Ecology and Conservation

Casper Van De Geer

Casper Van De Geer

 c.vandegeer@exeter.ac.uk

 The Farmhouse 

 

The Farmhouse, University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Cornwall, TR10 9FE, UK

Overview

My research interest is conservation science, using ecological and socio-economic data to achieve outcomes that are appropriate for nature and people. Currently I am working on my PhD, whereby I am investigating the data collected during 20 years of marine turtle conservation in Watamu, Kenya. This fieldwork was carried out by Local Ocean Conservation, a local grassroots NGO, where I was the manager from 2014 to 2018. 

Qualifications

  • 2010 MSc Tropical marine ecology and fisheries biology (James Cook University)
  • 2006 BSc Biology (University of Groningen)

Career

  • Jul 2014 - Oct 2018: Manager, Local Ocean Conservation, Kenya
  • Oct 2013 - Dec 2013: Scientific Diver, Nature Seychelles, Seychelles
  • Nov 2012 - Jun 2013: Project Scientist, Coral Cay Conservation, Philippines
  • Aug 2012 - Oct 2012: Assistant Marine Park Ranger, STENAPA, St. Eustatius
  • Sep 2007 - Dec 2008: Assistant Marine Scientist, Greenforce, Bahamas

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Publications

Journal articles

van de Geer CH, Broderick AC, Carter MID, Irei AA, Kiponda FK, Kiptum J, Wandiga JN, Omar M, Parazzi N, Sawyer-Kerr H, et al (2024). Two decades of community-based conservation yield valuable insights into marine turtle nesting ecology. Oryx, 1-13. Abstract.
de Geer C, Bourjea J, Broderick A, Dalleau M, Fernandes R, Harris L, Inteca G, Kiponda F, Louro C, Mortimer J, et al (2022). Marine turtles of the African east coast: current knowledge and priorities for conservation and research. Endangered Species Research, 47, 297-331.
Frias-Torres S, van de Geer C (2015). Testing animal-assisted cleaning prior to transplantation in coral reef restoration. PeerJ, 3, e1287-e1287. Abstract.
van de Geer C, Mills M, Adams VM, Pressey RL, McPhee D (2013). Impacts of the Moreton Bay Marine Park rezoning on commercial fishermen. Marine Policy, 39, 248-256.

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External Engagement and Impact

Committee/panel activities

Member of the IUCN-SSC Marine Turtle Specialist Group

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