Episodes
Sept. 26, 2019
SUFB 894: Why You Should By Eco-Friendly Products Online
Have you ever wondered how products stay on the grocery store shelf for so long? There is a specific way companies make sure they last so long. Have you ever wondered how the size of the packaging impacts the amount of the product you use? There...
Sept. 25, 2019
SUFB 893: The Canadian Government Climate Plan
The Canadian Government, controlled by the Liberals, bought a pipeline for $4.5 Billion. Environmentalists were angry that the government did not fulfill their promise in reducing climate change; however, is that what is really going on? An...
Sept. 24, 2019
SUFB 892: Could Greta Thunberg's UN Climate Speech Be The Most Powerful Climate Speech Ever?
Did you hear Greta Thunberg's United Nations Climate Summit speech from yesterday? The long-anticipated speech from the passionate young lady could go down in history as one of the best Climate Speeches (In My Honest Opinion). Listen to the...
Sept. 23, 2019
SUFB 891: 3 Big Changes That Could Save Global Fisheries According To Dr. Daniel Pauly
A , where the author, Andrew Nikiforuk, spoke with Global Fisheries Expert, Dr. Daniel Pauly, and asked him what he would change about global fisheries if he were a Global Fisheries Minister. Daniel had 3 things that he would change: 1) End Government...
Sept. 20, 2019
SUFB 890: 5 Climate Denier Statements, Debunked For Climate Strikers To Have Good Conversations
The Climate Strike has inspired a number of young people to participate in the strike as well as participate in conversations on Climate Change with their parents and other adults that may or may not "believe" in Climate Change. To help the...
Sept. 19, 2019
SUFB 889: Getting Your Career Off The Ground While At School
Finding a job in Marine Conservation is tough. Building a career in Marine Conservation is even tougher. There are more people vying for positions and less funding available to pay the people. Jobs do exist and people do build their careers;...
Sept. 18, 2019
SUFB 888: How Humans Ruin Everything
There was an article that I recently read that explained how climate change was melting the snow on mount Everest, exposing the trash left by climbers as well as dead mount climbers who did not succeed in reaching the peak. It got me thinking of...
Sept. 16, 2019
SUFB 887: Why A Sea Turtle's Mouth Os So Terrifying
It's like a scene straight out of IT, when Penny Wise turns into a monster and you see all of his nasty teeth. Not many people would compare the mouth and esophagus of a Sea Turtle to a fictional serial killer monster that is topping the box office at...
Sept. 12, 2019
SUFB 885: Will Japan Dump Nuclear Waste water Into The Ocean
Japan is considering the option to dump some of its nuclear waste into the Ocean as storage space is running out. South Korea is looking to avoid that situation and engaging in talks to find alternative solutions. I am not looking forward to...
Sept. 11, 2019
SUFB 884: Providing Science To UN Negotiations
I speak with Guillermo Ortuno, a Ph.D. student at Duke University, to find out how meetings at the United Nations work to better manage the high seas by making existing agreements better. Guillermo wrote a paper with some colleagues about how...
Sept. 10, 2019
SUFB 883: NOAA Scientists Threatened Over Hurricane Prediction Correction
President Donald Trump made a mistake when he said Hurricane Dorian was going to hit Alabama. He could have admitted that he made a mistake and that would have been the end of it; however, in true Trump style, he did not admit to the mistake. Instead,...
Sept. 9, 2019
SUFB 882: Can The Seafood Industry Be Saved By Start Ups?
A great article was written in TechCrunch about how Start-Ups may be changing the future of how we consume seafood. Check out the article after you listen to some of the great Start-Ups tackling the problems. Do you think the seafood industry can be...
Sept. 7, 2019
SUFB 881: The Blob Is Back And It's Hotter Than Ever
Five years ago, an Ocean heatwave occurred in the North Pacific Ocean that affected the salmon, humpback whales, and caused algal blooms. The heatwave was known as the Blob. The Blob has returned in 2019 and looks to be hotter than five years...
Sept. 6, 2019
SUFB 880: Maine Lobstermen Association Dispute Mitigation Measures For Endangered Northern Right Whales
The summer of 2019 has been a terrible year for the Endangered Northern Right Whale. 6 individual whales were killed in Canada within 48 hours due to ship strikes or fishing gear entanglement. The whale population cannot endure summers similar to this...
Sept. 5, 2019
SUFB 879: Satellite Surveillance Is Getting Better For Monitoring Fisheries
Illegal fishing is difficult to enforce on the Ocean. The key to enforcing illegal activity on the water is monitoring. Using a boat and/or a plane can be costly and does not cover enough space to monitor effectively, which is the reason why...
Sept. 4, 2019
SUFB 878: TikTok Helping To #SaveTheOceans
Before we get to the show notes, I wanted to take some time to say that my thoughts are with the families who have been affected by Hurricane Dorian. Here is a link to an article that shows where you places where you can support the people who need it...
Sept. 2, 2019
SUFB 877: Speak Up For Blue - An Update On The Business Of Marine Conservation
It's Labour Day, School starts for my kids tomorrow, and my birthday is on Thursday. For me, this is like a new year, where I revisit my goals and set new ones. I always wanted my business to be transparent so in this episode, I give you a bit...
Sept. 1, 2019
SUFB 876: New Zealand Bans Swimming With Wild Dolphins
There is a popular tourist spot in New Zealand, where people not only watch bottlenose dolphins, they also swim with them. Unfortunately, the swimming and touching of the dolphins have led to their decrease in population. There are now only 19...
Aug. 31, 2019
SUFB 875: The City Of Alexandria Is Under Siege By Sea Level Rise
You often hear of predictions of Climate Change consequences from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and you might even think to yourself that those predictions may not happen in your lifetime, or maybe you don't think an increase of a few...
Aug. 30, 2019
SUFB 874: Hurricane Dorian May Make History As It Lands In Central And North Florida
Hurricane Dorion is predicted to be a Category 4 Hurricane as it will land in North and Central Florida next week. The location of the landing will make history as a Category 4 Hurricane has never landed in the area. During this episode, I...
Aug. 29, 2019
SUFB 873: Climate Change Heroes Help Inspire Us To Do Better
There were two stories that I came across this week that I feel should accompany the last episode on how Climate Change is messing up the planet. Listening to a story on Climate Change could be demoralizing, but there are other stories that could...
Aug. 28, 2019
SUFB 872: Climate Change And Ocean Acidity Reducing Carbon-Absorbing Plankton
Every second breath of air we take is due to the Ocean. Phytoplankton is responsible for this great breath of fresh air because they use photosynthesis to produce Oxygen while using up CO2 in the process. It is also one of the reasons why Climate...
Aug. 27, 2019
SUFB 871: Cuba Reforms Fishing Laws To Increase Science In Their Management Decisions
Cuba is known for its beautiful environment, especially its Oceans. The government has had quite a bit of control in regulating their fisheries as the industry was private; however, 20 years ago, a private fishing industry was created to create more...
Aug. 26, 2019
SUFB 870: 8 No-Fishing Protected Areas To Protect The Keys
The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary was established in the early 1990s and a management plan was added in 1997 as things had changed. NOAA has decided to add more protection as things have changed again. Threats such as fishing, climate change,...