Spearfactor #010: Biologist and Spearo Chris Okamoto

Chris Okamoto  On this episode of Spearfactor today’s guest is Chris Okamoto. He is a marine biologist who works at Cabrillo Marine aquarium in San Pedro and he’s also one of the founders of www.spearingforum.com . The idea behind his form is to have a ethical and professional learning environment where veterans and beginners alike can share information. There’s a ton of information on Seabass, both Black and White, and crazy stories with great white sharks so I hope you enjoy! Find Chris on Youtube and Instagram @oakpwr  For more information on Cabrillo Marine Aquarium visit their Website at https://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org   Intro and background 1:50-5:40   Top Experiences Diving 5:40-9:30   Marine Biology and how it benefits your spearfishing 9:30-11:10   Hunting White Sea Bass gear and tips 11:10-21:35   Great White Shark Stories 21:35-35:22   Spearfishing Goals 35:25-37:19   Trips, Past and future 37:19-43:45   Black Sea Bass Project 43:45-51:31   Conservation Topics, Biologist & Divers 51:31-1:00:15   Why we don’t buy fish 1:00:15-1:02:20 Did you enjoy this? If so, please share this podcast with your friends! I hope that you guys can relate to my story and learn that we are more similar than different in so many ways. I hope we all can learn to enjoy the ocean and then, protect it.  Follow Spearfactor: Instagram @the_spearfactor, Facebook Spearfactor Group, YouTube and Reddit.    LEARN MORE SpearFactor is all about sharing information about spearfishing to enhance your experience in the ocean. If you are a new spearo, please checkout www.spearfactor.com for more information on targeted fish types and spearing.  SOCIAL MEDIA → Podcast: https://www.Spearfactor.com/podcast  → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_spearfactor → Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SpearFactor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices