ecoconnections would like to fund a project to support Dillian's work. Dillian will be encouraged to develop a network of local QuestaGame players to further her survey work of amphibians. Where funds allow the taxonomic effort will be expanded beyond amphibians.</p> <p>Dillian's research points to a race against time from threats of disease. This podcast also notes the race against time from palm oil projects and the challenges of environmental impact assessment without clear taxonomy.</p> <p>Digital object identifier for published work.<br> <a href="https://doi.org/10.1002/fee.2057">https://doi.org/10.1002/fee.2057</a><br> Go to <a href="//ecoconnect.me">ecoconnect.me</a> to support this work. <br> </p> <p>Recent work published in 'Nature' on extraordinary plant biodiversity on the Island of New Guinea, DOI: 10.1038/s41586-020-2549-5</p>
February 15, 2020
Robert Whyte - Jumping Spider High Society
<p>An interview with active taxonomist and spider enthusiast, Robert Whyte. The podcast is an encouragement for nature observers, farmers and QuestaGame players. It is also an invitation to begin a journey of writing well and making a contribution to knowledge.</p> <p>Roberts talents in stunning photography and clear presentation are also amply demonstrated in a <a href="https://www.publish.csiro.au/book/6899/">Field Guide to Spiders of Australia</a> (Robert Whyte and Greg Anderson). This is the most comprehensive guide to Australian spiders ever published. From Alien Butt Spiders to disco balls, it is a book that will cure your arachnophobia and help you identify and appreciate these amazingly diverse animals.</p> <p>Other resources for this podcast </p> <p><a href="http://www.saveourwaterwaysnow.com.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=2340">The creek in our backyard, a practical guide for landholders.</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.australasianarachnologicalsociety.org/">Australasian Arachnological Society</a></p> <p>This is an ecoconnections podcast where we explore taxonomy of biology, our relationship with nature and how this is funded. To ecoconnect someone to their very own species visit <a href="ecoconnect.me">ecoconnect.me</a></p> <p>Robert and I discussed a collaboration with QuestaGame to better understand spiders in agricultural ecosystems. Grower groups interested in working with us can click for more information about <a href="https://www.ecoconnect.me/predators-for-productivity">predators for productivity</a>.</p>
December 19, 2019
Professor Stephen Hopper - a career in Taxonomy
<p>Stephen Hopper discusses a career in Taxonomy - Inspiration for people considering this career. Discusses the dynamics of one man's career. With reference to our relationships with other creatures.</p> <p>From 2006 to 2012 Stephen Hopper AC FLS FTSE as Director of Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew in London, led this powerhouse organisation of plant biology through it's 250th year. He is now Winthrop Professor of Biodiversity at the University of Western Australia, based in Albany at UWA's Centre of Excellence in Natural Resource Management. In 2012. He was awarded Australia's highest civilian honour of Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for "eminent service as a global science leader in the field of plant conservation biology, particularly in the delivery of world class research programs contributing to the conservation of endangered species and ecosystems." He has six totems allocated by Noongar elders: Black snake, Kangaroo Paw, Eucalyptus caesia, Karak (Forest Redtail Balck Cockatoo), Honey Eaters (pollinators of Kangaroo Paw) and Honey Possum's (the tight squeezer).</p> <p>Short takeouts: Be a field biologist. Two approaches to Plant Taxonomy; Hooker - herbarium specimens vs Darwin - reproductively distinct. Amateur contributions are important, helpful if they align with an institution like a museum or University. An academic career also involves developing scientific writing discipline.</p> <p>ecoconnect.me implications: An ecoconnection could spark an interest in field biology. It could be a device for a parent or mentor to encourage this interest. QuestaGame provides a game and a tool to empower field observations, contributing these observations to the scientific record.</p>
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