Tasmania is home to hundreds of threatened species, and hundreds more are potentially threatened. Are we succeeding in protecting these species and helping them to recover? Do we need to do more, or something different? Through the NatureTrackers program, Dr Clare Hawkins and colleagues coordinate everyone interested to take part in annual surveys across Tasmania – to help keep track of as many species as we can, and guide everyone’s conservation efforts. The techniques involved range from a pair of binoculars to AI-trained animal call recognisers… Chat with Clare about the science, the surveys and the amazing animals!
Research keyword: NatureTrackers
About the BEAKER STREET ROVING SCIENTIST PROGRAM
Each August, hundreds of Roving Scientists descend upon Hobart, filling up pubs and chatting to strangers as part of Beaker Street Festival. Discover a new world down the lens of microscope, and joining the least-boring bar conversations you’ve ever heard and these free (the chats – not the drinks) events.
For Scientists, Beaker Street’s Roving Scientist Program offers an excellent outreach, professional development, and networking opportunity. It’s the nerdiest and funnest way to share your research with the public, expand your network, and be inspired by leaders in all sectors of science and science communication.
