Best Seas The Day Podcast Duke University Marine Lab Podcasts (2024)

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The Palestinian Keffiyeh: A Story of Food Sovereignty 29:31

2M ago29:31

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This episode explores the topic of food sovereignty using the case study of Palestine. Tasneem and Porter examine the different elements of food sovereignty that can be seen in the Palestinian Keffiyeh and how they manifest in Palestinian’s culture and their economy. Finally, they look at policies that currently restrict those elements of food sove…

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Exploring Cultural Change through Food Systems in Sonora, Mexico 29:20

3M ago29:20

29:20

In this episode Juan Rebellon, Margaret Morrison, Jordan Scott, and Juliette Lee, students from Dr. Xavier Basurto’s Community-Based Marine Conservation travel course in April 2022, explore cultural changes in the Comcaác Indigenous community and Kino Bay fishing community through the lens of food systems. Listeners will hear community members talk…

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Belugas: Sentinels of Climate Change in the Arctic 20:34

5M ago20:34

20:34

In this episode, Aileen Lavelle and Sara Norton of the Duke University Bass Connections team “Belugas; Sentinels of Climate Change in the Arctic” share their experiences traveling to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, the Polar Bear Capital of the World, to see belugas in person and learn about the impacts of climate change on these charismatic species a…

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The 12 Days of DUML 6:57

7M ago6:57

6:57

The Duke University Marine Lab hosts a holiday party in early December, and students are encouraged to think about performing a skit, or song, or dance. Mostly, they don't. Classes are still in session, exams are coming up, they are contemplating moving back to main campus after a semester at the lab. It's a busy time. But in 2023 the undergraduate…

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The aspiring environmentalist's toolkit: creativity, resilience, community, and hope 18:16

8M ago18:16

18:16

The Duke University Marine Lab is home to second year students in the coastal and marine systems (CAMS) concentration of a Masters of Environmental Management (MEM) degree. During the fall of their first year when they are based on main campus in Durham, CAMS students visit the marine lab for a weekend to meet faculty, staff, and students and to se…

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Turtle Tales 25:39

9M ago25:39

25:39

In this episode, the students in the Biology and Conservation of Sea Turtles travel class document their trip to Culerbra, Puerto Rico, and St. Croix, in the US Virgin Islands in a kind of 'travel diary'. Reflecting on what they did, who they met, and how they felt, the students effectively capture the very essence of travel courses and the heady c…

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The Age of Restoration with Dr. Carter Smith 33:03

10M ago33:03

33:03

Masters students Mariana Kendall and Nicholas Fairbairn sit down with Dr. Carter Smith to learn about her circuitous career path to research ecology. Carter explains how her non-traditional and non-linear path to the sciences has made her a better researcher and educator. We center our conversation on the topic of ecological restoration, a field th…

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Bridging Knowledge for Community Conservation 47:23

1y ago47:23

47:23

How can we bridge extremely localized, traditional knowledge with the “best available science” of Western knowledge? Students of Dr. Xavier Basurto’s Community-Based Marine Conservation travelled to the Gulf of California in Sonora State, Mexico in April 2022, to find out. Brittany Tholan, Claire Huang, Grace Jennings, Jieyi Wang, and Zoe Wong expl…

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Sea Turtle Hatcheries 25:45

1y ago25:45

25:45

What role do sea turtle hatcheries play in conservation? In this episode, Sarah Sevilla and Jessica Stevens dive into the background and various uses of hatcheries, compare the pros and cons, discuss their use in the US versus other nations, and explore improvements in and new technologies for sea turtle management. This episode features Airton Jes…

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What is Ecosystem Restoration? 22:31

1+ y ago22:31

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Restoration is a relatively new tool used for the conservation of marine and terrestrial ecosystems. As such, a certain level of uncertainty surrounds what restoration actually is. Our podcast seeks to understand how restoration is defined, specifically as it pertains to Target 2 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted by the …

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Tagging Sea Turtles 27:54

1+ y ago27:54

27:54

In this episode, Duke Marine Lab students Claire Helgerson, Kendra Rentz, and Anna de Hostos explore the processes by which researchers tag sea turtles to track migratory patterns and learn more about their somewhat mysterious life histories. Through interviews with various researchers, they discuss the methods of managing, processing and sharing t…

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What are we protecting? Indigenous Peoples' perspectives on the ‘30 by 30’ conservation target 29:55

1+ y ago29:55

29:55

In December 2022, world leaders at the Convention on Biological Diversity adopted a proposal to conserve 30% of the Earth by 2030. This proposal was highly controversial and has met with varied reactions from Indigenous Peoples. In this episode, hosts Claudia Deeg and Devin Domeyer discuss the history of conservation’s violence towards Indigenous P…

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Otto Tranberg's Legacy 44:36

1+ y ago44:36

44:36

In this episode, the students in the Biology and Conservation of Sea Turtles class from the Duke Marine Lab explore the past, current and future status of sea turtle conservation on St. Croix, in the US Virgin Islands. Based on interviews conducted during a 10-day immersive experience on St. Croix, the episode reviews the successes, challenges, and…

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Algae Biofuel the Future 35:25

1+ y ago35:25

35:25

What is algae biofuel? How do we make it? And how may it be used in the future? In today’s episode of Lab Notes, Junyao Gu interviews the algae biofuel research team at the Duke University Marine Lab, including faculty, technicians, and current and previous students, to discuss the future of biofuel in the context of their research.…

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Terry the Tree and The Live Oak and The Wind 31:36

2y ago31:36

31:36

In this third installment of a three episode series, Spencer Moyle reads his story of Terry the Tree and Rory McCollum follows with The Live Oak and the Wind. Both stories were written as part of a Duke Engage program exploring concepts of social and ecological resilience. The program was run by Dr. Liz DeMattia, director of the Community Science I…

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Gilbert the Grouper 17:43

2y ago17:43

17:43

In this second of a three episode series, Andres Hernandez reads his story of Gilbert the Grouper. The story explores concepts of resilience and was written as part of a Duke Engage summer program at Duke University Marine Lab. The program was run by Dr. Liz DeMattia, director of the Community Science Initiative, with the assistance of PhD student …

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Ollie the Orca 21:47

2y ago21:47

21:47

In this first of a three episode series, Amy Buckalew reads her story of Ollie the Orca. The story explores concepts of resilience and was written as part of a Duke Engage summer program at Duke University Marine Lab. The program was run by Dr. Liz DeMattia, director of the Community Science Initiative, with the assistance of PhD student Laura Give…

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Fieldwork Fails and Follies 35:10

2y ago35:10

35:10

Seas the Day is back from a summer break! Summer at a marine lab is a busy time when many faculty and students take advantage of the weather and a break from teaching to do 'field work'. Field work is a core activity in many disciplines, sometimes described as a 'rite of passage' on the road to earning a PhD, and something many researchers look for…

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Fishing for Gender Equity with Dr. Hillary Smith 44:00

2+ y ago44:00

44:00

For this episode of PhDeep, Becca Horan interviews Duke Marine Science and Conservation alumna and current postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Hillary Smith, to learn more about her research on gender equity in small scale fisheries and how she navigated the PhD while becoming a parent, mentoring undergrads, and facing the daunting task of dissertation writin…

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Artificial Islands 32:11

2+ y ago32:11

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In this episode, Cat and Jingyi discuss artificial islands and their role in ocean development. They examine some of the island nations in the Pacific Ocean, such as Kiribati, that are ‘sinking’ due to sea-level-rise and explore how artificial islands might offer such places a solution to this imminent crisis.…

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Science in the Sargasso Sea 14:46

2+ y ago14:46

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In this episode, Lisa Campbell shares a story of sailing, science, and Sargassum. Based on a 3-day research cruise to the Sargasso Sea, the story was originally developed during a workshop with The Story Collider, a non-profit organization that “helps people of all walks of life -- from scientists to doctors to patients to engineers to teachers to …

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How do we know whales are mammals? 29:17

2+ y ago29:17

29:17

How old were you when you found out whales were mammals? It feels like an obvious fact now, but did you ever wonder who first decided to put these fish-like titans of the ocean in the same group as mice and foxes? In this episode, Brandon Gertz follows the story of how whales became mammals, from the birth of natural history over 2,000 years ago to…

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The WOW Project: Sailing towards a future in renewable energy 42:10

2+ y ago42:10

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On this episode, Nora Ives sits down with faculty member Dr. Doug Nowacek to discuss his newly awarded Department of Energy funded WOW project, which stands for Wildlife and Offshore Wind. They explore some of the potential impacts of offshore wind on wildlife, mitigation measures, and goals of the WOW Project.…

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Navigating the choppy waters of the US PhD application process 43:56

2+ y ago43:56

43:56

On this episode, Rafa Lobo introduces two new members of our team: Rebecca Horan and Junyao Gu. Junyao runs the show, exploring the ins and outs of a PhD program application process. She interviews five PhD students and our doctoral program coordinator, to learn about the biggest challenges, reasons to do it, tips for those wishing to apply, as wel…

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Wildlife poaching 31:51

2+ y ago31:51

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In this episode, former students Bo Baney, Victoria Grant, and Katie Ridgeway take on the controversial issue of wildlife poaching. Whether hunting is illegal or legal, for sport or for food, for sale or consumption, it is almost always controversial, particularly if charismatic wildlife are involved. Bo, Victoria, and Katie tackle the topic from a…

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Fisheries sustainability and seafood security 40:52

3y ago40:52

40:52

This episode features an interview with Duke Professor Martin Smith by The Doorstep, a podcast by the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs. Hosts Nikolas K. Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin interviewed Marty in April 2021, on topics of fisheries sustainability, food security, and ocean governance generally. Their conversation ranges wide…

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Marine protected area targets 27:39

3y ago27:39

27:39

The Convention of Biological Diversity is set to meet in October 2021 and will discuss adopting a new target of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030. Over the last two decades, there has been a drastic increase in the number of large-scale marine protected areas (MPAs) driven mainly by international MPA targets and a “bigger is better” approach to c…

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Disaster capitalism 35:39

3y ago35:39

35:39

In her 2007 book: The Shock Doctrine, Naomi Klein explores the ways in which institutions take advantage of natural disasters to promote capitalist, neoliberal agendas, under the bill of “build back better.” To illustrate her case, Klein describes how Sri Lanka and other nations tried to use the devastation of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami to “buil…

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Memorializing the Middle Passage in the Deep Atlantic 37:25

3y ago37:25

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With a focus on "Memorializing the Middle Passage on the Atlantic seabed in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction” (published in the journal of Marine Policy in October 2020), episode host, Stephanie Hillsgrove interviews two of the authors from the paper - Dr. Phillip Turner, Duke University Alumni and Dr. Cindy Van Dover, Professor of Biological Oce…

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Deep-sea mining: Risks, rewards, and resistance 36:01

3y ago36:01

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Deep-sea mining is a topic of hot debate as groups argue over whether it will be good or bad for the countries where deep sea resources are found. On this episode, Masha Edmondson and Brandon Gertz explore the risks, rewards, and resistance deep-sea mining has sparked in three pacific island nations: Papua New Guinea, the Cook Islands, and Fiji. Al…

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COVID-19 and Plastic Pollution 26:21

3y ago26:21

26:21

In this podcast, Maddie Paris and Maya Lytje discuss how COVID-19 has influenced marine plastic pollution. They explore the marine conservation, human health, and international equity implications of plastic pollution through the lens of the ongoing pandemic. In exploring these issues, the pair interviews Dr. Dan Rittschof, a professor at the Duke …

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Global or local conservation? NGOs in developing countries 33:45

3+ y ago33:45

33:45

In this episode, Rafaella Lobo and Jessica Zhao explore the role of non-government organizations (NGOs) in promoting conservation in developing countries. They focus in particular on the role of and relations among Big International NGOs (BINGOs) and small, local NGOs, the strengths and weaknesses of each.…

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The Right Whale to Save 23:44

3+ y ago23:44

23:44

On this episode, Lillian Dukes, Haoyang Tang, and Franny Oppenheimer address the current status of the North Atlantic right whale and the threats they face like entanglements, ship strikes, and climate change. The episode also explores management measures that have been taken to protect them and considers the future of this critically endangered wh…

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Vaquita Rescue Mission 34:51

3+ y ago34:51

34:51

On this episode Bree Collins and Erin Sullivan speak with Dr. Andy Read and Dr. Randy Wells about their past, present, and future efforts to save the critically endangered vaquita.By Seas the Day - Duke University Marine Lab

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Finding the people in the politics: International students in the US 46:12

3+ y ago46:12

46:12

On this episode, the host, Rafaella Lobo, talks to five current and former students, as well as a faculty member, about their experiences leaving their home countries to pursue higher education in the US.For more information, visit https://sites.nicholas.duke.edu/seastheday/?p=792By Seas the Day - Duke University Marine Lab

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Indigenous tourism 32:20

3+ y ago32:20

32:20

In this episode, Maggie, Lily, and Savannah explore the intersections between ecotourism and Indigenous tourism. Using the lens of agency, they use specific cases to highlight how the agency of Indigenous peoples within tourism ventures varies, and with what consequences.By Seas the Day - Duke University Marine Lab

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Local communities and ecotourism: Empowerment or disempowerment? 27:24

3+ y ago27:24

27:24

Ecotourism has been touted as a way to limit the destruction of natural habitats caused by mass tourism, while supplementing income of local communities in developing nations. While good in theory, how successful has ecotourism been at empowering the people who live in the beautiful places ecotourists want to visit? In this podcast, Cindy Pan, Meli…

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Tourism in the Bahamas 35:13

3+ y ago35:13

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Tourism in the Bahamas In this episode, Emily Melvin and Katrina Rosing delve into the complexities of tourism in the Bahamas. The two discuss how tourism affects Bahamian identity and promotes colonial legacies even today. In exploring these issues, they interview Tarran Simms of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism’s sustainability department, who dis…

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Holiday hiatus: Seas the Day 2020 wrap up 10:31

3+ y ago10:31

10:31

In the last episode of 2020, the Seas the Day team reflects on the work done to date, and plans for 2021. The first episode of 2021 will be available on January 20th.By Seas the Day - Duke University Marine Lab

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Sound effects: Noise and marine mammals 30:40

3+ y ago30:40

30:40

On this episode Rand Alotaibi, Lauren Mahoney, and Madena Mustafa talk about the negative impact that noise from ships and seismic surveys has on whales, with a special focus on the blue whale, the largest animal to ever live. Rand, Lauren, and Madena consult marine mammal experts to learn why sound in the ocean is such a big deal, and to identify …

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What's Killing Killer Whales? 26:28

3+ y ago26:28

26:28

On this episode Marissa Garcia, Uma Govindswamy, and Connor Johnston discuss the past, present, and future relationship between human beings and the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales who inhabit the coastal waters of the Pacific Northwest.By Seas the Day - Duke University Marine Lab

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Dolphins in Distress: the Taiwanese White Dolphin 23:21

3+ y ago23:21

23:21

This week’s episode focuses on the Taiwanese white dolphin. It was produced by Duke undergraduate students Pavel Pivarshev and Tony Garcia in the summer of 2020. Pavel and Tony explore the history of humpback white dolphins in Taiwan and assess the threat these small marine mammals are facing, particularly through fisheries interactions. They ask e…

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Japan has left the IWC: Now what? 31:51

4y ago31:51

31:51

Why did Japan leave the IWC and why do we care? Contention between whaling nations and non-whaling nations allied with conservation groups helps to explain Japan’s departure from the International Whaling Commission (IWC). In this episode, Andrea Kolarova, Emma Shannabrook, and Colyer Woolston explore the geopolitical history leading up to this mom…

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The Plastic Burden 28:04

4y ago28:04

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With images of garbage clogging up the Pacific and straw bans popping up from city to city, it’s fair to say that marine plastic pollution has caught the public’s eye. But how do we solve the plastic problem– do we stop it at the source, place blame on consumers, target big corporations, or figure out the best technology to remove it once it enters…

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Aquaculture: A New Food Frontier? 32:11

4y ago32:11

32:11

With the world population projected to reach 10 billion in the next 30 years, it is reasonable to wonder: What will the future landscapes of food production look like? Or should we say... Seascapes. In this episode of Conservation and Development, Kendall Jefferys and Lauren A. Mariolis discuss the potential and pitfalls of aquaculture. They also d…

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Research ‘off the rails’ during COVID-19 32:29

4y ago32:29

32:29

On this episode, the host, Rafaella Lobo, talks to four other students to understand how the covid-19 global pandemic has affected their lives and research, and how they have learned to cope with these new challenges.By Seas the Day - Duke University Marine Lab

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Welcome to Seas the Day! 10:12

4y ago10:12

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Seas The Day is a podcast produced at the Duke University Marine Lab, in Beaufort, North Carolina. In this episode, the pod cast team of Lisa Campbell, Stephanie Hillsgrove, Rafaella Lobo, and Janil Miller introduce the Duke University Marine Lab, share their vision of the podcast, and describe upcoming episodes.…

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