Lessons from 12 years of mapping animals in and out of Drupal

This talk explores the intricate world of interactive mapping software, highlighting how it can be applied to track seabirds, seals, sharks, and wildlife conservation efforts. The speaker recounts their journey into web mapping, beginning with a viral project at the London Zoo that almost deterred them from using Drupal. Throughout the session, the speaker discusses essential features of interactive maps, available libraries for web mapping, and the integration of geospatial fields and modules in Drupal. Attendees will learn how to prepare and host mapping data effectively, address performance challenges, and harness the advancements in web mapping technology to create engaging, interactive maps for their Drupal projects.