Moir's Environmental Dialogues, Ocean River Shields of Achilles

With the knowledge of Carson and the courage of Achilles, individuals are steadfastly going the distance to defend wildlife and ecosystems from assaults of environmental degradations and destructions. Join environmental studies scientist Dr. Rob Moir for lively dialogue and revealing narrative inquiry into how individuals are overcoming the obstacles turning forlorn hope into effective actions for oceans, rivers, watersheds, wildlife and ecosystems. Discover how listening to individuals, thinking locally, and acting in concert with others, you can act to save ecosystems. Act to bring about a greener and blue Planet Earth. Moir’s Environmental Dialogues is broadcast live every Wednesday at 9 AM Pacific Time on The Green Talk Network. For free iTunes podcast search "Moir's."

55. Atlantic Menhaden Overfished and a New Documentary Film: Shored Up

Rob talks with Jud Crawford, Ph.D. of the Pew Environment Group about a plankton-eating fish that is forage food for fish, birds and marine mammals. The Atlantic menhaden have been called the most valuable fish in the sea. We don’t eat ‘em but use menhaden to bait lobster and tastier fish, also fertilizer and pet food. The ecology of menhaden is described and a new initiative by to restore menhaden by increasing the number left in the ocean and for finally taking into account the needs of menhaden predators. Listen in on your computer or as in iTunes podcast for how you can help stay the course for more menhaden in the sea and more food for ocean wildlife.

Ben Kalina introduces his new documentary film, Shored UP. Ben experiences life on a barrier beach by spending a hurricane on Long Beach Island, NJ when all have left except for rescue personnel. Hear also accounts of beach life on Long Beach New York where surfers arrive be subway.

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