Vashist Seegobin
@VashistSeegobin
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PhD student | University of Mauritius | Flying foxes | Foraging ecology | Invasive alien species | Tropical island | Mauritius #staysalty #tropics #paradise
Mauritius
Joined August 2020
RT @Tropical_IBEC: After a general introduction, @VashistSeegobin is now explaining how use of GPS tracking system is helping to understand…
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RT @prishnee_b: Reef Conservation is doing a #coastal impact survey 🏝️🌊on the threats and impacts on local environment, effects of the #o…
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Popular science article on how weeding invasive non-native plants benefits the Mauritian flying fox by providing more food resources to the bat within its native habitat.
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@vjas12 @hakaimagazine @African_Bat @ilemauriceorg @BatConIntl @ConservOptimism @PteropusN Probably to supplement their diet with nutrients obtained by ingesting sea water.
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I explained about the impact of invasive alien species on native trees and how their control could boost native fruit production. A long-term and non-lethal solution to alleviate human-wildlife conflict on Mauritius. Ecologists are the allies of fruit-growers. #perceptionshift
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Interviewed by @lexpressmaurice newspaper about the environmental impact of plastic pollution and an insight on how it navigates back to humans. Have a read to learn more about it!
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It was such a stunning experience for having been invited to talk @MyFutureNEWS on the ecological impact of the #Mauritius #Wakashio oil spill. An event organised by the British Council. Thanks @AshmiBiologist, @prishnee_b for the photos #TogetherForOurPlanet #KnowledgeMatters
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Such a vibrant experience along with meeting new people!
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An interesting forthcoming conference where I will be talking about the ecological impact of oil spill. Stay tuned for more info;)
@MyFutureNEWS mini conference and networking event December 2020. 11 Dec, 13.00 - 20.30 Our members Assoc Prof Vincent Florens @Tropical_IBEC and @VashistSeegobin will be talking about biodiversity conservation and oil spill in Mauritius! #climatechange #ConservationMatters
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It was a wonderful experience to be invited by the National TV channel, MBC, for the programme 'Pran kont nu la terre' to talk about #Sustainable food production through #aquaponics and on my doctoral study which focuses on the impact of #invasive #species on flying foxes!
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This moment when 95 students are listening you talking about the #ecological impact of #oil #spill Thanks @AshmiBiologist for the shot:) #educationmatters
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Have a read at the rebuttal article written by the @mwfWildlife and myself on the nonsensical statements about the #Mauritian #flyingfox
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RT @Tropical_IBEC: Event about #Climatechange organised by #British High Commission of #Mauritius in the wake of forthcoming COP 26 in Glas…
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We are at the Cathedral of Port Louis for the 'Rencontre des passionés de la mer et de la terre'. Come and join us. We are the NGOs 'Friends of the Environment' and @NatureYetu #Mauritius #ilemaurice #conservationoptimism
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