Ocean Ideas I EP 21 I Tooth or Dare: Why we fear sharks, forgive orcas, and forget polar bears
A shark bite happened. But public opinion shifted in a totally unexpected direction…And it wasn’t what researchers predicted.In this episode of Ocean Ideas: Tooth or Dare, Dr. Chris Pepin-Neff of the University of Sydney shares a surprising discovery from a real-world study in Cape Town - and what it reveals about how we assign blame after predator encounters.From orcas to polar bears to sharks, this episode explores:🔍 Why perception matters more than danger🌡️ How climate change is reshaping predator behaviour🧠 And how one simple question at an aquarium reduced shark fear by 30%🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube or Apple Podcasts to find out what the Cape Town study uncovered - and why it changes everything we think we know about “shark attacks.”Speaker: Dr. Chris Pepin-Neff, Associate Professor of Public Policy in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney.Filmed at Bondi Pavilion.Thank you Impressive Immersive Media for the visuals and audio.
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Ocean Ideas I EP 20 I Stepping up: Sustainable Solutions to Fashion's Fail
Fast fashion is flooding Australia - and we’re leading the world in the worst way.Aussies buy more new clothes per person than any other country. Most of it is made from fossil fuels. Bad for the planet, our oceans, and our health. But there’s hope. In this week’s Ocean Ideas Podcast, four trailblazers share real solutions - from circular design to AI and Aussie science breakthroughs. 👗Featuring:- Lisa Lake, UTS- Kit Willow, Fashion Designer- Christopher Hurren, Deakin University - Danielle Haj-Moussa, Main SequenceFilmed at the beautiful Bondi Pavilion.🎥 Brought to life by Impressive Immersive.
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Ocean Ideas I EP 19 I Supernatural Seadragons & Seahorses
✨ Dive into the world of Supernatural Seadragons and Seahorses! ✨These magical marine creatures captivate us with their otherworldly beauty - but did you know they’re also at the heart of vital conservation work in Sydney Harbour?🎧 Tune in to hear from the passionate scientists working to study and protect them. Described here as some of the most unique and charismatic creatures in the ocean - find out the best place in Sydney to spot them in the wild!Huge thanks to Mitchell Brennan from SIMS for hosting this inspiring panel with:🌊 Peter McGee, Underwater Research Group & UTS Fish Ecology Lab🌿 Jillian Chambers, SIMS/UTS🐠 Professor David Booth, UTSFilmed at the beautiful Bondi Pavilion.🎥 Brought to life by Impressive Immersive.
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Ocean Ideas I EP 18 I Young Ocean Crusaders: The Next Generation Saving Our Seas
🌊 Meet the young leaders fighting for our ocean's future! 🌍✨“The youth represent 100% of the future.” - Sophia Skarparis (AKA PlasticFreeSophia)In this powerful episode of Ocean Ideas, hear from passionate young changemakers who are standing up, speaking out, and taking action to protect our blue planet.🎙️ From launching national programs to taking the government to court in a groundbreaking climate case - these inspiring voices are proving that youth activism matters. 💪🔹 Kal Glanznig, Blue Minds🔹 Jessica Lane, Miss Earth 2024🔹 Daisy Jeffrey, Duty of Care CampaignerHosted by the ever-inspiring PlasticFreeSophia, this episode is a must-watch for anyone who believes in the power of young people to make waves.Special thanks to Impressive Immersive for the stellar audio and video quality. Filmed at Bondi Pavilion.
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Ocean Ideas I EP 17 I Life After Shark Nets: A Shark-Smart Future
What does a future without shark nets look like? 🦈 In this episode, we dive deep into shark-smart strategies that are making our beaches safer—for people and marine life.🎙️ Hear real stories, expert insights, and the urgent steps we need to take to drive political change.Plus, ever wondered what to do if you come face to face with a shark? Stick around for a hot tip from Jason! 🎧 Hosted by Robin Mellon, CEO of Better SydneyWith special guests:🔹 Lawrence Chlebeck, Humane World for Animals🔹 Jason Iggleden, Drone Shark App🔹 Brylee Robinson, Nets Out Now CoalitionSpecial thanks to Impressive Immersive for the stellar audio and video quality. Filmed at Bondi Pavilion.
The Ocean Ideas Podcast is a series of recorded solo talks and panels from the Ocean Lovers Festival "Ocean Lovers Talks" program as well as the panel discussions from the annual Blue Solutions Summit. Podcasts release weekly so be sure to follow so you don't miss out.
Special thanks to Impressive Immersive for delivering great audio and video quality across all events.
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