October 2018
Sustainable Wildlife Utilization in Botswana: Hunting as a Conservation Tool
Dept. of Recreation, Park and Tourism Science Seminar Presented by ABS Alumnus, Dr. Joseph Mbaiwa, Professor of Tourism Studies & Director of the Okavango Research Institute, University of Botswana The utilisation of wildlife resources not only in Botswana but in Africa has become a critical question in the global stage. The case for safari hunting tourism in Botswana and Africa is a subject for prolonged debates and a contentious issue to conservation groups, academics, moral groups and to governments. Botswana…
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A Risk Assessment of Microplastics and Associated Contaminants in Coastal Environments and Seafood in American Samoa
ABS Seminar Presented by Dr. Beth Polidoro, Assistant Professor, Environmental Chemistry, Arizona State University (website) Abstract: Solid waste disposal is a massive concern among Pacific Island nations. With severe limitations in land area, in combination with the lack of reuse or recycling options, many near-shore marine ecosystems across Oceania are severely impacted by locally derived marine debris, including plastics, microplastics and associated chemical contaminants. In order to catalyze improved solid waste management and plastic use policies, the potential ecological and public health…
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Understanding the Human Aspects of the Bear Part Trade in South East Asia
ABS Seminar Presented by Jenny Glikman, Associate Director in Community Engagement, San Diego Zoo (website) Abstract: The trade in bear bile and other bear parts in Southeast Asia and China is a leading driver in the decline of Asian bear populations, and is a serious conservation challenge. A team from San Diego Zoo Global (SDZG) has developed a protocol and survey instrument that has been used by organizations across the region to gather data on understanding the attitudes and motivations behind…
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