Illegal fisheries is a huge problem and the story that you are about to listen to will highlight why it is so difficult to stop. This episode has the components of a great movie with crime syndicates, high seas chases, fraud…
Dr. Edward Hind-Ozan is back again for his segment "What's Going On In Marine Social Science This Week." T The study involves two marine social scientists who participate in a large community canoe trip to bring together th…
There are many people out there that are posting about how they can't find a job in Marine Conservation. Finding a job in this field is probably the toughest thing out there for aspiring Marine Conservationists. There are mo…
She paints the Oceans with a mission to connect her audience to the Ocean as they may not have had the chance to connect with it in other ways. Danielle is a prime example of how we need to connect with target audiences wit…
There is an increase in the number of people who are buying and/or exchanging 2nd hand clothing. . The method of the message is catching on. Sales in 2nd hand stores in some stores grew 30% over the last year. So why don't …
It's an interesting observation that has resulted in researchers asking the question: Why Do Dolphins Swim with Orcas? You may think that dolphins swimming with Orcas is normal and it is in a way; however, you must consider…
The marine mammals went into the bay during the winter months when there was no ice present (during a period of warming) to stalk belugas and narwhals; however, the ice came back and the animals got stuck in the bay without …
Imagine you are a local rock lobster fisher that relies on the sale of your catches to support your family. There are only 2000 fishers within the community, so it's relatively small. Now, How would you feel about that? Thi…
, South Africa . has found that there has been a sharp decrease in Great White Sharks in 2017 and 2018. Those two years resulted in zero sightings of the once dominant shark species in the area. So what happens to a marine e…
I have the pleasure of having a great discussion with Danni Washington about sustainable clothing and for the need for people to rethink the way they look at fashion as it affects the Ocean. Danni is a Marine Biologist who i…
Florida loves to fish! They love to fish for sharks from the beach. It's quite popular to fish for sharks from the beach in many parts of Florida. The fishing practice is a bit controversial as many anglers have been taking …
Dr. Andrew Wright joins us on a special episode today as we recorded this interview about his field work in Antarctica while he was still in ANTARCTICA!!!! Andrew is working with on a team of scientists to gather information…
I am pleased to have Dr. Edward Hind-Ozan back on the podcast to do discuss "What Is Happening In Marine Social Science This Week?" It's a weekly segment where Edd brings us articles that he and I discuss where we focus on p…
Dolphinariums in North America are thriving. I just came back from a trip the Caribbean where I saw advertisements for "swimming with dolphin" experiences. People flock to these tourism attractions because dolphins are such …
The short answer is, yes, they are. The long answer is that it depends on other factors, which I will get to soon. A recent article authored by Terry Hughes, a very well-known coral reef scientist, proposed that widely used…
The time of marine mammals in captivity is slowly dwindling. We are seeing people speak volumes with their wallets and actions as they deliberately leave out Sea World and other marine mammal entertainment facilities off of …
. Now the beach is closed down along with some access roads due to the new Elephant Seal pups that were born during the take over time. The Park staff are ensuring the pups and mother seals are protected during a vulnerable…
Ban Straws. Ban Plastic Straws. The movement to ban single-use plastics is growing. There are still many issues; however, the movement is starting to tackle some of these issues. New Zealand seems to be leading the pack. th…
Dr. David Ebert (@lostsharkguy) joins me on the podcast today to discuss why scientists go to fish markets. He has been going to fish markets all over the world building relationships with fishers on what, where and when the…
Zero waste stores are slowly popping up in places such as New York City, USA, Vancouver, Canada and now Devon, UK. These Mom & Pop stores are serving customers that tend to search for a more eco-friendly option in their loca…
A listener requested that I discuss Marine Career topics so I decided to look at some Facebook Groups for some insight on what advice new graduates and early career conservationists were seeking. I am a part of Marine Biolog…
Dr. Edd Hind-Ozan joins me today to discuss the US Shutdown on his weekly segment called "This Week In Marine Social Science." The shutdown is happening in the US because the US Federal Government cannot agree on how to fun…
Nick Wehner joins me on the podcast to discuss Open Access papers and the challenge of getting more authors to upload their papers to Open Access databases such as . Nick and I discuss the comparison of success rates of aut…
Florida Governor, Ron Desantis (Republican), took over the office at the beginning of 2019. Many Floridians and onlookers were afraid of the governor's dismissal of Climate Change during his campaign; however, his new polici…