The SHOAL is the global ecosystem of partners and collaborators who work together to safeguard the health of Earth's freshwater habitats and conserve the most threatened freshwater species. As with a shoal of fish, the strength of the SHOAL lies with the number of partners all working together.
Blueprint for Conservation Action for 1,000 Freshwater Fishes
SHOAL's flagship initiative sets out a plan for how significant collaborative conservation effort can lift freshwater fishes and potentially thousands of other neglected freshwater species to a new elevated platform of conservation attention and greatly enhance freshwater conservation efforts globally.
Nathaniel Ng has joined the SHOAL team as the Southeast Asia Programme Coordinator alongside SHOAL partners IUCN SSC ASAP. He is a conservation biologist by training, with research background in population and conservation genomics and, in the years since his doctorate, has focused his efforts on the protection of life under the water’s surface, taking on aquatic-focused roles in conservation and research management in Mandai Nature, SEA Aquarium, and Mandai Wildlife Reserves, while freelancing in environmental consultation.
What’s your background?
Nathaniel: I am a conservation biologist with research specialisation in phylogenomics and population genomics and molecular ecology. I am fortunate to have enjoyed a diverse and multidisciplinary academic background, from sexual selection in insects, to Masters work in environmental science and management, on to PhD work focused on the patterns and mechanisms driving avian diversification across islands. Since completing my postgraduate degrees, I have turned my attention to freshwater fish conservation, accruing experience in conservation management and planning in the contexts of both NGOs (Mandai Nature) and zoos and aquaria (SEA Aquarium, Mandai Wildlife Group).
Where do you live?
Nathaniel: I presently live in Singapore.
What most excites you about working with SHOAL?
Nathaniel: Having worked on SHOAL/ASAP’s Strategic Framework to accelerate urgent action for Southeast Asia’s Critically Endangered freshwater fish in the past, what excites me the most is the opportunity to personally witness and help drive the protection of these oft-ignored but critical species. I am also enthusiastic about exploring the potential of roping in the expertise and interests of home hobbyists and zoos and aquaria, which could provide targeted and significant contributions to the protection of freshwater fishes.
What will your role on the team be?
Nathaniel: As the Southeast Asia Programme Coordinator, I will be managing and coordinating SHOAL’s efforts in Southeast Asia, working closely with a wide range of conservation partners (governments, scientists, communities, NGOs) with a focus on Critically Endangered species.
Gunung Halimun, Java
What do you find most interesting about freshwater species conservation?
Nathaniel: What makes freshwater species conservation challenging is also what makes it interesting: ever-growing human usage and extraction coupled with the fragility of freshwater ecosystems means that much innovation and persistence will be required to drive meaningful change. No two conservation challenges are ever going to be the same – which makes for a professional journey that is ever changing and never boring!
Do you have a favourite fish?
Nathaniel: This is too difficult of a question to answer! If I was forced to choose – maybe Parosphromenus tweediei. There’s just something about those stripes.
Nathaniel, welcome to the team!
Parosphromenus tweediei
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Michael Edmondstone
October 11th 2024
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Request for Proposals: Asia-Pacific – Fonseca Species Conservation Fund
Request for Proposals:
Asia-Pacific – Fonseca Species Conservation Fund
The Fonseca Species Conservation Fund is now accepting proposals for amphibians, freshwater fish, primates, small mammals, and tortoises and freshwater turtles of the Asia-Pacific region.
The second request for proposals is now live for species of the Asia-Pacific region. Submission deadline: 15 December 2024.The next requests for proposals will open 15 January 2025 for species in the Americas.
About
The Fonseca Species Conservation Fund (FSCF) was established in 2024 by the GEF and Re:wild to honour the passion of the late Gustavo Fonseca, long-standing GEF Director of Programs, for species conservation and building capacity of the next generation of conservationists.
The FSCF is a component of the Fonseca Leadership Program providing grants to field projects that promote species conservation and that are led by early career conservationists from GEF-recipient countries. The Fund permits grants of up to $25,000 for conservation efforts in GEF-recipient countries that are directed at species groups in urgent need of intervention and conservation action.
The FSCF draws on the expertise of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Specialist Group and taxon-specific conservation groups to ensure all funding goes to priority projects, mobilises the expertise of existing review boards, and is part of a wider network of support – both funding and technical – for grantees.
Michael Köck European tour update 2: Rostock – Nuremberg, Germany
On 5 September I introduced Plan G to Rostock Zoo curator Jens Bohn and some of his colleagues. Our conservation idea was well received, the zoo wants to support Plan G and build up a Goodeid tank to promote Goodeid conservation.
In the afternoon, I had a meeting with Tim Schikora, the director of Schwerin Zoo. Although in previous correspondence with the zoo, they weren’t initially on board with participating in a freshwater fish conservation project, this changed during the meeting and the final outcome was similar to Rostock: an aquarium with Goodeids should tell the stories of threat, extinction, recovery and reintroduction, and the will to support Plan G financially was also shown. A really successful day!
I headed to Berlin on Friday 6 September. A meeting in the zoo’s aquarium was unexpectedly postponed, but this wasn’t a big problem as I planned to stay a few days in Berlin. The following day I presented Plan G to the local association of aquarists. A big success: further cooperation possibilities were discussed and Uwe Abraham, chair of the “1000-Arten-Projekt” and host of the event showed big interest in running a large Goodeid breeding facility in cooperation with the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), simply by increasing the capacity of aquariums of their member zoos. Future talks will happen to see how this could be achieved.
1000 Arten Projekt, Berlin
After a touristic Sunday in Berlin, I met Tobias Kohl from Stiftung Artenschutz – a foundation that supports conservation projects globally – on Monday the 9th. I already sent an application to them weeks ago, so the visit was mostly to clarify questions about our application.
Directly after, I met Markus Klamt, curator of the Berlin Aquarium to make up for my postponed meeting from 6 September. As he spent several years in Vienna, my hometown, we had a lots to talk besides Plan G, but also our conservation project was discussed widely. I reached Leipzig later that day and slept in an apartment in the zoo.
On 10 September, I headed to the Bergzoo Halle/Saale, which is just 30 min away from Leipzig. The meeting with the director, Dennis Müller, and members of his team was great. He directly promised Plan G €5,000 annually for 2024 and for 2025, of course also in combination with an aquarium presenting Goodeids to the public.
Mike talking to Tim Schikora, director of Zoo Schwerin
In the afternoon, I met Ariel Jacken, the responsible curator of Leipzig Zoo, his curator colleague Till Rahm and members of the conservation team. Plan G was well received and I had to answer an hour of questions. After all, Leipzig has a very complex conservation strategy, which means that Plan G, which really caught their interest, needs to fit in the frame of this strategy. However, they want to support our plan, so Leipzig Zoo is eagerly looking for this possibility. Let’s cross fingers and wait for the next part of the trip, starting with Nuremberg Zoo in Germany.
Stay tuned!
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Michael Edmondstone
September 30th 2024
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Chouly: I am an interdisciplinary conservation scientist with expertise in freshwater fish ecology, community-based conservation, and capacity development. I have worked extensively in Cambodia’s Tonle Sap Lake and the Lower Mekong River Basin, conducting research and leading conservation efforts. Throughout my career, I have held roles at the School for Field Studies-Cambodia programme, WWF-US, and BirdLife International, where I taught and researched freshwater fish ecology and conservation, managing grants, and developing local capacity.
Where do you live?
Chouly: I currently live in Virginia, United States of America, though I am originally from Cambodia.
What drew you to working with SHOAL?
Chouly: I was drawn to working with SHOAL because of its strong focus on conserving globally threatened freshwater fish species, a critical yet overlooked taxon. This role perfectly aligns with my passion and mission to make an impact on freshwater fish species and their ecosystems at the global level.
What excites you about freshwater species conservation?
Chouly: Growing up in Cambodia, where fish and freshwater ecosystems are integral to our lives and culture, I experienced firsthand the vital role of the rich diversity of fish species and their ecosystems, like the Tonle Sap Lake and Mekong River. Unfortunately, I also witnessed these fish and these systems’ increasing threats that often go unnoticed and lack the urgent attention they deserve. Seeing the incredible biodiversity and the growing threats facing them has motivated me to advocate for the conservation of freshwater species and their habitats.
What are you most looking forward to with this role?
Chouly: I am most looking forward to collaborating with communities, scientists, governments, NGOs, and private corporations to co-create long-term solutions for the recovery of the many globally threatened freshwater fish species and their ecosystems.
Do you have a favourite fish?
Chouly: It’s hard to choose, but I have a special connection to Schistura diminuta, the loach species I discovered during my Ph.D. research in Northeast Cambodia. It reminds me of how many species have yet to be discovered, yet they could become extinct before we get to know them if we do not work together to bring about conservation actions for freshwater fish species.
Chouly, a warm welcome to the team!
Chouly at work on Tonlé Sap.
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Michael Edmondstone
September 24th 2024
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Michael Köck European tour update 1: Mexico City – Rostock, Germany
Michael Köck European tour update 1: Mexico City – Rostock, Germany
Michael Köck, Chair of Plan G: the initiative to save the highly threatened Goodeinae family of Splitfins in Mexico, is currently touring zoos, public aquaria and museums across Europe with the aim of engaging stakeholders in Plan G’s conservation plan. Here, he gives his first update on the trip.
Leaving Mexico on 27 August, I arrived the following day in Copenhagen, Denmark. Next day I took a connecting flight to Sandefjord, about 20 km west of Oslo, Norway. I got picked up by a friend who brought me to his farm in Porsgrunn where I spent two days acclimatising. He is a hobby fishkeeper who has been to Mexico a few times, so we spent those days talking a lot about fish, Mexico and Plan G.
Two more friends visited us and we created some really nice ideas around Plan G. For example, one of these guys works with several friends in a company that plans ecological and sustainably functioning cities and towns, and they would be very interested to work with Teuchitlán [the town where the Golden Skiffia was successfully reintroduced] on a pro bono basis. He wants to convince his partners to support Plan G financially.
On 31 August, we all went by car to Fiskebäckskil, Sweden where I gave a talk at the 50-year anniversary of the hobbyist organisation Poecilia Scandinavia about Plan G. More than 20 people from five countries joined the meeting and the talk was well received. Directly after, Poecilia Scandinavia donated €3,000 to Plan G and another €1,500 to the Aqualab in Morelia and asked me to write an article about Plan G for one of the next issues of their magazine.
Backstage breeding tank Zoogoneticus tequila, Malmö Museum, Malmö, Sweden
I headed to Malmö on 2 September, where I had a meeting with the leader of the Aquarium of the Malmö Museum, Jesper Flygare in the morning and gave a presentation about Plan G to him and the staff. The people were impressed by our conservation work and promised to help. The museum is run by the town of Malmö and the concept doesn’t allow any straight donations, but we agreed on making an exhibition with Goodeids and a donation function for visitors, as well as promoting Plan G to the local fish club. The aquarium already keeps two species of Goodeid and even runs an ex situ conservation project for one of them, so there is already a strong connection. My presentation was followed by the head animal keeper of the Tropikariet Indoor Zoo in Helsingborg, Jonas Östander, who got invited to my presentation by the Malmö Museum team. He invited me to present Plan G to his director who is interested in supporting new conservation projects. Though my schedule was very tight, I promised to find a time slot for the next day in the late afternoon.
Presenting in front of Poecilia Scandinavia, Fiskebäckskil, Sweden
On 3 September, I paid a visit to the Den Blå Planet, Denmark’s biggest public aquarium. The head animal keeper Peter Petersen showed me around and I was impressed not only by the number of rare fish in their show tanks, but also to see huge colonies of several Goodeid species backstage. They have joined the EAZA Goodeid Ex Situ Program (EEP) and are focusing on ex situ conservation of many endangered fish species from many fish groups. I presented Plan G to Peter and he suggested he will present it to the board of directors to select Plan G to get funded by their conservation fund. Luckily, I prepared USB sticks with the Plan G logo in a little bag with Mexican sweets and a pen made of copper – a little gift from Santa Clara del Cobre near Lake Pátzcuaro for all my contacts on the tour. The USB sticks hold information about the “Guardianes del Río Teuchitlán” and SHOAL, as well as my Plan G presentation.
Starting at 14:00, I started for Helsingborg, knowing time would be tight for Tropikariet Zoo, as it closes at 17:00. Unfortunately, a taxi driver brought me to the wrong train station and I arrived 10 min too late. The zoo was informed but unfortunately no one could wait for me. I was however able to leave my little present with the USB stick, and I will for sure contact them after my return to Mexico.
On September 4 I took a ferry transfer from Trelleborg, Sweden to Rostock, Germany, where I have a visit to the local zoo scheduled for 5 September, and one to the zoo in Schwerin in the afternoon. I will let you know how these visits and the ones in Berlin thereafter went.
Stay tuned!
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Michael Edmondstone
September 17th 2024
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Interview with Michael Köck – European tour of zoos, aquaria and museums
“I thought I should introduce myself and Plan G to potential new partners in this exciting conservation plan, which has the potential to raise the bar for other projects and set new standards in freshwater conservation.”
Michael Köck
Michael and team in the field collecting goodeids in Mexico.
Over the coming weeks Michael Köck, Chair of Plan G: the initiative to save the highly threatened Goodeinae family of Splitfins in Mexico, will travel around zoos, public aquaria and museums across Europe in a bid to engage stakeholders in an exciting and ambitious conservation plan. His travels will take him through Denmark, Sweden, Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Switzerland, France and the United Kingdom and it is hoped the trip will inspire relevant organisations and generate vital funding to save these species from extinction.
We caught up with Michael to learn more.
Could you say a bit about your background – introduce yourself a little?
Michael: I am a 56-year-old Austrian biologist who worked as a curator in a public aquarium in Vienna for 18 years. Last year I gave up this well-paid job and started working in freshwater fish conservation in Mexico, as the Chair of a 10-year conservation plan for an endemic Mexican fish group called Splitfins (subfamily Goodeinae, family Goodeidae). If you ask me why I gave up my job to work in Mexico, I will answer because I have seen what the people in this country are capable of achieving. I was impressed by the success they were able to reach with limited resources and I wanted to be part of this movement. I have faith in this community: Mexicans are incredible when they want to arrive at something and the people I work with are passionate about succeeding in conservation. I’m here to help them where I can and to learn from them whenever I can.
What is the purpose of this European tour?
Michael: The overall aim of this European zoo tour is to encourage zoos and public aquaria to become more involved in the conservation of Mexican Goodeid fish and to create something like a Goodeid Conservation Alliance. This unique group of fish is one of the most endangered in the world: 90% of the described species are threatened with extinction according to the IUCN and are therefore already in the focus of conservation efforts by many zoos and organisations. However, we want to unite all these efforts under one umbrella, and as the projects in our Plan G portfolio follow the one plan approach, meaning they include both ex situ and in situ work and involve local communities, they are certainly of interest to many zoos and public aquaria.
What are some of the key places you’ll visit?
Michael:Certainly the big zoos in Berlin, Leipzig, Nuremberg and Munich are important places, as well as Basel and Zurich, but there are others I’m looking forward to, such as Budapest and the museum in Malmö, which already play an important role in the conservation of Goodeids, or the zoo in Pilsen with a house for endangered fish. Honestly, every place I visit will be a highlight on my tour and I’m looking forward to each and every one of them.
Michael and colleagues
Why did you choose these places in particular?
Michael:I have selected zoos and public aquaria that are already contributing to the conservation of the Goodeids or Mexican freshwater fish and that I will be able to reach on my tour. There are public institutions that I have known for many years and where people I call friends work, and there are others where I only know the key people virtually, and finally there are zoos that claim to be strongly committed to conservation but have not worked with fish before. These are the most exciting ones as you never know if they are also interested in freshwater fish, but as freshwater habitats are the most threatened in the world, some zoos have broadened their focus and are open to dialogue. All in all, a mixture of good old friends and hopefully new contacts.
It’s a lot of travelling! And a lot of visiting zoos, aquaria and museums. Have you done anything like this before?
Michael: No, this is something I’ve never done before. That’s what came to mind when we launched Plan G, and with it my role of chair and ambassador. So I thought I should introduce myself and Plan G to potential new partners in this exciting conservation plan, which has the potential to raise the bar for other projects and set new standards in freshwater conservation. Every penny and cent counts for these fish, and every metre on this journey is worth it. In the end, I should have visited more than 30 zoos and public aquaria in 48 days and hopefully gained more members for the Goodeid Conservation Alliance.
What can zoos, aquaria and museums offer as key allies in conservation?
Michael:Zoos, aquaria and museums reach a large group of people. Zoo visitors, who don’t really think of fish when they think of endangered animals, are awakened and interested, and lectures in museums could reach a whole new audience. By working together with them, the circle of people we can reach with our conservation efforts expands enormously. Temporary actions in zoos to create support or raise money, or the conservation euro collected by several German zoos, contribute directly to conservation and the network between zoos strengthens such an alliance and makes it very stable. As it stands, however, it is easier to approach zoos and public aquaria than museums, although the latter probably need a slightly different approach.
Michael and colleague in in the field.
Finally, what are your hopes and expectations with this tour?
Michael:It would be presumptuous to have any expectations for this tour. The budget for this year has already been spent or committed, so I’m not thinking about immediate support. In the long term, I hope that I can convince many of the places I visit how important their contribution is. Protecting freshwater fish is not just about reintroducing a species, but also about listening to the local people, trying to understand their problems, aspirations and hopes, and it involves trying to get them on board and working with them to solve their problems.
This also includes environmental education and social work. A healthy, clean lake is something that everyone wants, but that the people who live on it and from it often cannot afford. But with smart and clever ideas and the will of multiple stakeholders, we could build something like a constructed wetland that helps clean the lake’s wastewater, and if you plant it with flowers that a women’s startup can sell at markets, you are not only cleaning a lake, but you are also helping to increase the community’s wealth and promote gender equality. Conservation work starts with the people and ends with them. I hope that many of the places I visit in Europe recognise this and help us find a balance between freshwater habitat conservation and people’s needs that can serve as a model for the rest of the world.
The zoos, aquaria and museums Michael will be visiting:
Monday 02 September: Malmö Museum.
Tuesday 03 September: Den Blå Planet Aquarium.
Wednesday 04 September: Rostock Zoo.
Thursday 05 September: Schwerin Zoo.
Friday 06 September: Aquarium Berlin (morning), Tierpark Berlin (afternoon).
Saturday 07 September: 1000 Arten-Projekt and Berlin Group of Livebearer breeders.
For Insect Week we’re shining the spotlight on one of our finest Fantastic Freshwater insects.
Meet the rock threadtail
Perched on stones set in the rocky streams of eastern Zimbabwe is one of our most delicate fantastic freshwater species. First discovered in 2013 in Chimanimani National Park, the rock threadtail (Elattoneura lapidaria) was described in 2015, then listed as critically endangered in 2017.
This damselfly is found at whopping elevations, as high as 1500-1600m above sea level in the Chimanimani Mountains. Endemic to Eastern Zimbabwe, the species is only found in the Bundi Plain and Bundi Valley.
Damsel(fly) in distress
The rock threadtail is one of the 50 landmark species at high risk of extinction identified in SHOAL’s Fantastic Freshwater* report. Published on 19th May 2022 (International Day for Biodiversity), Fantastic Freshwater highlights the diversity and beauty of freshwater species and the immense threats they face to their survival.
Like many of our Fantastic Freshwater species, threats to the rock threadtail are largely a result of degradation of their habitat – in this instance as a result of particularly prolific illegal gold mining activity.
Despite Chimanimani National Park being a protected area, more and more people are travelling to eastern Zimbabwe hoping to find gold, including the park rangers. The activity has caused great harm to the natural water sources and biodiversity of the region and poses a major threat to the future of the rock threadtail.
Panning for solutions
At this stage further research of the habitat in Chimanimani National Park is needed, in order to address activities that are threatening the rock threadtail and develop a plan for meaningful conservation action.
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Catch up on SHOAL’s webinars to discuss April’s release of the 1,000 Fishes Blueprint.
Hear from Brian Zimmerman, Co-Chair of the IUCN SSC Freshwater Fish Specialist Group, Topiltzin Contreras-Macbeath, Co-Chair of the IUCN SSC Freshwater Conservation Committee, Rajeev Raghavan, Assistant Professor at the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, and Mike Baltzer, SHOAL’s Executive Director as they discuss the Blueprint and some of the outstanding work already being done to mobilise conservation action for some of the Priority Fishes highlighted.
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Michael Edmondstone
June 13th 2024
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Our partners have produced a new film about the Search for the Fat Catfish.
Dive into Lake Tota on the Search for the Fat Catfish
Colombia’s fat catfish is one of freshwater’s great mysteries. Not seen since 1957, there are more layers of intrigue surrounding this creature than it has rings of fatty tissue – i.e. a LOT!
Firstly, nobody knows why it has that strange physiology: why is it fat? Could it be from overeating? Or a way to stay warm in the cold mountain waters of Colombia’s Páramo? It could be something else entirely, but with only 10 preserved specimens in the world, and no live sightings of the species for more than 70 years, it is incredibly challenging to know.
And what happened to the species? It was allegedly once so common that people living near Lake Tota used the grease from the fish to light their homes. Yet the species seems to have disappeared without trace. Nobody knows why. Through SHOAL’s Search for the Fat Catfish with partners from Instituto de Investigación de Recursos Biológicos at Alexander von Humboldt, Universidad De Los Andes, and Re:wild, we attempt to find answers to some of these questions. Using eDNA metabarcoding and more traditional search techniques, our partners are working to put pieces of the puzzle together and give us some clues about the fat catfish.
SHOAL is currently recruiting for a US Programme Lead. The candidate will be based within the US and Canada; with other locations within Central and South America reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The position will hosted by Re:wild as Freshwater Fish Conservation Coordinator.
Lead,and develop SHOAL in North America
Working with Re:wild’s regional leads and in coordination with SHOAL, identify, support, and mentor local partners to establish and run high impact conservation projects for freshwater fish following the priorities set out in the SHOAL blueprint for freshwater fish conservation and within Re:wild’s priority regions.
In close collaboration with the SHOAL and Re:wild development team and leadership, cultivate donors and secure funding for SHOAL and Re:wild projects on freshwater fish conservation.
Mentor and train project partners and help them connect with additional partners and expertise as required.
Represent SHOAL and Re:wild in all conversations around freshwater conservation both internally and externally.
Work closely with the IUCN SSC Freshwater Fish Specialist Group and the IUCN SSC Global Center to ensure close coordination on freshwater fish conservation efforts.
Manage grants and contracts with local partners around the world.
Establish, develop, and manage freshwater fish conservation small grant schemes.
Support the Search for Lost Fishes programme with data management, expedition planning, fieldwork methods, partner management, and communications.
Liaise with the SHOAL and Re:wild communications team to promote the projects of our partners and our engagement in freshwater fish conservation.
Develop, manage and drive the growth of SHOAL in North America.
Fundraise for SHOAL priority initiatives in collaboration with the SHOAL and Re:wild teams to further the SHOAL strategy and blueprint for freshwater fish conservation.
Identify, engage with, and secure scientific, conservation, and public and private sector partners for SHOAL.
Manage and grow the SHOAL Alliance of Zoos and Aquaria.
Contribute to the development of SHOAL reports and strategies.
Support the creation and dissemination of SHOAL communications.
Represent SHOAL in international and national dialogues on freshwater fish conservation.
Competencies/Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree in a relevant field preferred.
7+ years of experience in conservation programmes.
Proven experience in developing programmatic approaches to species conservation.
Relevant field experience and proven ability to work in varied cultural and political situations.
Demonstrated fundraising ability.
Proven experience in training and mentoring local partners in multiple countries.
Deep connections with zoos and aquaria preferred.
Ability and interest to travel to remote field sites.
Strong communications and storytelling skills, including writing, correspondence, and public speaking.
Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
Ability to speak other languages, especially Spanish, preferred.
Commitment to and passion for SHOAL and Re:wild’s mission, vision, and values.
Compensation and benefits:
This is a full-time, exempt, position.
Position location is flexible within the US and Canada; with other locations within Central and South America will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Projected salary range of USD 75-90,000 with the final determination to be made commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance, with Re:wild covering 80% or more of the premiums. Re:wild also offers a 403b retirement plan with up to 3% match after a year of employment.
16 paid holidays each calendar year. Full-time employees can also accrue the following annually: up to 15 days of vacation leave, 12 days of illness leave and 2 volunteer days.
Qualified candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and résumé (as one document) to careers@rewild.org no later than 4 June, 2024. Please include “Freshwater Fish Conservation Coordinator” in the subject line.
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Michael Edmondstone
May 14th 2024
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Michael and team in the field collecting goodeids in Mexico.
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