June 16th, 2008

Sharks at the Farallon Islands [2:00m]:
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The Farallon Islands off the coast of San Francisco are a haven for seals, seal lions, seabirds and sharks. Mary Jane Schramm, Media and Public Outreach Specialist for Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, shares the natural history of the sharks that inhabit this area and their important role in this ecosystem. (Photo courtesy of Scot Anderson)
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June 2nd, 2008

Marine Protected Areas [3:43m]:
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The creation of a network of Marine Protected Areas along the coast of California is in progress. Melissa Miller-Hensen, Program Manager for the California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative, explains what’s involved in designing MPAs and gives a status report on the implementation process. (Photo credit: Matt Meier, www.matthewmeierphoto.com)
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May 19th, 2008

Observing Wildlife Along the Coast [3:41m]:
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Mary Jane Schramm, Media and Public Outreach Specialist for Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, suggests ways to respectfully observe the natural behaviors of harbor seals and their pups along our beaches. She also shares tips for ways to enjoy coastal lands with our dogs without impacting the wildlife. (Photo courtesy of Jamie Hall)
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May 5th, 2008

California Marine Life Protection Act [3:41m]:
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This important tool for managing and conserving marine life and habitat in California is explained by our guest Melissa Miller-Hensen, Program Manager for the California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative. (Photo courtesy of the Marine Life Protection Act Initiative)
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April 21st, 2008

Marine Debris [4:05m]:
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The issue of marine debris is an extremely important and troubling problem in our ocean. Our guest Greg Helms, the Santa Barbara Field Office Coordinator for the Ocean Conservancy, explains.
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Tags: conservation, marine, ocean, plastics, pollution, trash
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March 31st, 2008

Protecting Our Ocean [2:31m]:
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No matter where we live we are all connected to the ocean. Greg Helms, the Santa Barbara Field Office Coordinator for the Ocean Conservancy, suggests ways for all of us to be part of ocean conservation (photo courtesy of Surfrider Foundation, South OC)
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Tags: beach cleanup, creeks, trash
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March 13th, 2008

Introducing the Thank You Ocean Report [3:18m]:
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This new program is designed to give people commonsense ideas that will benefit the ocean and coastal environments. Our guest is Brian Baird, Assistant Secretary of Ocean and Coastal Policy for the Resources Agency of California.
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