Season 1
July 5, 2017
SUFB 338: How Will Climate Change Shape The Future
Climate Change adaptation can be a complex beast to understand, once you get past whether there is a debate that it is caused by humans.
July 4, 2017
SUFB 337: Oil Exploration In An MPA And Ocean Gummy Bears Clogging Fishing Gear On West Coast
Does it make sense to allow Oil and Gas Exploration within the boundaries of a Marine Protected Area and still call it protected?
June 30, 2017
SUFB 336: Ocean Talk Friday
We have a special guest named Kyle Massie joining us on Ocean Talk Friday as part of our Patreon Campaign Contributor rewards. Kyle and I are going to go through the top articles of the week in Marine Science and Conservatio…
June 28, 2017
SUFB 335: Shark Science Communication with Melissa Marquez
Melissa Marquez joins us on the podcast today to really ignite the show. We talk about shark conservation, women in science, science communication and entrepreneurship in the Marine Science and Conservation Field.
June 26, 2017
SUFB 334: Celebs As Advocates, Rick Perry Skeptic of Climate Change and Feeding Sea Lions Is Bad
Do you think Celebrities should be Advocates for the Ocean? The question came up off of a story I wrote about involving a woman celebrity being objectified while doing a documentary to raise awareness for sharks.
June 23, 2017
SUFB 333: Ocean Talk Friday
Nathan and I chat about growing mangroves to protect coast, problems with MPA process in Canada, Zombie Worms and Mussels and Sponges break down oil
June 21, 2017
SUFB 332: Antartica Melting Some More, Orcas Stalking Fisherman and Heat Relief For Corals Globally
Climate Change is rearing its ugly head as one of its consequences is the rapid heating of the Antarctic Ice Sheets turning them to slush.
June 19, 2017
SUFB 331: Shark Week Schedule Review; Butt Out; Tourism Affecting Antarctica
The Shark Week Schedule for 2017 has been announced and there are some shows to which I am looking forward and others that perpetuate sharks as serial killers (which is false!!!).
June 16, 2017
SUFB 330: Ocean Talk Friday
This is a special Ocean Talk Friday Episode where I have two colleagues and friends that would like to introduce you to a new podcast we've been working on called Marine Conservation Happy Hour. I hope you enjoy!!!
June 14, 2017
SUFB 329: Fisheries Policy After BREXIT With Griffin Carpenter
Griffin Carpenter joins me on the podcast to talk about fisheries policy pre and post BREXIT.
June 12, 2017
SUFB 328: Defending Science Methods and Highlighting Success in Regulations
Taking a conversation from the Facebook group to here in the podcast, I talk about why shark researchers catch sharks through a hook and a line. It's a controversial issue that looks at what is best for the overall health of…
June 9, 2017
SUFB 327: Ocean Talk Friday
Nathan Johnson joins me again to discuss World Oceans Day; UN Oceans Week Conference; Funding Priorities; The Importance of Ocean Festivals; and, Exploring Easter Island.
June 7, 2017
SUFB 326: How To Eat Sustainable Seafood with Fish Nerds Clay Groves
Have you ever wondered what sustainable really means and how you can eat sustainable seafood? Clay Groves, host of the Fish Nerds Podcast, has an idea.
June 5, 2017
SUFB 325: World Oceans Day, Cities and States Following Paris Accord, Cod Fish Recovery
Ocean Day is this Thursday, which is a time to reflect on what we can do to help our Oceans. I have a solution.
June 2, 2017
SUFB 324: Trump's Budget cuts Seagrant, CZMP and Announces Pulling Out of Paris Agreement
It's been a tough couple weeks for the US environment as Trump's budget defunded key coastal programs such as the Coastal Zone Management Program and the Sea Grant Program. He also announced that the US will start the proced…
May 30, 2017
SUFB 323: The Challenges In Establishing MPAs With Dr Rodolphe Devillers
The Government of Canada recently made some ambitious goals to protect 10% of their coasts by 2020. I speak to Dr. Rodolphe Devillers to discuss the challenges the Canadian Government and other governments face when establis…
May 29, 2017
SUFB 322: Grand Cayman EcoTourism And Controlling Expectations
My family trip to the Grand Cayman was wonderful, but I do have some concerns over the ecotourism on the island and how it might protect the Ocean and its inhabitants
May 26, 2017
SUFB 321: Ocean Talk Friday
I discuss 2 issues that have come up in the past week: 1) Iron Fertilization and 2) How to act around sea lions and other wildlife
May 24, 2017
SUFB 320: Changing Behaviour Around Plastic Use Through Gaming With Daisy Kendrick
Daisy Kendrick was troubled by the fact that her friends were not aware of Ocean issues, so she decided to create marketing campaigns that target where other organizations aren't...the gaming community
May 22, 2017
SUFB 319: Shark Bite Story Correction, Cape Cod Planning Committee Suspended and Stranded Dolphin Rescued
I made a mistake on the Adult Film star getting bitten (or not bitten) by a shark, Preserve Committee in Cape Cod is suspended by Trump and a dolphin is rescued by a stranding network.
May 19, 2017
SUFB 318: A Comparison between US and Canada Ocean Management
Someone in the Speak Up for Blue Podcast Facebook Group asked if there was a difference between US and Canadian Ocean Management.
May 17, 2017
SUFB 317: The Plight Of The Taiwanese Dolphin With Dr. Andrew Wright
Dr. Andrew Wright joins me on the podcast to recount a workshop he attended to help protect the Taiwanese White Dolphins.
May 15, 2017
SUFB 316: Grey Seal Population Boom in Cape Cod, Leadership in Ocean Conservation and EPA Advisory Committee Changes
Is the increase of Grey Seal Population on Cape Cod causing problems with humans? Who Should Lead the Ocean Conservation Movement? Trump trumps the EPA Again!
May 12, 2017
SUFB 315: Ocean Talk Friday
Dr. Lyne Morissette joins us for this episode of the Ocean Talk Friday to discuss Microplastics is sea salt; Diversity in the Deep Sea; Seismic Surveys starting up in the Atlantic; and, Orcas hunting for shark liver.