Conservation biology.


Natural history films.

My work focuses on understanding and protecting wildlife, and striving to inspire others with a passion for the natural world. Over the years, this has taken different forms, from on-the-ground conservation work, to applied and ecological research, natural history filmmaking, conservation messaging research, and graphic design.


My research interests range across different fields of ecology and conservation biology, but can be broadly categorised into two lines of work:

  • Species and population responses to anthropogenic pressures and global change. This includes research on: (i) species ecology in response to habitat transformation, wind energy development, and other human activities; (ii) the effects of climate change and land use on species' physiology, phenology, and morphology; and (iii) understudied aspects of wildlife ecology that can inform conservation strategies and help improve monitoring methodologies.

  • The interface between conservation science and society. By investigating public responses to environmental issues through different approaches such as big data and online metrics, my research aims to improve our understanding of how conservation messaging can effect behavioural change at a societal scale.


My work on natural history films includes:

  • Original content development, research, fieldwork, script-writing, fact-checking, scientific advisory, and production on international shoots for several award-winning films broadcast by the BBC, PBS, CBC, RTÉ, and France Télévisions, among others.

  • Filming and self-producing videos to raise conservation awareness and for science dissemination.

Get in touch:

http://www.twitter.com/dferbel

Find me on:

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dario_Fernandez-Bellon
last updated: November 2021