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30 Episodes
Episodes
RESCUE, part 19: Valuing Ecosystem Services | World Ocean Radio
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... more
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... more
Charting a Course for Coral Reefs: Insights from Jennifer Koss | Capitol Beach
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... more
El Niño's Return: Exploring the Climate Phenomenon Knocking on Our Doorstep
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... more
RESCUE, part 18: Opportunity for Ocean Finance | World Ocean Radio
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... more
The Highs, the Lows, and Highs of Cruise Shipping in the Great Lakes | North Coast Chroniocles
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... more
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,... more
Meet Sarah Mae Nelson: Using Science Communication for Innovation | Wave Makers
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... more
The Knauss Fellowship Journey: Caitlin Manley and Jessica Eason's Path to Policy Impact
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... more
RESCUE, part 17: Technology and the Ocean Pharmacopeia | World Ocean Radio
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... more
Deep-Sea Mining: Environmental Risks vs. Resource Rewards | Shorewords!
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... more
Shipwreck Expeditions: Diving into the Past for a Sustainable Future | American Blue Economy Podcast
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... more
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)... more
RESCUE, part 16: Technology and Ocean Farming | World Ocean Radio
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... more
Horseshoe crab tagging with the American Littoral Society | Sea Change
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... more
Spotlight on SNP: Connecting Students and Professionals in Coastal Communities | Going Coastal
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 -... more
From Small Beginnings to Industrial Scale: The Creation of the RGV Reef with Gary Glick
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... more
RESCUE, part 15: Technology Food and Health | World Ocean Radio
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... more
Breaking Boundaries: The Epic Voyage of the Polar Pod to the Southern Ocean | Ocean Decade Show!
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.... more
Coastal Earmarks and Offshore Wind Revenues: The Latest Updates from Congress | WaterLog
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... more
Conquering the Coast: A Story of Human Triumph and Humbling Reality
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... more
RESCUE, part 14: Technology and Climate Action | World Ocean Radio
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... more
Whatever Happened with the Great Lakes Circle Tour? | North Coast Chronicles
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... more
Sound and Sea: A Conversation with Dr. Brandon Southall | All Swell?
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... more
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... more
A Paradigm Shift for the Ocean: Peter Neill's Optimistic Perspective
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... more
RESCUE, part 13: The Democratization of Technology | World Ocean Radio
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,... more
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.... more
Meet Anya Freeman: Lawyer turned Earth and Ocean Steward | Wave Makers
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... more
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... more