Episodes
March 2, 2016
SUFB 123: Great Barrier Reef Corals Experiencing a Coral Bleaching Event
Coral bleaching is synonymous with Climate Change and unfortunately, high global temperatures this year as brought on another coral bleaching event in a UNESCO Heritage Site. Today, I talk about what is happening, why it happened, and what we can do...
March 1, 2016
SUFB 122: Leo DiCaprio Talks Climate Change In 2016 Oscars Acceptance Speech
Leonardo DiCaprio one best Actor for Revenant at the 2016 Oscars and instead of thanking his costars he talked about how we should be supporting politicians who support Climate Change Emission reductions. And believe or not, some people didn't like...
March 1, 2016
SUFB 122: Leo DiCaprio Talks Climate Change In 2016 Oscars Acceptance Speech
Leonardo DiCaprio one best Actor for Revenant at the 2016 Oscars and instead of thanking his costars he talked about how we should be supporting politicians who support Climate Change Emission reductions. And believe or not, some people didn't like...
Feb. 26, 2016
SUFB 121: Ocean Talk Friday
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This week's Ocean Talk Friday was recorded on Blab.im, a live streaming platform that allows viewers to interact with hosts. Nathan and I hoped on Blab to discuss:
1) What whales do at night;
2)...
Feb. 25, 2016
SUFB 120: La Plata Dolphin Population Structure Helps Manage the Endangered Species
On Monday, we talked about the the species of dolphin where an individual got stranded; picked up by a beachgoer and pet by about 30-50 people before it died. It was tragic to say the least, but I thought it would be a good opportunity to talk about...
Feb. 24, 2016
SUFB 119: Sharks and Climate Change with Dr. Chris Lowe
On Today's Interview Wednesday, I speak with the Director of the Shark Lab at the California State University, Dr. Chris Lowe, to discuss his research as well as why he thinks the white shark population is doing so well. You might be surprised by the...
Feb. 23, 2016
SUFB 118: La Plata River Dolphin Profile
This week on Species Tuesday, I profile the La Plate River Dolphin because we spoke about the same species on yesterday's podcast, which was killed after people picked up the stranded dolphin and passed it around like a toy for every one on the beach...
Feb. 22, 2016
SUFB 117: Dolphin Killed After Beachgoers Pass It Around To Pet And Take Selfies
A La Plate River Dolphin washed up on a beach, likely stranded, when beachgoers decided to pass it around to pet and take selfies with it before it died of dehydration. The La Plate River Dolphin is listed on the IUNC Red List as a Vulnerable Species....
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 change is helping sea stars...
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-estimate the true effect,...
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 harassing the sea lions. I...
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 it would be good to find...
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 see why you really should...
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 everyday but we always say...
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 fish should involve more...
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 conservation science,...
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 fish today along with some of...
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 that is happening and what the...
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 putting servers under...
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 species, which is listed as...
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 everything she had in Scotland to...
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 something that is vital to their...
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 as some places will receive...
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 the Ocean be your...