Roles
List two (2) roles of an ecologist.
Ecologists analyse data they collect from various environments and sites.
Ecologists visit sites to undertake surveys of animals, plants and their environment.
Ecologists produce reports detailing the potential environmental impact of any disruption to the environment and making recommendations on how best to manage it.
Ecologists identify and record details of habitats and species.
Ecologists visit sites during construction to monitor that all works are carried out as agreed.
Ecologists research the impact of construction and other human activity.
List three (3) responsibilities of an ecologist.
Studying ecosystems
Collecting and analyzing data
Monitoring biodiversity
Assessing human impact
Developing conservation strategies
Advising organizations and governments
Educating the public
Who is an ecologist?
An ecologist is a person who studies the natural relationships between the air, land, water, animals and plants.
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Ecologists analyse ______ they collect from various ________________ and sites.
Ecologists analyse data they collect from various environments and sites.
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Studying _________ – observing how plants, ________, and the ___________ interact
Studying ecosystems – observing how plants, animals, and the environment interact
Name one ecologist from the Caribbean and one ecologist from the United States of America (USA).
Ecologists in the Caribbean:
Prof. Hazel Oxeford
Dr. Dawn Arlene Teresa Phillip
Dr. Jahson Alemu I
Ecologists in the United States of America (USA)
Monica G. Turner
Stephen R. Carpenter
Jessica Gurevitch
Why do ecologists visit sites?
To undertake surveys of animals, plants and their environment
Describe at least two responsibilities of an ecologist.
Studying ecosystems – observing how plants, animals, and the environment interact.
Collecting and analyzing data – using research methods to track populations, habitats, and changes in the environment.
Monitoring biodiversity – keeping records of endangered species and watching out for invasive ones.
Assessing human impact – studying how farming, industry, or urban growth affects ecosystems.
Developing conservation strategies – creating plans to protect wildlife and restore damaged habitats
Advising organizations and governments – helping them make environmentally friendly decisions
Educating the public – teaching people about ecology, climate change, and sustainable living.
What is the average salary of an ecologist in the Caribbean with ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of experience?
$2,411,500 JMD