Society for Conservation Biology UQ Brisbane Chapter in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Society for Conservation Biology UQ Brisbane Chapter

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Address: University of Queensland 4072 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://scbuq.weebly.com

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25.01.2022 Room change! Come join us again this Friday for some quality work hours

24.01.2022 Turn your sound on for all the birds! A wonderful early morning hike and bird walk at #goldcreekreservoir on Sunday with the incredibly knowledgeable Professors Hugh Possingham and Rich Fuller. Over 70 species recorded in just one morning! . We do these kind of adventures a lot because, let be honest, we just love birds! Keep an eye out for our next trip

20.01.2022 Meet the Science Write Now scientist of the month, Daniella Teixeira - a conservation scientist! Daniella is researching the conservation of many species including black cockatoos, and spent her PhD observing their behaviour and developing algorithms for detecting the cockatoos in sound recordings. Check out her interview below! https://www.sciencewritenow.com//daniella-teixeira-conserv

18.01.2022 Hi Everyone! A reminder we still have a couple of Shut-Up and Write/Code Sessions on this month so make sure to put these dates and venues in your calendar if you are looking for a supportive space to get some work done on a Friday afternoon! Friday 14th May 2pm-4pm: Room 329, Steele Building (03)... Friday 28th May 2pm-4pm: Room 388, Goddard Building (08) Have a great weekend! SCB Team.

18.01.2022 Join the University of Queensland’s Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) and Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science (CBCS) for a one-off educational screening of Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet introduced by two of its stars, conservation scientist Dr Daniella Teixeira and award wining filmmaker Beau Eastman! This documentary is as important as it is devastating, lead by Sir David Attenborough and centered around the research of Professor Johan Rocs...tröm as they examine Earth’s biodiversity collapse and the ways in which this crisis may still be averted. Witness incredible cinematography as we learn from leading scientists around the world. Following this educational screening we will gather on campus to enjoy some refreshments details on catering to come. ******** This is a free event. However, participants MUST be a current member of either the Society for Conservation Biology UQ Chapter, or the Centre for Biodiversity of Conservation Science. Registrations through Eventbrite tickets are essential for entry. Family of CBCS members are welcome pre-approval of their attendance is required. ******* If you would like to attend and your SCB membership is not up to date, remember you can renew for just $3 semester via the QPAY link (www.scbbris.getqpay.com). Memberships with SCB/CBCS associated with tickets will all be monitored with corresponding restrictions to event access, to comply with our rights to have a private cohort, one off educational screening of this film. #sciencecommunication #scicomm #conservationscience #conservationstory #globalchange #scb #scbbrisuq

12.01.2022 Don’t forget to come join us for some social birding and a morning picnic on the 21st! Get in that sweet fresh air before uni starts back again

11.01.2022 To celebrate Biodiversity Day , let’s hear about the wonderful Whale Shark, which our wonderful Laetitia spent her last few weeks researching in WA Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the largest fish in the sea, but very little is known about them. I recently had the pleasure of assisting @Ecocean in their tracking research at Ningaloo Reef and was lucky enough to get up close and personal with them. These gentle giants pose no threat to humans (they mainly eat plankto...n) but humans are a massive threat to whale sharks due to targeted fishing, bycatch from fisheries, ship strikes, and marine pollution. The global population is declining and the species is classified as endangered. We can change this though. Some simple things you can do to help shark conservation include learning more about sharks, minimising your carbon footprint, reducing your seafood consumption and choosing sustainable seafood, and not buying shark products (shark-based squalene is often used in cosmetics, shark cartilage is found in pet treats, and of course, shark fin soup is still served in many restaurants). Swimming with a whale shark is a mind-blowing experience, and that is another way to help because well-regulated, shark-friendly tourism like in Western Australia means the sharks are worth far more alive than in a bowl of soup. @smollnsalty . . . . . . . . #whaleshark #research #conservation #ningalooreef #ningaloo #WA #exmouth #justanotherdayinwa #westernaustralia #straya #australia #visitwa #westernaustraliauncovered #seeaustralia #australianwildlife #wildsideaustralia #aussie_wildlife_photography #wildlifeofaustralia#discoveraustralia #wildlifeplanet #girlswhofreedive #weareocean #water_of_our_world #photowildlife #wildlife_perfection #vitaminsea #waterlust #underwaterisbetter See more

11.01.2022 **VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY** Queensland Conservation Council Project: Tracking potential EPBC breaches through GIS analysis within the Brigalow bioregion.... Task: Using publicly available data analyse the relationship between the Accepted Development Code Notifications for Native Forest Practices under the Vegetation Management Act and the occurrence of the Brigalow Threatened Ecological Community under the EPBC Act. When: There is a degree of urgency because we at QCC think it's happening and it’s illegal. Impact: The analysis will be used in a report submitted to both levels of government and used in a pitch to national media. It will help confirm what one arm of government has already identified, that another arm of government is ignoring. Remuneration: Limited but QCC happy to discuss/negotiate. If you want to help with Queensland Conservation Council's investigation please call or email Andrew on 0457 798 359 [email protected]

10.01.2022 Posted @marine_society_uq New volunteer opportunity alert! Biodiversity Roadshow is almost here! Want to get involved with the Biodiversity Roadshow at Sutton's Beach, Redcliffe on Sunday, June 20th? Then come to the planning meeting on Tuesday May 18th at 2:00pm at UQ in 235 Goddard (Tea room). ... The Biodiversity Roadshow is an event where PhD students create interactive exhibits based on their research to engage with the public. Volunteers help with the exhibits and practice science communication. Volunteers will need to complete volunteer forms which will be provided at the meeting. If you are interested in participating but can't attend the meeting, please let us know and email [email protected]

09.01.2022 Looking forward to seeing everyone at 2pm today!

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04.01.2022 Follow us on Instagram and share your conservation stories and wildlife pics! @scbbrisuq

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