Season 1
April 18, 2016
SUFB 143: Ocean Talk Friday
Nathan and I get together once again to discuss this week’s hot topics. We also have a little fun doing it. Here are the stories for today:NOAA increases science literacy by creating Ocean Conservation printable materials for teachers to use...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 142: My Top 4 Marine Conservation Documentaries
I count down and describe my favourite Marine Conservation Documentaries. These documentaries have had a profound effect on making the public aware of conservation issues, which created massive changes around the world.
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April 18, 2016
SUFB 141: Is the Seafood Industry in Trouble?
Oceana revealed that much of the Seafood Retailers are mislabelling their products causing a mistrust with their customers. This issue adds to an already long list of problems riddled throughout the industry. In today's episode, I go over all of the...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 140: Ocean Talk Friday
Nathan Johnson and I get together on Blab.im to discuss this week's articles that we think are worth talking about. Here are the stories we talked about today:1) Establishing Local Marine Reserves in New Zealand;2) The naming of a ship - Boaty...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 139: Is Citizen Science the Wave of the Future for Ocean Conservation
Michael Bear, Citizen Science Project director for Ocean Sanctuaries, recently wrote an article on the importance of Citizen Science in Ocean Conservation. The article inspired me o do a podcast episode on the same subject. Nathan and I did some...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 138: Ocean Talk Friday
Nathan and I talk about 4 Ocean Conservation articles that we thought were important:1) Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation gives $1 million to Seychelles as part of their Blue Bond System;2) Marine Scientists determine global marine protected areas should...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 137: Local Marine Conservation with Roy Mulder
I have Roy Mulder, President of the Canada Marine Environment Protection Society and an underwater Videographer/Photographer, on the program to tell us how he and 100-150 SCUBA divers got 30 dive sites protected by the government. He also chats about...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 136: Tourists Torment Seal Pups?!?!
I decided to switch up the format and frequency of the show. I will be posting 3 times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) to make room for some other things that will be happening with Speak Up For Blue.
Today, I chat about the story of tourists...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 135: Ocean Talk Friday
Nathan Johnson joins me again on Ocean Talk Friday where we hosted another Blab and were joined by some viewers who participated in the show! This week we talked about:1) A journal article being retracted due to a misunderstanding;2) Should we start...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 134: Researching The Inequality Of Artisanal Fisheries Research Around The World
Artisanal fishing is an important source of food and income for many developing countries around the world. Today's Research Thursday paper identifies the fact that most research on the subject is conducted by institutions and scientists in Developing...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 133: Midweek Ocean News Update
Today's episode will inform you about what is happening in Ocean News around the world. Today's topics:1) Penguin swims 8000km every to visit the man who saved it during an oil spill;2) February 2016 has NASA scientists in a state of heated panic...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 132: The Donor Ocean Conservationist
I always wonder what makes donors give money to Ocean Conservation organizations. I am on the board of directors for 3 different organizations and I am preparing to fundraise for two of them. I've donated some money in the past to various...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 131: What Type of Eco Warrior Are You?
Happy Monday! Last week, I interviewed James Pribram about his work as an Eco Warrior after his pro surfing career. James spoke about different levels of being an Eco Warrior and it made me think how we all are different in how we approach Ocean...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 130: Ocean Talk Friday
Today on Ocean Talk Friday, Nathan and I record our episode on Blab.im, for the 3rd week in a row! This week we chat about the slow recovery from the collapse of the Pacific sardines; a new breeding population of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna discovered?;...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 129: Trends in Marine Mammal Distribution in Southwestern Atlantic
Research Thursday covers a recent study that looks a long term stranding data of marine mammals in the La Plata River region of South America. Listen to find out why it's important to collect data of marine mammal strandings and what that can tell us...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 128: Becoming an Eco Warrior with Pro Surfer James Pribram
Interview Wednesdays are back! Today with have former pro surfer James Pribram who is the ultimate Eco Warrior. From joining a protest in Chile to running from the Japanese police for protesting the Cove, James is now back home at Laguna Beach,...
March 7, 2016
SUFB 126: Online Maps of Marine Mammals Distribution Available for Better Management
As someone who works in producing important maps of fish habitat to inform manager, I am geeking out at this article I cover in today's episode. The Duke Marine Geospatial Ecology Lab produced online maps for 35 Whale and Dolphin Species for managers...
March 5, 2016
SUFB 125: Ocean Talk Friday
Another Ocean Talk Friday was a success and for the 2nd week in a row, we hosted it on Blab, a live streaming site where we actually had people ask us questions! YAY for interaction!
This week, Nathan and I chatted about:
1) Superpower-like...
March 3, 2016
SUFB 124: Incorporating Climate Change in Marine Protected Area Planning
Marine Protected Areas are designed to remove the human influence, or disturbance, to the oceans; however, climate change impacts like high sea surface temperatures will affect MPS effectiveness in the future.
Today, I review a study that...
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;
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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...