Month: January 2025

194: Pink Salmon Invasion on Norwegian Rivers with Jude Isabella

A rocky river with small waterfalls flowing through an autumn landscape in Finnmark, Norway. The scene is framed by birch trees with golden-yellow leaves, whilst rugged mountains form the backdrop. The river cascades over dark bedrock, creating white rapids. Photo by Arvid Høidahl on Unsplash.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/42CLzA0rIjVKUvpE27eTPf What happens when Pacific salmon invade Atlantic waters? How does a Soviet-era experiment from the 1950s continue to impact Norwegian rivers today? We’re answering these questions in conversation with Jude Isabella, founder and editor-in-chief of Hakai Magazine, and author of multiple books including Salmon: A Scientific Memoir. This episode was inspired by her three-week … Continue reading 194: Pink Salmon Invasion on Norwegian Rivers with Jude Isabella →

193: Human-Wildlife Conflict – Romanian Bears and African Elephants with Jens Ulrik Høgh

Bear on the side of the road at the Transfagarasan road in Arges county, Romania. Photo by Fermoar.ro on Unsplash

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2OI5ygBsMnCQZUFjNAhnIe Can hunting be an effective way to manage human-wildlife conflict? What happens when well-intentioned wildlife protection measures backfire? I spoke with Jens Ulrik Høgh, a Scandinavian hunting journalist, to find answers to these questions through the lens of Romania's bear management crisis. When hunting was banned in 2016 under pressure from animal rights groups, … Continue reading 193: Human-Wildlife Conflict – Romanian Bears and African Elephants with Jens Ulrik Høgh →

Conservation and Science 2024 Recap

This image appears to be a podcast cover or thumbnail for "Tommy's Outdoors Conservation and Science" podcast. It features text in white against a dark green background, with "2024 RECAP" as the main focal point in large text in the center. The title "TOMMY'S OUTDOORS CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE" appears at the top, with "PODCAST" at the bottom. The word "AND" between "CONSERVATION" and "SCIENCE" is accented with yellow/gold lines above and below it. The design is clean and professional, using a bold, modern typography style

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YXjcJOfmY0p9DdJJZ6kWa If you're new to the podcast or would like to refresh your memory of last year's episodes, here's a recap of all the episodes from 2024. Which was your favourite? Reply to this email and let me know. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqQxthEE6U8