In this episode of the award-winning Tybee Island Marine Science Center podcast, host Jessica Leigh Lebos is joined by marine campaigner Greg Reilly from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). They discuss the various efforts to protect the endangered North Atlantic Right whale, focusing on the implementation of AIS (Automatic Identification System) transceivers along the coast to alert vessels to slow down in whale habitats.
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They dive into the challenges of vessel strikes, the successes of the Station Keeper program, the importance of education and awareness, and the innovative technology used for whale conservation. The episode also touches on Greg's background in the Coast Guard and the broader conservation work of IFAW globally.
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