Episodes
June 5, 2017
SUFB 325: World Oceans Day, Cities and States Following Paris Accord, Cod Fish Recovery
Ocean Day is this Thursday, which is a time to reflect on what we can do to help our Oceans. I have a solution.
June 2, 2017
SUFB 324: Trump's Budget cuts Seagrant, CZMP and Announces Pulling Out of Paris Agreement
It's been a tough couple weeks for the US environment as Trump's budget defunded key coastal programs such as the Coastal Zone Management Program and the Sea Grant Program. He also announced that the US will start the procedure to pull out of the Paris Cl
May 30, 2017
SUFB 323: The Challenges In Establishing MPAs With Dr Rodolphe Devillers
The Government of Canada recently made some ambitious goals to protect 10% of their coasts by 2020. I speak to Dr. Rodolphe Devillers to discuss the challenges the Canadian Government and other governments face when establishing Marine Protected Areas.
May 29, 2017
SUFB 322: Grand Cayman EcoTourism And Controlling Expectations
My family trip to the Grand Cayman was wonderful, but I do have some concerns over the ecotourism on the island and how it might protect the Ocean and its inhabitants
May 26, 2017
SUFB 321: Ocean Talk Friday
I discuss 2 issues that have come up in the past week: 1) Iron Fertilization and 2) How to act around sea lions and other wildlife
May 24, 2017
SUFB 320: Changing Behaviour Around Plastic Use Through Gaming With Daisy Kendrick
Daisy Kendrick was troubled by the fact that her friends were not aware of Ocean issues, so she decided to create marketing campaigns that target where other organizations aren't...the gaming community
May 22, 2017
SUFB 319: Shark Bite Story Correction, Cape Cod Planning Committee Suspended and Stranded Dolphin Rescued
I made a mistake on the Adult Film star getting bitten (or not bitten) by a shark, Preserve Committee in Cape Cod is suspended by Trump and a dolphin is rescued by a stranding network.
May 19, 2017
SUFB 318: A Comparison between US and Canada Ocean Management
Someone in the Speak Up for Blue Podcast Facebook Group asked if there was a difference between US and Canadian Ocean Management.
May 17, 2017
SUFB 317: The Plight Of The Taiwanese Dolphin With Dr. Andrew Wright
Dr. Andrew Wright joins me on the podcast to recount a workshop he attended to help protect the Taiwanese White Dolphins.
May 15, 2017
SUFB 316: Grey Seal Population Boom in Cape Cod, Leadership in Ocean Conservation and EPA Advisory Committee Changes
Is the increase of Grey Seal Population on Cape Cod causing problems with humans? Who Should Lead the Ocean Conservation Movement? Trump trumps the EPA Again!
May 12, 2017
SUFB 315: Ocean Talk Friday
Dr. Lyne Morissette joins us for this episode of the Ocean Talk Friday to discuss Microplastics is sea salt; Diversity in the Deep Sea; Seismic Surveys starting up in the Atlantic; and, Orcas hunting for shark liver.
May 10, 2017
SUFB 314: How To Become a Citizen Scientist With Michael Bear
Citizen Science is becoming a bigger part of collecting field data that will help inform policy to better protect the Ocean. We are going to find out all about how you can participate to help protect the Ocean.
May 8, 2017
SUFB 313: Sci Comm Lesson Learned, Adult Film Star Bitten By Shark, Evolution Of Fish In MPAs
I talk about a Sci Comm problem that I had; a weird story in the Ocean; and, Fish evolution in MPAs.
May 5, 2017
SUFB 312: Ocean Talk Friday
Nathan Johnson is back on the podcast to join me on Ocean Talk Friday where we talk about the Importance of Larvaceans; Marine Conservation and Human Rights, Plastic Free Weekend in Bermuda and How Ocean Conservation plays a role in Business.
May 3, 2017
SUFB 311: Shark Strandings In San Francisco Bay With Sean van Sommeran
There is a big problem in San Francisco Bay: A number of sharks and other fish are washing ashore dead. Sean van Sommeran is on the front lines making sure each fish is processed and analyzed to find out why.
May 1, 2017
SUFB 310: Humpback Whale Strandings, Orca Being Orcas And Careful Activism
Whales are the focus today, some good and some bad while some people may not be acting the way they should.
April 28, 2017
SUFB 309: Ocean Talk Friday
Dr. Lyne Morissette joins me on Ocean Talk Friday to report back on her time at the Earth Optimism Summit, which she said changed her life!!!
April 26, 2017
SUFB 308: Marching For Science With Dr Chris Parsons
The March came and went on Earth Day and it was EPIC! Dr. Chris Parsons is here to tell you his first person account.
April 24, 2017
SUFB 307: Signs of March For Science, Blue Whale Feeding Strategy and Developing Out of Fish in Malaysia
Scientists create great signs for Science; Blue Whales Lunge for food; and, Malaysia is prioritizing development to foreigners over food
April 21, 2017
SUFB 306: Earth Optimism Summit and the March For Science
I am solo today for Ocean Talk Friday so I decided to speak on two major events happening in Washington, DC this weekend: Earth Optimism Summit and the March for Science.
April 19, 2017
SUFB 305: Women 4 Oceans With Farah Obaidullah
Farah Obaidullah is a Marine Scientist who is ensuring women in our field have a voice for equality.
April 17, 2017
SUFB 304: Advocate Vs Activist: Are they bad words?
Dr. Chris Parsons writes a great article in Frontiers in Marine Science on Whether Advocacy and Activism are bad words.
April 14, 2017
SUFB 303: Ocean Talk Friday
Dr. Michelle LaRue joins me on Ocean Talk Friday to discuss a number of topics going in in Ocean Conservation.
April 12, 2017
SUFB 302: Ocean Conservation And Social Change With Clark McNulty
I am joined by Clark McNulty who co-founded Oceans Global with his siblings after a family tragedy to help the ocean and people