{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/6a4a3a20ecd1239143ed82a4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Using Data to Protect Whales & Dolphins - Simon Berrow, IWDG","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/1783249652166-d0e62291-66e2-48b7-8424-8ebd4e3b031f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Simon Berrow is the CEO and founder of the <a href=\"https://iwdg.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Irish Whale and Dolphin Group</a>. This charity does phenomenal work researching the abundant marine life we have in our coastal waters. Make sure to<a href=\"https://iwdg.ie/get-involved/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> get involved</a> with them in any capacity you can, and stay up to date with them on Instagram<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/irishwhaleanddolphingroup/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> @theirishwhaleanddolphingroup</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nSh6j2Qbi7wUxhJOGgLpPR00RBJbHbA5A8f2Fxi8Wlk/edit?usp=drivesdk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for the sample letter &amp; TD email addresse</a>s - email BEFORE JULY 8TH 2026!</p><p>Tickets to <a href=\"https://www.antain.ie/event/goldilocks-and-the-3-planets/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Golidlocks and the 3 Planets</a></p><p><br></p><p>As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bookofleavespodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/cearacarney.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Sky </a>or <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/bookofleavespodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Support via <a href=\"https://www.vinted.com/member/241932278\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Vinted</a>, <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=18813189\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Patreon</a> / <a href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BOOKOFLEAVES\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Me A Coffee</a> or my short film crowdfundr is <a href=\"https://crowdfundr.com/lovepotion\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here 💕</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Time stamps:</strong></p><ul><li>[03:30] Simon introduces himself and shares his story into marine science</li><li>[11:15] The importance of knowing our marine life so we can protect it – and what species rely on Irish waters</li><li>[19:10] &nbsp;The man-made problems that challenge the lives of whales and dolphins</li><li>[22:00] A scientific stance on bottom trawling</li><li>[26:50] The specific goals of the IWDG</li><li>[34:30] What top down changes need to happen to s</li><li>[41:00] Ways in which members of the public can help IWDG</li><li>[48:30] Simon’s favourite win for marine life</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also mentioned:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.cousteau.org/know/inventions/aqua-lung/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jacques Cousteau</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.hans-hass.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hans Hass</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.saveoursprat.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Save Our Sprat campaign</a></p><p><a href=\"https://ioln.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Irish Ocean Literacy Network</a></p>","author_name":"Ceara Carney "}