23 You May Be Eating Sharks and Not Know it with David Shiffman

We all know about the shark fin trade killing millions of sharks, however, did you know the problem extends past the fins? Many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia all catch and serve sharks in restaurants and fish and chips shop.

WhySharksMatter ‘s David Shiffman joins the conversation on Ocean Pancake about the importance of protecting sharks, the biggest issues facing sharks, what shark culls are doing, and why protecting sharks will protect the oceans. If the apex predators are taken out of the environment, the whole system can collapse. Check out this study which predicts the ecological consequences of top predator declines.

21 Why is Protecting Marine Species so Difficult With Rachel Miller

Why is protecting marine species so difficult? We speak to Rachel Miller PhD about how science transitions to policies in Australia.

Why is protecting a certain area not enough? Why are migratory species so vital to the environment? And what does protecting a species really mean, one death? No deaths? Hear from someone who has spent years working with the ocean, and promoting the conservation of marine species.

What does protecting marine areas and species really look like behind the scenes?

We discuss humpback whales, penguins, sea turtles, and much more!

The Coral Disease that’s wiping out Reefs in Florida with Tanya Ramseyer

Have you heard about the disease that might wipe out coral reefs around Florida? The Stony Coral Tissue Loss disease flared up in 2014, and since then has progressed despite scientist’s attempts to stop its spread.

Tanya Ramseyer is the Coral Rescue Project Coordinator who is working with a team and holding facilities all over the USA to collect healthy coral samples and keep them safe until this disease disappears.

19: Shark Fisheries Management in Mozambique with Francesca Trotman

With the incredible coastline stretching along Mozambique, the marine wilderness is an attraction to any diver.

However, the masses of dead sharks on the shore had Love the Ocean’s founder Francesca questioning the sustainability of shark fisheries.

Listen to it here!

That is why she started LTO organization and has been working to create educational programs to help make lasting change.

18: The Great Barrier Reef is Not Dead with Tanya Murphy

Despite the rumours floating around, the Great Barrier Reef is not dead. It is a 2400km long stretch of incredible marine biodiversity that brings in $1.4 billion dollars of money to Australia, and supports 16,000 jobs in Queensland.

While it is still beautiful and vibrant serious threats to the health of the reef. Tanya Murphy and I discuss these in the newest episode of the Ocean Pancake Podcast. The biggest threat is climate change, and Australia needs to quickly start moving away from coal and towards renewable energy.

Have you checked it out on the podcast!

The most important thing you can do to help the Reef, is to learn about it and go visit the Great Barrier Reef. Join a climate activist group, volunteer for marine conservation, or the Divers For Reef Conservation.

17: How the Media is Several Years Behind Marine Science

Why is there such a big disconnect between science and the media? The scientific community has been aware of the microplastics and climate change impacts on our oceans for decades, so why are we just finding out now?

Rebecca Daniel, the founder of Marine Diaries shares her experience as a Marine Biologist and why it is so important to focus on science communication to the masses.

Here are the resources mentioned in the podcast :

• https://sci-hub.tw/
• https://www.themarinediaries.com/blog-series
• https://www.themarinediaries.com/tmd-blog/biodegradable-plastics-dispelling-the-myths
• https://www.themarinediaries.com/tmd-blog/a-lesson-in-biodegradability
• https://www.themarinediaries.com/takeover
• https://footprint.wwf.org.uk/
• https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

Make sure to check out Rebecca Daniel!

• Facebook: @themarinediary  // https://www.facebook.com/rebecca.daniel.796
• Twitter: @themarinediary
• Instagram: @becca_daniel901 // @themarinediaries
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/themarinediaries/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_nTOkTbpR_XxBrK2YCXxFA
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-daniel-90bb14137/
  https://www.linkedin.com/company/14017425/
• Website: www.themarinediaries.com

Learning from Traditional Owners of the Land on How to Protect our Oceans

The modern world has created a disconnect between people and nature, and Maddi from Murriyan hopes to strengthen the connection between the marine world and the traditional knowledge of Australia. Listen here.

“We are an organisation aiming to promote ocean and marine life conservation through Indigenous values”

As a Wiradjuri woman, she discusses the First Nation’s people connected to our oceans and shares some insight into conservation, sustainability, and life in Australia.

Why We Can’t Save Oceans without Discussing Climate Change with Lucie G

What are the biggest contributing factors to the health decline of our oceans? How serious is the Ocean’s plight and what are scientists doing to learn about the impacts of coral bleaching, acidification, and changing currents.

Marine Biologist Lucie Guirkinger breaks down the impacts of climate change, over fishing, and the side effects of bycatch.

• Did you know that ocean acidification is impacting the thickness of shells?
• That the melting of icecaps is impacting migratory patterns of sea creatures everywhere?
• How these shifts in food chains are creating a butterfly effects across the whole world?

How Saving the Oceans is a ‘Real Job’ with Tiffany Duong

It’s never too late to change your career and work with your passions to protect our planet. From working in the Amazon, Coral Reef Restoration, and creating waves of positivity to protect our oceans and our planet. Learn from someone who has been there, how to start work in conservation!

It’s never too late to change your career and work towards a better tomorrow.

Tiffany Duong left the corporate world behind to travel the world to work for herself and the planet by creating Ocean Rebels.

We cover how to find a job in ocean conservation, where her journey took her, and the importance of keeping the discussions of climate change and ocean conservation close. I asked her how to work in marine conservation, and she provided some fantastic insights with refreshing honesty. It can be scary, but it is infinitely rewarding.

• Email: Tiffany@oceanrebels.org
• Websites: www.tiffanyduong.com; www.oceanrebels.org
• FB:  https://www.facebook.com/tiffanyduong;  https://www.facebook.com/oceanrebels/
• IG: @lilicedt; @oceanrebels
• Twitter: @lilicedt; @ocean_rebels

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Sharksafe Barrier as a Non lethal technology to protect beaches with Sara Andreotti

We need to stop killing 150 million sharks a year, but we also need to keep beaches safe. Non Lethal shark barrier technology can be the answer.

Today I am joined by Dr. Sarah Andriotti one of the Marine Biologists who has pioneered the Sharksafe Barrier an alternative to keeping swimmers on beaches safe.

We discuss the behaviour of great whites, the methods of testing the magnetic and bio-mimicking technology, the results, and the future plans for the Sharksafe Barrier.