Future of Conservation

NCTC Podcasts

This podcast series is all about the future of wildlife conservation—exploring the cutting-edge science, innovative ideas, and passionate people working to protect our planet and its species. In each episode, we’ll sit down with conservationists, scientists, authors, and other experts to dive deep into the challenges and solutions shaping the future of our natural world. We’ll be posting a new episode every month, so make sure to tune in and be inspired to look at nature in a new way.

Episodes

  1. JAN 30

    From Fish Cars to Freezers: The Future of Fisheries

    From ice-packed milk cans shipped by train to modern hatcheries and high-tech freezers storing fish genetics, America’s fisheries have always adapted to meet new challenges. In this episode, we dive into the evolution of fisheries conservation, where it began, how it’s changing, and the innovations shaping a future where both fish and people can thrive. Travel with us back to the origins of fisheries conservation to learn about Livingston Stone, who pioneered fish conservation with the technology available in his time. Hear stories from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fisheries professionals working on the front lines, including Daniel Gallegos of Mora National Fish Hatchery, who is dedicated to protecting and recovering the Gila trout, a treasured species of the Southwest. Learn about the cutting-edge work of Valerie Kearney of Warm Springs Fish Technology Center, whose work in cryopreservation is helping secure the future of fish species by preserving genetic material indefinitely to support long-term recovery efforts. Today, innovation continues to drive conservation forward, helping species, ecosystems, and communities thrive together. Join us as we explore how we can steward our waters and protect fish for generations to come. Learn more about how you can join the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in celebrating America's 250th Anniversary and the conservation legacy that continues today:https://www.fws.gov/america-250.

    34 min

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This podcast series is all about the future of wildlife conservation—exploring the cutting-edge science, innovative ideas, and passionate people working to protect our planet and its species. In each episode, we’ll sit down with conservationists, scientists, authors, and other experts to dive deep into the challenges and solutions shaping the future of our natural world. We’ll be posting a new episode every month, so make sure to tune in and be inspired to look at nature in a new way.