Episodes
Sept. 7, 2022
Can free online science and communication courses provide inspiration to protect the ocean
I've known that I wanted to be a marine biologist ever since I was 14 years old and dreamed of being on ships to work to protect the ocean. But I struggled to find information on the ocean as I did have access to the web at the time. There are still...
Sept. 5, 2022
Community support and legislations proves helpful in restoring mangroves for small villages in the Philippines
Mangroves provide protection along the coastline from erosion due to wave action and are a biodiversity haven that produces ample fisheries for local villages. But with bounty often comes increased popularity and in the case of Malampaya Sound in the...
Sept. 2, 2022
COVID made it difficult to find work experience, so how do you move forward
Last week, I discussed how to get experience to help you get your first job in marine science and conservation; however, COVID put a wrench in many college-level students that impaired their ability to get experience. So now what do you do? In today's...
Aug. 31, 2022
Why can't we agree to protect the high seas?
A recent meeting in New York at the UN headquarters was not very productive for the High Seas. An agreement could not be met to protect the high seas in four key areas. The lack of an agreement leaves many ocean species vulnerable to overfishing,...
Aug. 29, 2022
How much sewage is being released to your coastline?
The UK is facing a number of beach closures due to sewage run-off as water companies are bypassing treatment and dumping raw sewage. Sewage run-off is supposed to happen on rare occasions; however, water companies are allowing run-off more than on...
Aug. 26, 2022
Ways to get experience for your first job in marine science and conservation
POV - You just graduated with your BSc in Biology with a concentration in Marine Science and you are super excited to start a new career in the field of Marine Science and Conservation, but you noticed that every job requires 3-5 years of experience,...
Aug. 24, 2022
Can people get excited about science again?
The last 5 decades have been a rough one for the science field and it doesn't look like it's going to get better. Politicians and fringe groups are denying climate change and the scientific process around various tools to help protect people. But on...
Aug. 22, 2022
How synthetic biology can help protect the ocean with Dr. Milton Muldrow Jr.
Dr. Milton Muldrow Jr., Director of Natural Science Programs at Wilmington University (Delaware) joins me on the podcast today to discuss how synthetic biology can play a role in protecting the ocean. Milton talks about his career and journey...
Aug. 19, 2022
I hit a huge milestone for the podcast and why it makes me want to podcast more!
I launched this podcast to help people understand what is happening in the ocean and how they can help so I can stay connected to the ocean and its conservation. But I did not know that I would reach this many people when I started and it makes me...
Aug. 17, 2022
How you can use the example of baby sea turtles as a way to explain climate change to your family and friends
Explaining climate change is not a simple exercise, especially when there is so much misinformation floating around the web, and some times the material can be complex to explain, but there are ways to explain how climate change is affecting an iconic...
Aug. 15, 2022
Risso's Dolphins herd pilot whales away from their habitat in the Azores
Cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) are beautiful creatures and they display a number of different behaviours that we often like to watch. The behaviours are usually friendly ones such as bow riding or breaching the water giving us a...
Aug. 12, 2022
Is Canada's single use plastic ban enough to reduce plastic waste, Oceana Canada thinks we can do more
Canada just passed a law to ban 6 types of single-use plastics across the nation over the next 3 years in an unprecedented move to curb plastic waste, but some people think that Canada can do more, including Oceana. I am going to talk about how Oceana...
Aug. 8, 2022
Transparency an issue at Deep-Sea mining meetings in Jamaica, says scientists
The International Seabed Authority, which is responsible for overseeing the development of deep-sea mining in international waters AND protecting the ocean met to negotiate a set of regulations to determine if deep-sea mining can proceed. But...
Aug. 5, 2022
You must show this one personality trait if you want a job in Marine Science and Conservation
When I speak to people about their careers in Marine Science and Conservation, I can sense how badly they want a job and build their careers. It's hard to describe how I can notice it, but if you have it then go after it. But there are many of you who...
Aug. 3, 2022
Are celebrities contributing too much Greenhouse gases via their private jet flights?
A news article revealed that Kylie Jenner uses her private jet to fly 17 minutes to do daily chores such as grocery shopping to avoid traffic in LA. A sustainability firm based in the UK dug deeper to produce a list of the worst private jet offenders...
Aug. 1, 2022
Do Greenland sharks frequent the Caribbean Sea?
A Greenland shark was found in the Caribbean Sea, surprising the science world and it begs the overall question: Have they always been there? But more research is needed to answer a number of questions. It also reminds us all that we know nothing of...
July 29, 2022
Where to find local scientists to follow to find out information on science and conservation issues
Three episodes ago, I discussed how to speak up for the ocean if you are not a scientist. I suggested following specific scientists on social media to get accurate and recent science and conservation information. I had a few people contact me over...
July 27, 2022
Discovery puts man in a clear plastic tub in the ocean; attracts big white shark; and, is surprised when the shark bites the clear tub to grab the human
Every year I go into Shark Week with a positive mindset in hope that it will provide some great programs and some great cinematography and I would like to hope that it won't play into the fear-mongering, but that was not the case for the first news...
July 25, 2022
Shark Week is a great time to discuss shark science and conservation...here's how
Shark week is back and over this week you will see some great shots of different species of sharks and some interesting behaviours, but you probably won't see much talk on the conservation of sharks and you might hear some misinformation on the...
July 20, 2022
Use these 3 steps to speak up for the ocean if you are not a scientist
Science plays an important part in understanding the trends in the ocean whether they are positive or negative and scientists also are critical in communicating their work so people can be aware of the trends, but people think that only scientists can...
July 18, 2022
Can the Mississippi Delta be re-engineered to save it?
The Mississippi Delta is one powerful river that drains a large portion of the rivers in the US and two provinces in Canada, yet there are few people who know how powerful the river can be and how the land at the mouth of the Mississippi changes...
July 15, 2022
Are people learning to love sharks so much that they could harm them
Sharks have had a bad reputation for decades that have lead to their harm and lack of protection for a long time, but more videos and articles are surfacing that include love for sharks. But could all of this love be dangerous for shark populations as...
July 13, 2022
Lessons in science communication that I learned from Forrest Galante
I recently had the opportunity to interview wildlife science communicator, Forrest Galante, for my other podcast I cohost called Beyond Jaws and during the interview Forrest taught me a lot about being a science communicator through his own journey....
July 11, 2022
4 Reasons why the Biden administration should not expand offshore drilling
There is a huge push to move away from fossil fuels and move toward renewable energy to help reduce climate change, but politicians and the fossil fuel industry are always pushing for more oil and gas drilling to help the economy; therefore, authors...