16. Does Anyone Care if Sharks Become Extinct? | ft. Andy Cornish

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Are sharks and rays facing extinction? Dive into a riveting conversation with marine conservation expert and Cornerstone Strategies (Hong Kong) founder, Andy Cornish.

In this episode we'll uncover the urgent challenges these majestic creatures are up against. From the impact of overfishing to the controversial shark fin trade, we explore the critical role sharks and rays play in marine ecosystems and discuss potential solutions to protect them. Will we be fortunate enough to witness the existence of sharks and manta rays in the generations to come? Listen now for an eye-opening discussion shedding light on the pressing need for shark conservation. 

(00:00) - Introduction and Conservation Experience

(00:48) - Human Fascination and Threats to Sharks

(03:48) - Importance of Sharks in Marine Ecosystems

(05:36) - Making People Care about Shark Conservation

(10:39) - Encounters with Sharks and Conservation Efforts

(13:51) - Threats to Sharks and Rays

(14:36) - Causes of Disappearance

(15:31) - Fishing Gear Impact

(17:43) - International Meat Trade

(21:19) - Conservation Strategies

(27:13) - Flaws in the Fishing System

(28:09) - Progress in Shark Fin Consumption

(29:52) - Sharp Decline in Shark Species

(31:11) - Individual Action for Conservation

(36:45) - Cloning Extinct Species

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