Episodes
Transparency in international fisheries registration is needed for better tracking
Jan. 30, 2023
The major problem with battling overfishing on the high seas is that it is difficult to track vessels due to the lack of transparency in vessel registration. The results of a new study are hoping to change this problem by cr…
No butts allowed on Florida beaches - cigarette butts that is
Jan. 27, 2023
Sitting on a beach surrounded by sand and the ocean is probably one of the best feelings in the world. Travelers from all over the world flock to coastlines every year to lie on beaches and cool off in the adjacent ocean. Ho…
Your social media message does not have to be special
Jan. 25, 2023
There is so much content out there that is better produced, better audio, better video, and better communicated than mine, but I still have a following and listeners who say they love my content. I must admit, there are time…
Reef shark decline could also reduce coral reef health
Jan. 23, 2023
The health of ocean habitats is a delicate balance of the presence of the right species and the proper conditions. When things are out of balance the health of habitats can be at stake. Coral reef habitats act as a host for …
You can't throw out your clothes in this US State to help the oceans
Jan. 20, 2023
Now that straws are banned in most places and single-use plastics are also on their way to being banned in many places it's time to move the focus on to other items...clothing. Don't you worry because I am not talking about …
Eradicating rats from small islands can help the ocean
Jan. 18, 2023
What would you think if I told you that conservationists and managers have improved the health of oceans and land on small islands by eradicating invasive rats? Researchers are now focusing on managing the biodiversity of th…
US Government allowing Oil & Gas industry to operate in endangered whale's habitat in the Gulf of Mexico
Jan. 16, 2023
When a government tells its people that it is opening up its coasts to oil and gas leasing like the Trump Administration did from 2016-2020, there are quite a few things that happen behind the scenes that we don't realize un…
Just start your marine conservation journey
Jan. 13, 2023
I did an interview recently on my other podcast that I cohost called Beyond Jaws with Guy Stevens who is the Founder of the Manta Trust. We talked about how he started studying manta rays after he received his Bachelor's Deg…
Recent California floods can be attributed by specific climate change events
Jan. 11, 2023
It's difficult to tell now but some of the heat waves that we have experienced over the past couple of years were thought to be impossible 50 or 60 years ago and we are now seeing natural disasters around the world that are …
Tourist numbers visiting Antarctica increase threatening the environment
Jan. 9, 2023
Visiting Antarctica might be on your bucket list and it would be a fun thing to do, but is it in the best interest protecting its environment? That is the question that conservationists are asking after a noticeable increase…
How I plan to protect the ocean in 2023
Jan. 6, 2023
It's a new year and many creator-focused businesses are gearing up and executing plans for 2023, including myself. I've made some personal resolutions and business resolutions for this podcast and my business. My goal has al…
5 Ways to Speak Up For The Ocean in 2023
Jan. 4, 2023
Are you looking to Speak Up For The Ocean in 2023? Then this episode is for you. I've been doing this podcasting thing for over 7.5 years and over that time I covered a lot of stories and I've seen various ways that people a…
People are mad at Director James Cameron for attending a dolphin show at an Avatar 2 Premieres in Japan
Jan. 2, 2023
James Cameron, the famous director, was promoting his new movie, Avatar: the way of the water, which has a huge marine conservation message when he came under fire for attending one of the promotional premieres in Japan. The…
Speaking up for ocean justice and equity
Dec. 23, 2022
For years now marine biologists, conservationists, NGOs, and governments have been working to protect the oceans in places all over the world. It would make sense that the projects would be about working altogether, especial…
How to support Indigenous-led Conservation for Oceans
Dec. 21, 2022
Ocean protection is a key tool in managing oceans and its resources and it requires the support of all ocean users, but the one group is often ignored or left out of the process that can play a key role in protecting the oce…
Two new Northern Right Whale calves spotted off the coast of Georgia...but will more be spotted?
Dec. 19, 2022
Northern right whales have been the subject of many conservation conversations over the past couple of months due to the decisions made around lobster and crab pot support for sustainability to protect the endangered species…
3 Ways to protect the ocean during the holidays
Dec. 16, 2022
It's that time of year that is supposed to be one of the happiest times of the year. Students get a holiday for at least 2 weeks, people travel to see their families, and others stay local and make plans to meet up with frie…
Scientists critique and debate and that is okay
Dec. 14, 2022
We live in an interesting time. We have access to information at our fingertips whenever we want. It's a great opportunity to learn and interact with people all over the world. Of course, there are downfalls to social media …
Shark graveyard discovered in the Indian Ocean
Dec. 12, 2022
If a shark dies in the ocean, where do we find its remains? Well, there could be many answers to that question, but for many sharks, you could find their teeth in one place that we know. A deep-sea graveyard was discovered o…
Will your next home be net-negative?
Dec. 9, 2022
It seems to be a right of passage for people to buy or rent a home/apartment when they are ready. But have you ever thought if your home will contribute to Climate Change or help Climate Change? It's never really discussed, …
Twitter is a dumpster fire right now. Can SciComm get anything productive out of it?
Dec. 7, 2022
Since Elon Musk bought Twitter, it has become more of a cesspool of racism, sexism, and misinformation than it was pre-Elon and conversations are becoming more confrontational as people are trying to defend their points of v…
Kelp is disappearing from the West Coast and that is not good for reducing Climate Change
Dec. 5, 2022
We will need to leverage Blue carbon (kelp, Seagrass, etc.) to help reduce climate change. Blue carbon can help absorb carbon 20 times or more than trees. There is an entire industry that is budding due to the potential reve…
There is more to your career than working in Academia for marine science and conservation
Dec. 2, 2022
We tend to have a perception that working as a marine biologist requires us to be a professor at a university or work in Academia. But there are more options that could lead to a more rewarding career in your marine biology …
A huge vote to take place this week to ban fishing devices that target sharks amid massive shark population declines
Nov. 30, 2022
Shark populations are being targeted in international waters by fishing fleets using legal fishing gear...sort of. The gear can target sharks that are in high demand for their fins, meat, and organs. Tens of thousands of met…