EPISODE · Jun 9, 2024
Endangered sharks are being sold as flake
from Out of the Blue · host James Whitmore, Adam Stow, Jordan Goetze
One in ten of Australia's sharks and rays are at risk of extinction, and globally shark populations are declining. The biggest reason: people eating them.In this episode, we chat to two shark experts about what we need to do to ensure sharks survive. First, Dr Adam Stow from Macquarie University talks about his research looking at what's really in flake. Then, Dr Jordan Goetze, Adjunt Professor at Curtin University, explains how marine protected areas are helping some sharks, but we have to do more.PS: If you enjoy Out Of The Blue, please help us stay on air by making a donation to 3CR's Radiothon. Head to: https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/outoftheblueImage: Scalloped Hammerhead, Daniel Kwok.
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One in ten of Australia's sharks and rays are at risk of extinction, and globally shark populations are declining. The biggest reason: people eating them.In this episode, we chat to two shark experts about what we need to do to ensure sharks survive. First, Dr Adam Stow from Macquarie University talks about his research looking at what's really in flake. Then, Dr Jordan Goetze, Adjunt Professor at Curtin University, explains how marine protected areas are helping some sharks, but we have to do more.PS: If you enjoy Out Of The Blue, please help us stay on air by making a donation to 3CR's Radiothon. Head to: https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/outoftheblueImage: Scalloped Hammerhead, Daniel Kwok.
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