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.

9/25/22 9/25/22

Rising Tide #66 - Nancy Knowlton’s Ocean Optimism

9/11/22 9/11/22

Rising Tide #65 – Oysters in a Troubled Bay

8/29/22 8/29/22

Rising Tide #64 – Isabella Kirkland’s Art of Nature

8/15/22 8/15/22

Rising Tide #63 – Ocean Crime Buster Ian Ralby

7/31/22 7/31/22

Rising Tide #62 – The Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans

7/17/22 7/17/22

Rising Tide #61 – Carl Safina listens to the animals

7/4/22 7/4/22

Rising Tide #60 – In Depth with Farah Obaidullah

6/16/22 6/16/22

Rising Tide #59 – Going Deep with Explorer Don Walsh

5/30/22 5/30/22

Rising Tide #58 – Engineering Climate Restoration

5/16/22 5/16/22

Rising Tide #57 – Fabien Cousteau In Depth

5/1/22 5/1/22

Rising Tide #56 – A “Kelp Princess” dives into its recovery

4/17/22 4/17/22

Rising Tide #55 – Hilton Kelley’s Mission for Gulf Justice

4/4/22 4/4/22

Rising Tide #54 – Evolution and Devolution with Les Kaufman

3/20/22 3/20/22

Rising Tide #53 – A Wahine Surfs for Change

3/6/22 3/6/22

Rising Tide #52 – Kim Stanley Robinson’s Science and Fiction

2/20/22 2/20/22

Rising Tide #51 - Blue Frontier Turns 20

2/6/22 2/6/22

Rising Tide #50 The Scientist, Sunscreen and Dead Reefs

1/24/22 1/24/22

Rising Tide #49 - Maria Brown’s California Galapagos

1/11/22 1/11/22

Rising Tide #48 - Brian Tissot’s Life on the Edge

12/26/21 12/26/21

Rising Tide #47 – Still an Outlaw Ocean

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.

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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.