Hamish Jolly
Ocean Explorer | Pioneering Shark Conservation Technology
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Hamish Jolly is an Australian ocean explorer and conservationist who has dedicated his career to protecting threatened shark species. As co-founder of the Oceans Initiative, he has pioneered the development of smart drum lines and other innovative technologies to monitor and safeguard shark populations.
Jolly's TED talks have inspired millions with his passion for marine conservation and his work empowering coastal communities to sustainably coexist with apex predators. His keynotes offer audiences a firsthand look at the cutting edge of shark science and share proven strategies for balancing economic, environmental, and public safety concerns.
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A shark-deterrent wetsuit (and it's not what you think)
Hamish Jolly, an ocean swimmer in Australia, wanted a wetsuit that would deter a curious shark from mistaking him for a potential source of nourishment. (Which, statistically, is rare, but certainly a fate worth avoiding.) Working with a team of scientists, he and his friends came up with a fresh approach — not a shark cage, not a suit of chain-mail, but a sleek suit that taps our growing understanding of shark vision.
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