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Living with Sharks: Shark Ecotourism, Conservation and Coexistence with Dr Gonzalo Araujo | S2E2

<p>Can ecotourism help sharks, or are we sometimes getting it wrong?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Series 2, host Mark Stokes-Packer speaks with<b> Dr Gonzalo Araujo</b>, Founder and Director of MARECO Marine Research and Conservation Foundation. Together, they explore what shark ecotourism really means, how it differs from ordinary wildlife tourism, and why the details matter.</p><p></p><p>Gonzalo explains why good ecotourism should benefit sharks, local communities, and the wider marine environment. But he also looks at the risks. What happens when shark behaviour is changed? When does provisioning or overcrowding become a problem? And how do we decide where the line is between a positive wildlife encounter and one that causes harm?</p><p></p><p>This episode also looks at codes of conduct, tourist responsibility, local management, and why the same species may need different rules in different parts of the world. From Whale Sharks in Australia to Blue Sharks in the UK, Gonzalo shows why there is no one-size-fits-all answer.</p><p></p><p>Please like, share, subscribe, and leave a comment. If you have a question about Living with Sharks, drop it below and we can answer it in a future episode. Or email <a rel=“noopener noreferrer nofollow” href=“mailto:mark@sharktrust.org” target=“_blank”>mark@sharktrust.org</a></p><p></p><p>Follow Dr Gonzalo Araujo:<br /><a rel=“noopener noreferrer nofollow” href=“https://www.mareco.org.uk/home” target=“_blank”>MARECO website</a><br /><a rel=“noopener noreferrer nofollow” href=“https://www.instagram.com/mareco_org/” target=“_blank”>MARECO Instagram</a><br />Gonzo’s <a rel=“noopener noreferrer nofollow” href=“https://www.instagram.com/gonzo_araujo/” target=“_blank”>Instagram</a></p><p></p><p>Follow the Shark Trust:<br /><a rel=“noopener noreferrer nofollow” href=“https://www.instagram.com/thesharktrust/” target=“_blank”>Instagram</a><br /><a rel=“noopener noreferrer nofollow” href=“https://www.facebook.com/thesharktrust” target=“_blank”>Facebook</a><br /><a rel=“noopener noreferrer nofollow” href=“https://www.linkedin.com/company/shark-trust/” target=“_blank”>LinkedIn</a></p><p>Support our work by becoming a member, adopting a shark, donating, or taking part in our citizen science projects. You can do all of this by visiting <a rel=“noopener noreferrer nofollow” href=“http://sharktrust.org” target=“_blank”>sharktrust.org</a></p><p></p><p>Series 2 sponsored by <a rel=“noopener noreferrer nofollow” href=“https://surfears.com/” target=“_blank”>SurfEars.</a><br />Artwork by <a rel=“noopener noreferrer nofollow” href=“https://www.rev01.studio/” target=“_blank”>rev.01 Studio.</a><br />Video and sound editing by Louis Hogan.<br />Research and planning by Cat Gordon and Mark Stokes-Packer.</p><p></p><p>Thank you for listening to the Shark Trust Podcast!<br /><br />Our short-documentary <a rel=“noopener noreferrer nofollow” href=“https://youtu.be/vJ8g8Fjv9GI” target=“_blank”>“Living with Sharks: in the Bahamas”</a> is available on YouTube.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Shark Ecotourism<br />00:27 Meet Dr Gonzalo Araujo<br />08:29 What Is Ecotourism?<br />10:13 Can Ecotourism Help Sharks?<br />13:10 Why Shark Tourism Works in Some Places and Not Others<br />15:02 Risks of Shark Tourism<br />19:03 How Tourism Can Change Shark Behaviour<br />24:15 Where Is the Red Line?<br />28:25 Animal Welfare and Ecosystem Function<br />29:36 Provisioning, Conditioning, and Long-Term Impacts<br />33:29 Codes of Conduct and Blue Shark Tourism<br />41:07 Creating Codes of Conduct with Operators<br />43:26 What Makes a Good Code of Conduct?<br />45:04 Enforcement, Licensing, and Responsibility<br />50:26 Planning Ahead for Shark Recovery<br />53:15 How to Choose Responsible Shark Tourism<br />57:13 Gonzalo’s Favourite Shark<br />59:30 Where to Find Gonzalo and MARECO</p>