The Scuba GOAT Podcast

Jonathan Clark - Apex Harmony, Sea Shepherd - S01 E15

April 18, 2021 Matt Waters / Jonathan Clark Season 1 Episode 15
Jonathan Clark - Apex Harmony, Sea Shepherd - S01 E15
The Scuba GOAT Podcast
More Info
The Scuba GOAT Podcast
Jonathan Clark - Apex Harmony, Sea Shepherd - S01 E15
Apr 18, 2021 Season 1 Episode 15
Matt Waters / Jonathan Clark

Sea Shepherd is an international, non-profit marine conservation organization that campaigns to defend, conserve and protect the world’s oceans.  Jonathan Clark is the Coordinator of Sea Shepherd's Apex Harmony Campaign in Queensland, Australia. 

During this episode, Jonathan talks to Matt about the methods used in Australia to control shark numbers focusing on the Queensland and New South Wales coastline.  Explaining the two main methods, Drumlines and shark nets, Jono goes into detail as to how these pieces of equipment are used and the indiscriminate killing of marine life that occurs because of their presence.  Developed and introduced decades ago, the drumlines and shark nets are simply designed to kill, however, they do leave many people with the belief that they aid in the safety of surfers and bathers alike.  Quite the contrary.  Even more so when we hear of the variety of marine life being caught up and killed by these systems.  Dolphins, Turtles, Rays and even Humpback Whales are also in danger of being culled indiscriminately. 

Further topics of discussion include an Australian documentary soon to be released - Envoy Shark Cull - Directed by Andre Borrell, the documentary draws on 7 years of covert footage, it is narrated by Eric Bana and features Sea Shepherd along with a number of well-known conservationists.  The adversity Jono and his teams face when filming and photographing the wildlife caught in nets and on lines.

Listen in for the truth's about the control methods currently in use, the facts and figures, opinions about the contractors used to maintain them and the obvious more modern options to improve the archaic systems currently in place. 

Further links:

Sea Shepherd Australia

Operation Apex Harmony

Apex Harmony Campaign on Facebook

#netsoutnow is a common tag for the Australian campaign.

Sea Shepherd survives on donations no matter how small, should you wish to support their projects please use this link to make a donation or visit the online store to purchase some merch. 

Have some thing to share with us? Flick us a Text Message now.

Support the Show.



SUPPORT - Have you enjoyed the episode? I would LOVE a 5-star review via your favourite streaming platform. It helps with promoting the show & increases its reach.

FEEDBACK - I love to get feedback and there are several ways available to you:

  1. Leave a comment
  2. Use the Contact Form on the website tabs up top
  3. Send me a DM via social media

PROSPECTIVE GUESTS - 🎙️ Do you want to appear on the show? Click on the "Guest Registration" link in the Navigation bar.

MUSIC (legend!): Forever Young by AudioCoffee | https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Show Notes

Sea Shepherd is an international, non-profit marine conservation organization that campaigns to defend, conserve and protect the world’s oceans.  Jonathan Clark is the Coordinator of Sea Shepherd's Apex Harmony Campaign in Queensland, Australia. 

During this episode, Jonathan talks to Matt about the methods used in Australia to control shark numbers focusing on the Queensland and New South Wales coastline.  Explaining the two main methods, Drumlines and shark nets, Jono goes into detail as to how these pieces of equipment are used and the indiscriminate killing of marine life that occurs because of their presence.  Developed and introduced decades ago, the drumlines and shark nets are simply designed to kill, however, they do leave many people with the belief that they aid in the safety of surfers and bathers alike.  Quite the contrary.  Even more so when we hear of the variety of marine life being caught up and killed by these systems.  Dolphins, Turtles, Rays and even Humpback Whales are also in danger of being culled indiscriminately. 

Further topics of discussion include an Australian documentary soon to be released - Envoy Shark Cull - Directed by Andre Borrell, the documentary draws on 7 years of covert footage, it is narrated by Eric Bana and features Sea Shepherd along with a number of well-known conservationists.  The adversity Jono and his teams face when filming and photographing the wildlife caught in nets and on lines.

Listen in for the truth's about the control methods currently in use, the facts and figures, opinions about the contractors used to maintain them and the obvious more modern options to improve the archaic systems currently in place. 

Further links:

Sea Shepherd Australia

Operation Apex Harmony

Apex Harmony Campaign on Facebook

#netsoutnow is a common tag for the Australian campaign.

Sea Shepherd survives on donations no matter how small, should you wish to support their projects please use this link to make a donation or visit the online store to purchase some merch. 

Have some thing to share with us? Flick us a Text Message now.

Support the Show.



SUPPORT - Have you enjoyed the episode? I would LOVE a 5-star review via your favourite streaming platform. It helps with promoting the show & increases its reach.

FEEDBACK - I love to get feedback and there are several ways available to you:

  1. Leave a comment
  2. Use the Contact Form on the website tabs up top
  3. Send me a DM via social media

PROSPECTIVE GUESTS - 🎙️ Do you want to appear on the show? Click on the "Guest Registration" link in the Navigation bar.

MUSIC (legend!): Forever Young by AudioCoffee | https://www.audiocoffee.net/