Voices for Conservation
Voices for Conservation is a podcast series highlighting the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium community members and the conservation issues that matter to them. We focus on learning about our team members to build understanding and belonging. Voices for Conservation is hosted by the Volunteer Engagement team at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Voices for Conservation
Learning about Shark Conservation with Cindy K.
On this episode of Voices for Conservation, Stacey and Philina chat about the Shark and Ray SAFE, Sharks and Rays Awareness Day, and how we can support oceanic sharks. Stacey also chats with Aquarist Cindy K. about how PDZA cares for our sharks and contributes to Zebra shark conservation efforts.
Resources
Article for AZA Connect 2020 https://www.aza.org/connect-stories/stories/zebra-shark-conservation
ReShark https://www.reshark.org/star-project
Raja Ampat Research & Conservation Centre https://stichting-rarcc.org/star-project/
Mongabay (journal organization) – article about Zebra sharks and the StAR project: https://news.mongabay.com/2024/04/rewilding-program-ships-eggs-around-the-world-to-restore-raja-ampat-zebra-sharks/
The Shark Trust: https://www.sharktrust.org/
Take the Big Shark Pledge! https://www.sharktrust.org/bigsharkpledge