Guest Speakers | Conservation | Oceanography

Rikk Kvitek  

Peeling Back the Blue: State Efforts to Map California’s Seafloor

Rikk Kvitek is a Professor in the Division of Science and Environmental Policy, CSU Monterey Bay, where he also directs the CSUMB Seafloor Mapping Lab and CSU COAST Technology Center for Spatial Information Visualization and Analysis. Rikk obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in zoology from the University of Michigan, his Masters in Marine Science at Moss Landing Marine Labs, and a PhD in zoology from the University of Washington.

Audio Posted: June 23, 2010 | Running time: 4:28

Conservation Issues | Educational | Marine Biology | Education Audio | Conservation

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch  

Plastics Pile up in the North Pacific Gyre

Plastic garbage makes its way from our streets to the sea. Learn where many of these plastics end up, how they impact marine life, and what you can do to help.

Audio Posted: June 15, 2010 | Running time: 1:36

Guest Speakers | Marine Biology | Conservation

George Benz  

Shark Research at the Top of the World

George W. Benz is a Professor of Biology at Middle Tennessee State University. A native of New England, George earned his B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the University of Connecticut and was employed for 5 years as a Fisheries Biologist with the Connecticut Bureau of Fisheries. He has authored and edited over 100 scientific publications and his research has been the focus of articles in Discover, National Geographic, and Highlights for Children as well as other magazines and popular books.

Audio Posted: May 18, 2010 | Running time: 3:30

Guest Speakers | Marine Biology | Conservation | Business

Neil Sims Part 2  

Responsible Open Ocean Mariculture as a Marine Conservation Initiative

Sims has a MS in zoology from the University of New South Wales and is the founding president of the Ocean Steward Institute. In this second video, Sims discusses sustainability in mariculture and the complex relationships that exist in the ocean.

Audio Posted: April 29, 2010 | Running time: 4:07

Guest Speakers | Marine Biology | Conservation | Business

Neil Sims Part 1  

Responsible Open Ocean Mariculture as a Marine Conservation Initiative

Sims has a MS in zoology from the University of New South Wales and is the founding president of the Ocean Steward Institute. In this first video, Sims talks about the start of his career in marine biology while at the Cook Islands.

Audio Posted: April 29, 2010 | Running time: 3:29

Guest Speakers | Marine Biology | Conservation | Business

Trevor Corson  

Sexy Lobster, Succulent Sushi

Corson is a former commercial lobster fisherman turned pop-science writer and culinary expert. He is a best-selling author and a judge on the Food Network's hit TV show Iron Chef America. He is known for his humorous and informative presentations on the creatures that compose our seafood.

Audio Posted: April 2, 2010 | Running time: 4:12

Educational | Environment | Education Audio | Conservation

Breakwater: Alternative 4  

The worlds largest breakwater is under scrutiny.

The fourth and final alternative set forth by the Reconnaissance Study does not actually alter the breakwater at all, but creates a training structure at the mouth of the LA river to push contaminates away from our shores.

Audio Posted: March 1, 2010 | Running time: 1:32

Educational | Education Audio | Conservation

Breakwater: Alternative 3  

The world’s largest breakwater is under scrutiny.

The third alternative set forth by the Reconnaissance Study reconfigures the breakwater into three staggered sections. This increases the possibility for waves on the shore but also the likelihood of the need for mitigation for the Port and the THUMS Islands.

Audio Posted: January 22, 2010 | Running time: 1:56

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