Episodes
Feb. 15, 2023
How to protect the ocean by answering comments that disagree with your content
I posted a short video on marine mammal captivity on Instagram, Tik Tok, and YouTube Shorts. To be honest, it was an experiment. I knew the video would be a bit controversial as the captivity of marine mammals content always tends to be this way. My...
Feb. 13, 2023
The 30 x 30 conservation goal is more than just a number
We are now in the decade of the ocean and you may or may not have heard of the term flying around that is supposed to help the oceans and lands and protect biodiversity. The term is 30 x 30. It means 196 nations have pledged to protect 30% of lands...
Feb. 10, 2023
Ways to make a decision on whether you should support whale and dolphin
Whale and dolphin captivity is quite a controversial issue as there are people who are advocating for the release of every captive orca, dolphin, seal, and sea lion (along with manatees) to improve their overall health and there are people who think...
Feb. 8, 2023
How to get over imposter syndrome
There are some great people in the marine conservation world that have the potential to do some great things in the field of marine science and conservation. They are intelligent, motivated, passionate, and talented in more than just the...
Feb. 6, 2023
Modern day Noah's Ark being built for Great Barrier Reef corals and their colonies
Corals are facing a ton of challenges in the form of human disturbances and the potential loss of corals and coral reefs will devastate 25% of the species that depend on reefs for their survival. But there are efforts to protect and restore...
Feb. 3, 2023
Chasing Impact with Finless Foods
Have you ever thought about whether your marine science/conservation/policy career is having the impact that you want on the ocean? For instance, I turned to podcasting about how to protect the ocean because I wanted to reach out to individual people...
Feb. 1, 2023
The real story about the shark bite off the coast of Mexico
It seems as though the media salivates any time there is a shark bite event and it's labelled as a shark attack that includes all the horrific details. The story reaffirms the fears many people have of sharks and demonizes them, but there is always a...
Jan. 30, 2023
Transparency in international fisheries registration is needed for better tracking
The major problem with battling overfishing on the high seas is that it is difficult to track vessels due to the lack of transparency in vessel registration. The results of a new study are hoping to change this problem by creating a global database of...
Jan. 27, 2023
No butts allowed on Florida beaches - cigarette butts that is
Sitting on a beach surrounded by sand and the ocean is probably one of the best feelings in the world. Travelers from all over the world flock to coastlines every year to lie on beaches and cool off in the adjacent ocean. However, there is nothing...
Jan. 25, 2023
Your social media message does not have to be special
There is so much content out there that is better produced, better audio, better video, and better communicated than mine, but I still have a following and listeners who say they love my content. I must admit, there are times that I want to up my game...
Jan. 23, 2023
Reef shark decline could also reduce coral reef health
The health of ocean habitats is a delicate balance of the presence of the right species and the proper conditions. When things are out of balance the health of habitats can be at stake. Coral reef habitats act as a host for a diverse amount of species...
Jan. 20, 2023
You can't throw out your clothes in this US State to help the oceans
Now that straws are banned in most places and single-use plastics are also on their way to being banned in many places it's time to move the focus on to other items...clothing. Don't you worry because I am not talking about a ban on clothing, but a...
Jan. 18, 2023
Eradicating rats from small islands can help the ocean
What would you think if I told you that conservationists and managers have improved the health of oceans and land on small islands by eradicating invasive rats? Researchers are now focusing on managing the biodiversity of the land-sea interaction on...
Jan. 16, 2023
US Government allowing Oil & Gas industry to operate in endangered whale's habitat in the Gulf of Mexico
When a government tells its people that it is opening up its coasts to oil and gas leasing like the Trump Administration did from 2016-2020, there are quite a few things that happen behind the scenes that we don't realize until it is too late and it...
Jan. 13, 2023
Just start your marine conservation journey
I did an interview recently on my other podcast that I cohost called Beyond Jaws with Guy Stevens who is the Founder of the Manta Trust. We talked about how he started studying manta rays after he received his Bachelor's Degree in Science. He just...
Jan. 11, 2023
Recent California floods can be attributed by specific climate change events
It's difficult to tell now but some of the heat waves that we have experienced over the past couple of years were thought to be impossible 50 or 60 years ago and we are now seeing natural disasters around the world that are being caused by two or more...
Jan. 9, 2023
Tourist numbers visiting Antarctica increase threatening the environment
Visiting Antarctica might be on your bucket list and it would be a fun thing to do, but is it in the best interest protecting its environment? That is the question that conservationists are asking after a noticeable increase in vessels visiting the...
Jan. 6, 2023
How I plan to protect the ocean in 2023
It's a new year and many creator-focused businesses are gearing up and executing plans for 2023, including myself. I've made some personal resolutions and business resolutions for this podcast and my business. My goal has always been to reach more...
Jan. 4, 2023
5 Ways to Speak Up For The Ocean in 2023
Are you looking to Speak Up For The Ocean in 2023? Then this episode is for you. I've been doing this podcasting thing for over 7.5 years and over that time I covered a lot of stories and I've seen various ways that people and organizations...
Jan. 2, 2023
People are mad at Director James Cameron for attending a dolphin show at an Avatar 2 Premieres in Japan
James Cameron, the famous director, was promoting his new movie, Avatar: the way of the water, which has a huge marine conservation message when he came under fire for attending one of the promotional premieres in Japan. The promotion included a...
Dec. 23, 2022
Speaking up for ocean justice and equity
For years now marine biologists, conservationists, NGOs, and governments have been working to protect the oceans in places all over the world. It would make sense that the projects would be about working altogether, especially with the people that...
Dec. 21, 2022
How to support Indigenous-led Conservation for Oceans
Ocean protection is a key tool in managing oceans and its resources and it requires the support of all ocean users, but the one group is often ignored or left out of the process that can play a key role in protecting the ocean effectively. Indigenous...
Dec. 19, 2022
Two new Northern Right Whale calves spotted off the coast of Georgia...but will more be spotted?
Northern right whales have been the subject of many conservation conversations over the past couple of months due to the decisions made around lobster and crab pot support for sustainability to protect the endangered species. Northern Right whales are...
Dec. 16, 2022
3 Ways to protect the ocean during the holidays
It's that time of year that is supposed to be one of the happiest times of the year. Students get a holiday for at least 2 weeks, people travel to see their families, and others stay local and make plans to meet up with friends who are home for a bit...