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Apr 2021
33m 40s

Natalie Banks: Protecting Our Oceans

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About this episode
My guest on the podcast today is Natalie Banks, founder of Azraq, a  non-profit marine conservation organization run by volunteers and based in Dubai. She's joining me to discuss the work she does, the most immediate threats to our oceans, and how we can all play a part in the solution. https://azraqme.org/  
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