This episode features a fantastic discussion between Jenna and Isabella (Bella) Briseño Elalfi, recent graduate from Penn State University double majoring in Environmental Resource Management and Political Science. Bella's ArcGIS expertise was central to the development of the Voices of a Healthy Ocean story map platform, which is designed to take people on an audio visual advocacy journey and expand upon the Voices of a Healthy Ocean miniseries that was featured on this network during the...

Join Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham in this rerun episode from November 15, 2020, as they host Peter Deneen, a former US Coast Guard officer, now turned environmental advocate. Dive into Peter's riveting journey from the disciplined life at the US Coast Guard Academy to his active service, and witness his transformative leap into environmental science. The conversation delves into how his experiences in the service shaped his perspective on environmental challenges and led to his current...

This week on World Ocean Radio we're talking about the megaphonics of ocean communications. How do we as communicators break through? How do we create messaging that resonates and reaches the millions of citizens whose lives are so dependent on the ocean’s bounty? We highlight two ocean heroes, Dr. Sylvia Earle and Sir David Attenborough, whose quiet successes have combined to reach millions worldwide.

In this special Veteran’s Day rebroadcast of the Sea Change Podcast, host Jenna Valente welcomes Whit Jones, the South Carolina Operations Director for Wounded Nature-Working Veterans. Delve into a captivating conversation about how veterans are leading the charge to heal our coastal ecosystems. Whit shares inspiring stories of veterans, boaters, and local volunteers banding together to tackle the pressing issues of oceanic trash and debris, ensuring the protection of vital wildlife habitats....

In this rerun, join hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham for a deep dive with Dr. Rodney Cluck, the Division Chief of Environmental Sciences at BOEM — the agency that shapes the energy landscape on the American Shoreline. With a shift in tides towards offshore wind energy, Dr. Cluck sheds light on BOEM's evolving mission, detailing the crucial role scientific research plays in guiding responsible offshore development. Discover the intersection of environmental stewardship and the...

In this classic episode, Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham dive into the evolving landscape of Louisiana's coast, confronting the challenge of shielding New Orleans from catastrophic Mississippi River floods. Dr. Devyani Kar from the Environmental Defense Fund joins the conversation to reveal groundbreaking research on how river diversions upriver can rejuvenate essential wetlands while mitigating the repercussions of the Bonnet Carré Spillway's frequent usage. Explore how Louisiana's...

This week on World Ocean Radio host Peter Neill talks about the power of storytelling and the vast catalog of tales of adventure, sailors, song, battle, Captain's logs, letters home, and more that tell the stories of our ocean culture and civilization.

On this episode, host Helen Brohl speaks with Katherine Chambers, Physical Research Scientist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory.  Climate scientists often summarize projected trends with the statement, “wet places will get wetter and dry places will get drier.” These changes are likely to have both positive and negative effects on water-based transportation along rivers, in lakes, and in the oceans. [Toolkit.climate.gov].  The Great Lakes is no...

In this episode of the National Working Waterfront Podcast, host Ashley Bennis delves into the significance of sustainable seafood, a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, facing stiff competition globally. With October being designated as Seafood Month, the episode aims to bring you up to speed on how the U.S. is advocating for sustainable fisheries. Special guests Ashford Rosenberg, from the Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders Alliance, and David Aparicio, a Texas Oyster Farmer and Shrimp...

In the latest episode of The American Shoreline Podcast, hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham sit down with Willie Frank III, Chairman of the Nisqually Tribal Council. A legacy in his own right, Willie is the son of the legendary Native American activist, Billy Frank Jr. The episode explores the rich history of the Nisqually Tribe, including the pivotal moments of the Fish Wars and the transformative impact of Billy Frank Jr. on tribal rights and environmental activism. Willie Frank III...

This week on World Ocean Radio we're discussing a topic close to our home waters in Maine: the dispute between the lobster fishery and environmentalists over gear modification and the entanglement of migrating right whales. And we highlight the Maine Coast Fisherman's Association who recently addressed the US House of Representatives to discuss amendment to the Farm Bill that would extend those bill's advantages and opportunities to fisheries and marine coastal development.

In the October episode of the American Blue Economy Podcast, our host Rear Admiral, Tim Gallaudet, PhD, US Navy (ret) takes a deep dives into a new initiative by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Ocean Futures Platform. Ocean Futures is an innovative effort to predict and prevent conflict over illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing (IUUF). He is joined by Dr. Sarah Glaser, the Senior Director for the project. Few in the U.S. know that fish is a conflict commodity. From community-level...

Why are Wetlands so important and how are they linked to our history as a nation? This month on the All Swell Podcast Genevieve talks with Sean Charles, a postdoc at the Coastal Studies Institute. They discuss their love of wetlands and how other disciplines affect coastal science. Sean talks about his research, how he got through his career, and what drives him to make a difference. 

In the latest episode of the American Shoreline Podcast, Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham discuss the current surge in federal funding for ocean and coastal programs, termed the "Summer of Money," with guest Derek Brockbank. Derek offers insights from his recent presentation at the ASBPA National Conference in Providence, Rhode Island. They cover the coastal and ocean community's reaction to this influx, the potential outcomes of these investments, and details on upcoming funding...

This week on World Ocean Radio we wrap up the 33-part RESCUE series with a a checklist of steps and questions for a practical, personal plan and strategy to embrace the transformational change required to sustain the deteriorating world ocean.

Join Shorewords host, Lesley Ewing, in conversation with Rachel Taylor, one of the people who helped develop Water Worlds: The Protection of our Blue Planet from Glaciers to Deep Sea. Water Worlds is a carefully organized, beautifully illustrated collection of 12 different water environments that introduces the science and some of the people and groups who are working with their communities to reverse some of the degradation of water ecosystems resulting from mining, land development, and...

This month host Tamara Kahn is in Miami for the 2023 Seaworthy Startup Showcase event followed by the 2023 Ocean Exchanges Event in Fort Lauderdale.  To celebrate all of this Southern Florida innovation focus, Wave Makers offers a recap of Miami-based startup Kind Designs. Tune in to listen - or ICYMI, get introduced – to their unique 3d printed seawall solution. Plus, hear an update of what founder Anya Freeman has been able to accomplish since the original interview in April of this year.

In this episode, Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham welcome back Dr. Joseph Kunkel, Emeritus Professor at UMass Amherst and Research Professor at UNE Biddeford, to discuss the escalating concerns around lobster shell disease in the Gulf of Maine. Since his last appearance on the show in 2020—still one of our top 10 most-listened-to episodes—Joe has continued his groundbreaking research into this phenomenon. Tune in as he shares his latest findings, what this means for marine ecology, and how...

This week on World Ocean Radio we are discussing the means to accelerate the urgent response required to visualize, plan, and implement for a new ocean future. ETHOS is defined as the spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.

Don't miss this encore presentation of the Sea Change Podcast where Jenna dives deep with Diane Wilson, a veteran activist and 4th-generation shrimper. Diane made headlines for her hunger strike aimed at halting the dredging of the Matagorda Ship Channel. Learn why she took such a drastic step and how it involves the Biden Administration, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the threat of mercury contamination from the Alcoa Superfund site. This is a gripping account of activism with decades of...

In this episode of Going Coastal, Marissa and Jon talk with Dr. Bret Webb, professor and current Director of the Center for Applied Coastal Engineering and Science at the University of South Alabama, and Temitope (Temi) Ezekiel Idowu a PhD student at the University of Delaware. Dr. Webb and Temi share their experiences and insights about the dynamics of the student-advisor relationship at the graduate level (MS, PhD). Join us as they discuss their perspectives on how to cultivate strong...

In this episode, Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham talk with Janelle Kellman, a key figure in coastal leadership from Sausalito. They discuss the Center for Sea Rise Solutions, which Janelle founded, and its role in boosting coastal resilience through knowledge-sharing and collaboration. Additionally, Janelle shares her motivation and vision as she embarks on her campaign for Lieutenant Governor of California.

In this episode of World Ocean Radio host Peter Neill reflects on a landscape of special importance to him on the coast of Iceland, and the ways that the experience of visiting it for the first time shaped his future and his dedication to sharing the meaning of the ocean with others, and to its contributions for the health and welfare of us all.

Communicators from every reach of the marine science world have been responsible for getting the word out about the Ocean Decade to audiences around the world, from school children visiting aquariums to journalists writing about the climate impacts on the ocean. Our guest this month on the podcast is Dr. Carlie Wiener, the Director of Communications and Engagement Strategy at Schmidt Ocean Institute and one of the co-chairs of the Ocean Decade Strategic Communications Group. In this wide...

Don't miss this rebroadcast with Cori Kane, a leading postdoc fellow at Oregon State University and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Host Felicia Olmeta-Schult revisits the world of marine ecology, discussing Cori's research in diverse marine ecosystems—from kelp forests in the U.S. West Coast to coral reefs in French Polynesia. This episode serves as both a career guide for emerging marine scientists and a voyage through remarkable underwater habitats. Cori touches on the challenges...