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Rising Tide #82 – Chad Nelsen is a Surfrider
Today we’re talking with Chad Nelsen, CEO of the Surfrider Foundation. Raised by the beach in southern California, Chad was a lifeguard and student of coastal science before connecting with Surfrider, the grassroots organization committed to protecting the world’s ocean, waves and beaches. With more than 50,000 members including surfers and other ocean lovers and…
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Rising Tide #81 – Sequoias of the Sea
Today we’re talking with Natasha Benjamin: Filmmaker, marine scientist, diver, surfer, Communications Director for Marine Applied Research & Exploration, and, oh yes, Associate Director at Blue Frontier. Natasha is now working on a documentary film project – Sequoias of the Sea – covering the collapse of 95% of northern California’s Kelp Forest and its impact…
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An Ocean Film Festival for an Ocean in Trouble
Not surprisingly San Francisco Bay is home to the largest ocean film festival in the world, one that mixes wonder and warning. But the warnings are growing louder. There’s a documentary on deep sea mining slated for the Pacific with Jason Momoa, another on plastic pollution narrated by actor Tim Robbin, also a film on…
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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!

