Podcasts about Monterey Bay Aquarium

In the latest episode of Rising Tide, the Ocean Podcast David Helvarg and Natasha Benjamin talk with Kim McIntyre, the Executive Director of the Aquarium Conservation Partnership, a coalition of 35 aquariums working together to increase their collective impact. Along with helping revive the Peter Benchley Ocean Awards that took place at the National Aquarium in May, the 9-year-old coalition is involved in educating its members' 40 million annual visitors around issues of sustainable seafood, climate change, plastic pollution and more. Kim talks about the changing role of aquariums as conservation hubs for the sea, marine animal rehab and release centers and how many children are transformed by their first visit to an aquarium. Plus, we'll have our ‘Blue News You Can Use': This week on the threat of Deep-Sea Mining that the Trump administration has just embraced. So, dive into our aquarium special. ** Links & Resources ** National Aquarium: https://aqua.org/ Aquarium Conservation Partnership: https://www.aquariumconservation.org/ The Metals Company: https://metals.co/  UN's International Seabed Authority: https://www.isa.org.jm/ New England Aquarium: https://www.neaq.org/ The New York Aquarium: https://nyaquarium.com/  Monterey Bay Aquarium: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/ Shedd Aquarium: https://www.sheddaquarium.org/  West Coast Governor's Alliance on Ocean Health: https://www.westcoastoceanalliance.org/ Blue Frontier: bluefront.org Building the solution-based citizen movement needed to protect our ocean, coasts and communities, both human and wild. Blue Frontier on Substack: https://davidhelvarg.substack.com/ Inland Ocean Coalition: inlandoceancoalition.org Building land-to-sea stewardship - the inland voice for ocean protection Fluid Studios: fluidstudios.org Thinking radically different about the collective good, our planet, & the future.

On the cusp of the greatest wealth transfer in history—with $124 trillion moving between generations in the next 20 years—we explore how philanthropy can be transformative, and transformed. Nationally recognized philanthropic leader Dimple Abichandani has crafted a blueprint for how wealth can be transformed into a more just and sustainable future in times of rapid change and crisis. Can philanthropy be an anti-racist, feminist, relational, and joyful expression of solidarity? In A New Era of Philanthropy, Dimple argues that yes, philanthropy can be these things—and for the future we seek, and for the sector to achieve its greatest impact, it must be. With fresh answers to the question of how philanthropy can meet this high-stakes moment—from reimagining governance to aligning investments to crisis funding and beyond—she explains how paradigm shifts can move us forward, beyond critique into real transformation, with relatable stories about funders who are forging a new era of philanthropy. About the Speakers Dimple Abichandani is a nationally recognized philanthropic leader, lawyer, and author of A New Era of Philanthropy: Ten Practices to Transform Wealth Into a More Just and Sustainable Future, a book that reimagines how philanthropy can meet this moment. For two decades, she has worked to reshape philanthropy's purpose and practice while leading innovative funding institutions. As executive director of the General Service Foundation (2015–2022), she aligned the foundation's grantmaking, investments, and governance with justice values.  A National Center for Family Philanthropy Fellow, Abichandani's leadership has been recognized with a Scrivener Award for Creative Grantmaking. She serves on the Board of Directors of Solidaire Network and has served on the boards/steering committees of the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, Northern California Grantmakers, and Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she advises donors and foundations on transforming wealth into a just and sustainable future. Tegan Acton founded Wildcard Giving, a family of philanthropic entities created following the sale of WhatsApp to Facebook in 2014. Acton serves as the principal at each of the sister entities, which work together to further civic values, collective responsibility and our common humanity. Prior to establishing Wildcard Giving, Acton served as the director of communications and strategic initiatives for the vice provost of undergraduate education at Stanford University. She additionally held positions at Yahoo! and the Sundance Institute, and graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara with a BA in English and Political Science. Acton's personal commitments include serving on the Executive Committee for the Collaborative for Gender and Reproductive Equity, chairing the Board of Trustees of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and investing in independent films through her production company Good Gravy Films. The Commonwealth Club of California is a nonprofit public forum; we welcome donations made during registration to support the production of our programming. A Social Impact Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. Commonwealth Club World Affairs is a public forum. Any views expressed in our programs are those of the speakers and not of Commonwealth Club World Affairs. OrganizerVirginia Cheung  This program contains EXPLICIT language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why This Episode Is a Must-Listen In an era where philanthropy is rapidly evolving—spanning from billion-dollar foundations to viral crowdfunding and crypto donations—how can we ensure our giving actually makes a difference? This episode of Inspired Money brings together an expert panel of changemakers to reveal how generosity can be smarter, more inclusive, and more impactful. Whether you're a business leader aligning profit with purpose, a non-profit professional seeking fresh strategies, or someone passionate about making a difference, this discussion spotlights actionable ways to maximize your impact. Meet the Expert Panelists Jacob Harold is a social change strategist and author of The Toolbox: Strategies for Crafting Social Impact. He is the former President & CEO of GuideStar, co-founder of Candid and Project Starling, a Planetary Fellow at the Berggruen Institute, and Senior Advisor at Rewiring America, with a career spanning philanthropy, nonprofit innovation, and climate advocacy. www.craftingimpact.org Jamie Minden is the Executive Director at Zero Hour, a youth-led climate justice organization mobilizing communities to take action against the climate crisis. A seasoned organizer since age 13, she has led efforts with Sunrise Movement Silicon Valley, Fridays For Future D.C., and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, bringing powerful grassroots strategy and storytelling shaped by her firsthand experience with California's climate disasters. https://thisiszerohour.org Bruno Fierens is a fifth-generation member of a wealthy Belgian family and the first Belgian member of Millionaires for Humanity, an organization advocating for fairer taxation and a more just global system. Reflecting on issues like sustainability, the fight against poverty, his privileged position in society and his experiences with philanthropy, kept leading him to the same conclusion: “if someone like me is really serious about changing things for the better, fairer taxation is the core issue to act on”. He is a media trainer and former spokesperson based in Brussels and holds master's degrees in political science and communication. www.brunofierensmediatraining.be https://millionairesforhumanity.org Key Highlights 1. Philanthropy: More Than Writing Checks Jacob Harold emphasizes that strategic philanthropy requires more than reacting to symptoms; it's about “thinking structures, long-term impact, and tapping into a toolbox of solutions—from data to community organizing to storytelling.” He challenges us to ask: Are we using all the tools available, and are we learning as we give? 2. Tackling Systemic Issues Over Band-Aid Solutions Bruno Fierens shares his journey—including tangible success and frustration—supporting homeless initiatives in Brussels. His perspective: “Philanthropy is amazing and needed, but it's almost always going to work on symptoms—not enough on structural issues.” Bruno argues for systemic approaches like fair taxation alongside charitable giving. 3. Youth-Driven Action for Climate Solutions Jamie Minden highlights how today's young leaders, born into the climate crisis, are pushing philanthropy toward supporting community-driven and policy-level change. She shares, “Investing in grassroots organizations addressing policy and social change right now is vital if we want to turn the tide on climate.” 4. The Power—and Perils—of Modern Giving Platforms Panelists discuss the transformative role of technology: from social media amplifying grassroots movements to the promise (and pitfalls) of AI and blockchain in making data-driven giving decisions. Caution is raised to prioritize ethical philanthropy that elevates community needs over donor preferences, to avoid what's described as “philanthropic colonialism.” Call-to-Action

Migrant Justice Petition: https://migrantjustice.net/node/556 Headlines this week from PetSmart, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Wellesley College, Kroger,  and the Port of Casablanca. We discuss a piece this week from The American Prospect on the rampant abuse of independent contractor labels in the construction industry. Also this week, attacks on immigrant workers continued to escalate with 8 dairy workers arrested in Vermont. Trump's tariffs continue to wreak havoc on workers, with many manufacturers cutting, rather than increasing jobs. Finally, we check in with Starbucks Workers United, where workers have taken to direct action as the company continues to refuse to offer a fair contract after three years. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee More info on the show at http://workstoppagepod.com/

Dateline: April 4, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with a discussion about my time spent at Tanganyika Wildlife Park this week, and go into a lot of detail about what makes this such an incredible, and incredibly unique, facility. We then get to our headline story for the week: Two currently running polls, one for the best zoo in the country, and one for the best aquarium in the country. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from the Nashville Zoo, Point Defiance Zoo, Stone Zoo, Milwaukee County Zoo, Wrocktaw Zoo, the Bronx Zoo, and Zoo Berlin.We say goodbye to beloved animals at Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, Chattanooga Zoo, ZooAtlanta, and Rockhampton Zoo. The rest of our Zoo News stories feature items from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Nova Wild Zoo, Chester Zoo, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Mesker Park Zoo, Monterey Bay Aquarium, SeaWorld, the Oakland Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, and Roger Williams Park Zoo.Then in Conservation News we have good news for sea turtles, a hippo tragedy, the Trump administration doing Trumpy things, and a look at an interesting situation involving koalas in Australia. In Other News, we talk about why you never see an obese Gila monster. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

A group of lobster fishermen can sue one of the world's largest seafood watchdog groups for defamation, a federal court has ruled, over a report that described Maine lobster as an unwise choice for consumers. The threat to a rare whale species from getting tangled in fishing gear has prompted Monterey Bay Aquarium in California to caution against eating a variety of lobster that New England fishermen have harvested for centuries. Seafood Watch, a conservation program operated by the aquarium, placed lobster from the U.S. and Canada on its do-not-eat “red list” in 2022. Some retailers pulled lobster from stores after the recommendation. Judge John Woodcock ruled in February that the fishermen made a case that they suffered damage to their industry's reputation as a result of the red-listing after the aquarium made a bid in the U.S. District Court in Maine to have the 2023 lawsuit tossed. A spokesperson for the aquarium said the institution filed an appeal, but Woodcock's ruling means the lawsuit is moving forward. “Reputation and goodwill cannot be adequately replaced through awarding damages and this injury lingers as long as the ‘red listing' does,” Woodcock wrote. The lobster industry, based largely in Maine, is one of the most lucrative fisheries in the U.S., valued at more than half a billion dollars at the docks last year. Entanglement in lobster gear is also one of the most significant threats to the North Atlantic right whale, which numbers less than 400. The aquarium has a right to communicate its recommendations to the public, said Emerson Brown, the spokesperson for the aquarium. Brown said the aquarium appealed "to protect our ability to share critical information with the public.” The Maine Lobstermen's Association, one of the groups that filed the lawsuit, described Woodcock's decision as “significant” in a statement. “Maine lobstermen have been stewards of the ocean for generations, and we are committed to defending our livelihood against baseless claims," said Patrice McCarron, executive director of the association. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

On this episode of Modern Royalty Podcast recorded LIVE in front of a studio audience, Princess Sarah Culberson speaks with some of Hollywood's “Royalty”- Iconic Producers Stephanie Allain and Greg Silverman, who have worked in the industry for 40+ years, about their insights in reference to where the entertainment industry has been, where it is now, and what's in store for its future.About Stephanie Allain:Stephanie Allain is an award-winning film and television producer and the founder of Homegrown Pictures. Some of her projects include Hustle & Flow and Dear White People. Her latest film is Titus Kaphar's critically-acclaimed Exhibiting Forgiveness and Universal Pictures Woman in the Yard starring Danielle Deadwyler. Stephanie is the first woman of color to preside over the Producers Guild of America as president. In 2020, she became the first Black woman to produce the Oscars for which she was Emmy-nominated. Her first children's book, Who's In Charge? reinforces body autonomy for toddlers and is available where good books are sold.About Greg Silverman:Prior to founding Stampede Ventures, Greg served as President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production at Warner Bros. Pictures. During his tenure, he spearheaded such box office hits as The Harry Potter series, The Hangover Trilogy, Gravity, The Great Gatsby, Magic Mike, The Lego Movie, Mad Max: Fury Road, Wonder Woman, Crazy Rich Asians, The Joker, 300, American Sniper, A Star Is Born, Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy, Dunkirk, Inception and Interstellar, and Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One among many others. His career spans more than 125 movies and over 38 billion dollars in worldwide box office.Silverman serves as executive chairman of The Hidden Pigeon Company, the spinout from Stampede organized around the work of #1 children's author, Mo Willems, in partnership with Mo and Cher Willems and Red Bird Capital.Silverman has also been an early stage investor in some of Silicon Valley's biggest success stories including Slack, Robinhood, Allbirds, Cue, and Vidmob. He is a Partner at Series X Capital, the newly established fund which will be the exclusive scaling partner to Google on companies emerging from Google X.He serves on the board of The Monterey Bay Aquarium and has aided in founding the non-profit organization, We Got Your 6, which provides support to members of the Armed Services. Silverman lives in Sherman Oaks with his wife, Amanda, their youngest son, Dash, and their three dogs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KAZU's Elena Neale-Sacks spoke with Packard after her announcement that she will be stepping down as executive director.

In today's newscast, Monterey takes another step toward developing a park at the Old Capitol site and atmospheric rivers this week prompt evacuations, closures and flood risk. Plus, a conversation with Julie Packard, the founding executive director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium as she leaves that job after 40 years.

In today's newscast, employees at the Monterey Bay Aquarium have announced plans to unionize. Plus, commuters and local residents who frequent the stretch of Highway 9 between Santa Cruz and Felton are encouraged to attend a public meeting at the Felton Community Hall on Jan. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m to share their input on a Caltrans improvement project.

Looking for daily inspiration?  Get a quote from the top leaders in the industry in your inbox every morning.   The future of fun begins at IAAPA FEC Summit, January 19–21, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Join FEC and LBE professionals for an immersive experience packed with strategic insights, networking, and behind-the-scenes EDUTours of unique local facilities. Learn how to make your FEC stand out a crowded market and explore the latest trends designed to elevate your business. Build valuable connections and leave inspired with actionable strategies for success. Secure your spot today!   David Rosenberg is the Executive Vice President, Growth and Experience, for SSA Ventures. SSA Ventures, a division of SSA Group, focuses on enhancing visitor experiences, integrating sustainability practices, and leveraging innovative technology to elevate attractions globally. SSA Group has over 90 partnerships with cultural attractions, zoos, aquariums, and theme parks, providing food and beverage, retail, and admissions solutions. In this interview, David talks about next-level hospitality, trends in sustainability, and a frictionless visitor experience. Next Level Hospitality "452 Lyons Street was where hospitality came to life, where the front door was always open, food was always cooking, and the community came together in warmth and welcome." David shared how this personal story, recounted by SSA's CEO, Sean McNicholas, became a metaphor for SSA's hospitality ethos. “452 Hospitality,” as the concept is called, embodies the nostalgia and spirit of genuine connection. It inspires SSA's modern strategies for guest engagement, emphasizing warmth, personalization, and innovation. David elaborated on how SSA consistently strives to exceed current hospitality standards, using his experiences at Monterey Bay Aquarium as an example of adapting to guests' expectations and continually raising the bar to meet future demands. By identifying areas of friction and integrating cutting-edge practices, SSA ensures its partners offer more than just service—they create lasting impressions that align with both emotional connection and operational efficiency. Trends in Sustainability "Sustainability isn't just about reducing waste; it's about embedding it into the DNA of the organization and leveraging our scale to move the needle." David highlighted SSA's leadership in sustainability, noting their partnerships with cultural attractions that prioritize environmental conservation. SSA's purchasing power plays a key role in driving sustainable practices, from eliminating plastic water bottles across operations to exploring kitchen electrification to reduce emissions. He also emphasized aligning SSA's sustainability efforts with the missions of their partners, such as zoos and aquariums. David shared how these collaborations amplify impact, making SSA a catalyst for positive environmental change. He pointed to examples like the widespread adoption of sustainable seafood practices initiated at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and scaled across SSA's other venues. These initiatives showcase how SSA leverages its influence to meet and exceed the sustainability goals of its clients. Frictionless Visitor Experience "From the moment someone decides to visit to the time they leave and beyond, the goal is to remove barriers and create seamless, memorable experiences." David underscored the importance of eliminating friction in the guest journey. Drawing from his past experiences, he explained how integrating technology—such as touchless security screening and app-based navigation—has made visits smoother and more engaging. He emphasized that a frictionless experience isn't just about efficiency; it's about ensuring visitors feel connected and valued throughout their journey. SSA fosters a seamless blend between its staff and the institutions they serve, ensuring that visitors can't distinguish between SSA employees and the venue's team. This integration extends to training, uniforms, and shared values, guaranteeing a consistent and unified experience. David highlighted how SSA's commitment to innovation, such as adopting podium-style service points, enhances visitor engagement and satisfaction. To learn more about SSA Ventures, visit their website or connect with David Rosenberg on LinkedIn. SSA continues to redefine hospitality, sustainability, and visitor experiences, making every partnership a step toward a brighter, more innovative future. This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our faaaaaantastic team:   Scheduling and correspondence by Kristen Karaliunas Audio and Video editing by Abby Giganan   To connect with AttractionPros: AttractionPros.com AttractionPros@gmail.com AttractionPros on Facebook AttractionPros on LinkedIn AttractionPros on Instagram AttractionPros on Twitter (X)

Ever wondered how to pull off a monumental celebration like Graniterock's 125-year anniversary? Join us as we invite Paul Cianciarulo, the leadership behind the 15 team member planning event, to share his insights on organizing an unforgettable night. From a strolling dinner amidst stunning marine life at the Monterey Bay Aquarium to thrilling casino games and a unique movie screening of 125 the Movie, get an insider's look at the meticulous planning that ensures every detail is just right. Listen in as we promise you a peek into the smooth logistics of transportation and accommodations, crucial for making the evening seamless for all attendees. Dive into the nitty-gritty of prepping for this grand occasion which is on February 22, 2025, with valuable contributions from celebration team members, Jeff Williams and Chandra Palacios. Discover what awaits you at the check-in, where you'll be greeted with name tags, drink tickets, and a convenient coat check. With only ten weeks to go, anticipation is building, and we couldn't have done it without the dedication of our incredible team. Whether you're part of the Graniterock family or a valued community member, this episode serves as your ultimate guide to ensuring you enjoy every moment of this historic celebration.Hosted by Abbie GordonFor questions about this event, please contact us at 125team@graniterock.com

Lamont & Tonelli interviewed San Francisco 49ers Long Snapper Taybor Pepper. Taybor talks about his visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Plus, they looked ahead and preview the San Francisco 49ers next game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Catch Taybor Pepper's weekly reports every Thursday at 6:50am during the 2024 NFL regular season. Listen to Lamont & Tonelli Monday through Friday, 6-10am, on 107.7 The Bone. Get your Rock N Roll Fix at: 1077thebone.com Follow 107.7 The Bone on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and TikTok. Follow 107.7 The Bone on Apple, Spotify or Amazon Music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lamont & Tonelli interviewed San Francisco 49ers Long Snapper Taybor Pepper. Taybor talks about his visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Plus, they looked ahead and preview the San Francisco 49ers next game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Catch Taybor Pepper's weekly reports every Thursday at 6:50am during the 2024 NFL regular season. Listen to Lamont & Tonelli Monday through Friday, 6-10am, on 107.7 The Bone. Get your Rock N Roll Fix at: 1077thebone.com Follow 107.7 The Bone on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and TikTok. Follow 107.7 The Bone on Apple, Spotify or Amazon Music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's podcast, Pat Cobe, senior menu editor of Restaurant Business, and Bret Thorn, senior food & beverage editor of Nation's Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, share highlights from their recent eating and drinking excursions. Both editors attended a media preview of Taco Bell's chef-created Crunchwrap Supremes. The chain tapped three emerging chefs to come up with variations of this wildly popular menu item, and the results included Indian and Thai versions as well as a Southwest-style hot chicken.  Bret also attended a Cava event at a country western bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to celebrate the launch of the fast casual's garlic ranch pita chips. The tie-in between ranch as a flavor and “ranch” as an icon of the American West was a little shaky, but Bret enjoyed the new chips and some ranch water cocktails.  Australian coffee café Bluestone Lane was also a recent stop on Bret's itinerary. It's known for its personalized service, and he reported that he did get extra-special attention along with his flat white. And Pat took a trip to Cape Cod and treated herself to a lobster roll done in the Connecticut style—hot and toasty with lots of melted butter. She also enjoyed a New England specialty: fried clam bellies. Speaking of clams, we share a conversation with Sammy Monsour, chef at Joyce Soul & Sea in L.A. and an ambassador for Food for Climate League, where he is promoting sustainable bivalves like clams as well as sea vegetables. October is National Seafood Month, and Monsour describes how he sources and prepares fresh seaweed, sea lettuces and mussels at his restaurant. He also talks about his advocacy work with the Monterey Bay Aquarium and other nonprofits to help chefs and consumers make smarter choices when it comes to farm-raised and wild-caught seafood.

Today's podcast is a gastronomic treat. I'm talking with Chef William Dissen, James Beard Award-winning chef and owner of the restaurant, The Marketplace, located in Asheville, North Carolina. William is the founder of four award winning restaurants and draws inspiration from traveling the world, creating dishes that tell a story, surprising guests with inventive food preservation techniques, and bringing classic dishes with explosive flavors to life. He published a debut cookbook in 2024 titled Thoughtful Cooking - Recipes Rooted in the New South. Food and Wine Magazine recognized it as the best spring cookbook and praised how he takes readers on a culinary journey organized by the four seasons of Appalachia's most sought-after ingredients. William also enjoys the fame of being the first and only chef to beat Gordon Ramsay in a cook off on NatGeo TV's Gordon Ramsay Uncharted Smoky Mountains. Interview Summary Will, you were early to the farm to table local foods concept. Some years ago, when I dined at your restaurant, the Marketplace, I liked the philosophy, not to mention the food, would you please tell us what led you down this road? You know, I'm originally from West Virginia, from the Appalachian Mountains, and my grandparents were, were farmers that lived in very rural parts of the state. I grew up in suburbia in the capital of Charleston, West Virginia, but spent a lot of my weekends on their farm. And they very much lived the Appalachian mentality and culture of farming, of putting things up for the year. You know, they canned and pickled and preserved and fermented and dehydrated, and they foraged and they had honeybees to pollinate their garden. They irrigated with fresh spring water and things that I think now in 2024, hipster DIY trends that people are saying they're doing in bigger cities. But these are things my grandparents were doing to sustain themselves. And I'd say that those ideas and ideals imprinted upon me about not just sustainability and how to treat the earth, but also about how to make food delicious because great food starts fresh. And from this initial exposure to food customs of your youth what led you to being a chef? You know I think in those hot sweaty August days, as they say up in the holler of my grandparents' farm, we'd sit in the front porch and shuck corn and string beans. I really kind of kindled a love affair with food. One of my first jobs I had, I was a newspaper delivery boy and shortly after that I was, you know, trying to hustle to make some more money. And I ended up washing dishes at a local country club. And I think a very similar story for a lot of chefs, one day the garde manger cook or the salad and sandwich cook called out. And the chef said can you make sandwiches and salads? And I thought, sure, I can do that. And haven't really looked back since. You've been a chef at many fine restaurants in major cities. What led you to Asheville, North Carolina in particular? After I left West Virginia, I lived all over the place. I was in New York and California and South Carolina and ended up back here where I'm now in Asheville where I have my restaurant, The Marketplace. And one of the things that really stood out to me was the really beautiful region. National Geographic has voted it time and time again as one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. It's actually a temperate rainforest. There are species of wild edible greens and medicinal greens. There are species of lizards and snakes and things that you only find here in this region. It's not just beautiful. It's also a really thriving ecosystem. Terms like intentional, mindful, and in your case, thoughtful - it's in the title of your book - can be applied to cooking and eating. What does it mean to you? I'd say in general, it's going back to what I mentioned about my grandparents. And really focusing on being present but also planning ahead. I feel like in this day and age, we're so connected to computers and phones and social media that we've kind of got disconnected from our food system. People say, well, you know, technology is driving the world and we need to be logged in to be able to stay relevant. And I don't disagree with that, but I feel as our society is doing that, we are losing touch with nature. And if you go back one generation, two generations and ask anyone, their grandparents, I'm sure grew a garden. Or were farmers, and they probably went through acts of preservation because there weren't Whole Foods in every corner. It wasn't Amazon delivery. They had to plan ahead, and to be in touch with the time of year enables them to sustain themselves and their families. And certainly, we're fortunate now in 2024 to not have to think that way all the time, but I do think there's a lot of value into being a little more thoughtful about the world around us. And I think that's really what I want to try to show people with my book, Thoughtful Cooking, is that connecting yourself to the food system enables us to connect ourselves to the environment. Enables to connect ourselves to our local economy, to our community, and to be reconnected with those that make our food. And I think that's an important thing that a lot of us are missing in this day and age. Please tell us more. What does thoughtful cooking look like in action? I think thoughtful cooking is kind of multifaceted, right? I think it's being aware of what's in season. Here we are in August and in the Carolinas. What's in season this time of year, right? We have tomatoes and peppers and corn and okra, and we have all these different things that are uniquely delicious and in season. But it's a conversation when I talk about local food and talk about sustainability. I ask people, it's a very cliche question: when would you like to eat a tomato? July? August? Or January, February. And people say, 'Oh, well, of course, July or August. That's when the tomatoes are delicious and they're bright in color and they're ripe and they're juicy and sweet.' And I think those are the things that we're not being as thoughtful about nowadays. About where our food comes from and why things are in season. So, I think that's one aspect of it. Another aspect of it is it's just taking the time to be mindful of the world around us. I think we're all moving so fast that I want people to be able to slow down and enjoy cooking. Cooking as a father of two, running many businesses, I joke with my kids it feels like a chopped competition in my kitchen. Some days when I open the fridge and I've got 30 minutes to make dinner for a couple hangry kids. But also taking the time to enjoy cooking. I think there's something to be said about slow food and taking the time to cook in your kitchen, open a bottle of wine, turn the music up. Actually connect with people around you rather than just staring and scrolling on your phone. I think it's a way to really bring people together. And then the other, the other facet of it is, thoughtful cooking is that the way we choose to eat really creates an opportunity to vote with our forks. That there's a lot of advocacy and sustainability you can do just in taking the time to think about where your food comes from. I can so relate to what you're saying. Not too far from where I live in Durham, North Carolina, there's an unbelievably wonderful farmers market. The state farmers market in Raleigh, which I imagine you've been at, been to one time or another. But what a pleasure it is to go there when the strawberries are just coming into season and then the blueberries and then the peaches and then the apples. Not to mention all the vegetables. And we just this weekend had guests and made a corn and tomato salad with all these wonderful things that were there. It just felt that there's something special about making it when you've gone to buy the ingredients from a farmer who grew them. And you're right, everything, every part of the experience is better doing that. How in the restaurant do you try to accomplish getting people closer to the food and more thoughtful about it? At our flagship restaurant, The Marketplace in Asheville, the whole premise is local food sustainability. I really like to show that we can create a sustainable business that can last the test of time. And I think we have, as we're celebrating our 45th year this year in 2024. But for me it's taken the time to meet the makers. The artisans who are making cheeses or types of charcuterie. Dairy farmers, vegetable farmers, livestock farmers, fishermen. And taking the time to talk to them about what they do to be a little more thoughtful and inquisitive about how we're eating. Doesn't necessarily mean that we're all eating healthy food all the time, right? But understanding how they're taking care of it. As you really dive into the food system, there's a lot of things that if you look at what's happening behind the scenes in some of these big, bigger commercial commodity farms - you may not like about people are being treated that are growing the livestock or the vegetables. About how they're treading on the environment in a non-sustainable way. And then also, what's going into the product that's going into your body? Are they putting hormones on or different types of spray or whatnot, you know, to cut the chemicals that could affect your body in the long run. And I know I'm not a crazy health nut, but I want to make sure that, when I'm eating clean, I feel good. And I think a lot of it too I was very fortunate after I did undergraduate studies at West Virginia university, I went on to the culinary Institute of America for culinary degree. And I took a wine course there. It really imprinted on me about viticulture with how they grow grapes. They study this thing called a Brix level, which is the sugar level in a grape. They use this fancy electronic device called a mass spectrometer that measures the sugar content in a grape. And so, the vintners go around their farms, and test the grapes as they are approaching ripeness. They wait to pull them off the vine until the grapes reach that perfect ripeness because the grapes are higher in sugar. They're naturally sweeter. They're going to ferment into more delicious wine, but every fruit and vegetables has a Brix level. So if we're able to really be in touch with, with nature, with the time of year, when vegetables and fruits are ripe, they're naturally going to taste better. The vegetables are going to be bright in color heavy for their size because they're naturally ripe and sweet and they're just going to taste better. I don't know about you, but that doesn't necessarily make me feel like I'm a health nut. But it makes me feel like I'm in search of great flavor. Well, it shows how much you appreciate good food and how important good food can be for the way we feel about ourselves. Obviously for the environment and things. You know, I've often thought it would be a wonderful experience to go to a restaurant and have a meal, but before the meal, be able to interact with the farmer. The farmer comes in and talks about whatever she or he has contributed to that particular meal and how the food was created and what their relationship is to the land and whatever practices they use. You get those things outside of a restaurant. But I've always thought it'd be really interesting in a restaurant to do that kind of thing. Maybe that's something you've already done. We've definitely hosted a number of farm dinners. I actually have one coming up. There's a group out of Santa Cruz, California called Outstanding in the Field. This will be our eighth dinner we've done with them over the years. But we will do a white tablecloth dinner in the middle of a farm field for 200 people and cook over a wood fire. And you know, the hogs and the sheep are grazing the pasture beside it. And the vegetable garden is in other pasture over. And for a lot of people, they've never stepped foot on a farm. And it's a really transcending experience. I think the answer to this is pretty obviously yes. But it seems like today's youth, like I think about students that I teach in college, are so much more interested in the story of their food than people were just a generation or two ago. But I think I, when I grew up, all we cared about was that we had food. And the, you know, the better it tasted, which basically meant how much it was processed and how much sugar and things it had in it. That was really about all we knew. But now people are asking a whole different level of questions about where their food came from. Do you see opportunities for working with children to help maximize that? I do, yes. There's an organization that I've been on the board for a long time locally called the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. They have a subsidiary called Growing Minds Program. And it works to put healthy local food into schools and to teach children about the opportunity to healthy and eat fresh. I think it's a great thing. I do a lot of food advocacy work as well on Capitol Hill where I go and lobby for different food policy. I've done that at Capitol Hill, you know, and internationally as well. I helped create the Chef's Manifesto for the UN's World Food Policy. And I spoke at a number of conferences around the world about it. But it starts with children, right? If we're able to teach them about eating healthy and eating local, it's going to be something that's ingrained in them forever. And about local food, I feel like a lot of people say, 'Oh, well, shopping at the farmers market, like that's only for the 1%.' And I feel like I find a lot of great deals in the market. But a lot of farmers markets nowadays, because of different food policy and food advocacy, they have things even with SNAP benefits that they'll do two for one. So, you can really get some great deals at the market as well. You mentioned you've done some advocacy activity in Washington arguing for certain policies, what kind of policies have you been involved with? Given that we're in a presidential election year, I always like to tell people I don't really like politics very much, but I really like policy. Because policy is where you can take action and make change. I've done a lot of advocacy work advocating for things like the Magnuson Stevens Act, which provides federal fishery management and sustainability ratings for different species of seafood. I, also worked on the Childhood Nutrition Reauthorization Act, which was to add more funds to school lunches for children. Farm bill. Gosh, I've done so many different things. It's good to get out there. Our politicians get bombarded with different bills and lobbying groups all the time. But I think when they see somebody like myself, I'm a chef, I'm an employer, business owner, real estate owner, it's different than maybe your standard blue suit lobbyists. A lot of times take the time to listen. And many of them come in and eat at our restaurants. So, it's an opportunity to really try to direct change and hopefully when they go to vote for these various bills, they think about the opportunity that they've had to meet with constituents like myself. And hopefully they remember to do the right thing when they place their vote. You also show how many ways there are to interact with the food system. And ways to try to make improvements, and the scope of your activity is really pretty impressive. So, let's loop back to your book. In your book, you talk about, again in the title, you talk about the New South. What is the New South? I think a lot of people think of Southern food as shrimp and grits and gumbo and very heavy, rich country cooking. There's a lot of African American influence from the days of slavery. And recipes, ingredients that were brought over during slavery from West Africa, and traditions that arose in Southern cooking from those times. Like everywhere else in the world, the South is evolving and it's one of the most popular places for people to move to within our country, the United States. And we're starting to see this evolution of Southern food, right? It's not just this kind of typical stick to your ribs, Southern cooking anymore. We're starting to see other cultures come in. There's Indian culture, African American culture, Asian cultures that are coming in and they're taking these traditions of Southern food and local food, but then adding their flavors to it. And to me, it's a really exciting time because I'm biased, I love Southern food. I love shrimp and grits. I love these different dishes that are so wonderful. But I love when somebody comes in and they take a recipe, and they add their own touch to it and they tweak it. Because to me, that's, that's adding to our heritage as Southerners. And so, for me, recipes rooted in the New South is this evolution that we're, we're taking Southern food on. If you wouldn't mind, give us some examples of some of the recipes that are in your book? I have a number of dishes that I think are really exciting. One of my favorites: I have a red wine braised beef short rib. Serving that with a chili cumin sauce and then a blue cheese and green apple coleslaw. So, it's kind of taking this idea of, you know, of beef and coleslaw, but kind of adding in some other flavors from other cultures. You know, like within that there's a lot of kind of Hispanic flavors as well. I loved looking through the recipes in your book. And I don't think there was one that I looked at where I wasn't surprised by some ingredient that I didn't expect. Or putting things together in unique ways. The book strikes me as being highly creative. I can just imagine how much work was involved in putting that book together and how long it took. It must sort of be the culmination of a lifetime of work, so congratulations for doing that. Well, thank you. I think as I mentioned before about the other work I do outside the restaurant. I didn't just want to write a Marketplace restaurant cookbook. I wanted to write a cookbook that talks about, you know, the power of food and the philosophy behind it. But then also have some delicious and creative recipes in there that can be inspiring to folks as well. BIO William Stark Dissen is a renowned chef, author, culinary diplomat, restaurateur, and early pioneer of the farm-to-table movement in Asheville, North Carolina, and surrounding regions. His titles also include Seafood Watch Ambassador to The Monterey Bay Aquarium in California, and Official Ambassador for Le Creuset and Mountain Valley Spring Water. Named Fortune Magazine's “Green Chef of the Year” two years in a row, William's endeavors in sustainable food and dining, coupled with his passion for foraging and fly-fishing, often take him from the kitchen, into the mountain streams and peaks of the Southeastern, United States, Appalachian region, and beyond. William's efforts to uplift the principles of food sustainability in his restaurant and network of vendors and suppliers, has not gone unnoticed. It caught the eye of Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay, who featured Asheville on NatGeo TV's, “Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, Smoky Mountains.” The hour-long episode featured William touring Ramsay through the forest and rivers of Western North Carolina and concluded with the two chefs competing in a peer-reviewed cook-off. William beat Ramsay for the first and only time in the show's three seasons. Through this experience, Gordon Ramsay named William, “The Most Sustainable Chef on the Planet!” A career in the culinary arts led Dissen to become an advocate for food policy on Capitol Hill starting in 2010, where he's lobbied to Congress about the importance of passing legislation, such as The Farm Bill, The Childhood Nutrition Reauthorization Act, and The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The Barack Obama administration lauded William as a “White House Champion of Change for Sustainable Seafood” for his work to create healthier oceans. He also serves in the American Chefs Corps in the U.S. State Department, which sees him traveling around the world to promote American food culture and sustainability practices.  

Do you know where your seafood comes from? Is wild-caught or farmed fish better? It's a lot more complicated than you think. Seafood Watch, a program born out of the renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium, this episode unravels the complexities of making informed seafood choices and underscores the critical importance of knowing your food's origins. Key topics: How to identify sustainable seafood species based on your location Understanding the differences between wild-caught and farmed seafood Decoding fishing practices and their environmental impacts Tools and resources provided by Seafood Watch for conscious consumers Explore how Seafood Watch empowers individuals to make environmentally responsible seafood choices in order to ensure that we are able to continue to support the ecosystems and eat responsibly. Check them out here: https://www.seafoodwatch.org/ Check out the Monterey Bay Aquarium here: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/

In this episode, we dive deep into the captivating adventures of Cherie Bélanger, our esteemed LGBT+ Outdoors Ambassador Program Manager, as she explores the breathtaking landscapes of New Hampshire. Cherie's journey isn't just about scaling mountains or traversing trails; it's a testament to the power of resilience and authenticity in the great outdoors. From discovering her love for the wilderness to her role as a trailblazer for inclusivity in outdoor spaces, Cherie's story inspires listeners to embrace their true selves and find solace in nature's embrace.Tune in as Cherie shares her insights, challenges, and triumphs, reminding us all that the outdoors are for everyone, regardless of identity or background. Join us on this voyage as we celebrate Cherie's unwavering passion for adventure and her dedication to fostering a more inclusive outdoor community.Host:  Justin YoderGuest: Cherie BelangerTo help support this podcast and the mission of LGBT+ Outdoors, join The LGBT+ Outdoors Trailblazers Society for perks and bonus episodes.Join our main Facebook group to get connected!This episode is brought to you by LGBT+ Outdoors Podcast's incredible sponsors, Spacious Skies Campgrounds, and Monterey Bay Aquarium.

A mile under the ocean, we get to watch an octopus perform a heroic act of heart and determination.First aired back in 2020, this episode follows the story of an octopus living one mile under the ocean as she performs a heroic act of heart and determination.In 2007, Bruce Robison's robot submarine stumbled across an octopus settling in to brood her eggs. It seemed like a small moment. But as he went back to visit her, month after month, what began as a simple act of motherhood became a heroic feat that has never been equaled by any known species on Earth. This episode was reported and produced by Annie McEwen. Special thanks to Kim Fulton-Bennett and Rob Sherlock at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Support Radiolab today at Radiolab.org/donate.  If you need more ocean in your life, check out the incredible Monterey Bay Aquarium live cams (especially the jellies!): www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-camsHere's a pic of Octomom sitting on her eggs (© 2007 MBARI), Nov. 1, 2007. We have some exciting news! In the “Zoozve” episode, Radiolab named its first-ever quasi-moon, and now it's your turn! Radiolab has teamed up with The International Astronomical Union to launch a global naming contest for one of Earth's quasi-moons. This is your chance to make your mark on the heavens. Submit your name ideas now through September, or vote on your favorites starting in November: https://radiolab.org/moonSign-up for our newsletter!! It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Sign up (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)!Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today.Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org.Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Science Sandbox, a Simons Foundation Initiative, and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

In out first-ever LIVE attempt, we recorded this episode at LGBT Outdoorfest 2024 at the Colorado State University Mountain Campus -- in the Rocky Mountains.The conversation revolves around the LGBT Outdoorfest 2024, highlighting its purpose as a queer summer camp for adults, the various activities and workshops available, and the personal connections formed among participants. The discussion emphasizes the importance of community, pushing comfort zones, and the significance of the outdoors in fostering mental peace. The speakers share their experiences, the growth of the event, and the future vision for inclusivity and diversity within the outdoor space.Host:  Justin YoderGuests:Josh McNabbKayley OlsonDeeJay JohannessenCheck out DeeJay's organization!Help support this podcast and the LGBT Outdoors mission by joining The Trailblazers Society.To learn more about LGBT Outdoors, visit our website.This episode is brought to you by LGBT Outdoors Podcast's incredible sponsors, Spacious Skies Campgrounds, and Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Cindy Pawlcyn, a pioneer in the development of wine country cuisine, is the owner of Napa Valley's legendary restaurant Mustards Grill. Since Mustards opened in 1983, Pawlcyn has been involved in the creation of many heralded restaurants in the greater San Francisco Bay Area including Fog City Diner, Bix, Roti, Betelnut, Buckeye Roadhouse, Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen, Go Fish, Cindy's Waterfront at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Mustards Grill-SFO.   Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Pawlcyn grew up in an accomplished culinary family where garden fresh ingredients were an integral part of every meal and suppertime was always family time. “My parents raised me to appreciate good cooking,” she fondly says of her mother and father.  At 13, Pawlcyn was working at a local cooking school and equipment store and helping in her mother's kitchen. She ran a catering business through high school, and went on to earn a degree in hotel and restaurant management from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She further augmented her formal training by taking courses at Le Cordon Bleu and La Varenne in Paris.  Pawlcyn began her career in the kitchen of the Pump Room in Chicago. She went on to cook in various other esteemed restaurants in both Chicago and Minneapolis before moving to California in 1979 to take a job at McArthur Park in San Francisco. In her first experience in a Northern California kitchen, Pawlcyn gained valuable insights into the region's unique food culture.  Pawlcyn entered Napa Valley's burgeoning restaurant culture as the opening chef at Meadowood in St. Helena and from there joined Bruce LeFavour at his acclaimed Rose et LeFavour. Armed with extensive kitchen leadership and regional culinary expertise, she successfully launched Mustards Grill in 1983, her now landmark and legendary restaurant.  With over 40 years of experience working and living in the Napa Valley, Pawlycn remains intimately involved in the kitchen operations of Mustards Grill, which features its own culinary garden that supplements the locally sourced produce used in many of her dishes. Pawlcyn's commitment to seasonal inspiration and the use of the region's bountiful harvests continue to play a major role in the food coming out of her kitchen. “My father had a green thumb and he taught me a lot about growing produce and instilled a love for fresh flavors,” she says. “Everywhere I have lived, I have had a garden, whether it was a window box of herbs when I lived in Chicago or the large garden at my house. I feel it's important for freshness and flavor and it brings people closer to their food.” 

Dateline: August 23, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with the usual recap of my life. I'm playing a show. Yay! We then get into our headline story for the week, which is a tough one about an accredited facility in New Zealand that has a lot of former and current keepers speaking out about problems there. Then it's time for births, featuring a snow leopard at the Toledo Zoo, puffins at Monterey Bay Aquarium, a new fennec fox at Idaho Falls Zoo, and the first ever okapi born at Yokohama Zoo!We also say goodbye to some incredible animals. It starts with two red pandas, but then we go to Ren Howell to tell us about a truly amazing penguin that has passed away. We also say goodbye to one of the rarest animals in human care, an elephant seal at Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium. Other obituaries include animals at Edmonton Valley Zoo, Tulsa Zoo, and ABQ BioPark.  We then move on to our other Zoo News stories.  We discuss the current viral video of a woman enticing a tiger. Then we look at the top ten zoos in the US according to Newsweek. Additional stories from Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, the Cincinnati Zoo, and the Louisville Zoo follow. In Conservation News, we talk about a new species being protected by Aussie Ark, an oil spill in South Africa, and an incredibly innovative conservation strategy being proposed by the Smithsonian Institute. In Other News, we talk about a cruise ship for dogs, lobsters of rare colors, and Yo-Yo Ma, as one would expect.  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  www.rossifari.com  patreon.com/rossifari  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod on TikTokOne Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast Scientists, researchers, and community leaders discuss projects and progress in the IRL.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Wild Times: Wildlife EducationDiscover thrilling wildlife encounters, mysterious animals tales, and daring expeditions!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Hosted by Graniterock's accounts payable manager Abbie Gordon, we get the scoop on plans for the Company's 125-year birthday party taking place Feb. 22, 2025. Donita Granado from the materials sales team and HR's Manny Garcia join the show for a look into what to expect for our 125th celebration at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Donita sheds light on hotel rooms secured, including room blocks at the Marriott Monterey and Monterey Plaza Hotel. Plus, with shuttle services from other hotels, team members can arrive stress-free.Manny ramps up the excitement by revealing the fun elements in store, including photo booths, a 360 video booth with playful props and a roving photographer to capture the party's candid moments. Got questions? Email the celebration team at 125team@graniterock.com and stay tuned for our final podcast in December. A huge thanks to Donita and Manny for their willingness to jump on the microphone!

Adam Nash is a long-time Silicon Valley executive, investor and advisor. He was the President and CEO of Wealthfront, a Product executive at Dropbox and LinkedIn, and teaches a course on personal finance for engineers at Stanford. He is currently the co-founder and CEO of Daffy, the donor-advised fund for you and a champion of charitable giving. In addition to his long and successful career he's also a husband and the father of four kids! In our conversation today we discussed:* How to raise financially literate kids* How to think about the question of “am I financially ready for children” and is that the right question* How to teach your kids about charitable giving and philanthropy* The challenges of starting a company as a parent* The concept of “super powers” at work and at home* How to talk about money with your wife and kids* How to do financial planning in your household—Where to find Adam Nash* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamnash/* X: https://x.com/adamnashWhere to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:41] Welcome[2:47] How did you develop your passion for finance?[5:31] When are you financially ready for children?[12:05] Was financial literacy part of childhood?[14:55] Kids ages and background[15:25] Decision to start a family[18:26] Guardrails[23:35] Conversation with partner about startup[27:12] Concept of superpowers[31:56] Advice to younger Adam[35:49] Advice to ignore[38:53] How do you build financially literate children?[44:09] What is a DAF?[51:18] Your family's philanthropy & impact[53:51] Financial review[57:27] Financial apps[58:48] Mistake as a dad[1:03:57] Rapid fire—Show references:Daffy: https://www.daffy.org/Wealthfront: https://www.wealthfront.com/Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/homeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/Stanford: https://www.stanford.edu/Quicken: https://www.quicken.com/Steve Jobs: https://www.britannica.com/money/Steve-JobsDonorsChoose: https://www.donorschoose.org/Greenlight: https://greenlight.com/Monterey Bay Aquarium: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/Acorns: https://www.acorns.com/Plenty: https://www.withplenty.com/Apple watch: https://www.apple.com/watch/Jewish Community Center: https://jcca.org/Cars: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0317219/Animal House: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077975/Back To School: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090685/Real Genius: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089886/Star Wars: https://www.starwars.com/filmsBack To The Future: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088763/Toyota Sienna: https://www.toyota.com/sienna/Honda Odyssey: https://automobiles.honda.com/odyssey—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com

How can museums and cultural institutions become more inclusive and welcoming for all visitors? Join us as we explore this vital question with Beth Redmond-Jones, VP of Exhibitions at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and editor & contributing author of Welcoming Museum Visitors with Unapparent Disabilities. With over 30 years of experience at leading institutions like the San Diego Natural History Museum and the Smithsonian's National Zoo, Beth shares her insights on designing exhibits that inspire and connect with diverse audiences.Tune in to the episode and learn how universal design can create environments that cater to the needs of all visitors, highlighting the continuous journey toward accessibility and inclusivity.Produced by Lorem Ipsum.Show Notes:Beth Redmond-JonesMonterey Bay AquariumWelcoming Museum Visitors with Unapparent DisabilitiesInto the Deep | Exhibition | Monterey Bay AquariumHeureka Goes CrazyIf you have any comments, suggestions or questions about the show please send an email to ask@loremipsumcorp.com.A transcript of this episode can be found at loremipsumcorp.com/matters-of-experience.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium in California runs Seafood Watch, a conservation program that rates sustainability of fishing and aquaculture all over the world. It looked at the salmon farming industry in this province and gave it a big, red "AVOID" rating. Erin Hudson is the program director at Seafood Watch.

Hello Listeners! We know that we already uploaded Mr.Justin's interview about the deep sea, but we also interviewed Mr.Tommy from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, in California, to see if we could gain any more information about the deep sea. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you are interested in reading the children's book Mr.Tommy wrote, called "Blobert's Ocean Adventure", here is the amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Blobberts-Ocean-Adventure-Bret-Grasse/dp/0578724456 We highly recommend you read it! Bye, Riya

In this episode, host Justin Yoder interviews Anton Yupangco, an avid fly fisherman and architect based in Los Angeles. Anton shares his journey into fly fishing, the challenges he faced as a gay man in the outdoors, and the joy he finds in the sport. Host Justin YoderConnect with Anton:  Anton YupangcoHelp support this podcast and the LGBT Outdoors mission by joining our Patreon.To learn more about LGBT Outdoors, visit our website.This episode is brought to you by LGBT Outdoors Podcast's incredible sponsors, Spacious Skies Campgrounds, and Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Our short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 23. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be! Read the show notes and find the full episode here: https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/023-deep-aquaria   Can we safely bring deep-sea organisms to the surface and keep them alive? Certain species, such as the giant isopods and giant Japanese spider crabs have been kept in aquaria in the past but the number of animals we can maintain long-term is quite small. The Monterey Bay Aquarium's new Into the Deep exhibition has succeeded in keeping animals never before put on public display, some are even new to science. Not only that, but they have even had some success in getting them to reproduce! Figuring out what conditions these animals need and observing them over long periods will allow us to learn huge amounts about animals we usually only get a glimpse of. We talk with aquarists Ellen Umeda and Michelle Kaiser and life-support engineer Brian Maurer about the years of work that went into keeping these animals and giving the public a very personal deep-sea experience.   Check out our podcast merch! Which now includes Alan's beloved apron.   Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or you own tales from the high seas on: podcast@armatusoceanic.com   We are also on Twitter: @DeepSeaPod, @ArmatusO Facebook: ArmatusOceanic Instagram: @deepsea_podcast, @armatusoceanic   Links Into the Deep: Aquarium YouTube Channel Online exhibition Deep-sea adaptation story with video Bioluminescence story with video Animal information story Exhibition development with life support diagram   Credits Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel Logo image - The Deep-Sea Podcast PRESSURISED Logo Edited by - Georgia Wells

In this special episode, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the iconic Monterey Bay Aquarium, famously featured in Disney's "Finding Dory." We are thrilled to have Corbett Nash, the Seafood Watch Outreach Manager, as our guest. Corbett will share valuable insights into the Seafood Watch program, guiding you on how to make informed and sustainable choices when purchasing fish. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on preserving our oceans and making a positive impact on marine life. Don't miss it!

Choosing seafood that is both good for you and good for the planet can be a mind-boggling experience. Luckily The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch is here to help. They carefully evaluate fishing practices and simplify choices as either Green (Best Choice), Yellow (Good Alternative) or Red (Avoid). In this episode, Seafood Watch's Program Director Erin Hudson talks about why it's important to choose sustainable seafood, and how to make the smartest choices without stressing about it. The Monterey Bay Aquarium launched Seafood Watch in 1999 to help people navigate purchasing sustainable seafood through seafood ratings and tools like pocket guides. The program and its scope have grown over the past 25 years. Today, their science-based assessments are a primary resource for understanding sustainable seafood around the world. They also work to transform how seafood is fished and farmed through partnerships with businesses, governments, other NGOs, and producer groups so that people and the planet can thrive now and in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lyla shares her journey of self-discovery, sobriety, and love for the outdoors. Growing up in a community where LGBTQ+ rights were not discussed, Lyla struggled to identify her feelings. It wasn't until she got sober and embraced her gender transition that she found the capacity and resources to step into her authenticity. Lyla's love for the outdoors blossomed after her sobriety, and she embarked on through hikes, including the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail. She became the first known openly trans woman to complete the Triple Crown. Lyla also created her own route, the Divide to Crest route, connecting various trails and routes. She shares insights into her gear, pack weight, resupplies, and food choices while on the trail. Lyla shares her experience as a queer and trans through-hiker, discussing topics such as affordable backpacking food, handling water situations, and the importance of gender presentation in the outdoors. Host Justin Yoder Co-host Patrick Thompson Connect with Lyla:  Lyla HarrodHelp support this podcast and the LGBT Outdoors mission by joining our Patreon.To learn more about LGBT Outdoors, visit our website.This episode is brought to you by LGBT Outdoors Podcast's incredible sponsors, Spacious Skies Campgrounds, and Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Visiting snow leopards in their natural habitat or hanging with penguins in Antarctica is a life-changing way to engage with nature but it's not within the grasp of most people. So how can we leverage technology to offer that exposure and foster empathy for wildlife conservation? My guest today, Gautam Shah, figured out a way to combine his passion with entrepreneurship to connect people with wildlife in fun, unique ways. Today we talk about why public engagement with wildlife is so important, and how using games can be more effective than current conservation tactics. Gautam shares some very cool examples of work they've done with partners such as Adidas and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. We talk about empathy vs. caring, how "behavior change" is not the primary goal of this work, and why many current conservation messages can derail efforts to engage everyday people by not having empathy for them. Toward the end, he candidly discusses the challenges entrepreneurs face to balance purpose with profit and the hard choices that one has to make to keep the organization alive and sustainable for the long haul. To access the episode transcript, please click on the episode title at www.TheEmpathyEdge.com Key Takeaways:If everyone had the opportunity to sit with an endangered animal, how many people would it change in favor of the planet? Though that's not possible, there are ways people can engage individually in the change. Compassion is empathy in action. Empathetic people don't suffer from a lack of caring, but often from not knowing how to take action. Internet of Elephants is using modern, creative ways to engage people in the story of conservation and making the stories told by the data gathered on the animals personal. They are making the stories of these animals personal to the individual. "It's a holistic process of thinking about the person and understanding their life before you can have any opportunity to think that you can introduce empathy for animals that might be very, very far away." — Gautam ShahEpisode References: FathomVerse: https://www.fathomverse.game/ About Gautam Shah, Founder, Internet of Elephants, National Geographic and TED fellowGautam is the founder of Internet of Elephants, a social enterprise that develops groundbreaking digital tools to engage people with wildlife. He believes that engaging the public with nature and its conservation is the most important thing we can do for the long-term health of the planet and that we need to find modern mediums to tell stories and foster that engagement. Video games are the defining media of our time, so Internet of Elephants tells nature and wildlife stories through thoughtful combinations of mobile games, augmented reality, and data visualizations that use GPS and other data gathered about animals and the planet. In doing so, they hope to catalyze whole new approaches to engaging the public with wildlife. Gautam is both a National Geographic and TED Fellow.Connect with Gautam Shah: Internet of Elephants: http://internetofelephants.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/internetofelephants/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ioelephants Join the community and discover what empathy can do for you: http://red-slice.comPRE-SALE SPECIAL! Pre-order 1 to 99 copies of Maria's new book, The Empathy Dilemma for your leaders, exec team, (or yourself?!) and GET 30%! https://bit.ly/TEDSpecialPresale Offer ends August 27, 2024! Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria and her work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaX: @redsliceFacebook: Red SliceThreads: @redslicemaria

Passion for your work can give you energy to do more than you ever dreamed you'd have time for. That's the case for William Dissen, chef of The Market Place in Asheville, NC, which this year, its 45th in operation, was named a semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation. William began honing his skills through study at the Culinary Institute of America and in various kitchens, including the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia, and the beloved but now closed Cypress in Charleston, SC. In addition to another restaurant venture, Billy D's Fried Chicken, he has a big life outside the kitchen as well. He's a member of the U.S. State Department's American Chefs Corps, a “Seafood Watch Ambassador” for the Monterey Bay Aquarium, on the board of the University of South Carolina's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, and now, a cookbook author with Thoughtful Cooking: Recipes Rooted in the New South. Granted, it's an unusual title for a man who always seems on the go, but because of his style of cooking, he's always looking to nature and the seasons, which tell him to slow down and notice. It's a practice he actively cultivates. Take one bite of his food, and that's evident -- there's a point of view and a grounded ethos behind every dish.

It's trivia time!   We're bringing back some of your favorite LGBT Outdoors Trivia players and also introducing some fresh talent into the mix.    We're asking trivia questions related to the great outdoors and the LGBTQ+ world.  A lighthearted, goofy round of 10 trivia questions on public lands, wildlife, recreation, LGBTQ+ history, and conservation.   How do you stack up?Boring Host:  Patrick ThompsonPlayers:Justin YoderCherie BelangerEsther BourassaRobyn TackittChase CarterTo help support this podcast and the mission of LGBT Outdoors, join our Patreon for perks and bonus episodes.Join our main Facebook group to get connected!This episode is brought to you by LGBT Outdoors Podcast's incredible sponsors, Spacious Skies Campgrounds, and Monterey Bay Aquarium.Trivia:  (SPOILERS BELOW)1) https://www.pcta.org/about-us/media/media-fact-sheet2) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocodile3) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Brown4) https://ourworldindata.org/deforestation  5) https://www.wjhl.com/news/regional/tennessee/americas-oldest-cave-art-discovered-in-tennessee-dates-back-6000-years6) https://www.wilderness.org/articles/article/blm-lands-faqs7) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_condor8) https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2016/summer/lavender.html9) https://www.fws.gov/law/endangered-species-act 10) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bouldering

Dateline: May 3, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  Our Headline Story of the Week involves another viral video, but one that didn't create as much of a stink as some of the other ones we've talked about lately! Woodland Park Zoo handled the whole thing beautifully, which I love to see. We then get to our births for the week, which include exciting additions at the Dallas Zoo, the Birmingham Zoo, the National Zoo in Australia, the Denver Zoo, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and then a huge update on the red wolf pup population featuring births at the Museum of Life and Science, the North Carolina Zoo, and the Trevor Zoo! We say goodbye to some beloved animals including Betty the albino striped skunk at ZooAmerica and Sheldon, a North American river otter who lived at the Virginia Aquarium. We then move on to our other Zoo News stories, including information about the new giant pandas joining the San Diego Zoo, some amazing conservation work done by the Philadelphia Zoo, education programs at the Jacksonville Zoo, a hippo story worthy of a soap opera, incredible veterinary work being done at Sunset Zoo, conservation work by the Oakland Zoo, Aquarium of the Pacific and the Monterey Bay Aquarium teaming up to help sea otters in a unique way, a new (and exciting) animal at the National Aquarium, and a webcam that will make you very excited! We skip Conservation News this week because I'm exhausted and needed to for my mental health! In Other News, we talk about some animals that are pets but shouldn't be, and one that is a pet and should be! BINTURONG CONSERVATION LINKS:@ABConservation on Instagramhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558416370443 - Link to the Fundraiser abconservation.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

Roughly 196 million tons of fish were harvested in 2020, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The organization also notes that the number of overfished stocks worldwide has tripled in the last century. All of this overfishing has led to the decline of entire species, like Atlantic cod. Enter the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch. It and other free guides give consumers an overview of the world of fish and seafood, helping people to figure out the most sustainable fish available to them. With the help of Life Kit's Clare Marie Schneider, we figure out how to make informed decisions about what we eating – whether that's at a restaurant or the local supermarket.Check out more from Life Kit on sustainable seafood.Have questions or comments for us to consider for a future episode? Email us at shortwave@npr.org — we'd love to hear from you!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

To celebrate Earth Day (which is 71% ocean) we're speaking with Margaret Spring, Chief conservation and science officer for the world -famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, in California.  Before coming to the aquarium Margaret was an environmental attorney and a leader at NOAA. Today she oversees the aquarium's science policy work including on plastic pollution, its Seafood Watch sustainable seafood program and much of the deep ocean research conducted at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute in Moss Landing. So, let's take a deep dive into what Margaret is up to.   'Rising Tide, the Ocean Podcast', is a refreshing, irreverent dive into the lives, work, and explorations of some of today's leading and diverse ocean voices. Each half hour episode co-hosted by David Helvarg and Vicki Nichols-Goldstein sails through lively discussions with our guests about marine life, culture, and critical issues affecting our rapidly changing seas. Informative, enlightening, and often humorous, it is an invaluable resource for anyone passionate about understanding, enjoying, and protecting our salty blue world.

In this episode of The LGBT Outdoors Podcast, host Justin Yoder with co-hosts Patrick Thompson and JC Rienton  are joined by Jule Harle and Justin Bickley, who are passionate about pack rafting and exploring the wilderness in Alaska. Jule is the founder of the Alaska Packraft School and an advocate for pack rafting education and river access. Justin, an ambassador for LGBT Outdoors, returned to Alaska to reconnect with the outdoors and his true self. They discuss their experiences in Alaska, the LGBTQ+ community in the state, and the welcoming nature of the outdoor community. The conversation highlights the beauty and adventure of Alaska and the transformative power of nature. Alaska Packraft SchoolAlaska Packrafting Guide BookConnect with:Jule HarleJustin BickleyHelp support this podcast and the LGBT Outdoors mission by joining our Patreon.To learn more about LGBT Outdoors, visit our website.This episode is brought to you by LGBT Outdoors Podcast's incredible sponsors, Spacious Skies Campgrounds, and Monterey Bay Aquarium.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium has been fostering abandoned sea otter pups for release into the wild. Now the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach is joining the effort, rehabbing its first orphaned baby.    After months of pressure, House Speaker Mike Johnson has called a series of votes on foreign aid packages. Hard-right Republicans threaten to oust him if he follows through.  After an unsuccessful attack on Israel, Iran faces more sanctions from the West and more retaliation from Israel. How do ordinary Iranians feel about this conflict? The Federal Bureau of Prisons announced this week that it will close the women's prison in Dublin, California — where prison staff have reportedly assaulted inmates. The fourth season of the award-winning “Serial” podcast tells the stories of Guantánamo Bay, from the prisoners and the people who worked there. Host Sarah Koenig shares what she uncovered. 

Welcome to my Pacific Coast Highway adventure! Join me on this mesmerizing journey as we explore the iconic route stretching from Los Angeles to Mendocino. Here's a breakdown of each day's highlights: ·         Day 1: Los Angeles to Santa Barbara (150 km/93 miles): Explore the glamour of LA before heading to Santa Barbara, the American Riviera, known for its Mediterranean vibes and historical landmarks. ·         Day 2: Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo (150 km/93 miles): Journey through Solvang, a Danish village, before reaching San Luis Obispo, blending old-world charm with modern energy. ·         Day 3: San Luis Obispo to Monterey (190 km/118 miles): Experience the stunning beauty of Big Sur, marvel at McWay Falls and the Bixby Creek Bridge, and immerse yourself in the marine sanctuary of Monterey Bay. ·         Day 4: Exploring Monterey: Spend a full day exploring Monterey, from the mesmerizing exhibits at the Monterey Bay Aquarium to the scenic 17-Mile Drive. ·         Day 5: Monterey to San Francisco (190 km/118 miles): Discover the surfers' paradise of Santa Cruz, the tranquility of Half Moon Bay, and the iconic landmarks of San Francisco, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf. ·         Day 6: Discovering San Francisco: Dive into the heart of San Francisco, from the notorious Alcatraz Island to the vibrant Chinatown and serene Golden Gate Park. ·         Day 7: San Francisco to Mendocino (250 km/155 miles): Extend the adventure to Mendocino, a quaint town surrounded by breathtaking coastal scenery, and wrap up our journey with a tranquil finale. Follow along for travel tips, insights, and inspiration for your own Pacific Coast Highway adventure! #PacificCoastHighway #RoadTrip #CaliforniaAdventure

Ocean conservationist Julie Packard has led the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California for 40 years. During that time she's played a leading role educating people about the benefits and harms they bring to the unique ecosystem. Packard has also helped shape state, national, and global policies around ocean conservation. In this episode, she discusses the key role the Midwest plays in ocean health in advance of her receiving an award given by the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

LGBT Outdoors Podcast host Justin Yoder with co-hosts Patrick Thompson and JC Rienton take a deep dive into what inclusion REALLY looks like with our guest Kyle Stepp.    This is a complex, challenging, and convicting discussion with compassion and Kyle's generous spirit.   We plan to continue this conversation and to grow closer to creating space for true, genuine inclusion.Kyle's InstagramHelp support this podcast and the LGBT Outdoors mission by joining our Patreon.To learn more about LGBT Outdoors, visit our website.This episode is brought to you by LGBT Outdoors Podcast's incredible sponsors, Spacious Skies Campgrounds, and Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Chris and Noel, a retired couple, share their journey of selling all their possessions and traveling full-time in an RV. They discuss their teaching careers, coming out experiences, and the challenges they faced in a different time. They also talk about the impact of COVID-19 on their travels and the unexpected surprises they encountered along the way. Noel and Chris share their experiences of embracing the unexpected, learning to be flexible, and finding joy in the beauty and messiness of travel. They discuss the value of summiting difficult hikes and the diversity of geography and national parks. As a same-sex couple, they reflect on their positive experiences on the road and the inclusivity of the RVing community. They also discuss their role as Winnebago ambassadors and the importance of community in the RVing lifestyle. Their advice to potential RVers is to take the leap and start exploring, no matter how small the first step may be.Host :  Justin Yoder Co-host : Patrick Thompson Chris and Noel's InstagramLGBT Outdoors is proud (and immensely grateful) to partner with Winnebago Industries in helping to make the outdoor space more inclusive.Help support this podcast and the LGBT Outdoors mission by joining our Patreon.To learn more about LGBT Outdoors, visit our website.This episode is brought to you by one of LGBT Outdoors incredible sponsors, Spacious Skies Campgrounds and  Monterey Bay Aquarium.

My three-year old son, Xavier, squeezed my hand as we entered the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California. Pointing to a life-size sculpture of a humpback whale suspended from the ceiling, he said, “Enormous.” His wide-eyed joy continued as we explored each exhibit. We laughed as the otters splish-splashed during feeding time. We stood in silence in front of a large glass aquarium window, mesmerized by the golden-brown jellyfish dancing in the electric blue water. “God made every creature in the ocean,” I said, “just like He made you and me.” Xavier whispered, “Wow.” In Psalm 104, the psalmist acknowledged God’s abounding creation and sang, “In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures” (v. 24). He declared, “There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number—living things both large and small” (v. 25). He proclaimed God’s generous and satisfying provision for all He created (vv. 27–28). He also affirmed that God determined the days of each one’s existence (vv. 29–30). We can join the psalmist in singing this declaration of devotion: “I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live” (v. 33). Every creature that exists, from the big to the small, can lead us to praise because God made them all.

This week, Andy gets some sad news about his job hunt, Tim takes his family to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and the boys agree Noah deserves a partner who finds him funny. [CONTENT WARNING] TANcast features mature language and immature hosts but is NOT a representation of the stand up act of Tim Babb. Listener […] The post TANcast 668 – Be a NORMAL Psycho first appeared on TANcast.

At one time, sea otters had an enormous historical range—from Baja California, up the West Coast, through Alaska, Russia, and Japan. But these days, their levels are low. In this episode, we get an inside look at a groundbreaking program at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which is helping to reverse that by getting rescued sea otter pups back to the wild. We produced this episode in partnership with the aquarium. To learn more about the program or get info on visiting, click here.

We're getting spooky again this week with a quirky haunting from the Monterey Bay Aquarium and a tale from a girl who escapes a ghostly force through astral projection. Be afraid… this Halloween special features supernatural stories from our evil twin podcast, Spooked, told by people who can barely believe it happened themselves. You can listen to Spooked for free on any podcast platform! Episodes drop weekly. STORIES Night at the Aquarium On Kevin's night shift at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, things get wet, wild, and very very weird. BIG thanks to Kevin Wright and the magical Monterey Bay Aquarium. Thanks also to KAZU Radio in Monterey, California for its assistance. Original score by Yari Bundy & Renzo Gorrio, produced by Anne Ford Out of Body Tiyi just wants to get away from the man in the closet. What happens next changes her life forever. Thank you, Tiyi Schippers, for sharing your story with us! You can find more of her creepy tales on YouTube. Original score by Leon Morimoto, produced by Anne Ford Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 14 - Episode 45

On Kevin's night shift at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, things get wet, wild, and very very weird. BIG thanks to Kevin Wright and the magical Monterey Bay Aquarium. Thanks also to KAZU Radio in Monterey, California for its assistance. Original score by Yari Bundy & Renzo Gorrio, produced by Anne Ford, artwork by Teo Ducot

Countries Seek To Return To The MoonOn Wednesday, the Indian space agency ISRO celebrated as its Chandrayaan-3 craft successfully made a soft landing at the lunar south pole. This is the first mission to explore the region around the moon's southern pole, and a major success for ISRO. The mission plans to use a robotic rover to conduct a series of experiments over the course of about 2 weeks, largely centered around the availability of water and oxygen-containing materials.Less than a week earlier, a Russian craft, Luna-25, crashed onto the moon. It would have been Russia's first moon landing in 47 years. The cause of the crash is not yet known. Maggie Koerth, science journalist and editorial lead for CarbonPlan, joins guest host Flora Lichtman to talk about the two lunar missions and whether the flurry of activity signals a new space race.They'll also discuss other stories from the week in science, including a new analysis of the Y chromosome,  work on the camouflage skin of the hogfish, and a setback in a mission to clear up space junk. What's The Human Cost Of Alaska's Mineral Boom?A dusting of snow clings to the highway as Barbara Schuhmann drives around a hairpin curve near her home in Fairbanks, Alaska. She slows for a patch of ice, explaining that the steep turn is just one of many concerns she has about a looming project that could radically transform Alaskan mining as the state begins looking beyond oil.Roughly 250 miles to the southeast, plans are developing to dig an open-pit gold mine called Manh Choh, or “big lake” in Upper Tanana Athabascan. Kinross Alaska, the majority owner and operator, will haul the rock on the Alaska Highway and other roads to a processing mill just north of Fairbanks. The route follows the Tanana River across Alaska's interior, where spruce-covered foothills knuckle below the stark peaks of the Alaska Range. Snowmelt feeds the creeks that form a mosaic of muskeg in nearby Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge, a migration corridor for hundreds of bird species.To read the full article, visit sciencefriday.com. Salmon Flourish After Mine Damage Restored In AlaskaOn Friday, July 28, there were hundreds of juvenile salmon clustered in a pool, in clear water surrounded by a bank of fresh woody debris. Not 100 yards away, a spinning drum processed sediment to extract gold.This land is managed by a mining company, but it's also the site of a major stream restoration project. Thousands of salmon are returning to this stream in Hope, more than 100 years after aggressive gold mining affected the path of the river. The project to restore Resurrection Creek has brought together a coalition of stakeholders, including the present-day mining company that occupies the site.The restoration of Resurrection Creek began in the early 2000s. The goal was to correct habitat damage caused by historic mining.More than 100 years ago, heavy mining activity in the gold rush town affected the stream pattern, turning it from a meandering creek to a straight ditch. Jim Roberts is vice president of Hope Mining Company, and he said hydraulic mining in the early 1900s fundamentally changed the waterway.To read the full article, visit sciencefriday.com. All About Sea OttersLast month, a rowdy sea otter was stealing surfboards off the coast of Santa Cruz California, biting chunks out of surfboards, and even catching a few waves. It's rare for a sea otter to get so close to humans in the wild. Authorities are trying to capture the otter, named 841, for her safety and that of the surfers. But, a month later, she remains at large.  Guest host Flora Lichtman talks with Jessica Fujii, sea otter program manager at the Monterey Bay Aquarium to get the 411 about Otter 841, and talk all things sea otter—including their sophisticated use of tools, carrying food in their armpits, and busting myths about hand holding.  To stay updated on all-things-science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.Transcripts for each segment will be available the week after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.