This week on World Ocean Radio Peter Neill examines two forward-looking government-proposed initiatives that offer opportunities for progress in climate policy, investment, resiliency and sustainability. The first is Bridgetown 2.0, proposed by the Prime Minister of Barbados, to urge UN member states to consider an ambitious finance-driven program of climate-change response and implementation; the second is an ambitious climate commitment by the State of California to reach 100% carbon-free by 2045, as part of their proven commitment to environmental protection and action.

In this episode of the Going Coastal podcast, hosts Marissa Torres and Deborah Fernandes shine the spotlight on two exceptional ASBPA Student Award Winners: Cheyenne Twilley and Narayan Kumar. Cheyenne, awarded the Student Coastal Advocate Award, is recognized for her aspirations to deepen her understanding and influence in federal coastal policy and advocacy. This award enables her to intern with the ASBPA and become a key member of the Government Affairs Committee, where her passion for coastal issues can truly make an impact. Narayan, recipient of the Nicholas Kraus Coastal Scholar Award, is celebrated for his dedication to advancing coastal science. His award facilitates an internship with the ASBPA, offering him a pivotal role in the Science and Technology Committee. Join us as we delve into their journeys, explore their future plans, and discuss how these awards will shape their contributions to coastal science and advocacy.

Join Genevieve Guerry and Kyra Hagge in this episode as they recap the Coastal Societies’ Forum, a discussion on North Carolina's coastal issues. This episode zeroes in on three critical areas: community shoreline protection, the impact of PFAs (forever chemicals), and strategies for offshore wind energy. Listen to perspectives from a diverse group of coastal professionals, including state employees, non-profit advocates, and scientists, who emphasize the importance of collaboration in tackling these challenges. For additional insights, explore the NC Coastal Federation at www.nccoast.org, Clean Cape Fear at www.cleancapefear.org, and the NC PFAS Network at www.ncpfastnetwork.com. Don't miss the discussion with Dr. Greer Arthur, Director of NC Collaboratory, featured in Episode 19, available at www.coastalnewstoday.com/podcasts/working-for-the-nc-collaboratory-with-dr-greer-arthur-all-swell.

In the latest episode of the American Shoreline Podcast, hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham welcome Mathew Sanders, a senior officer for Pew’s U.S. Conservation program, to discuss his illuminating article: "What’s Driving the Boom in Billion-Dollar Disasters? A Lot". This episode delves into the alarming increase in frequency and cost of billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in the U.S., examining factors such as extreme weather, population migration, changes in land use, and ill-advised development. The discussion pivots around recent catastrophic events, including the devastating Maui wildfire and the record-breaking temperatures of 2023, providing a stark illustration of the challenges at hand. Sanders, with his deep expertise in state resilience policy, offers insightful analysis and potential solutions to these pressing issues. Tune in to understand how these disasters are reshaping our world and what can be done to mitigate their impact.

In this episode, Peter Neill discusses insurance. We are aware of the key role played by insurance, more so as we face increasing events of extreme weather destruction. Government agencies are signaling policy and coverage shifts, and there is a growing realization that existing policies and programs are not adequate to the new realities. Insurance is fundamental yet largely invisible until it is not there, and may be the driving force toward necessary change for the future.

Join Lesley Ewing on Shorewords for a riveting conversation with Rosanna Xia, acclaimed author of "California Against the Sea." This episode delves into the urgent issues facing California's coastline, including erosion, flooding, and the challenges posed by rising sea levels. Rosanna brings her journalistic expertise and unique approach of immersive reporting to discuss the real-life impacts on communities at the edge of climate change. Plus, get an insider look at some of the innovative projects aimed at restoring and enhancing our coasts.

Wave Makers host Tamara Kahn is excited to delve into the story behind Danielle Southcott, founder of VEER Group, exploring the inspiration, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped her innovative venture. VEER is not just a clean shipping startup but a movement towards a more conscientious and sustainable way of moving goods globally. Danielle’s sincerity, passion and knowledge are the driving force. Tune in to hear about the challenges, opportunities, partnerships and impact Danielle aims to make on the shipping industry and our planet and why it matters to her and all of us.

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 summer of 2022. During this episode, the two chat about storytelling through story maps and dive into the power of community building, systems, and storytelling have on human and environmental health. 

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 mission of fostering environmental optimism. Gain insights into his work with the Watershed Progressive and get introduced to his enlightening podcast, The Water Table. This episode promises to be a compelling blend of service stories, scientific discourse, and societal impact, exclusively on ASPN!

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. Tune in to discover how service and stewardship go hand in hand in this poignant episode.

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 burgeoning ocean economy as BOEM charts a course through the offshore wind surge. Tune in to uncover the scientific currents propelling the future of our nation's energy, right here on ASPN.

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 pioneering coastal restoration efforts compare to other states and learn about Dr. Kar's work on employing nature-based defenses to lessen flood risks and chemical exposure from Galveston Bay's petrochemical facilities. Join us as we unravel these cutting-edge strategies poised to redefine coastal resilience.

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 exception.  While climate impact factors may differ between regions, the methodologies for understanding the ability to prepare for, recover from, and adapt to the symptoms of a changing climate are consistent.  Katherine Chambers walks us through the probable impacts to waterborne transportation and how the industry in cooperation with communities, can develop strategies to address them.  

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 Fisher, join us to unpack NOAA Fisheries' groundbreaking 2023 National Seafood Strategy. Discover actionable insights on how you can directly contribute to strengthening local seafood industries. This episode is a must-listen for anyone invested in the future of U.S. seafood, from policy to plate.

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 discusses how he’s carrying forward his father's legacy through his own leadership. The conversation also explores the Biden administration's initiatives to involve tribal leadership more closely in governance. Finally, we discuss the far-reaching implications that tribal knowledge could have on tackling the climate crisis. Tune in for an in-depth look at past struggles, current initiatives, and future aspirations through the lens of tribal leadership.

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 disagreements about the borders of fishing grounds to the use of force between international navies and industrial fishing vessels, conflict over fisheries is on the rise worldwide. The likelihood of such conflict is amplified by climate change, threatening food security, contributing to social upheaval, escalating geopolitical tensions, short-circuiting the success of conservation efforts, and massively undermining the global and American Blue Economy. WWF's Oceans Futures platform integrates existing climate and fisheries models with emerging science and data on the causes of fisheries conflict to predict the location of future conflict hot spots. Check it out if you want to learn how users from the national security, seafood, and conservation sectors can explore the platform to understand how to design strategies and direct resources toward reducing risk across the globe.

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 opportunities, including the NOAA Climate Resilience Regional Challenge and more.

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 climate change. 

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 the lobster industry can navigate these turbulent waters. If you're interested in marine ecosystems or simply curious about the natural world, Joe's unique perspective, infectious curiosity, and excitement make this an episode that you won't want to miss. Listen now exclusively on ASPN!

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 wisdom behind it, focusing on the urgent need to protect vulnerable fisheries and communities.

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 relationships that are equally rewarding for both the faculty and the students and what a good versus great advisor may look like. As a student, learn what to look for in an advisor and how to advocate for yourself in difficult situations. As an advisor, take notes on how to foster a positive learning environment for your students to help them thrive personally and professionally.  

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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.