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Brand Spanking New Surfrider Foundation Environmental Director, Zachary Plopper
February 14, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBOn this episode, hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham talk to Zach Plopper, new Surfrider Foundation Environmental Director. Zach joins the Surfrider Foundation with more than 13 years of experience in advocacy-driven coastal and marine conservation. Through his previous work at WILDCOAST, he led the creation of the largest private protectorate of coastline in northwest Mexico, helped California to significantly strengthen its network of marine protected areas and advanced blue carbon ec...
A Final Toast to the Mighty USS Kitty Hawk | Friday Happy Hour
February 11, 2022 02:00 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBThis Friday Happy Hour, Tyler Buckingham and Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet (ret) raise their glasses in celebration and remembrance of the mighty USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63). Commissioned in 1961, the Kitty Hawk served with distinction for 48 years, earning several awards and decorations including the highly prestigious Presidential Unity Citation. Along the way, during the operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, a Lieutenant commander Tim Gallaudet served aboard the Kitty Hawk and recounts his experien...
Meet David Riera: Environmental Scientist, Educator, Advocate, and the Oceans Advisory Committee Member for the Hispanic Access Foundation | Sea Change
February 10, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBThis episode of the Sea Change Podcast is going to leave you wanting more! So much so that Jenna and her guest, David Riera, are planning on convening for a part two of this discussion because they feel that there is so much more for them to chat about. David is a United States Marine Combat Veteran and First Generation Afro-Hispanic college graduate who is driven daily to tackle various social and environmental issues. Additionally, he is an environmental scientist, educator, advocate, a Mc...
Talking coastal policy with Tony Pratt | Going Coastal
February 09, 2022 02:00 - 47 minutes - 44 MBOn this episode of Going Coastal, your co-hosts Heather and Marissa sit down with the current Executive Director of ASBPA, Mr. Tony Pratt. Mr. Pratt has decades of experience in the realm of coastal policy and regulatory circles. From the local to the national level, big decisions are made by several agencies with regard to the preservation of our coasts and nearshore waterways - and ASBPA is the glue that binds them. Tune in to learn about Mr. Pratt’s trajectory towards coastal policy, the ...
Glass Half Full Wants to Help Restore Louisiana's Coast with Your Empty Bottles | Delta Dispatches
February 08, 2022 02:00 - 20 minutes - 29.1 MBGlass Half Full is a nonprofit organization based in New Orleans working to remove glass waste from landfills by recycling it into sand and other materials. To date, they have removed 1.8 million pounds of glass from landfills. On this episode, Jacques interviews their founder and co-director Franziska Trautmann who discusses how the idea was born by Tulane students over a bottle of wine, the mechanics of turning glass bottles into sand and other materials, a new partnership with CRCL’s oyst...
Building the RGV Reef: What a Fisherman and His Many Friends Can Do
February 07, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBOn this episode, hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham check in with Gary Glick, President of Friends of the RGV Reef, a coastal-citizen-led 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to building and restoring fish habitat, including nursery reefs, with the clear eyed goal of increasing the Gulf's fish stocks. Founded in 2015, the RGV Reef is now one of the largest artificial reefs in the Gulf of Mexico, thanks in large part to the Gary's leadership in assembling a broad coalition of commu...
Alison Clausen Looks Back on the First Year of the Ocean Decade | Ocean Decade Show!
February 04, 2022 02:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBIn this month's episode of The Ocean Decade Show, Taylor has her first repeat guest - Alison Clausen from the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)! Almost a year to the day after her last appearance on the podcast, Alison and Taylor go over the progress made during this first year of the Ocean Decade, the ongoing struggle and upside to virtual meetings, and what's coming up to look forward to in 2022. Take a listen as Taylor and Alison walk down memory lane and reflect on all of ...
A Green Caribbean Conversation: How the Caribbean is encouraging environmental conservation, waste management and climate action in the tourism industry | Big Tourism
February 03, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBJoin host Arica Sears and her guest Christine Young, a sustainability practitioner in the Caribbean for a robust conversation about sustainable tourism. Follow along as Christine describes her experience and thought leadership on general environmental awareness, environmental certification, waste management and climate change within a destination and who is responsible for that. Be inspired by the changes taking place within tourism demands for a sustainable trip and some tips for supporting...
A Tidal Wave of Federal Spending hits the American Shoreline | WaterLog
February 02, 2022 01:46 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBOn the February Episode of the WaterLog Podcast, Howard & Dan discuss the historic investment in federal coastal projects and the newly funded Corps projects in the Infrastructure bill. In addition, there are loads of other federal funding opportunities for coastal resilience and public infrastructure that will be discussed. If you are looking for sources of funding, this is one you won’t want to miss. If you have questions you would like to ask for us to discuss on our show, please send the...
From River Road to Bayou Manchac: Writing about Louisiana’s Environs | Delta Dispatches
February 01, 2022 02:00 - 33 minutes - 47.1 MBOn today’s episode, Jacques and Simone interview author Mary Ann Sternberg who has written a number of books, articles, essays and more about Louisiana’s unique places and people. Mary Ann discusses her writing, how Louisiana’s environment has inspired it and highlights some experiences that provided a unique vantage point of the Mighty Mississippi. Learn more about Mary Ann and her writing at https://www.maryannsternberg.com/.
Are you an Adaptation Professional? If you work on the coast, the answer is probably yes!
January 31, 2022 04:11 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MBOn this episode, hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham welcome Beth Gibbons, Executive Director of the American Society of Adaptation Professionals, back to the show to talk about the state of Adaptation heading into 2022, and the National Adaptation and Resilience Strategy Act, a broad, bipartisan piece of legislation aimed at coordinating and implementing stable, long-term, coherent national strategies to ensure climate change preparedness. Don't miss this great show with the wonderful ...
Songs of the Great Lakes | North Coast Chronicles
January 28, 2022 02:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBNorth Coast Chronicles: Tales from the Great Lakes presents "Songs of the Great Lakes" with musician and storyteller Lee Murdock. Broadly acknowledged as the premier interpreter of songs and tales about the Great Lakes, Lee Murdock's work is an anthem to the people who live, work, and play along the freshwater highways of North America. On this eighth episode, Lee shares his own history, the origin of Great Lakes sea songs, and sings live for our listeners!
Greg Larsen and the Role of Tech in Marine and Coastal Conservation | All Swell?
January 27, 2022 02:00 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBThe fields of science and management are continually evolving, through improvements in research design, new discoveries, and changes in the environment and our knowledge of it. One contributor to these changes is the use of remote sensing technology in field research, monitoring, and adapting to coastal change. This month, Eva and Kara sit down with Duke PhD student Greg Larsen to discuss his dissertation work with remote sensing technology and the broader role of technology in marine and co...
The Role of Mechanical Engineering and Design in Deep-Sea Exploration with Adriana Muñoz-Soto, NOAA EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholar | Rising Sea Voices
January 26, 2022 02:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this episode, Adriana Muñoz-Soto, undergraduate student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, explains how a mechanical design research project allowed her to combine her passion for mechanical engineering and art. Adriana is the awardee of a prestigious scholarship, the NOAA José E. Serrano Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI) Undergraduate Scholarship. During her internships through this NOAA Scholarship at t...
Louisiana Embarks on ‘Year of the Dredge’ to Restore its Coast | Delta Dispatches
January 25, 2022 02:00 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBIn the first episode of 2022, Simone and Jacques welcome back Gregory Grandy, Deputy Executive Director Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana, who discusses how 2022 will be one of the most significant years for Louisiana's coast with some of the largest, most ambitious restoration projects ever to move forward. These projects include marsh creation, or “dredging” projects as well as projects to reconnect the Mississippi River to wetlands to sustain them into the future.
Connecticut Joins the NERR Family with Rebecca Roth
January 24, 2022 01:50 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MBOn this episode, hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham chat with Rebecca Roth, Executive Director of the National Estuarine Research Reserve Association (NERRA), to talk about the newest member of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System in Connecticut. Now totaling 30 Reserves, the National Estuarine Research Reserve System was established through the Coastal Zone Management Act to network of coastal reserve sites designated to protect and study estuarine systems. The newest reserv...
The Amazing Ann Notthoff on a Career of Coastal Advocacy and the Writing that Helped Inspire It| Shorewords!
January 21, 2022 02:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBOn this episode of Shorewords! join host Lesley Ewing in conversation with Ann Notthoff, policy advisor and coastal champion. For 38 years, Annie worked for Natural Resources Defense Council as the Sr. Western Advocacy Director and has continued her coastal involvement since retiring in 2020. Join Lesley and Annie as they talk about current needs for coastal advocacy, the evolving roles of environmental non-profits and the incredible writers and leaders who guided and mentored Annie’s care...
Meet Yi Chao: Oceanographer and Former NASA Scientist Empowering Remote Ocean Data Collection | Wave Makers
January 20, 2022 02:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBIn this episode, host Tamara Kahn speaks with Dr. Yi Chao, CEO and Founder of Seatrec Inc., about their efforts to accelerate ocean research with a unique energy harvesting solution. Listen to hear about his journey from NASA JPL to commercializing ocean technology. And learn about the power of temperature differences! What a diver feels as a temperature change as they explore deeper into the wild blue, Seatrec engineers see as thermal energy that can be turned into energy. And harvesting th...
The Central Role of STEM Education in the Blue Economy | American Blue Economy Podcast
January 19, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBIn this month's episode of the American Blue Economy Podcast, we discuss Ocean STEM Education, and how efforts to develop the next generation of blue tech leaders is foundational to a thriving blue economy. Our expert and energetic panel includes: Melissa Ryan, VP, Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration Laurita Alomassar, Founder and CEO, STEM Brains Jill Zande, President/Executive Director, Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Inspiration for Innovation
The Boston Globe's David Abel Reports from the Maine Coast
January 17, 2022 02:00 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBOn this episode, hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham reconnect with David Abel, an award winning journalist and filmmaker, to check in on the the pulse of the Maine coast heading into 2022. David has been covering the ongoing saga between the state's lobster industry and the federal government's Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan, which would impose new regulations intended to help avert the extinction of the North Atlantic Right Whale. What began as a harmonious effort, has now d...
The Activism of Rugged Seas: Apparel from Recycled Fishing Gear | Sea Change
January 14, 2022 02:00 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBJoin Jenna and her guests Nikki and Taylor Strout for her first episode of the year. During this episode, they discuss Rugged Seas, the clothing and apparel company Nikki and Taylor founded that crafts their products from recycled fishing gear. In addition to recycling gear, they partner with fishing communities to ensure that watermen and women have the community infrastructure and environmental resources to maintain Maine's coastal cultural identity and sustain vibrant working waterfronts.
Dr. Alicia Mahon on Career and Early Professional Growth | Going Coastal
January 12, 2022 02:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBIn this episode of Going Coastal, your co-hosts Jon and Marissa talk with the wind energy program manager at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Alicia Mahon, Ph.D., PMP. Alicia was one of the founding members and the first president of the Stevens Student Chapter of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA). Hear Alicia discuss some of the initial challenges and lasting rewards of starting the first and to date only university based chapter of ASBPA.
The Transforming Texas Coast with Jim Blackburn
January 10, 2022 02:47 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBThis week, Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham talk to Jim Blackburn about the incredible changes occurring on the Texas Coast. Jim is a professor in the practice of environmental law in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Rice University, teaching courses in sustainable development and environmental law. He is also a practicing environmental lawyer with the Blackburn & Carter law firm in Houston and a Rice faculty scholar at the Baker Institute. At Rice, he serves as the co...
Island Time: How Island Nations will Shape the Ocean Decade | Ocean Decade Show!
January 07, 2022 02:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBWelcome to Year 2 of the Ocean Decade! In this first episode of 2022, Taylor focuses on the role of island nations, or Large Ocean States, during the Ocean Decade; how can the ~ 175,000 islands on Earth home to 600 million plus people guide how we think about diversity, equity, science, traditional knowledge, and sustainable development over the next 9 years? Joined by experts guests Dr. Austin Shelton from University of Guam and Guam Sea Grant and Kate Brown, the Executive Director of Globa...
Cleaning up the carbon mess: What are the options? | Changing Waters
January 06, 2022 02:00 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBCan ocean carbon scale up to help tackle the climate crisis? Could some of these technologies serve to protect and restore healthy oceans and coasts? Mike Robinson, an expert in the field, talks to Brad Warren for the latest edition of the Changing Waters podcast. Mike is an entrepreneur in residence at the University of Washington, guiding new carbon tech from the lab into the marketplace.
2022 Kick Off! Federal Coastal Policy in the New Year
January 05, 2022 02:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBTo kick off 2022, Howard and Dan start by setting expectations for federal coastal policies, agency funding, grant opportunities and Corps of Engineers projects and programs in 2022. Get the WaterLog inside scoop on the four major sources of Corps funding that are currently being worked on, plus important details on the Water Resources Development Act.
The Making of the Utility Player of Ports with Kristin Decas, CEO & Port Director of the Port of Hueneme
January 03, 2022 05:59 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBOn this episode, Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham talk to Kristin Decas, the CEO & Port Director of the Port of Hueneme, California. The Port of Hueneme is a medium size port located in Ventura Country and has recently garnered attention for its efforts, in partnership with the nearby ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, and the Navy, to help ease the shipping backlog currently facing the region's ports.
Environmental Volunteering of Senior Citizens | All Swell?
December 31, 2021 02:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBIn an ageing society, Kyra is wondering why there are not more senior citizens involved in environmental volunteering. She is sitting down with three representatives from environmental organizations from where she lives on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Scott Babinowich from the National Park Service, Sara Hallas from the North Carolina Coastal Federation and Taylor McConnell with the Aquarium on Roanoke Island. She also talks to seniors at the senior center and uncovers a few reasons wh...
Ocean builders – Alexa Runyan uses 3-D models and novel technologies to discover how coral reef architecture affects its inhabitants and visitors | Rising Sea Voices Podcast
December 29, 2021 03:23 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBIn this episode, Alexa Runyan, Ph.D. student in Ocean Engineering at the University of Rhode Island, explains how the call of the ocean deflected her from a musical career and led her to study coral reefs. Alexa explains her undergraduate work in Dr. John H. R. Burns’ lab on the structural complexity of coral reefs using a 3-dimensional (3D) approach to understand how the reef architecture affects organisms such as invertebrates and fish. Now the awardee of a highly competitive Graduate Rese...
Recapping 2021 on Louisiana’s Coast | Delta Dispatches
December 27, 2021 04:37 - 48 minutes - 67.8 MBFor the last episode of 2021, Jacques and Simone discuss major events and milestones for Louisiana’s coast over the prior year and look forward to what’s to come in 2022. As a reminder, many families in Louisiana are still dealing with the lingering impacts of Hurricane Ida as we head into the holidays. Visit http://mississippiriverdelta.org/ida to learn how you can help those in need this holiday season and beyond. Happy Holidays to our Delta Dispatches family!
The Christmas Tree Schooner of Chicago and the Ship Delivering Trees Today | North Coast Chronicles
December 24, 2021 02:00 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBThe Rouse Simmons was the original "Christmas Tree Ship" that came to Chicago at the beginning of the holiday season for over 30 years in the early 1900's. The ship was a three-masted schooner that was easily recognized by waiting crowds when they saw a Christmas tree tied to her main mast and her decks loaded with thousands of Christmas trees destined for Chicago families. The story of the beginning of the Christmas Tree Ship is the story of the Schuenemann family, particularly Capt. Herma...
Meet Jim Mullen: Surfer Turned Environmental Cleanup Innovator | Wave Makers
December 22, 2021 02:00 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBWelcome to the first episode of Wave Makers! Tamara here, and I’m kicking off with a conversation with Jim Mullen of Earthwise Sorbents. Former professional surfer and musician turned environmental cleanup warrior, the CEO of Arctic Foam talks about the challenges of dropping in on a billion-dollar industry. Sorbents are used to clean up oil and chemical spills in a wide range of industries. You see them all the time even if you don’t realize it (Think: paper towels). Most of the effective a...
A Conversation with U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy | Delta Dispatches
December 21, 2021 02:00 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBOn today’s episode, Simone and Jacques are joined by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) who provides insight into the recently-signed bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and what this significant legislation means for Louisiana’s coast and communities. Senator Cassidy highlights the funding coming to Louisiana for coastal restoration and resilience as a result of the infrastructure package, discusses other funding opportunities such as the RISEE Act, and shares his favorite Louis...
The Implementation of Tax Code 45Q: The Billion Dollar Carbon Sequestration Tax Credit
December 20, 2021 02:44 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBOn this episode, hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham talk about the role tax credit 45Q in the energy transition with Nicholas Kusnetz, a Reporter with Inside Climate News. Nick covers the implementation of 45Q and has been watching closely as the Biden Administration's Build Back Better legislation, which contains significant increases to the 45Q credits, moved through Congress. What does 45Q mean for climate adaptation? And, what would expanding it do? We explore on this episode of th...
James Lindholm on the Story of Ocean Science and Adventure | Shorewords!
December 17, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBOn this episode of Shorewords! join host Lesley Ewing in conversation with Dr. James Lindholm, marine biologist and author of the Chris Black adventure books, Into a Canyon Deep, Blood Cold and Dead Men’s Silence. James’ broad ranging travels for marine research provide the backdrop for his novels and as well as talking about his books, he talks about ocean dumping; the importance of marine protected areas; ecotourism; incredible flying sharks found off Seal Island, South Africa; and, using...
2021 in the American Blue Economy | American Blue Economy Podcast
December 15, 2021 02:00 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MBIn this month's episode of the American Blue Economy Podcast, our host Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet looks at the year in review for the podcast series. Joined by ASPN Producer Tyler Buckingham, we hear about the origins of the American Blue Economy Podcast in NOAA, and highlights of the 10 episodes since the first showing in April are shared Tyler and Tim take us through the diverse topics such as coral reefs, fisheries and seafood, marine transportation, ocean mapping and exploration, and the...
The Wild Frontier that is the Arctic Heading into 2022
December 13, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBOn this episode, hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham turn their attention to the Arctic with guest Gordon Feller, a maritime journalist and international trade expert. As the Arctic warms and new regions of the ocean are made available to shipping, fishing, and extraction, the potential for a geo-political alignment with Russia and China appears clearer than ever heading into 2022. Dive into the details of these important development in the newest frontier, the Arctic.
The Biggest Ocean Moments of 2021 | Sea Change
December 10, 2021 02:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MB2021 was a busy year for all of us, including ocean advocates and climate professionals. We think the end of the year is a great opportunity to reflect and recharge before setting our sights on the new year ahead. Because of this, Jenna Valente invites you to join her during the final episode of the Sea Change Podcast of the year to explore some of the biggest ocean moments of 2021.
Student Research Spotlight - Nicole Zuck, Stevens Institute of Technology, PhD Candidate in Coastal Engineering | Going Coastal
December 08, 2021 02:00 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBIn this episode of Going Coastal, your co-hosts Marissa and Jon talk with Nicole Zuck, a PhD candidate at Stevens Institute of Technology. Hear how Nicole’s initial interest in geology has helped frame the way she approaches coastal engineering. Learn more about Nicole’s PhD research on the interaction between offshore bars and structures on nourished beaches, her experience collecting field data, and her advice for those interested in doing the same.
Exploring the Proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary with Violet Sage Walker
December 06, 2021 02:02 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBOn this episode, Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham speak with Violet Sage Walker, the chairwoman of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council and the nominator of the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. A descendant of Avila Beach and San Luis Obispo County, California, Violet is campaigning tirelessly for the proposed 140-mile Chumash National Marine Sanctuary, carrying on the legacy of her father who initiated the Sanctuary proposal process. Come along as we learn about the Chu...
The Fascinating Origins of the 'Ocean Decade Programme' | Ocean Decade Show!
December 03, 2021 01:33 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBOn this last episode of the first year of the Ocean Decade, Taylor’s digging into one of the most innovative, but also old school, programmes of the Ocean Decade - Ocean Corps. Harkening back to John F. Kennedy’s Peace Corps, the Ocean Corps intends to be a conveyor belt of global ocean science exchange to inspire sustained, long-term ocean science education and research collaborations between nations. Taylor talks to two of the brains behind the Ocean Corps Programme - Brian Arbic and Edem ...
Wrapping up 2021 from the Nation's Capital | WaterLog
December 01, 2021 01:12 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBHow did 2021 fair for the coast? Howard Marlowe and Dan Ginolfi break down the historic coastal moves that came from DC in the past year.
Examining a “Living Laboratory” on Louisiana’s Coast: A Conversation with Scientist Molly Keogh | Delta Dispatches
November 30, 2021 02:04 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBScientist Molly Keogh, who received her PhD at Tulane University and is now a Postdoctoral Scholar, University of Oregon, Department of Earth Sciences, joins the podcast to discuss her latest paper, “Organic matter accretion, shallow subsidence, and river delta sustainability”, and its relation to Louisiana’s coast. Molly, who was featured for her research in the documentary film “Last Call for the Bayou”, also discusses that experience, and her work at the Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion, a...
Design with Nature Now, with Dr. Frederick Steiner
November 29, 2021 02:33 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBOn this special rebroadcast, Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham talk to Dr. Frederick Steiner, Dean of the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design. Dr. Steiner is at the vanguard of resiliency thinking and is also the author of Design with Nature Now, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Ian McHarg’s seminal book, Design with Nature, which set forth a new vision for regional planning using natural systems back in the 1970's. McHarg's principles are more powerful than ...
The Silent Watchkeepers - Lighthouses of the Great Lakes | North Coast Chronicles
November 26, 2021 16:19 - 1 hour - 85 MBJoin the 6th episode of North Coast Chronicles: Tales from the Great Lakes. This month, we venture into "The Silent Watchkeepers - Lighthouses of the Great Lakes" with Mr. Wayne Sapulski, resident historian with the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association and author of "Lighthouses of Lake Michigan" and "Great Lakes Lighthouses/American and Canadian." The Great Lakes are home to over 300 lighthouses with the oldest operating lighthouse built in 1822 in Marblehead, Ohio. Wayne Sapulski ...
Discussion on diversity from field samples to the workplace – Dr. Tiara Moore talks eDNA and Black In Marine Science | Rising Sea Voices
November 24, 2021 02:01 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBJoin Rising Sea Voices’ host Felicia Olmeta-Schult and Dr. Tiara Moore, environmental ecologist and postdoctoral researcher at The Nature Conservancy, to learn more about environmental DNA (eDNA) and the struggles of being a young black woman in marine science. In this episode, the upbeat Tiara explains falling in love with the ocean and its inhabitants thanks to an undergraduate course involving a trip to Costa Rica. She never looked back since, and her studies and research led her to scuba...
Happy ‘Gatorgiving!
November 23, 2021 02:00 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBIn this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, be on the lookout for the beautiful “Celebration Gator” float! We were inspired by this reptilian replica to record a riveting episode celebrating Louisiana’s most iconic animal. We’re joined by Dr. Andy Nyman, Professor, Wetland Wildlife Ecology at LSU and talk about the alligators, coastal restoration, and their future!
The Journalist's Perspective of COP26 with Nadia Rosli
November 22, 2021 01:23 - 58 minutes - 80 MBOn this week's episode, hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham reflect on the coverage of COP26 with Nadia Rosli, a freelance journalist and conservation communicator based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Nadia was one of 22 journalists from the Global South exclusively selected to cover COP26, the United Nations climate change conference Glasgow, Scotland. Nadia had direct access to the Malaysian delegation as well as press access to the entire event. Nadia gives us a COP26 "vibe check" and tal...
The Journalist's Perspective of COP26 with Nadiah Rosli
November 22, 2021 01:23 - 58 minutes - 80 MBOn this week's episode, hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham reflect on the coverage of COP26 with Nadiah Rosli, a freelance journalist and conservation communicator based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Nadiah was part of the coordinating team under this year's Climate Change Media Partnership Program which brought 22 journalists from developing countries to cover COP26. Nadiah had direct access to the Malaysian delegation as well as press access to the entire event. Nadiah gives us a COP26 ...
Greening Up Coastal Resilience with Shannon Cunniff | Shorewords!
November 19, 2021 01:49 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBOn this episode of Shorewords!, join host Lesley Ewing in conversation with Shannon Cunniff, past Director of Coastal Resilience with Environmental Defense Fund, geographer and director of ASPBA, as she discusses her experience with and hopes for “getting people to partner with plants”. The discussion ranges from options for living shorelines and sustainable coastal communities, and ways to fund these efforts, to her efforts to work with or learn from other people who are also talking about...