IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group Bulletin
©IUCN/SCC Otter Specialist Group
Volume 40 Issue 1 (January 2023)
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New Members of OSG
Since the last issue, we have welcomed 3 new members to the OSG: you can read more about them on the Members-Only pages.
Ferdi Andeska, Indonesia: I am an active otter researcher, and a social media content creator regarding information and education on otters in Indonesia. My goal is to share information and raise awareness about otter conservation in Indonesia on social mediasocial media (Instagram (berang.berang.indonesia and website berang-berang.com).
Samantha Hamilton, USA: I am a PhD student conducting baseline assessments at Northern California sites to determine sea otter reintroduction suitability. My interests are sea otter ecology and population dynamics, marine mammal management and conservation, and mentorship and advocacy for women in STEM.
Rama Mishra, Nepal: I have worked in wildlife research and conservation since 2012, studying Smooth-Coated Otters and Fishing Cats, working with local NGOs and youth networks in the communities of Nepal’s terai. I am currently doing a PhD at the University of Antwerp.