Whales Could Be Great Carbon Sinks

Episode Summary: while whales are impressive creatures, these sea mammals can also play an important role in carbon sequestrationIn this conversation, Leekei, Brian and Olabanji discuss why whaling must stop and highlight the important role whales can play in the fight against climate change. Topics include:why the carbon sequestration potential of one whale is worth thousands of trees,the environmental (and financial) value of one whale (about 2 to 3 million USD)role of whales and every living being in the ocean in the food cycle, and the impact when the cycle breakswhale poopwhy do some countries continue whalingthe carbon sequestration potential of oceanswhat can we do to help whales?LAST MINUTE UPDATE: this conversation was recorded at the end of May and on June 21st, 2023, Iceland’s Food Minister announced a three-month suspension of whaling in the name of animal welfareFor more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac (one of Amazon's best-selling books of the year!), visit thecarbonalmanac.orgWant to join in the conversation?Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives.Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!Some resources mentioned:The financial value of a whale by the IMF A strategy to protect whales can limit greenhouse gases and global warmingAn article about whale poop by Deutsche Welle (DW) Fake Whale Poop May Save The PlanetAbout TV series ExtrapolationsAbout the role of oceans in carbon sequestration Eat Like a Fish: My Adventures as a Fisherman Turned Restorative Ocean Farmer----- Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Brian Tormey and Olabanji Stephen.Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US. Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.----- The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.