044: [Quantitative Marine Biology] Paano Makakuha Ng Post-Grad Scholarship Sa Tropical Biodiversity And Ecosystems Program? (with Kristine Buenafe)

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This episode features Kristine Buenafe, a quantitative marine biologist. She is a graduate of the TROPIMUNDO program, an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Tropical Biodiversity and Ecosystems. We talked about quantitative marine biology, community-based species conservation and management, marine protected areas, the TROPIMUNDO program, the dynamics of biodiversity conservation, and more.

[0:00] A quotable quote from Kristine Buenafe.

[1:33] Introducing Kristine.

[2:00] More information about Kristine.

[3:42] Kristine’s mission as a scientist.

[4:55] The work of a quantitative marine biologist.

[7:48] Why it’s important to clearly define the boundaries of a marine protected area (MPA).

[9:30] Why some fisheries managers don’t like to hear the word “conservation.”

[11:15] The complex dynamics of biodiversity conservation.

[15:00] Why species conservation must be inclusive, and why the Philippines is considered a pioneer in community-based species conservation and management.

[16:50] The biggest challenge Kristine faced as a researcher.

[18:50] More information about the Erasmus Mundus TROPIMUNDO Master Degree Program, and why Pinoys would want to apply for it.

[23:12] The perks of being in the TROPIMUNDO program.

[24:16] The application timeline and process for the 2021 TROPIMUNDO program.

[26:49] What Kristine learned after joining the TROPIMUNDO program.

[31:40] Applying the lessons from the TROPIMUNDO program in Kristine’s professional career.

[33:54] The best way to reach out to Kristine.

[35:17] Kristine’s advice to aspiring Filipino scientists.

How to contact Kristine:

Email: [e-mail]

Facebook: Tin Buenafe

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TROPIMUNDO Program FAQ: https://tropimundo.eu/userfiles/files/tropimundo_faq.pdf