James McCulloch (National Springtail Recorder) discusses the constantly increasing species list for UK Collembola.
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AI-powered Bioacoustics with BirdNET
Learn how BirdNET is using AI to transform biodiversity monitoring and conservation through bioacoustics.
Community Voice Method: Engaging Local Communities in Turtle Conservation
Amdeep Sanghera discusses how island fishing communities are being engaged in the development of turtle conservation policy.
Insects That Live In The Sea: Why Are There Are So Few?
Prof Stuart Reynolds delves into the world of marine insects and why there are so few of them.
Insect Welfare: What Benefits Bugs?
Dr Meghan Barrett (Insect Welfare Research Society) explores insect sentience, pain and welfare considerations.
Mobulid Rays in the Chagos Archipelago: Fisheries & Conservation Management
Dr Joanna Harris (The Manta Trust) discusses her research on manta Archipelago.
Improving Bee Hotel Design: The Big Bee Hotel Experiment
Prof Dave Gouslon presents how the Buzz Club are investigating the effectiveness of different bee hotels for UK bees.
Biodiversity Net Gain and Invertebrates: Are We Getting It Right?
Natalie Duffus (University of Oxford) presents her research into the ecological outcomes from biodiversity offsetting.
What Are Our Natural History Tutors Worth?
Natural history tutors are essential for biodiversity education, yet their pay varies widely. A recent survey of 54 tutors reveals significant disparities in compensation, prompting a call for fairer, inflation-adjusted rates. Check out the survey results…
Monitoring Pollinators with FIT Counts
Dr Miranda Bane (UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology) explains how a quick 10-minute FIT Count survey can help monitor pollinators and contribute to vital research.
Biological Recording 