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In Trump’s war on NOAA, the losers will be Americans and the economy

1 month ago | bluefront.org | David Helvarg

Our director, David Helvarg, recently contributed to the LA Times with an article detailing why Trump’s efforts to scale back NOAA could be potentially dangerous to the American public. Proposed Overhaul of NOAA and NWSThe Trump administration, influenced by the conservative “Project 2025” plan, is considering significant changes to NOAA and the NWS.
From Crisis to Conservation: The Inspiring Journey of Dune Lankard

Nov 3, 2024 | bluefront.org | David Helvarg

In our latest episode of Rising Tide the Ocean Podcast David heads to Alaska to interview Dune Lankard, a member of the Eagle Clan of the Eyak tribal nation based in Cordova Alaska, on Prince Williams Sound. Dune talks about his life as a commercial fisherman and his response to the 1989 Exxon-Valdez oil spill, the largest U.S. environmental disaster till that time.
Climate Threats and Military Responses: Sherri Goodman on Global Security in the 21st Century

Oct 20, 2024 | bluefront.org | David Helvarg

In this episode of the Rising Tide Ocean podcast, hosts David Helvarg and Vicki Nichols Goldstein speak with Sherri Goodman, former Pentagon Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Environmental Security, about her new book ‘Threat Multiplier Climate Military Leadership in the Fight for Global Security.’ Goodman elaborates on the intersection of climate change and national security, emphasizing the concept of climate as a ‘threat multiplier’ that exacerbates global instability.
Alaska's State of Salmon with Peter Westley

Oct 7, 2024 | bluefront.org | David Helvarg

In this episode of Rising Tide David and Natasha Benjamin delve into the fascinating resilience of Pacific salmon, creatures that have thrived in dynamic landscapes shaped by natural forces like volcanoes, earthquakes, and landslides with the University of Alaska’s Dr. Peter Westley. As the environment changes at unprecedented rates, including the rise of hatchery-supported fisheries, we discuss how these shifts impact salmon populations in places like Alaska and California.
Opinion: A 20-year struggle for environmental justice — and a public park — in one California city - Blue Frontier

Sep 23, 2024 | bluefront.org | David Helvarg

Just up the road from Oakland and Berkeley, the city of Richmond is a minority and low-income community of 115,500 people — mainly Latino, Black and Asian American — with a major Chevron refinery whose pollution has been an ongoing source of conflict (the city just reached a $550-million settlement with Chevron to mitigate health and lifestyle effects of the refinery). It’s also home to an active port and soon — finally — a world-class park.
Climate Change and Wars Are Increasing the Risk of an Oil Disaster

Sep 23, 2024 | bluefront.org | David Helvarg

Increased oil traffic between Russia and China through the Arctic Circle is putting Alaska Native communities at an elevated risk for an oil spill. Climate change, compounded by conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, threatens an oil disaster off the coast of Alaska, potentially devastating Indigenous communities and the nation’s richest fishing grounds. This danger arises from increasing oil traffic between Russia and China through Arctic waters bordering the United States.
Navigating Ocean Policies with Mark Spalding: Diving into the Impact of Elections on Our Waters

Sep 22, 2024 | bluefront.org | David Helvarg

On the latest episode of Rising Tide the Ocean Podcast, David Helvarg and Vicki Nichols Goldstein talk with Mark Spalding, President of the Ocean Foundation and an expert on international law and policy about the Ocean and the Elections. They discuss how starkly different the two 2024 presidential candidates are when it comes to marine conservation and climate issues. Also why, after the hottest summer in human history, there’s been so little talk about climate and the environment.
Exploring the Depths with Craig Foster: Oscar-Winning Filmmaker Dives into the Mysteries of the Great African Sea-forest

Sep 9, 2024 | bluefront.org | David Helvarg

On this episode of Rising Tide David Helvarg and Vicki Nichols Goldstein speak with Craig Foster, the Academy Award winning filmmaker of ‘My Octopus Teacher’ co-founder of the ‘Sea Change Project’ and the author of a new memoir – ‘Amphibious Soul.’Craig discusses his daily underwater explorations of the ‘Great African Seaforest’ near his home and the importance of tracking skills in discovering life both within the kelp forest and on the shore.
Nick Rahaim - Fishing with Whales in Alaska

Aug 26, 2024 | bluefront.org | David Helvarg

On this episode of Rising Tide the Ocean Podcast, David and Natasha Benjamin speak with Nick Rahaim, a former commercial fisherman, journalist, researcher, and now public spokesman for NOAA (though speaking on his own behalf).
Sarah Frias-Torres & The Lord of the Rocks

Aug 11, 2024 | bluefront.org | David Helvarg

On this episode of Rising Tide the Ocean Podcast, David & Vicki speak with Florida-based oceanographer and marine ecologist Dr. Sara Frias-Torres about her life and work, the tragic “death by a thousand cuts” of the Florida Keys coral reef tract, and the more hopeful recovery of the “Lord of the Rocks” the Goliath Grouper. Despite poaching and pollution, this massive, curious fish is making an impressive comeback from near extinction. It’s essential for the ecosystem and inspiring for divers.