Episodes
Nov. 25, 2019
SUFB 932: Tropicalization Is Killing Kelp Forests In Australia
Researchers have found that rabbitfish that normally occupy coral reef habitats are moving to cooler waters with kelp forests in which they are eating all of the kelp. Researchers are worried that the fish will leave the forests barren and ruin the...
Nov. 22, 2019
SUFB 931: Ocean Plastic Clean Up Is Happening, But We need To Focus On Education
Educating the public on how to change their behaviour from using single-use plastics to using more sustainable alternatives is the key to reducing the amount of plastic that ends up in the Ocean. We keep seeing articles about people trying to...
Nov. 20, 2019
SUFB 930: The Tide Is High In Venice
Climate Change is rearing its ugly head in Venice, Italy as the city is entirely submerged in about 5 feet of water. The tide level has broken records three times in one week whereas it would only get high once or twice a year. I discuss what...
Nov. 18, 2019
SUFB 929: What Is Your Hidden Talent That Can Help You Succeed In Your Marine Conservation Job
Are you using your best talent in your Marine Conservation Job? Do you even know your best talent? I know I didn't until recently. It took me almost 20 years to figure out why I wasn't happy at my jobs in Science and Conservation. I am now 40 and...
Nov. 16, 2019
SUFB 928: A Big Announcement For The Podcast
My life is changing, in a great way, but it will affect the publishing frequency of this podcast. Take a listen to the episode to find out more. Fill out the poll on how often you listen to this podcast in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: ....
Nov. 15, 2019
SUFB 927: Creating An Invasive Green Crab Market
Invasive species pose a problem to many coastlines across the globe and managers/researchers are always trying to find ways to get rid of them. Researchers at the University of Maine are trying to build are market for high-valued Invasive Green Crab...
Nov. 14, 2019
SUFB 926: Seagrass Protection And Restoration Required To Mitigate Climate Change
You may have seen a plethora of articles and political announcements on tree planting to mitigate (reduce) climate change by absorbing more Carbon Dioxide. As news broke about the destruction of the Amazon Rainforest a few months ago, scientists...
Nov. 12, 2019
SUFB 925: A Spiny Lobster Disease Is Plaguing The Caribbean But Seagrasses May Be Containing It
There was a great article in The Conservation written by Charlotte Eve Davies about her research on a Spiny Lobster Disease called PaV1. The virus kills lobsters that are infected; however, evidence shows that the virus is contained in algal and...
Nov. 11, 2019
SUFB 924: Lobstermen Fight Against New Regulations Designed To Restrict Lobster Fishing And Save Northern Right Whales
New restrictions by the Department of Marine Resources in Maine that are designed to help Northern Right Whales are causing the Maine Lobstermen's Association to worry about the negative effect it will have on their industry. I provide you with...
Nov. 8, 2019
SUFB 923: The Coastal Environmental Management Program At Duke University
When I speak to people about their Marine Conservation Careers, I try to recommend specific actions they should take to increase their chances of getting a job and starting/continuing their career. One of my most popular suggestions tends to be...
Nov. 7, 2019
SUFB 922: International Job Searching With Dr. Mark Tupper
A listener reached out to me a couple of weeks ago and asked if I could bring someone on the show that has experience working internationally. It just so happens that I do have someone that fits that description and his name is Dr. Mark Tupper. ...
Nov. 6, 2019
SUFB 921: Salish Shes Podcast - Orca Series
I am a little nervous today to publish this episode as it is the first time that I am part of a podcast where it is highly produced. I am a producer on a great podcast called the Salish Shes Podcast hosted by Raye Evrard and Beth Pike. We...
Nov. 5, 2019
SUFB 920: MPA In Antarctica Rejected For 8th Straight Year
Members of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) met to discuss a number of marine topics for managing the Antarctic. Unfortunately, a Marine Protected Area that would protect 1 million square kilometres of...
Nov. 4, 2019
SUFB 919: Are Consumers Ready For Product Refill Stations?
There are a number of countries that have either banned or plan to ban single-use plastics as their citizens are demanding that we stop adding plastic pollution to the Ocean. Consumers are also demanding that manufacturers create more options for less...
Nov. 3, 2019
SUFB 918: The Influence Of Microplastics On Marine Species
This is the last of our series from the St. Petersburg Science Festival where Dr. Craken McCaic and Dr. Scarlett Smash from the Marine Conservation Happy Hour interviewed marine scientists and educators on various Ocean features and issues. In...
Nov. 1, 2019
SUFB 917: Sea Turtle Recovery And Shrimp Fishery Education With NOAA
The MCHH crew (Dr. Craken and Dr. Smash) continue their St. Petersburg Science Festival Series by speaking with Denise Clem from NOAA about Sea Turtle Recovery and how it relates to the Shrimp Fishery in the Gulf of Mexico. The Shrimp fishery...
Oct. 31, 2019
SUFB 916: Sawfish Biology And Conservation With NOAA
Dr. Chris Parsons and Dr. Ashley Sitar (the Marine Conservation Happy Hour) continue their St. Petersburg Science Festival series discussing Marine Conservation. In this episode, the MCHH crew speak with some folks from NOAA about the biology and...
Oct. 30, 2019
SUFB 915: NAUI Green Diving Initiative With Maria Lewis
Dr. Craken McCraic and Dr. Scarlett Smash from the Marine Conservation Happy Hour (MCHH) are back on the show with another recording at the St. Petersburg Science Festival. In this episode, they speak to Maria Lewis, Executive Director of the Green...
Oct. 29, 2019
SUFB 914: Mote Marine Education Programs With Alison Cody
Dr. Chris Parsons and Dr. Ashley Sitar continue to discuss Marine Conservation with various professionals at the St. Petersburg Science Festival. Alison Cody, a Marine Educator at Mote Marine Laboratory, sits down with the MCHH Crew to discuss...
Oct. 28, 2019
SUFB 913: St. Petersburg Science Festival - Augmented And Virtually Reality
The MCHH Crew (Dr. Chris Parsons and Dr. Ashley Sitar) attended the St. Petersburg Science Festival and recorded some of the interesting conversations that they had at the festival to keep you informed. On Today's episode, the Crew discusses...
Oct. 26, 2019
SUFB 912: New Beaked Whales Species Discovered
It's amazing when the science community announces the discovery of a new species, especially when it's a new beaked whale. I mean, how can you miss a beaked whale? This opportunity of discovery came during the grim event of stranding of 6 beaked...
Oct. 23, 2019
SUFB 911: Australian Senator Says Coral Bleaching Is Natural
A Senator calls a scientist into questions after she makes a false statement that coral bleaching is a natural event. The Scientist fires back a proper answer but doesn't sway the politician. I talk about why it's so important to vote for politicians...
Oct. 23, 2019
SUFB 910: Canada Voted For The Environment...Sort Of
The Election results are in for the Canadian Federal election 2019 and the Liberals will have a Minority Government. I talk about why this election was one for Climate Change and the message that Canadians sent to the political parties. Do...
Oct. 21, 2019
SUFB 909: Canadians Voting For The Environment Today
The Canadian Federal Election is today. In my opinion, this vote will be a vote for the protection of the Canadian Environment. I break down my thoughts and give you a description of how politics in Canada could help reduce climate change and increase...