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Markus Roesch

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Herpetologist. Interests in reptilian biodiversity, ecology and conservation on tropical islands.

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LIB-MorphoLab @lib-morpholab.bsky.social · Jul 7

Markus @markusroesch.bsky.social, a visiting PhD student from CIBIO-BIOPOLIS, University of Porto, is using #microCT scans and geometric morphometrics to study cryptic diversity within #Seychelles endemic bronze #geckos. 🦎

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Indian Seabird Group @indianseabirdgroup.bsky.social · May 1

We are starting May with a fascinating talk from @jenniferappoo.bsky.social on the impacts of seabird-derived nutrients on mangrove ecosystems! Follow this link and set a reminder now! www.youtube.com/live/muPejoo... 🌏🪶 #WomenInSTEM #Seabirds #AcademicSky

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Markus Roesch @markusroesch.bsky.social · Feb 17

Invasive species alert! Our molecular analysis confirms Agama picticauda is spreading in the Western Indian Ocean. 🦎🌿🧪

doi.org/10.1007/s105...

Molecular analysis confirms Agama picticauda invasion on Western Indian Ocean islands - Biological Invasions

The Western Indian Ocean biodiversity hotspot hosts a remarkable array of endemic species, but invasive alien species increasingly threaten its unique ecosystems. Lizards of the West African Agama aga...

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Markus Roesch @markusroesch.bsky.social · Jan 20

It was a great pleasure to present Seychelles reptile diversity and my research on the endemic bronze geckos today at the "Seychelles Endemic #Amphibian & #Reptile Symposium". 🦎🐍

@jimlabisko.bsky.social @simonmaddock.bsky.social

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Markus Roesch @markusroesch.bsky.social · Jan 17

Should be Phelsuma abbotti chekei.

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Simon Maddock @simonmaddock.bsky.social · Jan 16

There is a symposium happening on Monday 20th Jan, titled "SEYCHELLES ENDEMIC #AMPHIBIANS AND #REPTILES: CURRENT KNOWLEDGE AND NEXT STEPS FOR #CONSERVATION". We will be streaming the talks if you can't be here: Link tinyurl.com/Seychelleshe... or use QR code.

Nb. Schedule is Seychelles time.

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09:30 – 10:00 Welcome refreshments
10:00 – 10:15 Introduction from IBC/UniSey - Gérard Rocamora, Jérôme Harlay
10:15 – 11:10 Current research status of amphibians and reptiles from UK IBC affiliates - Jim Labisko,
Simon Maddock, Ellen Sharkey, David Gower
11:10 – 11:30 Refreshment break
11:30 – 11:45 EDGE Sooglossids (title TBC) - James Mougal (independant)
11:45 – 12:00 A scientific approach from the field observations to the conservation actions: explicit,
transparent, replicable, verifiable and falsifiable - Bruno Senterre (independent consultant)
12:00 – 12:15 Fundraising, facilitating partnerships, collaborations, and investment for Seychelles
EDGE amphibians - Rachel Bristol (independant)
12:15 – 12:30 Reptile diversity and bronze gecko research in Seychelles - Markus Roesch (Uni of Porto)
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch break
13:30 – 13:45 The Biodiversity Conservation Section - MACCE: Biodiversity Conservation (Kevin Moumou)
13:45 – 14:00 An overview of conservation work on herpetofauna in Vallee de Mai - Seychelles Islands
Foundation (Jessica Constance)
13:30 – 14:45 Aldabra giant tortoise conservation, management, and ecological research in Seychelles
- Indian Ocean Tortoise Alliance (Rich Baxter)
13:30 – 14:45 The population status of freshwater terrapins in the Story Resort wetland - Marine
Conservation Society Seychelles (Chris Mason-Parker)
13:30 – 14:45 The work of Gaea Seychelles (title TBC) - Gaea Seychelles (Mersiah Rose)
14:45 – 15:05 Refreshment break
15:05 – 15:20 An introduction to the IUCN Red List - Louise Hobin (IUCN)
15:20 – 15:35 An introduction to the IUCN Green Status of Species - Magdalena Cygan (IUCN)
15:35 – 16:00 Closing remarks

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Markus Roesch @markusroesch.bsky.social · Jan 13

Thank you.

Markus Roesch @markusroesch.bsky.social · Jan 12

The Yellow crazy ant Anoplolepis gracilipes, introduced on Reunion Island since the late 17th century, has recently emerged as a new and possibly significant threat to the Critically Endangered Manapany day gecko Phelsuma inexpectata. 🦎🌿🧪

dx.doi.org/10.48716/bul...

#NatureOceanIndien #addHerper

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Markus Roesch @markusroesch.bsky.social · Jan 6

Thanks

Markus Roesch @markusroesch.bsky.social · Jan 6

Hi Timothée. I would love to join the science feed.
orcid.org/0000-0001-98...
www.researchgate.net/profile/Mark...

Markus Roesch @markusroesch.bsky.social · Jan 5

Gecko🦎 - plant🌿interaction between island endemics in Seychelles 🇸🇨. Read about it in Herpetology Notes:

www.biotaxa.org/hn/article/v...

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