Episode 3

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6th Sep 2022

Erin Keenan: Protecting Northern Waters

In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Erin Keenan shares insight into the effort to protect marine wildlife in Northern Canada as manager of Arctic Marine Conservation at World Wildlife Fund (1:27). She details some of the threats posed to Arctic marine wildlife (3:20) and how they affect the people of nearby communities (6:28). Erin explains how the WWF works to keep a healthy relationship with Inuit communities (8:33) before offering some positive outlook on the present and future of marine conservation in Canada (11:32).

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The Root & STEM Podcast
Root & STEM explores issues and storytelling with artists, journalists, teachers and communities engaged in STEAM-focused projects. Hear their unique stories, learn about new technologies, and discover how science, technology, engineering, arts, and math are enabling change for communities across Canada.