Speak Up For Blue

Beyond Jaws: Exploring Shark Science and Conservation

Science EN ↓ 110 episodes

Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin interview shark scientists and conservationists to find out the steps they took that lead them to study and work with sharks. Interviews include stories of field shenanigans; career choices and advice; and, the science of sharks that may or may not include great white sharks...mostly not.

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Exploring the Global Conservation Efforts for Sharks and Rays with Dr. Rima Jabado 17.05.2023 58:18

In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Rima Jabado, the founder of the ElasmoProject and deputy chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission. As a leading authority in the field, Dr. Jabado has dedicated over two decades to global conservation efforts, bridging the gap between science and policy to protect endangered species. Dr. Jabado's incredible journey began with her...

Pursuing a research career studying Manta Rays after everyone telling her she shouldn't with Dr. Andrea Marshall 01.05.2023 52:37

In this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, the host and co-host interview Dr. Andrea Marshall, the "Queen of the Mantas." Dr. Marshall shares her journey of becoming a marine biologist, her passion for the ocean, and her experiences with man rays in Mozambique. She also discusses the Marine Megafauna Foundation, which she founded with Dr. Simon Pierce, and her efforts to help the Mozambican commu...

Dr. Oscar Sosa talks about his shark science graduate work in Japan 17.04.2023 1:03:39

Dr. Oscar Sosa joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin to share his shark career story including why he chose to do graduate work in Japan and how he continues to be influenced by Japanese scientists and their culture. He also recounts the first time he met Dave and what his first impression of him was way back in the 80s. Connect with us: Website: https://bit.ly/37TMqeK Instagram: https://bit.ly/...

Studying shark genetics with Dr. Ximena Vélez-Suazo 03.04.2023 1:04:17

Dr. Ximena Velez Zuazo joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin on the podcast to discuss her career in conservation genetics of sharks and other iconic species such as marine mammals and sea turtles. Ximena has studied a diverse array of species that has led her to a career where she has published about Sustainable Development Goals, predators, gene flow, etc. Connect with us: Website: https://bit...

Studying rays in Brazil with Dr. Patricia Charvet 20.03.2023 1:02:23

Dr. Patricia Charvet joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin on the podcast to discuss growing up in Brazil and studying saltwater and freshwater rays in her home country. Patricia discusses her love for science and how she had a diverse interest in science and marine biology. Connect with us: Website: https://bit.ly/37TMqeK Instagram: https://bit.ly/3eorwXZ Beyond Jaws is supported by Save Our Se...

Shark Research in Chile with Dr. Francisco Concha (Pancho) 06.03.2023 1:07:50

Dr. Francisico J. Concha (aka Pancho) joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin on the podcast to discuss his work on sharks in his home country of Chile. Pancho shares stories of trailblazing shark science in Chile and building a shark science program that offers opportunities for graduate students to learn from him and work on their own shark research. Tune in to hear how Pancho and his colleagues...

Shark science through history, performance art, travel, and research 20.02.2023 1:01:24

Dr. Cynthia Awruch joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin on the podcast to talk about her career as a shark scientist. Originally from Argentina, Cynthia ended up in Tasmania, Australia (a couple of times) to study reproductive endocrinology, physiology, conservation, and sustainable management of marine wildlife and now studies ethics in research. Cynthia discusses her career path, her performa...

Career pivoting in shark science with Dr. Colin Simpfendorfer 06.02.2023 1:06:42

Dr. Colin Simpfendorfer joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin on the podcast to talk about how he navigated and continues to navigate his career in shark science while moving countries with his shark science partner, Dr. Michelle Heupel. Colin talks about how he and Michelle would follow their passions in research while the other adapted, successfully. Connect with us: Website: https://bit.ly/37...

The Manta Trust is working to protect manta rays and devil rays 23.01.2023 1:18:51

Guy Stevens joins Dr, David Ebert and Andrew Lewin for this episode to discuss how he founded the Manta Trust in the Maldives and why he grew it to an international organization with collaborators and partners doing great work revealing more information on the ecology of Manta and Devel rays. Connect with the Manta Trust: Website: www.mantatrust.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mantatrust...

Shark research Beneath the Waves with Dr. Austin Gallagher 09.01.2023 1:22:14

Dr. Austin Gallagher joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin to discuss why he founded his organization Beneath the Waves and how he grew it to the great research and science communication organization it is today. Austin tells the hosts how the research focus has diversified to not only include sharks, but also the deep-sea and blue carbon (much of which was born from shark tagging). This is an e...