Episodes
May 6, 2016
SUFB 155: Can We Cut Emissions?
I recently heard about an initiative on the radio of the
Government of Ontario trying to cut emissions through a very
aggressive plan that was to be complete by 2050. they wanted to set
up a committee that would over see the "greening" of Ontario...
May 4, 2016
SUFB 154: Getting To Know Nathan Johnson
I figured it was time that you got to know the co-host of Ocean
Talk Friday, Nathan Johnson. He is the guy who has written 99% of
the articles of Speak Up for Blue (SUFB) for the past 8 months and
has done a great job.
He will now be focusing...
May 2, 2016
SUFB 153: The Future Of Speak Up For Blue
Today, I decided to pull the curtain back and let you in on the
future plans of this company I call Speak Up For Blue (SUFB). I
started SUFB without any real plans. In fact, I didn't even know
how long I would be spreading Ocean News with an Ocean...
April 29, 2016
SUFB 152: Ocean Talk Friday
Nathan and I get together once again to chat about the important
articles of the week. We discuss the following:
1) Glow in the dark shark species;
2) A new UN Ocean Treaty: Do we really need one (Spoiler alert:
YES!);
3) Zombie Crabs (Yep...you read...
April 27, 2016
SUFB 151: Climate Change and Over Fishing Killing Baby Sea Lions
It's the article you don't want to read. I came across this
article and saw three tiny baby Sea Lions in a cage travelling to
the Pacific Marine Mammal Centre to get the care they need after
being stranded due to malnutrition. The Problem? Their...
April 25, 2016
SUFB 150: Massive Coral Reef Discovered at the Mouth of the Amazon River
The discovery of a long 600 mile long coral reef at the mouth of the Amazon River has really changed the way I think about reefs. Coral reefs are normally found in tropical shallow oceans with a narrow range of habitat parameters including...
April 22, 2016
SUFB 149: Ocean Talk Friday
This week's Ocean Talk Friday took place on Skype as our Blab site is having some buggy problems. Hopefully, Blab will be able to solve the problem and we will get last week's recording back.
In today's Ocean Talk Friday, Nathan and I discuss the...
April 20, 2016
SUFB 148: Can The Ocean Really Be Cleaned Up?
Are two projects going to save the Ocean from Our Wasteful Ways?
April 18, 2016
SUFB 147: SCUBA Diving To Ocean Conservation
How the SCUBA diving community can help with Ocean Conservation
April 18, 2016
SUFB 145: Sea Turtle Citizen Science in Honduras
Dr. Stephen Dunbar and PhD student Dustin Baumbach are researching Sea Turtles in Honduras, where 9 years ago, not much was known about these iconic species (Hawksbill and Green Sea Turtles). In addition to their research, Stephen started a non-profit...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 144: Enforcing Ocean Protection
Enforcement is one of the biggest challenges faced in Ocean Conservation. Policing an Ocean that covers over 70% of the population is nearly impossible. New technology has allowed us to improve of enforcement tactics, but they are by no means...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 143: Ocean Talk Friday
Nathan and I get together once again to discuss this week’s hot topics. We also have a little fun doing it. Here are the stories for today:NOAA increases science literacy by creating Ocean Conservation printable materials for teachers to use...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 142: My Top 4 Marine Conservation Documentaries
I count down and describe my favourite Marine Conservation Documentaries. These documentaries have had a profound effect on making the public aware of conservation issues, which created massive changes around the world.
Support the...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 141: Is the Seafood Industry in Trouble?
Oceana revealed that much of the Seafood Retailers are mislabelling their products causing a mistrust with their customers. This issue adds to an already long list of problems riddled throughout the industry. In today's episode, I go over all of the...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 140: Ocean Talk Friday
Nathan Johnson and I get together on Blab.im to discuss this week's articles that we think are worth talking about. Here are the stories we talked about today:1) Establishing Local Marine Reserves in New Zealand;2) The naming of a ship - Boaty...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 139: Is Citizen Science the Wave of the Future for Ocean Conservation
Michael Bear, Citizen Science Project director for Ocean Sanctuaries, recently wrote an article on the importance of Citizen Science in Ocean Conservation. The article inspired me o do a podcast episode on the same subject. Nathan and I did some...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 138: Ocean Talk Friday
Nathan and I talk about 4 Ocean Conservation articles that we thought were important:1) Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation gives $1 million to Seychelles as part of their Blue Bond System;2) Marine Scientists determine global marine protected areas should...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 137: Local Marine Conservation with Roy Mulder
I have Roy Mulder, President of the Canada Marine Environment Protection Society and an underwater Videographer/Photographer, on the program to tell us how he and 100-150 SCUBA divers got 30 dive sites protected by the government. He also chats about...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 136: Tourists Torment Seal Pups?!?!
I decided to switch up the format and frequency of the show. I will be posting 3 times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) to make room for some other things that will be happening with Speak Up For Blue.
Today, I chat about the story of tourists...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 135: Ocean Talk Friday
Nathan Johnson joins me again on Ocean Talk Friday where we hosted another Blab and were joined by some viewers who participated in the show! This week we talked about:1) A journal article being retracted due to a misunderstanding;2) Should we start...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 134: Researching The Inequality Of Artisanal Fisheries Research Around The World
Artisanal fishing is an important source of food and income for many developing countries around the world. Today's Research Thursday paper identifies the fact that most research on the subject is conducted by institutions and scientists in Developing...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 133: Midweek Ocean News Update
Today's episode will inform you about what is happening in Ocean News around the world. Today's topics:1) Penguin swims 8000km every to visit the man who saved it during an oil spill;2) February 2016 has NASA scientists in a state of heated panic...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 132: The Donor Ocean Conservationist
I always wonder what makes donors give money to Ocean Conservation organizations. I am on the board of directors for 3 different organizations and I am preparing to fundraise for two of them. I've donated some money in the past to various...
April 18, 2016
SUFB 131: What Type of Eco Warrior Are You?
Happy Monday! Last week, I interviewed James Pribram about his work as an Eco Warrior after his pro surfing career. James spoke about different levels of being an Eco Warrior and it made me think how we all are different in how we approach Ocean...