Podcasts about species at risk

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - A Federal Court ruled that Canada's Environment Minister, Steven Guilbeault, failed to protect habitats of at-risk migratory birds in old growth logging areas. Chief Justice Paul Crampton stated the Minister's decision to limit protection to areas where nests were found ‘was neither reasonable or tenable.' “This is specifically about the Minister's duty under the Species At-risk Act to take action to protect areas of critical habitat for at-risk migratory birds. Despite the Species At-Risk act being about 20 years old, we had never seen the Minister actually take any action under this section of the act to protect critical habitat of at-risk migratory birds. At least about 25 species of birds are affected by this section,” explained Andhra Azevedo of Ecojustice, the lead counsel representing Sierra Club BC and the Wilderness Committee. “The federal government had taken the view, through a document called the {, that the duty of the Minister to take action to protect critical habitat only applied to protecting the nests of these birds and not the rest of the habitat that these birds needed to survive and recover. That was what we challenged.” Lawyers for the Canadian government also argued that federal jurisdiction was limited by the division of powers with the provinces, but Justice Crampton found the federal government's actions ‘inconsistent' with the Species At-Risk Act. “This is particularly so where the relevant province has failed to avail itself of opportunities to take protective action in an area of joint responsibility.” Andhra Azevedo: “On February 1st we received the decision of Chief Justice Crampton, of the Federal Court, agreeing with our clients Sierra Club BC and Wilderness Committee, that the Minister's interpretation was not justified. The Species At-Risk Act and the Migratory Birds Protection Laws require the Minister to take action to protect something more than this.” In his Judgement and Reasons, Justice Crampton wrote, “The Applicants state that the Minister did not consider evidence indicating that habitat loss and degradation is a key threat to the survival and recovery of most at-risk migratory birds affected by the Protection Statement. I agree.” Judge Crampton pointed out that in September 2021, the Sierra Club and WIlderness Committee informed the Minister that ‘Marbeled Murrelet populations have continued to decline, despite being listed under the Species At-Risk Act for many years.' The two conservation groups pointed out that, “The majority of the Marbled Murrelet's critical habitat is on provincial lands and that the province of British Columbia had failed to adequately protect that habitat from industrial logging and other activities.”

Life in oceans has evolved for three times as long as life on land, and it holds clues to four billion years of our evolutionary heritage. But although an estimated 2 million species inhabit our oceans, up to 90% remain undescribed. This longstanding void in the knowledge and observation of marine biodiversity is a growing worry, with potential unrecorded extinctions and declines aggravating the prevailing biodiversity crisis.  On this episode of Climate Connections, Oliver Steeds, Chief Executive of Nekton Foundation and Director of Ocean Census shares more about Ocean Census' initiative by scientists who have set themselves an ambitious goal of discovering 100,000 new species in a decade, before overfishing and global warming drive entire populations to extinction. Take an exclusive look at some of these new species & the expedition on Instagram page @climateconnectionsbykt (Video courtesy of Ocean Census) Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Audrey Siek Photo credits: Ocean Census Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember the ArriveCan app? Well, the Auditor General certainly does. She says the government bungled the file so badly that it's impossible to determine how much it cost. Also: Israel rescues two hostages from Rafah, while international pressure mounts against Israel's possible invasion of a city where over a million Palestinians are sheltering. Plus: Migratory species around the world are facing increasing threats.

Oceana's Kim Elmslie says there's some positive news for critically endangered right whales, but a lot more needs to be done to save them + Shawna Powell says DFO is considering listing lumpfish under the Species at Risk Act.

A major new report reveals a sharp decline in Britain's wildlife - with almost one in six species at risk of extinction. We speak to the naturalist and campaigner Chris Packham, and ask the government's top nature adviser Tony Juniper what can be done to halt the decline. Also on the programme: Meta's Sir Nick Clegg on whether we should be worried about Artificial Intelligence. And - top director Carlos Acosta on creating Black Sabbath - the Ballet.

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New research has revealed over 300 species of Australian marine species are declining at a rate that threatens them with extinction - including the Weedy Seadragon. The research, which draws on Australia-wide data collected by the Reef Life Survey over the past two decades, looked at populations of over 1,000 species of seaweeds, fish, corals and other invertebrates. We speak to Dr John Turnbull from the University of Sydney. Image: John Turnbull, Flickr.

David Fisher reports from the art exhibition launch at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.

David Fisher reports from the art exhibition launch at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.

On The Edge – Species At Risk highlights nature in peril.

On The Edge – Species At Risk highlights nature in peril.

The trade in frogs legs is thriving. Every year, millions of tons of the delicacy are exported from Asia to the European Union, the world's biggest customer by far. But scientists warn the trade is unsustainable, and that Europe's insatiable taste for the amphibian's limbs could cause some species to die out altogether.

A historic agreement was reached Monday at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Canada that aims to increase protections for the world's lands and oceans. It comes as the planet continues to experience a staggering decline in biodiversity driven in large part by human behavior. Collin O'Mara of the National Wildlife Federation joined William Brangham to discuss the agreement. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A historic agreement was reached Monday at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Canada that aims to increase protections for the world's lands and oceans. It comes as the planet continues to experience a staggering decline in biodiversity driven in large part by human behavior. Collin O'Mara of the National Wildlife Federation joined William Brangham to discuss the agreement. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A historic agreement was reached Monday at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Canada that aims to increase protections for the world's lands and oceans. It comes as the planet continues to experience a staggering decline in biodiversity driven in large part by human behavior. Collin O'Mara of the National Wildlife Federation joined William Brangham to discuss the agreement. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In a conversation from October, we discussed research into the steep decline in global bird populations with Lucy Haskell, a science officer with BirdLife International.

​The federal government has announced 8.7 million in funding over three years to help species at risk. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Paula Noel with the Nature Conservancy about how this funding will be used in New Brunswick.

The UN Biodiversity Conference in Montreal – COP 15 – starts in December. Countries from around the world are expected to agree on a biodiversity framework. The federal government has called on the provinces and territories to help meet the key goal of the biodiversity conference: to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 and achieve its full recovery by 2050. However, a new independent audit by biologist Jared Hobbs highlights huge legal gaps driving species extinction in B.C. We speak with Jens Wieting of Sierra Club BC.

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents -A new report comissioned by the Wilderness Committee and Sierra Club BC found that Federal and Provincial government policy gaps have rendered their protection of species at risk ineffective. “Our study looked at terrestrial and freshwater vertebrate species in BC We needed to refine the scope a little bit just because there are so many species at risk in BC In order to do this analysis, we had to sort of narrow in on a few species to be representative. In total, we had 64 species. Of the 64 species, only two of them have had their critical habitat mapped by the deadlines. The remaining 97% have experienced critical habitat mapping delays anywhere from two to 18 years. And then there's 16 of the 64 species that still don't even have their critical habitat mapped,” explained Charlotte Dawe of the Wilderness Committee. “For example, the spotted owl: despite them requiring critical habitat maps over 18 years ago, they still don't have those maps and, because of this delay, logging has continued in their habitat unabated. There's now only one known spotted owl left in the wild. This is a very sad but obvious example of how delays in critical habitat mapping can drive extinction of a species.” Dawe said that after the recovery strategy for an endangered species comes out, the government has one year to produce the critical habitat map. In the case of ‘threatened species,' they have two years. A spokesperson from BC's new Ministry of Land, Water and Resource Stewardship emailed Cortes Currents that they have not had time to study the report and it would be premature to respond to specific questions. He reaffirmed the government's intention to implement the 'Together for Wildlife Strategy' as well as all 14 recommendations of the independent panel's old growth strategic review report, including Recommendation #2 to “declare the conservation and management of ecosystem health and biodiversity of British Columbia's forests as an overarching priority and enact legislation that legally establishes this priority for all sectors.” “We were hoping to do a deep dive into basically all of the laws in BC that can help protect species at risk. So this also included the Federal Species at Risk Act and how it is working to protect or not protect species at risk in BC, but then also, we know that the provincial government relies on saying that we have a number of different laws that add up to offer protection to species at risk under their jurisdiction of what they manage. What we found is that these laws leave huge gaps that allow species at risk to continue to plummet to extinction,” said Dawe. “For example, the Forest & Range Practices Act is something that BC commonly says helps protect species at risk, but Companies aren't even required to survey for species at risk before they lay out a cut block boundary.”

Megan Jones is the Atlantic regional director for Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative

We're back with more critical information about pesticides in the ornamental industry, this time with the amazing Dr. Christine Bishop.  Dr. Bishop is a research scientist at Environment Canada in the area of Conservation and Protection of Species At Risk, her current research focuses on cumulative stressors on Species at Risk and bird, reptiles and amphibian indicator species in riparian, wetland, and grassland ecosystems.  She has published over 100 peer reviewed journal papers, and several books on wildlife toxicology, but today we will be focusing on her work on pesticide effects on hummingbirds and other songbirds. The papers we discuss can be found below: Temporal and spatial patterns of systemic insecticides in avian and insect pollinators and flowers in western Canada (2018, 2019) Imidacloprid and chlorpyrifos insecticides impair migratory ability in a seed-eating songbird Bluebirds Experience Impaired Hatching Success in Conventionally Sprayed Apple Orchard Habitats: A 31-Year Study   Our theme music was composed and performed by Heather's son Callum, and the challenging job of audio editing done by the uber-talented Laura Eccleston.

Brought to you by Community-minded Alpine Toyota In this episode, Curtis and Mark are joined by Hayley Gavin. Hayley lives in Alberta and she was the Lead Administrator for the Alberta Northwest Species at Risk Committee. Hayley describes how and why the NWSAR committee was formed and how the communities that were involved stepped up to help with scientific studies on endangered species. She describes the disconnect between government, science, industry, and the public when it comes to environmental and wildlife management. Hayley talks about the value of boots-on-the-ground community-based science, the challenges, and successes in bringing people together as well as working with the Alberta Trappers Association, Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute, and forest companies. Other topics covered include hunting grouse in the Rocky Mountains and the mystery of the High Level Handy Tree.   Show Notes: Public access to project data on Wildtrax: https://www.wildtrax.ca/home  Alberta NWSAR website: https://albertanwsar.ca/ ABMI's Human Footprint Inventory: https://abmi.ca/home/data-analytics/da-top/da-product-overview/Human-Footprint-Products/HF-inventory. Landscape Monitoring Results: https://albertanwsar.ca/landscape-monitoring-results/ Mammal Monitoring Year 1 Results: https://albertanwsar.ca/caribou-ranges-research-year-1-results/ State of the Region Report: https://albertanwsar.ca/state-of-the-region-report-release/

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - A recent report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency states “the total number of marine species at risk in the Salish Sea has doubled from 2002 to 2015.” The accompanying map shows they are referring to an area that stretches from the Puget Sound to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and north beyond Cortes and Quadra Islands. “As of December 2015, nearly 20% of all fish species in the Salish Sea ecosystem are designated as either threatened, endangered or have new data that suggest they may be at-risk. As well, approximately 34% of all birds and 43% of all mammals that use this ecosystem are threatened, endangered or are candidates for status assessments,” the report says. “It's really sad news, that came out this year,” explained Christian Wilhelmsen executive director of the Georgia Strait Alliance. She claims we are seeing these numbers because Canada and the United States have failed to address urbanization and loss of habitat issues that were identified 30 years ago. “Pollution remains a problem, even though we're tackling some issues like wastewater. That's getting better in our region, but we have other sources of pollution runoff from cities, stormwater, agricultural runoff. These are continuing as our population grows and of course, the lens, which is exacerbating the problem, is climate change,” said Wilhelmson. “Animals are under stress because of pollution, habitat loss, then you add the stress of climate change with water temperatures rising, and you have species that are struggling because of it. It's affecting their food sources; It's affecting their ability to reproduce.” She pointed to salmon as a specific example. For thousands of years their eggs have hatched when food sources become higher in concentration. The rising river temperatures have thrown this alignment out, and brought about a decline in the salmon population. That is because of climate change. Add acidification, which is literally changing the chemistry of our oceans, and shellfish are affected. So the birds, marine and terrestrial animals that feed on fish and shellfish are impacted. Southern resident killer whales have so many toxins in their system that their ability to fight off disease is reduced. Wilhelmson compared the situation to a big ball of yarn that is unravelling and making things worse.

Chef Philippe Parola has a solution to help the United States federal government stop wasting your tax dollars fighting dangerous Asian carp. Our government has spent hundreds of millions unsuccessfully fighting this invasive species that puts all indigenous species of seafood at risk from the bayous in Louisiana to the Great Lakes in Illinois.  If the Asian Carp crisis is not strategically addressed, it will continue to escalate and devastate more commercial fisheries across the U.S. Chef Philippe Parola is on a mission rooted in educating the public to solve this crisis.Bottom line, if this nuisance species is not aggressively addressed using better tactics, Asian Carp can wipe out the seafood we grew up on and love.3 quick questions for you: 1.     Do you have a problem you see that you want to solve to help others?2.     Have you experienced mentorship or been the mentor?3.     Are you concerned about invasive species in your region?  (other invasive species - not just Asian Carp)Protect what you love!If you love the wildlife and want to keep the natural environment  in balance, this show is for you. If you want to keep enjoying the seafood you grew up on, this show is for you. If you're an entrepreneur, you'll appreciate the tenacity of Chef Parola running food operations and tackling this issue. ##Hi there! I'm your host Ewell Smith. On the ABSOLUTELY INDSET Podcast,  we're talking with entrepreneurs and business leaders who share their journeys from start to success to guide you.  EwellSmith.com  My new book IT'S BLOGGABLE!  is on sale.  Click here.

Four years after pointing out deficiencies, Nova Scotia's Auditor General finds the province is still failing to meet its obligations to protect species at risk. That's no surprise to a team that successfully took the province to court last year.

Host Darren Sheppard discusses the IBEC Cape Freels Species at Risk Shorebird Project that the organization is currently working on. He sits down with Project Coordinator Kaylene Stagg, a resident of Cape Freels, who is the main spearhead for the Project. Darren and Kaylene discuss what the Project involves, how the public can assist, the social media impact, and other related topics. One of the easiest shows we've done, since it is about us! Lots of information about shorebirds, species at risk, and about Cape Freels. Enjoy!This Community-Nominated Priority Place for Species at Risk project, based in Cape Freels, is undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada through the federal Department of Environment and Climate Change Canada.Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8sO7-kbRcMusic by Ricky Valadezhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9Ov1XLAg1c

Russ and guest Jonathan Choquette, Lead Biologist on the Ojibway Prairie Reptile Recovery Team discuss the plight of the eastern massasauga in extreme southwestern Ontario and Jonathans efforts to recover them. There's also  something in there for anyone who likes moths, woodpeckers, snapping turtles, mink, red-tailed hawks and butler's gartersnakes!

Several environmental groups in the province say the minister of natural resources has been neglecting the Species At Risk Act and are threatening legal action. We speak to Lois Corbett with the Conservation Council of New Brunswick.

In this podcast Dorine reads the blog story "Protecting Vulnerable Species" published in the blog section.How you can benefit from this episode:Learn about the conservation five years plan of British Columbia from 2013 to 2017Discover how this template can help environmental workers to manage species at riskSee how the Chilcotin Ark Institute uses BC recommendations in their conservation practicesAt Trails to Empowerment, we strive to empower you on your transformational journey of personal growth by sharing our own experiences with you. We use our Three Pillars of Nature Connection, Nature Conservation and Self-Development to inspire you to grow and evolve to become your best self. We encourage you to face challenges and push yourself out of your comfort zone, to take responsibility for your self and your environment, to take initiative to make a change, to be independent, yet interdependent in a team. Our community partners are committed to producing high quality content to motivate you on your journey. We also create blogs and videos about our experiences and recommend the books which are central to our philosophy through book reviews on our website. Learn more at https://www.trails-to-empowerment.org/Have you visited our socials yet? Make sure you follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter Trails to Empowerment to not miss out on any new episodes!

May 21 is Endangered Species Day and May 22 is International Day for Biodiversity. Both of these give people a day to focus communications and actions on these subjects. And that's something we discuss with Karen McKendry, Wilderness Outreach Coordinator with the Ecology Action Centre.

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - The Friends of Cortes Island (FOCI) is asking Cortes residents to report any sightings of two species at risk on the Island. There has not been any record of the Western Toad on Cortes since 2015. “They were on the island but we haven't had any recent records and we don't know if they are still here,” said Helen Hall,  Executive Director of FOCI. “Western toads are really distinctive, they have a bumpy skin and a cream stripe down their backs. You can't really mistake them.  Toads crawl, while frogs leap, and they also lay their eggs in strings. Right now both toads and frogs are coming out of winter hibernation, over the winter and they are moving into wetlands to breed. So it is a good time  of year to look out for them and we would be absolutely delighted is someone found a Western toad on Cortes.” “They could be here quite easily, but we haven't had any records for five or six years. “Another species we'd love to hear about is the Great Blue Heron, particlulary whether they are nesting at the moment. There used to be quite a number of different rookeries on the island. One at smelt Bay, another in Mansons Lagoon. Quite big rookeries with lots of nests. They've mostly disappeared. That's happened in lots of places, largely due to eagle predation. So what the herons have done now is, instead of being in colonies where they are really obvious to eagles, they tend to be more isolated,”     “So over the last few years, we've been trying to find out if there are any nests on the island. Last year, we had one nest reported. The year before, we didn't have any and the year before that I think we had one in a different location.” “They are pretty obvious when you see them. They can make a lot of noise and there is a lot of guano at the base of the tree.” “We are really to keen to find out of there are Herons nesting, and this is the time of year they would be nesting at the moment, so it would be great if people can keep their eyes open and tell us if they spot a nest.” “Those two species are ones we are really interested in and it is a good time of year to be looking out for them.” Photo credit: Napoleon the Western Toad by Vicki Watkins via Flickr (CC BY SA, 2.0 License)

My wild and wonderful guest on this episode of Rewild My Bio is James Alofs. James is a Mandarin Chinese and English bilingual actor that has recently relocated back from China to Ontario. He has over 300 thousand followers on Chinese social media, acted in 6 feature films and 11 television series in China, and […]

What’s up you wild and wonderful people! Today’s episode is fully inspired by listener Q&A and feedback that I have received as of late. I enjoyed putting this one together and it is my hope that by doing more solo casts I can share what is exciting in my world of nature connection and rewilding. […]

Guest: Norm Allard, Community Planner with Lower Kootenay Band Host: Kayla Tillapaugh Keywords: Wetlands, Restoration, Yaqan Nukiy, Lower Kootenay Band, Wildlife, Conservation, Invasive Species, Ecology, Species-At-Risk, Dams, Dikes, Machinery, Fish, First Nations, Floodplain, Floodwaters, Erosion, Wildlife Habitat, Aquatic Systems, Nutrient Exchange, Freshet, Natural Resources, Indigenous Knowledge, Hunting, Gathering, Capacity Building  Topics: History of the Yaqan Nukiy Wetlands; the importance of this ecosystem to the Yaqan Nukiy community/people and the cultural history of its significance; the work being done to restore the wetlands; concerns, impacts; species at risk; restoration plans and priorities; details on the complex process of restoring ecosystems. Music: "Sliver of Sunshine" by Born on a Wednesday https://bornonawednesday.com/

In this episode we talk about the top 5 species at risk in Canada. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - Helen Hall has been the Friends of Cortes Island's (FOCI) Executive Director for close to five years. Autumn Barret Morgan came to FOCI as a summer student and continues on as the volunteer Conservation Assistant. In this morning's program they talk about species at risk on Cortes Island.

Manda Aufochs Gillespie/Folk U Fridays - Interviewed Autumn Willow a citizen scientist with Friends of Cortes Island (Foci), about how we can support species at risk on Cortes Island.

Former chair of utilities board and former leader of NL NDP respond to scathing inquiry report on Muskrat Falls hydro project, reps of Marine Atlantic and Hospitality NL discuss impact of Coronavirus, and new project aims to help protect aquatic species at risk.

A US government that is hellbent on developing Natural Resources on land and in water will stop at nothing to ensure mining and oil/gas companies have very little obstacles in their way. One of the obstacles is the US Endangered Species Act that is responsible for protecting the Polar Bear, Manatee, and Bald Eagle.  The Trump Administration recently proposed changes to the Act that would put some of the species and any future species at risk of extinction due to human disturbance.  I talk about the details of the changes proposed during this episode.  Article Link:  https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/12/climate/endangered-species-act-changes.html Do you think the changes will be approved by Congress? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. Speak Up For Blue Instagram Speak Up For Blue Twitter

On episode three, Mike heads east to Revelstoke, British Columbia to chat with Dr. Rob Serrouya and Brian Glaicar. In this first of two episodes dedicated to caribou, we meet Rob and Brian, cover a brief history of caribou, and look at some of the issues that are putting this iconic Canadian species at further risk of decline.  To learn more about this series, please visit 1Campfire.  Music in this episode was provided by Isaac Balson and Elk the Moose.

Mule deer might not seem like a species at risk, especially if you live in a city with an urban deer problem, but their numbers are actually on the decline in some areas, and we’re trying to find out why. On this episode, Mike heads to the University of British Columbia’s Kelowna campus to talk to Dr. Adam Ford and Chloe Wright about the Southern Interior Mule Deer Project. There’s a lot more to mule deer than you might realize… To learn more about this series, please visit 1Campfire.  Music in this episode was provided by Isaac Balson and Elk the Moose.

Maria Franke, Manager of Welfare Science at the Toronto Zoo, sits down with me to discuss the conservation of the black-footed ferret and the Vancouver Island marmot, which are two species that are considered to be Species At Risk. The black-footed ferrets are Endangered and the Vancouver Island marmots are critically endangered.   During the episode, Maria tells you why the species’ population has decreased over the past number of years and what the Zoo, and its partners, are doing to not only protect the species, but also repopulate them in their respective habitat.

Canadian co-author of the new UN report on extinction, Kai Chan, on how the loss of one species can ripple out to affect an entire ecosystem in ways that we often "don't know until it's too late"

My guest today is Dr. Gabriela Mastromonaco, the Curator of Reproductive Programs and Research at the Toronto Zoo. I sit down with Gaby to find out more about the “fertility clinic” of a number of species at the Zoo to help protect the genetic diversity of each species. During our chat, Gaby tells me about the Wood Bison Program to help repopulate the Bison population in Saskatchewan. The Zoo’s artificial insemination program has created at least 10 Bison that are kept at the Zoo.   You are going to learn about how the Zoo plays an important role in protecting genetic diversity and Species At Risk in Canada and Internationally.

Two recent studies have revealed that wild coffee species are teetering on the brink of extinction. The studies found that 60% of 124 wild coffee species in the world can soon go extinct. One of the 124 species studied is wild Arabica coffee, which is used to produce different coffee blends that many consumers enjoy. According to the studies, the population of Arabica coffee may decrease by at least 50% by 2088. The studies identified two pivotal factors that threaten the wild coffee species' population. One factor is climate change. Over the last 30 years, the average temperature in Ethiopia, where Arabica coffee is grown, has increased by 1.3 degrees Celsius. Other studies pointed out that warmer temperatures can cause diseases on Arabica plants. Moreover, higher temperatures can kill insects that are key to Arabica coffee's reproduction in the wild. Deforestation is another factor that threatens wild coffee species. Because a lot of agricultural lands are affected by climate change, farmers tend to convert rainforests into farms. This move, however, causes wild coffee plants to lose their natural habitat. Scientists underscored the importance of wild coffee to ensure sustainable coffee production. To ward off the impending extinction of wild coffee species, scientists are calling for stronger efforts. Specifically, scientists suggest genetic interbreeding, the use of different species to produce a new type of coffee bean. Through this method, the new type of coffee bean will be bred to possess invaluable genetic attributes, such as resilience against pests and drought.

Marine Conservation can be a tricky business at times. This episode covers one of those tricky times and it has to do with the porbeagle shark.  The porbeagle shark is a "mini-great white" that only feeds on fish. It's population on the east coast has dwindled to 10% of its initial population. The Canadian government has put them on the Species At Risk list to help protect them; however, the shark crosses the Canadian-US border where it is not protected and it is fished and allowed to be taken.  Researchers in Canada are worried after they have seen an increased amount of social media posts with dead porbeagle sharks that were legally caught.  What would you do in this predicament?  Enjoy the Podcast!!! Source  Check out our new show were are trying out called The Deep Dive, where you get to hear more from our guests about their passions, careers and opinions on various Ocean topics.

The Canadian Wildlife Federation is concerned that nearly half of more than 900 species of plants and animals in this country are in threat of extinction.

The Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion could wipe out the Southern Resident Orcas. The orca's unofficial lawyer, Dyna Tuytel from Ecojustice (@ecojustice_ca), is challenging their plans in court. “I feel like I’m fighting on my client’s behalf, but that we are all fighting on the Orcas’ behalf."   Skaana connects you to stories about our environment, oceans, and orcas. You can use the affiliate links below to support the pod. Join the Pod…… https://www.patreon.com/mobydoll Skaana home….. https://www.skaana.org Facebook……….. https://www.facebook.com/skaanapod/ Twitter…………... @leirenyoung The Killer Whale Who Changed the World… http://amzn.to/2pRNU1q

The Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion could wipe out the Southern Resident Orcas. The orca’s unofficial lawyer, Dyna Tuytel from Ecojustice (@ecojustice_ca), is challenging their plans in court. “I feel like I’m fighting on my client’s behalf, but that we are all fighting on the Orcas’ behalf.”   Skaana connects you to stories about our environment, […] The post Dyna Tuytel talks about Ecojustice, Alexandra Morton, the Species at Risk Act and the National Energy Board appeared first on MLY.

Wow, 300 episodes! Publishing 300 episodes is something that I never thought that I would be able to do. A year and a half ago, I published my first podcast to help people understand what was happening with the Ocean and what solutions they could implement to help resolve the problem. Now, after 300 episodes and over 70K downloads, the Speak Up for Blue Community has grown into a force that is out to protect the Ocean.  Nathan Johnson, Dr. Lyne Morissette and Dr. Edd Hind-Ozan join me on this special Ocean Talk Friday to discuss the following topics: 1) Should we pay to get experience in Marine Science and Conservation to benefit our careers? 2) Is BREXIT good for managing fisheries?  3) Is the March for Science good for Science? 4) Conservation vs Animal Rights 5) Is downlisting a Species At Risk good or bad for Species Risk Management (Manatee as an Example). Enjoy the podcast! Support Science and Climate Change Science Research by buying our Graphic T-shirts "Science Can't Be Silenced" and "Climate Change is here, it's real, it's time to act." The science community and its supporters are Marching for Science on April 22nd, Earth Day, in Washington, D.C. Show your Support for science by wearing the T-Shirts during the march. Not going to the March for Science, wear the T-Shirt, take a pic of you wearing it and post it on social media with the hastag #MarchforScience. $5 of every shirt purchased will be donated to support the research of Dr. Michelle LaRue, who researches how Climate Change affects various animals in the Antarctic and Arctic systems. http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop Are you looking to change the way you eat for a better health and environment? Start using Arbonne nutrition and health care products that are all natural and environmentally friendly. I use them all the time and their nutrition line has transformed the way I eat and my health. Email me today, andrew@speakupforblue.com to find out how you can transform your health. Looking to transform your health and wellness using Arbonne products? Learn about our starter package to get you living for a better Ocean by contacting me at andrew@speakupforblue.com.

Manatee numbers are up, big time, but should they be down listed from Endangered to Threatened? I discuss this on this episode.  Manatees went from 600 to 6000 individuals in 40 years. Down listing these species will still require careful management and protection. Enjoy the podcast! Support Science and Climate Change Science Research by buying our Graphic T-shirts "Science Can't Be Silenced" and "Climate Change is here, it's real, it's time to act." The science community and its supporters are Marching for Science on April 22nd, Earth Day, in Washington, D.C. Show your Support for science by wearing the T-Shirts during the march. Not going to the March for Science, wear the T-Shirt, take a pic of you wearing it and post it on social media with the hastag #MarchforScience. $5 of every shirt purchased will be donated to support the research of Dr. Michelle LaRue, who researches how Climate Change affects various animals in the Antarctic and Arctic systems. http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop Are you looking to change the way you eat for a better health and environment? Start using Arbonne nutrition and health care products that are all natural and environmentally friendly. I use them all the time and their nutrition line has transformed the way I eat and my health. Email me today, andrew@speakupforblue.com to find out how you can transform your health. Looking to transform your health and wellness using Arbonne products? Learn about our starter package to get you living for a better Ocean by contacting me at andrew@speakupforblue.com.

The frightening reality is that British Columbia has no species at risk or endangered species laws on the books. Species at Risk legislation is what it sounds like – policies that are put in place to protect all species that’s population is deemed, scientifically, to be in a precarious position within an environment. This can range from aquatic plant life to terrestrial mammals, and small flowers to big birds. Remarkably, British Columbia has no provincial species at risk legislation. Right now, as part of their five-year-plan to protect species at risk (which doesn’t include developing standalone species at risk legislation), BC is accepting comments on a series of topics. This unique opportunity is only available through the end of November, and getting educated is the first step to putting together compelling responses. Defender Radio was joined by Joe Foy, National Campaign Director at The Wilderness Committee to talk about species at risk legislation in BC – and how we can effectively participate in this government engagement initiative.

Australia's white lemuroid possum may be the world's first mammal to go extinct via global warming. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.