Zoological Society of London

ZSL Wild Science Podcast

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Delve into topical issues in zoology, conservation and the environment, from saving species and protecting the planet, to finding out about the animals living across the globe, including in London's own river Thames. Learn more about the science behind the conservation work being done by ZSL and others, in this podcast from ZSL's Institute of Zoology. Hosted previously by Dr Monni Böhm and Ellie Darbey, and now by Harriet McAra.

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ZSL #002: Fishing in the Arctic - is there a sustainable approach? 01.02.2018 22:25

In our second episode, we discuss the northern ocean, which has only recently become accessible after the retreat of Arctic ice. Fishing vessels, including destructive bottom trawlers, can now venture further north than ever before into previously un-fished waters. Monni Böhm is joined by guests to explore the potential value of marine reserves, consumer pressure, certification schemes and scien...

ZSL #001: Can I protect the planet? How our daily decisions impact biodiversity decline 01.02.2018 20:05

In this first episode of the ZSL Wild Science podcast, we interview speakers taking part in a debate at the Zoological Society of London: 'Global biodiversity decline is not impacted by my daily decisions'. Join presenter Monni Böhm, a research scientist in ZSL's Institute of Zoology, to discuss whether the problem of declining biodiversity requires global-scale political, technological and econom...