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Bridget Hedderman is a biologist, conservationist and educator who co-founded Ecofieldtrips (http://www.ecofieldtrips.com.sg/). Ecofieldtrips provides high quality ecology experiences in a variety of locations and ecosystems; from tropical rai
Here, Tom Bowling explains how he went from managing a clam farm in the Marshall Islands to setting up BIOTA in Palau. One of the tools Tom has started to use for his fish collections is the closed circuit rebreather (CCR). Compared to conventi
BIOTA has made innovations in Aquaculture and the ornamental fish trade that are being recognized at an International level. In 2019 Tom Bowling won the Marine Aquarium Societies of North America (MACNA) Aquarist of the year award. They have pe
COVID-19 has caused disruptions across the globe. Palau does not have any cases of COVID-19, but they have stopped tourism until it is safe for people to return as visitors to the island nation. As Palau is well known for its scenic islands an
Stoa Scleractinia Ep3, Part 3 Using coral fragments to provide sustainable solutions for aquaculture
Corals polyps can reproduce sexually via spawning and a-sexually by making individual clones of each polyps. Another form of a-sexual reproduction can happen in the form of fragmentation. When pieces of corals break of a colony a new colony wil
One of the biggest innovations that has happened at BIOTA is the domestication of Bumphead Parrot fish (Bolbometopon muricatum) so they can be reared and raised in tanks. The Bumphead Parrottfish are an important species for maintaining ecolog
Tom Bowling is a marine conservationist and aquarist. Growing up in South America, Tom had a fascination with understanding how small animals he found transformed in tanks. He bought his first car from selling fish he cultivated in his tanks, a
Debates surrounding how various diets affect human health and the environment are ongoing. One thing is for sure, many of the pesticides and herbicides used in the production of our food is not good for either human or ecosystem health. Jason s
Apart from being a marine conservationist and musician, Jason Neptune works as a chef. He fully understands the importance of making consumer conscience decisions with sourcing food he is going to cook for other people. The key principle that h
The damage done from plastic pollution to global ecosystems in the relatively short time it has been around is frightening. The good news is there are already countless solutions that have been created to combat this problem. Unfortunately, suc
Being fully aware of his climate impacts through touring and life in general; Jason calculates his carbon footprint by looking in depth at his tax returns. He then figures out how many trees he would need to plant in order to offset his emissio
In a world more connected than ever, the ability to raise awareness for environmental issues should be easier than ever before. However, we get led astray by political debate and the cult of celebrity trying to dictate how we should to live our
Challenges facing the Earth’s environment often seem too large and complicated to manage. We are now at a time in human history where the time for talking about the problem is over, and we have to take action as individuals that can collectivel
For Jason, the last five years of The Crystal Land Tours has been a learning process in figuring out what does and doesn’t work. Dominic and Jason discuss how the learning process is riddled with failures before we find success. But it is in th
The memories Jason took away from surfing trips to Indonesia gave him the desire to giveback and create the Crystal Land Tours with his bandmates. Their goal is to educate communities about the problems associated with of marine plastic debris
Jason Neptune is a dedicated marine conservationist, musician, and surfer. After finishing his studies at the Australian Maritime College, he wanted to give back to Indonesia. A country he had taken many fond memories of surfing and sharing spa
Dr Owen O’Shea’s community education centre hosted by The Centre for Ocean Research and Education (CORE) is a learning space for everyone, including himself that readily admits he is learning everyday. Using this approach, CORE has been success
Plastic pollution is among one of the greatest threats to marine biodiversity. Despite contemporary efforts to curb this incursion, it remains one of the most impervious conservation issues for generations to come. Here, Owen describes his atte
Being active in research is essential for The Centre for Ocean Research and Education (CORE). Despite Owen’s main research niche being in sharks and rays, his contemporary research activities are based on the assessment of coastal and nearshore
Through a chance encounter in Indonesia, Dr Owen O’Shea overcame his fears of diving, and during his first dive came face to face with a cuttlefish. In that moment, Owen’s perception of his environment changed, and he became driven by curiosity
Dr Owen O’Shea explains the importance of capacity building for coastal and nearshore communities when it comes to protecting their local resources. The Centre for Ocean Research and Education in Gregory Town is a place for local Bahamian commu
Dr Owen O’Shea explains the reality behind publishing work in journals. There is often a misconception that scientists get paid from publishing their work, when in fact, the reality is quite the opposite. Scientists’ will typically sign over th
In Part 2, Dr. Owen O’Shea talks about the transition from his undergraduate with honors, to starting a PhD. After successfully completing his honours research investigating the ecology of cleaner fish and their clients (i.e. sharks, rays, and
Dr. Owen O'Shea is marine biologist and the founder of the Centre for Ocean Research and Education (CORE) situated in Gregory Town, Eleuthera, Bahamas. On this podcast, Owen shares his journey from learning financial regulations in London to st
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