Episodes
Sept. 9, 2020
SUFB 1053: Do Sea Lions Have An Economic Impact On Fisheries
A new study in Brazil reveals that fishers think Sea Lions have more of an economic impact on their fisheries than the data suggests. This thought process is similar in North America, which begs the question do Pinnipeds (seals and sea lions) have a...
Sept. 7, 2020
SUFB 1052: How I Failed At Attending The Virtual IMCC6
The International Marine Conservation Congress 6 has come and gone. Usually, I am exhausted and need a couple of weeks to get over the conference after having such a great time and resting my voice from talking to people for a week straight; however,...
Sept. 4, 2020
SUFB 1051: A Deep Dive Into Racism In Marine Science And Conservation
Marine Scientists and Conservationists are always trying to improve science and conservation so we can better protect the Ocean; however, one conversation that is often left out is one of systematic racism in the field. We can better Marine Science...
Sept. 2, 2020
SUFB 1050: Trump Administration Helps Maine Lobster Fisheries For Political Gain
The Trump Administration was behind in the polls in Maine so they decided to help the number one export industry, the lobster fishery, by allowing fishing in a Marine Monument and getting Europe to agree to eliminate an 8% tariff on lobster...
Aug. 31, 2020
SUFB 1049: Increased Use Of Single-Use Plastic During Coronavirus Pandemic
Have you noticed an increase in your usage of sign-use plastic when you order from the Grocery Store or due to orders from online purchases? There is a great article in the Los Angeles Times that shows there was an increase in single-use...
Aug. 26, 2020
SUFB 1048: What I Love About SciComm
The one thing I love most about Science Communication is...the Community. I dedicate this entire podcast to the people in the community that has helped get Marine Science and Conservation information to so many people!!! What type of Marine Science...
Aug. 24, 2020
SUFB 1047: China Makes Changes To Their International Fisheries Policies
China's distant-water fleet is always in the news when we discuss IUU (Illegal, unregulated, and unreported) fishing activity. Unfortunately, other countries can't do much to force a country like China to change; however, in 2020, China made some big...
Aug. 21, 2020
SUFB 1046: Minorities In Shark Science (MISS) With Carlee Jackson
The year 2020 has been tough for many reasons. COVID and the actions that led to the Social Justice change via the Black Lives Matter Movement have made 2020 a stressful year, to say the least. However, there have been some shining moments that have...
Aug. 19, 2020
SUFB 1045: IMCC6 Is HERE!!!
The International Marine Conservation Congress has begun, but this time it's virtual (due to COVID)! How will the virtual conference be different from the in-person conference? I go over some of the things to which I look forward and some of the...
Aug. 17, 2020
SUFB 1044: Eating For A Better Ocean
For the past 3 weeks, I followed a plan that has changed the way I look at food with the benefit of eating for a better Ocean. During this episode, I share what I've been doing to change my behaviour and live for a better Ocean. I want to hear...
Aug. 14, 2020
SUFB 1043: Oil Spill Devastates Mauritius Coastline
A Japanese tanker grounded along the Mauritius Coastline in a sensitive coral reef habitat. The tanker leaked over 1000 tonnes of oil along 15 kms of coastline. the impacts could affect the environment and subsequently the fishing and tourism...
Aug. 12, 2020
SUFB 1042: The Search For Lost Sharks On Shark Week With Dr. David Ebert
I had the pleasure to speak to Dr. David Ebert today about his experience shooting a show for Shark Week 2020. The show that he was on aired August 11th and was called Extinct or Alive: Land of Lost Sharks. Dave talked about how he told the production...
Aug. 10, 2020
SUFB 1041: Shark Week 2020 And New Shark Attack Report For 2019
It's Shark Week starting yesterday. Do you like Shark Week or do you love to hate it?! There is always the good and bad parts of the week, but this year is getting off to a rough start even before it airs. I discuss my thoughts on some of the most...
Aug. 7, 2020
SUFB 1040: Waterfront Project In Indonesia Threatens Fishers' Livelihoods
A Waterfront City project in a city in Indonesia is threatening the livelihoods of the local fishing community as the project may destroy important fish habitat and cause the coastal area to be more choppy that has damaged their boats already. Link To...
Aug. 5, 2020
SUFB 1039: To Protect Coral Reefs In The Future You Must Know Your Past
Coral Reefs have gone through some big changes over the past 50-60 years and Scientists are worried that today's generation of scientists will have a different perception of what a coral reef will looks like, which will be different from the...
Aug. 3, 2020
SUFB 1038: US Government Wants To Rollback Endangered Species Act Protections
The Endangered Species Act is a successful act that protects a diverse array of plants and animals across the US; however, the US Government wants to roll back the protections by limiting the term habitat to make it difficult to protect species. ...
July 31, 2020
SUFB 1037: International Fishing Vessel Fleet Ready To Poach Galapagos Fish
There are 260 Fishing vessels lining up along the border of the Galapagos Marine Reserve ready to poach fish just like a similar incident in 2017 where 300 tonnes of fish were found on a Chinese fishing vessel (most of the fish species were sharks)....
July 29, 2020
SUFB 1036: Advice For High School Students Who Want To Be A Marine Biologist
There is nothing like dreaming to become a Marine Biologist. I never stopped thinking about the types of careers I would have in Marine Biology when I was in High School (it was a bit of an obsession). However, if I were to do it all over again, would...
July 27, 2020
SUFB 1035: Mangrove Restoration In Mozambique A Priority After Cyclone Destroyed Over 400 Hectares
July 26th was the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, so it makes sense that Mangroves are the topic for today's episode. In the year 2000, the longest-lived cyclone destroyed over 400 hectares of mangroves that...
July 24, 2020
SUFB 1034: Factors You Need To Consider When Getting A Job In Conservation With Dr. Stephanie Schuttler
Dr. Stephanie Schuttler joins me on the podcast to discuss the factors we need to consider when searching for a job in Conservation. Stephanie's Links: Website: YouTube Channel: Podcast: Instagram: What factors do you consider when searching...
July 22, 2020
SUFB 1033: How Inupiat People Are Adapting To Climate Change In The Arctic
I cover a great article that tells the story of how Inupiat communities are adapting to Climate Change in the Arctic by using various technologies that provide safer hunts and help build the proper infrastructure to the communities. Above all, the...
July 20, 2020
SUFB 1032: Science Communication Needs A Diversity Of Marine Conservation Voices
As the past couple of episodes have dealt with the topics of colonialism in Marine Science and Conservation, they got me thinking about how we could begin to be more inclusive. Obviously, inclusion and equity cannot be solved overnight and I am...
July 17, 2020
SUFB 1031: The Guide To Mindful Conservation, The Podcast With Dr. Scarlett Smash
Dr. Scarlett Smash joins me in the podcast today to discuss her new podcast called The Guide To Mindful Conservation: Dancing In Pink Hiking Boots. The podcast covers topics that involve becoming happy within the field of Conservation and being a...
July 15, 2020
SUFB 1030: We Need To Talk About Colonialism In Marine Science
I am doing my best to learn how Marine Conservation can become more diverse and equal and provide that information to you. Over the past week, two pieces of content have really inspired me to think better as a Marine Conservationist. The first piece...