Season 1
Sept. 19, 2022
Tribal salmon fisheries failures happening more often
The US government has declared tribal salmon fisheries along the west coast failures for a number of years due to a number of factors that include everything from river pollution to climate change, but will the payments offe…
Sept. 16, 2022
How should we pursue sustainable products to protect the ocean?
I was scrolling through Twitter the other day and I came across a post that was retweeted by a friend of mine. The post was a graph that looked at how long it would take to break down various bags (plastic bags vs re-useable…
Sept. 14, 2022
Communicate to your local communities can help global good
There are often times that I look at the news and hear the disasters that are happening all over the world and in my own backyard, I get overwhelmed and doubt whether we are going to be able to protect the oceans and ourselv…
Sept. 12, 2022
Paul Watson is out. Is there a turning of the tide at Sea Shepherd?
For 45 years, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has been know for its Direct Action Campaigns that led to controversial means to stop illegal activity in the open sea. The organization was led by Captain Paul Watson, who…
Sept. 9, 2022
Work in Marine Science and Conservation by doing what you are good at
My Master's advisor used to tell me that I would be great in a technical job within the marine science and conservation field and he was right as at the time I worked in a very technical part of the field as a marine technic…
Sept. 7, 2022
Can free online science and communication courses provide inspiration to protect the ocean
I've known that I wanted to be a marine biologist ever since I was 14 years old and dreamed of being on ships to work to protect the ocean. But I struggled to find information on the ocean as I did have access to the web at …
Sept. 5, 2022
Community support and legislations proves helpful in restoring mangroves for small villages in the Philippines
Mangroves provide protection along the coastline from erosion due to wave action and are a biodiversity haven that produces ample fisheries for local villages. But with bounty often comes increased popularity and in the case…
Sept. 2, 2022
COVID made it difficult to find work experience, so how do you move forward
Last week, I discussed how to get experience to help you get your first job in marine science and conservation; however, COVID put a wrench in many college-level students that impaired their ability to get experience. So now…
Aug. 31, 2022
Why can't we agree to protect the high seas?
A recent meeting in New York at the UN headquarters was not very productive for the High Seas. An agreement could not be met to protect the high seas in four key areas. The lack of an agreement leaves many ocean species vuln…
Aug. 29, 2022
How much sewage is being released to your coastline?
The UK is facing a number of beach closures due to sewage run-off as water companies are bypassing treatment and dumping raw sewage. Sewage run-off is supposed to happen on rare occasions; however, water companies are allowi…
Aug. 26, 2022
Ways to get experience for your first job in marine science and conservation
POV - You just graduated with your BSc in Biology with a concentration in Marine Science and you are super excited to start a new career in the field of Marine Science and Conservation, but you noticed that every job require…
Aug. 24, 2022
Can people get excited about science again?
The last 5 decades have been a rough one for the science field and it doesn't look like it's going to get better. Politicians and fringe groups are denying climate change and the scientific process around various tools to he…
Aug. 22, 2022
How synthetic biology can help protect the ocean with Dr. Milton Muldrow Jr.
Dr. Milton Muldrow Jr., Director of Natural Science Programs at Wilmington University (Delaware) joins me on the podcast today to discuss how synthetic biology can play a role in protecting the ocean. Milton talks about his…
Aug. 19, 2022
I hit a huge milestone for the podcast and why it makes me want to podcast more!
I launched this podcast to help people understand what is happening in the ocean and how they can help so I can stay connected to the ocean and its conservation. But I did not know that I would reach this many people when I …
Aug. 17, 2022
How you can use the example of baby sea turtles as a way to explain climate change to your family and friends
Explaining climate change is not a simple exercise, especially when there is so much misinformation floating around the web, and some times the material can be complex to explain, but there are ways to explain how climate ch…
Aug. 15, 2022
Risso's Dolphins herd pilot whales away from their habitat in the Azores
Cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) are beautiful creatures and they display a number of different behaviours that we often like to watch. The behaviours are usually friendly ones such as bow riding or breaching the …
Aug. 12, 2022
Is Canada's single use plastic ban enough to reduce plastic waste, Oceana Canada thinks we can do more
Canada just passed a law to ban 6 types of single-use plastics across the nation over the next 3 years in an unprecedented move to curb plastic waste, but some people think that Canada can do more, including Oceana. I am goi…
Aug. 8, 2022
Transparency an issue at Deep-Sea mining meetings in Jamaica, says scientists
The International Seabed Authority, which is responsible for overseeing the development of deep-sea mining in international waters AND protecting the ocean met to negotiate a set of regulations to determine if deep-sea minin…
Aug. 5, 2022
You must show this one personality trait if you want a job in Marine Science and Conservation
When I speak to people about their careers in Marine Science and Conservation, I can sense how badly they want a job and build their careers. It's hard to describe how I can notice it, but if you have it then go after it. Bu…
Aug. 3, 2022
Are celebrities contributing too much Greenhouse gases via their private jet flights?
A news article revealed that Kylie Jenner uses her private jet to fly 17 minutes to do daily chores such as grocery shopping to avoid traffic in LA. A sustainability firm based in the UK dug deeper to produce a list of the w…
Aug. 1, 2022
Do Greenland sharks frequent the Caribbean Sea?
A Greenland shark was found in the Caribbean Sea, surprising the science world and it begs the overall question: Have they always been there? But more research is needed to answer a number of questions. It also reminds us al…
July 29, 2022
Where to find local scientists to follow to find out information on science and conservation issues
Three episodes ago, I discussed how to speak up for the ocean if you are not a scientist. I suggested following specific scientists on social media to get accurate and recent science and conservation information. I had a few…
July 27, 2022
Discovery puts man in a clear plastic tub in the ocean; attracts big white shark; and, is surprised when the shark bites the clear tub to grab the human
Every year I go into Shark Week with a positive mindset in hope that it will provide some great programs and some great cinematography and I would like to hope that it won't play into the fear-mongering, but that was not the…
July 25, 2022
Shark Week is a great time to discuss shark science and conservation...here's how
Shark week is back and over this week you will see some great shots of different species of sharks and some interesting behaviours, but you probably won't see much talk on the conservation of sharks and you might hear some m…