Podcasts about reefs

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Living on Earth
Glaciers Crumble as Earth Warms, Climate-Resilient “Super Reefs”, Fat Marmot Week and “OnlyMarms”, and more.

Living on Earth

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 53:56


The devastating August 2026 flash floods in Nepal and Tibet were triggered in part by a glacial collapse, a phenomenon likely to become more frequent as the Earth continues to rapidly warm due to human caused climate change. We discuss why climate change is making mountains and glaciers more unstable, and how early warning systems and less development in floodplains could prevent future loss of life.  Also, as global sea temperatures rise due to climate change, coral reefs around the world are struggling through mass bleaching events. But new research has identified nearly one-third of the world's coral reefs as climate-resilient “super reefs”, three times more than was previously estimated.  And inspired by the popular Fat Bear Week, researchers with the Marmot Project launched Fat Marmot Week this year to raise awareness of these large ground squirrels, and drum up support for sustaining their decades-long research project. We talk about the winner of Fat Marmot Week, and other creative ways the team is fundraising and spreading a love of yellow-bellied marmots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ThePrint
CutTheClutter: China's 'bullying' note to the Philippines & big dispute over small reefs in South China Sea

ThePrint

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 29:08


Philippines Defence Chief Gilberto Teodoro lashed out at China after a note asserting Beijing's position over the longstanding dispute in South China Sea was handed to him, while he was delivering remarks at an international forum in Seoul. Teodoro read the memo line by line and said this is actual 'coercion, bullying and aggression'. #CutTheClutter Episode 1897 traces the longstanding dispute between Philippines & China over reefs in the South China Sea, and what each country has claimed over the years. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains where Philippines stands, its ties with US, and why these matter in the changing world.----more----Watch Philippines Defence Chief Gilberto C. Teodoro full video here: https://youtu.be/DaQA1vVCexw----more----Watch CutTheClutter on China new map here: https://youtu.be/QoC_B2KX_gM

Kottke Ride Home
Coral Comeback: Can“Good Bacteria” Help Save Reefs From The Heat?

Kottke Ride Home

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 7:23


Red Sea Coral Dying From Heat Stress is Being Revived With Probiotics Scientists revive coral dying from heat using live bacteria Contact the Show: coolstuffdailypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colonize The Ocean
Colonize The Ocean : Evaluation of Marine Life on Miami Beach Artificial Reefs

Colonize The Ocean

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 37:32


In 1998, researchers initiated a study off the coast of Miami Beach to evaluate how different construction materials influenced the effectiveness of artificial reefs. Over a three-year period, divers monitored twelve structures built from limestone boulders, concrete-gravel, and a concrete-tire aggregate to compare their impact on marine life. The findings revealed that all three materials supported similar levels of fish abundance, biomass, and species richness, regardless of the specific substance used. While the materials themselves did not create significant variations, the study confirmed that the artificial reefs successfully increased the local marine population compared to the original seabed. Ultimately, the data suggested that environmental factors and seasonal changes played a larger role in fish distribution than the reef's physical composition. This research highlights the viability of using diverse materials, including recycled tire chips, to create productive underwater habitats.https://atlantisseacolony.com/#ArtificialReefs #MiamiBeach #MarineLife #OceanConservation #ReefRestoration #MarineBiology #FishHabitat #RecycledTires #SustainableMaterials #UnderwaterHabitat #CoastalResearch #MarineScience #Biodiversity #OceanStudy #EnvironmentalScience #ReefBuilding #FloridaReefs #MarinePopulation #EcoFriendlyReefs #TireRecycling #HabitatCreation #OceanHabitat #SpeciesRichness #FishAbundance #SeabedRestoration

Sandals Palmcast
Episode 209 - Beneath the Waves of Curaçao: Restoring the Reefs and Protecting Paradise

Sandals Palmcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 20:50


In this episode, we're diving beneath the waves of Curaçao to uncover the incredible work happening below the surface to protect one of the Caribbean's most precious treasures: its coral reefs. Join us as we explore the partnership between the Sandals Foundation and BRANCH Coral Foundation, from the launch of a new coral nursery at Sandals Royal Curaçao to exciting guest experiences that bring conservation to life. Hear from Max van Aalst, Director of BRANCH Coral Foundation, and Ryan Johnson, Watersports Manager at Sandals Royal Curaçao, as they share how innovation, collaboration, and a shared passion for the ocean are helping restore Curaçao's reefs–one coral at a time.

Colonize The Ocean
Colonize The Ocean : Floating Reefs; Life Beneath Scottish Wind Turbines

Colonize The Ocean

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 27:16


Recent robotic inspections of the Hywind Scotland Pilot Park have revealed that floating wind turbines are serving as thriving artificial reefs. By exploring the submerged steel structures of five massive turbines, a submersible identified 121 unique species, including anemones, crustaceans, and rare corals. These findings suggest that offshore energy infrastructure provides a protected habitat for marine life by physically preventing destructive practices like bottom trawling. However, the accumulation of biological growth also presents engineering challenges, such as increased weight on the mooring lines and anchors. This research offers vital baseline data for scientists and developers to better understand how expanding renewable energy projects impact oceanic biodiversity. Ultimately, the study highlights the complex relationship between technological expansion and the unintentional creation of deep-sea sanctuaries.https://atlantisseacolony.com/#FloatingWindTurbines #HywindScotland #ArtificialReefs #MarineBiodiversity #OffshoreWind #RoboticInspection #OceanSanctuaries #RenewableEnergy #DeepSeaHabitat #MarineLife #WindFarmEcology #SustainableEnergy #BiodiversityBoost #EngineeringChallenges #OceanConservation #SubseaInspection #ProtectedHabitats #CleanEnergyImpact

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A monsoon over summer provided some reprieve for the heat-stressed Great Barrier Reef but this effect was short-lived. Jennifer Matthews at UTS is looking for ways to fortify the reef in the long-term, and she and her team are seeking to understand coral health and nutrition to enhance their survival, growth and reproduction.

Word on the Reef
S3 E23: The Power of Parrotfish PLUS Priority Reefs with Professor Pete Mumby

Word on the Reef

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2026 46:24 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailTwenty years ago, the Belize Barrier Reef was in serious trouble, and nobody could quite figure out why. Then Professor Pete Mumby helped uncover the surprising role of an unlikely reef hero: the parrotfish. Today, we're diving into the incredible world of these colourful fish and discovering how they can help protect coral reefs.PLUS… if you only have limited time, people and resources to protect some of the Great Barrier Reef's 3,000 individual reefs, which ones would you choose?As ocean temperatures continue to rise, scientists are working to identify the reefs that are most important to protect - and the decisions aren't easy. This week, we're joined by Professor Pete Mumby from the University of Queensland's Marine Spatial Ecology Lab to find out how scientists are tackling this enormous challenge.More Info:Professor Mumby's Presentation at the 2018 Coral Reef Futures SymposiumSupport the show-------SUPPORT THE SHOW: Become a supporter to connect with Tanya and Brett, get a shout-out on the show, ask us questions and suggest episode topics! Got questions? Email info@wordonthereef.comFollow @WordOnTheReefPodcast on InstagramPROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Ti...

WOW Cruising
Refits, Reefs, and Epic Voyages

WOW Cruising

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2026 10:44


Azamara Quest enters drydock on October 31, 2026 for the first refit under Azamara's $80 million Azamara Forward program, gaining a Penthouse Suite Deck with 12 new suites, a Chef's Table, updates to the Atlas Bar, Discoveries Restaurant and Cabaret Lounge, an expanded THESANCTUM spa, and a complete refresh of all 352 staterooms before the ship returns to service on November 26. In Ibiza, the MSC Foundation and Asociación Vellmari have launched Shallow Bays of the Mediterranean, a three-year project running from August 2026 to July 2029 that aims to plant 170,000 to 180,000 Posidonia oceanica plants and restore roughly 20,000 square metres of degraded habitat in Talamanca Bay, while reaching 6,000 students across 30 education centres and involving about 600 volunteers. And Atlas Ocean Voyages has added four extended sailings to Atlas Adventurer's debut season, led by the 128-night Grand Odyssey Expedition from Kobe to Cape Town departing November 30, 2028.

Unexplainable
A trip to the twilight reefs

Unexplainable

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 39:40


Down beneath the waves, where the light starts to fade, there's an ecosystem scientists don't fully understand. About a decade ago, some researchers left structures in this mysterious world and let them grow encrusted with life. Now they're pulling them back up again and unwrapping them like scientific presents.Guests: Luiz Rocha, ichthyology curator at the California Academy of Sciences, along with Johanna Loacker, Lynn Bonomo, Chris Meyer, Sarah Tweedt, Tito Monteiro da Cruz Lotufo, Emily Rutkowski, Yara Tibirica, Daniel Eisenhauer, Terry Gosliner, and Chrissy PiotrowskiFor show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unxtranscripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unexplainable⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And please email us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠unexplainable@vox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ We read every email. Support Unexplainable (and get ad-free episodes) by becoming a Vox Member today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/members⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WBUR News
A mixtape for oysters: Researchers test if sounds of home can help restore reefs

WBUR News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 6:24


The New England coast used to be crowded with wild oyster reefs. But the reefs have been decimated by overfishing, pollution, development and climate change. Aran Mooney, who studies underwater acoustics at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, is researching whether sound can help with efforts to restore oyster beds

FEBA Podcast
Hidden reefs and spots in Love Feasts - English

FEBA Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 8:02


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National Trust Podcast
Racing for Reefs | From Formula 1 to Coral Conservation

National Trust Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 20:57


Coral reefs are among the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth, yet climate change, pollution and overfishing are driving their rapid decline.In response, Formula One champions McLaren Racing and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation have joined forces, combining engineering, data analysis and marine science to help restore coral reefs before they are lost.National Trust ranger Ajay Tegala is joined by Anna Marsden and Kim Wilson to explore how this innovative partnership is accelerating reef restoration and what it could mean for the future of coral conservation.  Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust's YouTube:https://youtu.be/ZT4mlDD6j8U Production Host: Ajay Tegala Producer: Pippa Tilbury-Harris Sound: Jesus Gomez Contributor: Kim Wilson, McLaren Racing Anna Marsden, Great Barrier Reef FoundationImage: Yongala Dive exploring an underwater wreck. Copyright credit: Tourism and Events Queensland Discover More: If you'd like to learn more about McLaren Racing's Sustainability work, you can do so here: McLaren Racing - Committed to Sustainability   You can learn more about The Great Barrier Reef Foundation and it's work here: Restoring coral reefs - Great Barrier Reef Foundation McLaren Racing and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation fast‑tracking reef recovery - Great Barrier Reef Foundation  And you can become a reef defender here: https://give.barrierreef.org/donate/reef-defender  Follow us on Instagram @wildtalesnt If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast
Invenergy Drops Four Offshore Leases, Turbines Become Reefs

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 3:24


Allen covers Invenergy returning four offshore wind leases for $765 million, a Block Island study finding turbines became reefs, RES’s Smart Pilot drone inspections, RWE’s three new French wind farms, and a $12 billion Japan-UK floating wind compact. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly newsletter on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on YouTube, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary’s “Engineering with Rosie” YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Good Monday everyone. There is a deal being made in Washington today … and the ocean is watching. Invenergy, the largest privately held power developer in North America, has agreed to hand back four offshore wind leases to the federal government. The price tag … seven hundred sixty-five million dollars. Those leases covered waters off New York, the Gulf of Maine, and Morro Bay off central California. One of those projects … Leading Light Wind … a two-point-four gigawatt development in the New York Bight … had already been canceled last November due to economic and regulatory pressure. The remaining three lease areas represented another four-point-eight gigawatts of potential capacity. All of it … gone. In exchange, Invenergy will redirect that capital into natural gas plants in Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri … and into geothermal projects across the Western United States. This is now the eighth offshore wind lease the Trump administration has bought out. Total cost to the federal government across all eight deals … more than two-point-five billion dollars. Seven state attorneys general are already suing over an earlier buyout with another developer, arguing the administration lacks legal authority to use federal funds this way. Invenergy is already pivoting toward geothermal. Just last week, the company acquired a five thousand-acre geothermal parcel in New Mexico through a federal lease sale. That brings its total federal geothermal footprint to forty-five parcels … one hundred forty-four thousand acres … across five western states. While Invenergy’s offshore leases are being canceled … the ocean beneath those kinds of projects may be quietly thriving. Scientists have spent seven years studying the Block Island Wind Farm off the coast of Rhode Island … America’s first offshore wind installation. They tracked nearly a million marine animals across seventy-one species. What they expected to find was damage. What they found instead … was astounding. Black sea bass abandoned their old wandering patterns and began clustering around the turbine foundations to feed. Blue mussels colonized the steel pylons. Macroalgae spread across the submerged surfaces. Cod, lobster, and reef fish moved into the rock piled around the bases. The turbines became reefs. Accidental … but unmistakable. Researchers at the University of St. Andrews strapped GPS trackers to harbor seals expecting them to flee offshore wind farms. Instead … the seals swam straight lines through the turbine rows … stopping to forage at each foundation … like a delivery driver working a route. One seal traced the turbine layout so precisely that researchers said you could have mapped every foundation from that single animal’s trail alone. Researchers are finding a sobering conclusion: whether a turbine helps the ocean or hurts it depends almost entirely on how old it is … and where it stands. New foundations going in … disruptive. Old foundations with fifteen years of growth on them … something closer to a reef. The science is finally precise enough to say which is which. The seals figured it out years ago. They just went where the food was … in very straight lines. Meanwhile, on dry land … RES, the global renewable energy company, has launched a new tool called Smart Pilot that automates wind turbine blade inspections using drones. RES says it will take twenty-five percent less time. And it runs on standard DJI consumer drone hardware … no proprietary equipment required. RES currently supports approximately forty-five gigawatts of installed renewable capacity worldwide. And over in France … RWE has officially opened three new wind farms in northern France. Combined capacity: sixty-eight-point-eight megawatts. Together, they will power approximately thirty-eight thousand French households with electricity from the wind. The projects took a decade from development to inauguration. The turbines are spinning now. And over in the UK, Japan and the United Kingdom have signed an Offshore Wind Compact committing Japan to facilitate up to nine billion British pounds … roughly twelve billion dollars … in investment for five-point-nine gigawatts of floating offshore wind in British waters. Three projects underpin the deal. Ossian … three-point-six gigawatts … Green Volt … five hundred sixty megawatts … and Erebus … a one hundred megawatt demonstration project planned for the Celtic Sea. The United Kingdom called it a long-term structural measure. Not a reaction to the moment. But a bet on the future. There are many roadblocks ahead for offshore and onshore wind. That is clear. Invenergy turning over their offshore leases feels more like financial leveraging than an internal philosophy shift. At some point in the relatively near future Invenergy can probably buy back those leases at a fraction of the cost. Because wind energy — along with solar energy — is only getting cheaper. And economics eventually wins. And the worry about sea life due to offshore turbines — that worry seems misplaced. And that’s the state of the wind industry for the 22nd of June 2026. Join us tomorrow for the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast.

WHRO Reports
100,000 tons of rubble from HRBT expansion will go onto artificial reefs in the Chesapeake Bay

WHRO Reports

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 1:08


Dismantled materials include bridge decks, beams and pilings.

English4U 活用空中美語
Unit 7-1 湛藍海浪下的故事 走進綠島的自然與人文_2026.0708

English4U 活用空中美語

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 19:06


Unit 7-1 Beyond the Blue: Green Island's Rocks, Reefs, and Memories 綠島不只有湛藍海水,還有風浪刻出的岩石與歷史記憶。本集從睡美人岩、哈巴狗岩、綠島燈塔,一路走到浮潛景點與白色恐怖綠島紀念園區。自然奇景、人文故事與海洋生態交織成一趟島嶼小旅行,帶你重新認識臺灣東南方的美麗角落。

English4U 活用空中美語
Unit 7-2 湛藍海浪下的故事 走進綠島的自然與人文_2026.0708

English4U 活用空中美語

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 20:25


Unit 7-2 Beyond the Blue: Green Island's Rocks, Reefs, and Memories 綠島不只有湛藍海水,還有風浪刻出的岩石與歷史記憶。本集從睡美人岩、哈巴狗岩、綠島燈塔,一路走到浮潛景點與白色恐怖綠島紀念園區。自然奇景、人文故事與海洋生態交織成一趟島嶼小旅行,帶你重新認識臺灣東南方的美麗角落。

BFM :: Earth Matters
Oil and Gas vs Marine Biodiversity

BFM :: Earth Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 30:34


As we mark World Oceans Day today Coral Triangle Day in June, it's worth remembering that Malaysia sits within one of the most biodiverse marine regions on Earth. Our waters are home to coral reefs, seagrass meadows, sea turtles, sharks, and countless other species that support fisheries, tourism, livelihoods, and coastal communities. But a new report suggests that many of these ecologically important areas overlap with active and proposed offshore oil and gas development. Produced by RimbaWatch with technical contributions from SkyTruth and support from the Center for Energy, Ecology, and Development, the report titled Reefs at Risk: Mapping Fossil Fuel Threats to Sensitive Marine Environments in Malaysia, presents the first comprehensive mapping of how Malaysia's offshore fossil fuel industry intersects with what it calls Sensitive Marine Environments. To discuss the findings and what they could mean for marine conservation, governance, and the energy transition, we're joined by Adam Farhan, Co-Founder and Director of RimbaWatch, and Angelina Dacanay, Southeast Asia Energy Transition Lead at the Center for Energy, Ecology, and Development (CEED).Image Credit: Inside Climate NewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Word on the Reef
S3 E14: Reef Fish Beneath our City: Restoring Cairns' Urban Waterways and Oyster Reefs with Phil Laycock

Word on the Reef

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 43:01


Did you know that some Great Barrier Reef fish species are spending part of their life cycle in the middle of our city? That's right, marine fish species could be as close as your nearest concrete storm water drain, swimming among abandoned shopping trolleys and discarded beer bottles. In fact, recent research has found more than 60 species of native fish in these waterways.On todays' episode of Word on the Reef, host Tanya Murphy is joined by Phil Laycock from OzFish Unlimited, to explore the amazing biodiversity of our urban waterways, what's being done to restore their habitat, and how we can learn to be better neighbours to our fishy friends. We'll also discuss how restoring long-lost oyster Reefs can revolutionise ecosystems.Support the showHelp Keep Word on the Reef Afloat!Please take 2 minutes to fill out our Word on the Reef Listener Survey to help us apply for funding for the show!PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Tide: ...

The #MiamiTech Pod
A $10M Miami Startup Turning Seawalls Into Living Reefs

The #MiamiTech Pod

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 26:19 Transcription Available


Seawalls haven't changed in over 100 years… until now.In this episode, Anya Freeman shares how she left a legal career to build Kind Designs, a Miami-based startup using 3D printing to reinvent coastal infrastructure—making seawalls cheaper, stronger, and alive.We get into: Why traditional seawalls are failing (and costing homeowners $300K+)  How “living seawalls” repair themselves and improve water quality  The unexpected path from lawyer → climate tech founder  How she navigated one of the toughest permitting environments in the country  What it takes to scale a hard tech startup with a 10-person team A big thanks to our podcast home, The LAB Miami!

RTÉ - Mooney Goes Wild
Remarkable Reefs

RTÉ - Mooney Goes Wild

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 18:01


Coral reefs, often called the rainforests of the sea, support a third of visible marine life and host vast hidden biodiversity. A new Nature study reveals living reefs contain previously unknown biomolecules with potential for medicine and biotechnology. Professor Olivier Thomas of University of Galway explains the findings...

What On Earth
Can baby coral nurseries rescue reefs from climate change?

What On Earth

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 23:49


Coral reefs support marine life — and livelihoods. But bleaching caused by warming oceans is putting both under threat. Fishing communities in Mauritius and Seychelles are feeling it more than almost anywhere else. But there are ambitious efforts underway in these island nations to restore some of what's been lost, to protect the health of the ecosystems and the local economies.

Stonemaier Streams
Announcing Finspan: Sharks & Reefs!

Stonemaier Streams

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 1:21


https://stonemaiergames.com/announcing-finspan-sharks-reefs/

So Into That
warm weather is upon us!!

So Into That

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 34:05


Hi! Carmel Valley schools are operating on a half-day schedule all week, and we're in the middle of an extreme heat wave, so it feels like a mini spring break before real spring break is upon us in April. I know a lot of your kids have spring break this month (my friend Mary Pell is visiting from North Carolina right now for her daughter's spring break!), so today we're sharing a few spring break-related things, should it be on your radar right now, too.Whether or not you're in a spring break time of life: spring as a season will be official on Friday! To celebrate, Saturday's new recipe includes my favorite spring vegetable, asparagus, but in the meantime, we wanted to share our team's personal favorite super-springy recipes from the archives to welcome the new season. And lest you forget: there's a whole “spring” section in the What to Cook recipe index — along with many, many more categories based on cook time, protein, and mood. If you're ever needing inspiration for dinner, let the index be your guide. Also worth noting if you're a Substack app user: we are VERY happy to report that the WTC index is pinned again under “posts” when you're on the WTC homepage within the app. The pinned posts went missing for a few weeks but they're back, baby!Caro's: sheet-pan spring salmonThis is perhaps the springiest weeknight dinner recipe I've ever written. Dilly sauce, asparagus, roasted potatoes, and salmon with lots of lemon… it's so fresh and delicious. It's also both gluten- and dairy-free as written and is delicious served either right out of the oven or at room temp, so you could cook the entire meal ahead of time, let it cool, and store it covered in the fridge. Bring it out 30-ish minutes before dinner to let it come to room temperature, then dig in! It's a total crowd pleaser. There's an even simpler version of this meal — it omits the potatoes — in WTC the book on page 40! Jillian's: crispy artichoke and chicken saladArtichokes are one of my favorite spring vegetables! This is a good-all-week salad that combines roasted marinated artichokes with chicken that you marinate in the artichoke brine, a can of white beans, kale, homemade croutons, and the most addicting, springy lemon-Parm dressing out there. I typically eat vegetarian and highly endorse the mushroom vegetarian riff that Caro suggests! Molly's: roasted asparagus farrottoI cooked this meal one day last week after the time change and it was a perfect springy experience. I sipped a glass of white wine (the same wine I used later for the recipe!) while the asparagus and farro roasted away in the oven and the evening sunlight (!!) poured through the windows. It's VERY tasty, and Caro's asparagus-roasting hack in this recipe — you cook it on an inverted pot lid! — always makes me feel like a pro. Do you have a favorite springy WTC recipe?!Whether you're traveling this season or not, these “vacation house” meal plans will get you in the springy and/or spring break spirit! Version one + version two. I'm taking my older boys on a very adventure-heavy spring break trip with Lonely Planet Journeys (formerly known as Elsewhere, the travel company that sent me on the Camino and to Patagonia!) next month. It'll be my first real trip with kids that isn't a plop vacation by the pool/beach — we are going to be making our own chocolate from native cacao! Snorkeling in cenotes! Exploring ancient ruins! We are all so excited and grateful for the opportunity.That said, my typical spring break plan is to go somewhere that I can plop in front of a body of water (pool, beach, lake, etc.) with the kids, and have easy access to a house or hotel room with all the creature comforts we may need. Other years, we hang at home and go to the pool after work and/or on local outings that we can't usually do when the kids are in school. Whatever your plans may be, here's a random collection of spring break tips and things we are loving.* I've said this before but one of my favorite vacation tricks is shipping a Thrive order to the rental house with pantry staples, kids snacks and meals (like Goodles!), and any other miscellaneous things we'll need during the trip like sunscreen, dish soap, diapers, etc. I love that when I'm filling my Thrive box I don't have to study the ingredients lists — they have a strict vetting process to ensure that everything they carry is organic and free from more than 1,000 artificial, synthetic, and GMO ingredients. It also saves me money!!! The membership's only $5 a month, they run sales all the time within their membership, and the items are already priced up to 30% off retail. Click here to get 30% off your first order and a free $60 gift of your choice when you sign up. And as a reminder, new-to-Thrive WTC Insiders get $25 off their first four orders (plus lots of other perks)! * I got this suit in black for Mexico and it's a really nice middle ground between mom suit and sexy suit. It's definitely VERY SNUG in my normal size, so size up if you're on the fence about going up or down!* At the pool this week three of my friends had this sun hat and it looked so good on everyone! I'm a ball cap person but I know I need to become a sun hat person for more coverage, ugh. * I continue to be obsessed with this glowy face sunscreen. It's honestly helping me remember to wear SPF every day because I love the way it brightens up my face when I'm not wearing makeup!* Loeffler Randall gifted me a really great travel tote bag and it got a lot of use in February. I love that it slides onto the handle of my roller bag and actually stays in place, it fits under the airplane seat nicely, and has tons of storage compartments. And it's nylon, so it transitions from airplane to poolside splashes nicely.* Speaking of roller bags, I just got a new one and I'm VERY into it. I really prefer a hard shell when I'm trying to cram WAY too much stuff into a carry-on (like for my 10-day business trip in February!), and this one has tons of great storage compartments and glides really nicely.* I just ordered these Bermuda shorts! In black. I'm very excited about them!! * From Molly: I went shopping at Vuori this past weekend in NYC and found another pair of my all-time favorite shorts, the Villa, in this new color. I wear them everywhere — exercise classes, my kids' sports practices and games, and as a coverup at the beach and pool. They have a wonderfully roomy thigh, dry quickly, and are just the comfiest. I also got this tee — I'm a shorty and the crop hits perfectly with high-waisted bottoms like the Villas. (From Caro: I've been thinking about ordering these!! We love a roomy thigh. I've been getting a lot of wear out of my fave $20 shorts but they're more athletic looking than the Villa.)* Speaking of coverups…* From Caro: I've been wearing this button-up dress to the pool (and around town) all week (and I wore it all last summer while pregnant and postpartum!).* From Molly: I shared this Quince coverup last year but can update that it held up well all summer (and we live at the beach so I wore it a ton!). It stretches out/gets weighed down a bit when it's wet, but shrinks back up once washed and dried. I love this one, too, that's similar but collared. I'm also excited for an order from this sister-owned small business to arrive soon — I'm trying to invest in more UPF-50 coverups!* From Molly: One last staple I'll be packing for beach outings this spring: my Reefs! The back strap makes them easy to walk through soft sand in (I hate it when flip flops fling sand up my legs!), and you can hose them down afterward.Every week, we dig into the What to Cook archives to see what we were cooking this time in years past — the recipes worth bringing back into your rotation. Here's this week's lineup.1. farro fattoush, 2025Here's another springy good-all-week salad that will hold up well in the fridge for days! This one packs farro, chickpeas, tons of herbs, crunchy veg, a punchy lemony dressing, and poached chicken for protein. It's fresh, herby, and satisfying in a way that makes a lunch (or dinner!) salad feel like a real meal, not a side dish.2. the ultimate easy-but-fancy spring menu, 2024Your blueprint for a special occasion spring meal that comes together with zero stress: slow-roasted lamb, lemony potatoes, a bright salad, asparagus, and Gruyère & black pepper biscuits with hot honey butter! It comes with a full plan of attack to keep things seamless, but you can also mix and match pieces for a simpler, just-as-delicious meal.3. rotisserie-ish chicken with schmaltzy frizzled cabbage, 2023A sheet-pan dinner where the chicken does double duty — roasting on top of cabbage so all that schmaltzy goodness drips down and transforms it. Add buttery sweet potatoes and you've got a cozy, low-effort, high-reward situation. From WTCer Jill: “Wow. My husband kept saying, ‘this is restaurant quality'… The cabbage is SO GOOD… And the chicken was so moist and flavorful. First time cooking a whole chicken and this recipe made it so easy.”4. roasted harissa chicken and sweet potato bowls, 2022Jammy, caramelized sweet potatoes and harissa-roasted chicken layered over a cool, creamy swoop of yogurt or labne — then finished with crunchy nuts, pops of sweet dried fruit, and a squeeze of lemon. This meal hits every note (spicy, creamy, tangy, crunchy) and is endlessly adaptable depending on what you have.5. one-skillet crispy chicken burrito bowls, 2021So many of you have this recipe on repeat — it's easy, reliable, and a total crowd-pleaser. Rice cooks in salsa until it's rich and flavorful, chicken gets golden and crispy on top, and everything finishes with melty, bubbly cheese under the broiler.We use affiliate links when sharing product recs, which means we may earn a small commission off of purchases you make through those links. This does not cost you anything extra and is a way to support the production of and team behind What to Cook. Sponsorships are another way we partner with brands that we authentically love and can personally vouch for. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whattocook.substack.com/subscribe

The Prestige Reef Dork Show
Pro Coral Farmer's Corals That Play Nice In High Density Reefs | The PRDS Ep 125

The Prestige Reef Dork Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 117:17


Buy 3D printed aquarium accessories from my Etsy store: https://reefdork.etsy.com/The below links have an affiliate code - so if you make a purchase, I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you! The best algae scraper in the world - https://amzn.to/3lRCOVbThe best RO/DI filter for most people - https://amzn.to/46RXGRqBest test kits for every parameter:Salinity - https://amzn.to/3tkVovyAlkalinity - https://amzn.to/3Xk7LmZCalcium - https://amzn.to/48ubKlLMagnesium - https://amzn.to/3rnLYPDPhosphate - https://amzn.to/3PQ2OxNNitrate - https://amzn.to/3wWfL1M

Fishing the DMV
Chesapeake Bay Oyster Reefs & Habitat Restoration with Jesse Howe (CCA Maryland)

Fishing the DMV

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 46:21


On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Jesse Howe, Assistant Director of CCA Maryland, to discuss the current state of the Chesapeake Bay and what it means for anglers. We dive into water quality, oyster restoration, and the role oyster reefs play in supporting striped bass and other fisheries in the bay. Jesse also breaks down the Living Reef Action Campaign and how habitat restoration efforts are helping rebuild one of the most important fisheries on the East Coast. If you care about the future of Chesapeake Bay fishing and striped bass conservation, this is an episode you won't want to miss. CCA Maryland Website: https://www.ccamd.org/living-reef-action-campaign/ CCA Maryland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCAMARYLAND CCA Maryland Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cca_md?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  CCA Information:  information@ccamd.org Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon: https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fishtagged?igsh=YTJiYXNhOHo5dmNkJake's bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/ Link to Tactical Fishing Company: https://tacticalfishingco.com/ Fishing Pro Tech: https://www.facebook.com/FishingProTech  Phone Number: (757) 566-1278Email: lin@fishingprotech.usFishing Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168 Click the link below to get free shipping off any Super Blue Stuff roll-ons when you use the code FISHING! Click the link below right here:  https://bit.ly/4buUMb5 #ChesapeakeBay #fishingtheDMV #fishingtipsSupport the show

While My Batteries Charge
Losi, Reefs RC, MinifabsRS Oh My!

While My Batteries Charge

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 63:49


This time on While My Batteries Are (dis)Charge Podcast we'll be talking about some new products from Losi & Reefs RC and looking at a new MinifabsRC titanium 24th scale chassis I've got coming in the mail.

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Louisiana Considered Podcast
New Orleans may abandon recycling initiative; artificial reefs in Alabama help to restore sea habitats

Louisiana Considered Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 24:28


A New Orleans initiative to increase citywide recycling is under threat. This is despite the fact that the city has more than 5 million dollars worth of support from the EPA and a national nonprofit to support this program.Reporter for Verite News, Katie Jane Fernelius, tells us more. Sea habitats are vanishing in the Gulf due to overfishing. Now, there's a potential human-made solution for this human-made problem: artificial reefs. In the first part of the latest episode of Sea Change, we learn how artificial reefs are helping to provide a new habitat for sea life in Alabama. And next week, we'll learn about a similar initiative being deployed in Cambodia.___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Alana Schreiber. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We get production and technical support from Garrett Pittman, Adam Vos and our assistant producer Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Sea Change
One Man's Trash: Artificial Reefs Creating Underwater Treasures

Sea Change

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 34:56


Artificial reefs have been credited with supporting fisheries, protecting rare species, and attracting tourists that boost the economy. But, of course, like any story about the environment, it gets complicated both here in the Gulf and on Cambodia's coast. If you'd like to know more about Alabama's booming artificial reef program, check out this article from Irina Zhorov.  EPISODE CREDITSThis episode was hosted by Executive Producer Carlyle Calhoun and reported by Eva Tesfaye and Leila Goldstein. The episode was edited by Johanna Zorn, with additional help from Rosemary Westwood, Michael McEwan, and Aubri Juhasz. The episode was fact-checked by Michael McEwan. Sound design by Kurt Kohnen. Our theme music is by Jon Batiste.Sea Change is a WWNO and WRKF production. We are part of the NPR Podcast Network and distributed by PRX. Sea Change is made possible with major support from the Gulf Research Program of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. WWNO's Coastal Desk is supported by the Walton Family Foundation, the Meraux Foundation, and the Greater New Orleans Foundation. 

Florida Matters
Fresh approach to hunger, urchin care for reefs, growth reality check, prison to prevention

Florida Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 48:44


From expanding fresh food access and restoring reef ecosystems to measuring regional growth and mentoring youth, "Florida Matters Live & Local" explores solutions shaping Tampa Bay's future.Call: 813-755-6562Message: FloridaMatters@wusf.orgWebsite: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

The KE Report
Novo Resources - Belltopper Project Update: Expanding the High-Grade Resource Potential, New Gold Reefs Identified

The KE Report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 13:03


In this company update, we are joined by Mike Spreadborough, Executive Co-Chairman, and Kas De Luca, General Manager of Exploration at Novo Resources (TSX: NVO | ASX: NVO | OTCQX: NSRPF). Following a flurry of activity across their portfolio, the team discusses the significant expansion of exploration targets at the Belltopper Project in Victoria, Australia. Key Discussion Points: Exploration Target Upgrade: The company recently announced a 40% increase in estimated ounces and a 48% increase in tonnage at the Belltopper Project, with the high-case exploration target now exceeding 880,000 ounces of gold. Geological Confidence: Kas De Luca explains how a year of mapping, 3D modeling of historical mine data, and modern drilling has expanded the target to eight distinct high-grade reefs, including the discovery of additional structures like the O'Connor's Reef. Proximity to World-Class Mines: The team highlights Belltopper's strategic location within the Bendigo Tectonic Zone, situated just 60km south of the high-grade Fosterville mine, in a province that has produced over 60 million ounces of gold. Upcoming Work Programs: Mike Spreadborough outlines the roadmap for the second half of 2026, which includes a major diamond and RC drilling campaign aimed at converting these exploration targets into a formal inferred resource. Portfolio-Wide Momentum: Beyond Victoria, the conversation touches on near-term drilling plans for projects in the Pilbara, supported by a solid cash position of approximately $8 million as of the start of the year.   Please email me with any follow up questions for Mike and the team at Novo Resources. My email address is Fleck@kereport.com.     Click here to visit the Novo Resources website to learn more about all the projects and exploration programs.    ----------------- For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks:  The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/  Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/ Investment Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or investment product. Investing in equities, commodities, really everything involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

Northwest Florida Fishing Report
Winter Offshore Flounder from a Kayak (60-Foot Reefs, Jigs, and Safety Tips)

Northwest Florida Fishing Report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 91:46


In this week's Northwest Florida Fishing Report, host Joe Baya and co-host Angelo DePaola of The Coastal Connection mix fishing and Gulf Coast living, with Angelo sharing a quick update on the Northwest Florida real estate market and what buyers and sellers should be thinking about as 2026 gets underway. On the fishing side, they sit down with Brandon Barton of Emerald Waters Kayak Charters to break down offshore winter flounder fishing on nearshore reefs—an overlooked cold-season bite that can be done by boat or kayak. Brandon covers the depth range he targeted (roughly 50–65 feet), how to stay positioned on structure in wind and current, and how to read the subtle flounder bite and time your hookset. They also dig into the simple, effective tackle approach—bucktail-style jigs with durable strip bait like bonita, dialing in jig weight for solid bottom contact, and why a net matters for landing flounder consistently—then close with winter safety priorities and a reminder on stewardship when fish are stacked up offshore. Sponsors: Dixie Supply and Baker Metal Killerdock Coastal Connection EXP Realty AFTCO SlipSki Solutions Black Buffalo Stayput Anchor Hilton's Realtime Navigator

Northwest Florida Fishing Report
Building the Fishery – Artificial Reefs with a Fisherman Who Dives Them

Northwest Florida Fishing Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 84:41


In this week's Northwest Florida Fishing Report, host Joe Baya and co-host Butch Thierry sit down with Capt. Kendall Annan of Gulf Rebel Charters to talk artificial reefs, including how projects with Reefmaker can build private structure that improves the fishery and your bottom fishing long term. Kendall shares what he's learned from both the wheelhouse and scuba diving his reefs, including what designs hold fish best, how fish often stage off the structure, and how long it takes a new reef to start producing. They also cover how to manage pressure so a hot spot stays hot, plus how to get started legally and how Reefmaker can handle permitting and deployment. Sponsors: Dixie Supply and Baker Metal Killerdock Coastal Connection EXP Realty AFTCO SlipSki Solutions Black Buffalo Saltwater Marketing Stayput Anchor Hilton's Realtime Navigator

The Sportsmen's Voice
TSV Roundup Week of January 12th, 2026

The Sportsmen's Voice

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 14:13


What happens when offshore rigs become thriving fisheries and why lawmakers are finally paying attention. Kicking off 2026, The Sportsmen's Voice Roundup goes straight to Capitol Hill for a timely update on one of the most important fisheries conservation tools in the country: the Rigs to Reefs program. Fresh off congressional testimony, Chris Horton, CSF's Sr. Director of Fisheries Policy, breaks down what sportsmen and women need to understand about how offshore energy structures are transformed into long-term fish habitat and why that matters for coastal ecosystems and recreational fishing access. This conversation goes beyond politics and into the science. You'll hear how artificial reef structures support real fish productivity, increase biomass, and create ecosystems that simply wouldn't exist without them. Drawing on decades of data and peer-reviewed research, Horton explains why Rigs to Reefs isn't just about attraction, but about sustaining healthy saltwater fisheries for generations of anglers. The episode also tackles common misconceptions around offshore policy, including cost-sharing, industry involvement, and how state fish and wildlife agencies reinvest funds directly into fisheries management and habitat improvement. For anyone passionate about saltwater fishing, coastal conservation, or how federal and state policy shapes the outdoors we enjoy, this is an insider look at how conservation, science, and legislation intersect. Whether you're a Gulf Coast angler, a traveling sportsman, or someone who cares about the future of America's fisheries, this episode provides clarity on why these structures are worth fighting for and how the sporting community can play a role in shaping the outcome. Get the FREE Sportsmen's Voice e-publication in your inbox every Monday: www.congressionalsportsmen.org/newsletter   Follow The Sportsmen's Voice wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1705085498  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Drive
Welcome to On The Drive and 2026 - Go Volunteer - The Life You Save May Be Your Own.

On The Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 24:11


CARES stands for Community, Animals, and Reefs through Education and SupportService isn't just cars, it's people. Service isn't just people, it's every living thing. Everything alive starts with water.Because love has legs, wings, and sometimes scales. Because CARES isn't just what we do — CARES is who we are.Welcome to On The Drive CARES — where service moves beyond the drive and into the world.On The Drive Solutions exists to support dealerships, vendors, and teams — while also protecting the places and the heartbeat of what protects and enlightens us. Because the work we do, the businesses we build, and the systems we rely on all touch people, animals, and the world around us. Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehab Center – Surf City, NCRescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured and sick sea turtles back into the wild through education, medical care, and conservation efforts.Adopt a Cat Foundation – Palm Beach CountyPalm Beach County's only no-kill, all-feline rescue, providing lifelong care, adoption, and medical support for cats in need.Good Karma Pet Rescue – Broward / Fort LauderdaleA foster-based rescue saving dogs and cats from high-kill shelters and giving them a second chance at life through adoption and education.Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League – Palm BeachOne of Florida's largest animal welfare organizations, providing shelter, medical care, adoption, and humane education for animals in crisis.4KIDS – FloridaSupporting children in foster care and families in crisis through safe housing, mentoring, education, and community-based care.South Florida Wildlife CenterRescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured native wildlife while educating the community on coexistence and conservation.Youth Environmental Alliance (YEA!)Empowering young leaders through hands-on environmental education focused on conservation, sustainability, and protecting our waterways.

The Think Wildlife Podcast
S3|EP12 ~ Restoring India's Oceans through Artificial Reefs for Marine Biodiversity Conservation with Oishinee Chakraborty

The Think Wildlife Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 19:16


India's coastal waters hold immense promise—and growing peril. In this episode of the Think Wildlife Podcast, host Anish Banerjee speaks with Oishinee Chakraborty from the Kuddle Life Foundation, a young organization redefining marine conservation in Pondicherry through science, community collaboration, and artificial reefs.Oishinee introduces listeners to the Foundation's origins—founded in 2020 by Punit Dhandhania and Hans Dhandhania, who transformed a small circle of ocean enthusiasts into a leading grassroots force for marine ecology and biodiversity conservation. With limited institutions working on ocean protection in southern India, Kuddle Life fills a critical gap by creating local, science-driven projects that link marine ecosystems, coastal livelihoods, and sustainable development.At the heart of their work lies the artificial reef program—a groundbreaking effort to restore degraded marine ecosystems and revive marine biodiversity. Oishinee explains that space is the ocean's most limiting factor, and artificial reefs—built using eco-friendly materials like concrete and steel—mimic the natural hard surfaces that corals, sponges, and fish larvae need to attach, grow, and form thriving underwater communities. These structures replicate some functions of natural coral reefs, acting as catalysts for marine biodiversity management and ecosystem recovery.The process of building an artificial reef begins with community engagement. Fisherfolk are invited to share local ecological knowledge and help identify suitable sites for reef deployment. Scientists then assess seabed topography, water quality, and existing biodiversity before designing reef modules—each over 500 kg and a meter tall. Local divers and fishermen help deploy the structures less than five kilometers offshore, making the effort both participatory and empowering.Monitoring continues for years, as reefs mature and attract a diversity of marine wildlife. In Pondicherry, Kuddle Life has recorded remarkable results: a 20% rise in dissolved oxygen, increased chlorophyll levels, and nearly a fourfold growth in fish abundance. For local fishers, incomes have doubled—from ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 per day—while fuel costs have halved because fishing now occurs closer to shore. These outcomes highlight how marine biodiversity conservation can drive both ecological and economic resilience.Globally, artificial reefs have become vital tools for restoring marine ecosystems damaged by climate change, overfishing, and pollution. Yet, as Oishinee reminds us, nothing can replace natural coral reefs. Artificial structures can only supplement lost habitat, not substitute for nature's complexity. Still, by reviving degraded areas and promoting sustainable fishing, these reefs help maintain ocean productivity in a warming world.Beyond reef restoration, the Kuddle Life Foundation runs educational and research programs across India. Through marine litter surveys, bycatch reduction initiatives, dive training, and youth internships, the foundation is building a generation of ocean stewards. Its unique for-profit dive center reinvests earnings into conservation, while volunteers support marine ecology projects both underwater and onshore—from data analysis to biodiversity monitoring.Oishinee also discusses the challenges of sustaining NGO work in India—funding barriers, bureaucratic delays, and the slow pace of conservation impact. Yet, she finds hope in the growing public interest in marine biodiversity, particularly when students and non-biologists approach her asking how they can help. That curiosity, she believes, is the first step toward lasting ocean change.This episode reveals how grassroots innovation, science, and compassion are reshaping marine biodiversity hotspots along India's coast—proving that ocean recovery begins not just beneath the waves, but within communities themselves.#artificialreefs #marineecology #marineecosystems #marinebiodiversity #marineconservation #marinewildlife #marinebiodiversityhotspot #marinebiodiversityconservation #biodiversityconservation #biodiversity #biodiversitymanagementAbout the HostAnish Banerjee is an early career ecologist, with a MSc in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation from Imperial College London. He is the founder of Think Wildlife Foundation and a biodiversity policy analyst at Legal Atlas. He is also the author of the following field guides:Field Guide to the Common Wildlife of India: https://amzn.in/d/2TnNvSEField Guide to the Mammals of Singapore: https://amzn.in/d/gcbq8VG Get full access to The Think Wildlife Podcast at anishbanerjee.substack.com/subscribe

KGNU - How On Earth
Coral: Past, Present, Future

KGNU - How On Earth

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 27:11


In this week's show Beth speaks with science writer, educator, and scientist Dr. Lisa Gardiner about her recent book Reefs of Time: What Fossils Reveal about Coral Survival. Lisa studied the fossil remains of ancient coral reefs, which also suffered from environmental challenges. In our conversation, you'll hear about how the past shapes the present, … Continue reading "Coral: Past, Present, Future"

ESG Insider: A podcast from S&P Global
How Earthshot Prize winner Coral Vita tackles reef restoration

ESG Insider: A podcast from S&P Global

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 23:01


In this episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast we dive into one of the world's most diverse and valuable ecosystems: Coral reefs. To learn about the benefits of this ecosystem and the risks associated with losing it, we sit down with Sam Teicher, Co-Founder & Chief Reef Officer at reef restoration company Coral Vita.   Reefs "take up less than 1% of the seafloor while sustaining 25% of marine life, the livelihoods of about 1 billion people in 100 countries and territories. And now, conservatively, they generate $2.7 trillion a year," Sam says.  Healthy reefs also protect shorelines from flooding and storms, and they can help treat a variety of diseases. In the episode, Sam explains how Coral Vita is working to restore reefs that are dying due to climate change, pollution and overfishing.   "Restoration is not a silver bullet, but it's also a critical tool in order to keep reefs alive for future generations," Sam says. "Just like we can grow and plant trees for reforestation, we can grow and plant corals for reef restoration."  In 2021, Coral Vita won the inaugural Earthshot Prize in the "Revive our Oceans" category. Prince William of Wales launched the prize to find and scale innovative solutions to the world's biggest environmental challenges.  This interview took place during Climate Week NYC 2025 on the sidelines of The Nest Climate Campus, where the All Things Sustainable podcast was an official media partner.   Read nature research from S&P Global Sustainable1: Companies around the world face risks from their reliance on nature | S&P Global  Listen to our podcast episode featuring Conservation International: The business case for nature conservation at Climate Week NYC | S&P Global  Hear more of our coverage of sustainable agriculture: Infrastructure, food, finance: The complex picture for sustainability in Asia-Pacific markets | S&P Global  Learn about Nature and Biodiversity Solutions from S&P Global  Copyright ©2025 by S&P Global          DISCLAIMER         By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.     Any unauthorized use, facilitation or encouragement of a third party's unauthorized use (including without limitation copy, distribution, transmission or modification, use as part of generative artificial intelligence or for training any artificial intelligence models) of this Podcast or any related information is not permitted without S&P Global's prior consent subject to appropriate licensing and shall be deemed an infringement, violation, breach or contravention of the rights of S&P Global or any applicable third-party (including any copyright, trademark, patent, rights of privacy or publicity or any other proprietary rights).      This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement.   The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Good Morning Hospitality
GMH Hotels: Loyalty Rankings, Squatter Fears, and Rebuilding Reefs

Good Morning Hospitality

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 33:56


Join Steve Turk and guest-host Katie Cline as they dive into this week's biggest stories in the world of travel. They'll unpack the latest hotel loyalty rankings and what they mean for loyalty programs, a brewing squatter scare for short-term rental hosts in France, and evolving rules for travel to Europe. Then, they'll explore Delta Air Lines' strategic push toward affluent travelers via their American Express partnership and finally, how hotels are reimagining resorts as coral restoration labs in the face of climate stress on reefs. Presented by ⁠⁠Lodgify Follow the Hosts: Katie Cline – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Steve Turk –⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Skift: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠@SkiftNews⁠ and never miss an update from the travel industry.

ClimateBreak
Rerun: Breeding Heat Resilient Coral to Restore At-Risk Coral Reefs, with Dr. Saskia Jurriaans

ClimateBreak

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 1:45


How Can Coral IVF Fight Coral Bleaching?As ocean temperatures increase due to climate change, an emergent crisis known as coral bleaching is on the rise. Coral bleaching poses the largest threat to coral reefs, which are some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Coral reef habitats occupy less than one percent of the ocean floor, but constitute more than 25% of all marine life, providing habitats for a vast array of species from small organisms to large fish and sharks. Additionally, biodiverse reefs provide a variety of economic benefits, supporting jobs, tourism, and fisheries. Reefs also protect lives and property in coastal areas, absorbing 97% of a wave's energy while buffering against currents, waves, and storms.However, when ocean temperatures rise, corals become stressed and expel the marine algae living inside their tissues, known as zooxanthellae. Typically, coral live synergistically with zooxanthellae, meaning the algae provide food for the coral while the algae use the coral as shelter. Due to stress, corals expel zooxanthellae, causing them to become a white skeleton. If the temperatures remain high, the coral won't allow the algae back and the coral will die. Once corals die, reefs rarely come back. As climate change progresses with its warming trend, corals endure greater stress, and experience longer and more intense bleaching events. Between 2014 and 2017, 30% of the world's reefs experienced heat-stress leading to coral bleaching. In 2005, the US lost half of its coral reefs in the Caribbean in one year due to a massive bleaching event. Fortunately, marine biologists have been working on a new strategy to restore damaged coral reefs, known as Coral IVF (in vitro fertilization), which entails taking healthy coral eggs and sperm, crossing them in a supervised pool, and returning the mature coral to a damaged coral reef. Importantly, IVF coral are often bred to be resilient to heat-induced bleaching, making Coral IVF a successful strategy in fortifying reefs against bleaching.What exactly is Coral IVF?Coral IVF begins with biologists collecting spawn, or coral eggs and sperm, from heat-tolerant corals that have survived coral bleaching events. With these spawn, biologists can rear millions of baby corals in tanks and coral nursery pools before repopulating damaged reefs for restoration. So far, coral IVF has proven successful. The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) Foundation planted 22 large colonies of new baby corals off Heron Island in 2016. Four years later, the researchers found that the corals had survived a bleaching event and grown to maturity. The next year, the corals had reproduced and spawned babies of their own. In 2016, 81% of the northernmost section of the GBR was severely bleached, including mass bleaching in other sections. The GBR provides an estimated economic value of $56 billion, including 64,000 jobs stemming from the reef. Losing the reef would be a major economic loss for Australia, which has already lost 50% of its coral since 1995. With coral IVF, there is hope for an eventual repopulation of the reef with healthy corals. Beyond the GBR, coral IVF is taking place in reefs across the US, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Approximately 90% of IVF-created corals survived 2023's heat wave, holding on to the algae that sustain them.The Advantages of Coral BreedingCoral IVF not only mitigates short term reef loss, but also strengthens reefs in the long term. One study revealed that corals in the GBR that survived bleaching in 2016 had twice the average heat tolerance the following year. Research reveals that corals can pass on their adaptive strategies to their offspring. Experiments also reveal that heat-adapted corals can thrive in new environments and be an important source of reef regeneration globally. This technique can therefore be applied to any coral population. Further, the IVF process also can be done quickly, allowing scientists to respond to coral damage in an emergency.Climate change poses an insurmountable riskUnfortunately, climate change still poses a threat to IVF created coral reefs. By 2049, annual bleaching events will become the norm in the tropics. Research reveals that as global temperatures rise, coral will become less tolerant to heat related stress. In Australia, there has been a massive bleaching event every other year for six years. Due to the frequency of such events, coral's ability to reproduce is compromised for a number of years. As global emissions continue to rise, temperatures will continue to rise, inducing further heat-related stress. Eventually, coral may not be able to live in excessively hot ocean waters. Coral IVF is an effective strategy to prepare corals for future temperatures, but likely only up to a certain point.About our guestDr. Saskia Jurriaans is a marine scientist working on the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program, a multi-organizational partnership between the Australian Institute Of Marine Science, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, and others. On her team, she optimizes coral breeding techniques, as well as developing asexual coral reproduction methods to support the Great Barrier Reef.ResourcesAustralian Marine Conservation Society, What is Coral Bleaching?Coral Guardian, Why are coral reefs so important?Coral Reef Alliance, Biodiversity of Coral ReefsGreat Barrier Reef Foundation, What is Coral IVF?NOAA, Get Involved with the NOAA Coral Reef WatchFurther ReadingNOAA, Why are coral reefs important?Time, The Great Barrier Reef Is Being Depleted by Pollution and Climate Change. Could ‘Coral IVF' Save It?The Guardian, The Great Barrier Reef: a catastrophe laid bareThe Guardian, Why there is hope that the world's coral reefs can be savedThe Guardian, Scientists' experiment is ‘beacon of hope' for coral reefs on brink of global collapseFor a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/breeding-heat-resilient-coral-to-restore-at-risk-coral-reefs-with-dr-saskia-jurriaans/.

Bonita Radio
Ante agencia permisos proyecto Isabela Reefs con cabida más grande de lo que dice escritura

Bonita Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 58:27


#iregistro #isabela #proyectolujo Una investigación de Bonita Radio comprueba que la cabida por el que la Oficina de Gerencia de Permisos tramita la consulta de ubicación del proyecto Isabela Reefs incluye más cuerdas de las que se verifican en la escritura de compraventa del predio en el 2021. Conoce el perfil de quienes intervienen en el Registro de la Propiedad de Aguadilla en el controversial proyecto que según las comunidades se intenta desarrollar en una zona parcialmente inundable. | Bad Bunny con México en el 'mainstream media' y la Convención del PNP con liderato reciclado. ¡Conéctate, comenta y comparte! #periodismoindependiente #periodismodigital #periodismoinvestigativo tiktok.com: @bonitaradio Facebook: bonitaradio Instagram: bonitaradio X: Bonita_Radio

The John Batchelor Show
HEADLINE: Jurassic Sponge Reefs, Floating Wood, and the Triassvival Strategies Post-Asteroid Impact BOOK TITLE: Other Lands, a journey through Earth's extinct world GUEST AUTHOR NAME: Thomas Halliday 200-WORD SUMMARY: This section begins in the Eocene (4

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 10:11


HEADLINE: Jurassic Sponge Reefs, Floating Wood, and the Triassic Glider Sharovipteryx BOOK TITLE: Other Lands, a journey through Earth's Extinct Worlds GUEST AUTHOR NAME: Thomas Halliday 200-WORD SUMMARY: This excerpt details events in the Jurassic and Triassic periods. The Jurassic (155 million years ago) was a time of recovery for marine reptiles like ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs, following the Triassic-Jurassic extinction, likely caused by runaway climate change. Europe was a tropical archipelago at this time. The largest biological structure ever known was a 7,000 km long reef composed of glass sponges (silicon sponges) in the fringes of the Tethys Ocean. This reef provided a diverse ecosystem, supporting ammonites, fish, and marine reptiles. Unusually, wood floated for much longer than it does today because wood-boring shipworms had not yet evolved. Evidence shows fallen logs floating across oceans and adorned with filter-feeding organisms like sea lilies. Moving to the Triassic (225 million years ago), the focus is Madigan in Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia. This lake ecosystem provides a rare, well-preserved record of a terrestrial environment, notable for its extraordinary insect diversity, including most known Triassic families of beetles. A unique vertebrate found here is Sharovipteryx, a lizard-like gliding reptile that used a triangular membrane stretched between its exceptionally long hind legs to glide.

The Deep-Sea Podcast
PRESSURISED: 060 – Mesophotic Reefs with Yi-Kai Tea

The Deep-Sea Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 31:16


Welcome to the PRESSURISED version of episode 60, just the science, none of the waffle PRESSURISED: Mesophotic Reefs with Yi-Kai Tea | The Deep Sea Podcast | Episode 60   In this month's episode, we discuss mesophotic reefs, the deeper extents of coral reefs that have been overlooked in the past. It's a wild ride that leads us to homemade hyperbaric chambers, the aquarium trade and the world's most expensive fish. Strap in for a rollercoaster ride as we dive to the limits of scuba.    Find out more at deepseapod.com Social media BlueSky: @deepseapod.com Twitter: @DeepSeaPod Instagram: @deepsea_podcast Keep up with the team on social media Twitter:  Alan - @Hadalbloke Thom - @ThomLinley  Instagram:  Thom - @thom.linley  Inkfish - @inkfishexpeditions BlueSky: Thom @thomaslinley.com Reference list Kai's website Instagram Bluesky Twitter Mesophotic fish collecting video Taken by Ghislain Bardout from Under The Pole. The diver is Timothy Bennett, and he was collecting for the Australian Museum Research Expedition.   One of Kai's recent mesophotic reef papers The hyperbaric chamber for fishes The paper where the chamber is described The peppermint Angelfish Kai's video of the peppermint angel Teresa's project Her recent paper on black corals   Support the show The podcast is only possible with your help. Here's a link to our page on how to support us, from the free options to becoming a patron of the show. We want to say a huge thank you to those patrons who have already pledged to support us: Smorgindorg Check out our podcast merch here!   Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own tales from the high seas on: podcast@deepseapod.com We'd love to actually play your voice so feel free to record a short audio note!   Thanks again for tuning in; we'll deep-see you next time!   Glossary BRUV - Baited Remote Underwater Video Closed-circuit rebreather - An advanced form of scuba where your breath is recycled, and you don't make any bubbles Husbandry - Keeping an animal in captivity IPFC - Indo-Pacific Fish Conference Marine Snow - The particles that rain down to the seabed; poop, dead things, cast shells Mesophotic Reef - The deeper extent of coral reefs where the light is reduced Rebreather - See Closed-circuit rebreather ROV - Remotely Operated Vehicle Systematics - The structure and relationships between species   Credits Theme: Hadal Zone Express by Märvel Logo image: The peppermint angel by Yi-Kai Tea

The Take
What would happen if coral reefs disappeared?

The Take

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 21:14


Coral reefs are dying at a record speed, putting a backbone of global food chains at critical risk. More than 80 percent of coral reefs are now hit by mass bleaching. Reefs feed millions, protect coasts and shape economies. What happens when they vanish – and is the world doing enough to stop it? In this episode: Heather Starck (@HeatherStarck), Executive Director, Coral Reef Alliance Episode credits: This episode was produced by Manuel Rápalo and Marcos Bartolomé, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Kisaa Zehra, Kingwell Ma, Remas Alhawari, and Mariana Navarrete. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this episode. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad Al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

The Pond Digger Podcast
EP305: Micro Mini Reefs with Harley Finberg of PNW Customs

The Pond Digger Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 50:21


Harley Finberg, owner of PNW Custom, a company specializing in micro reef tanks, is Eric's guest today. Harley discusses the inspiration and evolution of these miniature aquariums, highlighting their portability and ease of maintenance compared to larger setups. He explains the manufacturing process using laser cutters and CNC machines, and details the tank's features like the battery pack for travel and an integrated heater/fan for temperature control. The interview also covers practical aspects such as daily care, water changes, species compatibility, and the company's commitment to customer education and product innovation. Key Takeaways: Embrace side projects and challenges, as they can unexpectedly lead to your most popular and successful endeavors. Continuously seek to push the limits of your skills and capabilities to innovate and grow. Pay close attention to customer feedback and inspiration, as it can drive significant improvements and new ideas. Prioritize simplicity and consistency in your daily routines and processes for easier and more effective results. Cultivate resilience and adaptability when facing challenges, focusing on what more you can achieve rather than being discouraged by setbacks. Resources: Contractor Sales Secrets: ContractorSalesSecrets.com Fitz Fish Ponds: Koi Trips Book A Call With Triplett: Call with Triplett The Pond Digger: https://theponddigger.com/ Atlantic-Oase: https://www.atlantic-oase.com/ Helix Pond Filtration: http://helixpondfiltration.com/ TWT Contractor Circle (Facebook Group): TWT Contractor Circle TWT Contractor Power Circle (Facebook Group): TWT Contractor Power Circle The Pond Digger Instagram: Instagram The Pond Digger Facebook: Facebook Train With Triplett TikTok: TikTok EasyPro Pond Products: https://easypro.com/  Pond Trade Magazine: https://www.pondtrademag.com/ MDM Pumps: https://mdminc.com/sequence/  2025 LCR Summit - Oct. 20-21 Louisville, KY: https://www.lcrmedianetwork.com/  PNW Custom: https://www.pnw-custom.com/ 

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria
Reefs of Time w/ Lisa S. Gardiner

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 61:27


In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science writer, author, and geoscientist, Dr. Lisa S. Gardiner. They discuss her newly released book, Reefs of Time: What Fossils Reveal about Coral Survival . Follow Lisa: @Lisasgardiner

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Coral bleaching is affecting nearly all the world’s reefs, new NOAA report says

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 3:22


Coral reefs are a crucial part of the marine ecosystem, providing habitats for all sorts of marine life and protecting coastlines from storm damage. But scientists say rising ocean temperatures are posing a grave threat to the future of the world’s reefs. Ali Rogin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Why the military is creating artificial reefs to protect U.S. shorelines

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 5:27


Artificial, human-made reefs have been deployed around the country to enhance and protect coastlines. The Department of Defense is working to deploy them in waters off its coastal military bases with its “Reefense” project. Ali Rogin speaks with Catherine Campbell, who manages the program, to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Science Friday
Restoring Drinking Water After Hurricane Helene | Oyster Shell Reefs And Sea Level Rise

Science Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 19:34


Fifty-three days after Hurricane Helene, residents of Asheville can safely drink their tap water without boiling it. Why did it take so long? And, tribes' historic lands on the Gulf Coast are being lost to the sea. To slow it down, one tribe has turned to oyster shells.The Struggle To Restore Drinking Water After Hurricane HeleneWhen Hurricane Helene barrelled through the southeastern US in September, it dumped an estimated 40 trillion gallons of water on the region. That resulted in immense flooding that destroyed roads, buildings, power lines, and other infrastructure.And it also impacted the region's potable water supply. For weeks, residents in Asheville, North Carolina, didn't have access to clean drinking water because the extensive flooding washed large amounts of sediment into the local reservoir. As of Monday, limited access to potable water was restored, marking the first time in 53 days that local residents didn't have to boil tap water to drink it.Before that access was restored, we heard from listeners Sarah and Alison in Asheville who had their own questions about the water quality in their city, and the science behind sediment issues in a local reservoir.Guest host and SciFri producer Kathleen Davis is joined by Dr. Sarah Ledford, associate professor of geosciences at Georgia State University, to figure out why it can take so long for cities to clean their potable water after a storm like this and what other regions expect from the aftermath of future extreme weather.Using Oyster Shell Reefs To Counter Sea Level Rise In LouisianaOn a hot Friday morning, the sun beat down on volunteers gathered at the edge of the water in southern Plaquemines Parish. They passed heavy sacks of oyster shells to each other down a line. The volunteers loaded the shells onto boats to use them for building an oyster reef to help slow land loss in Grand Bayou Indian Village.“The oyster reef is a living thing. Baby oysters are going to attach to it. It's going to grow. It's going to become bigger,” said James Karst with the Coalition for Coastal Louisiana, the organization that built the reef. “But when the sea level rises, because oysters are growing on it, it will grow vertically as well, so it will continue to add protection.”Louisiana's land loss is an existential crisis for many of the tribes who live along the coast. Grand Bayou Indian Village, a small community, home to the Atakapa-Ishak/Chawasha tribe, is watching its lands wash away. Nearly 1,000 people lived in the village in the 1940s, but now there are only about a dozen homes raised on stilts right along the edge of the bayou. Boats are the only way to get around.“You can look at the GPS and it will indicate a different color for where land is,” said Karst. “You'll be looking at this on the screen, then you'll look up and there is no land there. It's just open water.”Volunteers built the reef by stacking bags of recycled oyster shells in the water, up and down the shoreline. The shells came from restaurants in New Orleans. The coalition recently expanded its oyster recycling services to Baton Rouge.Read the full story at sciencefriday.com.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.