REEF Roundup: 🪸Coral Reefs🐠 and 🐙Marine Conservation🦈

Join us for a fantastic interview with Dr. Andrea Grottoli as she touches on many important topics, but in particular the importance of ensuring that the science is turned into policy and the policy becomes action! Dr. Andrea Grottoli is a Distinguished Professor of Earth Sciences and former President of the  International Coral Reef Society She is also the co-author on the recently released...

Dr. Charlotte de Fontaubert is Global Lead for the Blue Economy at the World Bank, where she is responsible for guiding the Bank’s transition towards a Blue Economy approach, defined as the sustainable and integrated development of oceanic sectors in healthy oceans. She is also Program Manager for PROBLUE, a Multi-Donor Trust Fund launched in 2018, which aims to identify new ways to finance the tr...

Welcome to the second half of our talk with Dr. Iris Ziegler, head of international cooperation at SharkProject international. Dr. Iris is a natural scientist, and an expert on sustainable, ecosystem-compatible fisheries and ocean risk management. Dr. Iris is also a voting member of the IUCN, which decides which species need to be protected globally. She engages in international lobbying and coope...

We are excited to be talking to Dr. Iris Ziegler, Head of International Cooperation at SharkProject International. Dr. Iris is a natural scientist, and an expert on sustainable, ecosystem-compatible fisheries and ocean risk management. Dr. Iris is also a voting member of the IUCN, which decides which species need to be protected globally. She engages in international lobbying and cooperation with...

"There is no reason why the public works budget shouldn't include money for the protection of the reef, because the reef is protecting the economic engine. And we are absolutely in discussions with governments about this kind of thinking." - Simon Young Today we talk with Simon Young, a volcanologist who went diving in the aftermath of a volcano and hurricane, and realized the need for quick remed...

In this episode we talk with Simon Young, a volcanologist who went diving in the aftermath of a volcano and hurricane, and realized the need for quick remediation of damage following a natural disaster. He now works for WTW, a risk advisory company, and is helping to pilot a new type of coverage, parametric insurance. Parametric insurance provides immediate compensation for "non-traditional asset...

In this episode we discuss Coral Reef Monitoring. From the first marine biologists tracking the health of the reef, all the way to new satellites being launched by NASA, we hope you'll agree that there have been lots of incredible developments, and that we're in a better position than ever to know what's happening to the world's coral reefs. Join us! Please take a moment to subscribe to the podcas...

In this episode we discuss the Ocean Agency, and their 50 Reefs Initiative. The Ocean Agency is behind a variety of incredible projects, from the Chasing Coral documentary, to Google's underwater "streetview". Learn more about their 50 REEFs Initiative, which used a combination of marine science, mathematical, and even financial modeling to select the reefs which are the plant's most sure bets for...

Thank you for joining us for the launch of Season Two of the REEF Roundup podcast! Today we reflect on our favorite ocean stories from 2021, the research and developments that gave us hope. As we all know, when we lose hope, we lose the strength to keep working on important but difficult topics. Therefore, as we launch 2022 and the next season of REEF Roundup, we wanted to take this opportunity to...

We are excited to be reporting to you from the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Marseille, France. We are honored to have received press passes to cover this important event, which takes place every four years and decides which species will be added to the United Nations' IUCN Red List of Endangered Species. The event draws conservation experts from around the world, and we will be brining you...

We are excited to be reporting to you from the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Marseille, France. We are honored to have received press passes to cover this important event, which takes place every four years and decides which species will be added to the United Nations' IUCN Red List of Endangered Species. The event draws conservation experts from around the world, and we will be brining you...

We are excited to announce that over the next ten days we'll be reporting live from the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Marseille, France. We are honored to have received press passes to cover this important event, which takes place every four years and decides which species will be added to the United Nations' IUCN Red List of Endangered Species. The event draws conservation experts from arou...

In the second part of our interview with Rabbi Ed Rostenthal you'll learn more about the changes he has experienced over his decades of diving, and how he keeps hope alive even in the face of such challenges. You'll also hear about some big projects being carried out by his organization, Tikkun HaYam, and how you can get involved. Don't miss it! Rabbi Ed Rosenthal is the Founder and Director of Ti...

Rabbi Ed Rosenthal is the Founder and Director of Tikkun HaYam (Hebrew for “Repair the Sea”), which is the only Jewish environmental organization that focuses solely on the marine environment. He is also the Executive Director of the Hillels of the Florida Suncoast in the Tampa Bay. Following his ordination in 1987, Ed served as the Rabbi to synagogues in New Zealand and in Texas before joining Hi...

Thank you for joining us for the Season One Wrap-up of the REEF Roundup Podcast. In this episode we look back on the many things we learned from our diverse and inspiring guests. Each of our conversations provided new insights and left us with hope about the future of the ocean - so long as we all do our part. We hope you feel the same! We're hard at work to bring you a fantastic Season Two, which...

In this episode you'll hear from Dr. Margaux Hein, whose environmental consulting firm managed the production of the United Nation's Environmental Program report on global best-practices for coral restoration. It identified both challenges as well as ways to ensure that reef conservation efforts reach their full potential, and we highly recommend it as one of the go-to resources for anyone working...

Mariana received her bachelor's in Sustainable Management of Coastal Zones in Mexico , which included living for 3 years in a small fishermen's village. Her thesis was on coral diseases and included an analysis of their resource management practices. During this time she also volunteered in the National Park Cocos Island, Costa Rica , a remote island in the Pacific reachable only by a 2-day trip b...

We're very excited to introduce you to Bob Sevenster, who is doing cutting-edge work in mineral accretion, which is a coral reef restoration technology that utilizes low voltage electricity to improve the health and growth rates of corals and other marine organisms. Through his company coralAID, Bob works to make the technologies he’s developing available to reef conservationists across the globe....

In this episode you'll hear about one of Daniela's most magical experiences underwater, along with a recent one that broke her heart. You'll learn how you can assist with the work that she and the Utila Coral Foundation are doing in Honduras, and what Daniela does when she is faced with the overwhelming scope of the problems, realizing she is just one person. Daniela is a rockstar and her attitude...

Daniela is from Honduras and she has had a love for the ocean her entire life. Some of her fondest memories are of exploring the Caribbean reefs and counting sergeant majors and giant black groupers while swimming next to her parents. Her passion led Daniela to leave her corporate job and become a PADI IDC Staff Instructor, so she could work in marine conservation and recently completed her MSc in...

In our first episode you'll meet Andrea Godoy, a talented marine biologist who is leading exciting work at the Whale Shark and Oceanic Research Center (WSORC) in Utila, Honduras. She is passionate about restoring Honduran coral reefs and integrating the local community in the efforts. She'll inspire you with her story and share ideas about where to get started on your own restoration, ecology, and...

In this episode your two hosts, Tamara Silverstone and Graham Patterson, welcome you to their new podcast, REEF Roundup. You'll learn a bit about them, what experiences inspired them to work in this field, and a bit about what you can look forward to in future episodes. There are many amazing guests we have in store for you, so don't forget to subscribe and follow us on social media, so you never...

Join us and meet some of the many amazing people who are doing exciting work to save the ocean for future generations, with a focus on restoration, ecology, and the environment.