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Fatal Watch: Uncovering the Truth Behind Ocean Observer Murders
On the latest episode of Rising Tide, hosts David Helvarg and Vicki Nichols Goldstein sit down with Mark Benjamin and Katie Carpenter, co-directors of the powerful feature documentary Fatal Watch. Fatal Watch exposes the darkest underbelly of the global fishing industry—the murder and suspicious deaths of dozens of onboard fisheries observers assigned by the tuna…
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The Planet’s other Forest Crisis
California’s kelp forests have struggled to recover since the 2013–2017 marine heat wave, despite major restoration efforts by scientists, fishermen, tribes, and volunteer divers. The decline reflects a global trend tied to ocean warming, as the sea absorbs roughly 90% of the excess heat generated by fossil fuel emissions. According to a 2023 study in…
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Can you Eat Seafood Sustainably? This Aquarium thinks so.
On the latest episode of Rising Tide, hosts David Helvarg and Vicki Nichols Goldstein sit down with Erin Hudson, Director of the Seafood Watch program at the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium. With more than 15 years dedicated to advancing sustainable seafood, Hudson brings deep insight into how consumer choices ripple through ocean ecosystems and fishing…
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Additionally, our podcast is broadcast on several radio stations:
- KGUA Radio – Public Media for the Mendonoma Coast
- KWMR – Point Reyes West Marin Community Radio
- KGNU & KGNU-FM – Denver & Boulder Community Radio Stations
- KKRN – Round Mountain California Listener Supported Radio
- G-TOWN RADIO – Germantown Community Radio, Philadelphia.
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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!
