Tue, 8 October 2019
I had the wonderful opportunity to meet up and speak with Kara Muzia, Marine Biologist and host of the "So You Want To Be A Marine Biologist" podcast. Kara's podcast is all about helping you get a job and build a career in Marine Science and Conservation. I always like to connect you with podcasters that are trying to help you become better Marine Conservationists, whether you want to do it as a career or you would like to live for a better Ocean. Check out my interview with Kara in this episode and click on the links below to connect with her as well as listen to her podcast: Website: https://marinebio.life/ Do you want to discuss Marine Conservation Careers? Share your thoughts in 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:
Direct download: SUFB_S901_SoYouWantToBeAMarineBiologist.mp3
Category:So You Want To Be A Marine Biologist -- posted at: 2:42pm EDT |
Mon, 7 October 2019
Today's episode is focused on an interaction that a friend of mine had on social media recently. Someone said that my friend was not a true scientist if she wasn't collecting data in the field or in a lab. This claim simply isn't true and has no bearing on the issue about which my friend was posting. The fact of the matter is that running an effective Marine Conservation project often requires professionals from all different professionals backgrounds to achieve a common goal. It is unfortunate that some people think otherwise (inside and outside of the industry); however, it is even more important for you to know that it takes all kinds of professionals from across the globe to protect our Oceans. Did you agree with what the person said about scientists? 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:
Direct download: SUFB_S900_AreAllPeopleInMarineConservationEqual.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation -- posted at: 1:38pm EDT |
Fri, 4 October 2019
I have the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Andrew Thaler on the podcast today to discuss his take on the Evolution of Social Media for Environmental Communications. We talk about his high hopes for Social Media in the past and his "Battleground" outlook for it in 2019. Andrew will be teaching a Course on Social Media For Environmental Communications for the 7th year to help Non-profits, NGOs, and government agencies to run effective social media campaigns. You won't learn about Social Media anywhere else but during this course. Register for the Course TODAY before the price goes up tomorrow: https://sites.nicholas.duke.edu/execed/social-media-for-environmental-communications/ Dr. Andrew Thaler Links: Southern Fried Science: http://www.southernfriedscience.com/ Andrew's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz0wBYNSJOQ Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAndrewThaler Join our 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:
Direct download: SUFB_S899_SocialMediaForEnvironmentalCommunications.mp3
Category:Science Communication -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Thu, 3 October 2019
I was invited to give a talk yesterday at a private school for grades 7 and 8 students. They had a project that included the topic of Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fisheries, an important and delicate issue in the Oceans. After the talk, I thought that it would be important to discuss IUU Fishing on the podcast because the issue is so important. I talk about 8 reasons why you should care about IUU Fisheries. The topic was adapted from an article of the same title found here. Did you know much about IUU Fishing before this episode? Share your thoughts on the issue on our 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:
Direct download: SUFB_S898_8ReasonsWhyYouShouldCareAboutIUUFisheries.mp3
Category:IUU Fishing -- posted at: 1:36pm EDT |
Tue, 1 October 2019
Wouldn't it be great to watch an hour dram TV series on environmental lawyers that fight in the courts to save the environment? I know I would. Check out the real-world examples I mention in this podcast of environmental lawyers protecting the Oceans from oil & gas exploration in US water. Let me know in the Facebook Group if you would like to watch a one-hour dram series on environmental lawyers: 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:
Direct download: SUFB_S897_LawyersInTheFightForTheUSEnvironment.mp3
Category:Environmental Lawyers -- posted at: 6:32pm EDT |
Mon, 30 September 2019
After I spoke about sustainable and Zero Waste stores last week, I got some listener feedback that I thought I would share because I thin kit's important to tell people where some of these sustainable options exist. Arleen Paredes, a great Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Listener and a Nurse in New York City, contacted me after she listened to the episode to share the stores that she has discovered that are more sustainable. I share those options with you on this episode. I also discuss Podcasting for Conservation and how that has changed my life for the better and how it lead me to launch podcasts for other organizations to allow them to share the work they do and the passion of the staff that does the work to their audience. If you would like to launch your podcast or you would like help with your existing podcast, then please feel free to email me: andrew@speakupforblue.com. Do you want to share your sustainable store options? Let us know where you shop 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:
Direct download: SUFB_S896_ZeroWasteAndSustainableStoresInNewYorkCityAndPodcasting.mp3
Category:Zero Waste -- posted at: 8:00am EDT |
Fri, 27 September 2019
Greta Thunberg has made the adult world aware that young people across the globe are demanding to see more actions across the globe. There are other young people who are doing the same thing representing youth and their countries to step up climate change actions. I give you a brief description of 9 Young Climate Activists that you should be following to help inspire you to tell your governments that they should be doing more about Climate Change. Do you know any Climate Change Activists? Share who they are 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:
Direct download: SUFB_S895_YoungClimateChangeAdvocatesYouShouldFollow.mp3
Category:climate change -- posted at: 10:24pm EDT |
Thu, 26 September 2019
Have you ever wondered how products stay on the grocery store shelf for so long? There is a specific way companies make sure they last so long. Have you ever wondered how the size of the packaging impacts the amount of the product you use? There is a specific reason for that as well. On today's episode, I talk about how marketing and competition drive the quality of the products and the potential impact they have on the environment and human health. Do you buy eco-friendly products online? Share your thoughts on your experience 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:
Direct download: SUFB_S894_WhyWeShouldBuyMoreEcoFriendlyProducts.mp3
Category:Eco-Friendly Products -- posted at: 5:29pm EDT |
Wed, 25 September 2019
The Canadian Government, controlled by the Liberals, bought a pipeline for $4.5 Billion. Environmentalists were angry that the government did not fulfill their promise in reducing climate change; however, is that what is really going on? An opinion article in the National Observer goes over the $70 Billion dollar Climate plan that the Canadian Government is undergoing in an Oil & Gas dominated economy. Here is the link to the article: What are your thoughts on this plan? Share your perspective 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:
Direct download: SUFB_S893_TheCanadianGovernmentClimatePlan.mp3
Category:climate change -- posted at: 4:17pm EDT |
Tue, 24 September 2019
Did you hear Greta Thunberg's United Nations Climate Summit speech from yesterday? The long-anticipated speech from the passionate young lady could go down in history as one of the best Climate Speeches (In My Honest Opinion). Listen to the entire speech during this episode and my thoughts on it. Here is the link to the speech with video: Were you inspired by Greta's Speech? Share your thoughts on the speech 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:
Direct download: SUFB_S892_GretaThundergsUNClimateSummitSpeech.mp3
Category:Greta Thunberg -- posted at: 1:37pm EDT |
Mon, 23 September 2019
A really good article was published in the Tyee recently, where the author, Andrew Nikiforuk, spoke with Global Fisheries Expert, Dr. Daniel Pauly, and asked him what he would change about global fisheries if he were a Global Fisheries Minister. Daniel had 3 things that he would change: 1) End Government Subsidies For Industrial Fisheries Fleet; Listen to the episode for more information. Here are some links on Dr. Daniel Pauly: What would you do if you were Global Fisheries Minister? Share your plan 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:
Direct download: SUFB_S891_3BigChangesThatCouldSaveGlobalFisheries.mp3
Category:Fisheries -- posted at: 2:54pm EDT |
Fri, 20 September 2019
The Climate Strike has inspired a number of young people to participate in the strike as well as participate in conversations on Climate Change with their parents and other adults that may or may not "believe" in Climate Change. To help the newer people to this conversation, ScienceAlert wrote an article that debunks 5 of the Climate Denier statements that refute Human-Causing Climate Change. I decided to make it in audio form thanks to the article in the link below: https://www.sciencealert.com/here-s-what-the-science-says-about-five-common-climate-change-myths Did you participate in the Climate Strike? Share your experience 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:
Direct download: SUFB_S890_ClimateStrikeHowToShowDenierClaimsDebunked.mp3
Category:Climate Strike -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Thu, 19 September 2019
Finding a job in Marine Conservation is tough. Building a career in Marine Conservation is even tougher. There are more people vying for positions and less funding available to pay the people. Jobs do exist and people do build their careers; however, you really need to prepare yourself for a job in Marine Conservation while you are learning about the subject at University/College. Listen to the episode to find out why you need to get experience in University/College and Why you need to do it. Do you agree with my advice? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupfroblue.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:
Direct download: SUFB_S889_GettingYourCareerOffOfTheGroundWhileAtSchool.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation Career -- posted at: 2:16pm EDT |
Wed, 18 September 2019
There was an article that I recently read that explained how climate change was melting the snow on mount Everest, exposing the trash left by climbers as well as dead mount climbers who did not succeed in reaching the peak. It got me thinking of all the places that we humans like to explore, which opens up the potential for us to ruin every nice place on Earth. I discuss how we need to do better to live for a better Ocean. Do you agree with my thought? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. 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: |
Mon, 16 September 2019
It's like a scene straight out of IT, when Penny Wise turns into a monster and you see all of his nasty teeth. Not many people would compare the mouth and esophagus of a Sea Turtle to a fictional serial killer monster that is topping the box office at the moment, but it is all I can think of while looking into that mouth. The mouth of a Sea Turtle is full of sharp barbs that face inward. Guess what they are for and listen to the episode to find out their function. Do you think the barbs are a smart adaptation? Let me know in the facebook group (I will also share pictures in the facebook group): http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. 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:
Direct download: SUFB_S887_WhySeaTurtleMouthsAndEsophagusAreSoScaryLooking.mp3
Category:Sea Turtles -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Thu, 12 September 2019
Japan is considering the option to dump some of its nuclear waste into the Ocean as storage space is running out. South Korea is looking to avoid that situation and engaging in talks to find alternative solutions. I am not looking forward to seeing the "fake map" about radiation spreading around social media again as it tends to do once or twice a year. Listen to the episode for more details. Link to the article on dumping from CNN Links to the Deep Sea News Stories Do you think Japan should dump its nuclear waste in the Ocean? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. 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:
Direct download: SUFB_S885_WillJapanDumpNuclearWasteWaterIntoTheOcean.mp3
Category:Nuclear Waste -- posted at: 2:52pm EDT |
Wed, 11 September 2019
I speak with Guillermo Ortuno, a Ph.D. student at Duke University, to find out how meetings at the United Nations work to better manage the high seas by making existing agreements better. Guillermo wrote a paper with some colleagues about how there are more than 4000 fish species that are not managed under the current agreements because they are not designated as commercially important. We talk about the difference between a policy brief and a peer-reviewed paper and its effectiveness. Do you think there are better ways of getting science into the UN meetings? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. 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:
Direct download: SUFB_S884_ProvidingScienceToUNNegotiations.mp3
Category:United Nations -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Tue, 10 September 2019
President Donald Trump made a mistake when he said Hurricane Dorian was going to hit Alabama. He could have admitted that he made a mistake and that would have been the end of it; however, in true Trump style, he did not admit to the mistake. Instead, the President had the Secretary of Commerce tell the acting director of NOAA that there will be no more contradictory posting against the president even though he is wrong... Check out the episode to listen to all of the details. Do you think the President has gone too far? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. 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:
Direct download: SUFB_S883_NOAAScientistsThreatenedOverHurricanePredictionCorrection.mp3
Category:Trump -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Mon, 9 September 2019
A great article was written in TechCrunch about how Start-Ups may be changing the future of how we consume seafood. Check out the article after you listen to some of the great Start-Ups tackling the problems. Do you think the seafood industry can be saved? Let me know what you think in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: https://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. 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:
Direct download: SUFB_S882_TheFutureOfTheSeafoodIndustry.mp3
Category:Seafood -- posted at: 1:08pm EDT |
Sat, 7 September 2019
Five years ago, an Ocean heatwave occurred in the North Pacific Ocean that affected the salmon, humpback whales, and caused algal blooms. The heatwave was known as the Blob. The Blob has returned in 2019 and looks to be hotter than five years ago. Listen to the episode for more details. How do you think we can combat the Blob? Share your thoughts in the Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. 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:
Direct download: SUFB_S881_TheBlobMakingACombackAndBringMoreHeat.mp3
Category:Blob -- posted at: 3:54pm EDT |
Fri, 6 September 2019
The summer of 2019 has been a terrible year for the Endangered Northern Right Whale. 6 individual whales were killed in Canada within 48 hours due to ship strikes or fishing gear entanglement. The whale population cannot endure summers similar to this one as there are only 400 individuals left with less than 100 of those individuals are breeding females. The US and Canadian governments along with industry and environmental organizations are working together to prevent further damage to the population. However, one group, the Maine Lobstermen Association, says that it conducted its own study that identified other sources of disturbance as the primary reason for the population decrease. Listen to the episode to find out why I agree (kind of) with the Association with some reservations. More Stories from CBC on the Northern Right Whales. Do you think the study from the Maine Lobsertemn Association is correct? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. 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:
Direct download: SUFB_S880_MaineLobsterFishersWontReduceLinestoProtectEndangeredNorthernRightWhales.mp3
Category:Northern Right Whale -- posted at: 1:48pm EDT |
Thu, 5 September 2019
Illegal fishing is difficult to enforce on the Ocean. The key to enforcing illegal activity on the water is monitoring. Using a boat and/or a plane can be costly and does not cover enough space to monitor effectively, which is the reason why satellites have become a great option for enforcement agencies to help in monitoring illegal activities. Listen to the episode to find out how a company is about to release 36 satellites into space to help monitor illegal fishing. Do you think using satellites to monitor illegal fishing will be the wave of the future? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. You can also support the Speak Up For Blue Network by becoming a Patron: http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. 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:
Direct download: SUFB_S879_SatelliteSurveilenceIsGettingBetterForMonitringFisheries.mp3
Category:Illegal Fishing -- posted at: 2:04pm EDT |
Wed, 4 September 2019
Before we get to the show notes, I wanted to take some time to say that my thoughts are with the families who have been affected by Hurricane Dorian. Here is a link to an article that shows where you places where you can support the people who need it the most: https://clairejefford.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=10584&action=edit TikTok Helping To #SaveTheOceans TikTok is a social media platform that allows people to create short content in various forms (music, skits, etc.). It's a platform that is used by a younger demographic. It's a great platform to not only raise awareness of environmental problems but to raise money for a great cause. Conservational International has teamed up with TikTok to raise money to save the Oceans. Every time a creator from a particular country uses the hashtag #SaveTheOceans, TikTok will donate $2 to the fund (up to $100,000). Find out more details by listening to the episode. Do you think raising money using a social media platform is a good idea? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. You can also support the Speak Up For Blue Network by becoming a Patron: http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S878_TikTokCreatorsCanSaveTheOceans.mp3
Category:TikTok -- posted at: 2:06pm EDT |
Mon, 2 September 2019
It's Labour Day, School starts for my kids tomorrow, and my birthday is on Thursday. For me, this is like a new year, where I revisit my goals and set new ones. I always wanted my business to be transparent so in this episode, I give you a bit of information on how the business of Marine Conservation in the form of communication is going. If you have any questions, please let me know: andrew@speakupforblue.com. You can also share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. You can also support the Speak Up For Blue Network by becoming a Patron: http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S877_NewSchoolYearNewGoalsForSUFB.mp3
Category:Speak Up For Blue -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Sun, 1 September 2019
There is a popular tourist spot in New Zealand, where people not only watch bottlenose dolphins, they also swim with them. Unfortunately, the swimming and touching of the dolphins have led to their decrease in population. There are now only 19 dolphins that return to the area. The New Zealand Government have taken steps to protect the dolphins by banning swimming with the dolphins and only permitting a few boats to watch the dolphins over intervals of 20 minutes. The new restrictions along with regular monitoring could help the dolphins recover. For more information, please listen to the episode. Do you think people should swim with Wild Dolphins? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S876_NewZealandBansSwimmingWithDolphins.mp3
Category:Dolphins -- posted at: 2:15pm EDT |
Sat, 31 August 2019
You often hear of predictions of Climate Change consequences from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and you might even think to yourself that those predictions may not happen in your lifetime, or maybe you don't think an increase of a few millimeters in sea level makes a difference. The truth of the matter is sea level rise is happening now and many islands nations, as well as big cities, are facing the truth as we speak. Alexandria, Egypt is one of those cities. Frequent floods are not only affecting the lives of the poor, but they are negatively affecting the foundations of some of the oldest buildings and prized archeological sites in the more than 2000-year-old city. Listen to the episode to find out more details. How is your city/town being affected by Climate Change? Share your knowledge about where you live in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S875_AlexandriaFeelingSeaLevelRise.mp3
Category:Sea Level Rise -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Fri, 30 August 2019
Hurricane Dorion is predicted to be a Category 4 Hurricane as it will land in North and Central Florida next week. The location of the landing will make history as a Category 4 Hurricane has never landed in the area. During this episode, I discuss why it's important to manage the shoreline and land resources properly as our Hurricanes get worse due to Climate Change. Links Mentioned During The Episode: 1) List Of Items For Hurricane Prep: https://www.coastalliving.com/lifestyle/preparing-for-hurricane-irene 2) Original Article: https://www.coastalliving.com/lifestyle/the-environment/hurricane-dorian-major-storm-florida-history Have you been in a Hurricane? Share your experiences in our Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S874_HurricaneDorianMayMakeHistoryNotInAGoodWay.mp3
Category:Hurricane Dorian -- posted at: 1:46pm EDT |
Thu, 29 August 2019
There were two stories that I came across this week that I feel should accompany the last episode on how Climate Change is messing up the planet. Listening to a story on Climate Change could be demoralizing, but there are other stories that could provide hope. Those stories are about people who inspire us to do better or help us understand how to do things better. The first story I discuss is about Greta Thunberg as she arrives in New York after sailing across the Atlantic at the age of 16-17 to participate in UN talks on Climate Change and hopefully inspire people in the US to take more action against Climate Change. The second story is about a friend and colleague, Dr. Brett Fevaro, who recently took a road trip with his family in their Tesla to show that people COULD go on road trips and find charging stations. Two Stories I Referred To In This One: Both stories provide hope for me. Share your stories of hope in this Climate Change era in our Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S873_ClimateChangeHeroesHelpInspireUsToDoBetter.mp3
Category:climate change -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Wed, 28 August 2019
Every second breath of air we take is due to the Ocean. Phytoplankton is responsible for this great breath of fresh air because they use photosynthesis to produce Oxygen while using up CO2 in the process. It is also one of the reasons why Climate Change has not grown out of control; however, Climate Change has affected the development and abundance of phytoplankton over time. A new study shows diatoms, a species of phytoplankton with a silica cell wall that absorbs CO2 and sinks down to the bottom of the Ocean, where the CO2 is fixed onto the seafloor. The diatoms sink because of their heavy silica wall. Unfortunately, the silica wall in diatoms has been shrinking as the Oceans become more acidic. The silica walls have become smaller and the diatoms are not sinking to the seafloor where the CO2 can be fixed. Find out more details by listening to the episode. Do you think this is a problem that can be fixed? Share your thoughts on the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S872_ClimateChangeAndOceanAcidityReducingCarbonAbsorbingPlankton.mp3
Category:Ocean Acidification -- posted at: 1:30pm EDT |
Tue, 27 August 2019
Cuba is known for its beautiful environment, especially its Oceans. The government has had quite a bit of control in regulating their fisheries as the industry was private; however, 20 years ago, a private fishing industry was created to create more jobs in the country. The result is a decrease of 80% in commercially important species such as grouper and snapper. Find out more details by listening to the episode. What do you think of the purpose of the policy? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S871_CubaReformsFishingLawsToIncreaseCollaborations.mp3
Category:Cuba -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Mon, 26 August 2019
The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary was established in the early 1990s and a management plan was added in 1997 as things had changed. NOAA has decided to add more protection as things have changed again. Threats such as fishing, climate change, and cruise ship waste are harming corals at an unprecedented rate. NOAA is proposing to add 8 more protected areas spanning 5 square miles to help protect the reefs and their species. Listen to the podcast to find out more details. Do you think these protections will work? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S870_8ProtectedAreasToProtectTheKeys.mp3
Category:Florida Keys -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Sun, 25 August 2019
Carlos Raphael was the kingpin of a fleet of fishing boats that ran the fishing industry in New Bedford, Massachusetts. I said "was" because he was recently convicted on multiple counts of fraud and other crimes for trying to sell his business to two Russian Mobsters (who were really undercover US Agents) by telling them it was a good business in which they could launder money. More details of this crazy story are in the episode and in this article. What do you think of the story? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. |
Sat, 24 August 2019
I have been discussing how hard it is to shop for daily items such as groceries and household products; however, a new company has started to solve this problem and it's called Loop. Loop sounds like a fantastic way to order items where the containers can be returned, cleaned, and given back to you to use again. Find out more details by listening to the episode. Would you order from Loop? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. |
Fri, 23 August 2019
The Amazon is burning and the news is making headlines all over the world. Unfortunately, it took 16 days before anyone really knew about it. Many people now wanting to help, there are many calls to donate to support organizations; however, you want to ensure that you are donating to the right organization. You can follow the rules I mention in this episode to make sure your hard-earned money is going to the right organization. What strategies did you use to donate to organizations in the past? Share your experience in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S867_WhatToKnowBeforeYouDonateToAnOrganizationDuringAnEmergency.mp3
Category:Donating -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Thu, 22 August 2019
I recently took the family on vacation to Darien Lake. We had a great time staying on the grounds and enjoying the Theme Park; however, there were certain parts of the park where I would like to see improvement when it comes to sustainability. I go through the good and the bad things at the park that could impact the Ocean. What is your experience of sustainability at Theme Parks? Share your experiences in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S866_RecyclingProblemsOnMyLastTrip.mp3
Category:recycling -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Wed, 21 August 2019
Elections Canada has come out with a new rule for this upcoming federal election. The rule is targeted at Environmental Charities in Canada. These charities will not be able to say "Climate Change is real" to influence voters during advertising campaigns because one candidate has denied climate change; therefore, charities who make the statement will be considered partisan and their charitable status could be in jeopardy. Utter BS in my opinion and it adds to the battle between the government of Canada and environmental charities. Listen to the episode for more information. Do you think environmental charities should be able to say things like "Climate Change is Real?" Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S865_ElectionsCanadaDeemsClimateChangeIsRealStatementAsPartisan.mp3
Category:Climate Change Is Real -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Tue, 20 August 2019
I am pleased to make another exciting announcement today as we are releasing another podcast on the Speak Up For Blue Network called Environmental Studies and Sciences. This podcast is supported by the Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences and is also hosted by Dr. Chris Parsons. Here is the description of the first episode: "In the first of the Environmental Studies and Sciences podcasts, host Dr Chris Parsons talks to Dr Peter Jacques, the president of the Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences (AESS) about the shadowy forces behind climate change denial, the importance of interdisciplinary environmental research and about AESS as a community and advocate for interdisciplinary environmental research." Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/environmental-studies-and-sciences/id1475692098 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zn9eZuKiOgyrZs2JluHob What did you think of the first episode? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S864_TheEnviornmentalSciencesAndStudiesPodcast.mp3
Category:Environmental Studies And Sciences -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Mon, 19 August 2019
I am pleased to announce that the Speak Up For Blue Network has released a new podcast called Marine Mammal Science. This podcast is sponsored by the Society of Marine Mammalogy and hosted by our very own Dr. Chris Parsons. In the first episode, you will hear Chris interview Dr. Asha De Vos on the endangered blue whale species. Subscribe to Marine Mammal Science: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ylqxLTqKoZFGObsOVPfK9 What did you think of the first episode? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S863_TheMarineMammalSciencePodcast.mp3
Category:Marine Mammal Science -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Sun, 18 August 2019
Atlantic Canada, seals, cod, and the fishing industry have had a tumultuous past. The science communication about seal and cod science has not been great when dealing with the fishing industry, especially since so many fishers rely on their catch as a way to support their families. The Canadian Government has assembled a Task Team to work with the fishing industry to communicate seal science in a more effective manner than in the past. Listen for how this task team was a bit confusing when announced in a group of pro seal people. Do you think the task team is a good idea? Share your thoughts in the Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S862_SealTaskForceAnnouncedForAtlanticCanadaRegion.mp3
Category:Seals -- posted at: 1:36pm EDT |
Sat, 17 August 2019
Part 2 of my interview with Dr. David Ebert who tells us about the people that participated in the workshops in East and South Africa. Dave was astonished by the dedication of the participants, especially one gentleman who showed up injured from an incident that occurred the night before, but he didn't want to be late. Check out the full story during the interview for more details. Dave's Work was supported by Save Our Seas. How important do you think it is to protect Guitarfish and Wedgefish? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S861_ProtectingSharksThroughWorkshopsInAfricaWithDrDavidEbertPart2.mp3
Category:Wedgefish -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Fri, 16 August 2019
Dr. David Ebert joins me on the podcast to discuss his latest trip to East and South Africa to conduct workshops with local fishers to help track and identify Guitarfish and Wedgefish, two sharks in need of protection. This is Part 1 of 2 of the Interview I conducted. Stay tuned for Part 2 in the next episode. Dave's Work was supported by Save Our Seas. Did you know that the Wedgefish and Guitarfish needed protection? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S860_ProtectingSharksThroughWorkshopsInAfricaWithDrDavidEbertPart1.mp3
Category:Guitarfish -- posted at: 2:38pm EDT |
Thu, 15 August 2019
A US government that is hellbent on developing Natural Resources on land and in water will stop at nothing to ensure mining and oil/gas companies have very little obstacles in their way. One of the obstacles is the US Endangered Species Act that is responsible for protecting the Polar Bear, Manatee, and Bald Eagle. The Trump Administration recently proposed changes to the Act that would put some of the species and any future species at risk of extinction due to human disturbance. I talk about the details of the changes proposed during this episode. Article Link: Do you think the changes will be approved by Congress? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S859_ChangesProposedToTheUSEndangeredSpeciesAct.mp3
Category:Endangered Species -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Wed, 14 August 2019
Last episode Suzanne Thurman and I discussed the details of the MERR Institute's Annual Dolphin Count Citizen Science Program. We decided to discuss the MERR Institute's ongoing Citizen Science Programs. Listen to the episode for more details. Are you thinking of starting a Citizen Science Program? Share your project in our Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Links From The Episode Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S858_OngoingCitizenScienceProjectsWithSuzanneThurman.mp3
Category:citizen science -- posted at: 2:57pm EDT |
Tue, 13 August 2019
Suzanne Thurman, founder and Executive Director of the MERR (Marine, Education, Research, and Rehabilitation) Institute, joins me on the podcast today to discuss how she developed an Annual Dolphin Count as a Citizen Science Program along the shores of Deleware. She discusses the logistics, growth, methodology, and results of the program to provide you with an idea of the type of work that goes into running a Citizen Science Program. This interview is separated into two episodes. This episode focuses on the Annual Dolphin Count. The next episode focuses on the ongoing Citizen Science Program at the MERR Institute. Are you thinking of starting a Citizen Science Program? Share your project in our Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Links From The Episode Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S857_CitizenScienceAnnualDolphinCountFromSuzanneThurman.mp3
Category:citizen science -- posted at: 2:26pm EDT |
Mon, 12 August 2019
There could be some repercussions from this type of thought process on climate change in a swing state like Florida. Many Floridians are very aware of many environmental issues (water quality and coral reefs) that have hit Florida since the last election. Take a listen to the episode for more information. Do you think Floridians will vote for the Environment in the 2020 Presidential Election? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S856_FloridaReefsDyingTrumpAdminDenying.mp3
Category:Florida -- posted at: 1:41pm EDT |
Sun, 11 August 2019
Freshwater species often get overlooked when we speak about the conservation of species that are in the water. The focus tends to remain on Ocean species; however, the loss of focus on Freshwater species seems to have resulted in an 88% decline of large vertebrate Freshwater species according to a new report. Freshwater conservation can happen if we all become more eco-friendly and ensure our governments create policies to protect freshwater habitats in addition to marine habitats. Take a listen to the episode to find out more. Are you interested in Freshwater species? Share your love for your favorite freshwater species in our Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S855_MassiveDeclineInLargeVertebrateFreshwaterSpeciesGlobally.mp3
Category:Freshwater Species -- posted at: 2:33pm EDT |
Fri, 9 August 2019
Canada has announced the implementation of two new protected areas in the Arctic that will put their coastal ocean protection percentage up to 14%, which is above the 10% promised by the government by 2020. One protected area will be a Marine Protected Area (320,000 square kilometers), which will protect the area from any industrial activity and the other protected area will be a Marine Conservation Area (108,000 square kilometers), which will allow little activity in the area. Take a listen to the episode for more information on what the Protected Areas will keep safe. Do you think these Arctic Protected Areas are worth it? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S854_CanadaProtectsArcticWithTwoNewProtectedAreas.mp3
Category:Marine Protected Areas -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Thu, 8 August 2019
Microplastics in the Ocean are a HUGE concern in the Ocean because they are difficult to detect, they are more toxic in micro form, and they are being ingested by many species in the Ocean. So how can we stop microplastics from getting in the Ocean? Microplastics get into the Ocean through our use of plastics via our clothes, cosmetics, etc. When we wash our clothes or discard our materials with microplastics, they often end up in our waterways (creeks, streams, lakes, oceans) as they tend to move past the filters in the sewage treatment plants and end up polluting the environment. Fionn Ferreira, an 18-year-old from Ireland, has devised a method of extracting microplastics from water. The method still needs to be tested and Fionn will be the first to admit that the major way to stop plastic from entering the Oceans is to stop using plastic; however, the method does seem promising. Listen to the episode for more details. What are your thoughts in the Microplastic extraction method? Share them in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S853_IrishTeenWinsGooglePrizeForRemovingMicroplasticsFromWater.mp3
Category:Fionn Ferreira -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Wed, 7 August 2019
Science Communication is a tricky business at times. A Science Communicator has to balance data and emotions when they create their messages. There are times when the messages have humor and other times when the messages have sadness. These messages can contain data, but the balance may be difficult...And as you will see in this episode, people can turn on you quickly if your message is not well-timed. Do you think Neil Degrasse Tyson was out of line with the timing of his content? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue podcast: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S852_WhenScienceCommunicationGoesWrong.mp3
Category:Neil Degrasse Tyson -- posted at: 2:07pm EDT |
Tue, 6 August 2019
Greta Thunberg is a 16-year-old Climate Change Activist who has participated in international discussions on Climate Change, where she called out leaders from the United Nations to act on Climate Change instead of just talking about action. Now Greta is traveling across the Atlantic Ocean on a sailboat to attend more international talks in New York, then Chile. Many people are calling her a hero, while some right-winged media are calling her names I don't want to write down. Find out why this bullying makes me angry and how Greta responded to the attacks by listening to this episode. Do you think a 16-year-old teenager should be attacked by the media this way? Share your opinions in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S851_RightWingedMediaInsultsTeenageClimateActivist.mp3
Category:Greta Thunberg -- posted at: 8:15am EDT |
Fri, 2 August 2019
Marine Conservation studies are plagued by the "I could do so much more if I had more...Money...People...etc." Citizen Science can help with that program as it provides more people to do more things for your Marine Conservation project. Take a listen to the episode for more details. Here is an episode where I discuss a seagrass citizen science program in Australia: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/5817654. Are you currently running a Citizen Science Program? Share your project and experience in our Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S850_HowYouCanGetMoreDataAndConservationDoneWithCitizenScience.mp3
Category:citizen science -- posted at: 2:01pm EDT |
Thu, 1 August 2019
I've seen many articles on melting sea ice discussing how the melting is a sign of climate change; however, I don't feel that the articles discuss how melting sea ice could have an impact on the human population. I decided to let you know those consequences in this episode. How would you deal with sea level rise? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S849_TheConsequencesOfMeltingIce.mp3
Category:Sea Ice -- posted at: 1:41pm EDT |
Tue, 30 July 2019
Working towards a single-use plastic-free life is not the easiest thing in the world. Plastic is engrained in our lives to the point where we don't even think about it. Over the past few years, my wife and I have made it a point to reduce our single-use plastic items in our house. This episode details a couple of events that made me think further of the way we use plastics inside and outside of our house. How are you reducing your single-use plastics? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S848_UppingMyPlasticFreeLifeOrAtLeastTryingMyBest.mp3
Category:Single-Use Plastics -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Mon, 29 July 2019
A boat sank off the coast of British Columbia in 2016 and spilled 110,000 liters of heavy oils and fuel that washed up along the coast of Indigenous Lands. The Indigenous community used to harvest 25 marine species, but they are not been able to harvest any since the fuel and oil spill. The Texas-based company that owned the ship was fined $3 million but was not required to do an impact assessment. Find out more about the issue by listening to the episode. What are your thoughts on government response times to oil spills? Share your thoughts in the Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S847_FinesNotSufficientAfterOilSpillInBC.mp3
Category:Oil Spill -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Sun, 28 July 2019
Discovery's Shark Week is back for 2019. I conduct my annual review of the previews of Shark Week to show you what I am excited about. What do you think of the line up this year? Share your thoughts in the Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. |
Sat, 27 July 2019
I saw a post about an article on overfishing sharks in the high seas, where the authors provided evidence on the reasons why we need Marine Protected Areas in the High Seas. Listen to the episode to find out what the High Seas are and why Marine Protected Areas will be so hard to manage/enforce in the future. What are your thoughts on Marine Protected Areas on the High Seas? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S845_WhoWillManageTheHighSeasMPA.mp3
Category:High Seas -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Fri, 26 July 2019
There is a headline about Climate Change going around telling people that the world is going to end in 18 months nations don't start taking action to fight Climate Change. The headline is: "Climate Change: 12 years to save the planet? Make that 18 months." Headlines that have a doomsday message can manipulate what the article is actually trying to get across and gove fuel to the opposition to argue that there are Climate Change Alarmists. Take a listen to the episode for more details. What do you think about these headlines? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S844_TheDoomsdayClockStrikesAgain.mp3
Category:climate change -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Thu, 25 July 2019
I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Edie Widder, Deep Sea Ecologist and CEO/Founder of ORCA (Ocean Research And Conservation Association Inc), to discuss how her non-profit organization collects coastal and marine data and uses the results to inform communities on how they can conserve their coastline (and neighborhoods better. This approach seems like common sense; however, it is unique these days, especially with non-profit organizations. Edie and I also discuss two special events that happened while she was out at sea, once in 2012 and once last month. Listened to the episode to find out more. Would you like to see more Non-Profits like Team ORCA? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S843_TeamORCANonProfitUniqueWithDrEdieWidder.mp3
Category:Dr. Edie Widder -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Wed, 24 July 2019
Have you ever heard of mudflats, salt marshes, mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and coral reefs? They are all habitats that can make or break your coastline. They are also known as Living Shorelines and they are being slowly added back to previously developed areas where the coastlines have been hardened by concrete walls or gravel. Today's episode is dedicated to Living Shorelines and showing you the benefits of putting back natural areas. It's also a great introduction to the next episode where I speak with Dr. Edie Widder from Team ORCA, where we discuss how living shorelines can help Florida's coastline and algal problem. Have you spoken to your local government about living shorelines? Share your experiences in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S842_LivingShorelinesForCoastalCommunities.mp3
Category:Living Shorelines -- posted at: 2:33pm EDT |
Tue, 23 July 2019
There is a huge battle happening in Hawaii right now between the State Government and Native Hawaiians. The peaceful battle is over the construction of the largest telescope (large than the Hubble Space Telescope) on the most sacred land in Hawaii. I discuss how science should not take priority over sacred cultural lands. Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S841_DoesScienceTakePriorityOverEverything.mp3
Category:social science -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Mon, 22 July 2019
A new species of shark has been discovered in the Gulf of Mexico by a team of researchers in 2010. The 5.5-inch American pocket shark was fully described in the researchers' article in the Zootaxa journal. I discuss the continued importance to explore the deep-sea as understanding this area could help human survival in the future. Have you seen a bioluminescent shark like this before? Share your discovery in the Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. |
Sun, 21 July 2019
This episode is the second part of my interview with Dr. Nathan Robinson who was one of the two marine scientists who video recorded the second only live recording of a live Deep Sea Giant Squid EVER!!! Nathan discusses the events surrounding and during the analysis of the video. It's quite the story, especially how he describes how he felt when he first saw the footage after 100 hours of dull video viewing nothing, but dark deep-sea. YouTube links: Sea Turtle With Straw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wH878t78bw Sea Turtle With Fork: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRiTABRQOjk Nathan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBQBDrSME4ohP7gHFCp5j6w What do you think of the discovery? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S839_2ndRecordingOfALivingDeepSeeSquidWithDrNathanRobinson.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:20pm EDT |
Sat, 20 July 2019
You may remember Nathan being on the podcast a few years ago as he described the event that spearheaded the plastic straw band movement. Nathan was the field biologist who removed the straw that was stuck in the Sea Turtle's nose. The virality of the video made him realize the power of science communication as that video continues to be THE video shown by multiple media outlets to make people aware of the problems of single-use plastic. Four months later, Nathan emailed me another video where he removed a plastic fork from another Sea Turtle proving that the previous incident was not a one-off chance. I recently found out that Nathan was part of the research team that recorded for the second time only a live video of a giant squid in the deep sea. In Part 1 of the interview, Nathan and I discuss how science communication is important to him and how it can be used to create conservation opportunities. YouTube links: Sea Turtle With Straw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wH878t78bw Sea Turtle With Fork: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRiTABRQOjk Nathan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBQBDrSME4ohP7gHFCp5j6w Do you Communicate Science? Share your work in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S838_ThePowerOfScienceCommunicationWithDrNathanRobinson.mp3
Category:SciComm -- posted at: 3:50pm EDT |
Fri, 19 July 2019
Lake Erie has had a history of algal problems given that the agricultural industry surrounds the lake on both sides of the border and Western Lake Erie is very shallow giving way to warmer waters. Phosphorous that washes into the Lake from streams and rivers combined with the warmer waters is a great recipe for algal blooms. I talked about the harmful algal blooms in the Gulf of Mexico in past episodes that originates from the output of the Mississippi River. Algal blooms as large as the ones predicted in Lake Erie and the Gulf of Mexico can spell bad news for our fight against climate change. Find out why by listening to the show. What actions are you taking to reduce your use of phosphorus? Share your strategies in the Speak Up For Blue Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S837_LakeEriePredictedToGetMassiveAlgalBloomInJuly.mp3
Category:Harmful Algal Blooms -- posted at: 1:58pm EDT |
Thu, 18 July 2019
Three more Northern Right Whales have been spotted in the Gulf of St. Lawrence entangled in fishing gear. One whale has been freed by a team of whale stranding professionals. The other two whales have been spotted intermittently, but the weather conditions have not been great to attempt a disentanglement. In this episode, I talk about the plight of the Northern Right Whale and what governments and you can do to help save them from extinction. Links to Whale Rescue Team: How do you think we can help Northern Right Whales? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S836_NorthernRightWhalesAreInMoreTrouble.mp3
Category:Northern Right Whale -- posted at: 1:34pm EDT |
Wed, 17 July 2019
It's the answer to many people's question of who would win in a fight: an Orca or a Great White Shark? Over the past few years, researchers have been studying the influence of Orcas on the Great White population. It seems as though Orcas like to eat the livers of White Sharks. Great White Sharks have been washing up on shore with their livers missing in South Africa; however, the who do it and how was a mystery until researchers came across the video in the article where the theory became realistic. How long do you think it was possible before Orcas figured out that the liver was so good for them? Share your thoughts in the Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S835_OrcasPrecisionBitesOnGreatWhites.mp3
Category:Orca Eating Great White Sharks -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Tue, 16 July 2019
Dr. Luiz Rocha found a new species of fairy wrasse, a fish species, in a remote area off of the coast of Madagascar. He asked his colleague YI-Kai Tea to confirm it was a new species to which he did and he named it after Black Panther. The full Latin name of the fish is Cirrhlabrus wakanda. The name was meant to be a reference to a pop culture movie because Tea wanted people to identify with the fish in order to conserve it. Conservation of new species is a little tricky. I describe why in the episode. Take a listen. Do you think new Ocean species should be names after pop culture references? Share your thoughts in the Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S834_NewCoralReefFishSpeciesNamedAfterBlackPantherMovie.mp3
Category:Fish -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Mon, 15 July 2019
A researcher named Victoria Herrman does most of her work in the Arctic. She wrote an article in the Guardian regarding her government citations that were disappearing. This is a HUGE issue that many scientists from around the world were hoping wouldn't happen...but here we are. What do you think we should do about getting access to these documents back? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S833_USGovernmentRemovingAccessToArcticScienceDocuments.mp3
Category:Science Communication -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Fri, 12 July 2019
Japan is excited to start commercial whaling again as their three whaling ships set out to hunt Bryde's, minke, and sei whales. After Japan left the Internation Whaling Commission, it was excited to resume commercial whaling after 30 years without having to worry about the "research" tag, which apparently means that they could produce better quality meat?! Take a listen to the episode for more details. How long do you think the whaling will last before Japan says it should stop? Share your thoughts in the Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S832_JapanSetsOutToHuntWhalesWithoutDoingResearch.mp3
Category:Japan Whaling -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Thu, 11 July 2019
In 2018, there were 27 reported shark incidences that resulted in a shark bite in the US Atlantic Ocean and only 4 in the US Pacific Ocean (3 in Hawaii). Why is there such a difference in shark bites between the two Oceans? Take a listen to find out. Do you worry about shark bites when you go in the water? Share your thought in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakuoforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S831_MoreSharkAttacksInAtlanticThanInPacific.mp3
Category:shark attack -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT |
Wed, 10 July 2019
The Government Of Canada has reported six Northern Right Whale Deaths in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Four of those deaths came in 48 hours. The Department of Transportation has announced a temporary reduction in ship speed in the area to avoid any future deaths. This action is the same action that the government took two years ago which seemed to work. So why did the government revert back to old ways? Do you think the speed should be reduced permanently (or seasonally)? Share your thoughts in the Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S830_6NorthernRightWhalesDieInJuneInCanada.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Tue, 9 July 2019
Are you a recent Marine Conservation graduate who is struggling to find a job? Join the rest of us!!! I've been there! The mental and emotional stress of not finding a job today is excruciating. Many graduates have been searching for more than 3 years after graduating with little success. Is it time to think of a new way we can do Marine Conservationists even if we are not working in the field or we decide to become an entrepreneur? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S829_ShouldMarineConservationistsBecomeEntrepreneurs.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation Careers -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Mon, 8 July 2019
I had a great conversation with a friend of mine on the weekend, where we discussed politics (I know, I know...it's a taboo topic for most people to discuss politics over drinks, especially between two people who have different views). However, the conversation was really good. There was no arguing. No personal attacks. No one was trying to change their minds. It was just two people, who were discussing their political views and events surrounding those views. I often get into conversations, where people have a different view as mine surrounding Marine Conservation. I tell you how I approach the conversation about Marine Conservation during this episode. Take a listen. Do you agree with my approach? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speeakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S828_HowToSpeakToPeopleWhoDontShareTheSameViewsAsYou.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Sun, 7 July 2019
Governments all around the world have made great promises to reduce their impact on Climate Change; however, actions have not been taken towards greenhouse gas reductions that are necessary. For example, the Canadian Government has implemented a Carbon Tax while buying a pipeline at the same time. The US Government is back in the Climate Denial phase. Citizens from these nations are wondering what the hold up is in acting to reduce climate change. Do you think any industry should have lobbyists involved in Climate Talks? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S827_CanYouthEnvironmentalActivistsExcludeFossilFuelLobbyistsFromUNTalks.mp3
Category:climate change -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Sat, 6 July 2019
A new paper is out that studied numerous studies on the entanglements in fishing gear and single-use plastics of sharks and rays from around the world. The paper identified the specific animal and/or habitat characteristics that put sharks and rays at more risk. Take a listen to the episode for more information. What would you do to stop the problem of ghost nets? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S826_EntaglementOfSharksRaysWorseThanExpected.mp3
Category:Ghost Nets -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Fri, 5 July 2019
There is big news on the Sargassum Belt and how Caribbean beaches are bombarded by tons of the seaweed as it is deposited onshore. I've witnessed it myself first hand and I've seen the reactions from tourists who are not happy to see trucks working 10 hours a day to remove the Sargassum from the beach, which they thought was supposed to be peaceful. Ed Yong wrote a great article on the subject for the Atlantic and I covered it on this episode. Take a listen while you are on the go. Would Sargassum on a beach prevent you from visiting beaches in the Caribbean? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S825_TheSargassumBeltWhatYouNeedToKnow.mp3
Category:Sargassum Belt -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Thu, 4 July 2019
This episode is based on a great article that was written for Mongabay News. The article looks at a coastal town in the Philippines that has a booming ecotourism industry for whale shark viewing; however, the sightings have declined over the past few years and it is affecting the coastal town. Find out how by listening to the episode. What do you think the town should do about their Ecotourism Industry? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S824_WhatHappensToEcotourismTownWhenWildlifeDontShowUp.mp3
Category:ecotourism -- posted at: 6:30pm EDT |
Wed, 3 July 2019
Ed Yong wrote another great article on the evolution of intelligence in the Octopus. The Mollusc species got more intelligent as they lost their shells. They developed behavioral flexibility and camouflage. It's a great piece that you could read here, but don't forget to listen to the episode if you want the information on the go. How would you test an Octopus Intelligence? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. |
Tue, 2 July 2019
There is a great podcast called "Commons" that is doing a series on how the Oil and Gas industry has influenced life and politics in Canada. The Commons' latest episode dives into the conspiracy that Conservative politicians have labeled anyone or organization that has foreign funding as eco-extremists trying to keep Canada's Energy landlocked. It's an interesting time to be a Marine Conservationist, where information spewed by politicians, true or false, tends to dominate the narrative. Take a listen and get ready to be met by a $30 Million war room to attack anyone who speaks out against oil and gas to protect the environment. There are interesting times ahead. Will this stop you from speaking out against the fossil fuel industry? Share your perspective in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S822_ConspiracyToLabelEnvironmentalistsAsExtremists.mp3
Category:SciComm -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Sun, 30 June 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was photographed while meeting with some teenagers in his home riding with a bag of plastic cutlery after announcing, just 2 weeks ago, a proposal to ban single-use plastic by 2021. Did he buy the plastic? Probably not; however, the optics are not great and opponents are on the attack. We all get caught up in a destructive and wasteful society because that is what we have created. Our society has opted for making money with lighter and cheaper materials rather than sturdy and more efficient materials. However, we shouldn't worry about getting caught up in this type of society. We should be more focused on how we ourselves should change the types of products that we use. I have some ideas that I mention in the podcast. Share your thoughts on this topic in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S821_GettingCaughtInModernDestruction.mp3
Category:Plastic Pollution -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Sat, 29 June 2019
An article in the New York Times is highlighting some good news for a subpopulation of Loggerhead Sea Turtles, whose population is rebounding after being considered Endangered almost 10 years ago. Find out why the population is rebounding by listening to this episode. Share your thoughts in the Facebook Group (http://www.speakupforblue.com/group) on how other projects similar to this one in Georgia could benefit Sea Turtle populations in other locations. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S820_LoggerheadSeaTurtlePopulationInGeorgiaAreHealthy.mp3
Category:Loggerhead Sea Turtles -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Fri, 28 June 2019
I sat down with Ryan Lindsay as he was sitting in his car getting ready to travel with his young family (18-month-old daughter, wife, and dog) to educate retailers and potential customers on the benefits of regenerative agriculture. His primary goal is to create a better world for his daughter to inherit while his secondary goal is to sell some products. Check out the advantage of how regenerative agriculture can sequester Carbon, produce better cattle, and more crops. REP Provisions - https://repprovisions.com/ REP Provisions Products - https://repprovisions.com/collections/all REP Provisions Regenerative Agriculture - https://repprovisions.com/pages/regenerate Share your thoughts on this episode by joining the Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S819_RegenerativeAgricultureWithRepProvisionsRyanLindsay.mp3
Category:Regenerative Agriculture -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Thu, 27 June 2019
We discussed Whale Sea Side Sanctuaries in previous episodes (Episode 190) but at that time there was never any reason to believe that captive facilities would ever give up any of the Cetaceans to a Sea Side Sanctuary. However, times have certainly changed. Merlin Entertainment has created a company policy of no Cetacean captivity. When Merlin bought an aquarium in Shanghai, they immediately made the decision to find a new home for the two captive Beluga whales names Little Grey and Little White. Two years later, the Belugas arrived at their new home ready to be in the wild again. Take a listen to the episode to find out more details and share your thoughts on Whale Sea Side Sanctuaries in our Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S818_TwoBelugasMoveToKeikosSeasideWhaleSanctuary.mp3
Category:Whale Sanctuaries -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Wed, 26 June 2019
The mating between a Beluga Father and Narwhal Mother over 30 years ago gave way to a hybridization called a Narluga. The mixing of species sounds great and fun to see the mixing of two species that give features of both parents. However, hybridization could lead to a decrease in adaptive genes that make it easier for Arctic animals to survive in a harsh environment. Check out the episode and share your thoughts on how hybridization can be a threat to animals in the Arctic: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. |
Tue, 25 June 2019
An unfortunate incident happened along a shoreline within the past week, where a teenage girl was bitten by a sea lion. Video captured the incident as it showed the girl dancing in ankle-deep water as the sea lion bit her. The incident seemed to be unprovoked. The girl is okay; however, she is understandably frightened of sea lions. The animal was tested for diseases and was identified to have Domoic Acid poisoning, which can occur during algal blooms along a coastline. In this episode, I comment on the incident; how the media reported on it; and, the rarity of these types of attacks. Are you afraid of sea lions after hearing this story? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S816_13YearOldBittenBySeaLion.mp3
Category:Sea Lions -- posted at: 12:36pm EDT |
Mon, 24 June 2019
Melissa Marquez (host of the ConCiencia Azul Podcast) wrote a great article in Forbes about the sighting of a potential mating event for Whale Sharks. Whale Sharks are a majestic and mysterious species that researchers are trying to research to help conserve the species as it is now listed and an IUCN Red List "Endangered" Species. Check out why I think the species needs to be researched more and how discovering potential mating areas at places such as Ningaloo Reef are so important. Click here to read more of Melissa's articles of sharks on Forbes Do you support Whale Shark Research? Share the ways you support Whale Sharks 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.
Direct download: SUFB_S815_NigalooReefWhaleSharkMatingArea.mp3
Category:Whale Sharks -- posted at: 2:03pm EDT |
Sat, 22 June 2019
I am joined by Jenny Roberts and Alicia Wood from the Pacific Whale Foundation to discuss their new campaign to get their audience to ReTHINK their use of single-use plastics. One of their strategies in the campaign, which I absolutely love by the way, is a video published once a week to discuss ways you can ReTHINK your use for specific items (Click here for the link). How are you ReThinking your use of single-use plastic? Share your strategies in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to get started on living for a better Ocean? Sign up for the Grove Collaborative and get a free gift: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S814_RETHINKSingleUsePlasticCampaignWithJennyRobertsAndAliciaWood.mp3
Category:Pacific Whale Foundation -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Fri, 21 June 2019
Ghost nets are a huge problem in the Ocean. Fishing nets that are discarded in the Ocean continue to catch fish, sea turtles, marine mammals, and seabirds in numbers in the hundreds of thousands. It is estimated that half of the marine debris in the Ocean is made up of Ghost Nets. We have to make sure that we don't put any more nets into the sea, but it would also be great to get rid of some of the ghost nets that are already out there. Ocean Voyages Institute's Founder, Mary T. Crowley, is already in the process to clean up some of the ghost nets. Mary and her colleagues handed out GPS units to mariners and asked them to attach the units to ghost nets. The Ocean Voyages Institute's crew used satellite trackers to collect 40 tons of nets. Mary wants to hand out more GPS units this year (150), but each unit costs $1600. If you would like to donate to Ocean Voyages Institute to help them reach their goal, then click here. Do you think we should be removing ghost nets? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to get started on living for a better Ocean? Sign up for the Grove Collaborative and get a free gift: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. |
Thu, 20 June 2019
The Canadian Government declared a climate emergency one day and approve the expansion of a pipeline the next. Can you really reduce climate change when you invest in oil and gas? The answer may seem simple, but it is more complex than you think. Share your thoughts on the way Canada and other governments are approaching the fight against climate change in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Page: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to get started on living for a better Ocean? Sign up for the Grove Collaborative and get a free gift: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S812_CanYouFightClimateChangeAndBuildAPipelineAtTheSameTime.mp3
Category:climate change -- posted at: 2:14pm EDT |
Wed, 19 June 2019
A larger group of divers, 633 divers to be exact, got together last weekend to clean the seafloor along Deerfield Beach. The group beat the previous record of 614 set in the Red Sea a few years earlier. These events are great for people who want to do more for the Ocean and/or they get more inspired by their actions that they include their friends in the next event that will inspire others. Have you picked up trash during a dive? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to get started on living for a better Ocean? Sign up for the Grove Collaborative and get a free gift: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S811_GuinessBookOfRecordsBrokenForMostDiversInMarineDebrisCleanUp.mp3
Category:Marine Debris Clean Up -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Tue, 18 June 2019
A number of authors wrote an article in the Conversation about the poo problem that has hit the increasingly populated Australian Coastlines. The descriptive article compares a number of cities that have experienced an increase in the human population, which has increased the amount of sewage that needs to be treated before it goes out to the Ocean. I discuss some of the effects of "poopy" water on the environment and on the human population and their drinking water supplies. Does your city have proper sewage treatment? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group/. Want to get started on living for a better Ocean? Sign up for the Grove Collaborative and get a free gift: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S810_AustraliaCoastlinesHaveAPooProblem.mp3
Category:Marine Sewage -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Mon, 17 June 2019
I had the pleasure to sit down and chat with Nick Wehner about something different other than Open Access Journals! We talk about Nick's career in Marine Conservation, and more specifically, Nick's experience in Marine Conservation as a member of the LGBTQ Community. One thing that I realized with Nick is that he works to serve other people, whether it is in Marine Conservation or being the President of the LGBTQ community in grad school. Take a listen to Nick's story and share your thoughts on the episode in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to get started on living for a better Ocean? Sign up for the Grove Collaborative and get a free gift: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S809_SupportingCommunitiesWithinMarineConservationWithNickWehner.mp3
Category:Pride Month -- posted at: 3:48pm EDT |
Sat, 15 June 2019
I had the pleasure of interviewing James Nikitine for this episode. James is a Marine Conservationist with a specialization in Marine Policy and Science Communication. James and I discuss how he got to where he is today and what his production company, Manaia Productions, is going to do for marine conservation. He also discusses his recent move with the family to New Zealand and how this will help his business and Marine Conservation. Links for James Nikitine: Manaia Productions: http://manaiaproductions.com/ James On Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesnikitine James On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesnikitine/ What form of Science Communication do you prefer the most? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to get started on living for a better Ocean? Sign up for the Grove Collaborative and get a free gift: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S808_CommunicatingComplexMarinePoliciesViaVideoWithJamesNikitine.mp3
Category:Science Communication -- posted at: 4:26pm EDT |
Fri, 14 June 2019
There is a video that is making rounds on Canadian Social Media feeds that attacks the proposed bill on a Canadian-wide ban of single-use plastics by 2021. While the rest of the world is rejoicing at the thought of the ban, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's opponents say the bill should not matter because Canada does not produce most of the plastic pollution as compared to other nations. It is estimated that 165 million tons of plastic pollution in the ocean. Even 1%, which is what the video estimates as Canada's plastic pollution output is, of that would be over 1 million tons of plastic pollution. That's quite a bit of pollution. I refute many of the "facts" that the video provides. Take a listen and share your thoughts in the Facebook Group: http://www.spreakupforblue.com/group. Want to get started on living for a better Ocean? Sign up for the Grove Collaborative and get a free gift: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S807_PoliticsAndPlastics.mp3
Category:Plastic Pollution -- posted at: 5:33pm EDT |
Thu, 13 June 2019
I sit down with Christine Figgener today to discuss #SeaTurtleWeek that started on June 8th and ends on June 16th. There is a coordinated effort by sea turtle practitioners all over the world to create awareness for the 7 species of Sea Turtles on the planet. Christine tells us her story of how she became interested in Marine Conservation, specifically Sea Turtles and how she got into science communication (scicomm). Sea Turtle Week Links: Sea Turtle Week: https://www.seaturtleweek.com/ See Turtles: https://www.seeturtles.org/ Christine Figgener Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfiggener/ Christine Figgener YouTube: Have you seen Sea Turtle information pop up in your feed? Share the information (text, images or videos) in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. What do you think about the ban? Share your thoughts in the Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to get started on living for a better Ocean? Sign up for the Grove Collaborative and get a free gift: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S806_SeaTurtleWeekWithChristineFiggener.mp3
Category:Sea Turtles -- posted at: 2:57pm EDT |
Mon, 10 June 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a federal ban on single-use plastic to be implemented in 2021. There will be a list of items that will be banned; however, the list hasn't been fully created yet. Trudeau also mentioned that the plan will include working with manufacturers to reduce the amount of plastic used in their packaging. There is some criticism from the opposition party, but you will have to take a listen to find out more. What do you think about the ban? Share your thoughts in the Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to get started on living for a better Ocean? Sign up for the Grove Collaborative and get a free gift: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S805_CanadaToBanSingleUsePlastic.mp3
Category:Plastic Pollution -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Sun, 9 June 2019
I had the pleasure to speak to Dianna Cohen, CEO of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, a coalition of 750 organizations, businesses, and individuals. During our conversation, we discuss how Dianna got into fighting Plastic Pollution, how the coalition started, why REFUSE is the fourth (and first R), and how you could like a plastic-free lifestyle. Do you strive to live a Plastic-Free lifestyle? Share your tactics in our Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to get started on living for a better Ocean? Sign up for the Grove Collaborative and get a free gift: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFD_S804_FightingPlasticPollutionThroughACoalitionWithDiannaCohen.mp3
Category:Plastic Pollution -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
Sat, 8 June 2019
I hope you have a wonderful World Ocean's Day. I have a little something for you to think about on this day and every day moving forward. Take a listen. What are you doing on Ocean's Day? Share what you are doing in our Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to get started on living for a better Ocean? Sign up for the Grove Collaborative and get a free gift: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. |
Fri, 7 June 2019
I had the pleasure to sit down with Sara Cannon to discuss her PhD work on how coral reefs in Micronesia respond to Human Impacts and Coral Reefs. Sara brings up a great point in the interview that some coral reef species are not better off in an MPA as they may not be good for MPAs, especially if they have a large cover. She adds that if those coral species are susceptible to climate change and are responsible for most of the coral coverage, then the reef will have a difficult time recovering as most of the coral will be bleached and often dead. Sara and I also discuss June being Pride month and her challenges as someone who is part of the LGBTQ + community faces in the Marine Conservation field. What are your thoughts on this episode? Feel free to share your opinions in our Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to get started on living for a better Ocean? Sign up for the Grove Collaborative and get a free gift: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S802_HowMicronesianCoralReefsRespondToHumanImpactAndClimateChangeWithSaraCannon.mp3
Category:LGBTQ -- posted at: 2:02pm EDT |
Thu, 6 June 2019
Two fishermen who recorded (yes, recorded) themselves mutilating a Greenland Shark at sea by cutting off its tail and throwing it back in the water and laughing as it tries to swim away. You can watch the video here, but I will warn you that it is graphic. I focused my discussion on enforcement and how some agencies are using video recorded by idiots in this story that mutilate animals on the Ocean. What are your thoughts on enforcement in the Ocean? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to get started on living for a better Ocean? Sign up for the Grove Collaborative and get a free gift: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Direct download: SUFB_S801_FishermenWhoMutilatedGreenlandSharkGetFired.mp3
Category:Animal Welfare -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT |
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