Conservation biology is an intricate science and art while practising it! It has many elements, including the biology of the species/habitat/landscape of interest, its research, policy, interests
of different stakeholders, economic development, and many more! It is the balance between
factors that makes any species or habitat conservation successful with the help of an ethical
framework. As pretty as it appears, working in the conservation world is equally challenging.
Conservationists face difficulties of accessibility, time, weather, etc. In such a working
environment, technology hugely aids in the collection and processing of data. From Drones to
artificial intelligence, people worldwide have been using various technological means to tap
into the unknown. Outreach and awareness, which are crucial parts of conservation, are also
increasing with the advancements.
In the short experience in the field of conservation, I learned that there is no one correct way
of doing conservation. Each case of conservation is unique. For me, the most intriguing part
was the interaction between different biological elements like plants and animals. This
nesting on the Maharashtra coast. Subsequently, I am pursuing my Ph.D. studying the
these cases have different conservation aspects regarding species ecology, stakeholders,
experience with you…
19th July 2021, 6:30PM IST