The Conservation Conversation - Season 1

Shark finning is the horrible practice of cutting a shark's fins off, then dumping the live bodies back into the ocean, as they fall helplessly to the floor slowly suffocating.

The shark fin is primarily used for only one purpose - as a status symbol ingredient in Shark Fin Soup in China and now around the world, but recently the world has stood up and said No More!

Laws are being passed around the globe to help protect sharks, one of the most endangered animals in the world, with shark populations in the decline from 86% to 99%, they are on the brink of extinction.

Today's guest is Wilson McCourtney, a passionate cinematographer and activist that has helped push the Florida anti shark finning bill that recently passed, and devotes his life to showing the beautiful, tranquil, and hidden life of sharks.

His work on every level has had a huge impact, he is one of the people fighting for a better tomorrow,

Please check out Wilson's website at:

dreamreefcinema.com

The Conservation Conversation Episode 20 - Today's Conservation Conversation Focused on Environmental Pollution and the federal and local policies that affect how badly our neighborhoods are used for toxic corporate pollution.

Episode 19 - Coral Reefs and Fish ID - How you can get involved!

with special guest Madalyn Mussey, Education and Outreach Program Manager at REEF!

Coral reefs are called The Rainforest of The Sea and create biologically diverse areas in the ocean which keep it healthy.

One important aspect to watching the health of the ocean is the population of the fish.

REEF collects info on fish populations around the world in reef areas, and stores it in one publicly accessible database.

REEF.org has free fish ID courses you can take online, and then when you dive you can fill out a citizen scientist survey.

CALLING ALL DIVERS!

I have done an online class with them, it's really fun, informative, and fascinating!

Check them out at reef.org

This episode explores the Environmental Protection Agency and their quest to de-regulate an already toxic environment.  The people who are supposed to help citizens stay safe from the industry have been sold out by Andrew Wheeler, Coal Lobbyist and head of the EPA currently. 

With the EPA destroying most environmental protections to pave the way for oil and industry to exploit, we examine this agency and the work they have done in 2019 that have landed us in a more toxic soup than ever before in this country. 

Live from Romania!!!!! Ep. 17 - Illegal Logging

Excited to get back online and get the conversation going!

Illegal logging is a worldwide issue, and 3 of our most important forests are being cut down by a handful of Environmental criminals.

Not only do they destroy biodiversity, but they also alter the Earth's ability to sustain people, causing food insecurity and many other problems.

Too often, NGO's and companies focus on the poor people on the front lines, claiming to save some while trying to arrest others for an easy victory - yet the true criminals are always left untouched, and the results affect us all.

Can't wait to see everyone tomorrow - It's Our World, Let's talk about it!

This episode looks at the changes to laws affecting the environment in 2019, and how they will affect us in 2020. 

This Saturday on the Conservation Conversation - Ep. 15 - Eco-Tourism and Performative Activism.

Eco-Tourism is a difficult area to navigate, with so many companies, zoos, and sanctuaries claiming to help animals, this episode will explore ways to check if your money and visit there is actually helping, or hurting.

Did you know a sloth selfie can kill? Being touched by people causes an insane amount of stress on sloths, and often leads to an early death.

If you have ever wanted a sloth selfie, or have a pet monkey, or even wanted to visit a place like Shedd Aquarium Chicago, IL or Seaworld, you are hurting the animals you are tricked into thinking you are helping by being there.

Many celebrities and even Cconservationists or animal rights activists have been taking selfies with captive animals, which hurts more than helps.

As we enter a time where social media paints a lot of our reality, more and more "performance activists" are showing up, asking for your donation dollars, but how can you tell if they are legit?

Most of us want to help the animals but are being tricked into causing more harm than good. Animal enslavement for human entertainment

From the kill and capture method of acquiring animals for displays, especially endangered or rare animals, like the captive Belugas in Chicago, animal interaction tourist areas keep an industry of poaching thriving.

We will talk about eco-tourism, the good and dark side, and offer ways to know if you are going to a place that will actually help!

This Saturday!! 1 pm California time and 4pm East Coast time!

This episode will be here on Facebook on my channel facebook.com/erik.crown and also on Youtube:

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Today's podcast delves into the issue of poaching in South Africa with our special guest Kailen Padayachee, who runs Kainev Conservation.   He runs a program to remove snare traps, have them turned into jewelry and sold on the internet, and works with educating locals and children all around the area.  

Often poaching is a slow path from tradition.  AS children learn to hunt and trap from their parents and relatives, for some it turns into a job as they pursue money by hunting endangered animals. 

A very complex issue - you won't want to miss this episode!  

This was censored by facebook!!!!

Florida clean water activist Scott Wilson works tirelessly to stop pesticide spraying of Roundup (yes, that killer weed killer from Monsanto), and new chemicals onto natural lake areas. 

What are pesticides and how do they affect our health?

These pesticides not only kill all of the animals it comes in contact with, but it also poisons the fish, and then the toxins work their way up the food chain. 

This episode covers the Green Revolution, which birthed pesticides to control the new GMO crops, and the dangers they face to our health and world around us!

for more information on Scott Wilson's work, please go to:

anglersvoice.weebly.com 

the website banned by facebook!!!!!

What is CBD? 

Is it legal?  Will it get you high?  What is the best type of CBD for me? 

What are endocannabinoids? How does CBD work in your body?

These questions and much more answered on this episode of The Conservation Conversation - LIVE FRom oro.co pop-up store on Abbot Kinney in Venice, Ca.