Let's Talk Conservation

Send a text In this episode we hear from Mike Price, Director Science from Skeena Wild, on how the shifting climate might be good for salmon. How habitats long hidden by ice are being revealed and might open up new habitats to salmon. Mike's career has been built on undestanding the salmon of the Skeena system and his passion for these tough, determind fish is clear. For more information follow the links: Website: https://skeenawild.org/ Wesbite: http://www.michaelprice.org/

Send a text In this epsiode I get to have (an in person) talk with Julia Hill Sorochan, executive director at Skeena Wild Conservation Trust (with a guest appearance by Nathan Meakes). Julia's story stem from legacy protection work in Northern BC and became part of the Skeena WIld team in 2007. Skeena Wild is key player in salmon conservation in Northern BC - working with local communities, first nations, and environmental agencies. They have been involved in numerous large scale efforts to p...

Send a text Welcome back everyone! To kick off a new season I talk to Dr Steve Schill work work at the Caribbean division of the Nature Conservancy. Dr Steve works with remote sensing to establish extent and health of ecosystems (specifically mangroves, sea grasses and coral reefs) and help governments to protect and preserve these environments. Links: https://www.nature.org/en-us/ The Urgency of Conservation in the Caribbean : https://www.nv5geospatialsoftware.com/Learn/Case-Studies/Ca...

Send a text In this months episode I speak to Jennah Williams, a shark ecologist working in Australia. Jennah has worked around the world with a variety of sharks, learning how they function and what drives their movements. Recently, in Australia, she and fellow researchers have been looking into how climate change is driving changes in migrations and behaviours of the sharks around the Australian coastline. To learn more about Jennah and her work you can follow her here: LinkedIn; https://ww...

Send a text In this episode I talk to Dr Zach Bell about his foundation, and mission, to protect and save a curious little Turtle. Meet the Ryukyu Black-breasted Leaf Turtle - a turtle no bigger than a phone, navigating misty mountain peaks, perching on trees like a stealthy spy, and flashing a vibrant red tail longer than its legs. This endangered marvel is found only on three subtropical islands in the waters around Japan. With behaviours unlike any other turtle species, these little advent...