Our lab leader, Ana Sequeira, featured on ScienceCast - a Science Podcast

Our lab leader, Associate Professor Ana Sequeira, was recently featured on ScienceCast (Episode 27, Season 4), a Portuguese-language science communication podcast, where she discussed how her research has evolved to focus on helping protect some of the ocean's most iconic animals, including whales, sharks, dugongs and sea turtles.

In the episode, Ana discusses her journey from Portugal to Australia and how a fascination with the ocean led her to a career in marine ecology. She explains how researchers use tracking technologies to reveal animal movements across vast ocean regions, and why understanding where these animals travel, feed and reproduce is essential for their conservation. The conversation also explores why studying these animals is important, particularly in the face of the global threats currently affecting marine megafauna, and highlights the importance of international cooperation in protecting migratory species.

The episode offers an engaging look at the science of marine megafauna conservation from an Australian perspective and showcases the research that underpins efforts to protect some of the ocean’s most iconic species. It is a fantastic opportunity for Portuguese-speaking audiences to learn more about marine ecology, animal tracking and the role of science in supporting ocean conservation.

A special thank you to Vasco Trigo, science journalist and presenter of ScienceCast, for the thoughtful discussion and for creating a platform that brings scientists and their research closer to the public.

The full episode of ScienceCast is available on YouTube and can be watched here.