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Spearfactor #010: Biologist and Spearo Chris Okamoto
About this episode
Chris Okamoto
On this episode of Spearfactor today’s guest is Chris Okamoto. He is a marine biologist who works at Cabrillo Marine aquarium in San Pedro and he’s also one of the founders of www.spearingforum.com . The idea behind his form is to have a ethical and professional learning environment where veterans and beginners alike can share information. There’s a ton of information on Seabass, both Black and White, and crazy stories with great white sharks so I hope you enjoy!
Find Chris on Youtube and Instagram @oakpwr
For more information on Cabrillo Marine Aquarium visit their Website at https://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org
Intro and background
1:50-5:40
Top Experiences Diving
5:40-9:30
Marine Biology and how it benefits your spearfishing
9:30-11:10
Hunting White Sea Bass gear and tips
11:10-21:35
Great White Shark Stories
21:35-35:22
Spearfishing Goals
35:25-37:19
Trips, Past and future
37:19-43:45
Black Sea Bass Project
43:45-51:31
Conservation Topics, Biologist & Divers
51:31-1:00:15
Why we don’t buy fish
1:00:15-1:02:20
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