The Thank You Ocean Report focuses on interesting and exciting California ocean topics such as marine mammals, the latest news on ocean health, timely ocean issues and fascinating ocean facts. Stories feature interviews with ocean experts, explorers, scientists, conservationists, government and business leaders. Listeners learn about ocean activities and recreation, surfing, fishing, boating, and the many ways we all can thank the ocean through conservation and stewardship.
June 29th, 2009

Sustainable Seafood: Sushi:
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Today’s guest, Casson Trenor, author of “Sustainable Sushi: A Guide to Saving the Oceans One Bite at a Time,” specializes in sushi and he is dedicated to transforming the American sushi complex into a sustainable industry.
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Tags: seafood watch, sustainable fishing
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June 15th, 2009

West Coast Governors’ Agreement on Ocean Health Update:
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The West Coast Governors’ Agreement on Ocean Health includes a 26-point action plan which was released in July of 2008. California’s Secretary for Natural Resources Mike Chrisman gives us an update on what’s been accomplished since then. (Photo courtesy of the Governor’s Office)
Tags: governance, ocean protection
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June 1st, 2009

Ocean Protection Council:
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The mission of the Ocean Protection Council is to insure that California maintains healthy, resilient, and productive ocean and coastal ecosystems for the benefit of current and future generations. Learn more about the OPC from California Secretary for Natural Resources Mike Chrisman. (Photo courtesy of Valerie Termini/Ocean Protection Council)
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Tags: governance, ocean protection, trash
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May 18th, 2009

World Ocean Day: June 8, 2009:
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One Ocean, One Climate, One Future is the theme of this year’s World Ocean Day. Our guest is Bill Mott, Director of The Ocean Project.
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May 4th, 2009

Thank You Ocean Report: A Retrospective [2:47m]:
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This report covers some of the big issues that we’ve covered on the Thank You Ocean Report over the past year. If you have topics that you would like us to report on, send them to info@thankyouocean.org. We’d love to hear from you!

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April 20th, 2009

Killer Whales [4:35m]:
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On this Thank You Ocean Report, our guest Jean-Michel Cousteau of Ocean Adventures talks about killer whales, the most complex marine species on the planet and our counterparts in the sea. On April 22, 2009 PBS will be airing “Call of the Killer Whale,” which was produced by Jean-Michel Cousteau. (Photo courtesy of Michael Richlen, NOAA Fisheries)
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April 4th, 2009


Beluga Whales [6:04m]:
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PBS will be airing “Sea Ghosts,” a documentary about beluga whales, on April 8. Producer Jean-Michel Cousteau of Ocean Adventures talks about the program on this Thank You Ocean Report. (You can watch the video interview with Jean-Michel Cousteau by clicking on this link)
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March 30th, 2009

Renewable Energy from Offshore (2 of 2) [3:55m]:
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This is part 2 of a two-part series about the energy potential from windfarms and the energy captured from waves and ocean current. Our guest is Dr. Walter Cruickshank, Acting Director of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Minerals Management Service. (Photo courtesy of John D. Romero/U.S. Department of the Interior)
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March 16th, 2009

Renewable Energy from Offshore (1 of 2) [3:03m]:
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This is part 1 of a two-part series about the energy potential from windfarms and the energy captured from waves and ocean current. Our guest is Dr. Walter Cruickshank, Acting Director of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Minerals Management Service. (Photo of wave energy converter courtesy of Pelamis Wave Power Ltd.)
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March 2nd, 2009

TOPP - Tagging Of Pacific Predators [4:13m]:
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Scientists are now able to look beneath the surface of the ocean with the latest electronic tagging technology. Learn more about TOPP from Shana Miller, Policy Coordinator for the Tag-A-Giant Foundation. (Photo of tagged Laysan albatross; (c)Michelle Kappes, courtesy of TOPP)
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