Samantha Falcucci is a passionate diver and marine science advocate. She became an Advanced Scuba diver at 17 and mentors in STEM. Samantha records microplastics as a citizen scientist at the Jersey Shore. She also led a Mars simulation as a trained analog astronaut. Her advice for conservationists is to creatively engage with the ocean.
In September, several important updates on shark conservation were highlighted. Bangladesh now provides improved protection for a wider range of sharks and rays, aiming to reduce their extinction risk. Australia released a comprehensive action plan assessing the extinction risk for its sharks and rays, with 12% at elevated risk. A proposal for protected zones for…
Chris Jewell is a cave diver and explorer who helped in the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue in Thailand. He is a member of the British Cave Rescue Council. Chris is featured in a new film called The Rescue and another movie directed by Ron Howard coming out in 2022. His work highlights the importance…
Chris Jewell is a cave diver and explorer known for his role in the 2018 Thai cave rescue. He is a member of the British Cave Rescue Council. Chris discusses his experience and the impact of the rescue on cave diving. He also shares insights about upcoming films related to the rescue. His work emphasizes…
Chris Jewell is a cave diver and rescue expert. He played a key role in the Thai cave rescue in 2018. Cave diving is exploring underwater caves, which can be dangerous. The rescue involved skilled divers navigating tight spaces. Chris shares his experiences in the new film, The Rescue.
Experiment Foundation is a new initiative that funds scientific projects related to the ocean. By providing microgrants, it encourages innovative research and exploration. This project aims to support ocean entrepreneurs and writers in their efforts to advance science. It seeks to make science more accessible to everyone interested in marine research.
In 2020, Canada focused on protecting endangered Atlantic Shortfin Mako Sharks. They proposed catch limits and a complete retention ban to help the overfished North Atlantic population. These efforts followed advice from ICCAT scientists, reflecting a successful campaign. Such actions are crucial for shark conservation in the region and highlight the importance of international cooperation.
Shearwater Research recently updated its team with the appointment of Simon Morris as Sales Manager. He joins Gabriel Pineda, the Director of Sales and Marketing, who discussed their recent activities. They emphasized their involvement in the technical divers’ event, BonaireTEK 2021. Additionally, the podcast featuring this update aims to inspire divers and highlights their upcoming…
Shearwater Research has welcomed Simon Morris as their new Sales Manager. Gabriel Pineda, the Director of Sales and Marketing, and Simon shared updates about the company. They also mentioned BonaireTEK 2021, an event centered around technical diving. This podcast episode encourages listeners to stay updated with new episodes every Monday.
Simon Morris has joined Shearwater Research as a Sales Manager, alongside Gabriel Pineda, the Director of Sales and Marketing. The discussions highlighted upcoming events, particularly BonaireTEK 2021, which focuses on technical diving. Shearwater is known for producing high-quality scuba diving equipment, enhancing divers’ underwater experiences. The podcast aims to share news and inspire both new…