Since 2018, Biologists without Borders has been gathering data on illegal ivory sales in the U.S. via internet searches and our free mobile app (i of the Elephant; that lets people report where ivory is being sold). Our 2018 and 2019 summary reports are attached. As a result of our intel, there... (read more)
skatewing posted in Global Fishing Watch: New Release Online Now in the Marine Conservation group - 15/09/2017
Speaking of data interpretation, creating an IUU risk score was the challenge for this team from the Data Science for Social Good summer fellows program. I saw a presentation on it and they were linking AIS information to other data, like registries, recent landings, etc. Supposedly, their work... (read more)
Anthony Franks posted in JIGZAW and Mars Omega, an introduction in the Gaming for Conservation group - 03/02/2016
Hi Gautam,
I think the best way is have them read the thread, and then get back to me with questions - I can then respond on a case-by-case basis. Our website is here: http://www.marsomega.com. We have not yet updated it to make... (read more)
Hi Barbara,
You are right in that cyberpoaching is becoming an increasing risk. I have seen various cases where information posted on social media has provided too much information and then ended up in the wrong hands (e.g. ... (read more)
Rachel Kramer posted in Mobile reporting for rapid wildlife health response in the Biologging group - 13/03/2019
Margaret Driciru with the Uganda Wildlife Authority is doing great work with mobile reporting tools for rapid response to wildlife health threats. Check out ... (read more)