E65 Sargassum in Ghana, helping coastal communities through SARTRAC
Description
In this episode, Vicky, an aquatic ecologist, and Philip, a marine science researcher, discuss the current situation of Sargassum in Ghana and its impact on people's lives, exploring the impact of Sargassum on both ecosystems and society, and offering their different research perspectives and approaches.
05:40 : What is Sargassum for Vicky
06:55 What is Sargassum for Phillip
07:30 Phillip explaining the current situation with Sargassum in Ghana
10:20 The impacts on people's lives in Ghana
11:52 VIcky expanding the perceptions of Sargassum for
people in Ghana
13:12 Recreational and cultural role of beaches in Ghana
14:35 The impacts on fisheries in Ghana
16:45 How does this modify the dynamic of fishery
17:20 What SARTRAC is?
21:30 The involvement of local people in SARTRAC
23:48 The future steps/goals for SARTRAC
28:10 GIS and citizen science to monitor Sargassum
30:15 Stable isotopes and Sargassum
35:45 Working with the community's actions
37:20 Thoughts about the episode by Fran and Jenna
This podcast is made possible thanks to the financial support of the Title 6 grant from the Kimberly Green Latin American Caribbean Center (LACC). This podcast is produced by Mario Garcia Rodriguez and your hosts today were Fran and Jenna
United States
