Why are giant kelp forests so important to our ecosystems? What can we do to help protect them? Dr Scott Bennett shares his insights as one of the founders of the Great Southern Reef foundation and a Marine Scientist at the University of Tasmania.
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Why are giant kelp forests so important to our ecosystems? What can we do to help protect them? Dr Scott Bennett shares his insights as one of the founders of the Great Southern Reef foundation and a Marine Scientist at the University of Tasmania.
52 How Social Media is putting Humpback Whales at risk with Endagered Encounters
Ocean Pancake Podcast
41 minutes 38 seconds
4 years ago
52 How Social Media is putting Humpback Whales at risk with Endagered Encounters
Brenda Cox has been running humpback whale swims for over 14 years in the pristine waters of Vava'u Tonga. In that time she has taken part in creating marine protected areas, gathering data on humpback whale numbers, and giving thousands the joy of experiencing whale encounters. Unfortunately, social media and the rise of selfies has put humpback whales in danger. The large amounts of boats and inappropriate behaviours in the water has caused a decrease in residential whales and altered migratory patterns for mothers and their calves. In this podcast we discuss proper humpback whale interaction etiquette, when things began to change, and how Covid-19 is playing a role.
Ocean Pancake Podcast
Why are giant kelp forests so important to our ecosystems? What can we do to help protect them? Dr Scott Bennett shares his insights as one of the founders of the Great Southern Reef foundation and a Marine Scientist at the University of Tasmania.
