Human actions are profoundly altering the oceans, threatening the existence of many large marine animals. The Endangered African penguin is one such species, with both climate change and fishing practices negatively impacting the survival of this charismatic predator.
In this talk Ali guides you through the threats facing African penguins as well as all the techniques being used to halt the current declines. There is a fascinating toolkit of conservation solutions to tell you about, including rehabilitation, tracking, eDNA and large-scale monitoring. Ali also describes the ups and downs of working in the field, and what it is like interacting with these fascinating animals.
