American Shoreline Podcast Network

In this episode of Going Coastal, your co-hosts Marissa and Heather talk with Matthew Janssen, a PhD candidate at Stevens Institute of Technology.  Matthew has been in the program for four years, and took a rather circuitous route to get to where he is now.  Learn more about Matt’s PhD research topic, his experiences before and during his time in the program, and what his plans are for t...

In this month's episode, host Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet (ret) discusses fisheries and seafood, one of the most sustainable and healthy forms of protein. From a food security standpoint, seafood will be critical as our world population is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, nearly 2 billion more than our current population. For the US, seafood is a huge part of our economy b...

On this episode, hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham are joined by Dr. Rob Young (Director of the Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines at Western Carolina University) to discuss three major topics on the American Shoreline: Rob's work with the National Parks Service to develop vulnerability assessments for infrastructure in coastal parks to guide resilience policies, the recent IPCC...

Did you know that excessive noise is a form of pollution? Exposure to intense and prolonged sound can cause high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep disturbances, and stress in humans and prevent wildlife from hearing their prey or predators, finding their way, or connecting with mates, group members, or their young. During this episode, Jenna is joined by Daniela Huson, Media and Marke...

Join Big Tourism Host Arica Sears and Climate Change Specialist Patty Martin as they give the ASPN audience a peek behind the curtain at the Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) and it’s recent commitment to climate action. Climate change has the potential to significantly impact travel and tourism in the coming years, but this sector also has a tremendous opportunity to be a catalyst for chan...

On this episode of Delta Dispatches, Jacques interviews first time guest T. Brad Keith the new director of the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP). Founded in 1990, BTNEP is the oldest coastal organization in Louisiana and helps ensure access to sustainable clean water across the estuary. T. Brad talks about the history and future of this vital program for coastal Louisiana.

This week, hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham welcome Dr. John Dale "Zach" Lea to the show to debate the merits of the Mid Barataria Sediment Diversion (MBSD), a massive coastal marsh restoration plan currently in development with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority intended to naturally renourish the Mid Barataria basin w...

Taylor's always said that the Ocean Decade is an umbrella under which all inspiring & engaging ocean topics fit under, so an effort that's looking to protect over 60% of the world's ocean definitely fits under the Decade! This month, the podcast is diving into the BBNJ (Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction) Conference on Ocean Governance where the governments' of the world are figuring ou...

On the August episode of the WaterLog podcast, Howard & Dan dive deep into the new legal interpretation of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act by the Biden Administration, the MASSIVE infrastructure proposal proving over $11 billion for the Corps of Engineers and other bills that provide funding for NOAA, FEMA and other Federal agencies. This is not one you want to miss.

On today's episode, Simone and Jacques are joined by Jasmine Brown, Public Policy Manager for Greater New Orleans Inc. Jasmine discusses the work her organization is doing, through its Coalition for Coastal Resilience and Economy (CCRE) and beyond, to advance coastal restoration in our region to protect people and the economy, as well as to create jobs and economic growth. Learn more about GNO Inc...

On this episode, hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham take some time out of the busy ASPN interview schedule to discuss Peter's recent trip to the Maine coast, as well as going over the most impactful news stories and media trends of the past several months, finally wrapping up with an update on the American Shoreline Podcast Network's fantastic slate of shows coming up this month. Be sur...

On this special rerun of the Changing Waters podcast (from February 2020), host Brad Warren sits down with Dr. Margaret Leinen, the Director of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Margaret Leinen, a highly distinguished national leader and oceanographer, was appointed the eleventh director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego in July 2013. She also serves as UC San Diego’s v...

According to a 2020 Food Monitor Report, 80% of all travelers research food and drink while they are visiting a destination, 63% of millennials seek restaurants that are socially responsible and culinary travelers spend 25% more per day than other travelers. Culinary tourism is a juicy topic that the Big Tourism show just had to taste. Join host Arica Sears and her guest Jane Connelly as they dive...

In this episode, host Dr. Felicia Olmeta-Schult's guest is Em Lim, a queer, non-binary MSc student in Biological Sciences at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada. They will share with us their personal story that led them to study sea cucumbers, their research experiment, and why sea cucumbers are such fascinating animals. We also discuss the importance of diversity and in...

This week, Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham talk to Dr. Hannah Teicher and Patrick Marchman of the Climigration Network , a national organization of professionals and community leaders dedicated to generating equitable, just, and community-led approaches to the relocation of people most affected by the worsening impacts of climate change. The conversation's focus is the newly published...

Do you love art, food, and conservation? Then you're sure to love this rebroadcast of the Sea Change Podcast.  Jenna Valente sits down for an impassioned and energetic conversation with Daniel Lanzilotta, a New York City-based artist and chef that has dedicated his life's work to finding creative ways to call attention to the global plastic pollution epidemic and sustainable eating...

Join the second episode of North Coast Chronicles:  Tales from the Great Lakes with host, Helen Brohl.  On this show, Captain Russ Brohl - Helen's brother - shares his 30 years of experience as a captain on Great Lakes "lakers."  These freighters were built for the unique marketplace and navigation space of the region carrying iron ore, grain, salt and other bulk cargo to support Am...

On our 4th episode of the American Blue Economy Podcast, we explore coral reefs. Coral reefs contribute to the US economy through areas such as dive tourism (June’s episode), support to fisheries (August), and contributions to coastal resilience (November).  By one estimate, coral reefs provide economic goods and services worth about $375 billion each year worldwide. NOAA suggests that coral...

On this episode, hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham explore Ventura Harbor, a small working harbor in Southern California. Joining the show is Ev Ashworth, a local leader who serves on the Harbor Board and has championed the Ventura Shellfish Enterprise (VSE) project, a comprehensive effort to bring long line mussel aquaculture to the Santa Barbara Channel. Come along as we explore the...

On The Capitol Beach, Derek Brockbank speaks with representatives of the four “Regional Ocean Partnerships (ROPs)”, Lisa Engler from the Northeast ( NROC ), Kim Cole from the Mid-Atlantic ( MARCO ), Laura Bowie from the Gulf ( GOMA ), and John Hansen from the West Coast ( WCOA ). ROPs are the coordinating and planning bodies that address regional offshore and nearshore issues, including ocean plan...

In this episode of Going Coastal, your host Jon Miller talks with Ryan Mieras and Jeremy Smith about the Young Coastal Scientists and Engineers Conference - Americas (YCSECA).  Ryan is an Assistant Professor at UNC Wilmington and is one of the co-organizers of this year's event and Jeremy is a coastal engineer with the California Coastal Commission and former YCSECA attendee.  Find out f...

Jacques and Simone are joined by Harry Vorhoff, of the Governor's Office of Coastal Activities, and Rep. Joseph Orgeron to discuss the state's first Wind Week, a series of public webinars on expanding wind energy in the Gulf. You can watch all Wind Week sessions online at: https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/124 .

This week, Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham are joined by Dr. Robert "Roy" Ritchie to examine the sweeping history of going to the beach. Archaeological evidence shows that humans, and even pre-humans, were visiting ancient beaches over 100,000 years ago. From there, humans have cultivated a relationship with the land-water interface that has changed our species and the planet. Come along as we...

On this episode, Peter and Tyler sit down with collaborators Justin Sherburn and Anlo Sepulveda who together have created an immersive concert/motion picture experience called The Living Coast. The project explores the fabric of the Texas Coast, weaving together the stories of the surfers and sailors, shrimpers and oilmen, poets and scientists. The show features Sherburn’s original music, stunning...

On The Capitol Beach, Derek Brockbank discusses the Administration’s  proposed FY22 budget for NOAA , with Kim Texeira, Division Chief of Policy, Planning, and Communications with  NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management . With a proposed increase of  $1.5 Billion over FY21 , NOAA’s budget has significant increases for many different programs, but perhaps none more so than for coastal...