Podcasts about Seafood Watch

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

Send us a textChef Matthew Beaudin explores the intersection of culinary innovation and sustainability while advocating for responsible seafood sourcing. His discussion sheds light on global sourcing practices, community engagement, and the vital role of consumer awareness in conservation efforts.• Chef Matthew's diverse culinary background and its effect on his approach • Importance of the Seafood Watch program in guiding sustainable choices • Building meaningful partnerships with farmers and fishermen • Creating innovative dining experiences in cultural attractions • Collaborations with chocolate producers to elevate sustainable sourcing • Emphasizing mentorship and ongoing learning in the culinary industry • Inspiring consumers to consider the environmental impact of their food choicesIntroducing the SupraCut System - the automated solution that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency, cutting up to 120 perfect citrus wedges per minute, 6 times faster than manual. Patented tech delivers uniform slices, reducing waste and eliminating plastic, while the hygienic, contactless design lowers contamination and injuries, integrating seamlessly to transform your operations and improve profitability - get started at SupraCut.com and ask about risk-free trials. Elevate your dining experience with RAK Porcelain USA! As the exclusive tableware brand for the Walk-In Talk Podcast, RAK combines exceptional craftsmanship with innovative design. Whether you're a chef, a restaurant owner, or a food enthusiast, RAK's high-quality porcelain products will enhance every meal. Discover the artistry of food presentation and make every dining occasion special. Visit rakporcelain.com today and see how RAK can transform your table The following brands and companies help us continue supporting the food industry - have a look below! Support the showThank you for listening to the Walk-In Talk Podcast, hosted by Carl Fiadini and Company. Our show not only explores the exciting and chaotic world of the restaurant business and amazing eateries but also advocates for mental health awareness in the food industry. Our podcast offers a behind-the-scenes look at the industry. Don't miss out on upcoming episodes where we'll continue to cook up thought-provoking discussions on important topics, including mental health awareness.Be sure to visit our website for more food industry-related content, including our very own TV show called Restaurant Recipes where we feature Chefs cooking up their dishes and also The Dirty Dash Cocktail Hour; the focus is mixology and amazing drinks!Thank you for tuning in, and we'll catch you next time on the Walk-In Talk Podcast. https://www.TheWalkInTalk.comLeave a review and rating, please!

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2733: Dr. Jenny Brockis highlights the powerful brain-boosting benefits of eating fish rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. Consuming fish like salmon, sardines, and mackerel regularly can help keep your memory sharp, support overall brain health, and reduce the risk of cognitive decline. If fish isn't your thing, plant-based sources of Omega-3 are also beneficial. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.drjennybrockis.com/2009/11/5/what-is-the-one-most-important-thing-you-can-do-to-keep-your-memory-razor-sharp/ Quotes to ponder: "Having sufficient Omega-3 will keep our brain and eyes healthy, help in stabilizing mood, and lower our risk of developing depression and dementia." "Two to three meals of fish per week is the current recommendation." "Omega-3 fats help us: learn, focus, problem solve, remember, improve communication between brain cells and protect us from oxidative damage." Episode references: Seafood Watch: https://www.seafoodwatch.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2733: Dr. Jenny Brockis highlights the powerful brain-boosting benefits of eating fish rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. Consuming fish like salmon, sardines, and mackerel regularly can help keep your memory sharp, support overall brain health, and reduce the risk of cognitive decline. If fish isn't your thing, plant-based sources of Omega-3 are also beneficial. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.drjennybrockis.com/2009/11/5/what-is-the-one-most-important-thing-you-can-do-to-keep-your-memory-razor-sharp/ Quotes to ponder: "Having sufficient Omega-3 will keep our brain and eyes healthy, help in stabilizing mood, and lower our risk of developing depression and dementia." "Two to three meals of fish per week is the current recommendation." "Omega-3 fats help us: learn, focus, problem solve, remember, improve communication between brain cells and protect us from oxidative damage." Episode references: Seafood Watch: https://www.seafoodwatch.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin dives into the topic of ecolabels in seafood consumption. Picture yourself enjoying a delicious sushi lunch, knowing you've made an eco-conscious choice by selecting certified sustainable seafood. Andrew discusses the importance of following organizations like Seafood Watch and the Marine Stewardship Council to ensure responsible seafood sourcing. However, he also addresses the imperfections of these ecolabels and raises critical questions about their effectiveness and future. Join the conversation as Andrew explores whether these ecolabels can improve or if we need to rethink our reliance on them. Tune in for insights on how to better protect our oceans through informed choices. Link to article: Oceana article: https://oceana.org/press-releases/tuna-vessels-using-forced-labor-under-msc-ecolabel/ Natasha Nakamura article: https://www.nature.com/articles/s44183-024-00074-6 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.   Do you want to join my Ocean Community? Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com/oceanapp   Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter   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 YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Its Shortcomings in Tracking Forced Labor in Tuna Fisheries The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is an organization that certifies fisheries as sustainable and responsible, providing consumers with an eco-label that signifies adherence to specific environmental and ethical standards. However, recent discussions have highlighted significant shortcomings in the MSC's ability to effectively track forced labor within tuna fisheries. Reliance on Self-Reported Information One of the primary issues with the MSC's certification process is its reliance on self-reported information from trade associations, manufacturers, and distributors. This means that the MSC does not require direct reporting from vessel owners or operators, who are the entities where forced labor is most likely to occur. As noted in a recent podcast episode, researcher Katrina Nakamura, who analyzed data from tuna vessels, found that 74% of MSC-certified sustainable tuna was untraceable to the vessel owners or fishing employers. This lack of traceability raises serious concerns about the integrity of the MSC certification. Lack of Monitoring and Accountability The MSC's standards do not include provisions for monitoring the actual conditions aboard fishing vessels. There are no requirements for fisheries observers or human rights monitors to be present on these vessels, which means that the MSC is not actively verifying the claims made by the self-reporting entities. This creates a significant loophole, allowing vessels associated with human trafficking and forced labor to benefit from the MSC eco-label without any accountability. Katrina Nakamura's research revealed that it was relatively easy for her to identify multiple cases of forced labor on vessels certified by the MSC. She highlighted that if she could find this information quickly, it is hard to believe that the MSC could be unaware of these issues. This suggests a troubling lack of diligence on the part of the MSC in ensuring that its certified fisheries are genuinely free from forced labor practices. Implications for Consumers For consumers, the MSC label is often seen as a guarantee of ethical and sustainable seafood. However, the findings discussed in the podcast indicate that this trust may be misplaced. The MSC has acknowledged concerns about forced labor and human rights abuses in the tuna supply chain but continues to advise consumers to choose MSC-certified tuna as a way to reduce exposure to these risks. This advice is problematic, as it does not reflect the reality of the situation, where many certified fisheries may still be complicit in labor abuses. Call for Improvement The podcast emphasizes the need for the MSC to implement more robust measures to protect vulnerable workers in the fishing industry. This includes requiring that vessel owners be identified and screened against publicized lists of implicated vessels, as well as establishing stricter monitoring protocols to ensure compliance with human rights standards. In conclusion, while the MSC plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable fishing practices, its current approach to tracking forced labor within tuna fisheries is inadequate. By relying on self-reported information and failing to monitor conditions aboard vessels, the MSC risks undermining its own credibility and the trust of consumers who seek to make ethical choices in their seafood consumption. Addressing these shortcomings is essential for ensuring that the MSC can fulfill its mission of promoting sustainability and protecting human rights in the fishing industry. The Shortcomings of Ecolabels in Tuna Fisheries: A Closer Look at Forced Labor In a recent episode of the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, host Andrew Lewin delves into the critical issue of forced labor within tuna fisheries, particularly focusing on the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and its certification processes. While ecolabels like the MSC are designed to assure consumers that the seafood they purchase is sustainably sourced and ethically produced, the reality is far more complex and troubling. The Role of Ecolabels Ecolabels serve as a guide for consumers who want to make responsible choices regarding their seafood consumption. They are intended to indicate that the seafood has been sourced from fisheries that adhere to sustainable practices and respect human rights. The MSC, for instance, certifies fisheries based on self-reported information from trade associations, manufacturers, and distributors. This system is meant to ensure that the entire supply chain—from fishing vessels to processing companies—operates under ethical standards. The Problem of Forced Labor However, the podcast highlights significant gaps in the MSC's reporting and monitoring processes, particularly concerning forced labor. Katrina Nakamura's recent publication in Nature reveals alarming statistics: 74% of MSC-certified sustainable tuna was found to be untraceable to the vessel owners or fishing employers. This lack of traceability raises serious questions about the conditions under which the fish are caught. Nakamura's research indicates that approximately 128,000 fishers are trapped in forced labor aboard fishing vessels. These individuals often work under hazardous conditions, receive little to no pay, and are subjected to physical and psychological abuse. The podcast emphasizes that many of these vessels are certified by the MSC, which claims to uphold high standards for human rights and sustainability. Self-Reporting and Accountability One of the most concerning aspects of the MSC's certification process is its reliance on self-reported information. The podcast points out that the MSC does not screen vessels against publicized lists of labor abuses, which allows companies associated with human trafficking and forced labor to benefit from the ecolabel. This creates a loophole where unethical practices can go unchecked, undermining the very purpose of the ecolabel. Andrew Lewin stresses that while the MSC is undertaking a monumental task in certifying fisheries globally, it must improve its standards and monitoring processes. The absence of on-board inspections and human rights observers means that the MSC is not adequately addressing the realities of forced labor in the fishing industry. Recommendations for Improvement To combat these issues, Oceana is advocating for world governments to adopt the Global Charter of Fisheries Transparency. This charter outlines essential policy priorities to improve fisheries management and address human rights abuses at sea. It includes measures such as collecting data on the conditions of fishing vessel crews and making this information publicly available while protecting personal identities. In the United States, Oceana is pushing for the expansion of the Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) to cover all seafood imports, as currently only 45% are monitored. This expansion would help ensure that all seafood production standards, including those related to forced labor, are enforced. Conclusion The podcast episode serves as a wake-up call for consumers and organizations alike. While ecolabels like the MSC aim to promote sustainable and ethical seafood consumption, the reality is that significant shortcomings exist in their monitoring and reporting processes. As consumers, it is crucial to remain informed and advocate for better practices within the seafood industry. The fight against forced labor in tuna fisheries is not just about protecting the ocean; it is also about safeguarding the rights and lives of the individuals who depend on these resources for their livelihoods.  

We heard from Erin Hudson, the program director at Seafood Watch, a conservation program that rates the sustainability of fishing and aquaculture worldwide, earlier this week. It looked at the salmon farming industry in this province and gave it a big, red "AVOID" rating. The Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association's Executive Director, Jamie Baker, responds. NOTE: If you missed our conversation with Hudson, you can find in our podcasts from Aug. 5.

FFAW says winning arbitration case over crab size tolerance a significant victory + Seafood Watch has NL farmed salmon on its 'avoid' list + Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association says Seafood Watch is using old data.

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

Charles and Jon talk to Dr Barbara Taylor (USA) and Dr Lorenzo Rojas-Bracho (Mexico), who together lead the global efforts to save the Vaquita from extinction. The Vaquita, a tiny and beautiful porpoise, is found only at the top of the Gulf of California and holds the unfortunate distinction of being the world's rarest marine mammal (possibly the rarest of any mammal species). There may be as few as 6 animals left alive.The story of the Vaquita's precipitous decline from its discovery in 1958 is as tragic as it is complex. In a fascinating conversation we learn about the Vaquita's biology and how gillnetting has driven the species to the very edge of extinction. We also discuss why illegal fishing - fueled by organized crime and a demand in East Asia for the swim bladder of the Totoaba fish - is so difficult to prevent. But Barb and Lorenzo offer some optimism for the future: there may be more Vaquitas hiding in the Gulf of California and it is not to late to save the species.For more information visit www.mammalwatching.com/podcastNotes: There is a lot more information online. Viva Vaquita is a coalition of scientists, educators and conservationists who strive to increase attention on the Vaquita. They host an International Vaquita Day every year to update folks on the latest situation.There are several documentaries about the Vaquita story including Sea of Shadows which you can find here https://www.vaquitacpr.org The IUCN's Cetacean Specialist Group website has all recent Vaquita survey reports (with 2024 coming soon) as well as reports from the recovery team (CIRVA).If you would like to help save the Vaquita you can donate money to - or volunteer to join - Sea Shepherd the conservation society who are doing very important work in the Gulf of Mexico to help tackle the illegal fishing that is killing the species.If you want to check whether the seafood you eat is sustainable then you can visit Seafood Watch even if they do not as yet carry information about the fisheries that most impact the Vaquita.Jon's report on joining the 2024 Vaquita Survey with Barb and Lorenzo is here.Finally here is the Guardian article on the 6 million antelope migration in South Sudan that Charles mentions at the start.Cover art: Barb, Lorenzo and a model Vaquita with Consag Rock in the background.Dr Charles Foley is a mammalwatcher and biologist who, together with his wife Lara, spent 30 years studying elephants in Tanzania. They now run the Tanzania Conservation Research Program at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago.Jon Hall set up mammalwatching.com in 2005. Genetically Welsh, spiritually Australian, currently in New York City. He has looked for mammals in over 110 countries.

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

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

This episode features Ryan Bigelow, the Director of Projects for the Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions. He discusses the seafood industry, the alliance's role, and the importance of conservation. From consumer to industry perspectives, the conversation delves into the challenges of sustainable seafood practices. Tune in to learn about the Seafood Watch program and how to make informed seafood choices for a better ocean. Website: https://solutionsforseafood.org/ The Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions is dedicated to improving sustainability in the seafood industry by fostering collaboration between NGOs and businesses. With approximately 150 members from 22 countries worldwide, the Alliance works towards enhancing the sustainability of seafood. It serves as a platform for experts from various organizations to address key topics such as improving fisheries, social responsibility in seafood, and advancing sustainability efforts. One of the primary functions of the Alliance is to provide guidance and resources for businesses seeking to enhance their sustainability practices in the seafood industry. By closely collaborating with NGOs and businesses, the Alliance aims to ensure all stakeholders are aligned in promoting sustainable seafood practices. The organization also facilitates discussions, collaborations, and the sharing of best practices to drive positive change within the industry. Through initiatives like Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs), the Alliance supports fisheries in their journey towards sustainability by setting goals and timelines for improvement. Additionally, the Alliance places a strong emphasis on social responsibility within the seafood industry, addressing issues such as human rights violations, unsafe working conditions, and gender inequity. By integrating social responsibility considerations into sustainability efforts, the Alliance recognizes the interconnected nature of environmental and social issues within the seafood supply chain. The Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions plays a crucial role in promoting sustainability and responsible practices in the seafood industry by fostering collaboration, providing guidance, and advocating for the integration of social responsibility principles into sustainability initiatives. The Alliance for Seafood Solutions, led by Director of Projects Ryan Bigelow, provides essential guidance on various seafood industry topics, with a focus on sustainable seafood practices. Working with a diverse group of NGOs and businesses, the Alliance aims to improve global sustainability standards. This guidance is vital for businesses looking to enhance their sustainability efforts and align with industry standards. Additionally, the Alliance actively supports fishery improvement projects (FIPs) to address environmental and social issues within fisheries, such as overfishing. By providing guidance on participating in FIPs, the Alliance helps fisheries progress towards sustainable practices. Another significant aspect of the Alliance's work is addressing social responsibility in fisheries, including human rights violations and unsafe working conditions. The Alliance emphasizes integrating social responsibility into seafood sustainability efforts to ensure these issues are addressed alongside environmental concerns. The Alliance collaborates with industry stakeholders, NGOs, and experts to develop comprehensive guidance documents that address the complex challenges faced by the seafood industry. By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, the Alliance promotes responsible and ethical practices in the seafood supply chain. Building trust with industry partners is a crucial aspect of the Alliance's work. By collaborating with businesses in the seafood industry, the Alliance promotes sustainability and addresses social responsibility issues. Active listening, collaboration, and providing valuable resources without immediate financial expectations are key strategies to build trust and engage effectively with industry partners towards shared goals.

Many of our values here at Water Colors are derived from an understanding that the aquarium industry is inherently harmful to the planet, and in turn, to the fish we love. We tend to harp on these negative impacts in an effort to better understand how we can improve our own practices, and push for changes in the industry we love. In this episode, however, the Water Colors team focuses more on the positive, sharing their top 3 conservation projects led by some amazing people and passionate organizations! These incredible conservationists are making strides to preserve and protect many of the environments our favorite fish come from, as well as supporting the people that live there. From rainforests to our own backyards, we encourage our listeners to consider donating to these excellent causes if they have the means. Links for all projects mentioned will be listed below. 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 Conservation Efforts mentioned in this episode: Sumatran Eco Project: https://www.sumeco.id/help-us/ The George Maier Fund: https://aka.org/!area_WordPress/make-a-donation-to-the-gmf/ Bocas Mariculture: https://www.bocasmariculture.com/ Devil's Hole Pupfish: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/ash-meadows/get-involved Korup Rainforest Conservation Society: https://www.korup-conservation.org/ Rising Tide Conservation: https://www.risingtideconservation.org/donate/ PADI Aware Foundation: https://donate.padiaware.org/ Raincoast Research Society: https://raincoastresearch.org/support-our-science/get-involved/ RIPPLE: https://www.michigan.gov/invasives/take-action/landowners-gardeners-pond-owners/ripple Salmon in the Classroom: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/education/educators/sic Project Piaba: https://projectpiaba.org/donate/ Seafood Watch: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/join-give/ways-to-give/give

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

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

Chef Massey shares conversation with Director of Market Engagement Shawn Cronin at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.  The aquarium is located in Monterey, California. The Monterey Bay Seafood Watch Program is a global sustainable seafood support system. Shawn shares the vetting system and educational support program that assists in educating fisheries, consumers and Chefs with science based data.  The Monterey Bay Seafood Watch Program assists us all to make a difference through educated seafood choices.  It also guides and supports committed fisheries to have impactful farming practices for our oceans.Monterey Bay Seafood Watchhttps://www.seafoodwatch.org/ Thank you to our sponsor today!https://www.betterhelp.com/chefmasseyThank you to our listeners!! Contact & More Info:https:/www.chefmassey.com https://www.instagram.com/chef_massey/Other Sponsors & Discount Programs:https://www.chefmassey.com/services-9Studio Recording & Editing Support:Intro/Outro Creatorhttps://www.jacksonwhalan.com/Podcast Disclaimer:We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host, guest or the management. All right reserved under Chef Sense Podcast and Chef Massey, LLC.

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, Andrew and Jen Dianto Kemmerly from the Monterey Bay Aquarium discuss the Seafood Watch program. Jenn, the Vice President of Global Ocean Conservation, shares her journey to working with the program and the importance of making informed choices when it comes to seafood. They discuss the challenges of finding sustainable seafood and how the Seafood Watch app helps consumers make better choices. Tune in to learn more about the Seafood Watch program and how it is helping to protect the ocean. Seafood Watch: https://www.seafoodwatch.org/ The podcast episode emphasizes the importance of sustainability in the fishing industry and highlights how individuals can play a role in promoting sustainability by asking for sustainable seafood options. Andrew Lewin, the host, discusses the dire situation in some cases, where fish populations are overfished and other species and ecosystems are impacted. This calls for action to ensure the long-term health of the environment and the fishing industry. Jennifer Dianto Kemmerly explains that consumer demand can drive sustainability, as individuals can ask questions about the sustainability of seafood and express their preference for environmentally responsible sourcing. In fact, over 85% of the largest retailers and restaurant groups in the US have commitments to sourcing from environmentally responsible fisheries and aquaculture operations, showing that consumer demand can have a significant impact on industry practices. By caring about sustainability and asking for sustainable seafood options, individuals can contribute to the conservation of marine species and ecosystems. According to the episode, social media has become a valuable tool for communicating information about sustainable seafood and engaging with interested individuals. In the past, organizations like the aquarium relied on traditional methods such as handing out paper pocket guides to educate the public about sustainable seafood. However, with the rise of social media, they now have a new and effective way to reach a larger audience. Social media platforms provide a means for organizations like the aquarium to share information and updates about sustainable seafood practices. By utilizing platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, they can communicate directly with individuals who are interested in this information. This allows them to engage with their audience and provide ongoing updates and educational content. One of the benefits of using social media is that it allows for continuous engagement with the audience. By posting content regularly, organizations can ensure that their message continues to show up in front of their followers. This increases the likelihood that individuals will continue to engage with the content and stay informed about sustainable seafood practices. Additionally, social media provides an opportunity for organizations to address specific questions or concerns that individuals may have. By responding to comments and messages, they can provide personalized information and guidance. This can be particularly helpful for individuals who may have specific dietary restrictions or concerns about the environmental impact of certain seafood choices. Furthermore, social media allows organizations to collaborate with other stakeholders and influencers in the sustainable seafood movement. Celebrity chefs and other influential figures can help amplify the message and reach an even wider audience. By partnering with these individuals, organizations can leverage their platforms and increase awareness about sustainable seafood practices. Overall, social media has revolutionized the way organizations communicate about sustainable seafood. It provides a platform for ongoing engagement, personalized communication, and collaboration with other stakeholders. By utilizing social media effectively, organizations can reach a larger audience and promote the importance of responsible seafood sourcing to ensure the long-term health of our oceans and coastal environments. In the episode, it is discussed that the market has the power to drive demand for sustainable seafood. This means that consumers, whether they are dining out or shopping for seafood, have the ability to make a difference by asking questions and showing that they care about sustainability. By inquiring about the sustainability of the seafood they are purchasing, consumers can influence the decisions of restaurateurs and retailers. The podcast highlights that if enough people start asking these questions and expressing their concerns about sustainability, businesses will take notice. In fact, over 85% of the largest retailers and restaurant groups in the US have made commitments to sourcing from environmentally responsible fisheries and aquaculture operations. This demonstrates that consumer demand for sustainable seafood has already driven significant changes in the industry. The importance of this market demand for sustainable seafood is emphasized throughout the episode. It is stated that without a persistent, loud public voice demanding sustainable and environmentally responsible seafood, the opportunity for improvement in the industry would be lost. Market pressure is crucial in driving these improvements and ensuring that seafood is sourced in a way that does not deplete fish populations, harm other species, or damage ecosystems and habitats. The episode also mentions that the market demand for sustainable seafood has led to partnerships between the marine conservation community, businesses, and seafood industries in various countries. These partnerships aim to help seafood suppliers make improvements in their practices to meet the market demand for sustainability. Examples of such projects include working in Chile to improve farm salmon production and in Vietnam to improve tiger shrimp production. Overall, the episode highlights the power of the market in driving demand for sustainable seafood. By expressing their concerns and making sustainable choices, consumers can contribute to a healthier environment and industry by ensuring the long-term sustainability of seafood resources.

Atlantic bluefin tuna have been swimming in our oceans, and in the human imagination, for millions of years. Topping out at more than 1,500 pounds apiece, these apex predators face their greatest threat not from sharks or a dwindling food supply but from our unwillingness to stop overfishing them (to say nothing of the occasional catastrophic oil spill). But our understanding of how these majestic creatures navigate the ocean, defined by an imaginary line through the middle of the Atlantic, has been challenged by recent discoveries—and the life story of one tuna in particular. Karen Pinchin's new book, Kings of Their Own Ocean, tells the story of that fish: an Atlantic bluefin named Amelia, tagged in 2004 by the fisherman Al Anderson off the coast of Rhode Island and recaptured twice more before her ultimate death in the Mediterranean. Pinchin joins the podcast to talk about what Amelia's tale has to tell us about fishing and climate, science and commerce, and the future of the seas.Go beyond the episode:Karen Pinchin's Kings of Their Own Ocean: Tuna, Obsession, and the Future of Our SeasLet the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch do the work of choosing sustainable seafood for you (you can even download and print little pocket guides for each region—en español tambien!)In our Winter 2023 issue, Juli Berwald considered what coral might teach us about avoiding ecological catastropheJohn Dos Passos loved fishing for tuna just as much as Papa Hemingway didAnna Badhken spoke to us in 2018 about how overfishing and warming waters have devastated a Senegalese fishing communityTune in every week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek.Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • Google Play • AcastHave suggestions for projects you'd like us to catch up on, or writers you want to hear from? Send us a note: podcast [at] theamericanscholar [dot] org. And rate us on iTunes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is Hajime Sato who is the chef/owner of Sozai near Detroit, Michigan. Hajime has been known for keenly pursuing sustainability, which is very challenging for a sushi chef, for the last 14 years.His efforts have been widely recognized, and this year, Hajime became one of the five nominees for the James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Chef Award. The James Beard Foundation Awards are often called the Academy Awards for culinary professionals, so you can tell how powerful Hajime's voice is.In this episode, we will discuss how Hajime came to the U.S. and became a sustainability-minded chef, how he manages to offer sustainable seafood at his Japanese restaurant Sozai, what unknown, delicious and sustainable seafood we should try, what we should do now for the future to keep enjoying seafood, and much, much more!!!Photo courtesy of Rebecca Simonov.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Japan Eats by becoming a member!Japan Eats is Powered by Simplecast.

How do we normalize “sustainable seafood” so that it becomes the DEFAULT way of sourcing and buying? Why should we bring diverse (and even opposing) viewpoints TOGETHER to solve the global challenges facing our oceans? And what makes us fall in love with seafood in the first place—what are the moments that make working in this industry SO exciting and fulfilling?  We dive into ALL of that, covering everything from crab boils to eating fish with “Cheeto raspberry yogurt sauce” on the newest episode of The Conch podcast, which features not one, but FOUR innovators from various organizations reimagining the future of fish and seafood!  Episode Transcript  Episode Guide: :00 Intro 00:54 Meet Laura Miller of the Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions (CASS), Christina Callegari of the Ecology Action Centre, Corbett Nash of the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program, and Jenny Barker of FishWise 10:11 Our guests share their favorite seafood memory 19:05 What should the sustainable seafood community and seafood industry pay more attention to? Our guests share what they think Resources:  Click the links to learn more about the Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions, Ecology Action Centre, FishWise, and Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch. Recommend this episode to one person who is curious about ensuring the survival and wellbeing of the seafood sector for years to come.  

Inspired by the humble Friday fish fry of the Lenten season, I started thinking about the fish on my plate our Great Lake, and the future of seafood. With costs of everything going up, we're making tough choices to feed ourselves and our families. Some local chefs have participated in the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Blue Ribbon Task Force, and I wanted to know more. Executive Chef Matthew Beaudin is a chef and advocate working at the renowned aquarium who merges culinary passion with innovation and creativity to preserve our bountiful seafood choices for future generations. In this episode we talk about the Seafood Watch program and rating system, why chefs can be leaders in the sustainability movement, and how we can make intentional choices that are better for our oceans. Your haddock, cod and other white fish is probably doing just fine but it is still the right time to expand our own palates to other species of fish that are plentiful and take a break on those that are struggling to repopulate or keep up with global demand. This podcast is supported by Chef Douglas Katz and the Katz group of restaurants and Tomato Monster Heirlooms.

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Join SeafoodNews managing editor Amanda Buckle and Urner Barry seafood market reporter Lorin Castiglione for a new episode of the SeafoodNews podcast! Of course the Monterey Bay Aquarium's recent red listing of American lobster is still top of mind. Plus, we talk about some recent executive appointments and the postponement of the 26th China Fisheries & Seafood Expo. This episode of the SeafoodNews Podcast is brought to you by the fourth annual Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers' Wild Alaska Pollock meeting, taking place at the Westin Seattle in Seattle, Washington on October 17, 2022. The Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers, also known as GAPP, is working to promote Wild Alaska Pollock in major whitefish markets around the world, with a focus on Europe, North America and Japan. Their goal is to educate both seafood buyers and consumers about the superior benefits of Wild Alaska Pollock. The theme of this year's Wild Alaska Pollock meeting is “Strategically Building Awareness and Demand for the Perfect Protein” and will bring together representatives from all segments of the Wild Alaska Pollock industry, marketing experts, and visionary speakers designed to challenge the status quo and inspire collaboration for tackling future industry challenges. Topics will include economic updates, consumer research and trends, the results from the new GAPP “always on” Wild Alaska Pollock awareness and demand campaign and much more. To register for the meeting please visit alaskapollock.org—don't miss out!

Join SeafoodNews Managing Editor Amanda Buckle and staff writer Ryan Doyle as they break down everything there is to know right now about the additions to the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch red list. This episode of the SeafoodNews Podcast is brought to you by the fourth annual Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers' Wild Alaska Pollock meeting, taking place at the Westin Seattle in Seattle, Washington on October 17, 2022. The Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers, also known as GAPP, is working to promote Wild Alaska Pollock in major whitefish markets around the world, with a focus on Europe, North America and Japan. Their goal is to educate both seafood buyers and consumers about the superior benefits of Wild Alaska Pollock. The theme of this year's Wild Alaska Pollock meeting is “Strategically Building Awareness and Demand for the Perfect Protein” and will bring together representatives from all segments of the Wild Alaska Pollock industry, marketing experts, and visionary speakers designed to challenge the status quo and inspire collaboration for tackling future industry challenges. Topics will include economic updates, consumer research and trends, the results from the new GAPP “always on” Wild Alaska Pollock awareness and demand campaign and much more. To register for the meeting please visit alaskapollock.org—don't miss out!

Monterey Bay Aquarium, whose Seafood Watch list of fish and shellfish to consume or avoid based on their environmental impact is widely regarded as the industry standard, on Tuesday moved American lobster from the North Atlantic onto its “red” list of species to avoid due to concerns over fishing practices that it said could harm the endangered North Atlantic right whale and other species. Previously the crustacean had been listed as “yellow,” or a good alternative, from most fisheries. The best choices according to Seafood Watch are listed as “green.” The southern New England fishery had already been deemed “red” due to right whale endangerment and concerns over the possible effects of large-scale lobster fishing in the area, which it said was “likely underestimated,” but the new list now recommends avoiding American lobster from all of Canada and the Northeastern United States, wrote Bret Thorn for nrn.com. Now, hear what he has to say about the future of lobster on menus. Plus, catch up on all the top news of the day with our daily news recap at the beginning of each episode. Be sure to subscribe to First Bite wherever you get your podcasts or on Castos, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

This Day in Maine Friday, September 9, 2022

Abby Barrows is a marine scientist, researcher and oyster farmer. She initiated the first baseline data map of micro plastic pollution in Maine in 2012 and more recently was the principal investigator for the Global Microplastic Initiative, compiling one of the largest global datasets on every continent and ocean in the world. Abby partnered with Adventure Scientists to successfully gather samples from remote fresh and marine waters around the globe. See map of findings. Abby is the owner and operator of Long Cove Sea Farm, an oyster business in Stonington, ME, where she works to use alternatives to plastic in her oyster farming practices. For purchasing sustainable seafood, Abby recommends using Monterey Bay Aquarium's app called Seafood Watch.Ways to decrease single-use plastics in your daily life:Don't use K-cups/coffee pods, bring your own utensils, use glass containers for food storage, use bar soap/shampoo/conditioner, bamboo toothbrushes, fill your trash bags full and more.Ways to join others in the fight against plastics:5GyresPlastic Pollution CoalitionSurfrider FoundationUpstream Solutions

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic discuss which types of seafood are sustainable and safe to eat, and which types you should avoid. This episode is supported by an ad from Cetacean Research Technology - providers of affordable, top quality hydrophones to scientists, documentary makers, artists, educators, whale-watchers and all types of ocean enthusiast! https://www.cetaceanresearch.com/index.html If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation  Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show. MCHH Twitter MCHH Fb Live Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok  Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram

Seafood Watch recommends avoiding the purchase of farmed salmon produced in this province; Environmental groups say a new regional assessment model for exploratory oil drilling sets a disturbingly low bar.

Baby its cold outside! But it could be colder. Just ask the giant emperor penguin and the tiny snow flea (who isn't a flea!...its called a springtail). For our second week into our Weird Winter Wonderland Animal Fact episode we learn just how these two animals are able to withstand to cold. For the springtail the answer could have come from their ancestry and their special insides. And the emperor penguin, well, they've got some real fancy feathers that may not help them fly (in the air that is, as they fly through the water), but their feathers are a key element in their winter survival.Bundle up, pour yourself something warm to drink and let's get weird!To help protect penguins, their food and all critters of the sea, check out Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch by clicking on the links below.https://www.seafoodwatch.org/ https://www.seafoodwatch.org/globalassets/sfw/pdf/guides/seafood-watch-national-guide.pdfScientific NamesSnow Flea (Springtail): Hypogastrura nivicola Emperor Penguin: Aptenodytes forsteri Instagram @wafpodcasttiktok @wafpodcastEmail: wafpodcastexplicit@gmail.comFacebook: "Weird Animal Facts: Explicit" Support the show (https://www.ko-fi.com/wafpodcast)

Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program, with its science-based ratings of global fisheries and fish farms, is the earliest and one of the most influential drivers of responsible seafood in the world. Seafood and Gender Equality, or SAGE, on the other hand, just celebrated its one-year anniversary. In this inaugural episode of The Conch, Julie Kuchepatov, the Founder of SAGE, sits down with Julie Packard, the Founder and Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, to talk about their respective visions for a future full of seafood, and how to achieve it. (Hint: Partnerships are CRITICAL!). Julie Packard turns the tables on the conversation to learn more about SAGE's mission and why women will lead the next evolution of the seafood sector.  Resources:  The next time you buy seafood, be sure to consult the Seafood Watch recommendations at seafoodwatch.org/recommendations.  Read the newest blog post on the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Ocean's blog, where Julie interviews three women from the EDF field teams and learns what would happen in a world without women working in fisheries (SPOILER: there would be NO fish on our tables!): http://blogs.edf.org/edfish/  Check out Seafood and Gender Equality's website and sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest and greatest happenings regarding gender equality and women's empowerment in the seafood industry at https://www.seafoodandgenderequality.org/theconch.  Check out this article mentioned in the podcast - https://civileats.com/2021/09/14/can-aquaculture-help-women-secure-a-new-foothold-in-the-seafood-industry/  Please make sure to like, comment, share, and recommend this episode to anyone you think might care about the future of our ocean and women working in the sector.  Follow us on Twitter at @sdg5forseafood, Instagram @Seafood_And_Gender_Equality, and Facebook @SeafoodAndGenderEquality.  The Conch Podcast series is a program of Seafood and Gender Equality (SAGE) and made possible by generous funding from The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Audio production, engineering, editing, mixing, and sound design by Crystal Sanders-Alvarado for Seaworthy. Original music provided by Satan's Pilgrims.

In this episode I speak with Susie Zagorski, who at the time of our conversation was Field Project Manager for the North Pacific Fisheries Research Foundation. We discuss her research to ensure the sustainability of the Alaska Pollock fishery, the largest fishery in the United States. Since our conversation, Susie has switched jobs and now works as a purser on C/P Starbound, a commercial Alaska pollock fishing vessel (C/P is for “catch/process” and denotes a ship that fishes for a species and processes that species onboard). Our creature feature this week is on swordfish and why they're literally hotheaded! Submit a creature feature of your own! Learn more at https://fisherwomenpod.comResourcesMonterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch and their consumer guides: https://www.seafoodwatch.org/recommendations/download-consumer-guides Alaska Pollock fishery: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/alaska-pollock California's swordfish fishery: https://ucscsciencenotes.com/feature/reinventing-californias-swordfish-fishery/ B.A. Block. 2011. Endothermy in Tunas, Billfishes, and Sharks. In: Farrell A.P.(editor),Encyclopedia of Fish Physiology: From Genome to Environment (3): 1914–1920. San Diego: Academic Press. https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Fish-Physiology-Genome-Environment/dp/0123745454  Fritsches, Kerstin A., R.W. Brill, and E.J. Warrant. 2005. Warm eyes provide superior vision in swordfishes. Current Biology 15(1): 55-58. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982204009960 

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Hey, friends welcome back to another informative episode of News you can eat 24. We know to eat fish at least twice a week or more. Lean, healthy protein and oily-type sources such as tuna, sardines, and salmon provide rich omega-3 fats needed for our diets. It is, however, challenging for the consumer to decide on which fish to select, considering the environment, provenience, and overall taste. Seafood Watch in the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California, together with health groups and environmental agencies, has compiled a list known as "The Super Green Best of the Best." The guide indicates safety and health for us. To be included in the list, fish must contain low-levels of contaminants, running below 216 parts per billion (ppb), mercury at 11 ppb, from a sustainable fishery. Sponsored by Chef Walters Cooking School Visit our Youtube Channel for News you can eat 24 Video Food Cast Subscribe to our newsletter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walter-potenza/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/walter-potenza/support

Fish is one of the most nutritious food sources on the planet, especially when it comes to protein. But I’m usually scared to eat it. That’s because some seafood is at risk for toxicity that can harm our health, not to mention certain aquaculture methods are contributing to declining populations and even the acidification of our oceans. It’s not all bad, but it is complex. There are several important things we should think about in order to reap the health benefits from fish and act as environmental stewards at the same time. To better understand seafood I sat down to talk with Paul Greenberg for this week’s episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy. Paul is the bestselling author of Four Fish, American Catch, and The Omega Principle. A regular contributor to the New York Times and many other publications, Mr. Greenberg is the writer-in-residence at the Safina Center, a Pew Fellow in Marine Conservation and the recipient of a James Beard Award for Writing and Literature. He appears frequently on American and international radio and television programs and is the featured correspondent and co-writer of the 2017 PBS Frontline documentary The Fish On My Plate which, along with his TED talk, has reached millions of viewers.This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox. ButcherBox is committed to humanely raised animals that are never given antibiotics or added hormones and since they take out the middleman you get extra savings. Right now ButcherBox has a special offer, get 2lbs of wild-caught Alaskan sockeye salmon and 2 grass-fed filet mignon steaks for free in your first order PLUS $20 off your first box - just go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy. Make sure you order before February 25, 2020 to take advantage of this great deal.Here are more of the details from our interview: Why I’m scared to eat fish and why Paul is optimistic about our oceans (6:55)Overfishing and the declining fish population around the world (17:57)How our monoculture is leading to the creation of dead zones in our waters (25:48)Pros and cons of aquaculture (27:26)The nutritional value and toxin levels of farmed salmon (31:37)The decline of our oceans from an environmental point of view and the death of phytoplankton (38:36)The most effective way to test for mercury exposure (44:10)The best types of fish for you to eat (53:13)Fish oil, omega-3 deficiency, and veganism (1:00:47)The issue of microplastics in the ocean (1:15:44)Learn more about Paul Greenberg at www.paulgreenberg.org and watch his TED talk at https://www.ted.com/talks/paul_greenberg_the_four_fish_we_re_overeating_and_what_to_eat_instead.Follow him on Facebook @fourfish, on Instagram @4fishgreenberg, and on Twitter @4fishgreenberg. Resources:Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) https://www.msc.org/home Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) https://www.asc-aqua.org/ Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) https://www.bapcertification.org/ Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch https://www.seafoodwatch.org/Greenpeace’s Carting Away the Oceans Report: 2018 Supermarket Seafood Ranking https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/research/carting-away-the-oceans-10/Seek out a “Community Supporting Fishery” or CSF through www.localcatch.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Bruce Monger is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University. His research involves the use of satellite remote sensing methods to study environmental controls of ocean primary production at global scales.  He currently serves as a member of NASA's Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry Science Team.  I discovered him while I was doing my Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University.  While I've been eating plant-based for nearly 7 years, I was amazed with what I learned from his lectures and I immediately asked him to come on the show. Global climate change is a huge issue.  If you've been watching the news lately, the financial markets and large companies and taking steps to offset their carbon emissions. While I think this is great, a lot of our daily choices and what we consume as individuals make a huge difference.  I don't think it's a problem we can buy our way out of and the first step comes with education of how dire this situation actually is.  Dr. Monger says that we are either going to be the generation that essentially is responsible for turning ou r back on the planet and how future generations will be forced to live, or we can be the generation that created a paradigm shift and saved the planet for future beings.  There is a finite amount of CO2 that can be released into the air before Earth's temperature increases to a point where things like fresh water, the ability to even grow food, and extreme weather incidents will occur.  Our choices in the next decade or two will forever impact the planet and how all beings exist moving forward. Topics Discussed in the Podcast  career as an oceanographer key elements of climate change and what you can do consequences of global warming what happens if Earth's temperature increases by 2 Degrees Celsius Definition of net-zero carbon emissions nutrient pollution & Nitrogen fertilizer government policy, industrialized farming why one person can make a difference fish consumptions and better choices the health of ocean linked to climate change & freshwater consumption   Listen Now   Resources Cornell's Plant-Based Nutrition Studies Course Dr. Monger at Cornell  Mentioned: Robert Howarth's work King Corn documentary Seafood Watch app to choose what fish to eat if any Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   2 Ways to Give Back to the Show     ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Don't Miss an Episode: Subscribe!                               

Join the nutritionists for expert advice on the best apps for meal planning, shopping, and meeting your health and wellness goals.  From allergies, saving money, and sustainability to weight loss, FODMAP and diabetes there's an APP for that!   Eating Well Apps    Yummly Meal Planner: scan food items to generate recipes, make shopping lists that sort by aisle  Mealime: can plan according to dietary restrictions, recipes focus on eliminating food waste  Seasonal Food Guide: tells you what’s in season, how to use produce, and fun facts   HowGood: scan and get a product’s rating for its social and environmental impact.     Seafood Watch: helps consumers choose sustainably sourced seafood   ipiit - Food Allergy Scanner: shows green plus when foods are safe, makes recommendations   Spokin Food Allergy Manager: customizable, includes aggregated reviews, community driven    FODMAP Grocery Guide: provides a detailed list of low-FODMAP foods organized by aisle  Giant Food: digital coupons, weekly sales flyers, recipes, rewards  Giant Pharmacy: refill and transfer prescriptions      Eating Management Apps  My Fitness Pal: tracks diet and exercise to meet users' goals, recipe analysis, online community     Fooducate: calorie, weight tracker that scans and rate foods A -D on nutritional value   Lose It!: calorie counter, weight tracker, community activities and competitive challenges  MyPlate Calorie Counter (LIVESTRONG): $  Provides meal plans, in-app workouts , 24/7 support  Start Simple with MyPlate: (USDA) family friendly, sets goals for each food group, game-based      Health & Wellness Management    mySugr- Diabetes Tracker Log for blood sugar, carbs, bolus calculator, estimated HbA1c   Glucose Buddy Diabetes Tracker. #1 rated, track blood sugar, meds, A1c, 12-week education plan  Instant Heart Rate $  Heart rate tracker, monitor and save trends to monitor progress  Smart BP: monitor blood pressure, weight and pulse and keep track of all the data.     MySymptoms: $ comprehensive, track meals, moods, bowels, can share report with clinicians     Bowelle: symptom tracker, bowel habits, food log, stress level, mood, track trends  Monash University FODMAP Diet: $ comprehensive tracker for FODMAP, recipes, education   

Nesta edição, Paulina Chamorro apresenta o projeto de pesca sustentável da Seafood Watch e Paiche. A entrevistada é a Simone Lenz. Aumenta o som, que o Vozes do Planeta já vai começar!

Increasingly, zoos and aquariums are being called upon to fund and develop science-based research and practical solutions to environmental problems like species extinction and dramatic declines in species abundance. For the past two decades one demonstrably successful consumer-facing program meeting the needs of commerce and conservation has been Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch. What began as a temporary campaign with printed lists of sustainably sourced seafood dining options for the aquarium's visitors has grown into an international effort and mobile app supported by more than two dozen scientists and public engagement professionals. Karin Stratton, conservation partner liaison shares insights on the history and current scope of the Seafood Watch program.  That Sounds Wild: European brown bears.  www.zoospensefull.com www.ireinforce.com www.facebook.com/ZooLogicpodcast/ www.animalcaresoftware.com http://peppermintnarwhal.com www.seafoodwatch.org www.aza.org    

When fish company Verlasso hired Jennifer Bushman, they met with organizations such as Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch, World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and asked “If we’re going to farm sustainably, and you’re going to endorse it, what do we need to do to get farming right?”   This meeting led Jennifer on a journey to change everything we understand about fish farms. And as our appetite for fish continues to grow, sustainable aquaculture is one of our best chances to save marine life. Learn more about Jennifer’s work and how you can choose the best fish in your grocery stores and at your favorite restaurants!

Ryan Bigelow is the Senior Program Manager for Seafood Watch at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. In this episode Ryan discusses how the popular Seafood Watch guide helps consumers and businesses choose seafood that's fished or farmed in ways that support a healthy, more sustainable ocean. He explains how people can evaluate seafood choices at restaurants and grocery stores, as well as ways that the industry is shifting toward sustainability.

Ep. 83: Kristofor Lofgren, Sustainable Restaurant Group CEO, and Founder.   -ft. cohost: Scott Soares, former Mass Ag Commish & shellfish farming leader  || For episode 83 of Sourcing Matters we welcome CEO & Founder of Sustainable Restaurant Group and Bamboo Sushi – Kristofor Lofgren.  Sustainable Restaurant Group (SRG)’s mission-focused concepts aim to conquer the environmental disaster that is the worldwide fishing industry today. Bamboo Sushi and QuickFish will never put a fish on their menus that is endangered or on Seafood Watch’s ‘Red List.’ With nine total restaurant locations across Portland, OR and Denver, CO, the company will be expanding Bamboo Sushi this coming September with three new locations in the San Francisco Bay Area – Seattle and Arizona will follow shortly after, eventually making its way to the East Coast.   In 2008 Bamboo Sushi became the world’s first Marine Stewardship Council-certified sustainable sushi restaurant. Since, under Kristofor’s leadership Bamboo sushi has been promoting responsible fisheries and sustainable management practice for the betterment of the environment and his patrons.   TuneIn to our 40 minute discussion to learn what’s happening to our seas, and to our seafood.  To understand how we can take a lead role in determining the health and stability of our oceans through the food choices we make.  And to hear how this entrepreneur is building a sustainable business model focused on benefiting diverse stakeholders ranging from his fisherman, processors, employees, investors and consumers.   Joining today’s conversation is Scott Soares – former commissioner of Massachusetts Agriculture, and served as the Director of USDA Rural Development for Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island for the Obama administration.  Scott has 15 years of fishery and aquaculture experience prior to that – including early in his career serving as the 1st Massachusetts coordinator of aquaculture for nearly a decade. Recently, along with a few ventures promoting the bounty of New England’s waters to broader audiences – Soares has taken on the role of the Mass Shellfish Initiative coordinator.   www.SourcingMatters.show

Buying seafood is a difficult process these days, especially if you would like to buy sustainably caught seafood. There are so many things to take into account such as farmed vs wild caught, how the seafood was caught, where it was caught, and who caught it. Then, when you finally think you have everything solved with apps such as Seafood Watch and programs such as Ocean Wise, you find out that the seafood you bought has a 48% chance (in Canadian cities) that it may not be the seafood you thought you were buying, or as it was advertised. In other words, seafood fraud is a big problem.  So how do you buy seafood that solves all of the problems highlighted above? So search for the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) label. MSC works with 400 fisheries around the world throughout the entire supply chain to ensure its 30,000 products that carry the MSC label are sustainable. Lucy Erickson, the Science Communications Manager for MSC, joins me on the podcast to discuss how the MSC program works and to give us hope in fisheries for the future.  Do you buy MSC products? Share your experiences in the Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to get started on living for a better Ocean? Sign up for the Grove Collaborative and get a free gift: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean.  Links Associated With MSC: https://www.msc.org/ https://www.msc.org/en-us/ MSC Fisheries Standards: https://www.msc.org/standards-and-certification/developing-our-standards/the-fisheries-standard-review Avoid Being Duped By Seafood Fraud: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2196872-a-third-of-fish-sold-is-mislabelled-heres-how-to-avoid-being-duped/#.XJUJXBM9tkw.twitter  

There are a lot of ideas, theories, and claims out there as to what fish you should eat and avoid. However, it all becomes muddled very easily and both Devon and I wanted to clarify which fish you should avoid (and why) versus which fish are okay and healthy to eat. As you tune in, today we'll cover: The difference between Omega 3s and Omega 6s Which fish we should be consuming the most on a regular basis. Farm-raised fish vs. Wild caught fish and the sustainability of both Mercury and radiation poisoning - do we have to be so concerned about it? Raw vs cooked fish - Is one better than the other? Click here for the entire show notes Please leave us a review at http://openskyfitness.com/review Join our Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Do the 7 Day Paleo Reset! Omega 3s vs Omega 6s What's the difference between fish with Omega 3 fatty acids and those Omega 6 fatty acids? Fish with Omega 6s have pro-inflammatory fatty acid and fish with Omega 3 have anti-inflammatory fatty acid. So, what's best? When it comes down to it, we want a good amount of both to help balance the amount. Omega 6 actually comes from a lot of processed foods like soybean oils, fried foods, and canola oil. Therefore, the best thing is to eat fish with lots of Omega 3 fatty acids to balance all the other Omega 6 fatty acids we regularly consume.   Farm-Raised vs Wild Caught Fish Whether commercial fish is farm-raised or wild caught, they both have various cons. On the other hand, when it comes to sustainability, there are different types of fish that are okay and even really beneficial in some cases to eat. The Pros & Cons of Farm-Raised Commercial Fishing The problems with farm fishing include: Farming carnivorous fish that have to feed on other fish like sardines and anchovies The amount of waste that's created by the fish in such a tiny environment Using nets too close to migrating fish which will be affected by the excess amount of waste caused by farmed fish Pesticides being used to control diseases which can also leak into surrounding waters in the environment Ichthyophthirius multifiliis commonly called ich or ick which can lead to white spot disease in both the farmed-fish which can also spread to wild fish. Mangroves and wetlands being destroyed to create fish farms. However, these farm-raised fish are okay to eat as far as sustainability: Tilapia Catfish Arctic Char Cobia Shellfish The Pros & Cons of Wild-Caught Commercial Fishing The problems with the fishing commercial industry and wild-caught fish: Over-fishing Illegal fishing Throwing out fish they don't want Catching endangered species like sharks and turtles The fishing gear itself ruining coral reefs and the ocean environment Wild-caught fish that are okay to eat as far as sustainability:   The Best Fish To Buy According to the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch, the best fish we can eat are and in the following order: Atlantic Mackeral Salmon Herring Sardines Oysters Anchovies Cavier Fish that have the lowest amounts of selenium to mercury ratios that you should avoid. Pilot Whale Fish Shark King Mackeral Swordfish Tilefish As far as in the USA, other great fish we can find here include: Arctic Char Catfish (USA made) Cod (Pacific) Clams, Muscles, & Oysters Salmon (New Zealand) Shrimp (USA farmed) Good alternatives: Cod (Atlantic/Pacific) Salmon (Canada Pacific/ USA) Fish to avoid: Salmon (Canada Atlantic, Chile, Norway, Scotland) Cod (Atlantic: Canada/ USA) Cod (Pacific: Japan, Russia)   What You'll Hear on This Episode 00:00 Open Sky Fitness Introduction 1:15  Opening comments with Rob and Devon 1:30 Check out last week's show: OSF 221 - 10 Vital Habits For Building Muscle Mass And Losing Body Fat with Jason Leenaarts 3:30 Why it's so important to drink at least 80 oz of water a day. 5:00 What other habits you can expect to build on to help lose weight during the Sky Fit Challenge including adding more vegetables to their meals. 6:30 What kinds of workouts we do during the Sky Fit Challenge. 7:30 The benefits of focusing on staying away from processed foods and sugars during the Sky Fit Challenge. 11:10  Why we chose to talk about seafood and nutrition today. 12:00 How often you should have fish and what nutrition benefits it has. 13:20 All about Omega 3s vs Omega 6s 16:00 The amount of Omega 6 fatty acids in our system and the cons to that. 16:30 Benefits of balancing our omegas by consuming fish with fatty Omega 3 acids. 17:00 Which fish have the highest amount of Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids that we should be consuming the most on a regular basis. 21:30 The differences between farm-raised and wild caught fish, pros and cons, plus which fish are best to eat from each category. 33:00 How fish ranches work and why they're not a good thing. 36:00 Mercury - When did we become so concerned about it? Should we be concerned about it? Which fish actually have mercury? 36:50 Where mercury actually comes from in our environment and how the fish get it. 37:30 Why mercury isn't as much of an issue as we used to think it was because of the high amounts of selenium in some fish. 39:00 Which fish have the lowest amounts of selenium to mercury ratios that you should avoid. Pilot Whale Fish Shark King Mackeral Swordfish Tilefish 39:45 How environmental protective agencies led us to be more fearful of mercury in our fish. 40:40 The amount of radiation that's actually in fish. 44:20 Raw vs Cooked Fish - is there a difference? 45:20 The general list of best fish to consume, different alternatives, and what's best to avoid 46:40 Final comments with Rob and Devon 1:22:00 Open Sky Fitness Closing   RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW: Leave us an iTunes review Subscribe to our podcast and take your health to the next level! 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There are so many ways people are making a positive impact for our environment. Every episode, we’ll talk to someone new doing great things for their communities and we’ll share resources to take action. Blue Ocean Society is a marine conservation organization dedicated to protecting marine life in the Gulf of Maine. In the interview, learn more about this great organization, its cool educational programs, and a few ways to take action for the ocean and marine life. How to support marine life and healthy oceans: Join in on an event with Blue Ocean Society. Reduce your use of single use plastics, like plastic bags, plastic water bottles, and plastic cups. Skip the straw. See Blue Ocean Society’s Skip the Straw Project for inspiration. Support organizations like Blue Ocean Society by donating and/or volunteering (remember, you can do both even if you don’t live on the coast!). Understand where your seafood is coming from. Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch is the place to start. Buy local when possible, since the shipping industry causes damage to ocean health in many different ways. Adopt a whale from Blue Ocean Society. It’s a great way to learn, have some fun, support Blue Ocean Society, and all for only $30! Watch Sonic Sea or screen a showing in your area.   Blue Ocean Society Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Podcast music credit: Blue Dot Sessions

Sheila Bowman is the manager of Culinary and Strategic Initiatives at Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch. Sheila was trained as a marine scientist and works with chefs, media, and industry to help make environmentally sustainable seafood the norm when sourcing “better food.” In 2014, the National Audubon Society recognized Sheila as one of their “Woman Greening Food.” For eighteen years, Seafood Watch has been the leading source of science-based recommendations for the seafood found in the U.S. market. They’ve distributed over 60 million of their popular pocket guides and nearly two million copies of their app have been downloaded, making it easy to choose ocean-friendly seafood. Heritage Radio Network On Tour is powered by Simplecast

In Episode 7, Brian and Quinn ask: How can we use the ocean without using it up? Meet Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, marine biologist, policy expert, and conservation strategist extraordinaire. And like a hundred other things, because her hobbies include saving the planet, what about you, punk? Find out how the ocean’s doing, who should be responsible for keeping it clean, how representation is a nightmare on ocean conservation boards just like everywhere else, and finally, the seafood you definitely should and should not be eating.  Want to send us feedback? Tweet us, email us, or leave us a voice message! Links:  Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson on Twitter Ocean Collectiv Dr. Johnson’s work for National Geographic Dr. Johnson on FundingTheOcean.org  Will the Ocean Ever Run Out Of Fish? (cartoon) Seafood Watch by Monterey Bay Aquarium (app) Billion Oyster Project Quinn Emmett on Twitter Brian Colbert Kennedy on Twitter Intro/outro by Tim Blane Subscribe to our newsletter at ImportantNotImportant.com! Like and share us on Facebook! Check us on Instagram! Follow us on Twitter! Pin us on Pinterest! Tumble us or whatever the hell you do on Tumblr! Ok that’s enough good lord Support this podcast

We’re back with Brian Albaum in the second installment of the premier episode of the Envision Group: Sustainability Podcast Series! On behalf of Seafood Watch, Brian discusses Compass Group’s goal to make sustainably farmed salmon available country-wide. He offers up some seafood alternatives and helpful tips for the professional chef, and home cook, if sustainable salmon isn’t yet available in your area. Want to learn more? Internal associates can visit MyCompass for guides and marketing materials, and everyone is invited to visit www.compass-usa.com.  We want to hear from you! Be sure to send us your comments and feedback via email: envisiongroup@compass-usa.com.

In the first installment of the premier episode of the Envision Group: Sustainability Podcast Series, we sit down with Brian Albaum, Seafood Watch’s Business Manager, who discusses the importance of buying sustainable seafood and provides tips on sourcing sustainably. In 2007, Compass Group partnered with the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Program because of their strong scientific approach to assessing the environmental impact of seafood production.  Their robust approach made “Seafood Watch” a household name, and their guidelines are followed in cafes across Compass Group. For more information on our Sustainability Platform, visit MyCompass or www.compass-usa.com. Send us your comments and feedback via email: envisiongroup@compass-usa.com.

Today's show is ALL. ABOUT. CALIFORNIA. We're joined in studio by Mike Edison, host of Arts & Seizures, and Patrick Martins, HRN Founder and Heritage Foods USA Founder for a round up of recent food news including Caity's recap of the Good Food Mercantile that took place in Washington DC last weekend. Kat brings us some exclusive interviews from Monterey County, CA. First up, we hear from Tom Wright, Reporter from The Monterey Herald, about the insanely rainy winter season in Big Sur. Mudslides in the area caused a total shutdown of Highway 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) after the Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge was condemned. Tom shares stories of the immediate aftermath of the storm (such as airlifting of food and supplies) and the lasting effects on the community. Many restaurants and resorts in Big Sur are still closed and don't plan to reopen until the bridge can be repaired or other travel alternatives are available to guests. Moving slightly north, we hear from Sheila Bowman, Manager of Culinary and Strategic Initiatives for Seafood Watch at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Now in its seventeenth year, Seafood Watch is the leading source of science-based seafood recommendations in the U.S. After a quick break, we share the latest news out of Ron Finley HQ in Los Angeles, what our engineer Vitor has planned for this weekend (hint: it involves chamber music and tickets are available HERE), and a preview of Cherry Bombe Jubilee & Marketplace happening August 8th and 9th. Catch HRN's table at the marketplace for your chance to win our "Sophisticated Home Cook" Raffle Basket! To wrap things up, we play a round of "Girly Pop Culture Trivia" with Patrick and Mike in the hot seats. More about our guests: Tom Wright, a Northern California native, covers breaking news in Monterey County. He's been a journalist with the Monterey Herald for nearly five years, covering local government and sports in addition to working as a copy editor. Before joining The Herald, he wrote for the Daily Democrat in Woodland, California, and graduated from San Jose State University. Sheila Bowman works with chefs, educators, media and industry with a goal of shifting them towards seafood products that are caught or farmed with the environment in mind. Trained as a marine scientist and passionate about conservation, her work takes her around the country and into kitchens where sustainability really begins. In 2014 the National Audubon Society recognized Sheila as one of their “Woman Greening Food." Our featured image is from freegreatpicture.com Our theme song is “Suns Out Guns Out” by Concord America. Listen on Spotify | Purchase on Bandcamp

In hour two, Duane & Steve Kramer from Kramer Tackle catch up with John McMillan from WDFW to discuss SeaFood Watch and its mission to help consumers make healthy choices.

Sustainable Work. How does a newly transplanted chef ingratiate himself in what can be a challenging and certainly competitive market? How do you promote a fairly new restaurant when folks are still missing the one that was there before? Meet Chef Jeff Deloff of Threepenny Café who finds himself in this position. Threepenny has been open two years. So why don't more people know about it? What are the special challenges Charlottesville restaurants encounter when they open and how do they stay open? Further, how do you compete with the behemoth The Downtown Mall has become? West Main has its own special charms, but the fact remains when people visit they go to The Mall. Never fear, Jeff loves a challenge and has the stamina, passion, and dedication to overcome these obstacles quickly becoming a resounding refrain in a region like Charlottesville with its ever-growing development and parking difficulties. Threepenny has free parking but what about the rest? One solution is to participate in community events which Threepenny does on a regular basis. The other is to have a strong mission, in this case local, fresh, organic, and sustainable food sourcing. Where other restaurants talk the talk but secretly pass items from big corporations through the back door, Jeff uses local producers and purveyors. But he's not a hard-line party activist either. There are some items you just can't get. When your mission is to serve the very best, simplest ingredients possible, you have to strike a balance. For your ideals and the restaurant's bottom line. That's the reality. We discuss this balance at length. And dig down the rabbit hole of what exactly makes a food sustainable. Threepenny was just awarded the highest honor from Foodwaze, an app rating restaurants based on their level of responsible product sourcing. Foodwaze modeled itself after Chef Nora Pouillon's restaurant, who I interviewed for this very podcast. How hard is that level of environmental consciousness to sustain while still making a profit? We talk about the realities particularly in the area of distribution. How do misconceptions about seasonal produce fit into it all? We discuss that as well. Threepenny sources its seafood using Seafood Watch and the Marine Stewardship Council, a rarity in the restaurant world where the bottom line is king. Did you know seafood is seasonal? Available in limited quantities? Animals are a renewable resource. You raise cattle and pigs. But you can't do that on a similar scale with seafood. Once they're gone, they're gone. Our seas are overfished and we're doing very little about it. Why are "trash fish" like mackerel, sardines, and wahoo underutilized? Pro tip: if you see mackerel on the menu, order it. It's a fragile fish that doesn't last. So if they've got it, it must be fresh. ThreePenny has it. In season of course. Jeff's food history is long. He grew up in Hannibal, New York where his uncle worked at Aunt Sarah's Pancake House. Watching him operate the flattop, often making 10 omelets at once, ignited a passion for cooking. He began at 16 as a dishwasher, arriving for his interview in a tie. The boss hired him on the spot and became a mentor. After earning a degree from the Culinary Institute of America you'd think he'd trot off to become a celebrity in New York. But Jeff's goals are more meaningful: creating the best food using the freshest ingredients, not overworking them so they sing beautiful solos all by themselves. After tasting his lemon goat cheese gnocchi at this year's Iron Chef competition? He does that and much more. "Salt enhances flavors, pepper changes it." Jeff and owner Merope Pavlides work well together, seeing eye to eye on their vision for the restaurant. She gives him freedom in the kitchen to design menus and together they make sure the bottom line is met. Another important factor and potential obstacle to a restaurant's success, one this pair has overcome. What is the hierarchy in the restaurant world? What can we do about the absurd amount of food waste occurring in restaurants all over the country? Does writing a blog for the restaurant provide as much satisfaction as cooking? How do his partnerships with local producers provide much more than ingredients? And how exactly did he prepare that delicious gnocchi in only 30 minutes? What was his game plan? We cover it all. My favorite episodes are those where I feel the earnestness and dedication coming off the guest in waves. Ones where I leave knowing more than when I sat down. This was one of those. It was also the last time I recorded at In a Flash Laser Engraving. Thank you Sara Gould for your continuous support. Need a gorgeous office space? Contact her before someone else grabs it! Then enjoy this thoughtful episode. Cheers. SHOW NOTES – Links to resources talked about during the podcast: The Unwanted Job - Chef Chris Hill talks about the importance of the dishwasher. The Mind of a Chef - Chef Gabrielle Hamilton discusses food waste in restaurants. Global Fishing Watch - An environmental group working tirelessly to eradicate overfishing in our oceans. Nothing in the House - Blogger Emily Hilliard profiles "Desperation Pies" and provides me with a winning pie recipe. Thanks Emily! This episode is sponsored by In a Flash Laser Engraving.

The Marine Conservation community is large and represented from all parts of the Earth. More and more people are entering this wonderful community every day, but they aren’t sure how they can help protect the Ocean to the point that they might give up because the problems are too big and they don’t think they can bring about change. Well, I can’t have that! So I decided to list these 7 ways that you can help conserve the Ocean to prevent you from being too overwhelmed. There are many other ways that you can help conserve the Ocean, but I feel that these are good beginner steps to getting what you want and feeling good about what you are doing. Don’t Panic, take a breath I get many messages from the Speak Up For Blue Podcast audience members after they listen to a show where I describe an issue and send me an email saying that they can’t believe we, as humans, can be so stupid to treat our Oceans the way they do. They are angry and shocked and want to yell at the world! I promptly reply for then to not panic and take a breath. They don’t want to approach people who are doing something to contribute to an Ocean issue aggressively and make that person angry for being called out. This attitude will not change the way people act in their lives or towards the ocean. Marine Conservation should be conducted in a positive way and provide the chance for people to change their habits. People contribute to Ocean issues without realizing they are doing anything wrong. You and I may be doing something that contributes to the problem every day, but we are unaware. For example, I did an interview with Stu Landesberg, CEO of the Grove Collaborative (formerly epantry), who sold certified eco-friendly cleaning supplies online. He described to me the way products on a store shelf differ from products sent via online purchases. The former has to compete on a shelf with other similar products and they have to last a certain time period on the shelf. The products are often sold in large, bright plastic containers that are not easily recyclable. They also contain chemicals that act as preservatives to ensure the product doesn’t spoil on the shelf. Those chemicals may not be as good for you as you thought (you would be surprised). The point is we live in a world where we waste and consume products that are not good for us or the environment, including the Oceans. It’s good to understand the issues, but don’t get too caught up in the anger and use that anger to change behaviour for conservation. Think Globally, act locally Think Globally, act locally is a term you probably heard bused by many environmentalists around the world. It’s such a cat phrase that often people use it in jokes, but the statement is so very true especially in Ocean Conservation. After you finish panicking, it’s good to take note of the major Ocean issues that we are facing: Plastic Pollution, Climate Change, Overfishing, Water Quality and Coastal Development are just a few of the major issues we not only face, but cause. Each issue is widespread enough that the consequences extend across the Ocean having a Global impact. Breakdown the problem by thinking how you can act locally that will remedy this problem. For example, decreasing overfishing will require you to eat seafood more sustainably and responsibly to avoid fish that are overfished. The Seafood Watch program will allow you to eat seafood with a conscious as the program is updated frequently to allow you to create informed decisions on your meals. I use my Seafood Watch App for my iPhone to ask the waiter or retailer whether the seafood was caught sustainably. If they don’t know, then I tell them that I don’t want the seafood because they don’t know how it was caught. Start at home It’s always good to start conservation at home as there are so many things that we can conserve including energy, water, plastic, and cleaning supplies covering four of the major issues I mention above. Each conservation action requires a change in behaviour by you and your family, but they don’t require a ton of changes. You can even start slowly by reducing the amount of plastic bags used in your home or eliminate plastic utensils from your house. You can buy a digital thermostat to control your heat/air conditioning by setting it at different temps throughout the day to save on energy. Starting your conservation efforts are small but significant changes that can really reduce your Ocean Issue footprint. It just takes a little time to get used to some of the changes, but once you are in the full swing of things you feel better about yourself. Become a leader in your community Your leadership at home can transfer into your community through actions. It is easy to show others that you care about the state of the environment in your community whether you live by the coast or inland. Debris and plastic pollution is quite hi in the spring after the snow melts. This past spring, my wife and two daughters went out to clean a portion of our neighborhood (after the suggestion by my 6 year old daughter). A neighbor or ours loved the plan and her family joined us as well. We spent half an hour cleaning up and the results were spectacular (8 garbage bags!)! Another neighbor, who we didn’t know, was driving by and asked us what we were doing. He thanked us for cleaning up as he saw the value of our efforts. We never expect people to follow after we clean something up, but we know we are leading by example when we do clean ups like these. It doesn’t take a lot of time to show your neighbors that you care about your neighborhood, but the reactions are priceless. Understand that change takes time Rome wasn’t built in a day nor did the ocean change for the worse in a day, so why do we all think that our efforts will change all of the destruction (or stop the destruction) that we have done to the Ocean in one day. Marine Conservation takes time. Sometimes it takes time to see positive results in the Ocean from changes such as implementing Marine Protected Area and/or it could take time to change people’s behaviour that can cause a specific Ocean Issue to get out of hand. Marine Conservation requires you to become persistent and patient when trying to change the way people behave (after all, behaviour is usually the problem). Dr. Naomi Rose is a great example of someone who has worked and continues to work hard at Marine Conservation. She works for the Animal Welfare Institute to get captive Orcas and Dolphins released into the wild. We have seen some great strides with captive animals and their road to release over the past year, but people like Naomi are the people who laid the ground work for all of this to happen and she continues to work to get the animals released into Whale Sea-Side Sanctuaries.   You need to have patience but still be persistent in your quest to change things for the better in the Ocean realm. Conservation is more than just science You don’t need to be a scientist to be in Marine Conservation. There are many scientists out there who do some great work, but they would like to do work rather than take most of their time searching for funding. People with a background in finance, business, marketing, law and other non-science backgrounds can really help secure funding for scientific and conservation projects. Tradespeople can also play a crucial role in Marine Conservation. Science and Conservation require equipment to complete their projects so being an electrician, carpenter, plumber and being good with your hands with a creative mind can really come in handy. Conservation is a discipline that requires all professions and backgrounds to become successful. Never count yourself out and be creative as to how you can help. Never give up! Ask Dr. Naomi Rose if she ever found it difficult to do what she does. Conservation is like an emotional roller coaster. It can be very difficult to reach your end goal. There are numerous challenges on the way to overcome to see small rewards. However, they goals can be reached through teamwork and support from other conservationists. The war to release Orcas is not over, but many battles are being won. Passion for the Ocean is what drives us forward and allows us to rise during the tough times.   Join the Arbonne Blue Team http://www.speakupforblue.com/teamblue Instagram: @speakupforblue SUFB Podcast: http://www.speakupforblue.com/podcast SUFB Website: http://www.speakupforblue.com 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf

Ocean Wise, a sustainable fish indicator now found in over 600 restaurant menus is leading the way on educating people aboutthe sustainability of their food choices. Hear why the VancouverAquarium took a different approach to the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program, and why it's their dream to see the program come to an end.

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Food Talk with Mike Colameco is brought to you by the following generous underwriters: Kicking off the 2015 season, Mike Colameco is back with a brand new Food Talk with Michael Colameco welcoming guests Chef Kerry Heffernan and Producer Poull Brien. Kerry opens the segment chatting about his latest projects, including new television projects like National Geographic’s “Hooked on Seafood” and The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s “Seafood Watch.” He is also in partnership with Wild Fish Direct, which focuses on the idea that there are over a thousand known species of fish and shellfish in American waters yet we eat only a select few. Wild Fish Direct knows that almost everything from the ocean has value and is committed to delivering fresh, artisanal seafood that’s delicious and better for our oceans and plans on documenting their process with a television show that is being shopped around. After the break, Mike chats with Melanie Asher, CEO, Founder, Master Distiller and Blender at Macchu Pisco about the Peruvian beverage. Pisco is an un-aged 80 proof clear spirit derived from a single distillation of fresh fermented grape juice (wine). Mike gets an in-studio tasting while Melanie shares the rich history and production techniques of Macchu Pisco. Tune in for a great episode for the new year! “Each of these things that comes out of the ocean is a precious resource.” [24:00] “As a chef it is so much more interesting and challenging when you have to cook with little things, like seaweed, and you have to use these things you are not familiar with.” [28:40] —Kerry Heffernan on Food Talk

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Tim Pine of the Environment Health and Safety office at UCB and Tyler Grinberg, UCB student and creek restoration coordinator, discuss efforts to restore Strawberry Creek on the UC property. The creek restoration is a volunteer effort.TranscriptSpeaker 1: [inaudible].Speaker 2: Welcome to spectrum the science [00:00:30] and technology show on k a l x Berkeley, a biweekly 30 minute program with a local events calendar, news and interviews featuring bay area scientists and technologists. My name is Brad Swift. Today's interview is with Tim Pine and Tyler Grinberg. They join us to talk about the efforts to restore strawberry creek at UC Berkeley. Tim Pine is a staff member of the environment health [00:01:00] and safety office at UC Berkeley. Tyler Grinberg is a UC Berkeley student and creek restoration coordinator and teacher of a Strawberry Creek decal class. The creek restoration is predominantly a volunteer effort by students, community members, staff and faculty. This interview is prerecorded and edited. First of all, Speaker 3: welcome to US spectrum. Thanks for coming and go ahead, introduce yourselves. [00:01:30] Thanks for it for having me here. My name is Tim Pine. I am a, uh, officially a staff member here at cow and uh, I'm in the office of Environment, health and safety. I like to tell people that we put the e and e, h n s and that's the environmental protection group of which I am one of five for the university. And within that, that group, I'm officially the surface water quality coordinator for the campus. So simplification to be, I'm the creek guy. Speaker 4: Uh, I'm Tyler Grinberg. [00:02:00] I'm a fourth year here at Cau, although I'm not quite graduating yet to next semester I'm studying environmental education and ecology. I'm also an education minor, so I'm getting my teaching credential at the same time as my bachelor's and first Aubrey Creek. I'm a restoration coordinator and a decal coordinator. So I kind of manage our, our class on the creek and restoration efforts. Great. And Tyler, can you explain Strawberry Creek to us? So for me, strawberry creeks [00:02:30] all around us on campus, if we're on Sproul plaza, it's in some pipes that are leading to the creek. Anything we do on the campus eventually leads the Strawberry Creek. So I think the creek is all around us. But where you see the creek is up in Strawberry Canyon, uh, if you go hiking up in the fire trail, you hear it running beneath you. If you're of the botanical garden, uh, you can see it and hear it as well.Speaker 4: And then on campus specifically, we see it in several locations, you know, by the dialect scientists building in some ecological study areas on campus. And then eventually [00:03:00] if you want to go be really adventurous off campus, you can go down to university and Bonar Street and see Starboard Creek Park and there's some fun things to observe down there. And then if you really want to be adventurous, you'll go all the way down towards the bay at the end of university avenue and you see come out of a very large pipe in somewhat of an estuary. And it's a pretty big watershed too, right? That feeds it all. Not just the campus but up in the hills and exactly. I mean that's why I like to say it's all around us because anything we do [00:03:30] along campus will eventually find its way to somewhere in strawberry creek. So I only can think of it just as the water you see flowing, but also all the interactions are happening around the creek as well Speaker 3: in terms of describing strawberry creek and the campus. You know, the very reason that UC Berkeley is here is because when the founding fathers of this university were looking around for a likely spot, having a water supply was a very, very important, but maybe the most important a requirement [00:04:00] for the location by the late sixties and early seventies. Water quality. It was just a bismal. I mean there was, you know, not just, um, you know, pollution coming off streets, things like that. But there were still operational discharges, there were still these legacy sewer pipes, it, and no one really knew where they went after they left the basement, you know, of dough library that were still actually, um, coming out into the creek. And it was about that time that some very critical pieces of legislation passed federally. And [00:04:30] then we're in in turn implemented at the state level. Speaker 3: And that was the clean water act. You know, it was very, very big deal in terms of forcing, um, not just Berkeley, but all urban areas to start looking at, you know, what have we done to these watercourses? They were, um, a series of pretty dramatic discharges to the creek where it started to get the notice of local agencies, you know, the regional water quality control board, which was, you know, relatively new at that time. At the same time. [00:05:00] That was about when we had that very vibrant, you know, kind of the first modern ecology movement. And, uh, the camps community said, look, we can't let this continue. So it was a combination of regulation and also citizens desire to start doing something about this creek, you know, which definitely in need of some work. Uh, you know, I like to give a lot of credit to a fellow by the name of Bob Charbonneau, who actually still works for the UC. He works in the office of the president and he, uh, came to cau as a Grad student in the late eighties. [00:05:30] He decided to make it part of his graduate studies to put together this management plan. So, uh, the Strawberry Creek Management Plan new, which was officially adopted in 1987 is still our guiding document for my department's management and restoration of the creek. And it's really a wonderful document. It's actually been, um, copied or used as a template for other watersheds across the United States and I suspect in other countries. That's been Speaker 4: a really fabulous document to keep looking [00:06:00] back at Speaker 5: [inaudible]. You're listening to spectrum on KALX Berkeley. We're talking with Tim pine and Tyler Greenberg, but the strawberry creek restoration. Speaker 4: What's entailed with your restoration plan, so to speak? Well, what I really do is focus on the area around the creek [00:06:30] or their parents zone and look to restore a natural biodiversity to the area that's been lost through urbanization and invasive plant introduction. And really my, my mission, my plan is education. And I know Tim hears this a lot, but I, I feel that we can do all we want with limited resources. We have to make alterations, but unless we inform future generations of how important the creek is and how we can manage it, it's just good to go back in Arizona. Revert to this, [00:07:00] uh, never the terrible state that it has been in for the past 50, 60, a hundred years. And so unless you really take this current students, make them interested in the creek, take faculty a different colleges and make them invested in the creek or not really gonna see any major differences. Speaker 4: Um, but what I'm doing actually hands on right now is taking students out, uh, to be creaking community members as well and physically removing invasive plants and introducing native ones to the nursery program we have on campus serious story about diversity [00:07:30] of plants, which will then introduce more wildlife to the area. And how do you characterize or measure where you are in that process? The goal is what and where do you think you are in that process? Uh, as far as water quality is concerned, I think that we're getting towards the end of where we want to be. From my point of view, there's still a few things I'm concerned about and that's a lot of discharges to the creek. Um, especially of political water [00:08:00] that has chlorine in it, which can imagine from an ecological standpoint kind of kills a lower trophic level of organisms that we're actually trying to preserve in the water. Speaker 4: So funny thing, clean water going into the creek is actually detrimental to the entire system. So even this morning working on the creek, I saw a lot of discharges heading into the water. And then as far as invasive plants is concerned, I feel like we're really making headway. But I'd really like to get a lot of different people on campus, on board with what we're doing. And I feel like we only [00:08:30] tapping to a very small segment of the campus community. And so if I had to put a percent on it, I'd say we're at 50, 60% of where I want to be. Um, I really want to take on a lot of the campus. And right now we're confined to three ecological study areas on the campus to do our work and the immense invasive plants are moving or you know, very small ground cover species as opposed to revamping the entire system. Speaker 4: And I know it's not really possible right now, but I feel if we get a lot of people on board we can really do more work than [00:09:00] simply remove ivy. And do you have a, an ongoing relationship with the landscaping group that tries to keep the campus tidy in a sense? You know, and and is responsible for a lot of the flora that's around it? Most definitely. Um, Jim Warner is the head landscape architect for that campus and we're constantly in meetings with him and talking to him about what we're doing, what he um, I mean sometimes we just agree on things but it's definitely an active communication going on between us and we've had very good feedback on what [00:09:30] we've been doing from him and he's been very helpful in our restoration efforts. Of course, there are some areas on campus that we aren't doing our work because they are landscaped. Speaker 4: We are on a UC campus, but we understand that. And so we're just working wherever he can. And he's been very helpful. And I would add that the a campus grounds maintenance group, um, which is part of, of our physical planet campus services there have been really essential and it just a fabulous partner for what we've been doing. You know, they manage the grounds manager, they're in close, who's [00:10:00] very active in the sustainability community here on campus. He, uh, managed to scrounge up our very first lot of tools way back 10 years ago to kind of get us started, provided us with a gloves hand of his own stock to give to the volunteers. They coordinated with us just about every single uh, event we have. They bring us on green waste bin so that all of the vegetation that we remove goes into a composting system. Speaker 4: So I, I would consider the grounds group here to be a very essential partner of ours. And [00:10:30] it's really been exciting to, and I think for them to, they've told me that they've been very excited to see the kind of the transformation that's occurred in some of these areas. What sort of data are you trying to gather, uh, from the creek and analyze this? That's a great question. Um, you know, I think as we're starting to do restoration, we're starting to go more into actually applying a science to these areas and really doing some research. Um, and before a restoration began, there wasn't that [00:11:00] much we can do in these areas. I mean, they're called ecological study areas for a reason and I think more and more people are using them now. So Stephanie Carlson, who's a fish biologist and he called us on campus, is now doing electro fishing in the creek itself to see what types of fish are out there. Speaker 4: And she's found, uh, at least three variety of fish and some crawdads. Um, she studying flows as well, the seasonal fluxes and extreme velocity and habitat complexity. So she's doing some work there. I'm doing more work on [00:11:30] the flora around the creek for a current project to see, uh, which varieties of trees are growing next to the water. That's just a, you know, in addition to kind of the normal metrics we take, we do take regular water quality samples for things like coliform bacteria. We actually have three web enabled hydro stations on the campus, on the creeks, the south, the north fork and the Speaker 3: main stem down there by Oxford. That measure consists, you know, constantly things like temperature, [00:12:00] um, flow turbidity and conductivity. That's been incredibly helpful in seeing when there's been, um, you know, illegal discharges to the creek as well as, uh, a valuable engineering tool to see how the creek behaves during storms. So yeah, there's actually a lot of data that's coming out now and I know as Tyler mentioned, that as we kind of improve access and safety in these areas where you need a lot more data coming back. A lot of students do their senior projects from the college of natural [00:12:30] resources and even integrated biology, um, using the creek as kind of the basis for their, their, their research project. It's been fabulous to see the data coming out of these. Quite a compendium where we're developing now. Speaker 5: [inaudible] you're listening to spectrum on KALX Berkeley [00:13:00] talking with Tim Klein and Tyler Greenberg, but the strawberry creek restoration [inaudible]. Speaker 4: So of the invasive species that you're dealing with, is there a broad [00:13:30] spectrum of plants and bugs and things? What would they be? Invasive plants usually don't find a broad spectrum, which is the problem. You have a monoculture, generally one species of plant, which doesn't function well in a natural ecosystem where you want a wide diversity and species written it richness of plants and so on campus. I feel our two biggest problems for groundcover species are Ivey of both English and Algerian of varieties as well as Vinca, which is Perry Winkle. [00:14:00] Um, but I feel like those are two main ground cover plants. And then up in the canyon there's a lot of blackberry, but those are the plants who are primarily concerned with. They're moving on campus and they're actually fairly easy to remove. And once we explained to our students why we want to move these plants in, we really give them the reasons behind why we do it. They're actually very, um, encouraged to get out of be with the plants. I've seen my students not during class actually out there with their friends. We're moving plants on their own. Do you get to have any input [00:14:30] at all into the planning of the campus related to creek side changes or you know, building that might be happening are pending? Yeah, they do. They consult. That's a, a very, a fairly recent thing where Speaker 3: my group does see a proposed projects at the early stages. If we do comment on the, not the, um, the conceptual plan, but also we get copies of the design plans as they're going through their stage to final design. And [00:15:00] those plans are reviewed by each member of my team for various impacts to water quality. A very good case in point, we'd be say a building, well there's a proposed replacement for Eshelman coming up and we've been in very, very early abroad in on the design part to deal with any runoff from the rooftop, from the landscaped area and this is going to be a project and when it finally is done, that's going to [00:15:30] capture an infiltrate as much storm water run off as possible. And depending on what time of year it could be as high as a hundred percent capture and re infiltration and groundwater. Speaker 3: Those considerations were never even anywhere on the radar as as little as 10 years ago. So that's just a perfect example of, you know how having the ability to comment on these days. Seeing projects early on has really helped out Morgan stadium to Morgan stadiums that really another really great example is [00:16:00] now I'm that water collecting in the stadium is going to go through a pretreatment system and an infiltration system to both trap pollutants and to try to put as much of that water back down on the groundwater table as possible. So it's been a really a neat thing to see. Those kinds of, some of those kinds of comments be incorporated into the design. Speaker 4: And you mentioned a nursery as well. It's part of the, the whole process. Describe the nursery activity that you're doing. Yeah, and I really feel it's our third partner restoration [00:16:30] after um, assessing water quality, removing invasive plants, we finally have to reintroduce native plants. We can't just leave these areas bear. And so through a grant with the Green Initiative Fund TJF where students get a few dollars every semester voluntarily into this pool. We got a grant to build a native play nursery on campus and took about a year to build. It was finally done. We had our grand opening last Wednesday, so we had a good ceremony there. But we have one of our nursery coordinators or a restoration coordinator who also does nursery your work. David Pawn, [00:17:00] he's a third year here at cal studying environmental science and he propagates native plants right in the nursery on campus. And then once we grow this plant, students can then do the final step of restoration where they put these plants into the ground and monitor the area. Speaker 4: Where is the nursery, the nurseries in the welding courtyards. So by Jean Nini and Wellman Hall and the college onto our resources. In terms of what volunteers can do, are there things, you know, if somebody wants to be involved [00:17:30] but doesn't want to go dig up Ivy, can they help? Uh, definitely. And we, we understand students have different levels of involvement, you know, of what they actually want to actually want to do. And I think everyone should be getting their hands dirty. That's just my opinion. But we have people work in our nursery. We don't really have our volunteers do other outreach work, although I guess it's something we can think about starting to do. Speaker 3: I, you know, that's a great question because, um, you know, one of the criticisms [00:18:00] that I've been very kind of cognizant of is that we could do more in terms of the outreach part of this thing. You know, given that resources are going to be so critical to our continued, you know, health and functioning as a group. You know, I'll admit that we, we tend to put more time on the ground as Tyler mentioned because I think that's our focus. But we would love it if people who have an interest in marketing and outreach people in publication though. Absolutely. We would welcome any skillset. I'm sure we can apply it to um, [00:18:30] the restoration program and were born very inserted in hearing any ideas that people have. Is there any point that you guys wanted to make? Speaker 4: Do either of you, one of the points I wanted to make, I'm not sure if I made it earlier, is that how important it is for us to take stewardship of our local environment. In my environmental science classes, I've actually learned a bit about how native Americans were stewards of their environments. That's really why California looks the way it does now. All these, what we call the native plants is because native Americans [00:19:00] tend to those plants and create a series of events that allowed those plants to be successful. And so when a student comes here as a freshman, I think that's just as important to learn about how to use telomeres as it is to learn about the native plants we have on campus. I know it sounds really corny, but after they work with us, they look at the creek a different way because when you work on the water, when you work in the right parents zone, something does change in you. You have a sense of ownership of the environment. That's what we need and so I think [00:19:30] as a campus we need to ensure at least after I'm gone and even while I'm here, that all students become stewards of Strawberry Creek and the local watershed. Thank you both for coming today and talking with us. Thank you very much. Speaker 3: Which was my pleasure. I could talk about the creek all day long. Speaker 1: [inaudible] [inaudible] Speaker 6: [00:20:00] to contact or volunteer for the Strawberry Creek Restoration. Visit their website, Strawberry creek.berkeley.edu as always, you can contact spectrum if you want this contact information. Speaker 1: [inaudible]Speaker 6: [00:20:30] a regular feature of spectrum is to mention a few of the science and technology events happening locally over the next few weeks. The June Science at Cau lecture will given at 11:00 AM Speaker 2: on June 18th in the genetics and plant biology building room 100 the June 18th talk will be given by Terry Johnson and is entitled synthetic biology [00:21:00] beating the cell at its own game. Bioengineering lecturer Terry Johnson received the Spring 2011 outstanding instructor award from the Bio Engineering Honor Society. He was also awarded the 2011 outstanding faculty of the Year award and named an eminent engineer by the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society. Join the center for Biological Diversity and the Ecology Center for a presentation on [00:21:30] the clean air act and how it may be our best hope against climate change. The title of the presentation is the clean air act and global warming, how it works, why we need it and what we can do to support it. This presentation is free. The presentation will be Wednesday, June 22nd 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Ecology Center, which is at 25 30 San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute [00:22:00] or Ambari is holding an open house on Saturday, June 25th this event is free. Speaker 2: The Ambari open house features science and technology exhibits deep sea videos, research presentations, robotic submarines, children's activities, ocean career information, and much more Ambari staff scientists and engineers will share their excitement about the institutes work. Visitors can view a remotely operated vehicle [00:22:30] and some of their autonomous underwater vehicles and Baris research vessels will also be on view at the dock with related displays. Visitors can also find out about the Monterey Bay aquarium's Seafood Watch program and a new marine environmental organization. The center for Ocean Solutions. The Open House is Saturday, June 25th from noon until 5:00 PM the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute is located at [00:23:00] 7,700 sand Holt road, moss landing, California. Their website is ambari.org the link to the open house is found under news briefs. Now some stories in the news. The journal Science has given its May science prize for online resources and education or spore award to the periodic table of videos. Speaker 2: Science editorial fellow Melissa McCartney says the videos are an entertaining [00:23:30] mix of experiments and anecdotes and are aimed at anyone with a curiosity for chemistry. No prior knowledge on the part of the viewer as needed. The chemistry themed videos are produced by University of Nottingham Professor Martin Poliakoff, journalist Heron Chemist Pete licence, Steve Ladelle and Debbie ks and lab technician Neil Barnes. The periodic table of videos was conceived in 2008 after heron tape Poliakoff as part of another series [00:24:00] of videos called the test tube project. They decided to collaborate on the periodic table of elements and within about five weeks the videos for all 118 elements had been uploaded to youtube. The periodic table of videos continues to grow with videos about chemistry topics beyond the elements such as segments that play off the news. The site now hosts more than 300 videos. The videos can be viewed on youtube search for periodic table of videos. Speaker 2: [00:24:30] They may also be viewed@thewebsiteperiodicvideos.com which is helpful at schools where youtube is blocked. The American Association for the Advancement of Science website reports that an American research team has succeeded in high tech grand survey of ancient Egyptian settlements, tombs and pyramids by analyzing high resolution satellite imagery covering all of Egypt. Researchers have reportedly discovered up to 17 lost pyramids, nearly 3000 ancient [00:25:00] settlements and 1000 tunes. The effort was led by archeologists, Sarah Parcak of the University of Alabama Birmingham Parcak began her study 11 years ago searching for traces of ancient village walls buried under Egypt's fields and desert sands obtaining images from both NASA and quickbird satellites. She combined an analyze data from the visible imagery as well as from the infrared and thermal parts of the light spectrum. [00:25:30] Through trial and error, she discovered that the most informative images were taken during the relatively wet weeks of late winter. During this period, buried mud brick walls absorbed more moisture than usual producing a subtle chemical signature in the overlying soil that showed up in high resolution infrared satellite images to further test. Speaker 2: Some of the most recent satellite finds. Park enlisted the help of a French archeological team already digging at the 3000 year old site [00:26:00] known as Tannis Park Act says they found an almost 100% correlation between what we see on the imagery and what we see on the ground. In the wake of the fines, the Egyptian government reached an agreement to work with Park and others, American researchers to develop a nationwide satellite imagery project to monitor archaeological sites from space and protect them from looting and illegal house construction and other encroachments park says of the agreement. We are going to be teaching [00:26:30] young Egyptians how to look at the satellite data and analyze it so they can keep an eye on the sites. She and her colleagues plan to raise funds privately to support the effort. This item from the UC Berkeley News Center website written by Robert Sanders, a new initiative for citizen scientists and the crowdsourcing of ecosystem observation has been launched named the global amphibian blitz. Speaker 2: Any adventurer, hiker or backyard naturalist where the camera can help scientists survey [00:27:00] and hopefully save the world's amphibians. Thanks to a new social networking site that links citizen scientists with researchers tracking the decline of Amphibians around the globe. The global amphibian blitz is a new partnership between the University of California Berkeley's Amphibia web and six other amphibian groups. The new website is provided by I naturalist.org a bay area social network for naturalists. The website allows amateur naturalists from [00:27:30] around the world to submit their amphibian photographs along with dates and gps locations. The project is curated by a team of scientists who will identify and filter the submissions in search of rare species or out of range occurrences of interest to scientific and conservation communities in an effort to protect the data from commercial collectors and others who would exploit the information. The exact whereabouts are rare and endangered amphibians are obscured to all but the scientific community. [00:28:00] The website can be reached by going to eye naturalist.org/projects and click on the global amphibian blitz. That's I naturalist.org there is also a youtube video explaining the project to find it. Search for a global amphibian blitz Speaker 1: [inaudible].Speaker 6: [00:28:30] The music heard during the show is spineless. Donna David from his album, folk and acoustic, made available through a creative Commons license. 3.0 attribution editing assistance was provided by Judith White, Marcel [inaudible] and Gretchen Sanderson. Speaker 1: [00:29:00] [inaudible]. 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Tim Pine of the Environment Health and Safety office at UCB and Tyler Grinberg, UCB student and creek restoration coordinator, discuss efforts to restore Strawberry Creek on the UC property. The creek restoration is a volunteer effort.TranscriptSpeaker 1: [inaudible].Speaker 2: Welcome to spectrum the science [00:00:30] and technology show on k a l x Berkeley, a biweekly 30 minute program with a local events calendar, news and interviews featuring bay area scientists and technologists. My name is Brad Swift. Today's interview is with Tim Pine and Tyler Grinberg. They join us to talk about the efforts to restore strawberry creek at UC Berkeley. Tim Pine is a staff member of the environment health [00:01:00] and safety office at UC Berkeley. Tyler Grinberg is a UC Berkeley student and creek restoration coordinator and teacher of a Strawberry Creek decal class. The creek restoration is predominantly a volunteer effort by students, community members, staff and faculty. This interview is prerecorded and edited. First of all, Speaker 3: welcome to US spectrum. Thanks for coming and go ahead, introduce yourselves. [00:01:30] Thanks for it for having me here. My name is Tim Pine. I am a, uh, officially a staff member here at cow and uh, I'm in the office of Environment, health and safety. I like to tell people that we put the e and e, h n s and that's the environmental protection group of which I am one of five for the university. And within that, that group, I'm officially the surface water quality coordinator for the campus. So simplification to be, I'm the creek guy. Speaker 4: Uh, I'm Tyler Grinberg. [00:02:00] I'm a fourth year here at Cau, although I'm not quite graduating yet to next semester I'm studying environmental education and ecology. I'm also an education minor, so I'm getting my teaching credential at the same time as my bachelor's and first Aubrey Creek. I'm a restoration coordinator and a decal coordinator. So I kind of manage our, our class on the creek and restoration efforts. Great. And Tyler, can you explain Strawberry Creek to us? So for me, strawberry creeks [00:02:30] all around us on campus, if we're on Sproul plaza, it's in some pipes that are leading to the creek. Anything we do on the campus eventually leads the Strawberry Creek. So I think the creek is all around us. But where you see the creek is up in Strawberry Canyon, uh, if you go hiking up in the fire trail, you hear it running beneath you. If you're of the botanical garden, uh, you can see it and hear it as well.Speaker 4: And then on campus specifically, we see it in several locations, you know, by the dialect scientists building in some ecological study areas on campus. And then eventually [00:03:00] if you want to go be really adventurous off campus, you can go down to university and Bonar Street and see Starboard Creek Park and there's some fun things to observe down there. And then if you really want to be adventurous, you'll go all the way down towards the bay at the end of university avenue and you see come out of a very large pipe in somewhat of an estuary. And it's a pretty big watershed too, right? That feeds it all. Not just the campus but up in the hills and exactly. I mean that's why I like to say it's all around us because anything we do [00:03:30] along campus will eventually find its way to somewhere in strawberry creek. So I only can think of it just as the water you see flowing, but also all the interactions are happening around the creek as well Speaker 3: in terms of describing strawberry creek and the campus. You know, the very reason that UC Berkeley is here is because when the founding fathers of this university were looking around for a likely spot, having a water supply was a very, very important, but maybe the most important a requirement [00:04:00] for the location by the late sixties and early seventies. Water quality. It was just a bismal. I mean there was, you know, not just, um, you know, pollution coming off streets, things like that. But there were still operational discharges, there were still these legacy sewer pipes, it, and no one really knew where they went after they left the basement, you know, of dough library that were still actually, um, coming out into the creek. And it was about that time that some very critical pieces of legislation passed federally. And [00:04:30] then we're in in turn implemented at the state level. Speaker 3: And that was the clean water act. You know, it was very, very big deal in terms of forcing, um, not just Berkeley, but all urban areas to start looking at, you know, what have we done to these watercourses? They were, um, a series of pretty dramatic discharges to the creek where it started to get the notice of local agencies, you know, the regional water quality control board, which was, you know, relatively new at that time. At the same time. [00:05:00] That was about when we had that very vibrant, you know, kind of the first modern ecology movement. And, uh, the camps community said, look, we can't let this continue. So it was a combination of regulation and also citizens desire to start doing something about this creek, you know, which definitely in need of some work. Uh, you know, I like to give a lot of credit to a fellow by the name of Bob Charbonneau, who actually still works for the UC. He works in the office of the president and he, uh, came to cau as a Grad student in the late eighties. [00:05:30] He decided to make it part of his graduate studies to put together this management plan. So, uh, the Strawberry Creek Management Plan new, which was officially adopted in 1987 is still our guiding document for my department's management and restoration of the creek. And it's really a wonderful document. It's actually been, um, copied or used as a template for other watersheds across the United States and I suspect in other countries. That's been Speaker 4: a really fabulous document to keep looking [00:06:00] back at Speaker 5: [inaudible]. You're listening to spectrum on KALX Berkeley. We're talking with Tim pine and Tyler Greenberg, but the strawberry creek restoration. Speaker 4: What's entailed with your restoration plan, so to speak? Well, what I really do is focus on the area around the creek [00:06:30] or their parents zone and look to restore a natural biodiversity to the area that's been lost through urbanization and invasive plant introduction. And really my, my mission, my plan is education. And I know Tim hears this a lot, but I, I feel that we can do all we want with limited resources. We have to make alterations, but unless we inform future generations of how important the creek is and how we can manage it, it's just good to go back in Arizona. Revert to this, [00:07:00] uh, never the terrible state that it has been in for the past 50, 60, a hundred years. And so unless you really take this current students, make them interested in the creek, take faculty a different colleges and make them invested in the creek or not really gonna see any major differences. Speaker 4: Um, but what I'm doing actually hands on right now is taking students out, uh, to be creaking community members as well and physically removing invasive plants and introducing native ones to the nursery program we have on campus serious story about diversity [00:07:30] of plants, which will then introduce more wildlife to the area. And how do you characterize or measure where you are in that process? The goal is what and where do you think you are in that process? Uh, as far as water quality is concerned, I think that we're getting towards the end of where we want to be. From my point of view, there's still a few things I'm concerned about and that's a lot of discharges to the creek. Um, especially of political water [00:08:00] that has chlorine in it, which can imagine from an ecological standpoint kind of kills a lower trophic level of organisms that we're actually trying to preserve in the water. Speaker 4: So funny thing, clean water going into the creek is actually detrimental to the entire system. So even this morning working on the creek, I saw a lot of discharges heading into the water. And then as far as invasive plants is concerned, I feel like we're really making headway. But I'd really like to get a lot of different people on campus, on board with what we're doing. And I feel like we only [00:08:30] tapping to a very small segment of the campus community. And so if I had to put a percent on it, I'd say we're at 50, 60% of where I want to be. Um, I really want to take on a lot of the campus. And right now we're confined to three ecological study areas on the campus to do our work and the immense invasive plants are moving or you know, very small ground cover species as opposed to revamping the entire system. Speaker 4: And I know it's not really possible right now, but I feel if we get a lot of people on board we can really do more work than [00:09:00] simply remove ivy. And do you have a, an ongoing relationship with the landscaping group that tries to keep the campus tidy in a sense? You know, and and is responsible for a lot of the flora that's around it? Most definitely. Um, Jim Warner is the head landscape architect for that campus and we're constantly in meetings with him and talking to him about what we're doing, what he um, I mean sometimes we just agree on things but it's definitely an active communication going on between us and we've had very good feedback on what [00:09:30] we've been doing from him and he's been very helpful in our restoration efforts. Of course, there are some areas on campus that we aren't doing our work because they are landscaped. Speaker 4: We are on a UC campus, but we understand that. And so we're just working wherever he can. And he's been very helpful. And I would add that the a campus grounds maintenance group, um, which is part of, of our physical planet campus services there have been really essential and it just a fabulous partner for what we've been doing. You know, they manage the grounds manager, they're in close, who's [00:10:00] very active in the sustainability community here on campus. He, uh, managed to scrounge up our very first lot of tools way back 10 years ago to kind of get us started, provided us with a gloves hand of his own stock to give to the volunteers. They coordinated with us just about every single uh, event we have. They bring us on green waste bin so that all of the vegetation that we remove goes into a composting system. Speaker 4: So I, I would consider the grounds group here to be a very essential partner of ours. And [00:10:30] it's really been exciting to, and I think for them to, they've told me that they've been very excited to see the kind of the transformation that's occurred in some of these areas. What sort of data are you trying to gather, uh, from the creek and analyze this? That's a great question. Um, you know, I think as we're starting to do restoration, we're starting to go more into actually applying a science to these areas and really doing some research. Um, and before a restoration began, there wasn't that [00:11:00] much we can do in these areas. I mean, they're called ecological study areas for a reason and I think more and more people are using them now. So Stephanie Carlson, who's a fish biologist and he called us on campus, is now doing electro fishing in the creek itself to see what types of fish are out there. Speaker 4: And she's found, uh, at least three variety of fish and some crawdads. Um, she studying flows as well, the seasonal fluxes and extreme velocity and habitat complexity. So she's doing some work there. I'm doing more work on [00:11:30] the flora around the creek for a current project to see, uh, which varieties of trees are growing next to the water. That's just a, you know, in addition to kind of the normal metrics we take, we do take regular water quality samples for things like coliform bacteria. We actually have three web enabled hydro stations on the campus, on the creeks, the south, the north fork and the Speaker 3: main stem down there by Oxford. That measure consists, you know, constantly things like temperature, [00:12:00] um, flow turbidity and conductivity. That's been incredibly helpful in seeing when there's been, um, you know, illegal discharges to the creek as well as, uh, a valuable engineering tool to see how the creek behaves during storms. So yeah, there's actually a lot of data that's coming out now and I know as Tyler mentioned, that as we kind of improve access and safety in these areas where you need a lot more data coming back. A lot of students do their senior projects from the college of natural [00:12:30] resources and even integrated biology, um, using the creek as kind of the basis for their, their, their research project. It's been fabulous to see the data coming out of these. Quite a compendium where we're developing now. Speaker 5: [inaudible] you're listening to spectrum on KALX Berkeley [00:13:00] talking with Tim Klein and Tyler Greenberg, but the strawberry creek restoration [inaudible]. Speaker 4: So of the invasive species that you're dealing with, is there a broad [00:13:30] spectrum of plants and bugs and things? What would they be? Invasive plants usually don't find a broad spectrum, which is the problem. You have a monoculture, generally one species of plant, which doesn't function well in a natural ecosystem where you want a wide diversity and species written it richness of plants and so on campus. I feel our two biggest problems for groundcover species are Ivey of both English and Algerian of varieties as well as Vinca, which is Perry Winkle. [00:14:00] Um, but I feel like those are two main ground cover plants. And then up in the canyon there's a lot of blackberry, but those are the plants who are primarily concerned with. They're moving on campus and they're actually fairly easy to remove. And once we explained to our students why we want to move these plants in, we really give them the reasons behind why we do it. They're actually very, um, encouraged to get out of be with the plants. I've seen my students not during class actually out there with their friends. We're moving plants on their own. Do you get to have any input [00:14:30] at all into the planning of the campus related to creek side changes or you know, building that might be happening are pending? Yeah, they do. They consult. That's a, a very, a fairly recent thing where Speaker 3: my group does see a proposed projects at the early stages. If we do comment on the, not the, um, the conceptual plan, but also we get copies of the design plans as they're going through their stage to final design. And [00:15:00] those plans are reviewed by each member of my team for various impacts to water quality. A very good case in point, we'd be say a building, well there's a proposed replacement for Eshelman coming up and we've been in very, very early abroad in on the design part to deal with any runoff from the rooftop, from the landscaped area and this is going to be a project and when it finally is done, that's going to [00:15:30] capture an infiltrate as much storm water run off as possible. And depending on what time of year it could be as high as a hundred percent capture and re infiltration and groundwater. Speaker 3: Those considerations were never even anywhere on the radar as as little as 10 years ago. So that's just a perfect example of, you know how having the ability to comment on these days. Seeing projects early on has really helped out Morgan stadium to Morgan stadiums that really another really great example is [00:16:00] now I'm that water collecting in the stadium is going to go through a pretreatment system and an infiltration system to both trap pollutants and to try to put as much of that water back down on the groundwater table as possible. So it's been a really a neat thing to see. Those kinds of, some of those kinds of comments be incorporated into the design. Speaker 4: And you mentioned a nursery as well. It's part of the, the whole process. Describe the nursery activity that you're doing. Yeah, and I really feel it's our third partner restoration [00:16:30] after um, assessing water quality, removing invasive plants, we finally have to reintroduce native plants. We can't just leave these areas bear. And so through a grant with the Green Initiative Fund TJF where students get a few dollars every semester voluntarily into this pool. We got a grant to build a native play nursery on campus and took about a year to build. It was finally done. We had our grand opening last Wednesday, so we had a good ceremony there. But we have one of our nursery coordinators or a restoration coordinator who also does nursery your work. David Pawn, [00:17:00] he's a third year here at cal studying environmental science and he propagates native plants right in the nursery on campus. And then once we grow this plant, students can then do the final step of restoration where they put these plants into the ground and monitor the area. Speaker 4: Where is the nursery, the nurseries in the welding courtyards. So by Jean Nini and Wellman Hall and the college onto our resources. In terms of what volunteers can do, are there things, you know, if somebody wants to be involved [00:17:30] but doesn't want to go dig up Ivy, can they help? Uh, definitely. And we, we understand students have different levels of involvement, you know, of what they actually want to actually want to do. And I think everyone should be getting their hands dirty. That's just my opinion. But we have people work in our nursery. We don't really have our volunteers do other outreach work, although I guess it's something we can think about starting to do. Speaker 3: I, you know, that's a great question because, um, you know, one of the criticisms [00:18:00] that I've been very kind of cognizant of is that we could do more in terms of the outreach part of this thing. You know, given that resources are going to be so critical to our continued, you know, health and functioning as a group. You know, I'll admit that we, we tend to put more time on the ground as Tyler mentioned because I think that's our focus. But we would love it if people who have an interest in marketing and outreach people in publication though. Absolutely. We would welcome any skillset. I'm sure we can apply it to um, [00:18:30] the restoration program and were born very inserted in hearing any ideas that people have. Is there any point that you guys wanted to make? Speaker 4: Do either of you, one of the points I wanted to make, I'm not sure if I made it earlier, is that how important it is for us to take stewardship of our local environment. In my environmental science classes, I've actually learned a bit about how native Americans were stewards of their environments. That's really why California looks the way it does now. All these, what we call the native plants is because native Americans [00:19:00] tend to those plants and create a series of events that allowed those plants to be successful. And so when a student comes here as a freshman, I think that's just as important to learn about how to use telomeres as it is to learn about the native plants we have on campus. I know it sounds really corny, but after they work with us, they look at the creek a different way because when you work on the water, when you work in the right parents zone, something does change in you. You have a sense of ownership of the environment. That's what we need and so I think [00:19:30] as a campus we need to ensure at least after I'm gone and even while I'm here, that all students become stewards of Strawberry Creek and the local watershed. Thank you both for coming today and talking with us. Thank you very much. Speaker 3: Which was my pleasure. I could talk about the creek all day long. Speaker 1: [inaudible] [inaudible] Speaker 6: [00:20:00] to contact or volunteer for the Strawberry Creek Restoration. Visit their website, Strawberry creek.berkeley.edu as always, you can contact spectrum if you want this contact information. Speaker 1: [inaudible]Speaker 6: [00:20:30] a regular feature of spectrum is to mention a few of the science and technology events happening locally over the next few weeks. The June Science at Cau lecture will given at 11:00 AM Speaker 2: on June 18th in the genetics and plant biology building room 100 the June 18th talk will be given by Terry Johnson and is entitled synthetic biology [00:21:00] beating the cell at its own game. Bioengineering lecturer Terry Johnson received the Spring 2011 outstanding instructor award from the Bio Engineering Honor Society. He was also awarded the 2011 outstanding faculty of the Year award and named an eminent engineer by the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society. Join the center for Biological Diversity and the Ecology Center for a presentation on [00:21:30] the clean air act and how it may be our best hope against climate change. The title of the presentation is the clean air act and global warming, how it works, why we need it and what we can do to support it. This presentation is free. The presentation will be Wednesday, June 22nd 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Ecology Center, which is at 25 30 San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute [00:22:00] or Ambari is holding an open house on Saturday, June 25th this event is free. Speaker 2: The Ambari open house features science and technology exhibits deep sea videos, research presentations, robotic submarines, children's activities, ocean career information, and much more Ambari staff scientists and engineers will share their excitement about the institutes work. Visitors can view a remotely operated vehicle [00:22:30] and some of their autonomous underwater vehicles and Baris research vessels will also be on view at the dock with related displays. Visitors can also find out about the Monterey Bay aquarium's Seafood Watch program and a new marine environmental organization. The center for Ocean Solutions. The Open House is Saturday, June 25th from noon until 5:00 PM the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute is located at [00:23:00] 7,700 sand Holt road, moss landing, California. Their website is ambari.org the link to the open house is found under news briefs. Now some stories in the news. The journal Science has given its May science prize for online resources and education or spore award to the periodic table of videos. Speaker 2: Science editorial fellow Melissa McCartney says the videos are an entertaining [00:23:30] mix of experiments and anecdotes and are aimed at anyone with a curiosity for chemistry. No prior knowledge on the part of the viewer as needed. The chemistry themed videos are produced by University of Nottingham Professor Martin Poliakoff, journalist Heron Chemist Pete licence, Steve Ladelle and Debbie ks and lab technician Neil Barnes. The periodic table of videos was conceived in 2008 after heron tape Poliakoff as part of another series [00:24:00] of videos called the test tube project. They decided to collaborate on the periodic table of elements and within about five weeks the videos for all 118 elements had been uploaded to youtube. The periodic table of videos continues to grow with videos about chemistry topics beyond the elements such as segments that play off the news. The site now hosts more than 300 videos. The videos can be viewed on youtube search for periodic table of videos. Speaker 2: [00:24:30] They may also be viewed@thewebsiteperiodicvideos.com which is helpful at schools where youtube is blocked. The American Association for the Advancement of Science website reports that an American research team has succeeded in high tech grand survey of ancient Egyptian settlements, tombs and pyramids by analyzing high resolution satellite imagery covering all of Egypt. Researchers have reportedly discovered up to 17 lost pyramids, nearly 3000 ancient [00:25:00] settlements and 1000 tunes. The effort was led by archeologists, Sarah Parcak of the University of Alabama Birmingham Parcak began her study 11 years ago searching for traces of ancient village walls buried under Egypt's fields and desert sands obtaining images from both NASA and quickbird satellites. She combined an analyze data from the visible imagery as well as from the infrared and thermal parts of the light spectrum. [00:25:30] Through trial and error, she discovered that the most informative images were taken during the relatively wet weeks of late winter. During this period, buried mud brick walls absorbed more moisture than usual producing a subtle chemical signature in the overlying soil that showed up in high resolution infrared satellite images to further test. Speaker 2: Some of the most recent satellite finds. Park enlisted the help of a French archeological team already digging at the 3000 year old site [00:26:00] known as Tannis Park Act says they found an almost 100% correlation between what we see on the imagery and what we see on the ground. In the wake of the fines, the Egyptian government reached an agreement to work with Park and others, American researchers to develop a nationwide satellite imagery project to monitor archaeological sites from space and protect them from looting and illegal house construction and other encroachments park says of the agreement. We are going to be teaching [00:26:30] young Egyptians how to look at the satellite data and analyze it so they can keep an eye on the sites. She and her colleagues plan to raise funds privately to support the effort. This item from the UC Berkeley News Center website written by Robert Sanders, a new initiative for citizen scientists and the crowdsourcing of ecosystem observation has been launched named the global amphibian blitz. Speaker 2: Any adventurer, hiker or backyard naturalist where the camera can help scientists survey [00:27:00] and hopefully save the world's amphibians. Thanks to a new social networking site that links citizen scientists with researchers tracking the decline of Amphibians around the globe. The global amphibian blitz is a new partnership between the University of California Berkeley's Amphibia web and six other amphibian groups. The new website is provided by I naturalist.org a bay area social network for naturalists. The website allows amateur naturalists from [00:27:30] around the world to submit their amphibian photographs along with dates and gps locations. The project is curated by a team of scientists who will identify and filter the submissions in search of rare species or out of range occurrences of interest to scientific and conservation communities in an effort to protect the data from commercial collectors and others who would exploit the information. The exact whereabouts are rare and endangered amphibians are obscured to all but the scientific community. [00:28:00] The website can be reached by going to eye naturalist.org/projects and click on the global amphibian blitz. That's I naturalist.org there is also a youtube video explaining the project to find it. Search for a global amphibian blitz Speaker 1: [inaudible].Speaker 6: [00:28:30] The music heard during the show is spineless. Donna David from his album, folk and acoustic, made available through a creative Commons license. 3.0 attribution editing assistance was provided by Judith White, Marcel [inaudible] and Gretchen Sanderson. Speaker 1: [00:29:00] [inaudible]. 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Seafood Watch: When you buy seafood, do you know where or how it's been caught? How can you make responsible seafood purchases that support sustainable fisheries. Hear from Sheila Bowman, Outreach Manager for the Seafood Watch program run out of the Monterey Bay Aquarium about find out how consumers have a role in being advocates for environmentally friendly seafood.