Speak Up For The Ocean Blue

Nathan Johnson is back on Ocean Talk Friday to talk about some Marine Science and Conservation and some invertebrate species!!! Here are the topics for today: 1) How Conservationists Can Overcome the Awareness-Action Gap; 2) Female Mutant Crayfish Clones to reproduce and is an effective invasive species; 3) Maine Lobster fishers conserving for the future; and, 4) Melting of Antarctic Ice Sheets Allows Scientists to explore the deep sea. Enjoy the Podcast!!!

Dr. Brett Favaro comes on the podcast to discuss the new proposed changes to the Canadian Fisheries Act and what he thinks this means for future habitat protection in marine, coastal and freshwater environments.

Today's Ocean Update Episode has two stories and book-ending my weekly opinion piece: 1) Patagonia releases project to match Environmental Organizations with wannabe Activists; 2) Content Should Always be King and we need to release ALL information; and, 3) Jellyfish are causing trouble for Norwegian Fish Farms and it may happen again. Enjoy the Podcast!!!

Dr. Lyne Morissette joins me on the podcast to discuss 3 stories that were in the news this week: 1) The Mediterranean Sea and the Great Lakes are experiencing higher eutrophication levels than ever before due to poor water management and climate change; 2) EPA head, Scott Pruitt, says Climate Change will benefit humans because we've always thrived in warm temperatures; and, 3) The Queen of England bans plastic straws in her properties and the city of Seattle bans straws...there is a movement happening!!!

Travelling can be an exciting time to explore new countries, try new food, and drink new wines; however, have you ever wondered if the place you stay (hotel, resort, etc.) does enough to protect the environment? In today's episode, I review the resort where I stayed with my family in Mexico. Enjoy the Podcast!!!

On today's episode: 1) What are abalone fishers mad at in Southern Australia?; 2) I rant about Ocean Science Communication; and, 3) A follow up story on the Aquaculture Company that allowed a number of Atlantic Salmon to escape their nets and invade the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy the Podcast!!!

On today's episode for Ocean Talk Friday, I discuss 3 stories that I think you should know about: 1) The Australian Government may be wasting $60 Million on ineffective projects, according to expert panel; 2) Scientists determine plastic pollution can kill corals; and, 3) New Antarctic Sea expedition could provide the evidence necessary to protect 1.8 square kms of diverse habitat. Enjoy the Podcast!!!

I am proud to have Dr. Dave Ebert back on the podcast to discuss deep-sea sharks from around the world. Dave gives us career advice, tells us a story about how he and colleagues discovered a species of skate in the North Pacific (that was more abundant then originally thought) and talks about his upcoming expedition to Sri Lanka to look for deep-sea sharks.  You will not want to miss this episode!!!

I am covering 3 Ocean News stories for today's episode: 1) There were 300 dead thresher sharks found on the side of the road in Mexico and investigators are saying it has to do with organized crime; 2) A fisher in Costa Rica was surprised to see plastic pieces, including a lighter, after he cut open his catch...a mahi-mahi fish; and, 3) A Right Whale was spotted off the coast of Naples, Florida which counts as only the 5th sighting of these marine mammals since 1963. Enjoy the Podcast!!!

On today's episode for Ocean Talk Friday, I talk about 2 important issues that came across my desk this week. Trump implemented a 30% tax on Imported Solar Panels from China to protect American Jobs.  The second story I cover is about the Pay-for Internship designed for early career scientists/conservationists to get experience. The problem is that not many people can afford to pay the thousands of dollars for these programs making marine biology more for people that can afford the programs.

Melina Soto from Healthy Reefs, a non-profit organization based in Mexico, is here to talk about the health of the Mesoamerican Coral Reef that spans 4 countries: Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras. We talk about the rapid decrease from the 1990s to 2006 that triggered a multinational coastal monitoring program to help inform managers and politicians on how they could make better decisions to help the reefs. 

Right Whales may have their day in court, how to get over the depressing part of conservation and is this the beginning of the end for single use plastic (I certainly hope so!!!) are the topics that I am covering today on the podcast. Enjoy the Podcast!!!

Dr. Lyne Morissette joins me today for Ocean Talk Friday where we discuss the East China Sea Ship Collision and Oil Spill that occurred last week.  We also discuss the Vancouver Aquarium's announcement that they are ending their captive Cetacean program. We talk about the difference between captive cetaceans for entertainment vs rescue and rehabilitation. It's an interesting conversation.  Enjoy the Podcast!!!

Chris Cilfone and he team are on the quest to accomplish the impossible, filming the birth of a Humpback Whale in the Ocean. Filming an event like this has never been done before so the Kohola (Meaning Whale) team has a huge challenge in front of them. However, National Geographic believe in the them as they provided a small grant to set them on their way and NOAA has granted the team a permit to approach the whales to get the right shot.  Enjoy The Podcast!!!

Happy Monday Folks! Today's episode I chat about:  1) Wether a whale saved a marine biologist from a tiger shark; 2) Why the Trump Administration gave Florida an exemption from oil and gas exploration/drilling and not other states; and, 3) Why Blue Crab pee can be good for the health of oyster habitats in Georgia.  Enjoy The Podcast!!!