Episodes
Jan. 27, 2020
SUFB 959: Sea-Level Rise Will Reshape The US Coastline And Increase Migration Inland
We know that Sea-Level Rise will reshape the world's coastlines physically, but it is rare that we see studies that predict how local communities will be reshaped from a socio-economic perspective. A recent study out of the University of Southern...
Jan. 24, 2020
SUFB 958: How Government Regulations Are Made
The Government Of Canada introduced the creation of a new Aquaculture Act, which is long overdue, that was to be introduced in 2025. I was very excited to hear the great news; however, some people are not satisfied with how long it's going to...
Jan. 22, 2020
SUFB 957: Throwback - Secchi Disk Ocean Study With Dr. Richard Kirby
My 3rd ever episode published on the Speak Up For Blue Podcast was with Dr. Richard Kirby, who developed the only Citizen Science Secchi Disk programs in the world. At the time, Richard was with the Plymouth Marine Lab, but now Richard is an...
Jan. 20, 2020
SUFB 956: Coral Fish Attracted To Healthy Coral Reef Sound
What type of music do coral fish like? Well, a group of researchers from the University of Exeter found out recently. The researchers probably didn't play Stairway To Heaven to attract young juvenile fish to coral reefs; however, they did play the...
Jan. 17, 2020
SUFB 955: Using Collaborative Efforts To Conserve Fisheries
Marine Conservation is all about collaboration because collaboration leads to results. This episode presents a recent case where adaptive management, collaboration among government, research institutes, and citizen science groups show great results...
Jan. 15, 2020
SUFB 954: Throwback To Episode 2 - Deep Sea News Busting Myths On Radiation In The Pacific
I continue to throwback to my first episodes as we approach the 1000 episode mark here on the Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast. Dr. Craig McClain joined me to discuss his website, DeepSeaNews.com, how it runs and what was up with his most recent...
Jan. 13, 2020
SUFB 953: Scottish Coalition Calls For Trawling Ban Within 3 Miles Off Coast
Our Seas Coalition has called for Scotland to ban trawling within 3 miles of the coast to ensure the sustainability of fisheries for the future. The Coalition is made up of various stakeholders including marine ecotourism firms, fishing communities,...
Jan. 10, 2020
SUFB 952: Changing The Way We Label Foods And Make Them To Save The Environment
Climate Change is destroying our planet and altering our Oceans. There is no doubt about it. We need to change the way we live and we need leadership from governments and corporations to help us change. One company is leading the charge to help...
Jan. 8, 2020
SUFB 951: Episode 1 - Marine Pollution With Dr. Judith Weis
I'm taking you back to my first episode on the Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast because we are less than 50 episodes away from hitting 1000 episodes. In my first episode, I spoke to Dr. Judith Weis about her new book (at the time) entitled "Marine...
Jan. 6, 2020
SUFB 950: Algal Blooms Are Affecting Human Health Around The World
This episode is based on a great article in the Guardian (link below) that looks at various ways the increasing number of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) are affecting the environment and human health in different places around the world. Check out...
Jan. 3, 2020
SUFB 949: Australian Fire Origins And How The Fires Are Affected By The Ocean
The Ocean influences the climate and when the Ocean changes in temperature, then the climate changes. Unfortunately, climate change is making the Australian wildfires worse to the point where the entire country seems to be on fire...and it's only...
Jan. 1, 2020
SUFB 948: What's In Store For 2020
Happy New Year!!! We are entering a new decade where environmental awareness is rising as we continue to observe our world changing due to many of the bad things that we have done to it. However, this is a time for hope as the conversation is moving...
Dec. 30, 2019
SUFB 947: State Of The Ocean For 2019 And Outlook For 2020
Originally, I was going to do an entrie episode on the State of the Ocean in 2019, but I was worried it would be too depressing. Therefore, I decided to add the outlook of the Oceans for 2020 in the same episode to inspire hope. Do you agree...
Dec. 27, 2019
SUFB 946: Top 5 Episodes Of 2019
Every year, I review the 5 episodes that you, the audience loved so much. I always like to see which episodes you liked the best as it helps me plan content in the future. The episodes included zero waste stores, touching sharks, looking for...
Dec. 25, 2019
SUFB 945: Tips On How You Can Take Climate Action
I thought I would name some ways that you can take climate change action at home so that you know you are living for a better Ocean. In this episode, I talk about reducing/eliminating single-use plastic; buying second-hand clothes; and, buying...
Dec. 23, 2019
SUFB 944: Australian Heat Wave Is Causing Mass Fish Kills In Western Australia
Australia is undergoing an unprecedented Heat Wave and it is causing mass fish kills along the Western Australian Coastline. Air Temperatures above 50C are occurring for over 5 days, which has never happened in this region since they started...
Dec. 20, 2019
SUFB 943: An Audience Message And A Comment
I love hearing from the audience on how the podcast has affected you in different ways and/or what you thought about the podcast/episode. I decided to talk about a message I received from a listen about how the podcast has affected her life. I love...
Dec. 18, 2019
SUFB 942: Trudeau Releases His Government Ministry Of Fisheries, Oceans, and Coast Guard's Mandate Letter
Fighting Ocean Plastics, Implementing a NEW and IMPROVED Fisheries Act, and adding more Marine Protected Areas in Canada are just some parts of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Mandate Letter to Minister Jordan for the Fisheries, Oceans, and...
Dec. 16, 2019
SUFB 941: Science Communication Should Be Proactive Rather Than Reactive
Often times, science communicators are trying to undo the damage caused by a documentary or a certain President that spews utter garbage that is wrong on a specific environmental subject. Science communicators need to work at getting ahead of...
Dec. 13, 2019
SUFB 940: What Will Energy Look Like In The Future
I was listening to an episode of a podcast called Oppo (it's a Canadian political podcast that I listen to on a regular basis), where the main topic was on Nuclear Energy. The conversation quickly turned to other forms of energy such as renewable...
Dec. 11, 2019
SUFB 939: Ocean Conservancy And NFL Team Up To Protect The Oceans
Four NFL Athletes are using the program called "My Cleats, My Cause" Initiative to spread awareness of Ocean Issues by wearing custom-designed cleats to show their love for the Ocean. I LOVE this cause as the NFL is arguably the biggest sport in the...
Dec. 9, 2019
SUFB 938: Declining Oxygen Levels In The Ocean Due To Climate Change
Research has shown that Oxygen levels are declining in the open ocean and along the coasts all across the world. This research does not paint a pretty picture for the future of our oceans as deoxygenation is going to negatively affect biological and...
Dec. 6, 2019
SUFB 937: We Need You To Speak Up For The Ocean Blue
I had a thought about science communication the other day. I noticed that it's always the same people that speak up for conservation. The people who speak up are great, but it's always the same people. I feel as though we need new people to start...
Dec. 4, 2019
SUFB 936: Indonesia May Not Blow Up Illegal Fishing Boats Anymore
Indonesia is known for its beautiful beaches and clear ocean waters that are visited by millions of people every year. They are also known for blowing up boats who fish illegally in their waters, or so they used to be...maybe...we aren't sure...