Movement Ecology
Event
20 - 23 February 2024
This course aims at providing theory and practical approaches for the study of animal movement and behaviour, both in the marine and terrestrial environments. We will provide theoretical background on foraging and migration theory and introduce students to the state-of-the-art technology used in the study of animal ecology and behaviour. Importantly, we will focus on how animal movement can be integrated with environmental information to gain a better understanding of animal behaviour and ecology. Invited international researchers will be presenting cutting-edge research and bring the latest findings and methodologies to the table. Lastly, the course will provide practical exercises or case studies, allowing students to apply their theoretical knowledge and gain hands-on experience in analysing animal movement data.
PROGRAM
February 20th, 2024
BIOPOLIS-CIBIO, Vairão, Portugal (Face-to-face)
20 - 23 February 2024
This course aims at providing theory and practical approaches for the study of animal movement and behaviour, both in the marine and terrestrial environments. We will provide theoretical background on foraging and migration theory and introduce students to the state-of-the-art technology used in the study of animal ecology and behaviour. Importantly, we will focus on how animal movement can be integrated with environmental information to gain a better understanding of animal behaviour and ecology. Invited international researchers will be presenting cutting-edge research and bring the latest findings and methodologies to the table. Lastly, the course will provide practical exercises or case studies, allowing students to apply their theoretical knowledge and gain hands-on experience in analysing animal movement data.
Introduction to movement ecology
Biologging and technological tracking solutions for terrestrial and marine animals
Foraging and migration theory
Integrating high resolution environmental information derived from satellites in movement ecology
Combining GPS and Accelerometer data to study breeding phenology
Behaviour studies using accelerometer data
Case studies with different technologies covering concepts and data analysis of animal movement, followed by practical sessions
Case studies on shark, bird and mammal movement ecology
COURSE INSTRUCTORS
COURSE INSTRUCTORS
João Paulo Silva (Coordinator) | BIOPOLIS-CIBIO - MOVE
Nuno Queiroz (Coordinator) | BIOPOLIS-CIBIO - MOVE
Teresa Marques | BIOPOLIS-CIBIO
Francesco Valerio | BIOPOLIS-CIBIO
SELECTION CRITERIA
The course will be open to a maximum number of 20 participants.
75% of available student slots are reserved for BIODIV students.
Priority will be given to:
• 1st year and other PhD students attending the BIODIV Doctoral Program;
• PhD students attending other courses;
• Other post-graduate students and researchers.
REGISTRATION
80€ (students) | 120€ (other participants)
CIBIO-InBIO members will have an additional discount of 20%
Participation is free of charge for BIODIV Students MBGE 1st year Students & CIBIO's TwinLabs
CIBIO-InBIO members will have an additional discount of 20%
Participation is free of charge for BIODIV Students MBGE 1st year Students & CIBIO's TwinLabs
Registration fees do not include accommodation or meals
No ECTS credits are awarded for attending the course. Participants receive a certificate of attendance without quantitative evaluation
No ECTS credits are awarded for attending the course. Participants receive a certificate of attendance without quantitative evaluation
Application deadline: January 05, 2024
To apply, please fill the form available HERE