Understanding Marine Protected Areas

In this episode of Ocean Pod, Dr Nina Wootton and Professor Bronwyn Gillanders dive into the world of marine protected areas—parts of the ocean where human activities are carefully managed to protect marine life, habitats, and cultural values. They’re joined by Dr Shelley Paull, marine coordinator at the South Australian Department for Environment and Water (DEW), who shares her experience managing South Australia’s marine park network. From community engagement to climate change and cultural heritage, Shelley unpacks the vital role MPAs play in ocean conservation. In this episode we talk about Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries, you can find out more about this at https://www.emsau.org. Follow us on Instagram: @oceanpod Get in touch: nina.wootton@adelaide.edu.au