Episode 7: Unsustainable Shark Traditions in T&T

“The reality is this - a shark snatch out of the waters of T&T affects fisheries in the US, and a shark snatched out of the waters in Indonesia affects fisheries in South Korea because sharks are migratory species and the entire ocean is their home.”
In this conversation I chat with my friend and fellow activist La Tisha Parkinson from Trinidad and Tobago. She has a passion for people and this passion has driven all her efforts in life as she simply wants to ensure everyone can live their best lives. This has led to her working with various organizations over the years and supporting many causes. As an island girl however, the oceans have always been close to her heart, and she has chosen to work her magic at the intersection of education and ocean conservation.
In this episode we discuss her Action for the Oceans campaign developed for this year’s World Oceans Day with Peace Boat US and Pendulum. Her campaign is centered around changing unsustainable shark consumption patterns in Trinidad and Tobago. We dive into T&T’s popular beach food (bake and shark) and explore the current status of the country's  shark populations. Feel free to check out La Tisha’s campaign and follow her on Instagram!