--------------▶️ OUR PROJECTS ◀️------------ 🌿 Data-Driven Wildlife Conservation in Polish National Parks 🌿 With support from EEA and Norway Grants , the OPEN SCIENCE CONSERVATION FUND, SLAVIC AI and Karkonoski National Park (KPN) are setting a new standard for conservation in Poland. Using large-scale wildlife monitoring and AI-powered analysis, we've provided data-driven understanding of ecosystem and animal movement 🐺 🦊 with project "Improving the ecological connectivity in the Karkonosze National Park and its buffer zone". Key highlights: ✔️ AI filters "empty" images and classifies 17 species, from foxes to wolves. ✔️Seasonal insights reveal migration patterns, like deer shifting to lower areas in winter and wolves following them. ✔️ Connectivity models confirm the buffer zone's critical role in biodiversity preservation. Soon you will read more about this project in Kwartalink Karkonoski (in Polish) and we are planning a scientific publication together with KPN staff in 2025. This cutting-edge approach should become a standard for Poland's national parks, enabling data-driven conservation plans to protect wildlife and ensure sustainable ecosystems for the future. 🌍 #Conservation #Innovation #WildlifeMonitoring #AI #NationalParks
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At u-blox, we are incredibly proud that our technology contributes to sustainability and the conservation of endangered species! 🌍 Through organizations like Wildlife ACT Innovations, our cloud-based positioning technology is being used to track and monitor species such as lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, pangolins, and rhinos across Africa. 🦁🦏 For example, tracking pangolins—a species heavily trafficked and at risk of extinction—requires a solution that is both discreet and efficient. Our technology supports regular monitoring without causing stress to the animals or draining battery life, which is essential for species that spend much of their lives in remote, underground habitats. 📊 Combining CloudLocate and M10 GNSS modules, our solution delivers precise, non-invasive tracking that allows conservationists to collect valuable data on animal movements, behavior, and health. This data is critical for preventing genetic contamination, monitoring endangered species, and reducing human-wildlife conflict. Explore our latest blog to learn more about three conservation initiatives where cloud-based positioning technology supports sustainable ecosystems: https://ow.ly/xu2430sGf9V #Sustainability #WildlifeConservation #ESG #ubloxbrand
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Camera traps are missing where they're needed most according to the recent Mongabay article highlighting this major information gap ➡ Learn the latest from the article featuring one of the #WildMon founders, Jorge Ahumada, who shared his insights on the subject! 📰 https://lnkd.in/gbPvpamz
A new study led by Badru Mugerwa shows that camera traps are often missing in the areas where their data is most needed: biodiversity hotspots where wildlife risks are high. Thanks to Mongabay News for shedding light on this critical information gap. I enjoyed talking to Spoorthy Raman about how camera traps and other sensors can help close this information gap. https://lnkd.in/ecsdzbTK #WildlifeInsights, #cameratraps, WildMon
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New Science: modelling wildlife corridors to increase their viability 🌿🐆🦜 Our alliance partner Osa Conservation is building a climate adaptation corridor for wildlife across the southwest of Costa Rica, and just published an insightful new study. 🇨🇷 🐾 This scientific paper is a perfect example of how science can directly translate to on-the-ground positive rewilding action #hopeintoaction The AmistOsa corridor links the lowlands of the Osa Peninsula to the mountains of La Amistad National Park, a highly biodiverse but fragmented landscape. #Corridors are essential tools for promoting biodiversity resilience under climate change. It is crucial that animals are able to move between these unique ecosystems that span across 3 national parks. The question is: do animals actually use the corridor? Or is there more work to be done? Having modelled the land and set 330 camera traps throughout the landscape, this paper now combines a theoretical modelling approach with years of camera trap data to reveal how wildlife are using these corridors - and providing insights on how they can be improved. This is important to ground truth the viability of existing corridors and to drive additional active conservation work to improve them. The results have shown multiple different species using the corridors, but not everything, including keystone indicator species such as the Jaguar. Tapirs, pumas, and great curassows are already travelling across the Costa Rican landscape in great numbers… but what if even more could be achieved? Their findings highlight the need for active #rewilding with a dual approach: 1- Restore the health of corridors between national parks to encourage movement of keystone species 🛤️ 🐆 2- Actively rewild rare species, potentially by translocating them back to areas they once inhabited 💭🐾 If you don’t normally read scientific papers, the video here is a breakdown of one just published by @osaconservation scientists and partners… This study exemplifies an approach to bridging the gap between regional-scale connectivity analyses and the needs of local practitioners by identifying locations that could be targeted for conservation or restoration within multi-use tropical landscapes. #Wildlife #Corridors #Rewild #CostaRica Wildlife Corridors, Rewilding, Osa Peninsula Main paper here: https://lnkd.in/gVTYTQeQ
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True story: Postgres and AI are saving the planet! MERMAID is fighting coral reef bleaching due to global warming with open source technology. How inspiring is that? EDB is proud to be a part of this story. Learn more in the USA TODAY article.
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New Science: modelling wildlife corridors to increase their viability 🌿🐆🦜 Our alliance partner Osa Conservation is building a climate adaptation corridor for wildlife across the southwest of Costa Rica, and just published an insightful new study. 🇨🇷 🐾 This scientific paper is a perfect example of how science can directly translate to on-the-ground positive rewilding action #hopeintoaction The AmistOsa corridor links the lowlands of the Osa Peninsula to the mountains of La Amistad National Park, a highly biodiverse but fragmented landscape. #Corridors are essential tools for promoting biodiversity resilience under climate change. It is crucial that animals are able to move between these unique ecosystems that span across 3 national parks. The question is: do animals actually use the corridor? Or is there more work to be done? Having modelled the land and set 330 camera traps throughout the landscape, this paper now combines a theoretical modelling approach with years of camera trap data to reveal how wildlife are using these corridors - and providing insights on how they can be improved. This is important to ground truth the viability of existing corridors and to drive additional active conservation work to improve them. The results have shown multiple different species using the corridors, but not everything, including keystone indicator species such as the Jaguar. Tapirs, pumas, and great curassows are already travelling across the Costa Rican landscape in great numbers… but what if even more could be achieved? Their findings highlight the need for active #rewilding with a dual approach: 1- Restore the health of corridors between national parks to encourage movement of keystone species 🛤️ 🐆 2- Actively rewild rare species, potentially by translocating them back to areas they once inhabited 💭🐾 If you don’t normally read scientific papers, the video here is a breakdown of one just published by @osaconservation scientists and partners… This study exemplifies an approach to bridging the gap between regional-scale connectivity analyses and the needs of local practitioners by identifying locations that could be targeted for conservation or restoration within multi-use tropical landscapes. #Wildlife #Corridors #Rewild #CostaRica Wildlife Corridors, Rewilding, Osa Peninsula Main paper here: https://lnkd.in/gVTYTQeQ
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🌿 Exciting Experience at the Online Weekend Biodiversity Talks VIII 🌿 In November 2020, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the "Weekend Biodiversity Talks VIII" session on "Visual Storytelling for Wildlife Conservation and Awareness". It was an inspiring and thought-provoking session that highlighted the power of visual media in communicating the importance of biodiversity and conservation efforts. 💡Key takeaways: - The role of visuals in bridging the gap between scientific data and public engagement - The importance of ethical storytelling when working with wildlife - Techniques for creating compelling narratives that drive action 🤝It was inspiring to connect with like-minded individuals and deepen my understanding of how we can all contribute to wildlife conservation efforts through creative, visual mediums. Looking forward to applying these insights to future projects and continuing the conversation on how we can protect the natural world for future generations. #ThrowbackLearning #Biodiversity #WildlifeConservation #VisualStorytelling #Sustainability #ConservationAwareness
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This is one of the most exciting projects I've been a part of this year. The work that MERMAID and Wildlife Conservation Society are doing to save the oceans is incredible, and could very well save the livelihoods of a billion people. How amazing that #Postgres can be even a small part of that story. Read USA TODAY article to see how #coralreefs and the world's most popular #database intersect to help secure the future of our planet. #oceans #coral #coralreef #science #savetheoceans #conservation #data #protectouroceans #marineconservation #coralreefprotection #sustainabilitymatters #oceanpreservation #savethecoralreefs #climateaction #PostgreSQL #justsolveitwithPostgres #EDBPostgresAI #data #AI #database #DBA #opensource
What will it take to save the world's oceans from a record-breaking year of heat? Combine open-source data—Postgres—with AI and put it in the hands of tens of thousands of coral reef scientists. That’s what MERMAID, an initiative led by the Wildlife Conservation Society, has done. It provides scientists and stakeholders with a cutting-edge open-source web application for collecting and managing coral reef ecosystem data in real-time through Postgres and AI. This digital transformation fuels the translation of underwater insights into evidence-based actions for fighting the coral reef crisis. EDB is a proud sponsor of MERMAID, supporting its effort to unlock life-saving conservation efforts for our world’s oceans. Read the article in USA TODAY to learn why MERMAID is just one of millions of possible Postgres solutions that may revolutionize how society lives. https://bit.ly/3Md8xNI
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