The Speak Up For Blue Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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