Berta Martirosyan never planned to become a biologist. But one unexpected photo contest win, featuring a bird she captured by chance, led her back to a place tied to her family’s past and changed her future. What started as a love for photography became a mission to explore and document Armenia’s rich, often overlooked biodiversity. In this talk, she shares how paying attention to the smallest details in nature can uncover hidden stories, challenge scientific assumptions, and inspire a deeper connection to ...

Environmental Impact & Conservation - Sea turtles play a vital role in maintaining healthy seagrass beds and coral reefs within the ocean ecosystem [2] - Coastal development, including infrastructure like hotels and houses near beaches, disturbs sea turtle nesting processes [3] - Climate change, exemplified by the construction of sea walls, can impede turtles from reaching nesting beaches [4] - Pollution, specifically plastic mistaken for jellyfish and chemical runoff, poses a significant threat to sea turtles [5] - A disease causing tumors impacts sea turtles' ability to swim, see, and eat, affecting populations globally [5] - Conservation efforts, such as protecting nests, reducing plastic usage, and supporting conservation groups, are crucial for sea turtle survival [6] Population Trends & Challenges - Sea turtle populations are declining rapidly due to pollution, poaching, coastal development, and climate change [6] - Data collection on sea turtle populations was limited between 2020 and 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic [3] - Sea turtles require specific nesting environments: soft sandy beaches, warm temperatures, low light, and clean surroundings [4] - Despite challenges, Pinang remains an important nesting site for sea turtles, highlighting the need for continued conservation efforts [2][6]

I'm so excited to be back here in Randa. Um, kind of where a lot of my work with gorillas has also been. I've been working with mountain gorillas for 30 years.So, if I tell you how long I've been working with them, you think she's that old, but yes, I have. and we're excited two years ago to celebrate 20 years of conservation through public health. I started working with gorillas cuz I love animals.I grew up with lots of pets at home and I'm going to talk about this journey. Um, and then later on I got invo ...

[Música] Hace 17 años me embarqué en mi primera expedición a los bosques de nubes del norte del Perú con una misión, buscar un mono tan raro que incluso por décadas se pensó que estaba extinto. Cuando llegué pasé casi un mes sin ver la luz del sol. Me rodeaba una nervina densa.La lluvia casi permanente hacía que cualquier camino se convierte en un lodas. El terreno empinado es la causa actual de mis dolores de espaldas y de rodillas. Un día, después de perder al grupo de monos por vez número 1000, cansada, ...