Ocean Currents Radio Program

Historic Ecology:Looking at the past to learn about the future.

jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:21:53 -0700

Guests: Hugo Selbie, CA Sea Grant Fellow, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Catherine Marzin, Historical Ecology Program Manager, National Marine Sanctuary Program. How do we learn about our historic ecosystem health before we started collecting data? Learn how historical ecologists are probing into historic documents to learn about behavior modifications, shifting baselines, shifts in oceanographic productivity and more.

Randall Arauz-PRETOMA

jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:03:44 -0700

Randall Arauz is a Costa Rican biologist with Programa Restauracion de Tortugas Marinas (PRETOMA), a Costa Rican non-profit which is a marine conservation and research organization working to protect ocean resources and promote sustainable fisheries policies in Costa Rica and Central America. Randall works in partnership with the Sea Turtle Restoration Network based out of West Marin, CA. Randall will discuss leatherback turtle conservation efforts and behind the scenes of shark finning.

David Mattila-Humpback Whales in the North Pacific

jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Wed, 07 May 2008 10:54:34 -0700

Dave Mattila is the science and rescue coordinator for the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary where endangered humpback whales come every winter to breed, calve, and nurse in the shallow warm waters around the islands. Dave is a specialist in whale disentanglement from marine debris and conducts research on Humpback whales with a collaborative of scientists in the Pacific ocean. The study titled SPLASH, (Structure of Populations, Levels of Abundance, and Status of Humpbacks) is an international effort to understand the population structure of humpback whales across the Pacific. Hear about the study and stories from the field of disentangling whales

Dr. Milton Love

jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:00:16 -0700

Milton Love is the author of Probably More Than you Want to Know About the Fishes of the Pacific Coast, and co-author of The Rockfishes of the Northeast Pacific. Dr. Love conducts research around oil platforms to see how the platforms provide habitat for rockfish compared to natural habitats. From fish parasites, to fish diversity around oil platforms, this is sure to be a lively conversation you don't want to miss.

Seafood Watch: Sheila Bowman, Monterey Bay Aquarium

jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:56:19 -0700

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.

Peter White: History of the Farallon Islands

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:43:52 -0700

Peter White, author of The Farallon Islands: Sentinels of the Golden Gate, talks about the vibrant history of the Farallons 26 miles west of the Golden Gate bridge. Hear about Spanish galleons, the egging days of the Gold Rush, shipwrecks, lighthouse keepers. What lessons can the past pave for the future?

Part 2: California Marine Life Protection Act Update

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:26:04 -0700

Part 2/2: Hear from Melissa Miller-Henson, Program Manager of the MLPA, Stakeholder Group representatives, Irina Kogan, Resource Protection Specialist with Gulf of the Farallones NMS, Fred Smith with the Environmental Action Committee of West Marin, and Tom Baty, local subsistence fisherman. Learn about how the CA Marine Life Protection Act came to be, how its being carried out, how the stakeholder group has been working with other groups to create draft proposals, and how you can learn more about the process.

Part 1: California Marine Life Protection Act Update

jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:10:59 -0700

Part 1/2: Hear from Melissa Miller-Henson, Program Manager of the MLPA, Stakeholder Group representatives, Irina Kogan, Resource Protection Specialist with Gulf of the Farallones NMS, Fred Smith with the Environmental Action Committee of West Marin, and Tom Baty, local subsistence fisherman. Learn about how the CA Marine Life Protection Act came to be, how its being carried out, how the stakeholder group has been working with other groups to create draft proposals, and how you can learn more about the process.

Captain Charles Moore talks about plastic in the Pacific Gyre

jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:04:26 -0700

Captain Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation reports on his September 2007 voyage across the Pacific Ocean through the Pacific Gyre and the changes he saw this year from years past.

Sanctuary Expansion Bill update

jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:00:04 -0700

Richard Charter talks about the Sanctuary Expansion Bill and the next steps involved to extend Cordell Bank and Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuaries north. This is in reference to Representative Lynn Woolsey's Sanctuary Expansion Bill HR 1187.

Who Glows There?-Dr. Steven Haddock of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute talks about Bioluminescence

jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:52:47 -0700

Find out about ocean organisms that glow in the dark. How do they do it? What is bioluminescence? fluorescence? What are researchers learning about this exciting phenomenon that happens not only in the deep sea, but in the surface waters and even on land.

Tom Kendrick-Author of Blue Water Goldrush , former sea urchin commercial diver and surfer

Jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:33:31 -0700

Tom Kendrick talks about his book Blue Water Goldrush-The Odyssey of a Commercial Sea Urchin Diver.Tom is a former commercial sea urchin diver and shares tales from diving from the beginning of the CA sea urchin fishery, through its changes and his life changes. Initially in search of good surf spots, Tom's life took a quick turn. He takes us from the Channel Islands to the North Coast of Mendocino and the Farallon Islands on the show.

Part 2: Behind the Scenes Research at Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary

jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:29:36 -0700

Part 2/2-Hear from biologists aboard the R/V Fulmar as they conduct surveys on the surface waters of Cordell Bank NMS looking for seabirds and marine mammals in the sanctuary.

Part 1: Behind the Scenes Research at Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary

jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:29:28 -0700

Part 1/2- Listen in behind the scenes as researchers explore the soft bottom habitats of Cordell Bank National Marine Sancutary with a camera sled off the R/V Fulmar. This is part one of two.

Ray Bandar, " A Life with Skulls" and filmmaker Beth Cataldo

jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:19:06 -0700

Ray "Bones" Bandar has been collecting skulls for over 50 years. Beth Cataldo, filmmaker captures Ray's unique enthusiasm for dead things in her latest film A Life with Skulls. Hear from Beth about her capturing Ray's hobby on film and stories from Ray about collecting skulls from dead animals all over the world, but most locally on the shoreline of California.

Roz Savage-open ocean rower and Jim Farley from the Marin County Fair

jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:27:16 -0700

Following her successful crossing of the Atlantic ocean in 2006, Roz Savage is bidding to be the first woman ever to row solo across the Pacific Ocean. Her 3-stage row launches from San Francisco in Summer 2007. Hear about her Atlantic crossing and her goals for the Pacific crossing in 2007. Later in the show, hear from Jim Farley about the Marin County Fair and the Aquatic Adventures theme that highlights the watershed and waters of Marin County.

Reverend Deborah Streeter, leader of Upwellings Ministry and Associate Film Producer David McGuire

jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:22:51 -0700

The Living Ocean Initiative, was launched by Reverend Deborah Streeter, leader of "Upwellings" an environmental ministry. Deborah discusses the initiative and outcomes of the recent retreat held in Monterey that brought together scientists, clergy, and congregants to unite in discussion.

Then on the second half of the show, hear about a new film, Sharks: Stewards of the Reef, an educational film that explores the relationship between sharks to the oceans and coral reef ecosystems with guest Associate Producer David McGuire.

Dr. Tierney Thys-Marine Biologist/Filmmaker: Everything you wanted to know about the ocean sunfish (Mola mola)

jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:20:42 -0700

Love those Molas! also known as ocean sunfish! There are too many cool things to list about the oddly beloved ocean sunfish that frequent our sanctuary waters here in CA. They can reach lengths of 10 feet and up to 5000 lbs, eating jellyfish! This makes them the world's heaviest bony fish! Tune in to hear from National Geographic Emerging Explorer Dr. Tierney Thys to learn more about the mola and the latest of her research.

Author Lynne Cox - Open Water Swimmer

jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:21:00 -0700

Lynne shares her stories and experiences from her long distance open water swimming experiences, including swims in the Bering Sea and Antarctica! Lynne is an open water/long distance swimmer and shares stories and tales from her book: Swimming to Antarctica, and most recently published in 2006, Grayson.

Dr. John Largier, Oceanographer with University of California, Bodega Marine Lab

jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:04:01 -0700

The winds of spring are the drivers of our productive food web here on the California coast. Jennifer talks with Dr. John Largier, an Oceanographer with University of California, Bodega Marine Lab about the unseen forces that shape the marine ecosystem and weather on our coast. Learn about the new oceanographic buoy being installed at Cordell Bank.

Exploring Davidson Seamount off of Monterey, California

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:44:01 -0700

Jennifer Stock talks with Andrew DeVogelaere Ph. D. of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary about the recent explorations taking place on Davidson Seamount off the Big Sur Coast. Also, hear about the upcoming Cordell Bank Sanctuary Advisory Council meeting and the guest speakers that will be presenting on the Sanctuary expansion bill and supporting west Marin and West Sonoma Heritage fishing communities.

Dive into Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary and the San Francisco Ocean Film Festival

jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:35:26 -0700

Put on your SCUBA gear, we're going diving, into the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Texas. 2007 marks the 15th anniversary of the northernmost coral reefs in the US. Perched atop salt domes 100 miles offshore of Texas, the Flower Gardens maintain an amazing array of healthy coral reefs, visited by sea turtles, whale sharks, and manta rays. Towards the end of the show, we'll be talking with the founder of the San Francisco Ocean Film Festival for an overview of the upcoming ocean film event.

Elephant Seals at Point Reyes National Seashore

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:42:34 -0700

Dr. Sarah Allen from Point Reyes National Seashore talks about the elephant seal breeding season in full action at Point Reyes National Seashore. Hear about their survival from being nearly extinct to their booming growth rates and their unique adaptations to living in the marine environment.

Management Plan Review for Cordell Bank, Gulf of the Farallones, and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries

jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:36:12 -0700

Guests: Dan Howard and Maria Brown, Sanctuary Superintendents from Cordell Bank and Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuaries in California, discuss the draft Joint Management Plan while its open for public comment in 2006.

Historic Ecology: Looking at the past to learn about the future.

jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:53:52 -0700

How do we learn about our historic ecosystem health before we started collecting data? Learn how historical ecologists are probing into historic documents to learn about behavior modifications, shifting baselines, shifts in oceanographic productivity and more. Guests: Hugo Selbie, CA Sea Grant Fellow, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
and Catherine Marzin, Historical Ecology Program Manager, National Marine Sanctuary Program

Plastics Are Forever

jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:52:02 -0700

Guest: Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation talked about the alarming rate of plastics in the ocean. Plastic in the ocean may be one of the most alarming of today's environmental stories. Plastic, like diamonds, are forever! Because plastics do NOT biodegrade, no naturally occurring organisms can break these polymers down.

Introducing the new Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument

jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:36:46 -0700

Aloha! Guest Andy Collins from the newly designated Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument talks about some of the healthiest and most extensive coral reef habitats in the world, and the small atolls and islets that they surround. Claire Johnson from NOAA's National Marine Sanctuary program also called in to highlight the recent research cruise she returned from. * note first two minutes got cut off from original recording.

Minke Whales

jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:40:54 -0700

Guest: John Stern, co-founder of the Northeast Pacific Minke Whale Project, talked about Minke whales in the Pacific. He discusses Minke whale research, and the recent International Whaling Commission's annual meeting outcomes.

Tracking Pelagics: Dr. David Hyrenbach

jennifer.stock@noaa.gov — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:23:34 -0700

Guest: Dr. David Hyrenbach, with Duke University, visiting scholar at University of Washington, Parrish Lab, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences talks about how to research far ranging predators such as seabirds and current tagging technologies. How do we learn about animals we can't see every day?