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• School of Anthropology & Conservation

Conservation Ecology

The study of species, populations, communities and ecosystems with a view to preventing extinctions and the loss of biodiversity

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  Dr Tatyana Humle

  Lecturer in Primate Conservation
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  Dr Freya St. John

  Research Associate
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  Dr Peter Bennett

  Reader in Biodiversity and Evolutionary Ecology
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  Dr Thomas Roberts

  Research Associate
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  Dr Matt Struebig

  Research Fellow
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  Dr David Roberts

  Senior Lecturer in Biodiversity Conservation
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  Prof Richard Griffiths

  Professor of Biological Conservation
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  Dr Bob Smith

  Senior Research Fellow
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  Dr Jim Groombridge

  Reader in Biodiversity Conservation
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  Dr Zoe Davies

  Lecturer in Biodiversity Conservation
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  Research: Spatial ecology of a troplical seabird

  We aim to establish whether the genetic origin of a bird influences its use of space.
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  Research: Assessing reptile and amphibian populations

  Developing and testing survey methods for assessing analytical tools that take account of variations in detectability.
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  Research: Investing in island biodiversity

  Seychelles has become a leader in rescuing critically endangered bird species from extinction on single islands.
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  Research: Chameleon trade and conservation in Madagascar

  This project is investigating whether the sustainable use of key species is possible and achievable.
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  Research: Integrating conservation and tourism in Mexico

  Sustainable development programme to conserve the axolotl and other endemic fauna and flora of Xochimilco.

I consider the excellent training received from DICE as a spring-board to my professional achievements.
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