In this episode, we explore the vital role sharks play in marine ecosystems and the urgent need to protect them. Learn about the importance of shark tagging, how media shapes public perception, and the community efforts driving change.Topics Covered:<ul><li>The importance of shark tagging and how it aids conservation</li><li>Public fear vs. reality: media influence on shark image</li><li>First-hand insights from Gili Shark Conservation researchers</li></ul>

In this episode, we explore the vital role sharks play in marine ecosystems and the urgent need to protect them. Learn about the importance of shark tagging, how media shapes public perception, and the community efforts driving change. Topics Covered:The importance of shark tagging and how it aids conservationPublic fear vs. reality: media influence on shark imageFirst-hand insights from Gili Shark Conservation researchers

Beneath the Surface

This episode dives into the urgent need for shark conservation, exploring how tagging research, media influence, and community-driven efforts are shaping public understanding and protecting these misunderstood ocean predators.References used:<ul><li>Oceans Research. The importance of shark tagging explained. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.oceans-research.com/what-is-shark-tagging-and-why-is-it-important/">https://www.oceans-research.com/what-is-shark-tagging-and-why-is-it-important/</a></li><li>Gili Shark Conservation. (2022, October 11). Gili Shark &amp; Marine Conservation Interview [Video]. YouTube. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/6ZKDlFacx9c">https://youtu.be/6ZKDlFacx9c</a></li><li>Gettysburg College. (2019). The effects of media on the public perception of the Great White Shark. The World Overlooked. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://envhumanities.sites.gettysburg.edu/es225b-spring19/public-perception-of-the-great-white-shark/the-effects-of-media-on-the-public-perception-of-the-great-white-shark/">https://envhumanities.sites.gettysburg.edu/es225b-spring19/public-perception-of-the-great-white-shark/the-effects-of-media-on-the-public-perception-of-the-great-white-shark/</a></li></ul>

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This episode dives into the urgent need for shark conservation, exploring how tagging research, media influence, and community-driven efforts are shaping public understanding and protecting these misunderstood ocean predators. References used:Oceans Research. The importance of shark tagging explained. https://www.oceans-research.com/what-is-shark-tagging-and-why-is-it-important/Gili Shark Conservation. (2022, October 11). Gili Shark & Marine Conservation Interview [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/6ZKDlFacx9cGettysburg College. (2019). The effects of media on the public perception of the Great White Shark. The World Overlooked. https://envhumanities.sites.gettysburg.edu/es225b-spring19/public-perception-of-the-great-white-shark/the-effects-of-media-on-the-public-perception-of-the-great-white-shark/

This episode dives into the urgent need for shark conservation, exploring how tagging research, media influence, and community-driven efforts are shaping public understanding and protecting these misunderstood ocean predators.References used:<ul><li>Oceans Research. The importance of shark tagging explained. <a href="https://www.oceans-research.com/what-is-shark-tagging-and-why-is-it-important/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.oceans-research.com/what-is-shark-tagging-and-why-is-it-important/</a></li><li>Gili Shark Conservation. (2022, October 11). Gili Shark &amp; Marine Conservation Interview [Video]. YouTube. <a href="https://youtu.be/6ZKDlFacx9c" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/6ZKDlFacx9c</a></li><li>Gettysburg College. (2019). The effects of media on the public perception of the Great White Shark. The World Overlooked. <a href="https://envhumanities.sites.gettysburg.edu/es225b-spring19/public-perception-of-the-great-white-shark/the-effects-of-media-on-the-public-perception-of-the-great-white-shark/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://envhumanities.sites.gettysburg.edu/es225b-spring19/public-perception-of-the-great-white-shark/the-effects-of-media-on-the-public-perception-of-the-great-white-shark/</a></li></ul>

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