Today's episode features Dr. David Ebert discussing a newly released field guide to sharks, rays, and chimaeras of the East Coast of North America, co-authored with Mark Dando. The guide is designed to help identify these fascinating elasmobranch...
Andrew Lewin delves into the controversial topic of shark nets in Australia. While these nets are intended to protect beachgoers from certain shark species, they also harm non-targeted marine animals like sea turtles and dolphins. The discussion...
This episode dives into the beauty and importance of coral reefs, highlighting their significance for marine ecosystems, tourism, fisheries, and coastal security. However, it also addresses the alarming destruction of coral reefs due to climate...
Andrew Lewin discusses the importance of science communication and staying informed about environmental issues such as orcas and plastic treaty talks. He highlights the role of creators on platforms like TikTok in spreading awareness and delves into...
On this week's episode of Aquadocs, Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig interviews Dr. Natalie Mylniczenko, staff veterinarian at the Walt Disney Company about all things elasmobranch. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Natalie’s resea...
Andrew Lewin welcomes marine scientist Rebecca Schijns from Oceana Canada to discuss the state of Northern Cod and Capelin stocks. They delve into the challenges facing these fish populations and explore ways for citizens to take action to help move...
Dr. Britt Finucci and Dr. David Ebert discuss a recent paper on the extinction of deep-sea shark species due to fishing for the liver oil trade. They delve into the history of shark science, from public perceptions shaped by movies …
Andrew Lewin discusses the highlights and concerning moments of the ninth Our Oceans Conference held in Athens, Greece. With 469 new commitments made to protect the ocean, totaling $11.3 billion raised, the conference showcased both progress and...
This week, I’m continuing to turn the tables on conservation podcasters by interviewing them. I had the great pleasure of sitting down with one of the Earth to Humans podcast hosts, Hannah Mulvany. Earth to Humans explores hu...
Andrew Lewin, Lydia, and Sarah discuss the Ocean Stories podcast. Lydia and Sarah share insights on starting their podcast, choosing guests, and the joys and challenges of science communication. They delve into their backgrounds in sustainable...