Podcasts about National Aquarium

Chris and Ari are joined by fellow training enthusiast Anaka Nazareth, Behavioral Husbandry Coordinator at the National Aquarium! Anaka shares the path that took her from America to Austria (a few times) before settling back on the East Coast and eventually into her current role in Baltimore, where she oversees the training of a lot of our favorite (and less celebrated) animals - sharks, fish, and reptiles - as well as her involvement as a Committee Member, Board Member, and eventually President of the ABMA.If you have a shout-out you'd like us to share, a question or a topic you'd like us to discuss, or a suggestion for a guest we should have on the show, let us know at podcast@naturalencounters.com!

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.

Dateline: May 30, 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 quick catch up on meeeeeeee!Our headline story this week features multiple stories about bad zoos getting in trouble, which is my favorite thing they do.We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from Exmoor Zoo, Fresno Chaffe Zoo, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, and Tanganyika Wildlife Park!We then say goodbye to animals from Oklahoma City Zoo, Brookfield Zoo, the Sydney Zoo, Roger Williams Park Zoo, and Woodland Park Zoo.We have additional Zoo News stories from the Kansas City Zoo, Lehigh Valley Zoo, the National Aquarium, Trevor Zoo, an update on animal laws in Britain, and the USA Today Top Ten Aquariums List! Conservation News stories include a new octopus, an unsurprising update on dire wolves, two amazing stories about coral restoration efforts, praise for Republican conservation efforts, and a look at what might be the last effort to save the Orinoco crocodile.And in Other News, we talk about primate kidnapping and even worse...drumming!ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Naila Francis is a certified grief coach and death midwife. As the founder of This Hallowed Wilderness, she helps people transform their relationship to grief and loss through one-on-one coaching, workshops, rituals and ceremonies. Naila is also a founding member of Salt Trails, a Philadelphia collective normalizing grief through community rituals. In this featured conversation, she shares about offering compassion, the necessity of healing from both personal losses and greater world tragedies, and the "fierce aliveness" that often emerges from moving through our deepest emotional work. Co-hosts Wendy Sheridan and Robin Renée open the show with some levity in the Timeline Cleanse segment - this time on the pleasures of sipping Negronis and petting jellyfish. They are ready for the rainbow celebrations of June and contemplate an "All Lives Matter" moment at a Pride march. Visibly celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride is one of the recommended actions in Pièce de Résistance, along with picking up some feminist reading and attending a No Kings Day protest. Wendy reads another brief exerpt from On Tyrrany. Things to do: Learn more about Naila Fracis and her work on the This Hallowed Wilderness website, on Instagram, and on Facebook. Attend the Philadelphia Death and Arts Festival, May 29 - June 1, 2025. Join a June 14th No Kings Day protest: Indivisible, FiftyFifty.one/events. Read The Flytrap - worker-owned, reader-supported intersectional feminist journalism to unfuck your algorithm. Read On Tyrrany: Twenty Lessons From the Twentieth Century by Timothy D. Snyder. Visit the National Aquarium.         Celebrate Pride! Have a Negroni! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgy6vEX_hQg  

Our first Aquarium Review! I discuss the sharks you can see at the aquarium and how I feel about the amount of money I've spent there. Come take a Dive!Taplink for Socials:https://taplink.cc/deepdiveswithsharksFind the Good:https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=DDWSUse code DDWS at checkout for 10% off your order!

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A group of teenage drivers have been terrorizing rural road users, dwindling numbers have forced the final members of Waipawa St Peter's Anglican Church Sunday congregation to seek a new place of worship, and the National Aquarium is leaking more than $2 million of Napier ratepayer money every year.

Dateline: January 24, 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 by welcoming a new Patron, and discussing the Patron sticker program! Our headline story this week is me ranting about politics. You can skip to 14 minutes and 10 seconds in to avoid it. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from The Toledo Zoo, The National Aquarium, and The Indianapolis Zoo.We say goodbye to beloved animals at Zoo Miami, the National Zoo, Brevard Zoo, the St. Louis Zoo, and the Pittsburgh Zoo. The rest of our Zoo News stories feature items from Seneca Park Zoo, the Maryland Zoo, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, the Little Rock Zoo, the Adelaide Zoo, and some extra fun Zoo News stories.Then in Conservation News we talk about the unconventional growth of the Arctic fox population, an update on avian influenza, an assessment of wolves in Yellowstone after 30 years, and a look at the Recovering America's Wildlife Act. In Other News we find out that cuttlefish are even more impressive than I thought, and discuss how a prosthetic penis derailed the career of a falconer.ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Kris Hoellen. The two talk about the historical significance of the B&O Railroad Museum, its transformational impact on the Baltimore community, and the innovative programs they've implemented such as workforce development and sensory-friendly initiatives for children on the autism spectrum.  In this episode, we discuss: How Kris's career path led to her current role What the B&O Railroad Museum represents When the Museum's 200th Anniversary celebration will take place and the preparation leading up to it The importance of staying open to new opportunities The role and impact of the board in a nonprofit How the museum is impacting the community, especially in the offering of sensory awareness programs for neurodivergent children Surprises in the journey   Kris Hoellen- Executive Director at B&O Railroad Museum Entrepreneurial, trusted executive with over 25 years' non-profit and for-profit management experience. Primary attributes include highly entrepreneurial, collaborative, and results-oriented leader. Transferable skills include: fundraising/new business development, strategic planning, advocacy, engagement, and staff mentoring. She has experience in the following industries: transportation, destination management, conservation (terrestrial/marine), sustainability, and community economic development. Website: https://www.borail.org/  

How would you design an exhibit — if an animal's life depended on it?What is the number one reason people come to the National Aquarium? When should you take ego out of design? What is a “machine for living”? Which is right: “know-feel-do” or “feel-know-do”? (Hint: might not be the first one.) Why would an aquarium visitor want to hear from the people who take care of the animals? What happens when you float an entire Chesapeake wetland on top of the ocean, in the middle of Baltimore Harbor? How have kitchens and exhibits had a similar evolution? Jacqueline Bershad, Vice President of Planning & Design at the National Aquarium, joins MtM host Jonathan Alger (Managing Partner, C&G Partners) to discuss “Designing with Animals.” Along the way: plankton, anemones, turtles, ducks, night herons, sloths, and rockwork sculpting geniuses.Talking Points:1. Architecture with a Small “a"2. Embracing Unlearning3. When Your Clients Can't Speak for Themselves4. Behind the Scenes IS the Scene5. Passionate People and Pragmatic Problems6. Vision with a Big “V”How to Listen:Making the Museum: https://www.makingthemuseum.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-the-museum/id1674901311 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oP4QJR7yxv7Rs7VqIpI1G Everywhere: https://makingthemuseum.transistor.fm/  Guest Bio:Jacqueline Bershad, Vice President of Planning & Design at the National Aquarium, is a licensed, LEED certified architect with 25 years of experience in the design of museums, exhibit experiences, zoos and aquaria. Her team is responsible for all capital improvement projects, experiential design, exhibit fabrication and operations. She represents the Aquarium at national conferences including AAM, MAAM, AZA and ASLA; has published on museum experience in national outlets; and was appointed by the Mayor to serve on Baltimore's Public Art Commission. Jacqueline holds a Master's in Architecture from North Carolina State University, Master's of Science in Architecture from the University of North Carolina with a specialty in the design of public space, and a Bachelor's in History from Wesleyan University.About MtM:Making the Museum is hosted (podcast) and written (newsletter) by Jonathan Alger. This podcast is a project of C&G Partners | Design for Culture. Learn about the firm's creative work at: https://www.cgpartnersllc.com Links for This Episode:JBershad@aqua.org Jacqueline on LinkedIn National Aquarium - Harbor Wetland Baltimore Floats an Artificial Wetland in Pursuit of a Cleaner Harbor - Bloomberg National Weather Desk Harbor Wetland National Aquarium Strategic Master Plan – Studio Gang Harbor Wetland — Ayers Saint Gross Urban Aquatic Health: Integrating New Technologies and Resiliency into Floating Wetlands. | 2018 ASLA Professional Awards Evolutionary Thinking in Habitats® - CLR Design Links for MtM, the Podcast:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/contact https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanalger alger@cgpartnersllc.com https://www.cgpartnersllc.com Discover Making the Museum, the Newsletter:Liked the show? You might enjoy the newsletter. Making the Museum is also a free weekly professional development email for exhibition practitioners, museum leaders, and visitor experience professionals. (And newsletter subscribers are the first to hear about new episodes of this podcast.)Join hundreds of your peers with a one-minute read, three times a week. Invest in your career with a diverse, regular feed of planning and design insights, practical tips and tested strategies — including thought-provoking approaches to technology, experience design, audience, budgeting, content, and project management.Subscribe here (and unsubscribe at any time):https://www.makingthemuseum.com 

In this episode of the Rising Tide Ocean podcast, Vicki Nichols Goldstein discusses the return of the Peter Benchley Ocean Awards with co-founder Wendy Benchley and Rising Tide co-host and co-founder David Helvarg. After a 7-year hiatus, the Peter Benchley Ocean Awards are set to return on May 8, 2025, at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, backed by the nationwide Aquarium Conservation Partnership (ACP). Their conversation covers the origins of the awards, their impact on the ocean conservation community, and the excitement surrounding their return. Wendy and David share memorable moments from past awards and highlights the importance of recognizing leaders in various sectors including policy, science, grassroots activism, and sustainable business. And listeners are invited to nominate their own ocean champions at www.peterbenchleyoceanawards.org David, Vicky, & Wendy also delve into Peter Benchley's legacy as a writer and his significant contribution to marine conservation. ** Links & Resources ** Support the Rising Tide and donate to Blue Frontier: bluefront.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donation Your gift of any size will help bring communities together to protect our coasts and ocean. Benchley Awards: peterbenchleyoceanawards.org/ In collaboration with the Aquarium Conservation Partnership (ACP) the Peter Benchley Ocean Awards will be held on May 8th, 2025 at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland. Jaws by Peter Benchley: amazon.com/Jaws-Novel-Peter-Benchley/dp/1400064562/ A great white shark terrorizes the beautiful summer getaway of Amity Island, and a motley group of men take to the water to do battle with the beast. The Girl of the Sea of Cortez: amazon.com/Girl-Sea-Cortez-Novel/dp/0345544137 On an island in the Gulf of California, an intrepid young woman named Paloma carries a special legacy from her father—a deep understanding of the sea and a sixth sense about the need to protect it. Blue Frontier: bluefront.org Building the solution-based citizen movement needed to protect our ocean, coasts and communities, both human and wild. 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.

It’s hard not to love pufferfish. They have many great qualities that can make them an excellent candidate for a truly interactive pet fish. They also, unfortunately, have a “bite first, ask questions later” tendency that other fish and corals don’t really like. In this episode, we discuss a variety of saltwater puffer species that are available in the aquarium hobby, as well as care requirements, tank mates, reef-safeness, and more! Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/ Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/ Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery Species mentioned in this episode: Porcupine puffer, diodon holocanthus Webbed burrfish, chilomycterus antillarum Stars and stripes puffer, arothron hispidus Dogface puffer, arothron nigropunctatus Mappa puffer, arothtron mappa Immaculate puffer, arothron immaculatus Narrowlined puffer, arothron manilensis Guineafowl puffer, arothron meleagris Masked puffer, arothron diadematus Birdbeak burrfish, cyclichthys orbicularis Milk spotted puffer, chelonodontops patoca Green spotted puffer, dichotomyctere nigroviridis Blue jewel puffer, canthigaster solandri Papuan toby, canthigaster papua Caribbean sharpnose puffer, canthigaster rostrata Valentini puffer, canthigaster valentini Leopard sharpnose puffer, canthigaster leoparda Goldface toby, canthigaster jamestyleri Sources referenced in this episode 1. Stump, E. Et al. Global conservation status of marine pufferfishes (Tetraodontiformes: Tetraodontidae). Global Ecology and Restoration 14, (2018). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2018.e00388 2. Gladstone, W. The courtship and spawning behaviors ofCanthigaster valentini (Tetraodontidae). Environ Biol Fish 20, 255–261 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00005296 3. Zhu, H., Sonoyama, T., Yamada, M., Gao, W., Tatsuno, R., Takatani, T., & Arakawa, O. (2020). Co-Occurrence of Tetrodotoxin and Saxitoxins and Their Intra-Body Distribution in the Pufferfish Canthigaster valentini. Toxins, 12(7), 436. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins12070436 4. Large Saltwater Pufferfish for Big Tanks. Hobbist Tropical Fish Magazine by Mark Denaro, https://www.tfhmagazine.com/articles/saltwater/large-saltwater-pufferfish-for-big-tanks 5. Fishbase.se Web link: https://fishbase.se/Nomenclature/ScientificNameSearchList.php?crit1_fieldname=SYNONYMS.SynGenus&crit1_fieldtype=CHAR&crit1_operator=EQUAL&crit1_value=Canthigaster&crit2_fieldname=SYNONYMS.SynSpecies&crit2_fieldtype=CHAR&crit2_operator=CONTAINS&crit2_value=&typesearch=simple&group=summary&backstep=-2&sortby=sciname 6. National Aquarium. https://aqua.org/explore/animals/striped-burrfish 7. Palacios, M. M., Muñoz, C. G., & Zapata, F. A. (2014). Fish corallivory on a pocilloporid reef and experimental coral responses to predation. Coral Reefs, 33(3), 625–636. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00338-014-1173-y 8. Moura, R. D., & Castro, R. M. (2002). Revision of Atlantic sharpnose pufferfishes (Tetraodontiformes: Tetraodontidae: Canthigaster) with description of three new species. PROCEEDINGS-BIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON, 115(1), 32-50.

The neighborhoods surrounding the Inner Harbor are some of the fastest growing parts of Baltimore. Now the population of the harbor is growing with the addition of turtles, mallards, a pair of river otters and a school of Atlantic silverside fish — all members of the Chesapeake Bay's native ecosystem. The animals and sea life are drawn to the harbor by a new 10,000-square-foot “floating wetlands,” a series of artificial islands set up by the National Aquarium between piers 3 and 4. Charmaine Dahlenburg, the National Aquarium's Director of Field Conservation joins Midday to discuss the development of this ambitious harbor project.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Give us about fifteen minutes a day, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County,  Solar Energy Services, and Hospice of the Chesapeake! Today... An Annapolis man was tired of speeders, so he pulled out his shotgun. Tax-Free shopping week starts on Sunday. Annapolis City Director of Finance Jodee Dickinson has resigned and will remain until the end of the year. The National Aquarium in Baltimore has a new free wetlands exhibit and I need to get up there to see it! We have some weekend events to consider. Our Local Business Spotlight drops at noon on Saturday with Seeds 4 Success. And, of course, we have our Canines & Crosstreks segment with Dapper today! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm And like we do every Friday, Annapolis Subaru and I met up with some animals from the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. Check out this week's Canines & Crosstreks! And as usual, George from DCMDVA Weather is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their app to keep on top of the local weather scene! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Dateline: July 19, 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 a quick update on my life and then head to our headline story, which is a look at the economic effect of accredited zoos and aquariums on their local economies! For this, we take a look at a recent economic development that happened because of the growth of the Greensboro Science Center!  We then get into our births for the week including a tree kangaroo joey at the Bronx Zoo, a new spoonbill at Zoo Tampa, a colobus monkey at Zoo New England, a very special birth at the Prague Zoo, a new orangutan at the Philly Zoo, and a new penguin at the Kansas City Zoo!We also say goodbye to some incredible animals including a chimpanzee at the Edinburgh Zoo, an old kangaroo at Columbus, a beloved giraffe at the Sacramento Zoo, an old eagle at the Denver Zoo, and more.  We then move on to our other Zoo News stories.  We talk about a new exhibit at the National Aquarium, a strike at Zoo de Granby, new animals joining the fold at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Columbus, and Stone Zoo, plans for the future at Akron and Brookfield Zoo, an elephant entering hospice care at the Little Rock Zoo, and more! In Conservation News, we talk about sea turtle nesting season, a mass stranding of whales, and a technological advancement in collaring wolves!  In Other News, we talk about AI, animals on roadways, and more! ROSSIFARI LINKS:  www.rossifari.com  patreon.com/rossifari  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod on TikTokSKIN TO IT PodcastWelcome to Skin to It.Your guide to healthy skin. Join us on our journey as...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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

The world's oceans serve vital functions for economies and ecosystems. Host Nick Trueman and guests from Baltimore's National Aquarium consider how connecting people with water can make a difference to sustainable development.

We're pleased to have as our guest Melissa Valliant, Director of Communications for Beyond Plastics, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending plastic polution. She grew up on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and graduated from Syracuse University with a plan to pursue magazine journalism. Somewhere along the way, she became hooked on environmental conservation and discovered a love for leveraging her communications abilities to make the world a better place. Melissa had her first letter to the editor published in a kids' science magazine at the age of 11 and has since been published in the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today, among others. Prior to her role at Beyond Plastics, she managed communications for Oceana's plastics campaign and worked for the National Aquarium in Baltimore.Topics Discussed Include:How environmental and health problems are connected with micro plastic and nano plastic particles and why scientists are alarmed.Why only 9 percent of plastic waste recycled.How the plastics lobby/greenwashing industries that were against abatement and reform.How the Fossil Fuel believes they can make up for future oil market loss with plastics production.How plastic manufacturing is highly polluting, where in the country we produce it, and impacts on local communities.What is currently being done to reform and what ultimately needs to be done to start to fix the problem.Further Reading / Topics Discussed in this Episode:·      Consider the positive and aspects of “The crying Indian” commercial on American society.·      How do prominent projects such as “Mr. Trash Wheel” encourage plastics removal/recycling versus reduction of plastics production affect public perception?·      Media Briefing on Polution in Port Arthur, TX·      Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act·      The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act·      Beyond Plastics Affiliates·      Beyond Plastics petitionsSupport the showVisit us at climatemoneywatchdog.org!

We welcome John Racanelli to join us in an inspiring conversation about our “Ocean Planet”.  He shares with us his own journey and inspiration, as well as some of his innovative designs that bring awareness to the “ocean conservation space”.We know that protecting our oceans is essential for the well-being of our planet, but there is so much more.  John helps us learn about its connection to humans, our mental and physical health, that is just as important. The National Aquarium's vision is to connect people with nature and inspire them to have compassion for our “ocean planet”. It also offers a place to heal, fostering a deep connection with water that creates a more relaxed state, creative thinking and a sense of well being.Be inspired and moved by our conversation with John Racanelli. Start to ask more questions about our own relationship with nature and how it can enrich our lives in ways we never conceived.As president and CEO of the National Aquarium, John Racanelli leads a diverse, talented team of employees and volunteers in pursuing the Aquarium's global mission to connect people with nature while inspiring care and compassion for our ocean planet. As one of the nation's top aquariums, the National Aquarium welcomes 1.2 million guests and reaches ten times that through its many digital channels every year.Recognized as a visionary in the ocean conservation space, John has led some of the country's most successful aquariums in a career spanning 40 years. Sought after as a speaker and writer, he is known for challenging old ways of thinking and promoting entrepreneurial approaches in zoos, aquariums and museums. His innovations include designing the world's first dolphin sanctuary, leading the creation of a revolutionary floating wetland technology and employing predictive analytics to evaluate and refine mission effectiveness.(3:06) John shares his journey to becoming CEO of The National Aquarium(6:32) Who were some of the people that inspired John to choose his career path?(9:38) We learn about the National Aquarium, its mission and the impact it has in learning more about our “Ocean Planet”.(15:13) John shares his leadership style that brings together the different aspects of the aquarium.(19:20) John shares some key pivotal moments in life that placed him on his current path.(24:42) What does innovation mean to John, relating to his career and his work at The National Aquarium?  What is being worked on at TNA that illustrate how their innovations try to benefit the environment?(34:06) How does the aquarium offer a place to heal?  What part does it play in the well-being of its visitors?(37:30) How do they [the aquarium] stay connected and relevant, in an ever changing world?(39:09) In the future, how will John know that his team's effort has had an impact?Connect with John Racanelli & The National Aquariumhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/john-racanelli-855a02/https://aqua.org/Subscribe: Warriors At Work Podcasts Website: https://jeaniecoomber.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/986666321719033/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanie_coomber/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeanie_coomber LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-coomber-90973b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMZ2HyNNyPoeCSqKClBC_w

This week on Rational Security, Alan, Quinta, and Scott got together to talk over the week's big national security news, including:“Is Revanchism a Dish Best Served Cold?” Russia boosters seem to be feeling bullish for the first time in a long time. This week, its forces captured the strategic town of Avdiivka from Ukrainian forces, who have been weakened by bickering among their Western allies. And imprisoned Russian dissident Alexei Navalny met with a tragic and highly suspicious end, just as Western governments came together at the Munich Security Conference. Is Russia right to be feeling its oats at this moment?“Bibi Steps.” As Israel prepares to mount a controversial military operation against Rafah—the last refuge for many displaced civilians in Gaza—there are cracks between the government of Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and the Biden administration, who in recent weeks have shown an increased willingness to target settler violence in the West Bank with sanctions, impose some conditionality on U.S. security assistance, and turn to the U.N. Security Council for possible support for a “temporary ceasefire,” even over Israeli objections. Are these signs of a bigger divide to come? And what will the impact be on the trajectory of the Gaza conflict?“Won't Somebody PLEASE Think of the Children?!” The Kids Online Safety Act (or KOSA) is back in somewhat modified form, promising to introduce new regulations into how our children engage with online platforms—this time with broad bipartisan support, including from the Biden administration. But will it actually help protect children online? Or only put vulnerable communities more at risk?For object lessons, Alan recommended the Oscar-nominated Jeffrey Wright vehicle, American Fiction. Quinta endorsed “The Book of Love,” a spooky fantasy mystery and the debut novel by celebrated short story author Kelly Link. And Scott urged mid-Atlantic listeners to take their toddlers to Baltimore's National Aquarium and spring for the wonderful family sunrise tour. Or for nature lovers not on the East Coast, check out the new podcast one-off Birds Are Cool, featuring Goat Rodeo's own Cara Shillenn.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Alan, Quinta, and Scott got together to talk over the week's big national security news, including:“Is Revanchism a Dish Best Served Cold?” Russia boosters seem to be feeling bullish for the first time in a long time. This week, its forces captured the strategic town of Avdiivka from Ukrainian forces, who have been weakened by bickering among their Western allies. And imprisoned Russian dissident Alexei Navalny met with a tragic and highly suspicious end, just as Western governments came together at the Munich Security Conference. Is Russia right to be feeling its oats at this moment?“Bibi Steps.” As Israel prepares to mount a controversial military operation against Rafah—the last refuge for many displaced civilians in Gaza—there are cracks between the government of Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and the Biden administration, who in recent weeks have shown an increased willingness to target settler violence in the West Bank with sanctions, impose some conditionality on U.S. security assistance, and turn to the U.N. Security Council for possible support for a “temporary ceasefire,” even over Israeli objections. Are these signs of a bigger divide to come? And what will the impact be on the trajectory of the Gaza conflict?“Won't Somebody PLEASE Think of the Children?!” The Kids Online Safety Act (or KOSA) is back in somewhat modified form, promising to introduce new regulations into how our children engage with online platforms—this time with broad bipartisan support, including from the Biden administration. But will it actually help protect children online? Or only put vulnerable communities more at risk?For object lessons, Alan recommended the Oscar-nominated Jeffrey Wright vehicle, American Fiction. Quinta endorsed “The Book of Love,” a spooky fantasy mystery and the debut novel by celebrated short story author Kelly Link. And Scott urged mid-Atlantic listeners to take their toddlers to Baltimore's National Aquarium and spring for the wonderful family sunrise tour. Or for nature lovers not on the East Coast, check out the new podcast one-off Birds Are Cool, featuring Goat Rodeo's own Cara Shillenn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Andrew introduces a new segment called Throwback Thursdays, where he reflects on past episodes. He highlights Dr. Naomi Rose, a frequent guest who provides valuable insights on orcas and marine mammal captivity. The episode focuses on whale seaside sanctuaries and the release of bottlenose dolphins from the National Aquarium of Baltimore. Andrew discusses the science of blackfish and the case of Keiko. Tune in for an exciting and informative discussion on ocean conservation. More on Whale Seaside Sanctuaries: https://whalesanctuaryproject.org/ More on Dr. Naomi Rose: https://whalesanctuaryproject.org/people/naomi-rose/ Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc    In this episode, the host enthusiastically promotes a product called Magic Mind, which is designed to combat brain fog and tiredness. Describing it as a "little elixir," the host emphasizes that Magic Mind is an all-natural product containing natural ingredients. They personally attest to its effectiveness in helping them manage their busy schedule, which includes tasks like video editing, scripting, recording, and marketing. The host explains that they incorporate Magic Mind into their daily routine, taking it like a shot, and find that it keeps them awake and provides mental clarity throughout the day. The host attributes the efficacy of Magic Mind to its unique slow release of caffeine. They draw a comparison to other common sources of caffeine, such as Coca-Cola or coffee, which provide a short-lived energy spike followed by a crash and increased exhaustion. By contrast, the host highlights that Magic Mind's sustained release of caffeine helps them maintain consistent energy levels without the need for additional boosts like chocolate or sugary drinks. They even mention that they have reduced their sugar and caffeine intake by opting for Magic Mind instead. To encourage listeners to try Magic Mind, the host presents a special promotion. They inform the audience that for a limited time, they can receive one month free when they subscribe for three months. The host provides a specific link to the Magic Mind website, magicmind.com/JanProtectOcean, and shares a code, PROTECT20, that grants an extra 20% off the subscription price. Urging listeners to seize this opportunity before the end of January, the host emphasizes the value of this offer. Overall, the host passionately promotes Magic Mind as a natural and effective solution for combating brain fog and tiredness, particularly for individuals with busy schedules or those involved in podcasting and science communication. In addition to promoting Magic Mind, the host also discusses the challenges of podcasting and the phenomenon known as "pod fading," where podcasts cease producing new episodes after only a few installments. Drawing a parallel to the rise and fall of blogging, the host acknowledges that while it may seem like everyone has a podcast nowadays, podcasting is far from easy. It demands significant effort and dedication. The host highlights the staggering number of podcasts in existence, with approximately 4 million currently available. However, they note that only around 430,000 of these podcasts are actively producing new content. This statistic underscores the intense competition within the podcasting industry. The host acknowledges that not all podcasts will attract a large audience, especially in the early stages. Nevertheless, they express gratitude for their engaged audience, who continue to listen and interact with the show. Sharing personal experiences, the host reveals the challenges they have faced while podcasting, including late nights, sleep deprivation, and the juggling act of raising two children while maintaining a regular job. They candidly admit to relying on caffeine to stay alert and put forth their best effort in producing the podcasts. The host recalls the difficulties encountered during the initial stages, such as recording episodes multiple times and making mistakes. Despite these obstacles, the host emphasizes the importance of consistency and delivering valuable information to their audience. In summary, the host's discussion sheds light on the hard work and dedication required in podcasting, as well as the significant number of podcasts that fade away after only a few episodes due to the fiercely competitive nature of the industry.  

Lou Meyer, business developer for Davey's mid-Atlantic region, talks about landscaping trends he saw at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS).In this episode we cover:  What is the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show? (0:48)Trends in landscaping (1:48)Fabric grow sacks (2:00)Gardening containers (5:52)Shifting away from native only (6:25)Environmental restoration (9:27)Software in landscaping (11:50)Winter in D.C. (12:26)Davey's project with the National Aquarium during MANTS (13:00)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.  To learn more about environmental restoration at Davey, visit our Environmental Design & Ecosystem Restoration Services page or Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.'s, a Davey company, website. To learn more about the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show, visit mants.com.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you!    

Do all jellyfish have stinging SNOT? This is a question you probably never thought to ask, but now really want to know the answer to, right? Well, take a listen to the awesome Jennie Janssen, assistant curator at the National Aquarium and President and cofounder of MIAZS as she explains this rather intriguing and little known characteristic of some jellyfish. 

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In today's story, Cuckoo Catfish, Katie tells Cal about chaperoning their son's field tripToday's prompt was based on a recent trip to the National Aquarium in Baltimore. It's a great place to see a wide range of aquatic life. Apparently, it's a good place to get a story prompt, too! As always, the story was written from the prompt, with no planning and very little editing. If you enjoy today's story, please share it with your friends and leave a review for Freely Written. Thank you!More about Susan QuiltySusan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her current YA series: The Psychic Traveler Society.  Susan's short stories for Freely Written are created during quick writing breaks and shared as a way to practice her narration skills before she dives into recording audio versions of her novels.Website:  SusanQuilty.comFacebook: Freely WrittenThe Freely Written Book: Freely Written Vol. 1Freely Written merch: Bitter Lily Books ShopSupport the show

Join guest host, Journey Joe Mitchell, on a captivating virtual journey through the vibrant city of Baltimore, teeming with rich history, culture, and adventure. We'll wander through the historic Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine that played a pivotal role in the War of 1812, and explore Baltimore's industrial heritage at the Museum of Industry. If you're an art lover, the American Visionary Art Museum is a must-see, while the Hippodrome Theater hosts Broadway shows, concerts, and live performances. For those with a love for nature, the Sherwood Gardens and Patapsco Valley State Park are delightful spots to visit. In our culinary exploration, the Lexington Market, a food lover's paradise, awaits us with a wide array of delicious treats. Seafood lovers must try Baltimore's famous steamed crabs. For shopping and entertainment, we'll explore the charming waterfront promenade at Harbor Place and visit the trendy neighborhood of Hampton. Sports enthusiasts will love catching a Baltimore Orioles baseball game at Camden Yards or watching the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Don't miss the National Aquarium and the USS Constellation, iconic landmarks of the city. For off-the-beaten-path adventures, we'll uncover the American Visionary Art Museum's Sculpture Barn and the serene Silbern Arboretum. Listen in as we uncover the unique charm of Baltimore that caters to every traveler's desires.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4952649/advertisement

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Dateline: July 7, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  In Zoo News, we discuss births and deaths including red panda cubs, talk about some new animals and controversy about them at Zoo Boise, talk about incredible new exhibits at the Philadelphia Zoo, Toronto Zoo, and Nashville Zoo, say hi to the new gorillas at the Cincinnati Zoo, and do mini deep dives into a lawsuit against Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and the National Aquarium's plans for their dolphins, and so much more!In Conservation News, we talk about a Frankenfish, the return of Wild Kingdom to NBC, a deep sea octopus nursery, and more! And in Other News, we have rabid moose, baby talk in dolphins, and an aggressive cow alert! ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

Ari and Chris are excited to be joined by Jennie Janssen, Assistant Curator at National Aquarium and President and Co-Founder of Minorities in Aquarium and Zoo Science (MIAZS)! Jennie shares her history in the aquarium industry, how a case of mistaken identity helped reinforce a lack of diversity in the field, and how her non-profit is providing a resource for people at all levels to help make the professional animal care world a more open, inviting, and equitable place for everyone.  To find out more about MIAZS and the resources avaialble through them, visit miazs.org or email contactmiazs@miazs.org.  Want to suggest a topic for a future show? Have a question you'd like us to answer? Want to join us on the show as a guest? Let us know at podcast@naturalencounters.com!

CLICK HERE to listen to episode audio (4:05).Sections below are the following: Transcript of Audio Audio Notes and Acknowledgments ImagesExtra InformationSources Related Water Radio Episodes For Virginia Teachers (Relevant SOLs, etc.). Unless otherwise noted, all Web addresses mentioned were functional as of 5-24-23. TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, this is Virginia Water Radio for the weeks of June 12 and June 19, 2023.  This is a revised version of an episode from August 2011. MUSIC – ~12 sec – instrumental. That's part of “Frog Legs Rag,” composed in 1906 by James Scott of Missouri.  It opens an episode on a frog known for its large size, deep voice, and big appetite.  Have a listen for about 15 seconds to the following mystery sounds, and see if you know what's making the croaks.  And here's a hint: what would you get if you combined a male hoofed mammal with a jumping amphibian? SOUNDS - ~16 sec If you guessed a bullfrog, you're right!  You heard calls of the American Bullfrog, the largest native frog in North America, with a length typically of 4 to 6 inches and sometimes as much as 8 inches.  This large size helps account for the males' deep mating call, often described as “jug-o-rum” and audible over considerable distances.  Bullfrogs are found all over Virginia in ponds, lakes, and still-water sections of streams.  These kinds of permanent water bodies with shallow water and vegetation are needed for mating, for the laying of thousands of eggs in sheets on the water surface, and for the tadpoles' development period of one to two years.  Bullfrog tadpoles feed mostly on algae, aquatic plants, and insects or other invertebrates, while adults feed on insects, crayfish, other frogs, snakes, small mammals, and—according to one source—“anything that is moving and that they can at least partially swallow”.  In turn, bullfrogs are prey for various wildlife species and in some states are a game species for humans.  The American Bullfrog's native range is from the East Coast to the Great Plains.  Some of these native populations have declined due to habitat loss, water pollution, and pesticides, while the species' range has expanded through introductions into several western states. Thanks to the U.S. Geological Survey for providing the American Bullfrog recording.  Thanks also to Free Music Archive for providing access to a public domain version of “Frog Legs Rag,” and we close with another 20 seconds of that music. MUSIC – ~22 sec – instrumental. SHIP'S BELL Virginia Water Radio is produced by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, part of Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment.  For more Virginia water sounds, music, or information, visit us online at virginiawaterradio.org, or call the Water Center at (540) 231-5624.  Thanks to Ben Cosgrove for his version of “Shenandoah” to open and close this episode.  In Blacksburg, I'm Alan Raflo, thanking you for listening, and wishing you health, wisdom, and good water. AUDIO NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This Virginia Water Radio episode revises and replaces Episode 74, 8-8-11. The sounds of the American Bullfrog heard in this episode were from the U.S. Geological Survey Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, online at https://www.umesc.usgs.gov/terrestrial/amphibians/armi/frog_calls.html. “Frog Legs Rag” was composed by James Scott (1885-1938) in 1906.  The version heard in this episode was from 1906 piano roll, accessed from Free Music Archive, online at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/James_Scott/Frog_Legs_Ragtime_Era_Favorites/01_-_james_scott_-_frog_legs_rag/.  The version was published as part of the 2010 album “Frog Legs: Ragtime Era Favorites,” online at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Various_Artists_Kazoomzoom/Frog_Legs_Ragtime_Era_Favorites.  The site indicates that the “Frog Legs Rag” piano roll version is provided for use under Creative Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0.  More information about “Frog Legs Rag” and about James Scott is available from Gonzaga University, online at https://digital.gonzaga.edu/digital/collection/p15486coll3/id/12932/, and from the Library of Congress online at https://www.loc.gov/item/ihas.200035819/. Click here if you'd like to hear the full version (2 min./22 sec.) of the “Shenandoah” arrangement/performance by Ben Cosgrove that opens and closes this episode.  More information about Mr. Cosgrove is available online at http://www.bencosgrove.com. IMAGES American Bullfrog photographed in Alexandria, Va., May 21, 2023.  Photo by Caroline Quinn, made available on iNaturalist at https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/163103785 (as of 5-25-23) for use under Creative Commons license “Attribution—Non-commercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0).”  Information about this Creative Commons license is available online at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/.American Bullfrog at Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery at Yukton, South Dakota, July 31, 2018.  Photo by Sam Stukel, made available for public use by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Digital Library, online at http://digitalmedia.fws.gov; specific URL for the photo was https://digitalmedia.fws.gov/digital/collection/natdiglib/id/31921/rec/1, as of 5-25-23. EXTRA INFORMATION ABOUT THE AMERICAN BULLFROG The scientific name of the American Bullfrog is Lithobates catesbianus; formerly, the scientific name was Rana catesbiana. The following information is quoted from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (formerly Department of Game and Inland Fisheries), “Fish and Wildlife Information Service/American Bullfrog Life History,” online at https://services.dwr.virginia.gov/fwis/booklet.html?Menu=_.Life+History&bova=020004&version=19500, and “Food Habits,” online at https://services.dwr.virginia.gov/fwis/booklet.html?Menu=_.Food+Habits&bova=020004&version=19500. Physical Description This is the largest native North American frog species in Virginia.  Lengths range from 85-200mm (3.5-6 in).  ...Males are generally smaller than females, have a yellowish wash on their throat, and a larger tympanum [eardrum], thumb, and forearm.  The male breeding call is a deep, full series of notes best described as “jug-a-rum.”... Reproduction This species breeds from the late spring to early fall.  Males are territorial.  Mating success is influenced by the quality of the territory. ... Females lay one or two clutches per season.  Average clutch size is 12,000 eggs.  Clutches are laid in a film on the water surface.  Eggs hatch in approximately 5 days.  Tadpoles can be very large, 125-150 mm.  Metamorphosis usually takes 1 year [and] larvae will overwinter in ponds.  Larval survivorship is

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This episode current President of The ABMA, Anaka Nazareth of the National Aquarium, continues our discussion about reinforcement from Episode 9 by breaking down Negative Reinforcement.  We discuss practical applications of using Negative Reinforcement including using this method as a way to give animals control and a voice in their training. However, the episode ends with an explanation of why we want to focus on positive, not negative reinforcement during behavioral interventions and training. Tune in for Anaka's fun "Training Tale" about an African pied crow who recycles vegetables (talk about a spirit animal!) and to learn more about The ABMA's Glossary of Terms. For questions or suggestions about the podcast email abc@theabma.org and to reach Anaka email The ABMA or contact asnazareth@gmail.com.  Let's talk some training!

The Dolphin Company, owner of the Miami Seaquarium, recently announce plans to release an orca from the Sequarium back into the wild. Many headlines suggest this is a positive story, and indeed, a whale returning to the wild and rejoining their family would be amazing to see. But, is it reality? Sara and Casey discuss the issues surrounding this particular whale, Tokitae, often called Toki, as well as some of the issues surrounding keeping orcas in human care.  Resources for this episode: Scientists: End of orca program a loss The Debate - The Ethics Of Keeping Whales And Dolphins Captive | A Whale Of A Business | FRONTLINE | PBS Orcas Don't Do Well in Captivity. Here's Why - National Geographic Here's why SeaWorld probably won't release its whales into the wild - Los Angeles Times Tooth damage in captive orcas (Orcinus orca) - ScienceDirect Bias and Misrepresentation of Science Undermines Productive Discourse on Animal Welfare Policy: A Case Study Public Display of Marine Mammals | NOAA Fisheries Cetaceans in Captivity: A Discussion of Welfare - 1999 AVMA Animal Welfare Forum Killer Whale | NOAA Fisheries National Aquarium - Dolphin Sanctuary At Baltimore's National Aquarium, Climate Change Presents Challenges Inside And Out : NPR Health and Welfare Assessment of Tokitae (also known as Lolita), killer whale housed at Miami Seaquarium Bottlenose dolphin habitat and management factors related to activity and distance traveled in zoos and aquariums | PLOS ONE Release of whales from notorious Russia ‘whale jail' complete - National Geographic miami-seaquarium-inspection-report - DocumentCloud Something Rotten at the Miami Seaquarium - International Marine Mammal Project PolitiFact | SeaWorld says their whales live as long as wild whales do Towards understanding the welfare of cetaceans in accredited zoos and aquariums - PMC Take Action for Southern Resident Killer Whales | NOAA Fisheries

The Seattle Aquarium is expanding to include sharks from Indonesia. Is this for the entertainment value or is there an educational component as well? What is the role of aquariums regarding public education, anyway?  Is it to appreciate and have empathy for the fish, otters, seals, penguins, etc. or motivate conservation and sustainable behavior? At the same time, Seattle's sister city in Norway (Bergen) is planning to completely rebuild the National Aquarium in a new location. Join us as we visit the Bergen Aquarium to ask these questions about the role of the aquariums today.  First we take a tour with zookeeper Joachim Ekeli to hear about flatfish, the national fish, penguins, the "flowers of the sea", and the tall ship, Statsraad Lemkuhl, sailing the world on the One Ocean Expedition.  Then we meet the aquarium's CEO, Aslak Sverdrup, to learn the history of the aquarium and its connection to the Institute of Marine Research. Who owns the aquarium now, how will a new one get built, and where will it be? What will it take to get all the various jurisdictions, including business, industry, academia, and the public onboard, to build the World Ocean Center known simply as "O"?  This podcast is a combination of fascinating marine biology, a study in how humans affect their environment, and the political will and fortitude necessary to create an even better National Aquarium in the future.  Check out our links and photos at our episode website at nordicontap.com so see Joachim, Aslak, the Lemkuhl, and other neat things.

Lee Johnson-Lowe, Director Of Sales Marketing at Lord Baltimore Hotel. Johnson-Lowe is responsible for leading and coaching the sales & catering team as well as personally highly motivated sales person. Creativity, innovation and differentiators are a specialty. Focusing on the relationship and loyalty with my clients has been a crucial part of my success. Accommodating association and corporate groups with their hotel, meeting and conference needs.About Lord Baltimore HotelAt the time of its construction in 1928, the 23-story Lord Baltimore Hotel was the largest hotel in Maryland. Named for George Calvert, Lord Baltimore and founder of the Maryland colony, it was the last high-rise building with classical ornamentation erected in downtown Baltimore. The lobby has graciously welcomed guests with its stately columns and traditional appointments for nearly a century, while the guestrooms offer a level of comfort that is unmatched to this day. High-tech amenities are located throughout the hotel, from its accommodations to the event spaces. Located downtown, the Lord Baltimore Hotel is a short walk to many prime attractions such as the Inner Harbor, the National Aquarium, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, and M&T Bank Stadium.Lord Baltimore Hotel has been named to these Historic Hotels of America Top 25 ListsThe Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode ★ Support this podcast ★

Season Premiere of NoPixAfterDarkPodcast we are back! The first guest is Alex Smith is the Founder and President of Atlas Restaurant Group, a nationally-acclaimed Baltimore-based hospitality group featuring twenty-five concepts currently open with more set to open in the near future. Aaron and Alex discussed everything from the his interest in Restaurant Management, the shutdown for COVID, opening more restaurants in the Baltimore Area, over saturating the market, trials and tribulations the company has gone through . We talked about DEI training and how employees going to extensive training before they even began to work.   Smith founded the group in 2012 with the opening of Mediterranean kouzina Ouzo Bay in Baltimore, and has since grown the group in Maryland, Texas and Florida. Following five years as a professional lacrosse player and inspired to pursue a career in hospitality by his grandfather's immense success with Baltimore's H&S Bakery, Smith got his start operating a Häagen-Dazs franchise in Baltimore's Harbor East neighborhood. With each restaurant, Smith creates an unparalleled experience featuring quality of product, live entertainment and impeccable service. In 2023, Atlas will expand to Washington D.C. with two new concepts in the Moxy Hotel, which will bring the total amount of restaurants to 27 and over 2000 employees nationally. In addition to restaurant operations, Alexander Smith is also an active board member at some of Baltimore's most notable organizations and charities, including his longest tenured membership with Visit Baltimore, the city's official destination marketing organization. Some of the other organizations and charities where Smith is currently a board member include the Maryland chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the National Aquarium, Living Classrooms, Greater Baltimore Committee, and most recently with the Maryland Science Center and Signal 13 Foundation in Baltimore.   intro Music: John Tyler produced: www.acutevisions.com www.nopixafterdark.com Sponsors of NoPixAfterDarkPodcast Zeke's Coffee www.zekescoffee.com Maggies Farm www.maggiesfarm.com FoundStudio Shop www.foundstudioshop.com United Way Central Maryland https://uwcm.org Charm Craft City Mafia www.charmcitycraftmafia.com Siena Leigh https://www.sienaleigh.com Open Works https://www.openworksbmore.org Snug Books Baltimore https://www.snugbooks.com Baltimore Fiscal https://www.baltimorefiscal.com

Intersections. Where Diversity, Equity and Design Meet. This Fall, The National Building Museum is bringing together leading Black voices in design, art, and architecture for INTERSECTIONS, a series of dynamic discussions about culture, equity and representation through the lens of design. Launching September 16th and running through December 14th, Intersections engages nationally recognized Black architects, designers and artists in conversations focused on social justice in the built environment. Through interactive lectures and hands-on workshops, this series is designed to provoke new thinking, spark conversation, enlighten and empower. Jacquelyn Sawyer is a fourth generation teacher and dedicated education professional with over 16 years of curriculum and program design, project management and partnership development experience. Jacquelyn began her career in the classroom as a middle and high school Social Studies, Environmental Science and Economics teacher in Baltimore City Public Schools. After welcoming her first son, Jacquelyn transitioned to the non-profit sector, where she worked with organizations like The Baltimore Urban Debate League, WE Charity and the National Aquarium to improve the educational opportunities of students in underserved schools and communities. In addition to her non-profit work, Jacquelyn has also had the opportunity to serve as a curriculum developer, administrative coach and teacher evaluator for school systems across the country, including District of Columbia Public Schools, Dallas Independent School District and Miami- Dade County Public Schools. Jacquelyn currently serves as the Vice President of Education and Engagement at the National Building Museum. Jacquelyn Sawyer received her undergraduate degree in Urban and Suburban Studies from George Mason University and her Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Johns Hopkins University. She is the proud mother of two boys, Thomas and George. In her time away from work she is an avid reader, jazz enthusiast and enjoys hiking, biking and all things outdoors. Sept 8 BLACKSPACE...AT THE INTERSECTION OF BLACK FUTURES, AGENCY, AND DESIGN Sept 16 DEMAR MATTHEWS...AT THE INTERSECTION OF IDENTITY AND COMMUNITY Sep 20 HARRIET TUBMAN...AT THE INTERSECTION OF LEGACY AND LANDSCAPE Sept 23 MABEL WILSON...AT THE INTERSECTION OF REPRESENTATION AND TRADITION Oct 18 BLACKSPACE...AT THE INTERSECTION OF BLACK FUTURES, AGENCY, AND DESIGN Oct 21 AMANDA WILLIAMS...AT THE INTERSECTION OF ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND SOCIAL COMMENTARY Nov 10 GERMANE BARNES...AT THE INTERSECTION OF STORYTELLING, ARCHITECTURE AND CULTURAL NARRATIVE Nov 19 BLACKSPACE...AT THE INTERSECTION OF BLACK FUTURES, AGENCY, AND DESIGN Nov 29 LARGE FIRM ROUND TABLE...AT THE INTERSECTION OF EQUITY, ADVOCACY AND INDUSTRY Dec 14 CORY HENRY...AT THE INTERSECTION OF DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY

In episode 4, Jenna and Sarah didn't have to travel far to reach their next stop along their Voices of a Healthy Ocean tour. The two made their way across the City of Baltimore to meet Amber Doherty, Conservation Community Coordinator, and Maggie Ostdahl, Conservation Policy Manager for the National Aquarium. During their visit, the group explored a couple of the aquarium's locations around the city at the Exeter Community Garden and also their Animal Care and Rescue Center. Tune in the learn more about how the aquarium builds community to inspire conservation of the world's aquatic treasures.

EP 184: Aaron interviewed Laura Bankey Vice President of Conservation Programs at the National Aquarium. I asked Laura what is her definition of Conservation? Laura explained the Conservations Programs that the National Aquarium offers. She also discussed the programs they have for Baltimore City students and summer camps. We discussed Science Based Education, Hands-On Field Initiatives , Award winning exhibits and the Enoch Pratt Library book partnership. Thank you Laura Bankey and the National Aquarium Team for having me as a guest at the Aquarium. As vice president of conservation programs at the National Aquarium, Laura Bankey provides strategic vision and leadership to impact both ecosystems and communities, focusing on the National Aquarium's unique contributions to conservation, consistent with its mission and values, and working in close collaboration with the senior leadership to advance the National Aquarium's conservation priorities. She has been with the Aquarium since 2002 IG: nopixafterdark www.nopixafterdark.com Sponsors of NoPixAfterDarkPodcast  Zeke's Coffee www.zekescoffee.com Maggies Farm www.maggiesfarm.com FoundStudio Shop www.foundstudioshop.com Charm Craft City Mafia www.charmcitycraftmafia.com Siena Leigh https://www.sienaleigh.com Open Works https://www.openworksbmore.org Snug Books Baltimore https://www.snugbooks.com Baltimore Fiscal https://www.baltimorefiscal.com    

My Let's Try Something New Warriors, Ummm… You may not know this, but I LOVE animals. You may not also know that Saturday was sort of a sucky day. It was rainy, cold, and at one point I saw sleet fall from the sky (no joke). So instead of staying inside, my girls and I decided to hit up the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland. We've been members for several years, so we figured we should put them to good use. Come along with us as we explore the aquarium. P.S. Trying something new here with the YouTube channel. Let's see if it epically fails or succeeds. Haha Fingers crossed that it succeeds. :) You never know unless you try, right? With a “Do You Think They Would Let Me Work Here” mentality, Your Queen, EQ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Be sure to subscribe and check out my Instagram and TikTok: @_queenoftheclassroom And if you so desire to watch me rather than listen to me, I have a YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/QueenoftheClassroom Want to see me fail in the most glorious way on social media? Check out my website: https://linktr.ee/QueenoftheClassroom --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Washington Post: Many countries ban circuses with wild animals. These lawmakers want the U.S. to follow suit.   Mexico, Peru and several other Latin American countries have banned or restricted the use of animals in traveling circuses in recent years. Performing animals are even rarer in Europe, where many nations prohibit them.   There is no such federal law in the United States. But dozens of local bans, as well as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's recent decision to fold its tent, have some lawmakers hoping the American political terrain might now be fertile enough to send all circus elephants, tigers and bears to retirement.   U.S. Reps. Ryan Costello (R-Penn.) and Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) appeared on Capitol Hill this week to introduce a bill that would prohibit wild or exotic animal performances in traveling circuses. Flanked by television actors Jorja Fox and Eric Szmanda, the representatives argued that the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act — known by the unwieldy acronym TEAPSPA — would end the suffering of creatures that profit-motivated humans force to perform unnatural behaviors and live in cramped conditions.   “I don't think that those practices have any place in the fabric of our society,” said Costello, who added that his constituents are keenly interested in animal welfare issues.   [One problem with shutting down the circus: Where will the animals go?]   The question is whether they and lots of other Americans are interested enough to push for a nationwide ban on circus animals. The bill is only the latest iteration of a proposal that's been introduced in Congress several times before but has never gotten far. Also at the Hill event was former U.S. representative Jim Moran of Virginia, who noted that he was “sorry” it had never passed before but said the idea “did make some inroads.”   There's little question that public sentiment about performing and captive animals, particularly those considered highly intelligent, is changing. The Ringling Bros. announcement in January, which cited a decline in ticket sales, came after local laws and pressure from animal protection groups prompted the show to retire its elephants. Last year, SeaWorld decided to stop breeding orcas, and the National Aquarium in Baltimore is planning to move its dolphins to a sanctuary.   And animal welfare issues, as Costello suggested, have far more bipartisan support than many topics under consideration in Washington.   [Ringling's elephants are retiring. Will their lives be better?]   What's more, backers of the bill say, the Trump administration's zeal for cost-cutting could work in their favor. Circuses with animals are subject to federal inspection under the Animal Welfare Act. Retiring the animals would therefore reduce spending on inspections, making it a “win-win” for the government and for the creatures, said Jan Creamer, president of Animal Defenders International, whose campaigns helped drive the Latin America bans.   “There's an immediate budget cut,” Creamer said. She said a ban would affect 19 traveling circuses with about 300 animals.   A trainer moves a dromedary during a show at the Cedeno Hermanos Circus in Mexico City in 2015, before a ban in that nation took effect. (Henry Romero/Reuters) But there's also an anti-regulatory zeal these days in Washington, and many lawmakers are loathe to dole out sweeping new restrictions to industries — and that includes circuses. One opponent of TEAPSPA is the Cavalry Group, an advocacy group for “animal enterprise,” which last year said the idea “would deprive countless Americans the ability to experience endangered animals up close, such as elephants and tigers.”   The company that runs Ringling Bros., of course, has also lobbied against the bill in the past. Stephen Payne, a spokesman for Feld Entertainment, indicated it would no longer be a priority now that the circus is closing. But, he said, it remains a bad idea premised on inaccurate information about how circus animals are trained and cared for.   “This is clearly driven by animal rights groups, rather than being based in any factual information or talking to people who work with exotic animals,” Payne said. “There are exceptions for film, television, advertising and rodeos. This is clearly driven by these organizations who are targeting circuses.”   Moran and Creamer, for their part, seemed to acknowledge that the idea is not very likely to sail through Congress, though Moran said a lot of “grass-roots activity” would help. In other words: Public pressure — plus a plethora of competing entertainment options — helped bring an end to the 146-year-old Ringling circus, and it would probably take a whole lot of public pressure on lawmakers to lead to a national ban.   Creamer seemed unfazed. Bills her organization has pushed in other countries have gone through “three, four or more evolutions,” she said. The political landscape, she added, “does need to evolve.”   Hi, I'm Carole Baskin and I've been writing my story since I was able to write, but when the media goes to share it, they only choose the parts that fit their idea of what will generate views.  If I'm going to share my story, it should be the whole story.  The titles are the dates things happened. If you have any interest in who I really am please start at the beginning of this playlist: http://savethecats.org/   I know there will be people who take things out of context and try to use them to validate their own misconception, but you have access to the whole story.  My hope is that others will recognize themselves in my words and have the strength to do what is right for themselves and our shared planet.     You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile   You can see photos, videos and more, updated daily at BigCatRescue.org   Check out our main channel at YouTube.com/BigCatRescue   Music (if any) from Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) This video is for entertainment purposes only and is my opinion.  Closing graphic with permission from https://youtu.be/F_AtgWMfwrk  

We're back with another interview!  Join in to listen to Lewis Cocks, the assistant curator at the Abu Dhabi Aquarium (opening soon), as he shares about his life experiences.  Designing aquariums for royal families, using KY jelly on a nurse shark, rescuing whale sharks, rehabilitating turtles... it's an episode that will have you laughing and learning the whole time.     Follow Lewis on Instagram and ask him all your sea creature questions! https://www.instagram.com/lewis_cocks/ Follow the National Aquarium of Abu Dhabi and keep up with the current exhibits  https://www.instagram.com/thenationalaq/  Check out the incredible videos of the turtle release https://bit.ly/2XkBSiO  Videos of the whale shark rescue https://bit.ly/3lkgCSE  Check out the paper he wrote about nurse sharks https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jfb.13963 

Swarthmore College Men's Basketball forward Julian Levin took a gap year when he found out that the 2020-21 season had been canceled. In this episode of Return To Play, he discusses with host Brandon Hodnett his decision to take the year off from school, his cross country road trip touring national parks, and his internship training dolphins at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. This new mini-series of podcasts called Return To Play, highlights student-athletes who are ready to return to competition in the 2021-22 school year. Adjusting to life away from teammates and away from intercollegiate competition was a major change, but also provided these Garnet student-athletes opportunities to do things they might not have had the chance to do otherwise. Watch this interview on YouTube or Facebook or listen to it on your podcasting platform of choice. Help more people find this interview and more great content from Swarthmore Athletics by leaving a review, sharing this interview, and by subscribing to our channels.

Meet Céline Cousteau, who comes from a lineage of explorers, and as a humanitarian and environmental activist she works with a variety of mediums that range from documentaries to art, from consulting with corporations and foundations to public speaking. Céline's goal throughout her work is reconnecting people to themselves, each other, and to Nature. As a documentary director and producer, Céline created CauseCentric Productions to focus on cause focused media content. Extending her family legacy and her expertise, Céline co-founded The Outdoor Film Fellowship, a nonprofit program whose mission is to empower the next generation of filmmakers, creatives, and activists to inspire change through leadership, film, and the arts. Céline is ambassador for the TreadRight Foundation and on the board of directors of the National Aquarium in Baltimore. Tribes on the Edge is Céline's first full feature documentary, the result of a request from the Indigenous Peoples of the Vale do Javari, Brazilian Amazon, to tell their story to the world.In this episode, you will hear Céline's story of how the film was made and the many challenges that the tribes of the Javari region are facing today and what you can do to help them.Your host, Anne Gordon spent 15 years married into the Emberá tribe of Panama who are very similar in looks, culture and way of life to those of the Javari. In this unique conversation Céline and Anne compare notes and share the insights, experiences and wisdom they gained by spending time with these beautiful tribes of the rainforests of Brazil and Panama.Watch Céline's film Tribes on the Edge on Amazon Prime or iTunes.Learn more and watch a trailer of Tribes on the Edge on Céline's website: TribesontheEdge.comTo learn more about visiting the Emberá tribe in Panama go to EmberaVillageTours.com 

Meet: Marnie Benney is an Independent Curator working at the juncture of contemporary art and technology. Over the last decade, she has produced 27 exhibitions in city centers, public spaces, galleries, and festivals around the world including the New York Hall of Science, University of Cambridge London, the National Aquarium in Maryland, and The Nook Gallery in Los Angeles. Benney is the Co-founder and Curator of AIArtists.org, the world's largest community of artists using Artificial Intelligence, where she provides a platform for artists to share their practice and investigate the future implications of AI on society. What you'll learn: The impact of AI in Art Technology mixing with art is not something new (see da Vinci) Art has always pushed the envelope If you have any questions for Marnie, please feel free to reach out to her via:: http://www.marniebenney.com/ https://www.instagram.com/marniebenney/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marniebenney/ Some of the artwork/links discussed in the podcast: https://aiartists.org/ http://bensnell.io/ http://www.saparcontemporary.com/ http://www.saparcontemporary.com/exhibitions#/art-andai

In our inaugural episode, we spin yarns from Baltimore, MD and Allentown, PA. Megan shares the facts and theories surrounding the mysterious death of Edgar Allen Poe and provides unsolicited advertising for the National Aquarium. Brit talks about the history of the Allentown State Hospital (featured in the M. Night Shyamalan's "Glass"!) and gets spooky with some personal experiences. Listen and subscribe if we leave you thirsting for more tales!

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.   Today...Anne Arundel County Police are investigating a shooting and a stabbing. Anne Arundel County Schools are looking for members of the Executive Committee of the Central Advisory Committee. The Naval Academy is celebrating 175 years in Annapolis. There are two employment related bills in the legislature this this session that may be dicy and contentious. And the National Aquarium has announced that a green sea turtle has died.  And of course, George  from DMV Weather  is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our  YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter feeds, and of course at Eye On Annapolis.

Mary Key is a successful woman entrepreneur who wants to encourage other women entrepreneurs to step up and throw their hats into the ring for leadership roles. Mary has a Ph.D. and has written four books. Today, she tells me about her latest book Seizing Success: A Woman's Guide to Transformational Leadership. She explains why she wrote the book and what she noticed during her research for it. We discuss how women change the dynamics of their companies and how this leadership difference is the future of CEOs. What you will learn: Who is Mary Key? Why women are the future of business leadership. Mary’s time with Inc. Magazine. The Key Women Leadership Forum Mary’s other books. The gender bias that holds women back. How women lead differently. Strengths women bring to leadership roles. How the corporate climate is changing. Stumbling blocks that affect women the most. The importance of being assertive. What are transformational leaders? An overview of Mary’s book Seizing Success. Takeaways: Is there a woman CEO you could hire? Be open-minded in your search and consider the value women provide in business. Links and Resources: GEXP Collaborative Key Associates Inc. Seizing Success: A Woman's Guide to Transformational Leadership by Mary Key Mary’s books Mary’s email About Mary Business thinking partner, trusted advisor, executive coach, speaker, and author, Dr. Mary Key heads Key Associates, Inc. (KA), an organizational transformation consulting firm committed to the development of leaders and organizations. Key has an outstanding track record of helping leaders and organizations grow and thrive. KA has helped clients produce breakthrough results and works with individuals, teams, and organizations in areas such as leadership and team assessment and development, strategic planning, hiring the right talent, conflict resolution and effective execution – all leading to improving your focus and productivity. KA has worked with Fortune 500 companies, Inc. 500 winners, various government agencies and not-for-profits. Among others, KA’s clients have included: Ericsson, Nokia, Nissan, Infiniti, Tenet Healthcare System, Baycare Health System, Baptist Health Care, Bausch & Lomb, Wyeth Nutrition, CitiFinancial Retail Services, Mission Healthcare System, Media General, Stanford University, Circuit City, G.D. Searle, Cooper Industries, Dorn Technology, Museum of Science & Industry, National Aquarium in Baltimore, Georgia-Pacific, Florida Steel, Lake Ontario Steel, Jack Morton Worldwide, Jagged Peak, Lore International, Metal Industries, Incarnate Word Health Systems, Prevent Blindness America, Vology Data Systems, VectorLearning, Tampa Bay Trane, Bayshore Solutions, myMatrixx, The American Rental Association, Tampa Port Authority, Morton Plant Mease Foundation, Peek plc., the Province of British Columbia, and various agencies in the states of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas and Virginia. KA has also consulted in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Key has helped leaders and their companies achieve exponential growth through a system of Right Focus, Right People,