Fish ON AIR

Southern California shore fishing guides, Kaspar and Gary Kazazian give us their hot tips for summertime fishing. The conversation covers ideal features and conditions for shore fishing, the dynamic nature of surf fishing, identifying fishing spots and overlooked conditions, and suggested gear setups for the angler just getting started. It also highlights the impact of environmental changes on fis...

April 13, 2026 marked the 50th anniversary of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, or MSA. Meredith Moore, Senior Director of the Fish Conservation Program at Ocean Conservancy, discusses the successes and limitations of the MSA, emphasizing the need for improved rebuilding plans and a stronger commitment to fisheries management. The conversation covers a range of challeng...

MSA 101: Corey Ridings introduces us to the Magnuson Stevens Act, the primary law for managing fisheries in the United States. We discuss its history, purpose, and impact through the lens of Corey's role on the Pacific Fishery Management Council. The conversation delves into the complexities of fishery management, covering topics such as navigating fishery advisory bodies, the concept of Maximum S...

What went into creating California's Network of Marine Protected Areas and what was it like to be a part of the process? Ray Hiemstra takes us through his experience from creation til now---the science, challenges and bargaining that formed our MPAs as we know them, on to this adaptive management process he's waited over 10 years for. This conversation sheds light on the stakeholder process that e...

There are many claims about what the science says about California's MPA Network. Dr. Kerry Nickols takes us through what we've learned from the first decade of this world-renowned Marine Protected Area Network, what we don't know, and how we should go forward. The conversation explores the role of MPAs in the context of climate change, the effectiveness of MPAs and the need for data to help decis...

Pt. Sal is a beloved wild space for local community members and visitors alike, many of whom hike the 11-mile round-trip trail to the point and its beaches to gaze upon panoramic vistas, experience land and sea in its natural state, and fish from its undeveloped shores. The Point Sal State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA) proposal is co-sponsored by the Northern Chumash Tribal Council, and seeks to...

Changes to Duxbury Reef State Marine Conservation Area: There's a proposal to expand and strengthen the Marine Protected Area at Duxbury Reef in California. As with most conservation issues, the policy process gets complicated and confusing, making it difficult to understand what's actually being proposed and what the opportunities may be. Ashley Eagle-Gibbs helps us understand what's being propos...

MPA 101: Dr. Douglas McCauley, fisherman and renowned marine scientist, shares insights on marine protected areas (MPAs), their ecological importance, design principles, and the future of ocean conservation in California. Discover how MPAs can help sustain fisheries, protect habitats, and adapt to climate change impacts.

Welcome to the first episode of Fish ON AIR. Fish On's founder, Anupa Asokan shares her journey of working in ocean conservation and what led her to create a new space for fishers to get informed, get involved and fight for the fish so we can all Fish On. Learn more at www.fishon.us Follow @fishon_conservation on Instagram Email us topics hello@fishon.us Check out the How to Protect the Ocean podc...