<p>FACT: Marine ecologists have shown that sharks play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of ocean ecosystems, preventing the collapse of marine biodiversity. FICTION: A world without sharks would have no impact on ocean life. Join host Kasha Patel as she dives into the latest research on the ecological importance of sharks, exploring the potential consequences of their decline with Dr. Tiara Moore, a marine ecologist and CEO of Black and Marine Science. </p><p> </p><ul><li>Dr. Tiara Moore - <a href="https://www.tiaramoore.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Tiara Moore</a> </li><li>Global Shark FIshing - <a href="https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adf8984" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Science.org</a> </li><li>Sharks Killed Each Year - <a href="https://sentientmedia.org/how-many-sharks-are-killed/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sentient Media</a> </li><li>The Importance of Shark Conservation - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmz3My3nUi0&t=9s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Discovery Channel</a> </li><li>Surprising Ways Sharks Keep The Ocean Healthy - <a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/surprising-ways-sharks-keep-the-ocean-healthy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Geographic</a> </li><li>Keystone Species - <a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/keystone-species" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Geographic</a> </li><li>Keystone Species - <a href="https://www.nrdc.org/stories/keystone-species-101#effect" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NRDC.org</a> </li><li>Ecosystem Engineers - <a href="https://www.nps.gov/articles/north-american-beaver-acadia.htm#:~:text=Ecosystem%20Engineers&text=They%20are%20incredible%20workers%20and,animals%20to%20use%20and%20thrive." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NPS.gov</a> </li><li>Shark Conservation - <a href="https://www.discovery.com/nature/shark-conservation-is-essential-to-tackle-climate-change" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Discovery.org</a> </li><li>Overfishing and Shark-finning - <a href="https://theconversation.com/how-overfishing-and-shark-finning-could-increase-the-pace-of-climate-change-67664" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Conversation</a> </li><li>Sharks Are Important to Reefs - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFN_e8vU9HY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Discovery Channel </a> </li><li>Overfishing - <a href="https://www.science20.com/news/overfishing_sharks_wiped_out_north_carolina_scallops_also_say_researchers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Science20.com</a> </li><li>Effects of Shark Decline - Marine Life Discoveries - <a href="http://www.coml.org/discoveries/trends/shark_decline_effects.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">coml.org</a> </li></ul><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
