Pablo Gigy GregoretSaline Lakes Conservation Specialist

Pablo is from Córdoba, Argentina, and joined Manomet’s Flyways team in 2024 after earning the first place in the 2023 Conservation Academy. This program, run by the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network (WHSRN) and the Líderes de Ansenuza Foundation, focuses on leadership in conservation for young people. At Manomet, Pablo specializes in the conservation of saline lakes, particularly in Laguna Mar Chiquita (or Mar de Ansenuza), a key site for migratory bird species like the Wilson’s Phalarope (Phalaropus tricolor).

Pablo is a Park Ranger technician completing his thesis for a biology degree at the National University of Córdoba (UNC). His thesis research examines insect community ecology and the effects of different land uses in the Espinal and Dry Chaco regions, which are notable for their high biodiversity.

His academic journey includes diverse international experiences, such as exchanges to New Zealand and Mexico. The latter was supported by a scholarship from the Organization of Ibero-American States for Education, Science, and Culture (OEI). He also participated in the Patagonia Program, organized by Aves Argentinas (BirdLife International partner), where he received a scholarship for his training in species conservation. Recently, he completed the Ornithology Careers Institute at Manomet, having been selected for the course after finishing first at the Conservation Academy.

Pablo’s work has consistently focused on species and ecosystem conservation through research, education, and the planning and management of protected areas. He is dedicated to communicating the importance of a local and integral approach to conservation and coexistence with ecosystems.