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Thursday, 16 October 2025
6:30PM - 8:00PM

SCIENCE TALK: CRYPTOBENTHIC FISH + CHEETAH

Location: The Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center

IUCN CONGRESS SPECIAL

Join us for a special edition of our Science Talk, held in conjunction with the IUCN World Conservation Congress. This session brings together distinguished speakers from the University of Southampton and the Cheetah Conservation Fund, uniting two unique fields of expertise under one vital theme — global conservation.

Entrance is free. Spots are limited. Registration is required through the form below.

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Agenda

6:30PM
Dr. Elise Marquis (The Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center) - Introduction note

6:30PM - 7:00PM
Dr.Christopher Goatley (University of Southampton) - It’s a small world: An introduction to the ecology of tiny cryptobenthic fish that keep coral reefs running

7:00PM - 7:15PM
Dr. Christopher Goatley (University of Southampton) and Dr. Matthew Mitchell (The Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center) - Q&A

7:15PM - 7:45PM
Dr. Laurie Marker (Cheetah Conservation Fund) – Cheetah, Research, Conservation & Communities

7:45PM - 8:00PM
Dr. Laurie Marker (Cheetah Conservation Fund) - Q&A

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The Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue team will contact you to confirm your reservation.

Entrance is free. Spots are limited. Registration is required.