Episodes

Aug. 16, 2017

SUFB 356: Drones for Marine Conservation with David Johnston

Drones in Marine Conservation is quite the hot topic these days. They provide Marine Scientists and Conservationists with so many advantages when studying the marine environment at a much lesser cost than the traditional mea…
Aug. 14, 2017

SUFB 355: Protected River Sharks and Their Interaction with Recreational Anglers

There are two protected River Sharks in the Adalaide River in the Northern part of Australia, the Speartooth Shark (Critically Endangered) and the Northern River Shark (Endangered). A new study has revealed a potential conse…
Aug. 11, 2017

SUFB 354: Restoration vs Conservation and Why Conferences Matter (Ocean Talk Friday)

I am doing a solo Ocean Talk Friday as I wrap up a busy week. In this episode I cover a great article on Coral Reef Restoration from Mongabay News and a new paper out on Why Conferences Matter co-authored by a number of frie…
Aug. 9, 2017

SUFB 353: The Search For Lost Sharks with Dr. Dave Ebert

Sharks are a diverse type of animal with over 530 species with more being found and identified every year. Dr. Dave Ebert is a shark scientist who has been responsible for discovering and naming over 40 species with his team…
Aug. 7, 2017

SUFB 352: Brexit Identifies A Disconnect Among The Fishing Industry

Brexit negotiations are underway for the break up of the UK from the European Union. Fisheries has come to the forefront of the media hype surrounding the negotiations. A identifies the hopes and concerns of various players…
Aug. 4, 2017

SUFB 351: Ocean Talk Friday

Nathan Johnson is back again to chat with me of all thing Ocean. We had some great topics today. Here they are: 1) ; 2) ; 3) ; and, 4) . Enjoy the Podcast!!! Let me know what you think of the episode by  Support Speak Up For…
Aug. 2, 2017

SUFB 350: Managing Water Quality in a Rapidly Growing Tourism Industry in Mexico with Dr. Ed Hind-Ozan and Marisol Flores

Tourism in tropical areas that are based on Ocean services such as beaches, swimming, diving, snorkelling, fishing, and more are very popular in many places around the world. One such area that has benefited from tourism is …
July 31, 2017

SUFB 349: Shark Dragging Abuser May Get Away With Deplorable Acts

A shark being dragged across the water while tied to a boat surfaced in an Instagram video about a week ago. The video quickly went viral to the point where the abusers were identified along with where they lived. The abuser…
July 28, 2017

SUFB 348: How to Build the Public's Trust Through Marine Conservation Communication

Marine Science Communication has to be done properly to gain trust of your audience and inspire them to do more for the Ocean.
July 26, 2017

SUFB 347: Managing Salt Marshes With Dr Judith Weis

Dr. Judith Weis spent a good part of her career working on Salt Marshes as a Professor and Researcher at Rutgers University. She is here to talk about Salt Marshes, their importance and how we need to manage them in the face…
July 24, 2017

SUFB 346: Phelps Loses To White Shark But Is It A Win For Conservation

Did the race of Phelps vs a Great White Shark do Marine Conservation some good?
July 21, 2017

SUFB 345: Ocean Talk Friday

Nathan Johnson is back for Ocean Talk Friday to discuss nutrients in the Bay of Bengal past the tipping point, the United Nations International Treaty of the High Seas and Our Thoughts on Chasing Coral the Documentary.
July 19, 2017

SUFB 344: Beach Clean Ups With Claire Hughes

Plastic Pollution in the Ocean inspired my guest, Claire Hughes, to clean up beaches on Grand Cayman Island and start a movement.
July 17, 2017

SUFB 343: Would You Do This To Reduce Climate Change?

Researchers have reviewed several hundred studies to find the best way people can reduce their Climate Change Footprint. There is one way that had the biggest reduction impact, but are you ready to do it?
July 14, 2017

SUFB 342: Ocean Talk Friday

Dr. Lyne Morissette is back on OTF to talk about what she's been up to and where she's been (hint: she's been to some amazing places).
July 12, 2017

SUFB 341: Continuing The Cod Conversation With Josh Laughren

Josh Laughren, Executive Director of Ocean Canada, joins me on the podcast to discuss why there shouldn't be a fishery for cod opened just yet.
July 10, 2017

SUFB 340: Sea Wolves, Bonnet Sharks Eating Seagrass And Candid Plea from a Coral Reef Scientist

Imagine a terrestrial animal changes its diet in order to survive along the rugged coast of British Columbia.
July 7, 2017

SUFB 339: Ocean Talk Friday

Ed Hind-Ozan joins us on the show to talk plastic pollution, ocean oaths, climate change maps our future and can we fish cod again.
July 5, 2017

SUFB 338: How Will Climate Change Shape The Future

Climate Change adaptation can be a complex beast to understand, once you get past whether there is a debate that it is caused by humans.
July 4, 2017

SUFB 337: Oil Exploration In An MPA And Ocean Gummy Bears Clogging Fishing Gear On West Coast

Does it make sense to allow Oil and Gas Exploration within the boundaries of a Marine Protected Area and still call it protected?
June 30, 2017

SUFB 336: Ocean Talk Friday

We have a special guest named Kyle Massie joining us on Ocean Talk Friday as part of our Patreon Campaign Contributor rewards. Kyle and I are going to go through the top articles of the week in Marine Science and Conservatio…
June 28, 2017

SUFB 335: Shark Science Communication with Melissa Marquez

Melissa Marquez joins us on the podcast today to really ignite the show. We talk about shark conservation, women in science, science communication and entrepreneurship in the Marine Science and Conservation Field.
June 26, 2017

SUFB 334: Celebs As Advocates, Rick Perry Skeptic of Climate Change and Feeding Sea Lions Is Bad

Do you think Celebrities should be Advocates for the Ocean? The question came up off of a story I wrote about involving a woman celebrity being objectified while doing a documentary to raise awareness for sharks.
June 23, 2017

SUFB 333: Ocean Talk Friday

Nathan and I chat about growing mangroves to protect coast, problems with MPA process in Canada, Zombie Worms and Mussels and Sponges break down oil