Jillian Morris-Brake: Sharks4Kids founder
Podcast Episode #15
Jillian is a shark conservationist using videography, education, and social media to help make the world a better place for sharks. She is passionate about getting people to have positive experiences with sharks above and below the water. Hear how diving with sharks all over the world motivated her to start her non-profit Sharks4Kids with which she educates and inspires students around the world on all things sharks!
Follow Jillian @biminisharkgirl and Sharks4Kids @sharkeducation on Instagram, and check out Sharks4Kids.com to see how you can learn more about shark science and conservation.
Kaikea Nakachi: Hawaiian shark scientist and conservationist
Podcast Episode #14
Kaikea is a biological oceanographer that has documented more than 60 individual tiger sharks. By combining western science and Hawaiian culture, he plans to give these tiger sharks the names and respect they deserve. Hear about Kaikea’s work with The Nature Conservancy, Conservation International, and Ka’upulehu Marine Life Advisory Committee.
Follow Kaikea on Instagram @kaikea_ainokea and watch his underwater Hawaii footage on his Vimeo channel!
Dr. Andy Nosal: Leading shark biologist
Podcast Episode #3
Andy is a shark scientist studying the biology and ecology of leopard sharks in Southern California. He is currently completing his postdoctoral work at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. As one of the world’s leading shark researchers, he most recently found that smell contributes largely to a shark’s sense of direction. As a great science communicator, Andy is also passionate about changing the way people perceive sharks.
Follow @andrewnosal on Twitter and learn more about Andy’s leopard shark research in this National Geographic article and this Scripps Institution of Oceanography article.
