Kyle Smith

Marine Ecologist, trail runner, mountain biker, #marineconservation enthusiast, learning about social-ecological systems, proud dad

[Kyle Smith @KyleSmith00]

Wondered how #COVID19 impacted #conservation and protected area management. Our recent paper, at link below, provides our experience @ConBiology @SANParks
https://t.co/44Q1kThBjR

[Kyle Smith @KyleSmith00]

1st #conservationsymposium2020 and #africanbioacoustics collision a great success. Super opportunities for collaboration. Thanks to the organisers of both conferences.

[Kyle Smith @KyleSmith00]

As trail runners we undoubtedly enjoy being out in nature. Do we have an impact and how can we mitigate that? For some insight check out our latest article.
https://t.co/zgenNBUIbb

[Kyle Smith @KyleSmith00]

Some great tips on how to be kind to yourself during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek from @ZJAyres.
Hmm letting go of that guilt and finding the balance between #workingfromhome a #PhD and trying to be a #greatdad

[Kyle Smith @KyleSmith00]

Cultural ecosystem services are products of complex interactions between people and nature, mediated and influenced by activities provided by park management. Our latest work now out in #EcosystemServices @ELSenviron @nandimgwa https://t.co/nCFvOECa0R

[Save Our Seas @saveourseas]

South Africa announces 20 new #MPAs – increasing protection from 0.4% to 5%!
Designed to pack a punch, this 5% protects 87% of the different marine ecosystem types found in the country’s waters, ensuring the network is representative of SA’s NB diversity https://t.co/NrKUhiWuTg

[Kyle Smith @KyleSmith00]

Cooking competition in Tsitsikamma. Getting people together to talk about #marineprotectedareas, #biodiversity, #sustainable #seafood and #consumer_choice. #ourbiodiversityourfutureourhealth, @nandimgwa @WWFSASSI

[Kyle Smith @KyleSmith00]

@shornasinsheep @natures_nook_ @nandimgwa It is highly unlikely that the cold water would have impacted directly on either the dolphin or the penguin.

[Kyle Smith @KyleSmith00]

When the water temperature drops rapidly due to wind driven #coastalupwelling you will sometimes find a number of fish washed up on the beach. An easy food source for seabirds and these plough snails. @nandimgwa #gardenroute #sedgefield

[Kyle Smith @KyleSmith00]

Dr Paul Cowley giving a fascinating talk about the acoustic tracking array platform. Opportunities for collaboration with bioacoustics community. @ATAP_ZA

[Kyle Smith @KyleSmith00]

This is so important. I would like to add that there is no 'one way' to do it. Know your message, know your audience and adapt the delivery accordingly. Co-learning experiences and opportunities are everywhere.#scicomm https://t.co/iva5DbLvdq

[Kyle Smith @KyleSmith00]

"In effect mother nature went ballistic along this 42km of wilderness coastline.." So grateful to have shared this experience, this piece of magic, our natural heritage. @JacqMaraisPhoto @TRAILza @Salomon_SA @Magnetic_South #goldentrail

[Jacques Marais @JacqMaraisPhoto]

Stunning feature on @Salomon_SA @ottertrailrun in @runnersworldza! Great shooting #goldentrail #trailrunning series final on my @SonyAlpha #SONYA7RIII 🙌🏻 // @kisstmountain @SalomonRunning @SonyAfrica @TRAILza @Magnetic_South @GUEnergySouthAf @SPOT_Africa @wintecsolutions #SonyZA

[Kyle Smith @KyleSmith00]

Looking forward to the first African Bioacoustics Conference #AfricanAcoustics. New field of research for me so looking forward to networking and learning more about this field. #ABCommunity2018

[Kyle Smith @KyleSmith00]

It has been awhile in coming but the new Tsitsikamma gate to the Storms River rest camp is looking good. @nandimgwa #tsitsikamma @SANParks

[Kyle Smith @KyleSmith00]

This article makes me wish for an artificial agent to help with #bruv video analysis. I think we are only just starting to see what AI can do within conservation research. https://t.co/G8K2s2Cqei

[Kyle Smith @KyleSmith00]

"The future has not been written, I will make sure its ours." To make it happen requires the interest and dedication of individuals from consumers to policy developers. The future has not been written and scenarios can change.

[James Corden @JKCorden]

This commercial was banned from TV for being too political. I think everyone should see it x

[Kyle Smith @KyleSmith00]

Show me an "empty vessel" and I will show someone you don't understand, someone you haven't listened to and someone you have not engaged with. Arrogance ends communication it doesn't start it and it doesn't generate trust or empathy.

[Marina Joubert @marinajoubert]

Let’s move away from the arrogance of thinking that people are empty vessels we should fill with our views on science and our #scicomm; Liz Rasekoala #SciCOM100 conference @StellenboschUni

[Kyle Smith @KyleSmith00]

It's much easier to point fingers than it is to take a good long look in the mirror.

[Dr. Alison Kock @UrbanEdgeSharks]

Great article about how predators, like seals, are often the scape goats for declining fish stocks - when that’s not necessarily the case.

[Kyle Smith @KyleSmith00]

Whilst running the #OtterTraillRun you will running next to Africa's oldest Marine Protected Area. It's just as exceptional above as below the waves. @Magnetic_South #goldentrailseries @nandimgwa @Salomon_SA

[Kyle Smith @KyleSmith00]

Trail running takes you to the top of the world. Training for a spectacular Otter 2018. #GoldenTrailSeries #lovetrail @TrailMagSA @Magnetic_South