Episodes
Feb. 19, 2016
SUFB 116: Ocean Talk Friday
It's another Ocean Talk Friday and Nathan and I are back at it chatting away about our favourite subject: Ocean Conservation. On Today's episode, we talk about: How islands are a haven for marine biodiversity; how climate ch…
Feb. 18, 2016
SUFB 115: Quantifying Multiple Stressors For More Effective Marine Protected Areas
On Research Thursdays today, I talk about a study that focuses on quantifying multiple threats to the environment on a local scale instead of using expert opinion. The authors say the latter method tends to under- or over-es…
Feb. 17, 2016
SUFB 114: Parents We Should Teach Our Children To Be Respectful To Animals!
I came across a video the other day of kids throwing sand on some sea lions at a famous beach that has some historic controversy. The worst part of the video was that the parents/guardians were not stopping the kids from har…
Feb. 16, 2016
SUFB 113: Krill Species Profile
This Species Tuesday I decided to profile Krill as they are small but hugely important in the sustenance of some major iconic species such as baleen whales, fish, and penguins. They are found all over the world so I thought …
Feb. 15, 2016
SUFB 112: Plastic Pollution Giving Rides to Microbes to Get Closer To You
Plastic pollution is found all of the world in every Ocean. It comes in large to tiny forms and now researchers are finding that the plastic pieces are homes for microbe species, including the harmful ones. Take a listen to …
Feb. 12, 2016
SUFB 111: Ocean Talk Friday
Today on Ocean Talk Friday, Nathan and I decided to change things up. We decided to discuss one article written by past podcast guest Andrew David Thaler who wrote about the losing battle scientists and conservationists face…
Feb. 11, 2016
SUFB 110: Fish Use Multiple Habitats; Implications for Marine Protected Area Designation
As we covered seagrass habitats on Monday's episode, I wanted to cover seagrasses and their importance today, on Research Thursday. However, we are looking at a study that proves Marine Protected Areas designated to protect …
Feb. 10, 2016
SUFB 109: Watching British Wildlife with Eco Sapien
We have two very special guests on Interview Wednesday's today. David and Phil run an organization called Eco Sapien, which creates small documentaries on You Tube. Some great quality documentaries, I might add that include …
Feb. 9, 2016
SUFB 108: The Giant Cuttlefish Profile
Today, on Species Tuesday, we examine my favourite group of animals in the world, the cuttlefish. I love these guys because of these ability to hover and change colour for camouflage. I profile the giant Australian cuttle fi…
Feb. 8, 2016
SUFB 107: Seagrass Species Uses Alternative Reproduction Methods
A Seagrass species located in Shark Bay, Western Australia is using an alternative reproductive strategy to colonize an area that is highly saline and not normally optimal for the species. In this episode, we discuss why tha…
Feb. 5, 2016
SUFB 106: Ocean Talk Friday
Today's Ocean Talk Friday with me and Nathan Johnson talks about how people still think the earth is flat (WTF!?); The Royal Caribbean and WWF partner for Ocean Conservation; Sea Turtle Males are in demand; and, Microsoft is…
Feb. 4, 2016
SUFB 105: African Penguin Population Tied To Prey
This week's Research Thursday, I chat about how a study found that the African Penguin population success was highly tied to the population of the sardine and anchovy. This has great implications for managing the penguin spe…
Feb. 3, 2016
SUFB 104: Will The Real Great White Shark Please Stand Up with Esther Overbeeke
I speak with Esther Jacobs Overbeeke who is a Communications Specialist for Oceans Research, a South African research organization focusing on Great White Shark populations. Esther's story is an awesome one, selling everythi…
Feb. 2, 2016
SUFB 103: African Penguin Profile
Penguins are known for being around ice in the Antarctic, but the African Penguin is known for living in South Africa, a tropical environment. The penguin is actually considered endangered because people keep taking somethin…
Feb. 1, 2016
SUFB 102: Sea Level Rise Increase Underestimated According To Science
German scientists have discovered the thermal expansion of water due to higher temperatures contributes more to sea level rise than initially thought. The study also found that sea level rise is not uniform around the world …
Jan. 29, 2016
SUFB 101: Ocean Talk Friday
Nathan Johnson joins us again this week fro Ocean Talk Friday where we chat about the latest Ocean Conservation News that happened this week including: Scotland Fishermen are angry at proposed MPA fishing restrictions; Will …
Jan. 28, 2016
SUFB 100: 100th Episode and Coral Abundance in the Great Barrier Reef
It is with great pleasure that I announce the 100th episode of the Speak Up For Blue Podcast. I have a little something special planned, but you will have to listen to find out.
On today's Research Thursday, I chat about co…
Jan. 27, 2016
SUFB 099: Whale Hunting Today Explained By Dr. Chris Parsons
We see news articles about specific countries hunting whales around the world and there doesn't seem to be a good reason for it. We also see the IWC not really doing much about it, so we ask the question: Why?
Dr. Chris Pa…
Jan. 26, 2016
SUFB 098: Tuna Species Profile
Tuna species are one of the most sought after seafood meals on the planet. Tuna is also becoming one of the most overfished species on the planet. I take the time to introduce you to the species and let you know about some o…
Jan. 25, 2016
SUFB 097: 23 Marine Conservation Areas Declared in the UK
The UK has declared 23 Marine Conservation Areas around its borders in an effort to protect its environment and better manage its Oceans. This is a HUGE win for the Island nation to protect its Ocean biodiversity!
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Jan. 22, 2016
SUFB 096: Ocean Talk Friday
Nathan Johnson joins me via phone (internet problems!) to discuss this week's important Ocean Conservation topics, including: Fisheries declining faster than we thought; SCUBA diving is great for Africa's Oceans; Celebration…
Jan. 21, 2016
SUFB 095: Manta ray Migration Patterns and Their Implications For Management in Indonesia
Manta Rays are the subject of this week's Research Thursday. I discuss a paper that wanted to figure out where Manta Rays go when they are not in 3 different protected areas. The authors used citizen science (Manta Matcher) …
Jan. 20, 2016
SUFB 094: Spending A Life Protecting the Ocean with Dr. Carl Safina
Dr. Carl Safina is not just a Marine Scientist, or ornathologist, or ocean plicy maker, or science communicator...He's all of those wrapped into one. I had the pleasure of interviewing Carl and asked him how he has been so e…
Jan. 19, 2016
SUFB 093: Manta Ray Profiled
Manta Rays are one of the most majestic species in the Ocean; however, it's also the most mysterious. Researchers do not know much about the species, but are finding out new things every year. Listen to this episode so I can…