Shark Week 2016 has begun and discovery Channel is kicking it off with a great episode from University of Miami's Shark Researcher, Dr. Neil Hammershlag, who is trying to answer the question: "Why are there so many Tiger Sharks at Tiger Beach, Bahamas?" Neil's Lab: http://www.sharktagging.com Ocean ARCH: http://www.ocearch.org/ Neil's…
Sea turtles, 2 Olive Ridley sea turtles, were found by researcher Dr. Nathan Robinson to have plastic items stuck in their nose. The first incident, Nathan found a plastic straw in the nose of a swimming Olive Ridley Sea Turtle. In the second incident, Nathan came upon another Olive Ridley…
Once an invasive species has, well...invaded, initiatives are set in place to try and eradicate the species that doesn't belong; however, what do we do about the Lionfish? Do we open fishing on Lionfish to eradicate them? After all, we are very good at over fishing? What do you think…
Lionfish were introduced into the Atlantic Ocean in the Southeast US a number of years ago and since then they spread their distribution into the Caribbean where they are outcompeting other predators for the same food. There are a number of programs and initiatives to eliminate the Lionfish from the…
Yesterday we covered a story where New England Senators were not speaking up to protect the region's Seamounts and Canyons. This prompted me to think about how we need to support politicians who support the protection of the Ocean. Yesterday's Article: https://youtu.be/FC1f_dfmkUE Speak Up For Blue: http://bit.ly/sufbsite Ocean Conservation Tips:…
New England Senators have been silent in supporting the designation of New England's Seamounts and Canyons as protected Monuments to the surprise of conservationists as one senator, Senator Ed Markey, has been vocal in supporting other ocean initiatives such as climate change emission reductions and adaptation. Article: http://huff.to/1WmuQ3F Speak Up…
WWF, the Newfoundland and Labrador Fisheries Union and other stakeholders are trying to open up the cod fishery in a specific area off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, but this time they want to make it sustainable. Can they do it? Article: http://bit.ly/1qvgEJB Speak Up For Blue: http://bit.ly/sufbsite Ocean…
Scientists have found that the Endangered Southern Resident Orca population that lives near Washington State waters have been undergoing a bit of a baby boom. Great for them; however, some scientists are concerned that the baby sex is skewed towards males rather than a 50/50 males/female divide. Other scientists say…
Orcas tried to attack a pair of Saratoga gray whales in front of some whale watchers last week. I recount the story and talk about the predatory nature of transient Orcas. Story Source: http://on9news.tv/1Vs7o4j Speak Up For Blue: http://bit.ly/sufbsite Ocean Conservation Tips: http://bit.ly/sufbtips The Speak Up For Blue Podcast: http://bit.ly/sufbpodcast…
Ocean Conservation can be done doing small things. Many people think you have to do something big to conserve the Ocean, but what they don't realize is that it's the little things that count. Today, I show you how I live for a better Ocean by packing my lunch. Speak…
Friend of Speak Up For Blue, David Shiffman (aka @WhySharksMatter), defended his thesis on shark conservation this past Friday (April 1st not less). I had a little something to say to David and my thoughts on marine biology graduate school. David's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whysharksmatter David's Research: http://www.sharktagging.com David's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whysharksmatter/?fref=ts…
Ocean News: A recent study out of a Pacific Coast kelp monitoring project noticed a 93% decrease since 2014. This is intense. Here is the source to the story: http://bit.ly/kelpdying Speak Up For Blue: http://bit.ly/sufbsite Ocean Conservation Tips: http://bit.ly/sufbtips The Speak Up For Blue Podcast: http://bit.ly/sufbpodcast -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Manatee:…
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Climate Change Denier and Republican Senator (Oklahoma) thought that he would disprove the science of climate change by bringing a snowball from outside into the Senate. He says the snowball shows that 2014 wasn't the hottest year in history because it.snowed.in.DC. Guess who funds his campaign...go ahead guess! Links: Speak…
I describe some alternative uses to Plastic Bags. A recent population survey discovered an increase of 1000 manatees in the state of Florida. It was the second time the population has increased (last time was in 2010). Now, officials are thinking of taking the manatee off of the endangered and…
A recent population survey discovered an increase of 1000 manatees in the state of Florida. It was the second time the population has increased (last time was in 2010). Now, officials are thinking of taking the manatee off of the endangered and down list them to threatened. Is this a…
Sharks, big ones, are coming close to shore to visit a popular nursery area causing beaches to close down. A Reporter makes it seem like the sharks are monsters by describing them a lurking and stalking...the CSIRO Shark expert corrects her...a huge win for conservation! Links: Speak Up For Blue…
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SpeakUpForBlue.com founder, Andrew Lewin, talks with Rebecca Dolson (a SpeakUpForBlue.com Contributor) about the role public aquariums and zoos play in Ocean Conservation. Do you think Public Aquariums benefit Ocean Conservation or hinder it? Leave a comment below. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Manatee: Are they still at risk?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIs3oXJRUtk -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
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