The REST-COAST project had the privilege of participating in the Wildlife Research and Conservation (WRC) conference held in Berlin from September 9 to 11. WRC2023 served as a dynamic platform for wildlife scientists from various disciplines, all passionate about conservation of species, to convene and exchange ideas. The conference aimed to showcase the latest breakthroughs and inspire future research endeavors.

At the conference, REST-COAST took part in a shared exhibition stand alongside Pensoft and the EuropaBON project. Attendees had the opportunity to visit the booth, where they could grab some of the project's promotional materials and engage in quick, informative discussions with project representatives. This allowed attendees to gain a deeper understanding of the REST-COAST project, its objectives, and its contributions to conservation efforts.

The plenary sessions at the conference encompassed diverse subjects such as conservation genomics, ensuring population sustainability, ethical considerations in conservation research, understanding population responses to disturbances, harnessing artificial intelligence for conservation studies, and exploring human-wildlife interactions. Furthermore, experts from the Leibniz-IZW organised hands-on workshops, offering valuable insights into structural equation modeling and genome analysis techniques applicable to species conservation studies. Resulting in a fruitful and beneficial experience for all involved in the REST-COAST project, having a shared exhibition stand provided a good opportunity for meaningful interactions with conference attendees.