Since 1992, Pinto Abalone populations have declined over 92%. This species had deep cultural and ecological significance to PNW environments, and is critical to maintaining aquatic environments, inlcuding kelp beds.

Today, we speak to Eileen Bates from Puget Sound Restoration Fund and Kathleen Sowul from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to learn about the collaborative efforts to save this keystone species.

Side note: the smashing of urchins is unadvised. Even if you really want to. Please drop those hammers.

To learn more about Puget Sound Restoration Fund, visit their website:https://restorationfund.org/

To learn more about WDFW: https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/species/haliotis-kamtschatkana

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Also you should really label all your gear!

Because one never knows when you lose your Underwater Camera in Seattle only for it to travel 800+ miles north to Alaska.

Yes this story is real. And its the story on today's episode.

featuring Ashley from Jade Scuba Adventures!

Check them out on their website https://jadescubaadventures.com/

And for more about Hawaiian efforts to protect sharks

https://forthefishes.org/hawaiisharks/

https://sharkstewards.org/wire-leaders-on-longline-ban-takes-effect-may-31-to-protect-pacific-sharks/

https://oneoceanhawaii.com/blog-one-ocean/2023/9/29/shark-protection-laws-in-hawaii-and-beyond

https://blog.nwf.org/2020/10/native-hawaiian-cultural-practices-are-vital-to-protecting-the-native-species-and-ecosystems-of-hawaii-nei/

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Welcome to a special episode guest starring Formerly Homeless Photographer Matthew Sullivan!

Dive in for an underwater photographer's dream episode… We chat about ideal ISO, what makes an award winning photo, scuba diving spiders, and answer the ultimate question….

Are more megapixels better?

And so much more!

Check out Formerly Homeless Photographer on Instagram

@formerlyhomelessphotographer

And on his website

https://www.9milesnorth.com/

Watch Matthew Sullivan and Alex Mustard on the Underwater Photography Show!

https://www.youtube.com/@UWPhotoShow

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