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  • 17. Season 2: Sneak Peeks & Update

    17. Season 2: Sneak Peeks & Update
    2025/06/04
    Episode Summary

    Hey Planet People, Natalie and Coral popping in with a mid-season 2 update! We are excited to be halfway through filming season 2 of our desert conservation series with a release date in mind for the near future. Right now, we are on a pause for the month of June as we dive deep into post-production processes. What does that look like? In the meantime, please listen to our Season 1 about Southern California Ocean Conservation & our Bonus Episodes with Alex Wild and Brooke Mitchell, and follow our social media @planet.people.pod on Instagram and TikTok. We also encourage you to stay informed about the local and national issues our wildlife is facing, and continue calling your representatives and using your voice.

    Season 2 Teaser

    In this brief update, we share what you can expect out of season 2, the types of animals we learn about, and the harsh environment of the desert they inhabit. From the Mojave Desert in Southern California to the Great Basin in the Sierra Nevada and beyond to Utah, Nevada, and Arizona, we give you an idea of what kind of exciting stories you can expect from this season. The North American Southwest is a treasure full of wonders that may not be obvious in plain sight, but it is when we connect deeper and learn about the desert that we can uncover the complex lifeforms that have adapted to survive there.

    Connect with Planet People

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    Follow Natalie on Instagram @nat_uralistjane
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  • 16. Protecting Patagonia with Rewildology

    16. Protecting Patagonia with Rewildology
    2025/05/21

    Listen to Brooke Mitchell’s podcast Rewildology here:

    "Where the Wild Calls: A Journey Through Patagonia's Route of Parks"

    "Where the Wild Calls" is produced in partnership with Conservación Patagónica and the Route of Parks initiative. A portion of proceeds supports on-the-ground conservation efforts throughout Chilean Patagonia.

    Episode Summary

    Join host Brooke Mitchell on an epic 1,700-mile journey through Chile's spectacular Route of Parks, a groundbreaking conservation corridor stretching from the puma territories of Torres del Paine to the ancient Alerce forests of Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park.

    From tracking elusive pumas in Torres del Paine to witnessing the recovery of ancient temperate rainforests in Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park, this series captures the ecological diversity, conservation innovations, and human stories that make Chile's Route of Parks a global model for large-scale conservation.

    Featured Destinations Discussed

    This landmark series takes you deep into one of our planet's most ambitious conservation projects, where wildlands protection meets community development to create a model for the future of conservation worldwide.

    Each episode brings you face-to-face with the remarkable wildlife, landscapes, and people that make Patagonia one of Earth's last great wild places.

    • Torres del Paine National Park: Track elusive pumas alongside conservation scientists working to reduce human-wildlife conflict

    • Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park: Explore ancient temperate rainforests and the legacy of Douglas Tompkins' visionary conservation work

    • Kawésqar National Park: Discover marine conservation initiatives protecting the pristine fjords and channels of Chilean Patagonia

    • Patagonia National Park: Witness grassland restoration and wildlife recovery in this former ranch turned conservation showcase

    Special Guests and Stories

    • Conservation Pioneers: Exclusive interviews with the visionaries behind Chile's Route of Parks

    • Indigenous Guardians: Learn how native communities are reclaiming their role as stewards of ancestral lands

    • Scientific Discoveries: Join researchers documenting rare species and ecosystem recovery

    • Local Champions: Meet the guides, rangers, and community members on the frontlines of protection

    Episode Resources

    • Field Trip - podcast

    • Jaguars and ocelots of the Pantanal, Brazil

    • Project Patagonia - Listen, experience, and protect in April 2026 at Torres Del Paine

    • Donate to protect pumas with Project Panthera and Brooke Mitchell

    • “Walking with Pumas” Rupestre - famous puma

    • Pisco Sour

    How to engage

    • Listen: Available on all major podcast platforms

    • Follow: @rewildology and @planet.people.pod on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content

    • Support: Each episode connects you with specific conservation initiatives making a difference in Patagonia

    • Visit: Plan your journey along the Route of Parks with our companion travel guide
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  • 15. The Wild World of Birds: A Naturalist Walk at San Elijo Lagoon w/ Alex Wild (Part 2)

    15. The Wild World of Birds: A Naturalist Walk at San Elijo Lagoon w/ Alex Wild (Part 2)
    2025/05/07
    Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform or watch the video version on our YouTube channel to see the birds we identify during our walk! Episode Overview This episode continues our conversation with park ranger Alex Wild, featuring a guided nature walk around San Elijo Lagoon. Alex identifies various birds and plants while discussing his role as a park ranger and sharing stories about inspiring environmental elders. This episode follows our previous discussion with Alex about recent attacks on National Parks and federal worker cuts that affected him personally. We had a special guest join us, Franklin the desert tortoise, Alex's former pet now serving as an animal ambassador at San Elijo. Keep reading to learn more about the birds we saw in this episode! Key Topics Discussed Major talking points included bird identification and birding tips, including creating a "life list" for birding. We also defined "Spark Birds" - the species that ignite someone's passion for birding and how ornithology lends itself to Alex's responsibilities as a park ranger. Spiritual connection to the land and the importance of role models as environmental elders who inspire. Most importantly, we discuss what it means to use our voice to protect natural spaces we love. Poetry Feature: "The Peace of Wild Things" By Wendell Berry When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be, I go and lie down where the wood drake rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds. I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief. I come into the presence of still water. And I feel above me the day-blind stars waiting with their light. For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free. Featured Segments Endangered Bird Segment: Endangered bird species are under threat! This recently published report from the 2025 US State of the Birds Report by the American Bird Conservancy outlines the threats that birds face across America and defines proactive solutions to protect bird populations for future generations. Key findings from the new report show that more than one-third of U.S. bird species are of high or moderate conservation concern, including 112 Tipping Point species that have lost more than 50 percent of their populations in the last 50 years. Betty Reid Soskin Park Ranger segment: Betty Reid Soskin (born Betty Charbonnet; 1921), now retired, was a park ranger with the National Park Service, assigned to the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, California. In 2015, Betty was selected to participate in the national tree-lighting ceremony in President’s Park at the White House, introducing President Barack Obama during the PBS telecast. At 100 years of age in 2022, Betty retired as the oldest park ranger in the National Park Service. Thank you for your hard-earned work, Betty! Related Content Protecting National Parks and Keeping Nature Wild w/ Alex Wild. Check out our earlier conversation with Alex about the challenges facing National Parks and federal workers. Hosts: Natalie Jane Cibel (@nat_uralistjane) and Coral Carson Birds Mentioned: Gnatcatcher (photo: Audubon & US Forest Service) Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (photo: Barbara-Houston) Gadwall Snowy Plover Coots Snowy Egret (Photo: Peter Prokosch & Mark Schocken) Grey Egret (Video: Lukas Pich) Double-crested Cormorant Least Tern Malachite Kingfisher (Videos: Anton Herrington, Matthew Williams-Ellis) African Spoonbill (Video: Day’s Edge Productions) Marabou Stork (Video: Day’s Edge Productions) Yellow-billed Stork (Video: Wind Collective) Saddle-billed Stork Wall Creeper Wall Creeper Reddit American Dipper (Photo NPS/Jared Hughey) American Dipper (Photo: Donald M. Jones and Lee Rentz) Black-backed Woodpecker Sapsucker (Photo: Grace Oliver) White-tailed Kite (Photo:Chris Conard) Mallard (Videos: Monster Filmmakers & Day’s Edge Productions) Ridgeway’s Rail (Photo: Ed Henry) Golden Eagle (Video:Wesley Aston) Elegant Tern (Photo: Willian Tyrer) Caspian Tern (Photo: Teal Baremore) Royal Tern (Photo: Owen Deutsch) Mullet Fish (Photo: Luvsd) Wrentit Bird (Photo: Scott Strei) Killdeer (Photo: Kira Henderson/Audubon Photography Awards) Robin (Yosemite) (Photo: Dennis Church) Anna’s Hummingbird (Coastside Land Trust) Towhee (San Diego Bird Spot) Sparrows - San Diego Region (San Diego Bird Spot) Pied-billed Grebe (Photo: Jared Keyes) Eared Grebe (Photo: Matt Davis) Plants Mentioned: Sagebrush (My Home Park) Ponderosa Pine (Video: Amy Bornstein) Nasturtium (Botanical Interests) Arroyo Willow (Photo: Joan Avice) Wild Radish (Photo: Will Elder, NPS) Ragweed (Ambrosia) (Photo: Joanna Gilkeson/USFWS) Places Mentioned: Ramona Grasslands Preserve Sawtooth Canyon Yosemite Devil’s Postpile People Mentioned: ...
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  • 14. Protecting National Parks and Keeping Nature Wild w/ Alex Wild

    14. Protecting National Parks and Keeping Nature Wild w/ Alex Wild
    2025/04/22
    Episode Summary

    Happy Earth Day! 🌎💚 In this special bonus episode, we sit down with Alex Wild, a park ranger and naturalist who recently made headlines after being caught in the crossfire of controversial executive orders affecting National Parks. We filmed this episode live from the San Elijo Lagoon with Alex’s pet tortoise and now education ambassador, Franklin. Alex shares his journey as a steward of public lands, about the recent DOGE job cuts, his opinion on the recent executive orders, and his natural, spiritual connection to the landscape. Learn about how Alex embodies what it means to be a Planet Person in this exciting discussion about current events and the conservation of public lands!

    Topics Covered Personal Stories and Environmental Passion

    Alex shares the childhood experiences that sparked his passion for environmental stewardship. We recorded live in one of his many spirit homes, the San Elijo Lagoon, in Cardiff, CA.

    He shares the spiritual meaning behind being a Planet Person and how that reflects in his everyday life as a naturalist and a ranger.

    We recount wild and memorable experiences from Alex's time as a park ranger, like his experience hiking in the Yosemite wilderness to measure glaciers that John Muir once observed.

    Recent Policy Changes and Their Impact

    Alex recounts his experience of being laid off due to the DOGE program and then shares how he was reinstated following a San Francisco judge's ruling. We discussed how these changes affect thousands of park workers.

    Recent Adventures

    Alex has a full and exciting life, recounting his many travel adventures around California working for county, state, and federal parks. He shared his meaningful encounter with Jane Goodall and how she has shaped his approach to advocacy and actionable ways listeners can support conservation efforts. He also briefly touched on his recent trip to Tanzania and his experience living with the Maasai tribe around Arusha.

    Looking Ahead to Season 2

    Preview of our upcoming season focusing on desert conservation.

    Discussion of the potential impacts of current policies on desert ecosystems.

    Concerns about the Mojave Desert conservation corridor.

    Resources and People Mentioned

    National Parks Conservation Association, @npcapics

    Sierra Club, @sierraclub

    American Bird Conservancy Bird Study

    Brene Brown, What It Means To Be a Leader

    Wendell Berry

    Edward Abbey

    John Muir

    Mary Hunter Austin, The Land of Little Rain

    Connect with Alex Wild

    @ranger_wild

    “Don’t Sell Public Lands” - outdooralliance.com

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  • 13. Bonus Episode: LA Wildfires

    13. Bonus Episode: LA Wildfires
    2025/01/18
    In this bonus episode of Planet People, Natalie and Coral discuss the devastation around the LA Wildfires for both people, wildlife and the planet. As a scientist Natalie offers insight into the climate crisis while Coral sheds light on the LA community and the people that have been displaced and affected by this tragedy. They discuss how extreme weather patterns like intense rainfall, followed by a significant drought year, and hurricane like winds, created ripe conditions for wildfire to spread. With California experiencing two wet years in 2023-2024, it also allowed for invasive tree and grass species to grow unchecked and create a mat and corridor for fires to spread rapidly in 2025. The Santa Ana Winds also brought extremely dry conditions and with the lack of moisture in the air, the fires started with no warning. Habitats impacted by these state parks including, coastal sage scrub, wetlands, chaparral, and oak woodlands. State parks were also destroyed by the fire, including Will Rogers State Park and Topanga Canyon State Park. Resources and organizations to donate to and support through volunteer efforts are listed below. Our hearts go out to LA during this unprecedented disaster. Wildlife Impact Alert! Mountain Lions: P-22's family & local populations are necessary top predators for ecosystem services to thriveMule Deer: Critical prey species for mountain lion & seed dispersalRattlesnakes: Essential pest controlGrey Foxes: Under threat from habitat lossRed-tailed Hawks: Nesting sites at riskCoyotes: Den sites at risk Habitat Impact Alert Oak Woodlands: Ancient trees threatened that are endemic to southern California, occur in Mandeville Canyon and Malibu State ParkCoastal Sage Scrub: One of the rarest and most endangered habitats that songbirds, like endangered California gnatcatcher, dominate in Topanga State ParkNative Grasslands: Fire recovery needed to prevent invasive species from outcompeting native floraChaparral: Habitat that dominated Will Rogers State Park and Topanga canyon, shelter for bobcats, quail, snakes and more. Learn more about the LA WildFires. Follow @planet.people.pod for updates and resources to get involved. RUNNING GOFUNDME LIST WILDLIFE VOLUNTEER & DONATION OPPORTUNITIES: *Please check each of these before showing up to know exactly what they need and what time they are in need of volunteers. Keep your volunteer and donation work sustainable because we have a long way to go.* Volunteer for restoration efforts on MLK day with Santa Monica Mountains @santamonicamountainsnps Community clean up with @echo_park_trash_club. Register hereStay up to date on replant efforts in Los Angeles with @weexploreearth. Sign up here Join volunteer restoration teams with @treepeople or wildlife support teams @laanimalservicesSupport wildlife corridor projects, like the Annenberg-Wallis Crossing in Augora Hills w/ @calwildlifeShare resources with neighbors about wildlife-coexistence, like @cougarconservancy on best practices to living with wild animals TreePeople: Local restoration projects - @treepeopleDonate and help support Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy - @santamonicamountainsnps LA Animal Services -@laanimalservicesCal State Parks - @calparks CA Wildlife - @cawildlifePasadena Humane Society @pasadenahumane HUMANITARIAN VOLUNTEER & DONATION OPPORTUNITIES: *Please check each of these before showing up to know exactly what they need and what time they are in need of volunteers. Keep your volunteer and donation work sustainable because we have a long way to go.* Donate supplies to @9thirtyla 930 Mateo St. - in need of Spanish-speaking volunteersDonate women’s material to @altadenagirlsMajority of LA’s YMCA’s are doing donation drop off and need drivers to drop off supplies to those who can’t leave their home INFLUENCER RESOURCES: Ben Goldfarb, Author of Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of the Planet. Read previews here Lauren Bash, Influencer of environmental sustainability. Learn more about her through IG and TikTok as @relauren Nina Raj, Master Gardner and California naturalist of @altadenaseedlibrary can help you reseed your urban landscape and garden for those affected by the Altadena fire. Tiptoe the tortoise, Influencer pet with @caitlinandtiptoe who survived the wildfires
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    54 分
  • 12. Magical Moments from Season 1 w/ Natalie Cibel and Coral Carson

    12. Magical Moments from Season 1 w/ Natalie Cibel and Coral Carson
    2024/10/23
    Welcome to the first bonus episode on Planet People! I’m your host, Natalie Jane, a conservation biologist and eco-communicator. I am joined by my creative director and now co-host, Coral Carson. We have a really fun episode as we recap Season 1 of Planet People for the Coastal Conservation series and share all the amazing stories and happenings that made this year so special. We record this episode in an urban, green space setting in Los Angeles, so please welcome in bird songs and other ambient nature sounds you may hear throughout the show. We want to give a massive shoutout to all of you Planet People for listening in, and we hope you had as much fun listening as we did recording this season. EPISODE 1 Protecting Paradise in La Jolla Cove California w/ Host Natalie Cibel Join us in this episode as we learn about the holistic approach of community-based conservation in La Jolla Cove to protecting natural resources. We address the social ecology that makes this such a complicated human-wildlife coexistence issue. Marine mammals, seabirds, and the living shoreline are all impacted by human disturbance, and we want to learn how to address it and create a harmonious solution rooted in community-based conservation! EPISODE 2 Flight of Hope w/ Cristina Santa Maria Native plants have tight relationships with wildlife, which were formed over many thousands of years, providing natural sources of food, cover, and places to raise young. Without healthy native plant communities, wildlife cannot survive. Shorebirds also depend on native plants to thrive, including birds like the California least tern and Western snowy plover. Cristina shares experience working with these species and how to protect them from extinction. EPISODE 3 Safeguarding the Seas: Hooked on Shark Stewardship w/ Randy Thomas In this episode, Randy provides a look into his life as a marine ecologist and shark researcher. He shares his journey and how he faced challenges head-on in pursuing his dream of working with sharks, like the hammerhead and mako shark. Randy is a passionate planet person who puts his conservation skills to the test and tells you what you can do to do the same. EPISODE 4 Ray Rescuers the Crux of Queer Ecology w/ Nicole and Angel Morris Nicole and Angel are both avid ocean enthusiasts. Nicole works with underprivileged youth to build educational and environmental outdoor nature programs, while Angel is a conservation filmmaker. Their love of the ocean and passion for stingrays led them to produce their movie, “Diving for Rays.” You can watch it on Waterbear Network. EPISODE 5 Seal Society Stewards: The Sierra Club Seal Society & Protecting Seals and Sea Lions in San Diego: Robyn Davidoff and Carol Toyle In this episode, we follow up on episode one to recap the human-wildlife conflict in La Jolla Cove by interviewing the Sierra Club Seal Society leaders, Robyn and Carol, about what it takes to reduce this conflict. We discuss the importance of addressing the complex social ecologies that make conservation of these animals difficult. In addition, we talk about the importance of sharing safe viewing guidelines to mitigate conflict in La Jolla Cove. Solutions to this dramatic issue are still ongoing, and we’ll report back when we learn about more solutions. EPISODE 6 Save One Life Part 1: Protecting Wildlife in Coastal California and Costa Rica w/ Amber Becerra, CEO of Marine Mammal Care Center and Founder of SOL Eco Lodge. What a fun episode this was! Planet People went to Costa Rica to record an episode with conservation hero Amber Becerra to learn more about her story of saving the Marine Mammal Care Center in Long Beach from securing enough funding to help the center stay open. This is a local southern California conservation success story, as the Marine Mammal Care Center works tirelessly to save marine mammals like the California sea lion from entanglement or vessel strikes. EPISODE 7 Save One Life Part 2: Protecting Wildlife in Coastal California and Costa Rica w/ Amber Becerra, CEO of Marine Mammal Care Center and Founder of SOL Eco Lodge. Do you want to learn more about what it means to have a sustainable lifestyle? You're in the right place to listen more about Amber's inspirational story to help local wildlife and people in Playa Grande, Costa Rica. We interviewed Amber about her work in building the SOL Eco Lodge, which she has created using sustainable best practices by upcycling materials to sustain the lodge. In addition, Amber applies her skills from rebuilding the Marine Mammal Care Center in Long Beach CA, to building her own animal hospital to help rehabilitate hurt wildlife. We talk about animals like the howler monkey and how they are under threat from clear-cutting forests due to rapid housing development near a national park. EPISODE 8 Orca Odyssey: Secrets of the Sea from SoCal To Alaska w/ Nicole Schriber Nicole shares personal stories ...
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  • 11. WILDCOAST Wonderland: Naturing Our Way Out of the Climate Crisis w/ Serge Dedina

    11. WILDCOAST Wonderland: Naturing Our Way Out of the Climate Crisis w/ Serge Dedina
    2024/10/02
    We are excited to have Serge Dedina on the show to share his stories as a southern Californian ocean conservation hero and founder of the organization WILDCOAST / COASTASALVAJE. In this episode, we cover many exciting stories about coastal conservation and the journey that inspired Serge to co-found WILDCOAST. Along the way, we share ocean knowledge and the benefit of blue carbon in acting as the world's largest carbon sink in fighting climate change. We learn about the vital work being done by WILDCOAST to support these natural solutions by restoring marine ecosystems to reduce the impacts of climate change. The mission of WILDCOAST as a community-based organization is to conserve marine and coastal ecosystems while addressing climate change through natural solutions. Tune into this episode to understand how Serge addresses these complex social ecologies and uses community conservation to help restore ecosystems and blue carbon processes with WILDOCAST. Throughout the interview, Serge describes what it was like growing up in Los Angeles in the 60s and 70s and how much of his childhood experiences were spent at the beach learning about the wild seas. His early passion for environmentalism is demonstrated by his activism to protect what is now the Tijuana Estuary in Imperial Beach, San Diego. Combining his love for the sea and environmentalism, Serge was determined to make a difference for southern California and beyond across the border into Mexico. Specifically, he is well known for protecting the San Igancio Lagoon, a now UNESCO World Heritage Site, from being developed by a Mitsubishi Salt Plant that had plans to destroy the sacred breeding grounds of the endemic gray whale in the early 90s. Thanks to Serge and his team, they prevented the creation of the salt plant and protected Baja’s gray whale breeding habitat. This is truly a magnificent story of heroic action and coastal conservation! Inspired by his journey in Baja, Serge co-founded WILDOCAST in 2000 and created the Mexico team, COASTASALVAJE, in 2007. The co-founder of WILDCOAST is a huge Olive Ridleys sea turtle advocate who wants to bring justice and protection to this species. Often, these sea turtles are hunted by humans and animals alike, causing a high juvenile mortality rate. WILDCOAST is a leader in protecting these sea turtles in Oaxaca despite obstacles like the cartel threatening local team members on the ground. Sixteen years later, in 2016, Serge became the mayor of Imperial Beach, where he used his voice and position to advocate for solutions to the border-pollution crisis until 2021. With 55 million tons of waste released weekly, Serge and WILDCOAST took action to advocate to political leaders that this pollution needs to end and that we must protect the ocean. Currently, they are taking action to reduce the threat of pollution from Tijuana into San Diego waterways as this crisis has become a growing tension between the US and Mexico. One example of swift action being done to clean up plastic trash is with a device created that captures and traps trash before it reaches the ocean. By using community-based volunteer forces, we are beginning to see the benefit of ensuring no physical trash items are making their way into the ocean. To accomplish this mission of deploying the trash collector, COASTASALVAJE teams up with communities along the border by educating them about the importance of protecting our waterways. In return, WILDCOAST brings parks to the communities partaking in stewardship activities. In addition to reducing plastic pollution into the ocean, WILDCOAST is also partnering with whale-watching companies to ensure that proper safety guidelines are followed during whale-watching tours. Serge and WILDCOAST advocate for a safe viewing distance and ensuring no speeding occurs while adjacent to these amazing creatures in Mexico and San Diego. Thanks to this outreach, we will hopefully begin to see more enforcement, like permit regulation, to monitor whale-watching activity in southern California. What we love so much about this episode with Serge is how our interview highlighted the important work Serge does as well as his non-profit WILDCOASTS in protecting wildlife in the wild seas across borders, making a difference locally and globally. It is truly a spectacular season talking about southern California coastal species, like the humpback and gray whale, orcas, sea lions and seals, and so much more. We are grateful to be wrapping up our first season with an organization dedicated to coastal conservation with a local ocean hero, Serge Dedina. If you care deeply about protecting the ocean but don’t know how, make sure you take notes as Serge describes the steps you can take to take action in your community. Something important to remember is that there are mentors all around you, you just have to recognize when you’re in the presence of one to increase your own skills. Even if you...
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  • 10. Great White Sharks: Understanding Their Behavior & Genome with Dr. Chris Lowe

    10. Great White Sharks: Understanding Their Behavior & Genome with Dr. Chris Lowe
    2024/09/18
    In this episode, we interview Dr. Chris Lowe, a Professor of Marine Biology at California State University Long Beach. Dr. Lowe’s goal is to help expand our knowledge of marine organisms so that we can better manage and protect their ecosystems. He enjoys developing and using new technology and techniques to answer questions about shark and game fish behavior. He applies his knowledge to help train the next generation of biologists on how to use these tools to move the field forward. The California State University Long Beach Shark Lab has a long and rich history in elasmobranch (a subclass of rays, sharks, skates, and sawfish) research. The Shark Lab was established in 1966 when Dr. Donald Nelson joined the faculty at CSULB as part of the Marine Biology program. Dr. Nelson’s commitment to the study of sensory biology and the behavior of sharks was instrumental in furthering our understanding of these animals. In 1998, Dr. Chris Lowe, a former Master's student under Dr. Nelson, was hired as his replacement after his passing. Dr. Lowe took over the CSULB Shark Lab and continues to maintain its legacy. Throughout this conversation, Dr. Lowe shares the types of tools that he and his students deploy to monitor white shark populations along our Southern California coastlines. The CSU lab uses different types of transmitters to tag great white sharks to monitor their movement patterns and physiological processes to better understand their behavior and migration in response to threats and warming ocean temperatures. We learn about current threats like climate change that impact prey availability and also about bycatch as a cause for concern in shark populations. Additionally, we dive into learning about the Shark Lab's benefit in working collaboratively with local groups, like lifeguards and fishermen, to ensure that community-based conservation provides valuable solutions for people and the planet. Dr. Lowe informs us about the positive effects of social ecology when humans value the environment for their own benefit. This is important because when we balance stakeholder interests, like fisheries management and lifeguard duties, we can create a sustainable and safe beach environment for sharks and people. Shark Facts: Females are larger than males. Sharks use their gills to filter oxygen from the water. Sharks do not have bones but rather cartilaginous skeletons, which are much lighter than true bone. Their large livers are full of low-density oils, both of which help them to be buoyant. Based on fossil scales found in Australia and the United States, scientists hypothesize sharks first appeared in the ocean around 455 million years ago. Sharks are older than trees. Great Whites have self-healing properties. Episode Resources: The CSU Shark Lab needs your help! Due to a smaller state budget this year, the Shark Lab is under threat of losing this funding. State grants have supported all the research efforts we discussed in this episode, which include, tagging and monitoring white sharks, providing educational safety measures to beachgoers, and employing several employees and students. The lack of funding needed to maintain the research and studies would cut conservation efforts and staff employees in half. If you can or know of anyone that would be willing to help support the CSU Shark Lab during this time please help by donating at the link provided below. As the late September deadline is fast approaching, Dr. Lowe is optimistic that a donor will provide the $500,000 needed to keep the lab operating for another year. Smaller donations are also welcomed as they will help his students conduct research projects to better understand shark behavior. To donate, visit the CSULB Shark Lab website. To contact the shark lab for questions regarding charitable gifts or for further assistance, please contact Mary Ann Messing (p: (562) 985-8491 e: MaryAnn.Messing@csulb.edu). Learn more about the Shark Lab CSU Shark Lab: https://www.csulb.edu/shark-lab/about-the-shark-lab Contact your local legislator: Email them to advocate for the CSU Shark Lab to receive more funding in the 2024-2025 budget. Find your legislator here. LA County Legislators: State Assembly (District 69) Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal. Contact here. State Senate (District 34) Senator Thomas J. Umberg. Contact here.
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