Blue Latitudes: Uncovering the Ocean's Secrets for a Sustainable Future

In this episode, we explore the profound interconnections between land and sea with legendary marine scientist Sylvia Earle. Discover how our understanding of the ocean has evolved, the critical role it plays in Earth's climate and chemistry, and the urgent need for conservation. Join us as we unveil the mysteries of the ocean and the vital importance of protecting our planet's life support system. Support the Podcast via PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url We also feature an excerpt of the documentary about Blue Latitudes Foundation’s expedition to the SeaVentures Dive Rig off the island of Mabul in Malaysia. The interest was to research, document, and explore the ecological, economic and social implications of repurposing an oil and gas structure as an ecotourism dive resort. The documentary was produced along with Matador Network. For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio Sources: Sylvia Earle TED Talk excerpt 2009: https://youtu.be/43DuLcBFxoY Chumash of Santa Barbara County songs: https://www.chumashmedicinewoman.com/stories-songs/ Sylvia Earle talk courtesy of Rivian South Coast Theater, Laguna Beach. “Rigs to Reefs: Transecting Borneo,” featuring Amber Sparks and Emily Hazelwood, Directed by Scott Sporleder from Matador Network. https://youtu.be/J0IG8R6ymrI?si=dDmcDekHowUeV4Fn Sylvia Earle PhD is President and Chairman of Mission Blue and The Sylvia Earle Alliance [https://missionblue.org/]. She is a National Geographic Society Explorer in Residence, and is called Her Deepness by the New Yorker and the New York Times, Living Legend by the Library of Congress, and first Hero for the Planet by Time Magazine. She is an oceanographer, explorer, author and lecturer with experience as a field research scientist, government official, and director for several corporate and non-profit organizations. Amber Sparks, Co-President of Blue Latitudes Foundation [https://www.bluelatitudesfoundation.org/], is a marine biologist, educator, and entrepreneur. She has a B.A. in Marine Science from UC Berkeley and a M.A.S in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation from Scripps Institution of Oceanography. In 2018 Amber and Emily were recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the energy sector for their work developing sustainable, creative, and cost-effective solutions for the environmental issues that surround the offshore energy industry. Emily Hazelwood, Co-President of Blue Latitudes Foundation, is a marine conservation biologist, offshore energy consultant, and entrepreneur. She has a B.A. in Environmental Science from Connecticut College and an M.A.S degree in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation from Scripps Institution of Oceanography. As a leader and explorer, Emily is committed to elevating the scientific understanding of our oceans in communities worldwide and she volunteers her time as a science educator at schools across the country. Jack Eidt is an urban planner, environmental journalist, and climate organizer, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He writes a column on PBS SoCal called High & Dry [https://www.pbssocal.org/people/high-dry]. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Host: Jack Eidt Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 269 Photo credit: Amber Sparks