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Opwall's Field Notes
by Operation Wallacea
For over 25 years, Operation Wallacea has been running biodiversity research expeditions across the globe. We've gathered a lot of stories along the way, showing how conservation research builds communities, inspires change and tackles the biggest threats to our natural world. In this podcast, we shine a light on the world of field research and the work of those who dedicate their lives to understanding and protecting our planet. Join us while we interview researchers, local organizers, and community conservationists about new research, protecting biodiversity, and daily life out in the field.
Episodes
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Entry #23: Careers in Wildlife Conservation with Dr. Nick Askew
Dr. Nick Askew is the Founder and Director of Conservation Careers, one of the biggest advice centres and job boards for conservationists in the world. Nick started his career as an ornithologist and his PhD and dissertation focused on the behavioural ecology of barn owls. He then went on to work...
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Entry #22: Why We Should Kiss the Ground with Karen Rodriguez
Karen Rodriguez is Vice President of Program Operations at Kiss the Ground. Originally from Guatemala, Karen grew up in California and followed a deep love of food into the restaurant industry. Through this work, she learned an incredible amount from chefs, farmers, and other people connected to...
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Entry #21: Making the Holidays a Little Greener with Katie Bell
Katie Bell leads Opwall's fundraising team and manages our site in Borneo. She originally joined Opwall after becoming passionate about marine science, and achieving a bachelor's degree in marine environmental science and a master's degree in coastal resource management. Katie is also Opwall's...
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Entry #20: Sowing the Fields with Ellie Field
Ellie Field is Opwall's Rewilding Lead and International Sales Manager. She spent much of her time during the Covid-19 pandemic learning about efforts to improve agriculture in the UK and rejuvenate biodiversity. Ellie first joined Opwall as a volunteer in South Africa, then went on to complete a...
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Entry #19: Empty Stomachs Have No Ears with John Kahekwa
John Kahekwa is the director of the Pole Pole Foundation from The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The Pole Pole Foundation recently reached international acclaim as a finalist for the first ever Earthshot Prize founded by Prince William, and has been recognized previously by the Goldman...
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Entry #18: How to Create a Protected Area with Manuel Sanchez
Manuel Sanchez is an Ecuadorian ornithologist and science communicator who joined our expedition in Ecuador this year to run the bird surveys. Manuel grew up in Southern Ecuador and fell in love with the hundreds of bird species he found in the forests around his home. He went on to study…
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Entry #17: Wildlife Tourism for Conservation with Sophia Wood and Gara Trujillo
Gara Trujillo ran Opwall's Galapagos site in 2019. She recently completed an Erasmus Master's program in Environmental Sciences, Policy, and Management while traveling across Greece, Hungary, and Sweden. As an ecologist, Gara has worked in the Amazon rainforest in Peru, in coastal Greece, and in...
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Entry #16: On birds and Biodiversity with Joe England
Joe England is a British ornithologist who has worked with Opwall in Fiji since 2017 when he helped set up the first research sites on the Natewa Peninsula. Joe is deeply passionate about birds, biodiversity, and the natural world, which shines through in his work and his words. He is eager to...
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Science Snacks #7: Highlights from Fiji
In this episode we cover: #1. The Biological value of the Natewa Peninsula Authors: Operation Wallacea Journal: Operation Wallacea Report Year: 2019 Full Paper: https://cdn.yello.link/opwall/files/2020/01/The-Biological-value-of-the-Natewa-Peninsula-V2.pdf #2. Nesting behaviour of Natewa…
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Entry #15 A Slice of Life on the Natewa Peninsula with Sara Carlson
Sara Carlson runs Ocean Ventures, a dive and research centre on Natewa Bay in Fiji that works alongside Opwall for the marine research portion of our expeditions. Before moving to Fiji, Sara worked with Opwall for several years running the US office and projects in Mexico, Indonesia, Honduras…
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Entry #14: The Magic of Transylvania with Cristi Gherghiceanu
Cristi Gherghiceanu is the executive president of Fundatia ADEPT, a Romanian non-profit dedicated to protecting Transylvanian biodiversity and traditional agriculture through innovation and education. ADEPT partnered with Opwall to set up our projects in Transylvania, and have deepened the...
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Science Snacks #6: Highlights from Transylvania
In this episode we cover: #1. Conservation contracts for supplying Farm Animal Genetic Resources (FAnGR) conservation services in Romania Authors: Warwick Wainwright, Klaus Glenk, Faical Akaichi, Dominic Moranc Journal: Livestock Science Year: 2019 Full Paper:...
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Entry #13: Bears, and Butterflies, and Birds, Oh My! with Madalina Marian
Originally from Sighisoara, Madalina Marian is a proud advocate of Transylvanian heritage, nature, and culture. She grew up foraging in the hilltop forests, keeping an eye out for bears and chasing butterflies in Transylvania's wildflower meadows, which inspired her passion for biology. She went…
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Entry #12: The Secret Behind Transylvania's Biodiversity with Toby Farman
Toby Farman is Opwall's Systems Manager and the Country Manager for our Romania expeditions. Toby originally studied biotechnology, but an Opwall trip in 2007 sparked his passion for travel. After graduating, Toby traveled the world for 2 years with nothing more than a backpack. Rather than…
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Entry #11: How to Use the Forest without Losing the Forest with Dr. Raquel Thomas
Dr. Raquel Thomas is the Director of Resource Management & Training at the Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development. Raquel got her PhD in tropical forest ecology in London, where she studied the role of rodents in seed dispersal in neotropical forests. Raquel…
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Science Snacks #5: Highlights from Guyana
In this episode we cover: #1. Designing protected area networks that translate international conservation commitments into national action Authors: Jake E. Bicknell, Murray B. Collins, Rob S. A. Pickles, Niall P. McCann, Curtis R. Bernard, Damian J. Fernandes, Mark G.R. Miller, Samantha M. James,...
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Entry #10: Into the Rainforests of Guyana with Scott Sveiven
Scott Sveiven is the Director of Opwall's US office and the Country Manager for our Guyana expeditions. Originally from Minnesota, Scott started travelling the world and exploring his passion for wildlife biology from an early age. He went on to become a biologist, studying dual master's degrees…
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Introducing Opwall's Field Notes
Sophia introduces Opwall's Field Notes and what to expect from this podcast.
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Entry #9: Reforestation for People and Planet with Mo Johnson
Mo Johnson has run Opwall's sales offices in SE Asia, Australia, and China since 2013, and runs our marine research site on Buton Island in Indonesia. Mo lives full time in Indonesia where Opwall has been running a reforestation project since the beginning of the pandemic. In this special…
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Entry #8: Evolution of New Species with Dr. Darren O'Connell
Dr. Darren O'Connell is a molecular ecologist from Ireland focused on speciation. Darren completed his PhD with Opwall in Sulawesi and played a critical role in identifying the Wangi-wangi White-eye, an Indonesian bird new to science. Today, Darren is studying honey bee colonies in Ireland to...
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Science Snacks #4: Highlights from Indonesia
In this episode we cover: #1. Citizen science in data and resource-limited areas: A tool to detect long-term ecosystem changes Authors: Adam Gouraguine, Joan Moranta, Ana Ruiz-Frau, Hilmar Hinz, Olga Reñones, Sebastian C. A. Ferse, Jamaluddin Jompa, David J. Smith Journal: PLOS ONE Year: 2019…
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Entry #7: Exploring the Birds of Indonesia with Panji Gusti Akbar
Panji Gusti Akbar is an ornithologist that worked with Opwall at our Sulawesi field site in Indonesia from 2017-2019. Panji became passionate about birds when he moved from the bustling capital city of Jakarta to the smaller town of Yogyakarta where he had much more access to nature. He went on…
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Entry #6: Planting Carbon Credits with Alex Tozer
Alex Tozer is the Director of Operations for Operation Wallacea. Before joining Opwall, Alex studied psychology, not expecting to be an expedition leader. He had his start with Opwall as a volunteer in Honduras in 2003. Today, Alex is a licensed bird ringer, wildlife photographer, EFR instructor,...
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Science Snacks #3: Highlights from Outside Opwall
In this episode we cover: #1. Biodiversity: The ravages of guns, nets and bulldozers Authors: Sean L. Maxwell, Richard A. Fuller, Thomas M. Brooks, & James E. M. Watson Journal: Nature Year: 2016 Full Paper: https://www.nature.com/news/biodiversity-the-ravages-of-guns-nets-and-bulldozers-1.20381...
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Entry #5: Innovating in a Pandemic with Dr. Tim Coles
Dr. Tim Coles is the founder and CEO of Operation Wallacea. Tim comes from a long career in connecting conservation and business to create sustainable long-term solutions for the industry. Prior to founding Opwall, Tim was a fisheries scientist with over 13 years’ experience in the UK water...
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Entry #4: Why Conservation is Good Business with Gerardo Orozco
Gerardo is the owner and manager of Akumal Dive Center, the oldest dive shop in Akumal Bay, and Opwall's partner for marine research in Mexico. Gerardo ended up in the field of conservation somewhat by accident. He studied business and after graduating he began to work in the dive shop, which has...
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Science Snacks #2: Highlights from Mexico
In this episode we cover: #1. Climate change, aguadas and herpetofaunal community structure in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Campeche, Mexico Authors: Barão-Nóbrega, J.A.L., Lopez-Cen, A., Sima-Panti, D., Acton, C., Slater, K. Conference: 54th Annual Meeting of the Association for Tropical Biology...
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Entry #3: Restoring Mexico's Biodiversity with Dr. Kathy Slater
Dr. Kathy Slater is Opwall's Research Manager and the Senior Scientist for our site in Mexico. She oversees the terrestrial research done in the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve near Guatemala and the marine research done in Akumal Bay. Kathy's personal research focus is primatology and she got her…
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Science Snacks #1: Highlights from Honduras
In this episode we cover: #1: Elevational changes in the avian community of a Mesoamerican cloud forest park Authors: Montague H.C. Neate-Clegg, Samuel E. I. Jones, Oliver Burdekin, Merlijn Jocque, & Çağan Hakkı Şekercioğlu Journal: Biotropica Year: 2018 Full Paper:...
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Entry #2: Growing Bird Friendly Coffee with Fabiola Rodríguez
Fabiola Rodríguez is a doctoral candidate researching how different forms of coffee cultivation impact migratory bird species that spend winter in northern Honduras. Fabiola joined Opwall at our research site in Cusuco National Park, Honduras from 2010-2013. She has since completed a master's...
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Entry #1: Life in the Cloud Forest with Dr. Tom Martin
Dr. Tom Martin is Opwall’s Terrestrial Research & Operations Manager, and the senior scientist for one of Opwall’s oldest and largest projects in Cusuco National Park, Honduras. In this episode, we discuss life in the cloud forests of Honduras, how Tom became inspired to become a biologist, and…
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For over 25 years, Operation Wallacea has been running biodiversity research expeditions across the globe. We've gathered a lot of stories along the way, showing how conservation research builds communities, inspires change and tackles the biggest threats to our natural world. In this podcast, we shine a light on the world of field research and the work of those who dedicate their lives to understanding and protecting our planet. Join us while we interview researchers, local organizers, and community conservationists about new research, protecting biodiversity, and daily life out in the field.
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