Episodes
May 17, 2023
Fossil Fuel Tricks: How Red Herrings Distract from Climate Action
Are you tired of feeling frustrated and powerless in the face of misinformation about climate change? Have you been told to simply recycle and turn off the lights, only to see little progress toward a sustainable future? It'…
May 15, 2023
Sand Dunes: The Unsung Heroes of Coastal Resilience
Just when I thought I understood the delicate balance between nature and human intervention along coastlines, the Dunes project revealed an unexpected twist that left me stunned. Get ready for a jaw-dropping revelation that …
May 12, 2023
From Plague to Potential: Tackling Florida's Sargassum Crisis with Innovative Solutions
Sargassum, a type of giant seaweed, has been washing up on the shores of Florida earlier than ever before. Sargassum is a brown algae that forms large mats or blobs in the ocean, and its excessive presence can have detriment…
May 10, 2023
From Plastic to Paper: Canada's Environmental Dilemma Revealed
Canada has implemented a ban on single-use plastic products as part of its goal to achieve zero plastic waste by 2030. However, environmentalists are concerned about the increasing use of paper packaging as a substitute. Nic…
May 8, 2023
Reviving Ahupua'a: Hawaii's Indigenous Communities Restore Ancient Stewardship and Spark a Conservation Movement
Indigenous communities in Hawaii are reviving an ancient stewardship and conservation system known as ahupua'a. The system divides the islands into long wedges running from the mountains to the ocean and allows for the holis…
May 5, 2023
Climate Crisis Misinformation: How Google's Monetization Enables Deception and Delays Action
Google has been found to have monetized videos promoting climate crisis misinformation on YouTube as recently as April 2023, according to a report by the Climate Action Against Disinformation coalition. The report highlights…
May 3, 2023
Saving the Endangered Southern Resident Orcas: The Fight for Survival
Transport Canada has announced 10 measures to protect the critically endangered southern resident orcas off the British Columbia coast, including mandatory speed zones in two areas near Swiftsure Bank, fishing closures, and …
May 1, 2023
Conservation and Human Behavior: The Missing Link in Protecting Biodiversity
A new book argues that the social sciences, including anthropology, economics, human geography, political science, psychology, and sociology, are key to effective conservation. Conservation Social Science: Understanding Peop…
April 26, 2023
Let' get to know each other and our conservation journeys (Interview Opportunity)
The How To Protect The Ocean Podcast has always been a podcast for people that wanted to learn about living for a better ocean and about the people who were out there working and protecting the ocean. It meant that I would h…
April 24, 2023
Could this ecotourism venture in Canada bring danger to surfers?
Ecotourism can bring about some great benefits by educating visitors about the natural habitats found in a particular place and providing a revenue-generating service for local people. The type of ecotourism can range from k…
April 21, 2023
Dr. Oscar Sosa, shark researcher in Mexico with graduate work in Japan.
I wanted to share the most recent episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast to share the great story of Dr. Oscar Sosa who took the knowledge he gained from his graduate work in Japan back home to Mexico to build a great research p…
April 19, 2023
This is why you need to vote for politicians that want to protect the environment
I tell a true story about the events that led the Canadian government to replace an entire environmental science sector in 2015 after changing a crucial environmental protection law to speed up the construction of a pipeline…
April 17, 2023
Are we about to feel a super El Nino...or are the models wrong?
There are a number of climate models that could predict the intensity of the upcoming El Nino this year (2023). Some articles are predicting that we are going to have a Super El Nino, which could have devastating effects to …
April 14, 2023
This organization generates its own revenue to fund most of its programs
I wanted to create another episode on based another portion of the conversation that my cohost, Dr. David Ebert, and I had with Dr. Andrea Marshall on the Beyond Jaws podcast. We discussed how she funds most of her revenue a…
April 12, 2023
Ask this ONE question when you apply to any Marine Biology Job
Have you ever asked yourself what VALUE you can bring to the Marine Biology job that you want so that you can help your employer succeed in ways that other candidates can't? I asked myself this very question after interviewi…
April 10, 2023
The fat of the matter is Orcas need fatty Chinook salmon for survival (No two Chinook are alike)
There is no secret that the Southern Resident Orca Population in the Salish Sea is critically endangered and it faces many challenges that could lead this population to extinction. An overwhelming challenge is the population…
April 8, 2023
Manta ray fish exclusion device could save rays from bycatch death with the help of fishermen
There is an effort to conserve the Mobulid (manta and devil rays) species (9-11 species) as most of the species are considered endangered. Purse seine nets and gill nets are the leading reason for the death of mobulids. But …
April 5, 2023
Do microplastics accumulate in deep-sea organisms?
One of the scariest thoughts to me is wondering how far does our plastic pandemic reach in the ocean. We know that plastics reach every part of the ocean's surface, but how far down? And is it consistently found in the deep-…
April 4, 2023
Blue carbon could lead to methane release within coastal habitats
Blue carbon is not just a huge buzzword in the conservation space. It's a field within conservation that could help the oceans recoup from climate change impacts while decreasing climate change. There are many start-up compa…
March 31, 2023
Lolita the orca might be going home
Lolita is coming home...well maybe. The long-awaited journey home that people all over the world, especially the Lummi people (Indigenous people near the waters from which Lolita originated) closer to going home. The new own…
March 29, 2023
TikTok Ban: Should marine science communicators be worried?
The congressional hearing where the CEO of TikTok was questioned about the security of the app seemed like a total farce and there are many things that could be said about some of the conflicts of interest of the politicians…
March 27, 2023
Can Octopus be farmed?
A new proposal by an aquaculture company to farm octopuses is raising concerns among animal activists, conservationists, and scientists about whether it is right to farm octopuses for the purpose of food. The company propose…
March 24, 2023
You should do this exercise if you want to pursue a career in Marine Science and Conservation
I get asked the same thing all of the time: How do I get a job in marine biology? The first thing I say is, do you have some time to talk? Marine Biology is a career that many people want when they grow up. They watch some g…
March 22, 2023
Ugh Gross! Sewage bacteria was found in ocean spray, study finds
There is nothing better than going to a beach after a rain storm to sea the calmness of the sea and enjoy the ocean's tranquility. But, you might want to stay away from those areas after you hear what a recent study found in…