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the conduit to scientists and specialists that empowers people to protect whales, dolphins and porpoises, their cultures and their homes.
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| episode 15: 2007 October 04 |
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E15: Protecting habitat, protecting home
 Whales-online speaks with Erich Hoyt, an author, conservationist and scientist who has a unique gift of blending conservation with compelling writing. We sought Erich’s insights about the development of protected area design for whales, dolphins and porpoises and to discuss his important book Marine Protected Areas for Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises.
Erich’s work has brought the value of whales, dolphins and porpoises as a focus for protected area design to the fore and made the science of this area accessible to governments and park managers around the world.
His work has most importantly made us all aware that whales, dolphins and porpoises need their homes, and they need these areas to be safe harbors in what is an increasingly dangerous and degraded ocean.
Episode tags - Erich Hoyt, marine protected areas, whale, dolphin, porpoise, wildlife, protection
Photo credit - Erich Hoyt.
 Book Reviews
The definitive account of the status and protection of cetaceans -- a well-written and interesting work on an important subject, accessible to both experts and general readers. Edward O Wilson, Harvard University, and winner of the Pulitzer Prize.
Multiple strategies are needed to reverse the decline of whales and dolphins, and one of these is creating protected areas for them. Renowned writer and leading authority on whale watching Erich Hoyt takes us on a fascinating journey across the complex and uncharted world of protected areas for cetaceans. This highly informative book will become a source of inspiration and understanding for the decision-maker as well as for the layperson, and an exhaustive repository of information and references for the specialist. Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara, IUCN/SSC Cetacean Specialist Group and ICRAM, Rome |
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| Presenter: Margi Prideaux |
| Posted: 2007 October 04 |
| Duration: 19:11 |
| File size: 6.7Mg |
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