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SUFB 355: Protected River Sharks and Their Interaction with Recreational Anglers

SUFB 355: Protected River Sharks and Their Interaction with Recreational Anglers

FromHow To Protect The Ocean


SUFB 355: Protected River Sharks and Their Interaction with Recreational Anglers

FromHow To Protect The Ocean

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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Aug 14, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

There are two protected River Sharks in the Adalaide River in the Northern part of Australia, the Speartooth Shark (Critically Endangered) and the Northern River Shark (Endangered). A new study has revealed a potential conservation issue in the river with the sharks and the interactions with recreational anglers who are targeting another fish called the Barramundi.  Researchers have some important questions to ask to determine how many sharks are being caught and is it becoming a problem for the populations of both species, who use the river as a nursery area.  I talk about the implications to the conservation of these species and the mitigation techniques the authors propose to maintain the recreational fishery for Barramundi and reduce incidental catch with the protected River Sharks. I also discuss a listener email that I received on my position of eating meat and trying to reduce my impact on climate change. Enjoy the Podcast!!! Let me know what you think of the episode by joining our Facebook Group for the Podcast. Support Speak Up For Blue's Efforts to build a platform to raise awareness for Marine Science and Conservation and help you live for a better Ocean. Contribute to our Patreon Campaign  
Released:
Aug 14, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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The host, Andrew Lewin, helps you overcome the problems of the ocean by discussing the latest ocean news and studies that will help you make more informed decisions in your life so you can live for a better ocean.