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Citizen Science Show#100 - STOP KILLING SHARKSFor our 100th episode of The Citizen Science Show Podcast, we brought together a group of passionate shark advocates to talk about an issue too few Australians know exists: our ongoing government-sponsored shark cull. Each of us has come to this work from different backgrounds—filmmaking, engineering, science communication—but we’re united by our dedication to the ocean and the species that call it home.So join our host, Ian (aka Captain Crackers), with special guests, Andre Borell, Ali Beikzadeh and Sarah Han-de-Beaux as we talk sharks. Also in the mix we have hosts Dani and Mark t...2025-06-091h 08
The Scuba GOAT PodcastAndre Borell: Shark Stop wetsuitsA little over three years ago I interviewed Andre Borell, director of Envoy: Shark Cull, a hard-hitting documentary highlighting the archaic shark mitigation systems employed by the Australian government throughout Queensland and New South Wales. The doco, narrated by Eric Banna, was initially aired exclusively on Stan and three years down the line has a much greater global audience through many other popular media streams including Netflix. During today's episode, I grab an update from Andre and an excellent insight into his latest project, the Shark Stop wetsuit. Now, in its second round of funding, the Shark S...2025-02-1553 min
Planet Pulse PacificAndre Borell - Shark Culling And Whale ConservationAndre Borell is not just a filmmaker and investor, he’s a catalyst for change and a maker of good trouble! We first chatted with Andre in season two of the podcast, hot on the heels of the release of Envoy: Shark Cull, a documentary that sheds light on the long-running ‘shark safety’ programs in place in QLD and NSW. In this episode, we catch up with Andre and delve into his work since the film’s debut, including the establishment of the Envoy Foundation and their recent annual reports. We revisit the critical importance of protecting sharks as a keysto...2024-04-1459 min
The Scuba GOAT PodcastLeonardo Guida - Australian Marine Conservation SocietyDr Leonardo Guida, shark scientist and shark conservation lead at the Australian Marine Conservation Society joins us in this episode to talk through a variety of topics ranging from personal experiences swimming and diving with our apex predators to the conservation efforts currently in place throughout Australia and across the globe.Leo is actively involved in many projects including the "Nets out now" call for shark nets to be removed throughout Australia, he .appeared in the documentary produced by Andre Borell Envoy Shark Cull which focuses on the subject. Leo emphasises the indiscriminate targeting that hails from t...2022-07-101h 24
Planet Pulse PacificWrap-Up 2021 - Personal Climate StoriesWe’ve been honoured to share some incredible wisdom and science with you this year, courtesy of our phenomenal guests. Last season we recapped with a look back at the year that was, but this season we thought we’d finish by bringing you the stories behind the science of climate change and humanity’s unsteady relationship with the natural world.The climate emergency is complex and emotive, but in certain ways, it’s also intangible and removed from our day-to-day lives. Whether we acknowledge it or not, this issue will touch us all. So how do we addre...2021-12-122h 45
PROTECTEnvoy -Shark Cull: A film on Australia's Outdated and Ineffective Shark Protection ProgramToday, a compelling film which documents Australia's outdated and ineffective shark protection program is out on Stan. Directed and produced by Andre Borell, Envoy - Shark Cull explores the history of shark nets and drumlines (baited hooks) in Queensland and NSW. Through these so called "protection" means, sharks and other marine life are being unnecessarily and cruelly caught and culled through the outdated use of nets in the water in a misguided attempt to promote human safety at beaches. Envoy provides a lineup of marine conservation experts, shark divers, shark bite survivors, activists and through s...2021-10-1122 min
Planet Pulse PacificAndre Borell - Envoy: Shark CullAndre Borell is a successful entrepreneur whose love of the ocean spurred him on to more recently add film director and producer to his already impressive CV. Andre is the filmmaker behind the new documentary Envoy: Shark Cull, which sheds light on the long-running ‘shark safety’ programs in place off of the Queensland and New South Wales coastlines.Narrated by Aussie actor Eric Bana and with interviews from some of the biggest names in ocean conservation, this documentary exposes the failings, deception and huge environmental costs of current shark control methods, and also educates viewers on the impo...2021-09-2659 min