How To Protect The Ocean

September 2015
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September 2015

Wed, 30 September 2015

SUFB 019: Protecting Deep Sea Habitats with Dr. Brian Tissot

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) can protect ocean habitats from exploitation, especially when we use a proactive approach. Dr. Brian Tissot wants to sea that happen off the US Pacific. So he tells us how we can implement MPAs. Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session19

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Wed, 30 September 2015

SUFB 018: Sea Bass Responding to Climate Change

Sea Bass populations are shifting their distribution north ward as Ocean temperatures rise and they have found a new food resource in lobsters affecting the local fishing economy. Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session18

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Mon, 28 September 2015

SUFB 017 Can Celebrities Help Or Harm An Ocean Awareness Campaign?

Celebrities often participate in Ocean Awareness Campaigns because they have a large fan base of people who will do what they feel is important to them. Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session17 Speak Up For Blue Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakUpForBlue

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Fri, 25 September 2015

SUFB 016: Save Sea Turtles By Avoiding This Common Item

Sea Turtles have a hard time surviving as they have to face many hardships, include human impacts. Here is one item to avoid and why! Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session16 Link to Video: https://youtu.be/4wH878t78bw Support Sea Turtle Research for the PhD student who took the video and helped this poor Sea Turtle: https://www.gofundme.com/wuhvd6zj

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Fri, 25 September 2015

Dolphin Mid-Wives Helpong Women Give Birth in Ocean?

An instituted in Hawai'i will allow women to give birth in the ocean in the presence of dolphins. Anbsolute insanity...and here is why. Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session15

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Wed, 23 September 2015

SUFB 014: Saving the Vaquita with Dr. Andrew Wright

Dr. Andrew Wright joins me to discuss why the cutest marine mammal in the world is at risk to going extinct (fewer than 100 individuals). Andrew tells me all about these elusive and wonderful marine mammals. Find out how important it is for us, the Speak Up For Blue Community, to help these poor animals. Show Notes: http://speakupforblue.com/session14

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Tue, 22 September 2015

Marine Biologist Missing At Sea off the Coast of Peru

Marine Biologist, Keith Davis (41) was reported lost at sea while working as a fisheries observer in Peru. I wanted to talk about this tragedy to remind people that marine scientists and conservationists often put themselves at risk when working on or around the Ocean. It is important for scientists and conservationists to understand that safety training is crucial to maintaining a long career without incidents. Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/keithdavis

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Mon, 21 September 2015

Nat Geo Bought By Rupert Murdoch - Science Communication in Peril?

Rupert Murdoch bought and now owns 73% of The National Geographic Society AAAAAAAHHHHHH!!! Is nothing else sacred? The man that owns Fox News and believes Climate Change is some sort of natural process now has 73% control of a science, exploration, discovery and conservation magazine? Say it ain't so!!! I give you the low down on the $750 million deal and let you know how I feel about it and what I think should be done. Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/natgeo

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Tue, 8 September 2015

SUFB 013: The Role of Ocean Economies in Conservation

Economics plays an important role in Ocean Conservation. There are multiple competing interests involved in extraction and tourism of specific resources. It is important to understand how the Ocean Economies so we can better protect the Ocean. That is why I asked Jeff Adkins, Ocean Economist at NOAA, to help us understand Ocean Economies and the role it plays in conservation. Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session13

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Wed, 2 September 2015

SUFB 012: The Science Behind Blackfish and Captive Orcas

Our guest today is Dr. Naomi Rose, who is an expert in orcas for the past 20+ years. Naomi and I discuss the impact of the movie Blackfish and particularly the events that unfolded after the death of Dawn Brancheau, lead trainor of Tilicum the orca. Tilicum was resposible for her death. We discuss the science behind why orcas are not suitable for captivity to disprove and false reports that say otherwise. You DO NOT want to miss this episode! Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session12

Direct download: SUFB_S12_NaomiRose_OrcasBlackfish.mp3
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