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Sea Change

WWNO & WRKF
Climate Change
Louisiana
Hurricane Katrina
Gulf Of Mexico
Liquefied Natural Gas
Gulf Coast
Sea Level Rise
Coastal Restoration
BP Oil Spill
Environmental Impact
Mississippi River
Deepwater Horizon
Deep Sea Mining
Environmental Justice
Louisiana Coast
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Louisiana State University
Fossil Fuel Industry
New Orleans
Infrastructure

Living on the coast means living on the front lines of a rapidly changing planet. And as climate change transforms our coasts, that will transform our world.

Every two weeks, we bring you stories that illuminate, inspire, and sometimes enrage, as we dive deep into the environmental issues facing coastal communities on the Gulf Coast and beyond. We have a lot to save, and we have a lot of solutions... more

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Throughout the Western history of conservation, protecting nature has often meant removing people. It's what happened during the creation of many of America's national parks. But what if protecting nature didn't have to mean displacing the people who... more

Neil McQueen learned to surf as a Texas teenager, and it changed his life – eventually pulling him away from a career as a plastics engineer and into the fight to save the very waters that shaped him. Thanks to the way ocean currents loop through the... more

In the Netherlands, water has always been both a threat and a triumph. A quarter of the country lies below sea level, and for centuries the Dutch have engineered their way to safety. It’s a place not unlike New Orleans: a delta shaped by risk, resili... more

This is part 3 of our three-part series about elements. And today is a biggie: carbon. When we hear about carbon, it's usually about its role in heating up the planet. And while that's an absolutely critical part of the story, the story of this most ... more

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Recent Guests

Geert Vlieger
Audio-documentarian featured in segment about Culatra
Independent producer / Culatra segment host
Episode: The Fight Over Culatra Island: When Nature Wins, Must People Lose?
Valentina Munoz
Marine biologist working on community-based ocean protection programs
NGO (Algarve region)
Episode: The Fight Over Culatra Island: When Nature Wins, Must People Lose?
Nicolas Blank
Marine biologist, colleague of Valentina at the Ria Formosa project
NGO / research group
Episode: The Fight Over Culatra Island: When Nature Wins, Must People Lose?
Sylvia Padinha
Oyster farmer and community leader on Culatra
Association of Residents of Culatra Island
Episode: The Fight Over Culatra Island: When Nature Wins, Must People Lose?
Paula Martins
Employee of the Natural Park, early advocate for coexistence
Ria Formosa Natural Park
Episode: The Fight Over Culatra Island: When Nature Wins, Must People Lose?
Cláudio Sousa
Researcher and advisor on water and landscape ecosystems
Academic/NGO partnership
Episode: The Fight Over Culatra Island: When Nature Wins, Must People Lose?
Neil McQueen
Surfer and environmental activist
Coastal Bend Surfrider Foundation (chapter leader)
Episode: Surfing in a Plastic Sea
Tracy Metz
Dutch-American journalist and author on the Dutch relationship with water
Journalist (author)
Episode: From Foe to Friend: The Dutch Rethink Their War Against the Sea
Rutger de Graaf
Engineer at Blue 21 designing floating cities
Blue 21
Episode: From Foe to Friend: The Dutch Rethink Their War Against the Sea

Host

Carlyle Calhoun
Host of Sea Change; Executive Producer; journalist focused on coastal environments and policy; based in New Orleans.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 167 ratings
  • love the podcast

    This podcast combines three of my favorites things, food, coasts, and environmental reporting. Thank you for producing this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christopher Harrod
    United Statesa year ago
  • Lovely Listen

    Really lovely listen with great stories and insight. As a coastal person, it’s nice hearing about similar issues on other coasts and becoming more informed about the different, yet largely similar, environmental changes affecting creatures and populations inhabiting the surrounding areas. Thank you Sea Change!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ekacostae
    United Statesa year ago
  • So well done

    After hearing the fertilizer episode I had to leave a review. So often things are described as “complex” and yet they often are just not understood. I feel like I have a much greater understanding of the impact of what is happening. Thank you for your reporting. It’s valuable. Keep it up.!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VeloSaint
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent. This affects all of us and should be more widely known.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    marynync
    2 years ago
  • Agents of change

    This storytelling format is a values-driven look at where science is failing to build the future we need. By talking about what’s happening to our coasts and the communities dealing with coastal effects, we can sense the human dimension of the coastal management and applied science.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wildmonster
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Audience reviews highlight thoughtful, in-depth coastal reporting and accessible explanations of complex science.
Fans value the mix of investigative journalism with practical restoration and community voices.
Listeners appreciate on-the-ground, place-based storytelling that connects policy to everyday life on the coast.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#126
United States/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#104
Canada/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#82
Italy/Science/Nature
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#103
Australia/Science/Nature
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#116
Germany/Science/Nature
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#3
Singapore/Science/Nature

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

From Foe to Friend: The Dutch Rethink Their War Against the Sea
Q: What is the core threat to the Dutch relationship with water as climate change progresses?
The risk is that the once-dominant engineering approach may need to yield to living with water, with more flexible, adaptive solutions as sea levels rise and weather events intensify.
It's All Elementary: Part 3 – Carbon
Q: You write about the beginning of the steam engine and industrial revolution, and how this was really a truly pivotal moment in human history that is still playing out. Take us back to that big turning point and why it's so important.
Humans were powered by carbon and, with the steam engine, could substitute labor with energy from fossil fuels, dramatically expanding growth and transforming societies, while also introducing environmental and social tradeoffs.
Losing Paradise
Q: What happened with House Bill 391 at the Louisiana Capitol?
The bill aimed to clarify public access to navigable waters but was defeated after strong opposition from landowners and oil companies, leaving the status quo and ambiguity intact.
Losing Paradise
Q: Why is public access to navigable waters such a contentious issue in Louisiana?
Because ownership of land that becomes water is disputed: landowners claim private rights over submerged land and minerals, while the state asserts public ownership of navigable waters and their beds, creating a legal and political battleground that is reinforced by economic interests in oil and gas.
Catching the Codfather
Q: Can you tell me about how you did ultimately get arrested?
The narrative explains how Rafael's business practices, including falsified documents and a cash-heavy operation, drew the attention of multiple federal agencies. Undercover agents posed as buyers, gathering evidence while Rafael explained his methods, which ultimately led to charges and his arrest as investigators pieced together the full extent of the operation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sea Change

What is Sea Change about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show covers coastal environmental issues, with a steady focus on the Gulf Coast and other waterfront regions. Episodes commonly explore how policy, industry, and science intersect around topics like plastic pollution, water management, coastal restoration, fisheries, and offshore energy. Reportage often blends personal narratives from local communities with expert insights from scientists, engineers, and lawyers, highlighting practical impacts on livelihoods, ecosystems, and public access. A standout strength is its place-based storytelling: on-the-ground reporting, clear explanations of complex science, and a willingness to interrogate policy trade-offs, industry dynamics, and restoration efforts. The format often pairs investigative ... more

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1. Geert Vlieger
2. Valentina Munoz
3. Nicolas Blank
4. Sylvia Padinha
5. Paula Martins
6. Cláudio Sousa
7. Neil McQueen
8. Tracy Metz

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