Ecology Matters

"I can see myself definitely advocating for Antarctic protection and climate action for the rest of my life." When you think of Antarctica, do you imagine patches of verdant green? Moss beds so dense ...

14 Elo 202314min

What do ecologists do? What happens when they reach those inevitable bumps and twists in their career path? How do they end up studying sometimes strange and obscure species? And why are partnerships ...

13 Elo 202335s

"It’s important not to just conserve the skinks because of their ecological significance but also importance to people and culture." Dr Holly Bradley is a Research Fellow at Curtin University. As part...

13 Elo 202312min

“It's important to think about how you get the broader public to understand why what you've done is important.” We’re pleased to bring you this special bonus episode of Ecology Matters, all about why ...

20 Syys 202210min

“Understanding how disturbance changes things within a system to me seemed a fundamental way to actually manage and restore landscapes more effectively.” Dr Neilly is a postdoctoral researcher with th...

13 Syys 202212min

“The best qualities of leadership are listening to people and building a path forward that is inclusive of everybody else's ideas.” Professor French is Director of the Janet Cosh Herbarium at the Univ...

7 Syys 202212min

“If you maintain that curiosity and pursue your passions in ecology and conservation, you know, I don't know anyone who hasn't gone on to wonderful things by doing that.” Professor Ritchie leads the A...

31 Elo 202217min

“Doing something that is so novel, and something where we could probably start making changes now, is super exciting.” Tropical forests are increasingly at risk of fire, largely as a result of climate...

23 Elo 202212min