• Flapper skate: the little known giant of the sea

  • Oct 14 2024
  • Length: 35 mins
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Flapper skate: the little known giant of the sea

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  • They are giants of the sea in northern Europe, yet not many people have heard of them, let alone seen any...
    The flapper skate, considered critically endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, is faring relatively well within a Marine Protected Area off the west coast of Scotland, but the future for the wider population looks more bleak.

    In this episode, we speak to experts Dr Steven Benjamins of SAMS and Dr Jane Dodd of NatureScot to find out more about this secretive skate. Hear about their their world-first discovery about the species, and their assessments of what the future might hold for its survival.

    The Ocean Explorer podcast is produced by the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), an ocean research institute and partner of UHI based in Oban.
    In each episode, we take a deep dive into marine science topics with SAMS scientists and special guests.
    Interested in working or studying with us, or helping with our work? Visit www.sams.ac.uk to find out more.
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