Mon, 30 March 2020
As we all are isolated in our respective homes around the world, we are seeing some positive effects of air pollution decreasing in Italy, China and other places. Link To Article: https://www.boredpanda.com/italy-pollution-levels-coronavirus-quarantine/?utm_source=ecosia&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=organic Will the quarantine lead to better environmental management in the future? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science: Projects For Wildlife Podcast:
Direct download: SUFB_S983_ClimateChangeReducedDueToQuaratine.mp3
Category:climate change -- posted at: 12:00am EST |
Fri, 27 March 2020
A review study looked at 540 studies that involved marine species populations with respect to warming. Species near the poles are becoming more abundant compared to species near the equator. Link To Article: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2238538-warming-oceans-are-causing-marine-life-to-shift-towards-the-poles/ Do you think this trend will continue? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science: Projects For Wildlife Podcast:
Direct download: SUFB_S982_ClimateChangeSpeciesShiftingTowardsThePoles.mp3
Category:climate change -- posted at: 12:00am EST |
Wed, 25 March 2020
Trying to attain a career in Marine Conservation or Conservation, in general, is very difficult. There aren't many jobs available and there is little funding. There are many people struggling, but the struggle can be lonely as the business is very isolated with fieldwork in remote areas for long periods of time. One young conservationist had enough and decided to let her feelings out. What happened next was inspirational and gave birth to the website: https://lonelyconservationists.com/ Link to article: https://news.mongabay.com/2020/03/overworked-underpaid-and-lonely-conservationists-find-a-new-community-online/ Turn On The Light Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/turn-on-the-light/id1498940763 Tell us about your career struggles in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science: Projects For Wildlife Podcast:
Direct download: SUFB_S981_TheLonelyConservationist.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation careers -- posted at: 12:00am EST |
Mon, 23 March 2020
A great Mongabay article describes a 5-fold increase of Humpback Whales in less than two decades in a Multi-Use Protected Area in Chile called the Francisco Coloane Multi-Use Marine And Coastal Protected Area. In 2003, 40 Humpback whales were observed in the MPA compared to 190 individuals in 2017. The same study revealed a feeding area for the Humpback Whales was in a 15 square km area that was closed to fishing. A huge success. Link To Article: https://news.mongabay.com/2020/03/chile-expedition-to-the-end-of-the-world-where-humpback-whales-are-thriving/ Would you go visit this Marine Protected Area? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Take my course on Podcasting For The Environment: Join The Speak Up For Blue FB Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science: Projects For Wildlife Podcast:
Direct download: SUFB_S980_MPASuccessForHumpbacksInChile.mp3
Category:Humpback Whales -- posted at: 12:00am EST |
Fri, 20 March 2020
The last segment in the Marine Conservation Career series covers the topic of Interviews. I LOVE doing interviews. Connecting to people is my jam! However, I know that not everyone loves interviews so I created this episode to help you better prepare for your next Marine Conservation Job Interview. Do you have any suggestions for preparing for Interviews? Share your experience in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Take my course on Podcasting For The Environment: Join The Speak Up For Blue FB Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science: Projects For Wildlife Podcast:
Direct download: SUFB_S979_PreparingForInterviews.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation Career -- posted at: 12:00am EST |
Wed, 18 March 2020
At some point in your Marine Conservation Career, you will face the question of whether one species is worth more than the other. Science alone will not be able to answer the question. A team of interdisciplinary scientists may be able to answer the question; however, the results may not agree with the moral stance from the public. The article that I cover today explores this idea using grey seals and cod on the Atlantic coast as an example. Link To Article: http://theconversation.com/what-lives-what-dies-the-role-of-science-in-the-decision-to-cull-seals-to-save-cod-131298 Do you think grey seals should be culled to help the cod population? Let me know your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Take my course on Podcasting For The Environment: Join The Speak Up For Blue FB Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science: Projects For Wildlife Podcast:
Direct download: SUFB_S978_ToCullOrNotToCullThatIsTheQuestion.mp3
Category:Seals -- posted at: 12:00am EST |
Mon, 16 March 2020
We are living in unprecedented times, where the Coronavirus has taken over our lives to the point where many of us are living in self-quarantine and practicing social distancing. People are buying up tons of toiler paper and disinfectant wipes to ensure they do not catch or spread the virus. Others are hoarding all sorts of products. The amount of purchasing can lead to the wasteful use of some products so I wanted to create this episode to ensure we are still living for a better Ocean by thinking sustainably with our wallets during these uncertain times. Stay Safe! Are you buying from sustainable sources? Share your sources in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Take my course on Podcasting For The Environment: Join The Speak Up For Blue FB Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science: Projects For Wildlife Podcast:
Direct download: SUFB_S977_ThinkOfTheOceanWhileInQuarantine.mp3
Category:Coronavirus -- posted at: 12:00am EST |
Fri, 13 March 2020
Your resume verifies all of the information you provided in your cover letter. It's very important to put it the right information and customize the resume to fit each job to which you are applying. In this episode, I run through how you should build each section of your resume for a Marine Conservation Job. Do you have any strategies that you would like to share? Share them in the Marine Science and Conservation Careers Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/career. Take my course on Podcasting For The Environment: Join The Speak Up For Blue FB Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science: Projects For Wildlife Podcast:
Direct download: SUFB_S976_HowToWriteAResumeForMarineConservationJob.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation Career -- posted at: 8:00am EST |
Wed, 11 March 2020
Pacific Salmon species love cool, clean waters and they are able to enjoy those waters all throughout British Columbia, Canada. Glacial retreating due to warmer air temperatures has revealed many suitable habitats for Pacific Salmon species; however, those glaciers are getting smaller and some have stopped revealing suitable habitat. It's all due to Climate Change that increased the speed of melting. Less habitat is a bit of a concern to researchers. Some Pacific Salmon species will not do as well in warmer conditions. Listen to the episode to find out which species will do well and which ones won't. Link To Article: https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/glacial-retreat-good-news-and-bad-news-for-pacific-salmon-species Do you think new suitable habitat revealed by retreating glaciers should be protected from humans? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science: Projects For Wildlife Podcast:
Direct download: SUFB_S975_HowWillPacificSalmonSpeciesSurviveClimateChange.mp3
Category:Salmon -- posted at: 12:00am EST |
Mon, 9 March 2020
How do we stop plastic pollution from getting into the Ocean? Is banning single-use plastic the way to go, or do we make the manufacturers bare the responsibility or both? Link to article: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/plastic-problem-recycling-myth-big-oil-950957/ Let me know what you think in the Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science: Projects For Wildlife Podcast:
Direct download: SUFB_S974_TaklingThePlasticProblem.mp3
Category:Ocean Plastic Pollution -- posted at: 12:00am EST |
Fri, 6 March 2020
The times of a single-page cover letter are over. In Marine Conservation, your cover letter needs to include specific information that will help the person reviewing your application to decide whether you warrant a closer look (i.e. an interview). I give you tips on how to write a cover letter that will get you closer to getting the interview. It worked for me. Once I started using this strategy, I was able to get more interviews on applications that I submitted. Do you use the same strategy when writing your cover letter? Share your thoughts in the Marine Science And Conservation Careers Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/career. Take my course on Podcasting For The Environment: Join The Speak Up For Blue FB Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science: Projects For Wildlife Podcast:
Direct download: SUFB_S973_HowToWriteAProperCoverLetterForMarineConservationJobs.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation careers -- posted at: 12:00am EST |
Wed, 4 March 2020
Do you remember when the Senator brought the snowball onto the Senate floor to demonstrate that Climate Change was not real? I sure do. You will find out my thoughts about the event on this Throwback episode to episode 8, my first solo/non-interview episode. It was a time where President Obama declared Climate Change as the biggest threat to the United States. That claim was backed up by the Navy, NASA and other scientific associations. However, Republican politicians were fighting any claim that Climate Change was real...and nothing has changed except that the Republicans are now in charge. Do you think the US government will ever properly address Climate Change? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science: Projects For Wildlife Podcast:
Direct download: SUFB_S972_Throwback_ClimateChangeAndOcean.mp3
Category:climate change -- posted at: 12:00am EST |
Mon, 2 March 2020
This episode may be the most powerful episode that we have ever published on Speak Up For The Ocean Blue podcast. It's all because of my guest today, Chelsea Gray, a PhD student who studies basking sharks. Unfortunately, we are not discussing Chelsea's PhD today as Chelsea will be telling us about something that happened to her a couple of years ago that was terrible. She will also be telling us what happened after as she tried to seek justice. You have to listen to this story to believe it. Do you think your school will protect your fellow graduate students? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science: Projects For Wildlife Podcast: |