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Geospatial data and analysis is critical for conservation, from planning to implementation and measuring success. The Geospatial group focuses on all aspects of this field, from field surveys to remote sensing and data development/analysis to GIS systems.

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Vance Russell
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Over 35 years of experience in biodiversity conservation worldwide, largely focused on forests, rewilding and conservation technology. I run my own business assisting nonprofits and agencies in the conservation community
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New Maps from Allen Coral Atlas

ZoeLieb

10 February 2021 7:24pm

Hello from the Allen Coral Atlas Team! The Allen Coral Atlas announces two newly mapped regions: Southeast Asian Archipelago (including all of Indonesia) and the Coral Sea....

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Thomas Starnes

6 March 2021 3:33pm

Wow, thanks for sharing, @ZoeLieb ! Great initiative and wonderful opportunity for people to contribute to the atlas. Good luck!

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Event: Role of GIS in Ocean Conservation

esri

26 January 2021 12:00am

Join Esri chief scientist Dawn Wright and National Geographic Certified Educator Sandra Turner on February 19th, 2021 at 1:30 PM PST/4:30 PM EST/9:30 PM GMT for a free virtual discussion and live Q&A on the role of...

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Drone Mapping for Algal Blooms?

Chippie Kislik

14 March 2018 4:24am

Hi everyone! I am new to the drone world, but I am very curious if anyone has come across any work involving the mapping of algal blooms using drones? I can imagine the...

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Chippie Kislik

19 December 2020 12:20am

Hi Ryan,

Great question. I think it depends on the water clarity and illumination of the water (solar angle can have a big impact on this). I was able to fly above the water and see down to about 2-3 meters below the water's surface down to the benthic algae in the Klamath River last summer. I was flying a Phantom 4 Pro. 

Hope this helps!

Chippie

Ryan Ruttan

19 December 2020 1:05am

OK that opens up some doors. The mavic mini is a lot less expensive and can fly for 30 minutes at a time. The only question would be the camera on board and if it's got what you need for your work.

Harold Tay

17 January 2021 2:39pm

Hi,

Not exactly what you were looking for, but Public Lab have used balloons with cameras to map oil spills.  This could be adapted to your purpose.  You could stick one of Ryan's cameras on it and livestream it 24/7.

Here is another old technology that doesn't get talked about.

I have also worked on an AUV, with the ultimate intent of coastal algal bloom detection.  This doesn't map a bloom, rather it would report anomalous chlorophyl-a readings.  This work is stalled due to lack of testing/development facilities.  And money.

Thanks,

-harold

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Making the Most of Tech Tutors Season 2!

WILDLABS Team

30 November 2020 12:00am

WILDLABS is celebrating its five year anniversary! Throughout the rest of 2020, we'll be sharing articles, community features, and case studies showcasing the incredible projects, collaborations, and successes that this...

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WILDLABS Tech Tutors: Season Two

WILDLABS Team

24 November 2020 12:00am

The WILDLABS Tech Tutors are back! Starting this December, join us for our second season and get even more answers to your biggest "how do I do that?" questions of conservation tech. Whether you're a #tech4wildlife...

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Hackathon Opportunity: Vaquita Hacks

WILDLABS Team

10 November 2020 12:00am

Do you have innovative #tech4wildlife ideas that could save one of the most endangered species on earth from extinction? Apply now to join Vaquita Hack, a hackathon for students and early career conservationists!  This...

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Maps and GIS webinars and virtual events

Thomas Starnes

29 April 2020 2:10pm

Hi WILDLABS GIS-ers, Here are some upcoming webinars and virtual events that might interest people... How to do Map Stuff: A Live Community Sharing Event...

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Thomas Starnes

1 May 2020 7:10am

As if that wasn't enough, here's another webinar for you...

Women in GIS

To celebrate the release of the second volume of Women and GIS, Esri Press, in partnership with Esri’s Women’s Enablement & Career Advancement Network (WeCan), is excited to host a webinar focused on celebrating and highlighting the amazing women featured in the book. The recording of this webinar is now available here.

During this webinar, participants will:
• Hear directly from several women featured in Women and GIS Volume 2 about their work
• Learn how women are using GIS to making a difference in government, education, sustainable development, and more

The amazing presenters in this webinar include: Dr. Susan Wolfinbarger, Rhiannan Price, Verónica Nelly Vélez, and Dr. Catherine Nakalembe

To learn more about the women featured in the webinar, and many other amazing women in GIS, check out "Women and GIS, Volume 2: Stars of Spatial Science". This book is available for purchase today at most online retailers. Grab a copy here.

Stephanie O'Donnell

15 October 2020 11:20am

Webinar/training series: Remote Sensing for Mangroves in Support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

This training focuses on mapping and monitoring mangroves and how it relates to UN sustainable development indicator 6.6.1: Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time. Indicator 6.6.1 is used in determining progress toward meeting Sustainable Development Goal 6, which is to “Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

Three parts, weekly beginning 5th November 2020 (there are two sessions per day to cover different time zones).

(thanks for flagging @hattiebranson )

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Webinar: Advances in Fisheries Electronic Monitoring

SAFET

21 September 2020 12:00am

2020 Seafood and Fisheries Emerging Technology Conference kicks off their webinar series this Thursday, Sept. 24th at 5 PM PT/ 8 PM ET. Register now for New Models, New Applications: Advances in Fisheries Electronic...

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Argos Satellite Tag Open-Source Grant

Thomas Gray

17 August 2020 12:00am

WILDLABS community member Thomas Gray from Argos has given us a preview of an upcoming grant program to develop open-source tags. Three years ago, Argos worked with the Arribada Initiative to develop an open-source...

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Webinar: Building location-based narratives

esri

11 August 2020 12:00am

Interested in using ArcGIS StoryMaps to tell engaging stories that inform and inspire. give your narrative a stronger sense of place, illustrate spatial relationships, and add visual appeal and credibility to your ideas...

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Training Opportunity: Durrell Conservation Academy

Durrell Conservation Academy

16 July 2020 12:00am

Durrell Conservation Academy is now accepting applications for their popular training course program, taking place in 2021. These courses cover a wide range of general and specific conservation subjects, including GIS...

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Estimating carbon from 3d models of mangroves

Nandini Mehrotra

13 May 2020 1:14pm

Hi We've been using UAVs to create 3d models and estimate volume of mangrove patches. We're working on assessing carbon storage from these models. Has anyone worked on...

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Mark Brown

26 June 2020 8:10am

Hello Nandini. I did something similar mapping carbon stocks of subsurface peat reserves in upland habitats in the UK. It was pretty basic though. Modelled the 3D volume of peat from uav, field survey, geostatistical analysis and 3D modelling techniques. They simply calculated the carbon stock through the volume present.

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Webinar: The Next Generation Of Animal Telemetry

BOEM

1 June 2020 12:00am

Register now for this webinar on how BOEM and NASA are accelerating small satellite technology development to innovate new solutions for tracking large marine animals. This event will look at the next phases of a...

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