Episode 238: Bye Bye Bluefin Tuna

Episode 238: Bye Bye Bluefin Tuna

While tuna is a fish many eat around the world, these fish are heading towards extinction. This is especially true of the most prized Bluefin Tuna. In fact, one 600 lb. Bluefin Tuna sold for $3 million USD at a market in Japan making this fish one highly sought after. The result is, Bluefin Tuna now number only 3.3% of their historic population. This is also distressing because tuna are some of the most unique and amazing fish in our world's oceans. They exhibit especially unique physiology and behaviors not observed in other fish. This week we take a deep dive (pun intended) into the world of tuna, with a particular focus on the Bluefin Tuna. The good news is, conservation efforts are being made around the world to not only protect Bluefin Tuna, but the other tuna species. We have so much to learn about our oceans and all the species that inhabit it. For one cup of "good" coffee a month you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With your support we were recently able to send money to the American Cetacean Society and Project Coyote conservation groups. We also offer bonus episodes and supporter only content. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. You can also visit our website HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 310: Swans Love for Life

Episode 310: Swans Love for Life

Swans are such an iconic bird. They inhabit many waterways around the world and are beloved by many. This week we talk about swans, and especially focus on the Trumpeter Swan. Hunted to near extinctio...

14 Dec 20221h 13min

Episode 309: Llama , Nah, It's a Guanaco

Episode 309: Llama , Nah, It's a Guanaco

Native to South America, the Guanaco is a close relative to the domestic Llama. One of the questions we answer this week is, are Llamas just domesticated Guanacos? Tune in to fine out. These wild came...

7 Dec 20221h 21min

Episode 308: Spix's Macaw Coming Back

Episode 308: Spix's Macaw Coming Back

One of the world's most endangered birds the Spix's Macaw, or also known as the Little Blue Macaw, is starting to make a comeback. The plight of the Spix's Macaw was highlighted in the popular childre...

30 Nov 20221h 18min

Episode 307: Surprisingly Venomous Slow Loris

Episode 307: Surprisingly Venomous Slow Loris

One of our distant cousins, the Slow Loris, is actually one of the extremely rare venomous mammals on the planet. Sadly, each of the species of Slow Loris are heading towards extinction. We have so mu...

23 Nov 20221h 11min

Episode 306: Behemoths of the Sea, Blue Whales

Episode 306: Behemoths of the Sea, Blue Whales

An oldie but goody! It is amazing how much we have grown with your help these past few years. We are bringing Blue Whales back to your attention as we continue to highlight the oceans this week. From ...

16 Nov 20221h 21min

Episode 305: Planting a Million Corals w/Dr. David Vaughan

Episode 305: Planting a Million Corals w/Dr. David Vaughan

Our coral reef ecosystems are crashing all over the planet. Conservation heroes like Dr. David Vaughan are doing everything they can through their research and activities in helping us stave off this ...

14 Nov 20221h 10min

Episode 304: Corals Are Critical to Our Oceans

Episode 304: Corals Are Critical to Our Oceans

We are rereleasing an older episode to highlight the true danger we see of our coral reefs around the world. With the continued news that coral reef bleaching is still being seen around the world, we ...

9 Nov 20221h 18min

Episode 303: Bush Dog Researchers Dr. Karen DeMatteo & Alice Clark

Episode 303: Bush Dog Researchers Dr. Karen DeMatteo & Alice Clark

As promised, we tracked them down! We are super excited to welcome Bush Dog Researchers Dr. Karen DeMatteo & Alice Clark. Dr. DeMatteo is a faculty member at Washington University in Saint Louis and i...

2 Nov 20221h 16min

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