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Have you heard the good news about shark populations? Shark population increases are cause for #OceanOptimism

Posted on February 28, 2018February 28, 2018 By David Shiffman
Conservation, Science

Did you know that some shark populations have declined due to overfishing? Did you know that some once-declined shark populations have recovered? If you’re like my twitter followers, it’s likely that you’ve heard the bad news, but have not heard the good news.

Why does this matter?
It’s important to share bad news so that people know there’s a problem, and that we need to act to solve that problem. However, it’s also important to share good news so that people know that a problem is solvable! This idea was behind the birth of the #OceanOptimism online outreach campaign.

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Ocean Optimism and Aliens

Posted on September 5, 2014September 5, 2014 By Chris Parsons 1 Comment on Ocean Optimism and Aliens
Conservation

Ripley: How long after we’re declared overdue can we expect a rescue? Hicks: … Seventeen days. Hudson: Seventeen days? Hey man, I don’t wanna rain on your parade, but we’re not gonna last seventeen hours! Those things are gonna come in here just like they did before. And they’re gonna come in here… Ripley: Hudson! Hudson: …and … Read More “Ocean Optimism and Aliens” »

Marine Conservation, Inspiration and a Great Big Geek

Posted on September 3, 2014September 3, 2014 By Chris Parsons 1 Comment on Marine Conservation, Inspiration and a Great Big Geek
Conservation

From 14-18th August 2014, the 3rd International Marine Conservation Congress was held in Glasgow, Scotland. The IMCC meetings are the largest international academic conferences on marine conservation. IMCC3 had over 700 presentations ranging from fisheries science to how marine scientists could better interact with the media, from Marine Protected Area effectiveness to the ethical treatment … Read More “Marine Conservation, Inspiration and a Great Big Geek” »

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