Following on from our previous episode, this week we take a look at some of the work being done to help conserve tiger sharks (Galeocerdo cuvier) in the Aliwal Shoal area of South Africa. Project leader Vic Peddemors demonstrates the use of acoustic tags in his research on tigers and talks about some of his findings. Vic also raises the importance of conserving sharks on a global scale as opposed to small isolated projects. Our next podcast episode is due in two weeks and will be looking at the Dugongs of Abu Dhabi.
The Dugong is one of the ocean's most mysterious creatures. To learn more about these animals the Save Our Seas team went to Abu Dhabi in the UAE. Abu Dhabi is located on the Arabian Gulf where rich sea grass fields attract hundreds of Dugongs every year. In this episode we learn many interesting facts about Dugongs including what the actual difference is between a Dugong and a Manatee! Don't forget to come back in two weeks to see the next episode in which we will explore the rich marine wildlife around the Cocos Islands.
