Coexisting Along Coastlines: From Sea Otters to Great White Sharks

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Happy World Ocean day and we hope you are celebrating Ocean Week Canada!

In this episode of the 'Water We Doing' podcast by the Aquatic Biosphere Project, host David Evans explores the incredible biodiversity of coastlines around the world and how humans can coexist with endangered species. Starting from Canada’s extensive coastlines, David discusses how these areas are biodiversity hotspots, essential for both nature and human activities. The episode takes listeners on a global tour, covering sea otters in Vancouver Island, little blue penguins in New Zealand, coastline dynamics in the Sundarbans of India and Bangladesh, and the impact of tourism on sea turtles in Greece. Lastly, David returns to Canada's east coast to discuss the resurgence of great white sharks.

Throughout the episode, experts like Linda Nichol, Elvisa Van der leden, Dinyar Minocher, Dr. Liam Dixon, and Dr. Chris Harvey Clark provide insights into how humans and these marine species navigate the challenges of sharing coastal spaces. Sponsored by the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition and Grant MacEwan University's Environmental Studies Institute, this episode is a deep dive into ocean conservation and the importance of sustainable interaction with marine life.

Did you know  the podcast is now available on youtube? Click here to check out the video version of the show!

To learn more about:
Sea Otters:

• NCC Northern Sea Otters

Little Blue Penguins:

• Finding Little Blue
• Little Blue Penguins /Korora

Bengal Tigers and the Sundarbans:

• UNESCO World Heritage 
• Sundarban Foundation

Sea Turtles in Greece

• Archelon, The Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece

Great White Sharks in Canada:

• St. Lawrence Shark Observatory

MacEwan University
Thanks to the Environmental Studies Institute of MacEwan U for supporting creating the Podcast!

Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition
Empowering Canadians to better understand, value, and care for the ocean! Thank you for your support

The Aquatic Bisophere Project
The ABP is establishing a conservation Aquarium in the Prairies to help tell the Story of Water.

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