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Rising Tide: The Ocean Podcast

Blue Frontier
Climate Change
NOAA
Marine Conservation
Ocean Conservation
Deep Sea Mining
Kelp Forests
Offshore Drilling
Coral Reefs
Aquaculture
Trump Administration
Sustainable Seafood
Marine Ecosystems
Fish
Peter Benchley Ocean Awards
Goliath Grouper
Biodiversity
Alaska
Mesoamerican Reef
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
Salmon

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, ... more

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In the latest episode of Rising Tide Ocean Podcast, Natasha Benjamin and Vicki Nichols talk with marathon swimmer Catherine Breed — a record-breaking endurance athlete, former U.S. National Team swimmer, and founder of Sea Dreamers. From world-record... more

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Exploring the Depths: An Investigative Dive on Ocean Conservation and Cultural Impact

In the latest episode of Rising Tide the Ocean Podcast David Helvarg and Vicki Nichols Goldstein have an engaging conversation with Paul Greenberg, author of the b... more

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Unraveling the Threads of Change: From Photography to Global Environmental Advocacy

Academy Award-winning director Louie Psihoyos returned to the Rising Tide Ocean Podcast for a conversation as wide-ranging and urgent as his films. Host David Helvar... more

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Exploring the Forgotten Frontlines of Our Ocean's Battle Against Climate Change

The tables turn on the latest episode of Rising Tide the Ocean Podcast as Blue Frontier’s Natasha Benjamin interviews Rising Tide co-host and author David Helvarg on his... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Greenberg
Author and educator, author of Four Fish and other works
Author; Safina Center (writer in residence)
Episode: Paul Greenberg on Fishing, Writing and Semiotics
Louie Psihoyos
Photojournalist and Academy Award-winning filmmaker
Oceanic Preservation Society
Episode: Louie Psihoyos on Dolphins, Plastics and More
Jamie Workman
Co-author of Sea Change; author, journalist, entrepreneur; founder of AquaShares
AquaShares; Sea Change (book)
Episode: Amanda Leland and James Workman ‘Sea Change’ in How We Fish
Amanda Leland
Executive Director of the Environmental Defense Fund
Environmental Defense Fund
Episode: Amanda Leland and James Workman ‘Sea Change’ in How We Fish
Angelo Villagomez
Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress
Center for American Progress
Episode: Angelo Villagomez vs. Trump’s Ocean Policies
Sachi Cunningham
Big Wave surf photographer and documentary producer
Los Angeles Times (former) / journalist
Episode: Sachi Cunningham Shoots Women Riding Giants
Mark Benjamin
Co-director of Fatal Watch
Brick City TV
Episode: Fatal Watch: Uncovering the Truth Behind Ocean Observer Murders
Katie Carpenter
Co-director of Fatal Watch
Freelance documentary filmmaker
Episode: Fatal Watch: Uncovering the Truth Behind Ocean Observer Murders
Erin Hudson
Director of the Seafood Watch program at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Episode: Can you Eat Seafood Sustainably? This Aquarium thinks so.

Hosts

David Helvarg
Co-host of Rising Tide: The Ocean Podcast
Vicki Nichols Goldstein
Co-host of Rising Tide: The Ocean Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Erin Torrey

    This podcast is great! David Helvarg is an engaging, thoughtful human being and allows space for all types of people to join in conversation about conservation on this podcast. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erintorrey
    United States5 years ago
  • Nice topics about the ocean

    I really like listening to this podcast and the info it shares with us. I only wish it were longer so I could enjoy it even more!

    Keep up the great work.

    Sincerely,

    Natalie Chronister

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    caikahu
    United States6 years ago
  • Amazing

    After listening to this podcast I feel like have have opened up my 3rd eye. The family contribution is great and very sweet.I never knew the wonders of the oceans and the horrible things going on! Keep up the good work David!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    risingtideluver!
    United States6 years ago

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Is often uplifting and hopeful about ocean restoration and policy action
Engaging host who values thoughtful, inclusive conversation
Guests bring diverse expertise, the content is informative and accessible
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Sachi Cunningham Shoots Women Riding Giants
Q: When can people see Big Wave Women, and what is the goal of that project?
The project is aiming for festival showings in the summer to fall, with potential streaming on major platforms; the aim is to illuminate pay equity, access, and the broader ocean-conservation narrative through documentary storytelling.
Sachi Cunningham Shoots Women Riding Giants
Q: How did you get into the big-wave world and focus on women surfers?
Her trajectory includes transitioning from English teaching and journalism into surf photography, shadowing established photographers in Japan, moving into Mavericks and Ocean Beach, and being inspired by women like Bianca Valenti, Paige Alms, Kayla Kennelly, and Andrea Muller to document their activism and sport.
Sachi Cunningham Shoots Women Riding Giants
Q: What was your first experience of the ocean?
Sachi describes growing up near Capistrano Beach, being drawn to the ocean from a young age, moving to California for opportunities, and eventually finding a path into water photography and big-wave work.
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Q: What policies or systemic changes would make the biggest difference in reducing non-point source waste?
Pushing for upstream changes like banning certain harmful products (e.g., filtered tobacco products) and enforcing producer responsibility to reduce packaging and shift to reusable materials would address waste before it enters waterways.
End the Year by Refusing Refuse
Q: How do you keep volunteers motivated when the problem of pollution can feel overwhelming?
Motivation comes from personal progress, community support, and seeing the visible difference weekly or monthly; focusing on what you can control, and recognizing that small actions compound into larger change, sustains long-term involvement.

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A thoughtful dive into ocean health, policy, and conservation with guests from diverse maritime fields. Episodes frequently explore wildlife biology, indigenous rights and river restoration, offshore wind labor, and marine policy—often weaving in climate impacts, conservation success stories, and practical actions. Noteworthy is how guests span researchers, nonprofit leaders, and storytellers who emphasize actionable outcomes, collaboration across sectors, and public engagement to advance ocean stewardship.

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