Can naming a new species be used as an opportunity for conservation sponsorship?http://theconversation.com/from-beyonce-the-fly-to-darth-vader-the-beetle-naming-species-can-help-save-them-33811 …
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@kerryecharles What do you think of this practice? I like the idea of paying an ongoing fund rather than once-off fee.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@OtherSociology I think any innovative way to secure funds for conservation is +ve, so long it doesn't become commecialised greenwashing1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes -
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@kerryecharles Agreed. I'd worry about company w/ bad environmental record sponsoring name of species.They should demonstrate good policies1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@OtherSociology True. I'm not sure what current regulation is. Possibly just up to the person who discovered/described the species?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@kerryecharles Seems so from article. Would be good for professional science organisations to provide guidance for sponsored names
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