Episodes
Jan. 6, 2016
SUFB 084: Microbeads banned in the US
A huge win occurred recently where the US federal government banned Microbeads from all products by July 2017. This is a huge victory for the Ocean as Microbeads has some harmful effects on waterways and oceans around the wo…
Jan. 5, 2016
SUFB 083: Olive Ridley Sea Turtle
Today I profile the Olive Ridley Sea Turtle because the species came up in a couple of conversations I had with Dr. Nathan Robinson. Unfortunately, those conversations were not positive as Nathan had to take to plastic items…
Jan. 4, 2016
SUFB 082: Ocean New Year's Resolution
Many of you have been making new year's resolutions over the past week to create a better life. I thought I would introduce another resolution that will help the you live for a better Ocean. Take a listen to hear the differe…
Dec. 30, 2015
SUFB 081: Top 5 Most Important Ocean Conservation Stories of 2015
I list off the most important stories in Ocean Science and Conservation that occurred in 2015. There were a number of stories that could compete with the ones I chose, but this is my show, so I get to choose :-)!
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Dec. 29, 2015
SUFB 080: Top 5 Most Downloaded SUFB Episodes
Since there are only 3 more days left in 2015, I thought I would dedicate this episode to list the episodes you liked most in 2015. I list the top 5 episodes and I hope there are more in 2016. What was your favourite SUFB ep…
Dec. 28, 2015
SUFB 079: Stop Feeding the Animals
I go on a bit of a rant about constantly seeing videos of people feeding animals in the wild. There are 3 things wrong with feeding wild animals that I describe in this episode.
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Dec. 23, 2015
SUFB 078: Indo-Pacific Coral Decline Over Time, Extent, and Region
There is a bit of a controversy surrounding the amount of coral decline in the Indo-Pacific, which holds 75% of the coral species in the world. A research paper by John Bruno and Elizabeth Selig used quantitative methods to …
Dec. 22, 2015
SUFB 077: Species Tuesday Profiling The California Sea Lion
The California Sea Lion is an iconic species with a population that stretches from South Alaska to Central Mexico. There are 5 genetically different populations stocks within this range. The California Sea Lion is a highly i…
Dec. 21, 2015
SUFB 076: California Looks To The Ocean To Solve Drought Problem
California has been in a severe drought for the past 4 years and they had to conserve water in the meantime. However, a growing population and increasing climate change impacts makes things more challenging. So the governmen…
Dec. 18, 2015
SUFB 075: Ocean Talk Friday
Dr. Nathan Robinson joins us on the program this week where we talk about a plastic fork that he pulled out of a sea turtle's nose; methane gas leaking into the air increasing our climate change emissions; and, the rise of c…
Dec. 16, 2015
SUFB 074: Assessing Marine Biodiversity for South America
Research Thursday: This week's study compares marine biodiversity among 5 regions within South America. The authors noticed some marked differences among the regions including capacity to survey, funding, scientific expertis…
Dec. 16, 2015
SUFB 073: Marine Debris Analysis and Clean Up with Heidi Taylor
I am joined by the Co-Founder of the Tangaroa Blue Foundation, Heidi Taylor, who grew an loosely organized beach clean up crew into a tight knit, lean, mean Marine Debris Clean Up and Analysis team. Heidi talks about all of …
Dec. 15, 2015
SUFB 072: Species Tuesday, the Hector's Dolphin
Hector's dolphin is the smallest cetacean but has a very big battle ahed of it. They are considered endangered with population is less than 100. Endemic to New Zealand, the Hector's dolphin is protected in a number of Marine…
Dec. 14, 2015
SUFB 071: 195 Countries Come To An Agreement on Climate Change Reductions
It almost seemed impossible to believe, but 195 countries got together to discuss how to reduce climate change impacts through reduction of carbon emissions. In today's episode, I go over the major points of the agreement. S…
Dec. 11, 2015
SUFB 070: Ocean Talk Friday
Nathan and I talk about some more popular news this week. The topics discussed on this episode: Oceans Parks catching up to National Parks; Reduce meat consumption to reduce climate change impacts; Japan joins security counc…
Dec. 10, 2015
SUFB 069: How To Manage Tuna Stocks
Welcome to the new "Research Thursdays", where I discuss a specific research study published in a journal. This week's study looks at a study looking for insights of the Yellowfin Tuna in the Western and Central Pacific Ocea…
Dec. 9, 2015
SUFB 068: Deep Sea Animal Uses Red Light to Lure Fish to Their Death
The Deep Sea Relative of the jellyfish, Eranna, uses a red bioluminescent light to attract fish into their stinging tentacles. The animal's use of red light in the deep sea is important because researchers have assumed deep …
Dec. 8, 2015
SUFB 067: Climate Change Needs to be Halted for Coral Reef Survival
COP 21 is in full effect and the talks are happening. Canada jut committed to 1.5 C below Pre-industrial levels. However, action will be the key to real change and it is needed to make sure coral reefs survive and, in turn, …
Dec. 7, 2015
SUFB 066: Over 300 Cetaceans Found Dead in Chile
Researchers found over 300 Cetaceans dead in a remote area of Chile. National Geographic and researchers conducted a study to find out why the animals died. No markings were found on sei whales indicating the animals could h…
Dec. 4, 2015
SUFB 065: Ocean Talk Friday is All About COP21
I'm joined with Nathan Johnson to discuss all the news surrounding the climate change talks in Paris and what it will mean for action to live for a better ocean.
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Dec. 3, 2015
SUFB 064: Dr. Sylvia Earle Attends COP 21 to Inject Ocean Issues into Climate Talks
Oceans are not on the COP21 agenda and that is a shame, according to Dr. Sylvia Earle who is attending the Climate Change Talks in Paris to ensure the leaders of over 180 countries understand how climate change is affecting …
Dec. 2, 2015
SUFB 063: Pro Surfer James Pribram is Saving the Ocean from Marine Debris Through Citizen Science
Pro Surfer James Pribram and his organization, Eco Warrior, recruited 63 volunteers to clean up marine debris from creeks and rivers in specific areas in California before the debris had a chance to reach the Ocean.
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Dec. 1, 2015
SUFB 062: Introducing another interesting Ocean Animal, The Pyrosome
The pyrosome is a cool animal colony made up of physically linked zooids that form a streamlined cone-shape structure with a jet propelled movement.
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Nov. 30, 2015
SUFB 61: Ocean Researchers Discover Massive Volcano
Ocean Geologists have discovered and mapped a volcano with unique properties. the properties will reveal a better understanding of how our world is formed.
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