354 - Media's role in conservation conflicts: American lobster fisheries and North Atlantic right whales with Dr. Marcus Reamer

This week, Elise (IG: @elisemobranchii) sits down with Dr. Marcus Reamer, a Lecturer at the University of Miami, to discuss his research on communication and media as an invisible and influential force in conservation. They focus on his exploration of the media portrayal of North Atlantic right whale conservation and conflicts between various stakeholder groups, namely, New England American lobster fishers. They also discuss how media is often overlooked as a tool for conservation, and how the language used to frame and shape our perceptions of complex conservation topics can either help or hinder efforts to create equitable solutions. His research asks us to take a step back from science and policy jargon, and instead explore the story being told around these complexities, and who is telling them, in order to better address conservation challenges.

Main Point: Conservation IS political.

Find Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mreamer/

Find Marcus' work here: https://www.marcusreamer.com/

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