Video: Sharks in Belize – Changing Attitudes

Video of a presentation by Wildlife Conservation Society's Rachel Graham on changing people's attitudes toward sharks in Belize.



Presentation by Wildlife Conservation Society’s Rachel Graham on changing people’s attitudes toward sharks in Belize. Graham speaks about the need for public awareness, economic arguments, pride and international standing as well as a sense of ownership of resources to create a long-term conservation ethic and achieve conservation wins.

Previous related posts on Green Antilles: Video: Where have Belize’s sharks gone? and Video: Dr. Rachel Graham wins international conservation award for her work to protect Belize’s sharks.

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