The Scuba Educational Alliance Ocean Podcast

Jeff Cinciripino
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Creating a new generation of ocean stewards.

  1. OCT 9

    28. Can REUSE be a solution to plastic pollution?

    Plastic pollution is yet another critical peril impacting the oceans around the world. To solve this problem it is going to take a concentrated effort to implement solutions that stop the production of more plastic, improve recycling and disposal efforts and implement solutions that allow for reuse of items to replace the single-use plastic items that are so prolific. Recently, Senator Jeff Merkley from Oregon introduced a bill - REUSE Act of 2025. REUSE stands for Research for Environmental Use and Sustainable Economies. The bill authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency to prepare a report on reuse and refill systems. Given the current disfunction with the legislative process, there is little hope that this bill will move forward. We need legislation like the Farewell to Foam Act 2025, or the REUSE Act of 2025 and implementation of the National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution to be set in motion. It might be worth asking those who are asking for your vote where they stand or do they think climate change, and the plastic pollution problem are con jobs.

    13 min

  2. SEP 25

    27. Is Climate Change Really a Con Job? I Think Not!

    Recently, President Trump addressed the United Nations where he told the world that climate change is a greatest con job. He also said that this was being predicted by stupid people. I disagree. There is detailed scientific data that paints the picture that the planet's climate is changing. Recently the American Meteorological Society released their State of the Climate 2024 and provides the evidence that the world is heating up. The report tells us that the oceans are getting warmer and records continue to fall when it comes to the heat.  When NASA was actively engaged in climate study (they recently pulled back), they reported on how climate change was impacting the ocean. Here is their assessment. The ocean is warming  Sea levels are rising  The ocean is getting a little greener  Ocean warming is altering hurricanes  Ocean acidification and heating are altering marine ecosystems  Sea ice is thinning and shrinking Ocean circulations may be changing NO! Climate change is NOT a con job. It is happening and happening fast. We need to face the facts and implement the needed changes.

    14 min

  3. SEP 11

    26. Let’s Talk About Plastic, Power and Profit

    The Plastic Pollution Coalition reported some disappointing results from the UN's Intergovernmental Negotiating Committees recent meeting in Geneva - August 5 to 15, 2025. The meetings were riddled with distraction and delay tactics from the fossil fuel industry and plastic friendly countries. How big are the lobbying efforts. Greenpeace's report - Plastic, Profit and Power - How petrochemical companies are derailing the global plastic treaty outlines just how this is happening. Dow, ExxonMobil, BASF, Chevron, Phillips, Shell, SABIC and INEOS are all sending lobbyist to the meetings. There were 220 lobbyist. That is the single largest delegation at the conference. These lobbyist playbook is one of delay, distract, discredit and dominate. Greenpeace's recommendations: Ban fossil fuel and petrochemical lobbyist from plastic treaty negotiations and future conference on plastic Embed a strong conflict of interest policy in the treaty Ensure meaningful public and scientific participation ================================================================= Sea State looks at REEF Discover the Sea Photo Contest -  www.REEF.org/photocontest DAN's Alert Diver Q3 2025 Edition Historical Diving Society's Journal of Diving History Q3 Edition Women Divers Hall of Fame Scholarship and Grant Applications now open Meet Mobila Yarea Drones, Right Whales and Orcas

    19 min

  4. AUG 28

    25. What if we had a sustainable ocean economy?

    In this episode I take a look at a blue paper published by the Ocean Panel on the impacts to the worldwide workforce if we take action and create a sustainable ocean economy versus not doing anything to help preserve the ocean. Currently, the worldwide workforce tied to the ocean economy is about 133 million. If we pursue sustainable practices that number could rise by 51 million more workers by 2050. If we do nothing they estimate that the number will drop by 40 million. A sustainable ocean economy requires governments, the private sector, financial institutions, educational institutions and civil society organizations to work in concert to achieve the needed results. The main factors that need to be addresses are Climate change Adoption of sustainable practices Emerging and innovative industry sectors Investment and access to finance Changing demand for ocean-based goods and services Changing demand for energy Sea State looks at Sea Star die off mystery solved An orange nurse shark Argentinians are watching the sea floor NASA changes direction on monitoring climate change MarineLab to take over Jules Undersea Lodge in Key Largo Yes - Beach clean ups do work

    19 min

  5. AUG 14

    24. Rewriting our National Climate Assessment!

    The US Energy Secretary recently announced that they are reassessing, or essentially rewriting the 2023 congressionally mandated National Climate Assessment (NCA) report. Apparently, the assessment isn't inline with the current administrations thinking regardless of the scientific data backing the assessment. The Department of Energy has taken down the website hosting the NCA. While the Energy Secretary wants to unleash American energy dominance, it appears that this primarily means through fossil fuel and not necessarily innovative solutions. Solar power however is on the rise and is now becoming cost effective to build and maintain and also it is scaling fast. Two top solar power states include California and Texas - two states on very different sides of political aisle. Sea State looks at Human Factors in Diving Essentials 2025 DAN's Annual Diving Report 2021 Earthquakes and whale strandings The SHARKED Act of 2025 Oyster shell recycling in CT Amazon's plastic reduction

    20 min

  6. JUL 31

    23. What’s up with Shark Week and What’s Going on at the EPA???

    Shark Week 2025 featured a new show "Dancing with Sharks" Now this show is billed as an underwater dance competition between experienced scuba divers and their shark partners. They performed moves like Hammerhead Hoedown and Tiger Trot. Has Shark Week jumped the shark? The Environmental Protection Agency is pushing to remove the "endangerment finding" for pollutants resulting from the burning of fossil fuels. By removing this status, regulations under the Clean Air Act would essentially be lifted. Is that a good thing? I think not. ================================================================ Sea State looks at Sherwoods new Forge fin Garmin Descent S1 Smart Buoy Ocean Exploration Trust finds a Japanese WWII wreck Congressman Begich from Alaska wants to rewrite the Marine Mammal Protection Act Dolphin strike off Nags Head, North Carolina The Great Lakes are getting warmer

    18 min

  7. JUL 17

    22. The Future of Diving

    The future of scuba diving is not with our current generation of scuba divers; the future of diving is with the next generation of scuba divers - specifically the Gen Z, Millennials and younger generations. They could be ready to become the future but is the diving industry ready for them. There are challenges including Access Exposure Affordability Breaking down the financial barriers is needed to overcome the high entry cost. Once certified, how do we keep this new generation of divers engaged. All stakeholders in the scuba diving industry need to coordinate efforts to meet these younger generation where they are - not where the industry is today. ================================================================ Sea State discusses Plastic Free July Plastic bag bans effectiveness Crossbreeding corals to combat warming HEAD Group officially acquires Aqualung Beneath the Sea Show changes ROAK Media announce East Cost Scuba Show in Atlantic City, NJ

    18 min

  8. JUL 3

    21. Becoming a Dive Pirate

    The Dive Pirates Foundation is an organization dedicated to enabling individuals with physical disabilities enjoy the underwater world through scuba diving. Their motto is "We no longer see disabilities, we see possibilities". Each year, Dive Pirates runs a dive trip for adaptive divers, their buddies and volunteers. This year, I decided to volunteer, observe, learn and be part of the team. While on the trip, I was able to complete my training and certification as an SDI Scubility Adaptive Dive Buddy. As a Dive Pirate I am now part of another family in the diving community.

    15 min
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