Aquarium Conservation, Modeling Behaviors, and Program Accessibility with Jaclyn Wegner

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On today’s episode, we talk with Jaclyn Wegner, Director of Conservation Action at Shedd Aquarium about Aquarium Conservation, Modeling Behaviors, and Program Accessibility.  Read her full bio below.

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Showtimes: 
1:53  Nic & Laura discuss nostalgic foods
8:17  Interview with Jaclyn Wegner starts
10:14  Aquarium conservation
21:21  Modeling behaviors
31:54  Program accessibility
37:33  Field Notes

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Connect with Jaclyn Wegner at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclynnwegner

Guest Bio:
Jaclyn Wegner is the Director of Conservation Action at Shedd Aquarium where her team mobilizes individuals, communities and businesses to take action through restoring local wetlands and rivers, sourcing sustainably-sourced seafood, tackling the plastic pollution crisis, and more. Jaclyn has led conservation action efforts at Shedd since 2014 and has worked on environmental programming since 2006. She has a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in education.

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller