Thank You Ocean ReportThe 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.
Ways to Reduce Urban RunoffAugust 11th, 2008
For more information, visit: West Coast Governors’ Agreement on Ocean HealthJuly 29th, 2008Learn about this joint effort to protect and manage the vast marine resources shared by California, Oregon and Washington. Our guest is Brian Baird, Assistant Secretary of Ocean and Coastal Policy for the Resources Agency of California. For more information, visit
Reducing Urban RunoffJuly 21st, 2008
For more information, visit: Polluted Water Bodies of CaliforniaJuly 7th, 2008
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Sharks at the Farallon IslandsJune 16th, 2008
For more information, visit: Marine Protected AreasJune 2nd, 2008
For more information, visit: Observing Wildlife Along the CoastMay 19th, 2008
For more information, visit: California Marine Life Protection ActMay 5th, 2008
For more information, visit: Marine DebrisApril 21st, 2008
For more information, visit: Protecting Our OceanMarch 31st, 2008
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David Beckman, Director of NRDC’s Coastal Water Quality Project, says that urban runoff is the largest source of water pollution to California’s coast. On this program he shares some easy ways to lower the environmental impact of our existing homes. 
Low impact development is a way of protecting water resources by building in greenscape - trees and grasses and natural types of plantings - to absorb rainwater instead of discharging it onto city streets. This urban runoff has become the biggest source of water pollution in California and in the country. David Beckman, Director of NRDC’s Coastal Water Quality Project, discusses this environmentally and economically viable building option. 
The California Coastkeeper Alliance coordinates, supports and enhances the work of local California Waterkeepers in order to ensure that Californians enjoy clean water and a healthy coast. In this Thank You Ocean report, CCKA Executive Director Linda Sheehan talks about the Alliance’s Severely Polluted Water Bodies of California Interactive Map which is available on their website. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Wilson)
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 
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. 
Mary Jane Schramm, Media and Public Outreach Specialist for 
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. 
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.
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)
