Episodes
Sept. 28, 2018
SUFB 580: Will Australia Take Legal Action Against Japan For Their Whaling Tactics
Japan has hunted whales in the South Pacific Ocean for decades killing hundreds of whales each year under the "scientific purpose" tag. We all know the tag is not true, but no country can do anything about the loophole in the International Whaling...
Sept. 27, 2018
SUFB 579: When Will Politicians Learn Killing Sharks Won't Reduce Shark Bite Incidents
Two people were bitten by sharks in Australia within a 24 hour period. I don't even know what the chances of having a shark bite within the same bay in 24 hours are; however, the right thing to do is not kill sharks. We know it doesn't reduce the...
Sept. 26, 2018
SUFB 578: Dolphinarium Abandons Dolphin, Penguins And Other Fish In Japan
There are so many marine parks that hold marine mammals in captivity in Asia. It's ridiculous!!! It seems that the marine mammal theme park in Asian countries is thriving, except maybe it has hit a bit of a downturn. A marine park just outside Tokyo,...
Sept. 25, 2018
SUFB 577: Learning About Ocean Dead Zones
I took part in a discussion in a different Facebook Group that had to do with growing a Social Enterprise. The discussion was a question regarding Dead Zones in the Ocean. The question came up after I introduced myself in the group as a Marine...
Sept. 24, 2018
SUFB 576: PETA Targeting Lobster Shell Plant In New Brunswick
PETA is spending some energy on a small Lobster Shell Company in New Brunswick, Canada as the company was in the news due to the smell coming from the plant. The smell was bothering neighbours. The company has since worked on rectifying the issue, but...
Sept. 23, 2018
SUFB 575: Is The Trump Administration Targeting Commercial Fishing In Marine Protected Areas?
The Trump administration is holding a set of public listening meeting between August 31st and November on the topic of allowing commercial fishing in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). You might be asking "why would anyone allow commercial fishing in MPAs...
Sept. 22, 2018
SUFB 574: Open Access vs Paywall Journals with Nick Wehner
There is a BIG problem in the Marine Science and Conservation field and it goes with how the science and research is shared. Science in itself is supposed to be freely shared amongst the public; however, that is not the case. Journals hold the vital...
Sept. 21, 2018
SUFB 573: Is The Canadian Government Doing Enough To Protect Orcas?
The Southern Resident Orca population is a terrible shape. The Orca known as J50 has recently disappeared causing concern for scientists, conservationists and advocates in Canada and the US. There are now only 74 Orcas left in that population. ...
Sept. 20, 2018
SUFB 572: How Much Of The Ocean Are We Really Fishing?
Overfishing is putting a dent in the oceans seafood supply; however, it is difficult to quantify what damage has been done. Scientists are trying to determine the damage from overfishing by trying to determine the amount of the ocean we are fishing....
Sept. 19, 2018
SUFB 571: Juvenile Tiger Shark Found In Canada
A juvenile Tiger Shark was caught off the coast of Nova Scotia surprising researchers and the public. Some commenters were worried about the fact that tiger sharks may be present in Canadian waters. However, it doesn't seem likely that Tiger Sharks...
Sept. 18, 2018
SUFB 570: Student Killed After Shark Bite Off Cape Cod
A student was bitten by a shark in the shallow waters off a popular beach in Cape Cod. The student, from Brazil, was boogie boarding with his girlfriend's brother when the shark bit him. He lost his leg and later died of his wounds at the hospital....
Sept. 17, 2018
SUFB 569: Hurricane Florence Damage and Coastal Management Talk
Hurricane Florence came through North Carolina, South Carolina and parts of Virginia whirling 105 mph winds and ocean waves recorded as high as 80 feet. Rains, winds and floods have taken the lives of 17 people in the states and causing an estimated...
Sept. 16, 2018
SUFB 568: 10 Tips For Oceanpreneurs - Part 2
The second portion of my conversation with Dr. Austin Gallagher goes a bit deeper into what behaviour is expected and required for Oceanpreneurs. Remember, these tips are based on our experience. You may have different experiences based on your...
Sept. 15, 2018
SUFB 567: 10 Tips For Oceanpreneurs Part 1
I have had the opportunity in life to pursue a business idea that I feel will leave a legacy in Marine Science and Conservation. I wanted to do it because I felt that the ideas that I had could not be done with any other organization, government...
Sept. 14, 2018
SUFB 566: Symbiotic Algae Could Help Corals Adapt To Climate Change
Coral Reefs all over the world have been plagued by increasing temperatures due to Climate Change over the past 100 or so years. Researchers, conservationists and the rest of the world are concerned about the well being of one of the most diverse...
Sept. 13, 2018
SUFB 565: California Signs Bill To Stop Expansion of Oil and Gas Drilling
The California Governor has signed the bill to halt the Federal Oil and Gas expansion. The Bill is in response to the Trump Administration's heavy push to expand fossil fuel development to drill in every ocean surrounding the US. The governors...
Sept. 12, 2018
SUFB 564: Googly Eyed Seafood In Kuwait Fish Market
A crazy story emerged out of Kuwait recently where a fish market was shutdown because it pasted googly eyes on its fish that it was selling. I am not lying...this actually happened. Insane...right?!?!
Sept. 11, 2018
SUFB 563: Sharkwater Extinction - Review of the World Premiere
Sharkwater was responsible for the inspiration of thousands of people to become shark advocates, film makers and conservationists. The movie exposed the lucrative and destructive industry of shark finning. Rob Stewart's new movie, called...
Sept. 10, 2018
SUFB 562: Shark Cage Diving Banned In New Zealand
The New Zealand Government realized that its Department of Conservation's Wildlife Act does not have the authority to provide permits to dive operations that offer Shark Cage Diving Tours as it goes against the Wildlife Act. A court of Appeals...
Sept. 9, 2018
SUFB 561: Chief Scientist Of Great Barrier Reef Foundation Ensures $443.3 M Is In Good Hands
The Great Barrier Reef Foundation recently received a whopping $443.3 million to help the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) adapt to climate change. Climate Change has taking its toll on the GBR destroying close to 90% of the reef through mass bleaching...
Sept. 8, 2018
SUFB 560: Robot Built To Hunt Invasive Lionfish
How do you get rid of an invasive species (lionfish) that has reeked havoc on coral reefs along the east coast of the US and in the Caribbean? You build a killer robot of course!!! Students from the Worecester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)have...
Sept. 7, 2018
SUFB 559: Mass die Off Of Seals In Maine Concerns Researchers
When 100 seals were found in August (2018), researchers were concerned that there is something in the water that is causing the mass die off. The data shows that this is an above average mortality rate, which is normally 38 (10-year average)....
Sept. 6, 2018
SUFB 558: What Will A Global UN Treaty Look Like For The Future Of The High Seas
The High Seas take up most of the Oceans, but they are not governed by any one entity. The lack of governance opens the High Seas to plundering of fish and allowing more pollution that is unregulated. There is a meeting taking place this week at...
Sept. 5, 2018
SUFB 557: Are We Really Eating Sustainably?
It's my 40th Birthday!!! I don't normally say much about my birthday, but since this is my 40th...it's a big deal. As I get older, I want to make sure that I take care of my health to avoid any health problems in the future. I am also more aware about...