This week the multi-part RESCUE series continues with a call for a new valuation of ecosystem services and natural resources that reflects the true costs of goods, services and ecosystem functions inclusive to habitat, food, water, regulation and recycling that serve human populations now and in the future.

This episode featuring Jane Jacobs  is a must-listen. During this conversation, Jane and Jenna discuss what lives at the heart of their activism, their experiences, and so much more. Jane is a true warrior spirit and she is a force to be reckoned with. As a member of Tuscarora Nation, Jane is dedicated to protecting our precious natural resources and advocating for justice. She is a water protector, leader, and environmental and human rights activist. She is the founder of Eastern Woodland Protectors and a board member of the NC 17 Rivers American Indian Movement as well as a board member of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women North Carolina. She fights for the continuation of life for the next seven generations and to hold the corporations that are damaging the Earth accountable. She also is a spiritual healer who is working to uplift humanity for the collective survival of our next seven generations.

How do the federal government and coastal states and territories work together to conserve and restore Coral Reefs? Find out on The Capitol Beach (or perhaps, for one episode, “The Capitol Reef”?), with guest Jennifer Koss, the Director of Coral Reef Conservation for NOAA. Jennifer covers what NOAA is doing in partnership with 2 US states and 5 territories for Coral Reefs (https://coralreef.noaa.gov/), while also explaining how the 15 federal agencies with some role in coral conservation are working together with state & territories in the Coral Reef Task Force (https://www.coralreef.gov/).  Jennifer also touches on how the US is working internationally, as well as covering recent legislation driving new and innovative management strategies for US coral reefs. While corals face a lot of challenges from water quality and climate impacts, it’s inspiring to hear what work is being done to conserve them and restore reefs.

In this episode of the American Shoreline Podcast, co-hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham dive deep into the subject of El Niño. While the name El Niño often generates buzz and media attention, Peter and Tyler seek to uncover the actual science behind this climate phenomenon and its impacts on the oceans and coasts. Joining them is Dr. Nathaniel Johnson, one of the foremost authorities on climate dynamics and a member of NOAA's El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) seasonal forecast team. Dr. Johnson shares his expertise on subseasonal-to-seasonal climate variability, climate prediction, and atmospheric teleconnection patterns, shedding light on the rapidly developing conditions in the tropical Pacific. less

This week the multi-part RESCUE series continues with a turn toward the topic of finance. This episode lays out a plan for future editions that focuses on examples that calculate the value of the ocean including ecosystems services, accounting and practices that calculate the value of goods and services, accounting of measured growth, and public acceptance of some the changes required to transform the world we live in.

North Coast Chronicles: Tales from the Great Lakes celebrates two years on ASPN with "The Highs, the Lows, and Highs of Cruise Shipping in the Great Lakes" with the May 2023 episode!  In a number of our previous North Coast Chronicle podcasts, the plethora of cruise ships now serving the Great Lakes was often highlighted.  But, cruise shipping is nothing new – historically – in the Great Lakes and there were decades when there was no cruise shipping because of marketplace pressures and regulatory requirements. Today, that has all changed. Joining the podcast to share his 30 years of first-hand knowledge of the business of cruise shipping – particularly in the Great Lakes – is Mr. Ralph Diehl.  In 2001, Ralph promoted a 226-passenger cruise ship in the Great Lakes.  He also shares the history of the U.S. flag ship, SS South American, considered the last great cruise liner in the Great Lakes!

Go behind the curtain of The Coastal Society with Genevieve, Tom Bigford, and Jeff Flood. They talk about the beginnings of the society, how it has evolved over the years, and brought together countless marine scientists and coastal practitioners. The trio also discusses the importance of mentorship and how one idea can lead to global recognition. 

In this episode, host Tamara Kahn sits down with communication specialist and University of California Climate Stewards Academic Coordinator Sarah Mae Nelson. Sarah Mae has been communicating science since an early age and was recognized by President Obama for her commitment to effectively communicating climate change and solutions. Now she and her colleagues at UC Agriculture and Natural Resources are using communication science to find new ways of helping people understand climate disruption – a term that she and others hope conveys the phenomenon more clearly. Listen to hear how innovation depends on solid communication. Plus, startup founders can pick up a few insightful tips about communicating their business to those who matter to them most.

In the latest episode of the American Shoreline Podcast, co-hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham are joined by two hot shot guests: Caitlin Manley, a Knauss Marine Policy Fellow at the Branch of Coastal and Marine Resources at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Jessica Eason, the Congressional Affairs Knauss Fellow at the Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Caitlin shares her educational background and experiences as a Knauss Fellow, discussing her work at the USFWS and highlighting exciting projects. Meanwhile, Jessica sheds light on her journey as a Congressional Affairs Knauss Fellow. Together, they provide valuable insights into the Knauss Fellowship program and offer advice for aspiring fellows. The episode also explores recommended resources for those interested in marine policy and the Knauss Fellowship.

This week the multi-part RESCUE series continues with an examination of familiar products derived from the ocean that we use to support our ways of life, our well-being and our health: from vitamins and supplements to pain and cancer treatments. And we discuss the future of exploration and exploitation of resources as the bio-prospecting rush heats up. How are we regulating extraction from the ocean and seafloor? Who owns the proprietary rights to marine resources, and what criteria are applied to protect biodiversity, ocean ecosystems and future resource potential to revolutionize medicine and treat disease?

Mining the deep: Join Shorewords host, Lesley Ewing, in conversation with Vince Beiser, author and journalist, is a conversation about his April 2023 Wired article – “The Mining Industry’s Next Frontier is Deep, Deep Under the Sea”.  As the automotive industry gears up for EVs, mining companies are searching for the metals needed for energy storage. Deep sea mining of polymetallic nodules is happening through small pilot studies and large-scale mineral extraction could start in just a few years. Vince discusses what we know about the deep-sea mining areas, the species that dwell there and both the range of disturbances from mining efforts and possible gains.

In this captivating episode of the American Blue Economy Podcast, join retired Admiral Tim Gallaudet as he engages in an enlightening discussion with esteemed guests Dr. Avery Paxton, a Research Marine Biologist at NOAA's National Ocean Service, Cady Breslin, a Marine Educator at the North Carolina Aquarium, and two talented students, Hailey Lewis and Iileyah Braxton, from NCSU. Together, they delve into the profound relationship between shipwrecks and sealife within the American Blue Economy. Explore the ecological significance of shipwrecks, delve into the crucial role of aquariums in the blue economy, and gain insights from their research on fish communities and species abundance. Furthermore, discover the ongoing endeavors to conserve and preserve shipwrecks as both cultural heritage sites and thriving marine ecosystems. Prepare to embark on a journey of knowledge and unravel the mysteries of the deep within the American Blue Economy.

On The Capitol Beach, Derek Brockbank speaks with Nicole LeBouef, the assistant administrator for NOAA’s National Ocean Service, about NOAA’s recent announcement of $562 million investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to make coastal communities resilient to climate impacts. Funding 149 projects across 30 states and territories, this is the first major announcement of NOAA funds coming from these landmark pieces of legislation. Nicole explains how the BIL and IRA funds complement each other, what lessons NOAA has learned from the first year of funding, and how communities should talk about their funded projects to help ensure this investment is not once-in-a-generation, but a paradigm shift for how we invest in coastal resilience in an era of sea level rise and other climate impacts.  You can learn more about the funded projects on an interactive map on NOAA’s website, and learn more about BIL and IRA funding – including upcoming funding opportunities - at: https://www.noaa.gov/infrastructure-law

This week the multi-part RESCUE series continues with an advancement of the sub-theme of technology. We're talking about the pitfalls of modern agriculture, examples of sustainable fisheries, and the innovative ways that we might farm the marine environment that positively impact human health and have a regenerative, sustainable response to our harvest and use. RESCUE as an acronym offers a plan for specific action and public participation: Renewal, Environment, Society, Collaboration, Understanding, and Engagement.

This episode is a reunion of sorts. Jenna is joined by her old colleagues, Quinn Whitesall McHerro and Shane Godshall, from the American Littoral Society's restoration team. The three discuss several projects the restoration team is working on in the Mid-Atlantic region as well as the importance of maintaining healthy populations of a species that has been on Earth for at least 445 million years, the horseshoe crab. 

In this episode of Going Coastal, Deb makes her debut as one of your co-hosts and joins Marissa in welcoming your SNP Vice President and Coastal Universities Guide Chair - Nick Brown and Leanne Hauptman! These two incredible leaders have big plans for the future of SNP, transforming how the Chapter supports and interacts with students and professionals. This year, SNP is playing matchmaker in their new mentoring program, open to all levels of students and coastal professionals seeking to learn new skills from seasoned members of the community or share their own with the next generation. Apply to be a mentor or mentee today! The new and improved Coastal Universities Guide is up and running on asbpa.org, an online resource to help students and professionals at all levels identify coastal-related degrees and programs nationally. Help us fill in the gaps as new programs become available or submit an international program to include in the database! Find us at asbpa.snp@gmail.com if you wish to join SNP, learn more about getting connected to a coastal professional, or have questions about the Coastal Universities Guide!

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In this episode of the American Shoreline Podcast, co-hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham sit down with Gary Glick, the President of Friends of Rio Grande Valley Reef, to discuss how the RGV Reef was created. The discussion dives into the grassroots nature of Gary's organization, which is dedicated to building and restoring fish habitat, including nursery reefs, to put fish back in the Gulf of Mexico. Listeners will gain insight into the importance of low, mid, and high relief reefs, as well as the significance of providing graduating sized stepping stones of complex habitat to carry multiple species through their life stages.

This week we continue the multi-part RESCUE series with the topic of seafood consumption. While more than 3 billion people worldwide rely on wild-caught and farmed seafood as a significant source of animal protein, unsustainable and illegally caught seafood harvest threatens a major health crisis if we do not confront the issue through regulation and enforcement of best practice, change in social behavior and consumption, and new technological innovations toward a sustainable future.

We're sticking to our theme of featuring ocean expeditions on this month's episode of The Ocean Decade Show! Tune in as Taylor speaks to famous Arctic and Antarctic explorer Dr. Jean-Louis Etienne about his upcoming Ocean Decade-endorsed expedition Polar Pod, an unprecedented maritime exploration of the Southern Ocean, the main driver of the Earth's climate and a huge reserve of marine biodiversity. On a custom-designed, zero-emission ship, this expedition worthy of Jules Verne will provide much-needed information on the understudied Southern Ocean. To follow along before the expedition launches, please visit https://www.polarpod.fr/en/expedition. 

In the May edition of WaterLog podcast, Dan and Howard provide a brief overview of the proposed coastal earmarks in the FY24 appropriations bill, discuss the latest developments in Congress regarding offshore wind revenues, beach nourishment, and a disappointing jobs report in the offshore wind industry. Additionally, they discuss the concerning issue of FEMA and the NFIP running out of funds and the upcoming Water Resources Development Act of 2024.

In this special rebroadcast, Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham interview Dr. Nick Osbaldiston, a Professor of Sociology at James Cook University, about the significance of the coastline in human culture and its impact on our perception of danger. The episode explores why the decision to reopen beaches during the COVID-19 pandemic has become a hot topic and how our relationship with the shoreline has evolved over time.

This week we continue the multi-part RESCUE series with an outline of the four technological focus areas of the recently announced Ocean Climate Action Plan, the organizing connection of which is technology. Guiding the actions of the plan are a commitment to be responsible stewards of a healthy and sustainable ocean, to advance environmental justice and engage with all communities, and to coordinate action across governments.

This month on North Coast Chronicles:Tales from the Great Lakes!  "Whatever Happened with the Great Lakes Circle Tour?"  A great idea from the 80's to encourage travelers through the beautiful byways of the Great Lakes hasn't gotten much attention lately. What gives? The Great Lakes Circle Tour is the brain child and copywrite of the Great Lakes Commission but has languished under questions about management needs and application in today's digital world. Mr. Tom Crane, Deputy Executive Director, of the Commission catches us up on the Circle Tour origin story and revisiting how the idea can more effectively promote all the new and fabulous stuff going on in the Great Lakes!  

Rory and Kathryn hear from Dr. Brandon Southall, an expert in noise impacts on marine mammals. Brandon is President and Senior Scientist for Southall Environmental Associates (SEA, Inc.), a research and consulting firm to achieve sustainable development and effective environmental management. Brandon shares where his interest in bioacoustics began, how he founded his own environmental company, and what’s current in the world of bioacoustics research. Brandon also introduces the California Ocean Alliance, a non-profit committed to the understanding and protection of whales. Tune in to this episode to learn about the underwater work protecting marine mammals!

Join Big Tourism host Arica Sears and her guest Anthony Everett, President and CEO of 4VI, as they talk about navigating change, uplifting the voices of residents in tourism strategies and adding climate strategies to tourism initiatives. This conversation draws on the progress of 4VI one year after becoming a social enterprise formed to ensure that travel is a force for good for Vancouver Island – forever. What the 4VI team didn’t expect was the good their force brings to the tourism world. 

Learn more about 4VI and their efforts for Vancouver Island in this episode of Big Tourism. Only on ASPN. 

On this episode of the American Shoreline Podcast, co-hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham are joined by Peter Neill, Director of the World Ocean Observatory, to celebrate the organization's 20th anniversary. They also discuss World Ocean Radio, a weekly podcast hosted by Neill that explores ocean science, advocacy, and education, now airing every Saturday on ASPN. Currently, World Ocean Radio is delving into the RESCUE Series, a multi-part plan for the ocean that outlines a new perspective and set of actions for a sustainable future. Neill shares his optimistic perspective on the future of human society and the ocean, believing that a paradigm shift is possible through collaboration, understanding, and engagement. The conversation highlights the full spectrum of ocean issues and the power of ocean communication to raise public awareness and political will for a healthier planet.

This week we continue the multi-part RESCUE series with defined programs and relationships that apply technologies toward public good, such as a universal grid system, battery generation and storage, desalination, and better understanding of natural systems and our relationship to them. RESCUE as an acronym offers a plan for specific action and public participation: Renewal, Environment, Society, Collaboration, Understanding, and Engagement.

Join Lesley Ewing, host of Shorewords!, as she catches up with acclaimed author Vince Beiser at the Berkeley Book Festival to discuss his eye-opening book, The World in a Grain. Vince, a finalist for the prestigious PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award and a California Book Award recipient, delves into the surprising world of sand, revealing its vital role in shaping our environment, technology, and economy. With a rich history of contributions to renowned publications such as Wired, Harper's, The Atlantic, and the New York Times, Vince shares his insights and discoveries on this often-overlooked yet indispensable resource. Don't miss this fascinating conversation that will forever change how you view sand and its place in our world!

What do you call a lawyer standing on a seawall? How about an ocean steward?! This month host Tamara Kahn speaks to Anya Freeman of Kind Designs. Anya was working as a prosecutor in Miami and was well aware of the city’s constant flooding issues. Tune in to hear how she got her feet wet as a founder and set out to start a company that marries technology and nature to solve a critical coastal problem. Kind Designs 3D prints living seawalls that protect our coastlines and infrastructure while they support biodiversity and sequester carbon - a multifaceted win for planet Earth, sea life and humans! Climb aboard Wave Maker’s Earth Day ‘steward-ship’ and listen to learn from an inspiring young BlueTech founder as she shares her experience with strategy, policy, fundraising, collaboration and more. Plus, hear how a recent funding win offers an opportunity for you or an ocean lover you know! 

On this month's episode of the American Blue Economy Podcast, our host Rear Admiral, Tim Gallaudet, PhD, US Navy (ret) conducts the 4th in a series on technology in the American Blue Economy. While his most recent shows looked at Unmanned Systems,  Biotechnology, and Artificial Intelligence in the Blue Economy, this latest episode explores space – specifically satellite technology - in the American Blue Economy. Gallaudet previously wrote about these capabilities in RealClearScience with an article titled 7 Technologies Revolutionizing Our Understanding of the Ocean. Today he is joined by four guests who are world-class leaders in space technologies used for ocean understanding, conservation, and sustainable use. They are Natasha McCrady, Director of Government Solutions, for Tomorrow.io,  Mark Lorden, Co-founder & Chief Development Officer at Exo-Space, Jessica Hulsey, Director of Government Services, Xona Space Systems, and John Fisher , President, Brandywine Photonics. Tune in if you want to be taken out of this world!