Episodes
March 7, 2016
SUFB 126: Online Maps of Marine Mammals Distribution Available for Better Management
As someone who works in producing important maps of fish habitat to inform manager, I am geeking out at this article I cover in today's episode. The Duke Marine Geospatial Ecology Lab produced online maps for 35 Whale and Do…
March 5, 2016
SUFB 125: Ocean Talk Friday
Another Ocean Talk Friday was a success and for the 2nd week in a row, we hosted it on Blab, a live streaming site where we actually had people ask us questions! YAY for interaction!
This week, Nathan and I chatted about: …
March 3, 2016
SUFB 124: Incorporating Climate Change in Marine Protected Area Planning
Marine Protected Areas are designed to remove the human influence, or disturbance, to the oceans; however, climate change impacts like high sea surface temperatures will affect MPS effectiveness in the future.
Today, I rev…
March 2, 2016
SUFB 123: Great Barrier Reef Corals Experiencing a Coral Bleaching Event
Coral bleaching is synonymous with Climate Change and unfortunately, high global temperatures this year as brought on another coral bleaching event in a UNESCO Heritage Site. Today, I talk about what is happening, why it hap…
March 1, 2016
SUFB 122: Leo DiCaprio Talks Climate Change In 2016 Oscars Acceptance Speech
Leonardo DiCaprio one best Actor for Revenant at the 2016 Oscars and instead of thanking his costars he talked about how we should be supporting politicians who support Climate Change Emission reductions. And believe or not,…
March 1, 2016
SUFB 122: Leo DiCaprio Talks Climate Change In 2016 Oscars Acceptance Speech
Leonardo DiCaprio one best Actor for Revenant at the 2016 Oscars and instead of thanking his costars he talked about how we should be supporting politicians who support Climate Change Emission reductions. And believe or not,…
Feb. 26, 2016
SUFB 121: Ocean Talk Friday
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This week's Ocean Talk Friday was recorded on Blab.im, a live streaming platform that allows viewers to interact with hosts. Nathan and I hoped on Blab to discuss:
1) Wh…
Feb. 25, 2016
SUFB 120: La Plata Dolphin Population Structure Helps Manage the Endangered Species
On Monday, we talked about the the species of dolphin where an individual got stranded; picked up by a beachgoer and pet by about 30-50 people before it died. It was tragic to say the least, but I thought it would be a good …
Feb. 24, 2016
SUFB 119: Sharks and Climate Change with Dr. Chris Lowe
On Today's Interview Wednesday, I speak with the Director of the Shark Lab at the California State University, Dr. Chris Lowe, to discuss his research as well as why he thinks the white shark population is doing so well. You…
Feb. 23, 2016
SUFB 118: La Plata River Dolphin Profile
This week on Species Tuesday, I profile the La Plate River Dolphin because we spoke about the same species on yesterday's podcast, which was killed after people picked up the stranded dolphin and passed it around like a toy …
Feb. 22, 2016
SUFB 117: Dolphin Killed After Beachgoers Pass It Around To Pet And Take Selfies
A La Plate River Dolphin washed up on a beach, likely stranded, when beachgoers decided to pass it around to pet and take selfies with it before it died of dehydration. The La Plate River Dolphin is listed on the IUNC Red Li…
Feb. 19, 2016
SUFB 116: Ocean Talk Friday
It's another Ocean Talk Friday and Nathan and I are back at it chatting away about our favourite subject: Ocean Conservation. On Today's episode, we talk about: How islands are a haven for marine biodiversity; how climate ch…
Feb. 18, 2016
SUFB 115: Quantifying Multiple Stressors For More Effective Marine Protected Areas
On Research Thursdays today, I talk about a study that focuses on quantifying multiple threats to the environment on a local scale instead of using expert opinion. The authors say the latter method tends to under- or over-es…
Feb. 17, 2016
SUFB 114: Parents We Should Teach Our Children To Be Respectful To Animals!
I came across a video the other day of kids throwing sand on some sea lions at a famous beach that has some historic controversy. The worst part of the video was that the parents/guardians were not stopping the kids from har…
Feb. 16, 2016
SUFB 113: Krill Species Profile
This Species Tuesday I decided to profile Krill as they are small but hugely important in the sustenance of some major iconic species such as baleen whales, fish, and penguins. They are found all over the world so I thought …
Feb. 15, 2016
SUFB 112: Plastic Pollution Giving Rides to Microbes to Get Closer To You
Plastic pollution is found all of the world in every Ocean. It comes in large to tiny forms and now researchers are finding that the plastic pieces are homes for microbe species, including the harmful ones. Take a listen to …
Feb. 12, 2016
SUFB 111: Ocean Talk Friday
Today on Ocean Talk Friday, Nathan and I decided to change things up. We decided to discuss one article written by past podcast guest Andrew David Thaler who wrote about the losing battle scientists and conservationists face…
Feb. 11, 2016
SUFB 110: Fish Use Multiple Habitats; Implications for Marine Protected Area Designation
As we covered seagrass habitats on Monday's episode, I wanted to cover seagrasses and their importance today, on Research Thursday. However, we are looking at a study that proves Marine Protected Areas designated to protect …
Feb. 10, 2016
SUFB 109: Watching British Wildlife with Eco Sapien
We have two very special guests on Interview Wednesday's today. David and Phil run an organization called Eco Sapien, which creates small documentaries on You Tube. Some great quality documentaries, I might add that include …
Feb. 9, 2016
SUFB 108: The Giant Cuttlefish Profile
Today, on Species Tuesday, we examine my favourite group of animals in the world, the cuttlefish. I love these guys because of these ability to hover and change colour for camouflage. I profile the giant Australian cuttle fi…
Feb. 8, 2016
SUFB 107: Seagrass Species Uses Alternative Reproduction Methods
A Seagrass species located in Shark Bay, Western Australia is using an alternative reproductive strategy to colonize an area that is highly saline and not normally optimal for the species. In this episode, we discuss why tha…
Feb. 5, 2016
SUFB 106: Ocean Talk Friday
Today's Ocean Talk Friday with me and Nathan Johnson talks about how people still think the earth is flat (WTF!?); The Royal Caribbean and WWF partner for Ocean Conservation; Sea Turtle Males are in demand; and, Microsoft is…
Feb. 4, 2016
SUFB 105: African Penguin Population Tied To Prey
This week's Research Thursday, I chat about how a study found that the African Penguin population success was highly tied to the population of the sardine and anchovy. This has great implications for managing the penguin spe…
Feb. 3, 2016
SUFB 104: Will The Real Great White Shark Please Stand Up with Esther Overbeeke
I speak with Esther Jacobs Overbeeke who is a Communications Specialist for Oceans Research, a South African research organization focusing on Great White Shark populations. Esther's story is an awesome one, selling everythi…