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Madagascar. What is Operation Wallacea? Tropical scientific expeditions in 15countries 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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What is Operation Wallacea? Tropical scientific expeditions in 15countries 200+ academics running more than 120 projects Results published in peer-reviewed journals
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 programmes
Cuba Opportunity for worldwide comparative studies
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 programmes
Team Members Principal Researchers Assistant Researchers Visiting Academics Dissertation Students Research Assistants General Surveyors Operations Staff Medical Staff
Palm Screen Showers and long-drop toilets Mariarano Village Camp
Matsedroy Camp Matsedroy Camp
Madagascar Wildlife Course Introduction to Madagascar Biogeography and evolution of Madagascar wildlife Species concept (endemic amphibian, reptile bird and mammal species in Madagascar) Biodiversity conservation in Madagascar People in Madagascar (major cultures and languages) Conservation synthesis (how the data are being used).
Biodiversity surveys – crocodile monitoring on wetland surveys