Monday, November 23, 2009

Shark Ambassadors: Emma & Emma



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This time on the Shark Task Force, meet Emma and Emma, two shark ambassadors working both sides of the water. This episode was recorded at Tiger Beach in the Bahamas and off the coast of Palm Beach where we caught up with Emma Finn - the name behind "Emma" the Tiger Shark. For more on sharks, check out Sharks: Knights of the Sea, available from CaptainJon.com

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Sunday, November 15, 2009

Ocean Task Force



The Ocean Task Force issues an alert for the reefs of Palm Beach. The Town of Palm Beach weighs protecting reefs versus protecting its beaches - so far beaches are getting the emphasis.


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Friday, November 13, 2009

Audio Interview: The End of the Line and Rupert Murray

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This time on the Shark Task Force, a special audio edition. Recently we caught up with Rupert Murray, director of the movie, The End of the Line. It's the first major documentary focusing on overfishing.



The movie asks you to "imagine a world without fish." What are the dangers of overfishing? Could we be in serious trouble by the middle of this century? Is there anything we can do? Find out in this special edition.

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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Video: Wyland and the Art of Saving the Ocean



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Marine Life Artist Wyland is known for his life-sized "whaling walls." He spent almost three decades painting 100 walls around the world, but that's only part of the picture. Wyland sat down with us to talk about his work, what's next and why inspiring the next generation is the key to saving our planet. Special thanks to Wyland, The Wyland Foundation and Jim Abernethy's Scuba Adventures. (Image from The Wyland Foundation)


Sunday, November 1, 2009

Sharks: Myth, Medicine and Mercury



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In this critical episode of the SharkTaskForce, we look at the question - "Are sharks dangerous?" The answer will surprise you in more ways than one. Special thanks to Jim Abernethy's Scuba Adventures, and everyone working to protect sharks.