Access the workshops through the links provided. Note that only members are provided access to the materials.
WORKSHOP 1: Introduction and Scope of the Working Group
150 minutes
The objective of the first workshop is to welcome all the participants and to introduce them to the Working Group and what it conceptualises, the process of the online workshops and timeline of activities during its first virtual phase. The formal welcome and introduction will be hosted by Dr. Joseph (University of Malaysia Sabah-MY) and Dr. Fontanilla (University of the Philippines - Institute of Biology-PH) that will share local experiences and insights, present the results of the participant online survey and set the expectations for the work of the group.
This will be followed by two presentations from Dr. Dutton (NOAA Fisheries-USA) and Dr. Jensen (Aalborg University-DK) that will provide an overview of the use of genetic tools for marine turtle biology and conservation, provide a status update/overview of genetics work in the region and showcase the work of other International Working Groups, and highlight the needs and benefits of regional collaborations. The first workshop will be closed by a panel of experts discussing the barriers to research and collaboration in Asia-Pacific, the advantages of being a part of a broader network of researchers, and their expectations for the Asia-Pacific Marine Turtle Genetic Working Group.
The objective of the first workshop is to welcome all the participants and to introduce them to the Working Group and what it conceptualises, the process of the online workshops and timeline of activities during its first virtual phase. The formal welcome and introduction will be hosted by Dr. Joseph (University of Malaysia Sabah-MY) and Dr. Fontanilla (University of the Philippines - Institute of Biology-PH) that will share local experiences and insights, present the results of the participant online survey and set the expectations for the work of the group.
This will be followed by two presentations from Dr. Dutton (NOAA Fisheries-USA) and Dr. Jensen (Aalborg University-DK) that will provide an overview of the use of genetic tools for marine turtle biology and conservation, provide a status update/overview of genetics work in the region and showcase the work of other International Working Groups, and highlight the needs and benefits of regional collaborations. The first workshop will be closed by a panel of experts discussing the barriers to research and collaboration in Asia-Pacific, the advantages of being a part of a broader network of researchers, and their expectations for the Asia-Pacific Marine Turtle Genetic Working Group.
WORKSHOP 2: Introduction of Participants and their Projects -A Regional Overview
150 minutes
The objective of the second workshop is to provide an opportunity for all the participants of the Working Group to share current, past and upcoming marine turtle work with particular focus on genetic research. This will give the participants an overview of the studies in the region, identify preliminary gaps and future research directions while building a sense of community and promoting transparent collaboration. Results from a preliminary survey on participants’ expectations for the workshop series and the working group will be shared with the group in order to set the baseline for an open discussion.
The objective of the second workshop is to provide an opportunity for all the participants of the Working Group to share current, past and upcoming marine turtle work with particular focus on genetic research. This will give the participants an overview of the studies in the region, identify preliminary gaps and future research directions while building a sense of community and promoting transparent collaboration. Results from a preliminary survey on participants’ expectations for the workshop series and the working group will be shared with the group in order to set the baseline for an open discussion.
WORKSHOP 3: Sample Collection, Preservation and Management
180 minutes
The third workshop focuses on various themes associated with sample collection, preservation, management, and sharing. The session will open with four brief presentations that provide an overview of sampling techniques and sample types, sample collection organization and management, sample preservation methods, and permits, with a general focus on best practices across all themes. A question and answer session will follow. A breakout session will allow WG members to expand the information on the projects database created during the previous workshop and to share with the rest of the group, challenges and strengths. The workshop will close with a discussion on developing a manual of best practices for marine turtle sample collection, preservation and management for the Asia-Pacific region, and the creation a sub-committee for the preparation of the manual.
The third workshop focuses on various themes associated with sample collection, preservation, management, and sharing. The session will open with four brief presentations that provide an overview of sampling techniques and sample types, sample collection organization and management, sample preservation methods, and permits, with a general focus on best practices across all themes. A question and answer session will follow. A breakout session will allow WG members to expand the information on the projects database created during the previous workshop and to share with the rest of the group, challenges and strengths. The workshop will close with a discussion on developing a manual of best practices for marine turtle sample collection, preservation and management for the Asia-Pacific region, and the creation a sub-committee for the preparation of the manual.
WORKSHOP 4: Genetic Analyses of Samples for Rookery Stock Structure and Mixed Stock Analysis
180 minutes
This workshop will provide an overview of how to analyze data for common populations genetic analyses (stock structure and MSA). The speakers will provide an overview of rookery stock structure (i.e., comparing different nesting colonies) and Mixed Stock Analysis (i.e., evaluating which nesting colonies contribute to foraging habitats), providing examples and guidance on its best use, their advantages, and limitations. The workshop will cover the guiding principles, research question, sampling design, statistical analysis and software pipeline for both processes. These will be followed by specific case studies from the region.
This workshop will provide an overview of how to analyze data for common populations genetic analyses (stock structure and MSA). The speakers will provide an overview of rookery stock structure (i.e., comparing different nesting colonies) and Mixed Stock Analysis (i.e., evaluating which nesting colonies contribute to foraging habitats), providing examples and guidance on its best use, their advantages, and limitations. The workshop will cover the guiding principles, research question, sampling design, statistical analysis and software pipeline for both processes. These will be followed by specific case studies from the region.
WORKSHOP 5: Strengthening the Network: Developing Resources
and Sharing Ideas for Collaboration
135 minutes
This meeting aims to build upon what has been discussed in the first half of the workshop series. It will provide the needed space to brainstorm over the many issues and opportunities that have arisen during the last five months. The workshop will provide two brainstorming sessions, with facilitators providing guide questions. The first session divides participants into two rooms. In the first room, participants can join the discussion on finalizing the target audience, structure, and content of the tissue sampling best practice manual and delineate a production timeline. In the second room, participants can discuss issues related to haplotype nomenclature, standardization of protocols, and the identification of mechanisms to create and maintain a repository for regional haplotype data. In the second session, the participants will be divided into three groups and will have the opportunity to delve into some of the other topics and questions that have come out during the workshops including collaborative projects and manuscript ideas, grant and graduate opportunities, and resource sharing.
This meeting aims to build upon what has been discussed in the first half of the workshop series. It will provide the needed space to brainstorm over the many issues and opportunities that have arisen during the last five months. The workshop will provide two brainstorming sessions, with facilitators providing guide questions. The first session divides participants into two rooms. In the first room, participants can join the discussion on finalizing the target audience, structure, and content of the tissue sampling best practice manual and delineate a production timeline. In the second room, participants can discuss issues related to haplotype nomenclature, standardization of protocols, and the identification of mechanisms to create and maintain a repository for regional haplotype data. In the second session, the participants will be divided into three groups and will have the opportunity to delve into some of the other topics and questions that have come out during the workshops including collaborative projects and manuscript ideas, grant and graduate opportunities, and resource sharing.
WORKSHOP 6: Illegal Trade, Forensics and ShellBank
185 minutes
The objective of this workshop is to give an overview of the scale of illegal trade in sea turtle products and the use of genetic tools to aid in wildlife forensics. A diverse panel of speakers will showcase current ongoing work in the region, and the applicability in the field of different genetic techniques used for combatting the illegal wildlife trade. A case study will be presented on the ShellBank project, which aims to build traceability knowledge and technologies to track the tortoiseshell trade and the turtles most at risk. The process of extracting and sequencing DNA from shell (or products like souvenirs, earrings, bracelets made from hawksbill carapace), sample processing, and the importance of a comprehensive database will be presented and discussed.
The objective of this workshop is to give an overview of the scale of illegal trade in sea turtle products and the use of genetic tools to aid in wildlife forensics. A diverse panel of speakers will showcase current ongoing work in the region, and the applicability in the field of different genetic techniques used for combatting the illegal wildlife trade. A case study will be presented on the ShellBank project, which aims to build traceability knowledge and technologies to track the tortoiseshell trade and the turtles most at risk. The process of extracting and sequencing DNA from shell (or products like souvenirs, earrings, bracelets made from hawksbill carapace), sample processing, and the importance of a comprehensive database will be presented and discussed.
WORKSHOP 7: Novel and Alternative Genetic/Genomic Tools
210 minutes
The Objective of this seventh workshop is to introduce all the participants to novel and alternative techniques for the analysis of genetic materials. Feasibility, costs and opportunities will be discussed by the speakers and case studies will be presented. The different techniques will be discussed highlighting advantages and disadvantages of each technique and what specific research questions can be addressed with each of the new tools. Introduction to whole genome and non-targeted genome-subsampling methods, and eDNA will be some of the discussed emerging techniques.
The Objective of this seventh workshop is to introduce all the participants to novel and alternative techniques for the analysis of genetic materials. Feasibility, costs and opportunities will be discussed by the speakers and case studies will be presented. The different techniques will be discussed highlighting advantages and disadvantages of each technique and what specific research questions can be addressed with each of the new tools. Introduction to whole genome and non-targeted genome-subsampling methods, and eDNA will be some of the discussed emerging techniques.
WORKSHOP 8: Summary and Looking Towards the Future
120 minutes
The objective of this eighth workshop is to look back at the workshop series and identify future activities, outputs, and next steps, including the need and feasibility of an in-person meeting.
The objective of this eighth workshop is to look back at the workshop series and identify future activities, outputs, and next steps, including the need and feasibility of an in-person meeting.
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