Rising Tide: The Ocean Podcast
For over seven years Rising Tide has been a refreshing, irreverent dive into the lives, work, and explorations of today’s leading and diverse ocean voices.
Each half-hour episode co-hosted by David Helvarg of Blue Frontier and Vicki Nichols Goldstein of the Inland Ocean Coalition sails through lively discussions with our guests about marine life, culture, and critical issues affecting our rapidly changing seas. Informative, enlightening, and often humorous it is an invaluable resource for anyone passionate about understanding, enjoying, and protecting our salty blue world.
Jan Freiwald puts People in Kelp & Coral
In the latest episode of Rising Tide David and Blue Frontier’s Natasha Benjamin talk with Reef Check Executive Director Jan Freiwald. For 30 years his organization has been developing citizen science projects to survey and protect both coral reefs and kelp forests around the world. Jan, who studied marine biology in Germany before moving on to complete his PhD on Marine Protected Areas in California talks with us about the differences between coral and kelp, the threats they both face from a warming ocean, how they’re growing their pool of volunteers through training young people who might not otherwise have access to scuba diving and how El Nino and the next marine heatwave might impact kelp forests (and corals) and how people will respond. So, dive in with us on this latest and highly informative Rising Tide the Ocean Podcast.
Additional Resources
Reef Check — Saving reefs worldwide & empowering people to save our reefs and oceans. Let’s work together to create a sustainable future through education, research, and conservation.
The Salty Rising Tide Crew
At the heart of our remarkable Blue Frontier community are some people helping turn the tide. Our team members are multi-talented individuals & activists who have a genuine love for the ocean and intimate connection with the issues that threaten it’s health and with that the health of the planet.
David Helvarg
Host & Executive Director
Author and Executive Director of Blue Frontier, an ocean policy group, and co-host of the Rising Tide Ocean Podcast (and radio show).
Natasha Benjamin
Co-Host & Producer
Natasha has almost 20 years’ experience working in marine science and policy and a strong dedication for ocean conservation.
Vicki Nichols Goldstein
Inland Ocean Coalition
Co-Host
Founder of the Inland Ocean Coalition, and for 10 years served as Executive Director, and a lifelong ocean advocate.
Holden Hardcastle
Fluid Studios
Producer
Bringing people together through events, developing dynamic brands to change the world, and inspiring teams that yield inspirational results.
Charles Landon
Podcast Editor
A photojournalist who worked for 40 years at the CBS affiliate in San Diego. He has won numerous Emmy, Golden Mikes and a National Press Photographer award.
Nick Paz
Media Coordinator
Nick is an oceanography graduate from Cal Maritime with a passion for environmental stewardship, equitable outdoor access, and creating and fostering inclusive ocean communities.