Episodes
Jaelen Myers' Journey: From Indiana to Stingray Research in Australia
June 2, 2023
Meet Jaelen Myers, an inspiring marine biologist who has turned her love for aquatic life into a successful academic career. Hailing from Illinois, Jaelen completed her undergraduate degree in environmental biology and furth…
Northern Right Whales Impact on Lobster Fishing
May 29, 2023
Northern Right Whale Threats The North Atlantic right whale is an endangered species, and its presence near lobster fishing areas can pose a threat to the whale population. The main concerns are ship strikes and entanglement…
Inaki Ruiz: Building a Better Future for Our Oceans & Environment
May 26, 2023
Join Inaki Ruiz on his journey to save the oceans, but be prepared for the unexpected twist that will leave you inspired and questioning what more you can do to make a difference. In this episode, you will be able to: …
Ocean's Mystery: Orcas Sinking Boats off the Coast of Spain - Unraveling the Enigma
May 24, 2023
I discuss the unusual behavior of a sub pod of critically endangered orcas off the coast of Spain. Since 2020, these orcas have been ramming sailboats, causing damage and even sinking vessels in 3 cases. The motive behind th…
Thao Nguyen
May 18, 2023
Fossil Fuel Tricks: How Red Herrings Distract from Climate Action
May 17, 2023
Are you tired of feeling frustrated and powerless in the face of misinformation about climate change? Have you been told to simply recycle and turn off the lights, only to see little progress toward a sustainable future? It'…
Sand Dunes: The Unsung Heroes of Coastal Resilience
May 15, 2023
Just when I thought I understood the delicate balance between nature and human intervention along coastlines, the Dunes project revealed an unexpected twist that left me stunned. Get ready for a jaw-dropping revelation that …
From Plague to Potential: Tackling Florida's Sargassum Crisis with Innovative Solutions
May 12, 2023
Sargassum, a type of giant seaweed, has been washing up on the shores of Florida earlier than ever before. Sargassum is a brown algae that forms large mats or blobs in the ocean, and its excessive presence can have detriment…
From Plastic to Paper: Canada's Environmental Dilemma Revealed
May 10, 2023
Canada has implemented a ban on single-use plastic products as part of its goal to achieve zero plastic waste by 2030. However, environmentalists are concerned about the increasing use of paper packaging as a substitute. Nic…
Reviving Ahupua'a: Hawaii's Indigenous Communities Restore Ancient Stewardship and Spark a Conservation Movement
May 8, 2023
Indigenous communities in Hawaii are reviving an ancient stewardship and conservation system known as ahupua'a. The system divides the islands into long wedges running from the mountains to the ocean and allows for the holis…
Climate Crisis Misinformation: How Google's Monetization Enables Deception and Delays Action
May 5, 2023
Google has been found to have monetized videos promoting climate crisis misinformation on YouTube as recently as April 2023, according to a report by the Climate Action Against Disinformation coalition. The report highlights…
Saving the Endangered Southern Resident Orcas: The Fight for Survival
May 3, 2023
Transport Canada has announced 10 measures to protect the critically endangered southern resident orcas off the British Columbia coast, including mandatory speed zones in two areas near Swiftsure Bank, fishing closures, and …
Conservation and Human Behavior: The Missing Link in Protecting Biodiversity
May 1, 2023
A new book argues that the social sciences, including anthropology, economics, human geography, political science, psychology, and sociology, are key to effective conservation. Conservation Social Science: Understanding Peop…
Let' get to know each other and our conservation journeys (Interview Opportunity)
April 26, 2023
The How To Protect The Ocean Podcast has always been a podcast for people that wanted to learn about living for a better ocean and about the people who were out there working and protecting the ocean. It meant that I would h…
Could this ecotourism venture in Canada bring danger to surfers?
April 24, 2023
Ecotourism can bring about some great benefits by educating visitors about the natural habitats found in a particular place and providing a revenue-generating service for local people. The type of ecotourism can range from k…
Dr. Oscar Sosa, shark researcher in Mexico with graduate work in Japan.
April 21, 2023
I wanted to share the most recent episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast to share the great story of Dr. Oscar Sosa who took the knowledge he gained from his graduate work in Japan back home to Mexico to build a great research p…
This is why you need to vote for politicians that want to protect the environment
April 19, 2023
I tell a true story about the events that led the Canadian government to replace an entire environmental science sector in 2015 after changing a crucial environmental protection law to speed up the construction of a pipeline…
Are we about to feel a super El Nino...or are the models wrong?
April 17, 2023
There are a number of climate models that could predict the intensity of the upcoming El Nino this year (2023). Some articles are predicting that we are going to have a Super El Nino, which could have devastating effects to …
This organization generates its own revenue to fund most of its programs
April 14, 2023
I wanted to create another episode on based another portion of the conversation that my cohost, Dr. David Ebert, and I had with Dr. Andrea Marshall on the Beyond Jaws podcast. We discussed how she funds most of her revenue a…
Ask this ONE question when you apply to any Marine Biology Job
April 12, 2023
Have you ever asked yourself what VALUE you can bring to the Marine Biology job that you want so that you can help your employer succeed in ways that other candidates can't? I asked myself this very question after interviewi…
The fat of the matter is Orcas need fatty Chinook salmon for survival (No two Chinook are alike)
April 10, 2023
There is no secret that the Southern Resident Orca Population in the Salish Sea is critically endangered and it faces many challenges that could lead this population to extinction. An overwhelming challenge is the population…
Manta ray fish exclusion device could save rays from bycatch death with the help of fishermen
April 8, 2023
There is an effort to conserve the Mobulid (manta and devil rays) species (9-11 species) as most of the species are considered endangered. Purse seine nets and gill nets are the leading reason for the death of mobulids. But …
Do microplastics accumulate in deep-sea organisms?
April 5, 2023
One of the scariest thoughts to me is wondering how far does our plastic pandemic reach in the ocean. We know that plastics reach every part of the ocean's surface, but how far down? And is it consistently found in the deep-…
Blue carbon could lead to methane release within coastal habitats
April 4, 2023
Blue carbon is not just a huge buzzword in the conservation space. It's a field within conservation that could help the oceans recoup from climate change impacts while decreasing climate change. There are many start-up compa…