Join Brooke as she reconnects with Brad Nahill, Co-Founder and President of SEE Turtles, to explore the latest developments in sea turtle and marine conservation. In this episode, Brad shares new challenges and successes from the field, updates on groundbreaking projects like Billion Baby Sea Turtles, and how conservation strategies differ across regions like Central America, Asia, and Africa. They also discuss the role of technology, including AI, in protecting marine biodiversity, the evolution of nonprofit funding models, and Brad’s vision for the future of SEE Turtles and global conservation. If you’re passionate about protecting our oceans and the incredible creatures that call them home, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Support
00:07 The Ancient Sea Turtles and Modern Threats
00:46 Meet Brad Nahill of SEE Turtles
01:12 Updates in Marine Conservation
01:43 SEE Turtles' Mission and Sponsorship
02:40 Reflecting on Past Conversations
03:47 Challenges and Wins in Sea Turtle Conservation
05:35 Global Efforts and Local Success Stories
11:26 Innovative Conservation Strategies
19:15 Billion Baby Sea Turtles Initiative
26:40 Expanding Conservation Efforts
27:57 Exciting Travel Plans for the Year
28:13 Challenges and Opportunities in Cuba
29:39 Popular Trips to Oaxaca
31:12 Record-Breaking Year and Future Plans
35:48 Innovative AI Solutions for Conservation
47:41 The Impact of Technology on Wildlife Conservation
51:41 Future Goals and Vision for SEE Turtles
56:15 Honoring a Legacy and Final Thoughts