Episodes
April 13, 2019
SUFB 754: Don't Build Your Homes On Flood Plains
We have witnessed many floods around the world lately. It's Spring, so the snow melts in the temperate parts of the world, which causes more water to run. When you add Spring rainfall into the mix, then you get even more water running...
April 12, 2019
SUFB 753: Anemones Take In Microfibers
If Anemones and their close relatives, corals, don't have a tough enough time with climate change consequences that cause mass bleaching, . Microfibres enter the ocean through "shedding" during the laundry cycle, enter into the sewage treatment...
April 11, 2019
SUFB 752: Switching To A Career In Marine Conservation
I received an email this morning that inspired this episode. I get asked many times how people can change careers to one that is in Marine Conservation. It's not easy and for many, it can be scary. I provide some advice for those of you who want...
April 10, 2019
SUFB 751: Belize Doubles No-Take Marine Protected Areas To Boost Biodiversity and Protect Fisheries
in its waters to boost biodiversity and protect fisheries from future fishing pressure. The new No-Take MPAs as located in waters that range from 200-3000 metre deep and includes a coral reef complex called the Corona Reef. Corona Reef has been...
April 9, 2019
SUFB 750: Why Are Walruses Falling Off Cliffs In The Series, Our Planet
There is nothing better than watching a nature documentary narrated by David Attenborough. The graphics delight my eyes and Attenborough's voice soothes my soul! It's why I was so excited that Netflix released its Original Series called Our Planet...
April 8, 2019
SUFB 749: Sharks Get Protection Within The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
For decades the Queensland Government has been authorizing the killing of a list of sharks that may pose harm to bathers along the beautiful beaches of the Great Barrier Marine Park. The Shark population has since decreased due to the ignorant...
April 7, 2019
SUFB 748: Canada Set To Pass Ban On Marine Mammal Capitivity Bill
S-203 is a Bill in Canada that will make marine mammal captivity illegal in Canada. The bill is set to be presented in the House of Common before the House is released for summer. The Vancouver Aquarium and Marineland are the only two facilities that...
April 6, 2019
SUFB 747: Significance of P-Values, Is It Enough?
Nick Wehner joins me on the podcast today to discuss the use of the p-values in Marine Science studies. Statistical Societies have been telling the science community to be careful of only using the p-values as a way to measure significance as that is...
April 5, 2019
SUFB 746: My Observations On Climate Change Solutions In Canada
This has been an interesting week for Climate Change in Canada. The Federal Government roled out the Carbon Tax for Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and New Brunswick, then the government released a report that Canada was warming more than what we...
April 4, 2019
SUFB 745: Marine Conservation As An Oceanpreneur With Erica Moulton
I am very happy to present this interview I had with Erica Moulton, Director of STEM at St. Petersburg College and fellow Oceanpreneur. We chat about all her projects that she has on the go because they each contribute to Marine Conservation in...
April 3, 2019
SUFB 744: Profiling Good Brands With Maxime Ducker
Maxime Ducker, the founder of , joins me on the podcast to discuss her work profiling and promoting great brands that do social and environmental good. Maxime provides us with information on Social Enterprise trends in the social impact sectors....
April 2, 2019
SUFB 743: What Fish Nerds Think Of The Sea Lion Issue In British Columbia
in British Columbia that were harassing sea lions, who were also catching herring. the trouble was, the herring were being caught by sea lions while in the fisher's gill nets. I asked the question "Who has priority over the herring?" I felt bad...
April 1, 2019
SUFB 742: The Carbon Tax In Canada Is In Place
. The Provinces had a chance to implement their own carbon tax; however, Conservative leadership in the provinces of Ontario, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Saskatchewan refused to abide by the plan. Therefore, the Federal government instituted its own...
March 31, 2019
SUFB 741: Renewable Energy Is Becoming More Competitive
has reported that Renewable Energy, such as solar and wind, are becoming more competitive than coal and natural gas as prices for batteries (for energy storage) and manufacturing parts drop. The article comes at a time when the President of the...
March 30, 2019
SUFB 740: A Climate Change Rant From AOC
Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez has been shaking up Congress on many levels including calling out banks who support fossil fuels, calling out crooked business people making shaded deals, and backing the Green New Deal. The Republicans have decided to...
March 29, 2019
SUFB 739: How To Determine Size Of Marine Protected Areas
This is a listener request episode, where Alexandra Avila emailed me to ask me how the size of Marine Protected Areas (MPA) was determined for nearshore fisheries. Of course, the size of an MPA varies from place to place and fish to fish (some...
March 28, 2019
SUFB 738: Vaquita Numbers Down To 10 With Small Hope
Ocean Optimism is always good to have when trying to do Marine Conservation; however, the optimism is quickly dissipating with the Vaquita in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico. As you may know, the small porpoise that is known as the Vaquita is closer...
March 26, 2019
SUFB 737: Which Conservation Organizations Do You Support And How Do You Support Them?
We are always asked by Marine Conservation organizations for their support for the work that they do. The organizations often ask us for money to help fund their work, but there are other ways in which we can support organizations without having to...
March 25, 2019
SUFB 736: Marine Protected Areas Don't Protect Corals From Climate Change
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are a great tool in the Conservation toolbelt as they have, do, and continue to protect fisheries and biodiversity all over the world; however, MPAs do not protect certain species from other human disturbances such water...
March 24, 2019
SUFB 735: Marine Stewardship Council With Lucy Erickson
Buying seafood is a difficult process these days, especially if you would like to buy sustainably caught seafood. There are so many things to take into account such as farmed vs wild caught, how the seafood was caught, where it was caught, and who...
March 22, 2019
SUFB 734: University Of California System Ends Giant Schorlarly Journal Contract
Nick Wehner joins me on the podcast today to discuss some huge news from the ongoing world of Pay Wall Journals vs Open Access Journals. , which was worth $11 million. UC said it was ending the contract to continue its pursuit of more available Open...
March 21, 2019
SUFB 733: Is Delaying Plastic Straws Ban In Florida A Good Thing?
to see how it would impact the people of Florida. You are probably wondering why Florida would wait for 5 years, or you might be rolling your eyes saying "Oh Florida!!!" However, I don't necessarily disagree with the State government on this matter....
March 20, 2019
SUFB 732: Why Are Mako Sharks So Fast
Have you ever wondered why Mako sharks swim so fast through the water? Well, researchers have found out how they are able to handle the resistance of a medium such as salt water. Mako sharks have flexible denticles that move to lower the...
March 19, 2019
SUFB 731: Was An Article Claiming To Find A New Article Exaggerating?
There was a article that came out a couple of weeks ago claiming their research team found a "New" type of Orca in the subantarctic (coastal Antarctica). The "New" ecotype of orca is called Type D and it has clear morphological differences as...