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Aaron Eger is yes, Eager to Help the Kelp
In the latest episode of Rising Tide the Ocean Podcast Oceanographer and Blue Frontier board member Joy Leilei Shih and David Helvarg talk with Australian based scientist Dr. Aaron Eger, one of the world’s top kelp researchers. Based at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, he is the founder and program director of…
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Sea Otters are Making a Comeback – But Their Future is Far from Secure
Sea otters are vital to the health of our oceans, helping protect kelp forests through their role as keystone predators. Among other things, they’re mostly known for their voracious appetite and ability to control grazing populations of sea urchins, linking their population’s success to kelp forest conservation. Historically, they’ve been hunted for their pelts –…
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Don’t blame algae for the Reflecting Pool mess
When the waters of Washington, D.C.’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turned green, algae became the focus of public concern. But as our Executive Director, David Helvarg, explains in his latest Los Angeles Times opinion piece, algae are far more than a nuisance – they are essential organisms that help sustain life on Earth. From producing…
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Each episode navigates insightful discussions on marine life, and the critical issues affecting our seas. Informative, educational and humorous, it’s a valuable resource for anyone passionate about understanding and preserving our ocean world!
