How To Protect The Ocean

Last week, I recorded and posted a podcast episode (http://www.seapkupforblue.com/session162) about the upcoming move Finding Dori. In that episode, I quoted some excerpts from a Washington Post article which took information off the website of a non-profit organization that misrepresented data. This means that I helped spread the misrepresented data as well. I didn't do it on purpose. I just didn't do my due diligence and complete my checks on the organization to make sure the information stated in the article was true. I wasn't a good scientist at all! I found out that the organization was misrepresenting data in a Facebook post thread where a fisheries journalist and an expert in the field of ornamental fish called me out on what I did. I was angry at first for being called out, but I soon realized that I made a mistake because I didn't represent the true science. Well, I did some background research and I recorded what I learned on the podcast to give you the right information. Take a listen to hear the truth. 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf

Welcome back to another Ocean Talk Friday with myself, Andrew Lewin, and Nathan Johnson. There were some great, powerful stories out this week that we just had to talk about. Here they are: Study finds 5% of organizations get majority of the Funding and it hasn't been affective; Cephalopod populations have been on the rise since the 1950s in the face of a changing Ocean; A brewing company designed a six pack ring that is edible and biodegrable...it can save the Ocean Animals that eat it; and, Mexican Cartels are smuggling cocaine in the swim bladders of the endangered totoaba fish. The fish is caught using gill nets that also catch the nearly extinct vaquita (less than 100 individuals left). Listen to the podcast to find out all the details. 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf

Travelling is always difficult. You have to find a place to stay that is worth the money you pay, you want good food, you want a nice beach, you want great culture, and you want to friendly people. After you have all of that, you want to make sure you are protecting the Ocean and the Environment in general. That's a problem...that's always a problem because there is very little information on how to travel for ecotourism. Until now...Ecophiles is a website run by Namrata and Mitali, two long time friends and journalists who share a love of travel. They run the website to help fellow travellers travel free of worry about impacting the ocean and the environment. Take a listen to the podcast to hear their story. 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf

I can't wait for the Sequel to Find Nemo entitled "Finding Dori." It's a great set of movies that are entertaining and full of marine conservation messages. However, Finding Nemo caused a bit of a surprised effect on will populations of Clownfish (the species of the Nemo and his father). Everyone wanted Nemo in their tanks at home. Currently, 1,000,000 clownfish are plucked out of the sea and exported around the world causing local extinctions in parts of the Philippines, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. Conservationists are now worried about the impact of Finding Dory on the Royal Blue Tang populations (the species of Dori) as the species are not captive-bred like the clownfish and are harder to care for in a saltwater aquarium setting. Karen Burke da Silva, associate professor at Flinders University in South Australia co-found the Saving Nemo Conservation Fund to help raise awareness of the pressure the Clownfish faces and avoid the same plight of the blue tang. There is a campaign to get Ellen DeGeneres' attention on the matter (she plays the voice of Dory and is a strong Ocean Advocate), to raise awareness of the impact on collecting this beautiful species can have on its population around the world. Check out the podcast for more information on how you can help using the hashtag #fishkiss4Nemo. 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf

There were a number of articles that we could talk about this week, but Nathan and I narrowed it down to 4 important topics for Ocean Talk Friday: Alternative Fisheries Management Necessary; Greenpeace goes after a prominent Fisheries Professor (a little petty if you ask us!); Shell spills oil in the Gulf of Mexico near Louisiana and no one is talking about it; and, Palau increases its No-Take Marine Protected Area coverage from 20% to 80% to support sustainable diving industry. 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf

I am so happy to be bale to provide this interview for you with Jillian Morris. She is a great biologist, videographer, educator and conservationist. Jillian tells us how she got to where she is today from childhood playtime in the ocean and seeing her first in-person shark when she was 8 to filming them at close range to change the perspective of shark behaviour in kids all over the worlds. We also discuss how she started Sharks 4 Kids and how she teaches different age groups about sharks. 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf

Mossel Bay in South Africa is facing a surge of long lining. Last Thursday I was contacted by a representative from Keep Fins Alive who was concerned of an increase in fishing pressure from long lining vessels from Eastern Cape. Keep Fins Alive (KFA) stated that the vessels have over-fished the demersal fish population in their bay and now are spending a lot of money in gas to travel to Mossel Bay to exploit its demersal fish population. Demersal shark fishing via long lining is legal, but it is required by the state Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries to be monitored. Unfortunately, this is not happening at the moment and the fishing vessels are allowed to fish without oversight. The lack of oversight can mean big trouble for Mossel Bay and action needs to be taken. Listen to the episode to find out why you should sign the petition and ensure the Government makes good on its monitoring mandate. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/817/781/781/petition-against-inshore-demersal-shark-longline-fishery/ 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf

Did I ever tell you that this is my favourite day of the week? We have another episode of Ocean Talk Friday with myself, Andrew Lewin, and Nathan Johnson. We choose 4-5 articles that we feel made a big impact this past week and talk about them, their science and their conservation implications. Today we discussed the following: 1) The resurgence of the Ross Sea MPA proposal; 2) Mussels smell before they settle; 3) Mussels battling Ocean Acidification with Food; 4) Researchers find out more about the Sea Star Wasting Disease; and, 5) 5 Pacific Islands disappear into the Ocean due to Climate Change. Speak Up For Blue TV: http://bit.ly/sufbtele Support the Podcast: http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session158

I came across an article a few hours ago that talked about a research project that observed how 5 islands within the chain of Solomon Islands were swallowed up by the sea. Luckily, these small islands were not inhabited by humans; however, the study also found 6 more islands had lost swaths of land to the sea where some villages were destroyed and had to move to a different place. They moved from an island where their family had lived for generations. I can't imagine how devastating that would be for a family to pick up and move from a place they called home. I was inspired by this article, as depressing as it is, to discuss the issue of sea level rise on this episode because I find people don't take it seriously. It's obviously a serious problem as more islands are facing a similar fate. I cover why sea level is a problem and how/why it's affecting these small islands. I also talk about how we need to work together, globally, as a species to combat climate change and help each other adapt to its consequences. Speak Up For Blue TV: http://bit.ly/sufbtele Support the Podcast: http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session157

My family and I went on an All-Inclusive Vacation to Cuba! Yes, I am Canadian and I can travel to Cuba! I have to admit, I am not a fan of going to an All-Inclusive because of all the bad stuff that is associated with big resorts: The building of the resort often destroys the coastal environment for a pristine landscape that people expect (what they see in a magazine); The waste that happens at the resort with food and garbage; and, The local reefs and environment suffer at the hands of tourism for the masses. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the three assumptions above were not true...well mostly. I tell you how the resort and Cuba made it possible to have a great resort(s) and have a healthy environment. Speak Up For Blue TV: http://bit.ly/sufbtele Support the Podcast: http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session156

I recently heard about an initiative on the radio of the Government of Ontario trying to cut emissions through a very aggressive plan that was to be complete by 2050. they wanted to set up a committee that would over see the "greening" of Ontario from electric cars to zero emission buildings to 80% of the population taking public transit; cycling; or, walking to work. I like some parts of the plan, but people who called into the radio station where I first heard about this plan were not too pleased. Take a listen to the podcast to find out why and what we can do about it. Speak Up For Blue TV: http://bit.ly/sufbtele Support the Podcast: http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session155

I figured it was time that you got to know the co-host of Ocean Talk Friday, Nathan Johnson. He is the guy who has written 99% of the articles of Speak Up for Blue (SUFB) for the past 8 months and has done a great job. He will now be focusing most of his time on developing the content for the SUFB Digital Magazine to reach more people with an Ocean Conservation message on this different platform. Did you know that aside from working tirelessly on SUFB content, Nathan has a full time day job at Artist Boat as the Habitat & Stewardship Manager? He is responsible for managing the species inventory on a 500+ Acre property owned by Artist Boat and educates the public on the species diversity within the property on various nature tours. Join me as I pepper Nathan with questions about his day job and how he got into Marine Conservation. Speak Up For Blue TV: http://bit.ly/sufbtele Support the Podcast: http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session154

Today, I decided to pull the curtain back and let you in on the future plans of this company I call Speak Up For Blue (SUFB). I started SUFB without any real plans. In fact, I didn't even know how long I would be spreading Ocean News with an Ocean Conservation Message. The website turned into a company and there is so much I want to do with SUFB. We will be offering so much content on different platforms in the near future that everyone will be able to consume Ocean Conservation information via podcasts, You Tube, digital magazine and of course, our website. One of the other items that we will be offering that is really exciting in the fact that we are opening the SUFB Institute for Marine Science and Conservation. Take a listen to the episode for more details! Speak Up For Blue TV: http://bit.ly/sufbtele Support the Podcast: http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session153

Nathan and I get together once again to chat about the important articles of the week. We discuss the following: 1) Glow in the dark shark species; 2) A new UN Ocean Treaty: Do we really need one (Spoiler alert: YES!); 3) Zombie Crabs (Yep...you read that right!); 4) The competitive edge of algae over corals; and, 5) A recycling project to help the Oceans and other charitable causes. Speak Up For Blue TV: http://bit.ly/sufbtele Support the Podcast: http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session152

It's the article you don't want to read. I came across this article and saw three tiny baby Sea Lions in a cage travelling to the Pacific Marine Mammal Centre to get the care they need after being stranded due to malnutrition. The Problem? Their mother's cannot produce the amount of milk necessary to feed them enough to grow the fat they need to survive in the cool waters of the Pacific Ocean. Climate Change is thought to be one of the culprits of this malnutrition as it is forcing the sea lion's prey species to move North into cooler waters. In addition, the sea lion's favourite prey, the sardine, has undergone a collapse in population in 2012 due to over fishing. What will happen to the Sea Lion babies that I saw in the article's image? The Pacific Marine Mammal Centre will bring them back to health, but will eventually have to release them and that is a problem. Lack of food source and rapidly changing waters cannot be good for this sea lion population. I do have a solution for the government. Take a listen to the podcast to find out what that solution is and let me know if you agree. Speak Up For Blue TV: http://bit.ly/sufbtele Support the Podcast: http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session150

The discovery of a long 600 mile long coral reef at the mouth of the Amazon River has really changed the way I think about reefs. Coral reefs are normally found in tropical shallow oceans with a narrow range of habitat parameters including temperature, pH, salinity, and others. They also rely on invertebrate and fish associated species to graze on algae that could over grow on to corals and smother them. The newly discovered reef at the mouth of the Amazon River at situated below the muddy water discharged from the massive river. So how can these sponges, corals, and other reef structures survive in a place that is under a layer of muddy freshwater? That is what researchers will gladly answer with more research. The problem is that the reef is not safe as the Brazilian Government has sold 80 block to oil companies for exploration and drilling, 20 of the blocks are already producing oil. Oh, by the way, the blocks are located on top of the reefs. GREAT!!! We just discovered this unique reef that might help us figure out how to save other reefs and we might already be destroying them. What will happen with the new reefs and the drilling? Who knows. the government could halt the drilling to save the reefs, but will they opt for the oil money instead? Only time will tell and perhaps the voices of the Speak Up For Blue community. Speak Up For Blue TV: http://bit.ly/sufbtele Support the Podcast:http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes:http://www.speakupforblue.com/session150

This week's Ocean Talk Friday took place on Skype as our Blab site is having some buggy problems. Hopefully, Blab will be able to solve the problem and we will get last week's recording back. In today's Ocean Talk Friday, Nathan and I discuss the following: 1) The National Aquarium's 48 days of blue; 2) National Geographic's Pristine Ocean Project to Inspire Better Protection of Oceans; 3) Profiling the CEO of the National Aquarium doing "Right Work"; and, 4) A Robotic Sea Snake...yup, you read that right! It's pretty cool! Speak Up For Blue TV:http://bit.ly/sufbtele Support the Podcast:http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes:http://www.speakupforblue.com/session145

There are two projects out there that the mainstream media is riding the wave right now and it's claiming that their projects are going to save us form our own wasteful ways. One of the projects is called the Ocean Clean Up Project started by Boyan Slant, a 19-year old boy who says he can clean up the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre in less than 10 years. The other project is called the Seabin and it could help clean up small areas along the shore; however, the media is saying that it could clean up the Ocean (according to the headline anyway). There has been some criticism from Scientists (as we scientists do) of the Ocean Clean Up Project, where they point out flaws in the design and environmental and legal consequences of the structure. The Seabin looks like it can clean up small areas such as marinas or coasts, but there would have to be many Seabins purchased to do a mare clean up of the coast along any shoreline. In this episode, I chat about the problem of plastic pollution; I describe the two projects; and, I mention some poplar ways you can save the environment for itself. Speak Up For Blue TV: http://bit.ly/sufbtele Support the Podcast:http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes:http://www.speakupforblue.com/session148

SCUBA divers quickly become great Ocean Conservationists because they see, first hand, how the Ocean gets degraded over time as they are in the water. Many divers become strong advocates for conserving specific areas in the Ocean where they love to dive. Others start/participate in Citizen Science projects to help Ocean Scientists better understand the Ocean. In today's episode, I cover all sorts of SCUBA diving stories from the Ocean on how divers can do better in protecting the environment and help out in Conservation. Speak Up For Blue TV:http://bit.ly/sufbtele Support the Podcast:http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes:http://www.speakupforblue.com/session147

Artisanal fishing is an important source of food and income for many developing countries around the world. Today's Research Thursday paper identifies the fact that most research on the subject is conducted by institutions and scientists in Developing Countries. The authors mention that there is a bias towards developed country institutions compared to developing country institutions. I explore this concept and break down the paper to see the conclusions of the research on research! Support the Podcast:http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes:http://www.speakupforblue.com/session134

Enforcement is one of the biggest challenges faced in Ocean Conservation. Policing an Ocean that covers over 70% of the population is nearly impossible. New technology has allowed us to improve of enforcement tactics, but they are by no means perfect. In today's episode, I run through how enforcement is conducted and what we are protecting. I also chat about what some countries are doing to take extreme measures to protect their oceans and what some organizations are doing in international waters to protect what other countries can't. Speak Up For Blue TV:http://bit.ly/sufbtele Support the Podcast:http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes:http://www.speakupforblue.com/session144

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 Bluefin Tuna discovered?; Decommissioned oil platforms act as great ecological habitats for ocean animals; and, Prime Minister Trudeau and President Obama meet to discuss climate change emission reductions and protecting Arctic waters. Follow Speak Up For Blue on Blab.im to keep updated on our next scheduled show. Support the Podcast:http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes:http://www.speakupforblue.com/session130

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 home at Laguna Beach, California fighting to clean his local beaches with his community. Check out this exciting interview! Support the Podcast:http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes:http://www.speakupforblue.com/session127

Nathan and I talk about 4 Ocean Conservation articles that we thought were important:1) Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation gives $1 million to Seychelles as part of their Blue Bond System;2) Marine Scientists determine global marine protected areas should be at 30% of ocean area;3) Remote coral reefs thrive in the face of climate change; and,4) DNA studies show connectivity of deep sea species among hydrothermal vents. Support the Podcast:http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes:http://www.speakupforblue.com/session138

Dr. Stephen Dunbar and PhD student Dustin Baumbach are researching Sea Turtles in Honduras, where 9 years ago, not much was known about these iconic species (Hawksbill and Green Sea Turtles). In addition to their research, Stephen started a non-profit charity to facilitate his work with the local community and brought on other faculty at Loma Linda University that specialized in public health. The added services made PROTECTOR a social enterprise as it helped the local community with health, education, and livelihoods. Speak Up For Blue TV: http://bit.ly/sufbtele Support the Podcast: http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session145

Oceana revealed that much of the Seafood Retailers are mislabelling their products causing a mistrust with their customers. This issue adds to an already long list of problems riddled throughout the industry. In today's episode, I go over all of the problems in the Seafood industry and where we sit with eating seafood. Support the Podcast:http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes:http://www.speakupforblue.com/session141

Today's episode will inform you about what is happening in Ocean News around the world. Today's topics:1) Penguin swims 8000km every to visit the man who saved it during an oil spill;2) February 2016 has NASA scientists in a state of heated panic (find out why!); 3) How you can protect your environment by voting (American elections edition); and,4) Check out SciAll.org's YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/sciallorg) for Tales from a Marine Biologist Support the Podcast:http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes:http://www.speakupforblue.com/session133

Nathan Johnson joins me again on Ocean Talk Friday where we hosted another Blab and were joined by some viewers who participated in the show! This week we talked about:1) A journal article being retracted due to a misunderstanding;2) Should we start to harvest the deep sea?;3) There is an international floating science station monitoring melting ice; and,4) Sea World made a huge announcement, which turned out to be a huge win for Ocean Conservation! Check out the show! Support the Podcast:http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes:http://www.speakupforblue.com/session135

I count down and describe my favourite Marine Conservation Documentaries. These documentaries have had a profound effect on making the public aware of conservation issues, which created massive changes around the world. Support the Podcast:http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes:http://www.speakupforblue.com/session142

I have Roy Mulder, President of the Canada Marine Environment Protection Society and an underwater Videographer/Photographer, on the program to tell us how he and 100-150 SCUBA divers got 30 dive sites protected by the government. He also chats about how others can do the same. Oh, and we talk about Sea World and Roy's work with the World Cetacean Alliance. Support the Podcast:http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes:http://www.speakupforblue.com/session137

I decided to switch up the format and frequency of the show. I will be posting 3 times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) to make room for some other things that will be happening with Speak Up For Blue. Today, I chat about the story of tourists harassing baby seals at Children's Pool Beach in La Holla, California and the need for more people to speak up for animals! Speaking of speaking up. I also talk about how I want to build a Speak Up For Blue Community online and they type of people that I would like to join. Enjoy the Show and Happy Conservation! Support the Podcast:http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes:http://www.speakupforblue.com/session135

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 past to various organizations and individuals, but I never know what other people are thinking when they look to donate for Ocean Conservation. I talk about all of this and more on today's episode. Support the Podcast:http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes:http://www.speakupforblue.com/session132

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 and what that can tell us on species success within a specific region. Support the Podcast:http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes:http://www.speakupforblue.com/session129

Michael Bear, Citizen Science Project director for Ocean Sanctuaries, recently wrote an article on the importance of Citizen Science in Ocean Conservation. The article inspired me o do a podcast episode on the same subject. Nathan and I did some research to find out what has worked in the past and where we should go in the future for more productive Citizen Science projects. Support the Podcast:http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes:http://www.speakupforblue.com/session139

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 how we approach Ocean Conservation. I dedicate this episode to finding the type of Eco Warrior you would like to be. Comment on the show notes on which type of Eco Warrior you are and which type you would like to be. Support the Podcast:http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes:http://www.speakupforblue.com/session131

Nathan and I get together once again to discuss this week’s hot topics. We also have a little fun doing it. Here are the stories for today:NOAA increases science literacy by creating Ocean Conservation printable materials for teachers to use with young school children;The US uses regulatory tool to protect Russian Beluga Whales;Conservation is working for Green Sea Turtles; and,Can we save the Great Barrier Reef? (Spoiler Alert: the answer is YES!) Speak Up For Blue TV:http://bit.ly/sufbtele Support the Podcast:http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes:http://www.speakupforblue.com/session143

Nathan Johnson and I get together on Blab.im to discuss this week's articles that we think are worth talking about. Here are the stories we talked about today:1) Establishing Local Marine Reserves in New Zealand;2) The naming of a ship - Boaty McBoatface;3) Chiton's have eyes...it's true!; and,4) Where did all the adult whale sharks go? Support the Podcast:http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes:http://www.speakupforblue.com/session140

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 Dolphin Species for managers to see them. I explain why these maps are important and how they will be used in Ocean Conservation during this episode. The key is to continue to fund these projects! Support the Podcast: http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session126

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: 1) Superpower-like jellyfish; 2) China's quest to "explore" the deep sea by making it a law; 3) Noise from the deep sea (hint: it's not China!); and, 4) Sea Turtles vs Resorts in Kenya Support the Podcast: http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session125

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 review a study that incorporates sea surface temperature variability in MPA planning. Support the Podcast: http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session124

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 happened, and what we can do about it. Shop for the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session123

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, some people didn't like it. Listen to the podcast to find out why. Support the Podcast: http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session122

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, some people didn't like it. Listen to the podcast to find out why. Support the Podcast: http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session122

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) What whales do at night; 2) How sharks use a particular sense to navigate up and down the coast; 3) How an artisanal sea cucumber fishery is being ruined to serve larger markets; and, 4) How scientists don't study the good news stories because they are harder to fund. Join us next week on Blab to be a part of the conversation! 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session121

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 opportunity to talk about some research on the La Plate Dolphin to give you context of how the species is managed. Talk a listen and find out what the research says about this tiny marine mammal. Shop for the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session120

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 might be surprised by the answer. Shop for the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session119

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 for every one on the beach to touch. Today, I discuss why it is so unique and important to the local area and how the story we discussed yesterday was such a tragedy. Support the Podcast: http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session118

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 List as a Vulnerable Species. Support the Podcast: http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session117

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 change is helping sea stars waste away and driving down the lobster population; and, how octopus are so cool they can tell you who is going to win a fight by the colour they turn. Support the Podcast: http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session116

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-estimate the true effect, which can affect the effectiveness of the Marine Protected Area. Support the Podcast: http://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Shop for the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf Show Notes: http://www.speakupforblue.com/session115