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From Crisis to Conservation: Harnessing the Pandemic for Amphibian Protection

From Crisis to Conservation: Harnessing the Pandemic for Amphibian Protection

Introduction

The 2020 global pandemic has not only reshaped our understanding of public health but also highlighted the urgent need for conservation efforts, particularly for amphibians in Eastern Asia. As a Special Education Director in a school district, I often draw parallels between the challenges in education and those in wildlife conservation. Both fields require adaptive strategies, leadership, and community engagement to thrive. In this blog, we explore how the outcomes of recent research can inspire practitioners to enhance their skills and contribute to amphibian conservation efforts.

The Research Findings

The research article titled "Using the 2020 global pandemic as a springboard to highlight the need for amphibian conservation in eastern Asia" provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities in amphibian conservation. The pandemic has increased public awareness about zoonotic diseases, leading to regulatory changes in wildlife trade. However, amphibians remain largely unprotected despite their crucial role in controlling disease vectors and maintaining ecological balance.

Key Recommendations for Practitioners

Implementing Research Outcomes

As educators and conservationists, we can leverage these research outcomes to improve our practices. Here are some actionable steps:

Encouraging Further Research

The research underscores the need for ongoing studies to better understand amphibian species richness and their ecological roles. Practitioners are encouraged to contribute to research efforts, whether through direct participation or by supporting initiatives that aim to fill knowledge gaps in amphibian conservation.

Conclusion

The pandemic has provided a unique opportunity to reassess and strengthen our conservation efforts. By implementing the research outcomes and encouraging further studies, we can make significant strides in protecting amphibians and, by extension, our ecosystems. To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Using the 2020 global pandemic as a springboard to highlight the need for amphibian conservation in eastern Asia.


Citation: Borzée, A., Kielgast, J., Wren, S., Angulo, A., Chen, S., Magellan, K., Messenger, K. R., Hansen-Hendrikx, C. M., Baker, A., Santos, M. M. D., Kusrini, M., Jiang, J., Maslova, I. V., Das, I., Park, D., Bickford, D., Murphy, R. W., Che, J., Van Do, T., Nguyen, T. Q., Chuang, M. F., & Bishop, P. J. (2021). Using the 2020 global pandemic as a springboard to highlight the need for amphibian conservation in eastern Asia. Biological Conservation, 255, 108973. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2021.108973
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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