Podcasts about Marine Science Center

Learn about the Dragon Wings from the Port of Oakland, the history of California's solar boom and Georgia's own Marine Science Center.

Hurricane Helene's storm surge is expected to follow the example of Idalia and other summer and winter storms and do some damage to Gulf beaches in Florida. The U.S. Geological Survey was predicting most beaches on Florida's west coast would be inundated by Helene, but the forecast looks better south of Tampa Bay. We speak with USGS's Kara Doran, who's actually based in St. Petersburg with the USGS Coastal and Marine Science Center. (Photo: NHC/NOAA)

The city and foundation will consider financials, facilities and future ownership models for the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center.

Yet another stretch of Highway 1 near Big Sur remains closed after a chunk of the roadway fell into the ocean in March. The latest closure raises questions about the future of the iconic highway amid threats from extreme weather and coastal erosion. “Everything is working against Highway 1,” Gary Griggs, an oceanography professor at the University of California at Santa Cruz told the Washington Post. We'll look at what it could take to save Highway 1 and what it all means for local residents and the state's economy. Guests: Jonathan Warrick, research geologist, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center in Santa Cruz, United States Geological Survey Rosanna Xia, environmental reporter, Los Angeles Times; Xia specializes in coastal and ocean issues. Her latest book is "California Against the Sea: Visions for Our Vanishing Coastline." Brianna Sacks, extreme weather & disasters reporter, Washington Post Ben Perlmutter, managing partner, Big Sur River Inn

Today Dr. Christina Kellogg of the USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center in St. Petersburg Florida chats with the podcast about her many diverse adventures in marine microbial ecology! It's quite a high energy microbial journey! Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Chris Kellogg Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode The recycled metal artwork of Brian Mock has a website here. Interested in how bacterial respiration can generate electricity?  See this interesting review paper.  And with the holidays approaching, you might even make a microbial fuel cell of your own here! An video introduction to coral reefs A fine review essay on coral reefs and bacterial diseases. Very much worth your time:  a video (including Dr. Kellogg) describing coral microbiology. Video from Dr. Kellogg #1:  A Deep Sea Coral Expedition. Video from Dr. Kellogg #2:  Coral Disease Projet in Kauai. Video from Dr. Kellogg #3:  DEEP Sea Exploration to Advance Research on Coral/Canyon/Cold Seep Habitats. Dr. Kellogg's website is here Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com

This week we have a special episode for you! Blake Vawter, Sr. Associate Director of Admissions at OSU, sits down with Professor Itchung Cheung from Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center. In this episode Itchung tells Blake about OSU's Newport campus, the world class marine science library located there, some of the amazing research that goes on in their labs, the BRAND NEW research ships being delivered to HSMC, the new building opening this year on their campus, the public visitor center and what it means to study marine science at Oregon State. Watch the video version of the podast here: https://youtu.be/RlddV_b_s0Y?si=oeH0n7ggb_50wsGY

The Vital Role of WetlandsWetlands are critical ecosystems that play a fundamental role in maintaining the stability and well-being of both local and global environments.  Coastal salt marshes, flooded and drained by tides, and often composed of deep mud and peat, provide a wide range of ecosystem services that contribute to biodiversity, water quality, carbon storage, and climate regulation. Biodiversity and Habitat ConnectivitySalt marshes are incredibly diverse habitats and serve as breeding grounds, nurseries, and foraging areas for a wide range of aquatic and terrestrial species. This biodiversity helps maintain ecosystem resilience and adaptability in the face of environmental changes. Wetlands also provide essential habitat connectivity by serving as corridors for the movement of species between different ecosystems and supporting genetic diversity and species' adaptation to changing environmental conditions. Natural Water RegulationSalt marshes act as natural water regulators, storing excess water during periods of heavy rainfall, reducing the risk of floods in downstream areas. During dry periods, wetlands slowly release stored water, helping to maintain steady streamflow and prevent water shortages. Wetlands are natural filters that improve water quality by trapping sediment, nutrients, and pollutants from runoff and wastewater. Further, coastal wetlands act as natural buffers against sea-level rise and storm surges. They stabilize shorelines, protect coastal communities from erosion, and reduce the impacts of extreme weather events.Greenhouse Gas SequestrationSalt marshes are among the most efficient ecosystems in terms of carbon sequestration. The plants in salt marshes, including grasses and other vegetation, absorb carbon dioxide and convert it into organic matter. This organic matter is then stored in the soil, where it can remain for long periods, effectively acting as a carbon sink. In fact, tidal marshes can sequester carbon at a rate 10 times higher than tropical rainforests. Salt marshes also play a role in regulating methane emissions. Some wetlands, known as "methane sinks," actively consume methane from the atmosphere through specialized microbial processes, effectively reducing its impact as a greenhouse gas. Methane gas has significant atmospheric heating qualities, and in turn excess emissions have negative environmental impacts. The carbon storage and methane regulation services provided by salt marshes have a direct impact on the global climate. “ Because methane is “both a powerful greenhouse gas and short-lived compared to carbon dioxide, achieving significant reductions would have a rapid and significant effect on atmospheric warming potential” the EPA states. By storing carbon and reducing methane emissions, wetlands help to mitigate the greenhouse effect.The Nitrogen Cycle and Coastal WatersSalt marshes are a key component in the nitrogen cycle as well. These ecosystems filter and process excess nutrients that can enter coastal waters. Excess nitrogen runoff from agricultural activities and urban areas can lead to harmful algal blooms and dead zones in coastal waters. Salt marshes act as natural filters, trapping and transforming nutrients, which helps maintain water quality and support marine ecosystems. Conserving and restoring these ecosystems is crucial for both mitigating the impacts of climate change and maintaining the overall health of coastal and marine environments.Human BenefitsSalt marshes and tidal wetlands provide critical services to humans as well, including protection of infrastructure from coastal hazards, and habitat protection for economically important species. A large majority of U.S. wetlands today have been lost or degraded due to human activities, primarily related to development of coastal wetlands. NASA scientists conducted an analysis of salt marsh ecosystems changes and degradation from 2000 to 2019, and they found the loss of these ecosystems resulted in an “estimated net global emissions of 16.3 Teragrams of carbon dioxide across the study period, an annual equivalent of emissions from approximately 3.5 million motor vehicles.” Feedback and interactions among natural and anthropogenic drivers have altered the stability and persistence of coastal wetlands, and continue to accelerate carbon emissions and atmospheric warming.Restoration Efforts and ChallengesDr. Kroeger and his team's latest salt marsh restoration project occurred at Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS), which encompasses a diverse range of ecosystems, including coastal dunes, salt marshes, woodlands, and freshwater ponds. Salt marsh restoration efforts within CCNS focus on restoring tidal flow to marshes that have been affected by human alterations. This involves removing or modifying structures that impede natural water movement, allowing marshes to recover and thrive. The CCNS ecosystem restoration project also used numerous tools such as prescribed fire and construction of new culverts constructed in Hatches Harbor to allow for greater tidal exchange. To date, twenty culverts have been replaced, restoring natural tidal exchange to more than 300 acres of coastal wetland habitat. Currently, plans are underway for additional tidal restoration throughout Cape Cod, including the Herring River Restoration Project in Wellfleet. Involving almost 1,000 acres of former salt marsh, the Herring River is the most ambitious and largest tidal restoration project in New England.Wetland restoration faces many challenges including sediment starvation by dams and dikes, land subsidence from oil drilling and river channelization. River sediments often dumped into gulfs instead of marshes deteriorating the foundations of these wetlands. Excessive agricultural run-off containing high quantities of nitrogen are also damaging these ecosystems by crippling root growth and causing algae blooms and dead zones. Increased frequency and force of natural disasters, such as hurricanes and sea level rise, due to climate change exacerbate restoration efforts too. Another barrier is the high costs associated with restoration. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates restoring and preserving wetlands costs between $170-$6,100 per acre, with lower costs in rural midwestern areas and higher costs in populated coastal regions.Who is our Guest?Dr. Kevin Kroeger has studied coastal ecosystems since 1990, with focus on a range of topics including fluxes and biogeochemistry of nitrogen in groundwater discharge to estuaries and wetlands, estuarine water quality, and carbon and greenhouse gas cycling and fluxes in coastal wetlands. Dr. Kroeger is currently the lead of the Biogeochemical Processes group at Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center in Massachusetts. Dr. Kroeger also received his PhD in Biogeochemistry from Boston University's marine program, an M.S. in Marine Sciences from the University of Connecticut, and a B.A. in ecology from the University of Tennessee.  For a transcript of this episode, please visit https://climatebreak.org/salt-marshes-ecosystem-powerhouses-in-climate-regulation-and-biodiversity/

In this episode, Tim Echols talks with remote guests BJ Johnson, Scott Childers, Dr Rich Simmons, and Cliff Meidl. Special guest Chantal Audran gives a tour of the Marine Science Center.

Former directors of Richmond's Office of Community Wealth Building spoke Sunday at the Institute of Contemporary Art; A lawsuit claims voters have been disenfranchised by the quick-turnaround special election to fill the seat of the late Congressman Donald McEachin; A new roof is slated to be installed on Fox Elementary starting next month, after a fire partially destroyed the building about a year ago; The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center in Virginia Beach is about 40 years old. And both plans to renovate the city-owned space come with a significant price tag; The Great Dismal Swamp could become a National Heritage Area.  

ON THIS EPISODE THE CAPTAIN AND I SIT DOWN WITH CHRIS PAPARO MANAGER OF THE STONYBROOK UNIVERSITY SOUTHAMPTON MARINE SCIENCE CENTER. WE DISCUSS THE LOCAL FISHERY, THE SCIENCE CENTER AND HIS NATURE PHOTO BUSINESS AS WELL. EACH AND EVERY WEEK OUR SHOW IS SPONSORED BY OUR MAIN SHOW SPONSORS BLUE SAGE DAY SPA OF MATTITUCK NY, BRAUN SEAFOOD COMPANY CUTCHOGUE NY AND WHITEWATER OUTFITTERS HAMPTON BAYS, NY. TUNE IN TO SEASON #2 OF THE TIGHTLINE WITH BERNIE BASS AND THE CAPTAIN STARTING ON APRIL 8TH OF 2023 AT 6AM AND APRIL 9TH AT 6PM ON WRIV1390 RIVERHEAD NY AND IF YOU ARE OUT OF THE RANGE OF THE SHOW UTILIZE THE MANY FREE RADIO APPS TO TUNE IN.

77WABC Early News Host Deborah Valentine spoke to Christopher Paparo, Southampton Marine Science Center Manager for Stony Brook University, about the recent spate of shark sightings at Long Island beaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jilted lovers looking for a little symbolic revenge need look no further than The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. They'll name a baitfish or rat after your ex and then feed it to the sharks or crocodiles for your...ahem...enjoyment.

"The toughest part of animal training is that you find your own way, and not following rules. Because, following rules means there is no forward development" - Sven Wieskotten Let's welcome Sven Wieskotten for today's podcast. He is the founding director of Animal and Training. Sven first reminisces about his childhood bird and how far we have come in terms of animal husbandry. Then his first animal bond during his PhD with a Harbour seal named Henry. Sven noted his first career choice was being a pilot, however, due to unforeseen circumstances, he could not do this. So, he studied his second choice; biology, in 1997 at the Ruhr "University Bochum". During this, he met the founding director of the ‘Marine Science Center' in Rostock, who introduced the research his team do on Harbour seals to his class. This started his passion, Sven enquired whether he could join their team. After seven weeks of enquiry, the centre got new seals and invited Sven to join. Sven then describes the centre and its part in the research. He states how the public can view the current behavioural and sensory studies. Additionally, he describes how the public can participate in medical and husbandry training, which means animals will allow strangers to interact with them, promoting stress-free veterinary interactions. Sven introduces us to non-mammal training such as with octopi, penguins, and fish. Stating how training principles can be utilised cross-species. For example, the two-alternative force choice task, whereby the animal is given to targets and are taught to distinguish between the two by rewarding when the individual interacts with one target over the other. From here Sven describes his work on trial following, whereby he is working to distinguish the seals' hydrodynamic perception. This is to follow water disturbance trails using their whiskers alone, whilst blindfolded. He then describes the training process required to achieve this, addressing the hurdles of training being reduced motivation. Sven continues by discussing the importance of understanding both the animals and trainers' individual personalities in terms of the training strategy. Sven then talks about Akademie für Tiernaturheilkunde (ATN), a German online course provider which educates students internationally. Sven concludes by telling us the story of an orangutan he witnessed whilst in Borneo at a feeding platform. He was amazed at the animal's brute strength as he removed a tree seemingly in frustration as a female would not mate. Find out more about Animal and Training HERE Find out more about the Marine Science Center HERE Find out more water trailing HERE Find out more about Akademie für Tiernaturheilkunde HERE Become a member of PAWS HERE

This episode is brought to you by National Office Systems Tybee Marine Science Center curator Chantal Audran joins the Thursday Commute and "Savannah Voices" to talk about the release of Addy, the loggerhead turtle they saved from a trash can at the Admiral Inn on Tybee Island three years ago. Addy was released back into the Atlantic on Wednesday. Audran also talks Addy returning to Tybee and how turtle nesting season is going this year in Georgia. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we talk with our dear friend and former Hard Rocker, LISA NECRASON, who is now an Environmental Activist, Wildlife Conservationist, and Sustainability Strategist.THOUGHT #1Look at the World Through the Eyes of the HeartTHOUGHT #2It is Better in Prayer to Have a Heart Without Words Than Words Without a Heart - Mahatma GandhiCONNECT:Website: DownwardGoat.comWebsite:  TrueNatureCompanies.comEmail: lisanecrason@gmail.comFacebook: @TrueNatureCompaniesInstagram: @KaliNecrasonInstagram:  @TrueNatureCompaniesLinkedin: Lisa NecrasonTwitter: @InBalanceYogaBRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS:Suzy's Swirl - SuzysSwirl.comKathleen Wood - KWoodPartners.comSlinky - Wikipedia.orgKelvin Universe - Memory/Beta.fandom.comTrekkie - Memory/Beta.fandom.comJimmy Dean - JimmyDean.comSurf Expo - SurfExpo.comFull Sail University - FullSail.eduMarine Science Center - MarineScienceCenter.comMarine Mammal Stranding Team - Volusia.orgDownward Goat - DownwardGoat.comGoat Sphincter Muscles - Pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govMudra  - YogaJournal.comEdmond Bordelon - LinkedIn.comIbuprofen - Drugs.comTylenol Rapid Release - Tylenol.comGoodys Powder - GoodysPowder.comIsaac Tigrett - IsaacTigrett.comThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - FranklinCovey.comMongalooshi - hand & finger slap that leave a mark on another person's foreheadRitz Carlton - RitzCarlton.comGaylord Palms - Marriott.comMahatma Gandhi - Britannica.com"Heart Of The Artist" - Rory Noland- Amazon.comJoani Loves Chachi - HappyDays.Fandom.comCatholicism - Simple.Wikipedia.orgTommy Spaulding - TommySpaulding.com"Preach the gospel at all times.  When necessary, use words" - Huffpost.comClint Pulver - ClintPulver.comStarbucks - Starbucks.comApostles' Creed - CRCNA.orgRosary - Wikipedia.orgThe Pope - Britannica.comKashi Ashram - Kashi.orgMa  Jaya - Wikipedia.orgAshram - Wikipedia.orgHinduism - History.comBuddha - Britannica.comSai Baba - Britannica.comGonga Pond - Wikipedia.org Hare Krishna (mantra) - Wikipedia.orgGuru - Wikipedia.orgInterfaith - Merriam-Webster.comHard Rock International – HardRock.combookstarPR - bookstarPR.comThoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.comLeadership That Rocks: Take Your Brand's Culture to Eleven and Amp Up Results (Jim Knight) - LeadershipThatRocksBook.comCulture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company's Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.comBlack Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.comRock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – RocknRollWithIt.comCannonball Kids' cancer – CannonballKidscancer.orgBig Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.comSpectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.comJeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - JT KeelLISA NECRASON'S BIO:Environmental Activist, Wildlife Conservationist, and Sustainability Strategist, Lisa Necrason (also known as Kali) began her journey in the entrepreneurial world at a very young age as a model in the surfing industry and a back-up vocalist in a rock band, both of which served as a gateway to her long, professional journey in extreme sports, music and entertainment. A service-minded student of life, she focuses on the human condition and planetary concerns while developing transformational experiences that promote personal growth, nature connections, and conscious contributions to a healthier, more sustainable planet. With 30+ years of industry experience while completing 6 certifications in sustainability, permaculture, meditation and yoga, Lisa has developed conservation and wellness initiatives for iconic brands like Hard Rock Int'l, Surf Expo, and Full Sail University. These successes have clearly inspired her critical thought leadership and sustainable strategies to better serve the companies and communities she holds dear. Walking the talk both in business and as an avid volunteer, these days you'll find Lisa on the beach rescuing or releasing turtles for the Marine Science Center in her new home town of Ponce Inlet, FL, on the estuary rescuing manatees for the Marine Mammal Stranding Team, on the Planning Board for the Town of Ponce Inlet studying sea level rise impacts, on a farm playing with goats and llamas while facilitating yoga and meditation classes, researching and vetting products and initiatives focused on net zero, and developing relationships in the podcast world to promote authors represented by bookstarPR. This is her idea of semi-retirement. :-)

Wednesday – Can you buy your own country? What are some of the best and worst places to live? Chad Macfie from the Marine Science Center of Ponce Inlet is in for Animal House. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell talks about his decision to not take the buyout at the paper. Rauce Thoughts on found money from a life insurance company and Rauce's mom calls. Plus, WOKE News, Trivia & Last Call.

Today we sit down with Mark Patterson to discuss his autonomous underwater robots and how they're benefiting the world of science. We get into the interconnection of Engineering and Science, the concept of Biological Intelligence, and more! Check out the Marine Science Center here. Follow us on Twitter @blueearthpod. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blueearth/support

On this episode of Florida's Fourth Estate, Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin discuss Turtle Rehabilitation with Allison Bernstein, the Manager of Turtle Rehab at the Marine Science Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we talk to Dan Distel (research professor at Northeastern’s Marine Science Center and the director of the Ocean Genome Legacy Center). Litmus is produced and reported by Emily Arntsen and Aria Bracci. This episode was written and hosted by Aria Bracci with mixing by Anthony Pulido. Edited by David Filipov.Litmus is a production of News@Northeastern, Northeastern University’s official source of news and information.

This episode is brought to you by Freedom Boat Club and National Office Systems On the Monday episode of The Commute, Editorial Page Editor Adam Van Brimmer talks with City Talk columnist Bill Dawers on the upcoming groundbreaking for the new Savannah Arena. Dawers also touches on the upcoming municipal elections. On the back half, Van Brimmer talks with Tybee Marine Science Center board chair Cathy Sakas about the progress on the center moving to a new location on Tybee's north beach. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts

This week, we're replaying one of our most popular interviews with Ashley Cryan and Dr. Brian Helmuth, two climate researchers based out of Northeastern University's Marine Science Center in Nahant, Massachusetts. Enjoy! Song CreditIkson - Last Summer (Vlog Music No Copyright) Music promoted by Vlog Music No Copyright Video Link: youtu.be/rX7kAmlkKMw

Denise and Lori talk with two climate scientists at Northeastern University's Marine Science Center about the Green New Deal and their top five ways to tackle the juggernaut that is climate change. We'll also talk about mussels... lots of them. The Posse also covers the tragedy in New Zealand and the alarming rise--and lack of conversation--around the rise of white nationalism. Show NotesQuincy Mayor Thomas Koch press conference VIDEO: PM Jacinda Ardern on terrorist attack in ChristchurchNortheastern University Marine Science CenterVIDEO: Chelsea Creek Virtual TourHelmuth LabPolitical PillImmigration: International Intermissionhttps://www.politicalposse.com/post/immigration-international-intermissionSong Credit: Ikson - Last Summer (Vlog Music No Copyright)Music promoted by Vlog Music No CopyrightVideo Link: youtu.be/rX7kAmlkKMw

Local developer Joe Orlandini, Joanne Semmer Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center and Pete's Time Out owner John Lallo join the show. Topics discussed included the quality of the water, Margaritaville resort and what's going on at the Marine Science Center. The end of the show Ed & Kim banter back and forth about life.

Clay Groves is obsessed with fish and best known for a quest (with former host Dave Kellam) in 2011 to catch and eat every kind of freshwater fish in New Hampshire. After catching and eating 48 species of fish and ending the epic quest, he could not stop talking about the adventures or the fishy people met along the way. Thus, the podcast was born.  The style has been described as a cross between NPR’s Car Talk and the Tonight Show Night (Fallon, not Leno). The podcast is just about to have it's fifth birthday with the recording of the 200th episode scheduled for memorial day. The Fish Nerds have been featured on National Public Radio, Boston Public Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio and nearly every news outlet in New Hampshire. In addition Clay is a nationally recognized speaker who has spoken at the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center, on stage at WGBH Boston and at the Boston Symphony. When Clay is not podcasting he writes grants to fund afterschool programming and runs a Fishing Guide Service.

We spent the week at the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. We talk sustainable seafood with scientists, fish mongers, regular people and have tons of fun.

When I got the Aquarium everyone was super nice to me, I saw my old friend Karen Burns who was on the show last year, I met the Sensible Seafood Squad and then we went to Whole Foods to talk sustainability to the public. We ate great meals out with April Abbey Road Then it was off to our first stop at WholeFoods in Virginia Beach, we talked with Fish Monger Dan Dan started by telling us what was in season and local and what we should be eating Dan also explained how to choose a fresh fish No worries in our seafood department. Fresh or frozen, we have traceability from fishery to store. And, we only sell wild-caught seafood from fisheries that are certified sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) or rated either “Green” or “Yellow” by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch and The Safina Center. We don’t sell any of the red-rated seafood you might find at other grocery stores. We were totally impressed with the way Wholefoods deals with their seafood, I wish all markets would be as responsible. Great work, special thanks to Dan for his time and Elizabeth the manager for allowing us to chat with Dan in the store. In between segments, you are going to hear people giving us their definition of sustainable seafood. Reflecting back on this, I now understand why places like the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center need to work so hard to teach folks what sustainable means.

The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center brought the Fish Nerds in for their Sensible Seafood Festival. In this special edition you will hear Clay Groves present live the Story of the Quest to Catch and Eat Every Kind of Freshwater Fish in New Hampshire. Special Thanks to Karen Burns and Leslie Clements for their support all week. www.virginiaaquarium.com

The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center brought the Fish Nerds in for their Sensible Seafood Festival. In this special edition you will hear Clay Groves present live the Story of the Quest to Catch and Eat Every Kind of Freshwater Fish in New Hampshire. Special Thanks to Karen Burns and Leslie Clements for their support all week. www.virginiaaquarium.com

Clay and his wife Kristen stop at the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center to chat with education specialist Karen Burns about the Sensible Seafood Program. Dave takes a trip to Maine to attend FishingFest '16 where he meets old friends, makes new ones, and thinks about getting a sweet deal on a surfcasting reel.  "Fish in the News" features bogus licenses, ticked off salmon and a Viking funeral for a pervy fish. Funding for this fishing podcast is provided by our growing list of supporters on Patreon – the crowdfunding site for artists and creators. Images from the Virginia Aquarium.                    

Fishing Podcast Episode #109 - Clay and his wife Kristen stop at the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center to chat with education specialist Karen Burns about the Sensible Seafood Program. Dave takes a trip to Maine to attend FishingFest '16 where he meets old friends, makes new ones, and thinks about getting a sweet deal on a surfcasting reel.  "Fish in the News" features bogus licenses, ticked off salmon and a Viking funeral for a pervy fish.   Funding for this fishing podcast is provided by our growing list of supporters on Patreon – the crowdfunding site for artists and creators.  

I  want to continue our discussion on climate change based upon some additional reading I've done.  The Cape Cod Times is doing a series on this with scientists and researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Insitution, the Marine Biological Laboratory, NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center and the U.S. Geological Survey Coastal and Marine Science Center. First thing to remember is that climate change and global warming, although used interchangeably, are really not the same thing. Based upon the disasters we've experience around the world, I can't image anyone believing that our climate is not changing.  Yet we still have the naysayers.  Interestingly enough, though, the pros and cons seem to follow party lines. So again, I will provide information and some stats and you decide.