Wild & Unprotected: A Conservation Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this episode, Jules Hartl from the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology comes back to the show...but not as a guest...as our special co-host! 

We have a chat with Christine de Silva. A shark scientist that has been featured on Shark Week for her research on the animals! She is also a PHd student at the University of Rhode Island. 

Christine shares her personal experiences while filming and what life is like as a scientist and entrepreneur, what got her into research and conservation, and a funny story about a shark getting a little too close for comfort. 

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In this episode, we sit down with Simon Jones, the Founder and CEO of Helping Rhinos, a UK-based organization dedicated to developing habitats, protecting rhinos from poaching, and educating the world on their importance. Simon shares his personal experiences and encounters with these magnificent creatures, insights into the incredible work being done at rhino orphanages, and the inspiring story of the Black Mambas – an all-female anti-poaching unit. We also delve into the crucial role of fundraising in ensuring the survival and protection of rhinos. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on conservation, community, and the fight to save one of the world's most iconic animals.

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 In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Dení Ramírez of Whale Shark Mexico.

Thank goodness for Starlink.

Recording from a boat off the coast of Solomon Islands makes for one of the crazier locations a guest has recorded from. Learn about starting an NGO, Ultrasounds on whale sharks, and what life is like after 20 years in conservation.

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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Susan Inman from 100 Miles. 

Politicians having their pockets lined, lemur poop, and a conservation journey that goes across the U.S make this episode one not to miss. This conversation goes up the Georgia Coast to really learn what 100 Miles (an advocacy group in Georgia) does to preserve the beautiful hundred miles of coastline. 

To support 100 Miles please visit : https://onehundredmiles.org/everyday-ways-to-help/

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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Becca Bryan from Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge. 

Anyone ever feel like their personal journey could never lead them to conservation work? Our conversation with Becca proves that no matter what your route is...if you are passionate then you can be a part of conservation programs for a living. We go over the journey Becca took to get to Friends of the Florida Panther refuge, early Florida conservation efforts, and how to keep it real in the industry. 

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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Dr. Guy Stevens of Manta Trust.

Anyone want to learn about Mantas...and talk about butt stuff? Guy is the  CEO and Co-Founder of Manta Trust. We talk about his journey to becoming the CEO of Manta Trust, all of the dives he has gone on with mantas, and what comes out of a mantas butt? 

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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Dominica Mack and Josey Sharrad from IFAW Australia.  

Get ready to laugh you're a** off in this episode.  This episode is a rollercoaster ride from start to finish as we discuss the current state of koalas in Australia. IFAW is incredibly involved in conserving the population of the koala species and in this episode we talk about political action, chlamydia, and dressing up as animals?! It's our wildest episode to date! 

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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Peter Clark of Tampa Bay Watch. 

Peter is the Founder of Tampa Bay Watch in Florida. In this episode we go over the programs that Peter and Tampa Bay Watch have put in place to make an impact in the local community. We also discuss the new discovery center that TBW has opened and the impact that has on exposure on education. 

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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Encar Garcia of the Jaguar Rescue Center.

Encar is the Founder of the Jaguar Rescue Center in Costa Rica. In this episode we have alot of fun with our first international episode. We talk about naming the rescue center JRC (even though there are no jaguars there now), the three R's that the rescue centers goals are based around, and the danger of new construction to the animals of the area. 

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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Denise Peterson of Utah Mountain Lion Conservation. 

Denise is the founder and director of UMLC and Explore Wild Media. In this episode we go through all things trail cams. We talk about current legislation that is a potential threat to mountain lions, Denise's current projects, and catching pigs doing...something on camera. 

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