A Serendipitous Conversation with a Seabird Biologist

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Message in a Bottle: Ocean Dispatches from a Seabird Biologist book

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On the Season 2 debut of Lost Cultures: Living Legacies , we travel to Bermuda, an Atlantic island whose history spans centuries and continents. Once uninhabited, Bermuda became a vital stop in transatlantic trade, a maritime stronghold, and a cultural crossroads shaped by African, European, Caribbean, and Native American influences. Guests Dr. Kristy Warren and Dr. Edward Harris trace its transformation from an uninhabited island to a strategic outpost shaped by shipwrecks, colonization, the transatlantic slave trade, and the rise and fall of empires. Plus, former Director of Tourism Gary Phillips shares the story of the Gombey tradition, a vibrant performance art rooted in resistance, migration, and cultural fusion. Together, they reveal how Bermuda’s layered past continues to shape its people, culture, and identity today. You can also find us online at ⁠travelandleisure.com/lostcultures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Michael is currently off on another ocean adventure collaborating again with Memorial University. Through this project he had the opportunity to interview accomplished Seabird biologist Holly Hogan, discussing her book Message in a Bottle: Ocean Dispatches from a Seabird Biologist. This never-before-heard interview was so good, that Michael just had to share it with you.

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A Serendipitous Conversation with a Seabird Biologist

In Over My Head

published about a year ago

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Message in a Bottle: Ocean Dispatches from a Seabird Biologist book

91 episodes

#Science #Geology #Michael Bartz #Tiny Living #Green #Carbon Footprint #Downsized #Minimalist #Climate Change #Podcasting Education #Environmental #Tiny House #Save A Planet

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Returning to Myrnam 14:43

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An Indispensable Conversation About Plastic & Art 31:42

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The Oldman Watershed Part 1: The Basics 37:34

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How is the Oldman watershed unique, why it is ecologically important, and how has our climate been changing in Alberta over the decades? In this episode, Michael explores some of the basics around the Oldman watershed, water security and climate adaptation. Featured Guests: Shannon Frank - Executive Director: Oldman Watershed Council Stefan Kienzle - Professor Emeritus: University of Lethbridge…

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The Oldman Watershed Part 2: Riparian Areas & Lakes 41:39

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What is a riparian area and what role does it play in climate adaptation? How are lakes impacted by climate change? In this episode, Michael explores why riparian areas and lakes are important to the Oldman watershed. Featured Guests: Norine Ambrose - Executive Director: Cows & Fish Bradley Peter - Executive Director: Alberta Lake Management Society…

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The Oldman Watershed Part 3: Land Management & Fish 41:25

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What role does land management play in maintaining a healthy watershed? How are fish species affected by a changing climate and our various land uses? In this episode, Michael has some conversations about conservation in the Oldman watershed. Featured Guests: Philip Meintzer & Devon Earl - Conservation Specialists: Alberta Wilderness Association Lorne Fitch - Professional Biologist Jim Rennie - Angler & Citizen Scientist…

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The Oldman Watershed Part 4: Business Owners 34:38

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How are businesses affected by concerns around water security in the Oldman Watershed? In this episode, Michael talks with three business owners who rely on water for their livelihood. He explores why water matters to them and how they plan to adapt to a changing climate. Featured Guests: Jim Lynch-Staunton - Rancher: Antelope Butte Ranch Dwight Perry - Farmer Kelti Baird - Co-Founder & Managing Owner: Theoretically Brewing Co.…

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The Oldman Watershed Part 5: Looking Back 41:08

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The Oldman Watershed Part 6: Looking Forward 29:58

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How is the City of Lethbridge planning to adapt to water security concerns in our changing climate and what can you do to have an impact? In this episode, Michael explores the future of water and climate adaptation in Lethbridge. He gets a tour of the water treatment plant, learns about the city’s climate adaptation strategy and gets some advice from past guests on what you can do to get involved. Featured Guests: Doug Kaupp - General Manager of Water and Wastewater: City of Lethbridge Raene Barber - Sustainability Engineer: City of Lethbridge Shannon Frank - Executive Director: Oldman Watershed Council Cliff Wallis - Director: Alberta Wilderness Association & Past President: Friends of the Oldman River…

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Remembering Alberta Parks: Establishing the Parks 42:59

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Remembering Alberta Parks: Ice Age Geology 36:32

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