#017 Listening to the Ocean and Learning to Defend It with Tony Isaacson | DiveCareDare

Tony Isaacson has spent most of his life drawn to the ocean, not simply because of its appeal or mystery, but because it made sense to him in ways people often did not. Growing up in South Australia, he escaped whenever he could into the bush or the sea.A later diagnosis of ADHD helped explain why the natural world always felt more engaging, alive, and honest. The first time Tony put his head underwater, the noise, colour, and movement captivated him, setting the course for a lifetime devoted to marine life.His environmental awareness was shaped early by figures such as Eric Worrell, and later by David Attenborough, David Suzuki, and David Bellamy.They helped Tony understand nature as something humans are deeply connected to and responsible for.Over time, his mentors became shark advocates who worked directly with these animals through calm, respectful interaction rather than fear.Watching people remove hooks from sharks without feeding or baiting them transformed Tony’s understanding of sharks and reinforced his own approach as an educator.More Information:https://www.facebook.com/DIVECAREDARE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.