How Do Aquatic Tags Work?

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Researches have been tagging animals for a very long time, but the tags that they use are made by just a handful of companies. We've been working with some other collaborators that are also in the conservation technology space to develop these sorts of tags. Later this year is just casually heading to belise and antarctica to tag sharks and sperm whales,. Just in case you need like, a dream job for your vision board.

THIS IS UPLIFTING, I PROMISE. And it might just make you switch careers. As a bookend to last week's Oceanology episode, Conservation Technologist Shah Selbe chats about saving the planet with some well-intentioned technology. Wind turbines, solar cars, and all the ways in which sensors, drones, recycled smartphones and real-time data reporting can help conserve species, spaces and communities that are threatened. Hear inspiring tales of travel, art, adventure and putting engineering to good use from a former rocket-science turned professional do-gooder.

Also discussed: crocodile astrology, fishing vests and hippo power displays.

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