The Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) and the School of Anthropology and Conservation are proud to host the annual Amphibian Conservation Research Symposium (ACRS) between the 23rd and 25th of June. It is the only international symposium dedicated specifically to the sharing of research and strategies to empower the future of amphibian conservation. ACRS helps to bring together amphibian conservationists and researchers from around the world to gain experience, learn new ideas and make contacts. With a strong focus on early career conservation and research practitioners, ACRS is helping to build a future for global amphibian conservation efforts.
Each year ACRS brings together individuals who present talks and posters detailing evidence-based approaches and management strategies that promote amphibian conservation. Previous topics have covered disease, ecotoxicology, genetics, ex situ husbandry, captive breeding, reintroduction programs, surveying techniques, habitat utilization, in situ programs, amphibian trade and urban ecology.
The keynote speakers for this year are:
- Dr Anne Baker (Amphibian Ark)
- Professor Phil Bishop (IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group)
- Professor Jean-Marc Hero (Griffith University)
- Professor An Martel (University of Ghent)
The symposium will take place in Marlowe Lecture Theatre 1.