American Shoreline Podcast Network

This week on the RESCUE series we're continuing our discussion of the water cycle and the ways it defines our cultural identity from global to local. We are surrounded by evidence of our cultural ocean: we see it at all shores both fresh and salt, we see it the location of our settlements, in our bridges and dams, in fishing vessels and practices, in ports, and so much more. In this episode we...

What’s the most common beach pollution? How is our health affected by beach pollution? These are just some of the topics Genevieve and Kyra discuss in this edition of All Swell? After a beach clean up they are joined by two other students as they re-cap what they found and the issues with beach pollution. They also provide resources for helping combat beach pollution. 

Join Wave Makers host  Tamara Kahn  as she sits down with a friend who has always shared her spirit of adventure and now a passion for Blue tech as well.  Jonathan Ballesteros , the entrepreneurial mind behind  Geyser Systems , shares his story of launching the groundbreaking company that’s redefining the way we approach water conservation. Listen as they explore Jonathan’s personal journey, from...

In the latest episode of the American Shoreline Podcast, hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham sit down with the team behind the forthcoming documentary "Chasing the Tide," set to begin filming in October. With just a week left before the cameras roll, guests Jay Kleberg, Chrissy Kleberg, and John Aldrich discuss the final stages of preparation, including the expert interviews they&#3...

Tune into this special episode of the Sea Change Podcast to celebrate the autumn equinox with Jenna, Portland Poets Society, and a sea of poetry! A special thanks to the contributors from the Portland Poets Society community and beyond for sharing their wisdom and art with us.

We shouldn't be surprised that plastics make their way into the Great Lakes.  But, did you know that about 22 million pounds of plastic get into the Great Lakes each year?  A study by the University of Toronto found that 90% of Great Lakes water samples over the last 10 years have unsafe microplastic levels. On the September episode of North Coast Chronicles: Tales from the Great Lakes, we sha...

In this month's episode of the  American Blue Economy Podcast , our host Rear Admiral, Tim Gallaudet, PhD, US Navy (ret) looks at the topic of leadership. Whether it is the work of government agencies like NOAA, universities and research institutions, or private companies, leadership is an important component of the U.S. effort to provide a positive example to the world in advancing a sustaina...

In this special episode, Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham are thrilled to announce a landmark collaboration with NOAA: the upcoming podcast "Planet NOAA: From Sun to Sea, and Everything in Between." Co-hosted by Peter and Aya Collins, Director of Communications and Education for the National Ocean Service, today's episode is more than just an announcement; it’s an in-depth look at...

We are nearing the end of the RESCUE series. This week, in its 30th edition, we're talking about water: the well-spring of world ocean health and the essential natural system that sustains us all, thus its protection and sustainability are the key strategy for RESCUE.

In 2021, John Englander was on Shorewords, talking about his book, Moving to Higher Ground. Much of the conversation was about options for adapting to the rise in sea level projected by the recently released 2021 IPCC Report. Recent news indicates that climate conditions have not improved since 2021. The 2022 State of the Climate Report found that global sea level was 4 inches above the 1993 basel...

In this episode of Going Coastal, Jon and Deb are joined by the three co-chairs of this year’s National Coastal Conference - Brian Caufield, Maura Boswell and Lee Weishar.  Find out the meaning behind this year’s theme - Anchors Aweigh: Revolutionary Times for Coastal Habitats. Learn about the magic of October in New England and how to make the most of your time in Providence, Rhode Island. If you...

In this episode of the American Shoreline Podcast, Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham sit down with returning guest David Abel, an award-winning reporter and documentary filmmaker. With an eye for coastal narratives, David unpacks the stories behind his two latest films: "In the Whale" and "Inundation District." The first film offers an unprecedented account of Michael Packard&...

We are nearing the end of the 33-part RESCUE series. This week we turn our attention to the young people around the world that are approaching outdated conventions with resilience and resolve. Thousands upon thousands of youth activists are having their voices heard and their calls to action heeded. We must reinforce their resolve, their commitment and their acceptance of RESCUE: R for renewal; E...

You know the show, you love the show, but do you know how the Sea Change Podcast came to be? Join us for a special episode as we celebrate the podcast's upcoming five-year anniversary! To kick off the celebration, Jenna is going back to the show's roots with the person who made it all possible, Co-Founder of the American Shoreline Podcast Network, and co-host of The American Shoreline Podc...

In this special reairing for Labor Day, join Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham as they explore the extraordinary legacy of the USS New Jersey (BB-62), the most decorated battleship in U.S. Navy history. Guests Ryan Szimanski and Libby Jones provide an in-depth look at the ship's diverse service history, spanning World War II to the Cold War. Discover how the ship has been rejuvenated through...

How do we as humans understand the ocean's influence on us? Do we understand the influence that we have on the ocean? Both of these questions fall under the concept of "ocean literacy", a key part of the Ocean Decade that's focused on understanding our relationship with the ocean. On this month's episode of The Ocean Decade Show, artist and filmmaker Anne de Carbuccia is our...

In this episode of Wave Makers, host  Tamara Kahn  is delighted to share a company helping anyone who delights in the ocean get involved in helping it!  Smartfin  turns surfers and paddlers into scientists collecting critical ocean data. 40% of the world's population lives within 60 miles of the coast, yet there is still a gap in understanding those coastal waters. CEO  Danica Reinicke  shares...

In this episode of the American Shoreline Podcast, Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham dive deep into the unique intersection of oral history and environmental change. Special guest Tara Hinton, a rising junior at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, shares her pioneering work, mining archives for oral histories at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center. These histories, some...

This week we continue the multi-part RESCUE series with a highlight of the World Ocean Explorer virtual aquarium project of the W2O, an innovative tool by which to present responsible science, innovative education, and a unique virtual experience freely accessible to all. For further information, to promote and support, please visit  worldoceanexplorer.org . Dive deep, share with your children and...

The Value of Maritime Shipping to the Great Lakes with Adam Tindall-Schlicht, Administrator to the Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.  Last month, a coalition of maritime interests published an economic analysis on the value of maritime to the Great Lakes.  Is maritime trade in the Great Lakes growing and how does it impact jobs and related industries?  Administrator Tindal...

In this episode, Kyra and GG discuss one of the biggest questions concerning climate change, will environmental changes cause people to move? GG discusses working on a multi-university collaborative team to investigate environmental drivers, conflict, and migration. They also announce some exciting in-person events for NC-based TCS members.  

On The Capitol Beach, host Derek Brockbank is joined by Adam Schempp with the  Environmental Law Institute  and Daniel Govoni with North Carolina  Division of Coastal Management  to explore federal consistency as established by the Coastal Zone Management Act. Federal consistency is a rare policy that  requires  the federal government to coordinate with a state before any federal action takes plac...

In this episode of the American Shoreline Podcast, hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham unravel the innovative approach of the Island County Marine Resources Committee with Dr. Jill Lipoti and Patrick Havel. Delve into how the committee is revolutionizing the way local voices are incorporated into pivotal decisions affecting the ocean and coast. Could this be the future template for other regi...

Whale kisses: For centuries, grey whales have traveled from the Arctic area San Ignacio Lagoon for a protected nursery area. For twenty years, James Dorsey has been a naturalist at the lagoon introducing tourists to these incredible animals. Join Lesley Ewing, host of Shorewords!, in conversation with James Dorsey for tales of the lagoon, the whales, the many people who work to enhance the whale c...

On the July episode of the  American Blue Economy Podcast , our host  Rear Admiral, Tim Gallaudet, PhD, US Navy (ret)   shines a spotlight on the  NOAA  Corps  of Commissioned Officers and their many blue economy contributions. Joining him is a stellar lineup of current and former members of the NOAA Corps, including retired NOAA Corps Commander  G. Mark Miller , CEO and Founder of  Greenwater Mar...