Single-module course: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION MEDICINE - Marine Animals

Presentation

Anatomy and physiology of teleosts and elasmobranchs.

Main fish diseases and their correlation with conservation issues.

Chemical immobilization and anaesthesia.

Collection of biological material and other diagnostic techniques related to conservation medicine.

Surgery and necropsy.

Bonus: A case study of a sea turtle conservation medicine project.

This course includes:

Lecturers

Manuel Garcia Hartmann

Manuel Garcia Hartmann

Researcher in Marine Species Conservation and Assistant Professor at EUVG. DVM, MSc., PhD in Veterinary Science.
Nuno Marques Pereira

Nuno Marques Pereira

Veterinarian at Oceanário de Lisboa and Centro de Recuperação do Lobo Ibérico. DVM, Invited Professor at ULHT.
Carolina Bento

Carolina Bento

Researcher in Marine Species Conservation and Assistant Professor at EUVG. DVM, MSc., PhD in Veterinary Science.

Limited number of places available.