Women in Shark and Ray Conservation - Panel Discussion

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Women in Shark and Ray Conservation - Panel Discussion by Conservation International Singapore

ArtScience Museum

This talk/workshop is part of the Waves of Change Festival 2022 held at ArtScience Museum on the 10th of September to 9th of October 2022.A third of shark and ray species have been overfished to near extinction in the past 50 years, according to a 2021 study. Yet sharks are also valuable to humans for non-consumptive reasons – like ecotourism, smart design, and the management of the ocean’s carbon cycle. Dive deep into the world of sharks and rays in this panel discussion featuring women in Singapore who work to protect these marine wildlife. We’ll have the chance to hear from practitioners with experience across diverse fields such as the illegal wildlife trade, scientific research, as well as ecotourism.About the amazing speakers:Dhanushri Munasinghe is the Senior Project Coordinator for Illegal Wildlife Trade at Conservation International Asia-Pacific, coordinating work relating to illegal wildlife trade in Singapore. She has worked with government, private sector, NGOs, and civil society organisations to support the development of Asia&#x27;s first Artificial Intelligence-based mobile app, &quot;Fin Finder&quot;, which can identify shark and ray fin products to combat the illegal wildlife trade. Her career and research experience include wildlife trade, endangered species recovery, and human-wildlife conflict management.Kathy Xu is the founder of The Dorsal Effect, an eco-enterprise that provides alternative livelihood through tourism, for shark fishermen in Lombok, Indonesia. She facilitates trips to Lombok for students, to encourage deep thinking and appreciation of the complexity behind shark fishing issues. As an adjunct lecturer in critical thinking at various Institutions of Higher Learning in Singapore and a recent graduate of a Master&#x27;s in Science Communication, she has broadened her perspectives on various social and environmental justice issues.Naomi Clark-Shen is doing her PhD at James Cook University Singapore on the lesser-known sharks and stingrays caught by fisheries in Southeast Asia, and is also a shark and ray consultant for WWF-Singapore. Since 2017, she has worked with Kathy Xu of The Dorsal Effect to survey Singapore&#x27;s fishery ports and collect data on the sharks and rays imported to, and consumed within, Singapore. In addition to shark and ray conservation, Naomi is passionate about fish welfare and compassionate living.About the moderator:Frances Loke is the Program Manager of Conservation International Singapore, working on environmental education and capacity-building opportunities for conservation as well as community partnerships. She is passionate about natural and cultural heritage, and all things to do with the big blue ocean. Her memorable experiences collecting shark and ray fin data for the Fin Finder project has piqued her interest in fishy business in Singapore, and convinced her of the power of interdisciplinary collaboration.Location: ArtScience Cinema, Level 4For the full festival line-up, click <a href="http://www.wavesofchangefestival.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>!Please note that there are limited seats to all workshops, talks, audio and film screenings. Priority would be given to ticket holders and visitors are highly encouraged to pre-book for events. Event registration begins 15 minutes before the start of the event. 5 minutes after the start of each segment, all unaccounted seats will be released for walk-in guests at a first come first served basis.Notice of Filming and PhotographyPhotography and video recording may occur at the venue for the purpose of promoting our activities. Parents and guardians, please advise facilitators if you would like your child to be excluded from this.CancellationsShould you be unable to attend, please cancel your ticket as soon as possible so that someone else may enjoy the experience. You can also email us at info@coastalnatives.sg. Thank you!(Photo by Shawn Heinrichs)

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