Episodes

April 18, 2016

SUFB 132: The Donor Ocean Conservationist

I always wonder what makes donors give money to Ocean Conservation organizations. I am on the board of directors for 3 different organizations and I am preparing to fundraise for two of them. I've donated some money in the p…
April 18, 2016

SUFB 131: What Type of Eco Warrior Are You?

Happy Monday! Last week, I interviewed James Pribram about his work as an Eco Warrior after his pro surfing career. James spoke about different levels of being an Eco Warrior and it made me think how we all are different in …
April 18, 2016

SUFB 130: Ocean Talk Friday

Today on Ocean Talk Friday, Nathan and I record our episode on Blab.im, for the 3rd week in a row! This week we chat about the slow recovery from the collapse of the Pacific sardines; a new breeding population of Atlantic Bl…
April 18, 2016

SUFB 129: Trends in Marine Mammal Distribution in Southwestern Atlantic

Research Thursday covers a recent study that looks a long term stranding data of marine mammals in the La Plata River region of South America. Listen to find out why it's important to collect data of marine mammal strandings…
April 18, 2016

SUFB 128: Becoming an Eco Warrior with Pro Surfer James Pribram

Interview Wednesdays are back! Today with have former pro surfer James Pribram who is the ultimate Eco Warrior. From joining a protest in Chile to running from the Japanese police for protesting the Cove, James is now back h…
March 7, 2016

SUFB 126: Online Maps of Marine Mammals Distribution Available for Better Management

As someone who works in producing important maps of fish habitat to inform manager, I am geeking out at this article I cover in today's episode. The Duke Marine Geospatial Ecology Lab produced online maps for 35 Whale and Do…
March 5, 2016

SUFB 125: Ocean Talk Friday

Another Ocean Talk Friday was a success and for the 2nd week in a row, we hosted it on Blab, a live streaming site where we actually had people ask us questions! YAY for interaction! This week, Nathan and I chatted about: …
March 3, 2016

SUFB 124: Incorporating Climate Change in Marine Protected Area Planning

Marine Protected Areas are designed to remove the human influence, or disturbance, to the oceans; however, climate change impacts like high sea surface temperatures will affect MPS effectiveness in the future. Today, I rev…
March 2, 2016

SUFB 123: Great Barrier Reef Corals Experiencing a Coral Bleaching Event

Coral bleaching is synonymous with Climate Change and unfortunately, high global temperatures this year as brought on another coral bleaching event in a UNESCO Heritage Site. Today, I talk about what is happening, why it hap…
March 1, 2016

SUFB 122: Leo DiCaprio Talks Climate Change In 2016 Oscars Acceptance Speech

Leonardo DiCaprio one best Actor for Revenant at the 2016 Oscars and instead of thanking his costars he talked about how we should be supporting politicians who support Climate Change Emission reductions. And believe or not,…
March 1, 2016

SUFB 122: Leo DiCaprio Talks Climate Change In 2016 Oscars Acceptance Speech

Leonardo DiCaprio one best Actor for Revenant at the 2016 Oscars and instead of thanking his costars he talked about how we should be supporting politicians who support Climate Change Emission reductions. And believe or not,…
Feb. 26, 2016

SUFB 121: Ocean Talk Friday

Shop for the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop This week's Ocean Talk Friday was recorded on Blab.im, a live streaming platform that allows viewers to interact with hosts. Nathan and I hoped on Blab to discuss: 1) Wh…
Feb. 25, 2016

SUFB 120: La Plata Dolphin Population Structure Helps Manage the Endangered Species

On Monday, we talked about the the species of dolphin where an individual got stranded; picked up by a beachgoer and pet by about 30-50 people before it died. It was tragic to say the least, but I thought it would be a good …
Feb. 24, 2016

SUFB 119: Sharks and Climate Change with Dr. Chris Lowe

On Today's Interview Wednesday, I speak with the Director of the Shark Lab at the California State University, Dr. Chris Lowe, to discuss his research as well as why he thinks the white shark population is doing so well. You…
Feb. 23, 2016

SUFB 118: La Plata River Dolphin Profile

This week on Species Tuesday, I profile the La Plate River Dolphin because we spoke about the same species on yesterday's podcast, which was killed after people picked up the stranded dolphin and passed it around like a toy …
Feb. 22, 2016

SUFB 117: Dolphin Killed After Beachgoers Pass It Around To Pet And Take Selfies

A La Plate River Dolphin washed up on a beach, likely stranded, when beachgoers decided to pass it around to pet and take selfies with it before it died of dehydration. The La Plate River Dolphin is listed on the IUNC Red Li…
Feb. 19, 2016

SUFB 116: Ocean Talk Friday

It's another Ocean Talk Friday and Nathan and I are back at it chatting away about our favourite subject: Ocean Conservation. On Today's episode, we talk about: How islands are a haven for marine biodiversity; how climate ch…
Feb. 18, 2016

SUFB 115: Quantifying Multiple Stressors For More Effective Marine Protected Areas

On Research Thursdays today, I talk about a study that focuses on quantifying multiple threats to the environment on a local scale instead of using expert opinion. The authors say the latter method tends to under- or over-es…
Feb. 17, 2016

SUFB 114: Parents We Should Teach Our Children To Be Respectful To Animals!

I came across a video the other day of kids throwing sand on some sea lions at a famous beach that has some historic controversy. The worst part of the video was that the parents/guardians were not stopping the kids from har…
Feb. 16, 2016

SUFB 113: Krill Species Profile

This Species Tuesday I decided to profile Krill as they are small but hugely important in the sustenance of some major iconic species such as baleen whales, fish, and penguins. They are found all over the world so I thought …
Feb. 15, 2016

SUFB 112: Plastic Pollution Giving Rides to Microbes to Get Closer To You

Plastic pollution is found all of the world in every Ocean. It comes in large to tiny forms and now researchers are finding that the plastic pieces are homes for microbe species, including the harmful ones. Take a listen to …
Feb. 12, 2016

SUFB 111: Ocean Talk Friday

Today on Ocean Talk Friday, Nathan and I decided to change things up. We decided to discuss one article written by past podcast guest Andrew David Thaler who wrote about the losing battle scientists and conservationists face…
Feb. 11, 2016

SUFB 110: Fish Use Multiple Habitats; Implications for Marine Protected Area Designation

As we covered seagrass habitats on Monday's episode, I wanted to cover seagrasses and their importance today, on Research Thursday. However, we are looking at a study that proves Marine Protected Areas designated to protect …
Feb. 10, 2016

SUFB 109: Watching British Wildlife with Eco Sapien

We have two very special guests on Interview Wednesday's today. David and Phil run an organization called Eco Sapien, which creates small documentaries on You Tube. Some great quality documentaries, I might add that include …