- EP 10: Echoes of River Restoration with Julia & Justin
This episode, we're hearing from Julia Sunnarborg and Justin Stevens about the changing ecosystem of the Penobscot River following dam removals. They are studying the river's response to restoration efforts by using exciting tools like eDNA and acoustic surveys. Listen in to hear about this ecosystem's recovery and the possible future of these data-collecting tools.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shellphone/donationsS1E10 - 46m - Jul 5, 2024 - EP 9: A Little Kelp with Mat Bate
This episode, we're hearing from Mat Bate, author of "With A Little Kelp From Our Friends." He shares his insights on the role of storytelling in marine education, the process of creating his illustrated book, and the past and future roles of seaweed in our world.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shellphone/donations52m - Jun 7, 2024 - EP 8: Art and Revolution with Emy Daniels
This episode, we're hearing from Emy Daniels about how she is bringing together art, science, community, and activism through her artist residency at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Oregon.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shellphone/donationsE8 - 52m - May 3, 2024 - EP 7: How to Save the Manatees with Tiare Fridrich
This episode, we're hearing from Tiare Fridrich who works as a manatee biologist with the Save the Manatee Club here in Florida. She sheds light on the status of manatee populations, the threats that they are facing, and related conservation initiatives.
> Save the Manatee Club Website
Note: This episode was recorded in September 2023, so our perspective on manatee populations is from that point in time.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shellphone/donationsE7 - 42m - Apr 12, 2024 - EP 6: When Good Algae Go Bad with Rachel Sipler
This episode, we're hearing from Rachel Sipler about harmful algal blooms and their impacts on the environment and humans. Not all algae is bad, but it is a complex and often unpredictable issue when HABs occur and we are still learning about them, with the help of valuable research at places like the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shellphone/donationsS1E6 - 52m - Mar 1, 2024 - EP 5: Communicating Data Through Art with Jill Pelto
This episode, we're hearing from Jill Pelto about how she incorporates scientific data into her paintings to communicate changes in the environment. Jill creates art relating to a variety of topics including the recession of the Northern Cascades glaciers, which she is closely tied to. She also works with educators to lead students in creating their own data-art about topics that matter to them. Listen in to hear more about this exciting, emerging field!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shellphone/donationsS1E5 - 57m - Nov 17, 2023 - EP 4: Discovering Your Conservation Niche with Leah Biery
This episode, we're hearing from Leah Biery about finding your place in conservation through a variety of careers or in your everyday life. Leah is Director of the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center, located on the St. Pete Pier. We also breach the topic of accessibility in ocean science and conservation as we take a look at the Discovery Center's programs.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shellphone/donationsS1E4 - 39m - Jun 27, 2023 - EP 3: Connecting with the Earth, Community, and Self with Jillian Simons
This episode, we're hearing from Jillian Simons about the importance of living intentionally for yourself and the planet. Jillian has spent her time traveling in her renovated eco-bus, organizing coastal cleanups, practicing meditation and building community.
Can one person really make a difference? We answer this and plenty other questions in this episode! There is so much going on in the constant quest for a healthy planet that sometimes it can be overwhelming. As Jill explains, caring for the earth doesn't have to be all or nothing, though, and it's important to care for yourself as well.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shellphone/donationsS1E3 - 33m - Jan 18, 2023 - EP 2: Lights, Cameras, Ocean! with Dr. Stephen Kajiura
This episode we're hearing from Dr. Stephen Kajiura, an FAU professor with an interest in Hollywood, to unpack fact versus fiction in some blockbuster films. Dr. Kajiura is an ocean activist, professor, and marine biologist researching the sensory biology, comparative morphology and behavior of elasmobranchs.
We can all appreciate the wild stories that are told in movies, but have you thought about what that means for education in the real world? So why make it fiction? We hope to answer this question and more, to better understand how we as viewers (and listeners) can be mindful of any harmful false narratives.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shellphone/donationsS1E2 - 32m - Aug 16, 2022 - EP 1: The Power of Digital Media with Caulin Donaldson
This month we’re hearing from Caulin, you might know him as Trash Caulin from his social medias. Caulin is an ocean activist and TikTok star working around the clock to eliminate marine bound plastics. His TikTok account currently has around 1.4mil followers all tuning in to watch Caulin collect litter, advocate for ocean health, and occasionally play with sand. Caulin has a unique way of making his content educational, impactful, and fun!
Breach The Surface host Cameron and guest Caulin discuss how digital media impact ocean conservation, and how you can use platforms like TikTok to advocate for its protection.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shellphone/donationsS1E1 - 30m - Apr 22, 2022
