Episodes
Aug. 3, 2022
Are celebrities contributing too much Greenhouse gases via their private jet flights?
A news article revealed that Kylie Jenner uses her private jet to fly 17 minutes to do daily chores such as grocery shopping to avoid traffic in LA. A sustainability firm based in the UK dug deeper to produce a list of the worst private jet offenders...
Aug. 1, 2022
Do Greenland sharks frequent the Caribbean Sea?
A Greenland shark was found in the Caribbean Sea, surprising the science world and it begs the overall question: Have they always been there? But more research is needed to answer a number of questions. It also reminds us all that we know nothing of...
July 29, 2022
Where to find local scientists to follow to find out information on science and conservation issues
Three episodes ago, I discussed how to speak up for the ocean if you are not a scientist. I suggested following specific scientists on social media to get accurate and recent science and conservation information. I had a few people contact me over...
July 27, 2022
Discovery puts man in a clear plastic tub in the ocean; attracts big white shark; and, is surprised when the shark bites the clear tub to grab the human
Every year I go into Shark Week with a positive mindset in hope that it will provide some great programs and some great cinematography and I would like to hope that it won't play into the fear-mongering, but that was not the case for the first news...
July 25, 2022
Shark Week is a great time to discuss shark science and conservation...here's how
Shark week is back and over this week you will see some great shots of different species of sharks and some interesting behaviours, but you probably won't see much talk on the conservation of sharks and you might hear some misinformation on the...
July 20, 2022
Use these 3 steps to speak up for the ocean if you are not a scientist
Science plays an important part in understanding the trends in the ocean whether they are positive or negative and scientists also are critical in communicating their work so people can be aware of the trends, but people think that only scientists can...
July 18, 2022
Can the Mississippi Delta be re-engineered to save it?
The Mississippi Delta is one powerful river that drains a large portion of the rivers in the US and two provinces in Canada, yet there are few people who know how powerful the river can be and how the land at the mouth of the Mississippi changes...
July 15, 2022
Are people learning to love sharks so much that they could harm them
Sharks have had a bad reputation for decades that have lead to their harm and lack of protection for a long time, but more videos and articles are surfacing that include love for sharks. But could all of this love be dangerous for shark populations as...
July 13, 2022
Lessons in science communication that I learned from Forrest Galante
I recently had the opportunity to interview wildlife science communicator, Forrest Galante, for my other podcast I cohost called Beyond Jaws and during the interview Forrest taught me a lot about being a science communicator through his own journey....
July 11, 2022
4 Reasons why the Biden administration should not expand offshore drilling
There is a huge push to move away from fossil fuels and move toward renewable energy to help reduce climate change, but politicians and the fossil fuel industry are always pushing for more oil and gas drilling to help the economy; therefore, authors...
July 8, 2022
Recent government decisions on environmental protections got you down? Here are some careers that can help you make changes.
Government decisions whether they are from the courts, congress, senate, or the white house can inspire people to take up the arm of conservation by seeking out a job and building a career to protect the environment, but going back to school to get a...
July 6, 2022
Supreme Court says EPA cannot regulate carbon emissions in new ruling
The US Democrats have control of Congress, the senate, and the white house and they are all on the same page about climate action, but the US Supreme Court is Republican-dominated and they have made a decision that undermines the Clean Air Act and the...
July 4, 2022
Nickel mine in New Caledonia gets financial investment from Tesla and local ownership
I've done some work with mining companies in Ontario before as I would run studies to ensure the companies were not harming the surrounding water bodies, but during my time as a private consultant, I heard some really bad stories about mining...
July 1, 2022
Marine Conservation needs to focus on empowering and including coastal communities to achieve success
When I grew up, I wanted to be a marine biologist. I had this dream that I would work in a small Pacific Islands doing marine science and conservation, but that was probably a form of parachute science and that can hurt marine conservation outcomes....
June 29, 2022
Speaking Up For The Ocean is hard somedays especially when human rights are at stake
As long as I can remember protecting the ocean has always been my number one priority Ocean conservation and the action takes time and work from many different fields and it requires the dedication of many men and women from around the world; however,...
June 27, 2022
Canada is banning single-use plastic as soon as December 2022
We have a plastic pollution problem in this world and we can't solve it unless countries put in policies to ban single-use plastics, but what will a ban look like. In this episode, I am going to describe how Canada is going to ban single-use plastics...
June 22, 2022
SciComm: How will you get started?
There need to be more conversations about the ocean on the web and there are plenty of opportunities to start your science communication journey, but people still aren't getting started. Therefore, I am going to tell you the different ways how you can...
June 20, 2022
Restoring oyster beds, seagrass, and salt marshes together is better than restoring only one type of habitat
There are many coastal areas that have been degraded to the point that restoration is necessary, but restoration can be very expensive and is often focused on 1 type of habitat. Therefore, restoration specialists and conservationists are now focusing...
June 17, 2022
Will the ocean lead fashion into a new era with products made from invasive species and kelp?
Everyone loves fashion and loves to look good when they go out. Many people follow the term "Look good, feel good." But today's fashion comes at an environmental cost/price and therefore, it needs to change to more sustainable options. In this...
June 13, 2022
The Ocean is speaking and it sounds like Harrison Ford
Protecting and conserving the ocean seems to take a back seat to other issues when talking about priorities. For example, in Canada, politicians want to protect the economy more than the environment because it has a higher priority. Often times the...
June 10, 2022
What it means to be in a generational fisheries family
The last part of my 3-part series interviewing fishers from the East Coast of Canada takes me to a conversation I had with Gordon Beaton who has fished along Canada's East Coast for his entire life. His uncle was a fisher and his son is now a fisher....
June 9, 2022
Oceans Week: What it's like to fish in Eastern Canada over the past 40 years
I continue my series of speaking to fishers from the East Coast of Canada to get to know their challengers and why fishing is such a big part of their lives. Sign up to find out about the audio Ocean Conservation Careers members group: ...
June 8, 2022
Oceans Day: Oceans Sound (Replay)
Happy Oceans Day!!! As promised in the last episode, here is the entire audio piece created by Michelle Amor. Enjoy!
June 7, 2022
The life of a lobster fisher with Carl Allen
I had the opportunity to sit down with Carl Allen to discuss what life was like as a lobster fisher in Eastern Canada. Carl told me how young he was when he started fishing and how his life is all about fishing. He also discusses the work...