Shark Sperm Smuggler - Pablo García Salinas (FUNDACIÓN OCEANOGRÀFIC & AZUL MARINO)

In this episode of Wild and Unprotected, host Ethan Leaman speaks with Pablo García Salinas, a marine biologist and project director focused on shark conservation. They discuss Pablo's unique journey from a childhood fascination with dinosaurs to a career in marine biology, his experiences working with sharks, and the importance of education and communication in conservation efforts. The conversation also covers innovative programs for shark conservation, research on blue sharks, and the challenges of conducting marine research. Pablo shares a humorous and wild story about smuggling shark sperm for research, highlighting the lengths scientists go to for their work.

marine biology, shark conservation, education, communication, blue sharks, guitarfish, marine research, Pablo García Salinas, oceanographic, wildlife education