• Episode 6: Halloween Part 2: Bringing Light Out of the Shadows with Valerie Tovar

  • Oct 22 2024
  • Length: 54 mins
  • Podcast

Episode 6: Halloween Part 2: Bringing Light Out of the Shadows with Valerie Tovar

  • Summary

  • In this insightful episode, Jessica Morgenthal sits down with Val Tovar, the Director of Ocean Conservation at Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Val shares her passion for ocean conservation and sheds light on the key threats facing sea turtles and marine life. From fishing and boating interactions to marine debris, Val explains Loggerhead's comprehensive initiatives to tackle these challenges. She also highlights the global connection of ocean currents and how marine debris can travel vast distances, such as octopus traps from West Africa ending up on Florida beaches. Val emphasizes the importance of community-driven conservation efforts, from beach cleanups to educating anglers and boaters on how to protect marine life.
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