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Every day, scientists and conservationists around the globe are working to answer critical questions about our rapidly changing environment and the organisms that live there; the minute details of their work reveal both the beauty and the precarious balance of the natural world. Join the Conservation Connection team as we interview today's leading wildlife scientists and conservationists about their most recent discoveries. Listen in to hear the ongoing story of the environmental work being done to protect our planet's future!
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Oysters: Farmed or Wild? | Justin Manley | Ep 121
Although 85% of wild oyster reefs have disappeared over the past 120 years, Georgia's oyster populations are thriving!
Listen in as we chat with Justin Manley, the hatchery manager at UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Shellfish Research Laboratory on Skidaway Island! We get deep into the science of oyster aquaculture and learn all about the work being done to protect this critical ecosystem!
Want to access resources about oyster farming? Check out the links below!
UGA Marine Extension
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Live From EarthX with Crystal DiMiceli! | Ep 120
We interrupt your regularly scheduled episode of Conservation Connection to bring you this special crossover episode with Crystal DiMiceli of the Forces For Nature Podcast and The Healthy Seas Podcast!
Listen in for a sneak peak of Season 10 and to discover another incredible podcast! -
Saving Georgia's Whales | Cathy Sakas | Ep 119
In a changing ocean, whales and their protectors must react fast to stay ahead of the curve!
This week we sit down with Cathy Sakas, a life long adventurer, biologist, and ocean advocate. She found the first North Atlantic right whale calf in Georgia over forty years ago, and has spent her career working to ensure that they'll survive in the face of a changing ocean! -
Tortoises Outlast Fires & Floods | Barbara Blonder | Ep 118
Over 300 species rely on the Gopher Tortoise - and its burrows - to survive!
This week we chat with disturbance ecologist Barbara Blonder at Flagler College to learn about the struggles and survival tactics of coastal gopher tortoises! She uses her research and her position as City Commissioner to help St. Augustine make the best possible management decisions. -
Rattlesnakes are Umbrellas | Joseph Colbert | Ep 117
Happy rattlesnakes mean a happy island!
This week we sit down with Joseph Colbert, a wildlife biologist with the Jekyll Island Authority. He studies eastern diamondback rattlesnakes, and uses this knowledge to inform management decisions which keep the entirety of Jekyll Island in harmony with nature! -
What Comes Next? | Coastal Conservation and EarthX! | Ep 116
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We're wrapping up this season with some big changes, some quick announcements, and a conversation on the value of collaboration!
Check back on April 2nd for the start of our next season when we'll be investigating coastal conservation in the American southeast, and come see us at EarthX in Dallas from April 22 to April 26th!
Visit EarthX.org to buy passes, and don't forget to use discount code EXGREEN20 to get 20% off!
Reach out to us on our instagram @ConservationConnection
Customer Reviews
Engaging and Informational
I just finished listening to the ‘Rattlesnakes are Umbrellas’ episode. This podcast and stands out for its insightful discussions, diverse range of topics and the commitment to spread awareness. Chance and Sarah Kathryn do a wonderful job of connecting with their guests and audience. One of the strengths I want to call attention to is the ability to present complex conservation topics in an accessible and engaging manner.
Fun and engaging
I am loving this latest season especially the beginning of each episode of Chance and SK talking before the interview. I could honestly listen to them talk all day long and I love how easy they make it to understand the different topics throughout the conversation world.
Wonderful connection
I have absolutely LOVED this podcast. I unfortunately have been removed from the conservation field for a bit and it has been devastating for me. This podcast has really reawakened my passion and I am trying to figure out how to get back into the conservation world now. I really appreciate how much they cover in this podcast! So many different topics and mind blowing information! Thank you Chance and SarahKatherine!
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