11 episodes
Beyond the Pier Bay Academy: Division of BayEcotairum
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Welcome to Aquarium of the Bay's first podcast!
By listening to Beyond the Pier you're supporting our local non-profit with a mission to protect, restore, and inspire conservation of the San Francisco Bay and it's watershed! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthepier/support
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The Kanaloa Octopus Farm
In the 11th episode of Beyond the Pier, Education Manager Danielle sits down with Jenna-a marine scientist at the Kanaloa Octopus Farm in Kona, Hawaii!
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The Future of Museums, Zoos, and Aquariums with CEO of Aquarium of the Bay
Manny from Welcome to Manny's sits down with Aquarium of the Bay President & CEO George Jacob to discuss the future of Museums, Zoos, and Aquariums!
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Episode 9: Leopard Sharks
Leopard Sharks are the most common shark in the San Francisco Bay and are one of the most beautiful species as well! These sharks can grow up to 6ft in length and are year-round residents of the San Francisco Bay. In this episode, we interview the founder of Shark Angels, Julie Andersen, to discuss everything from food webs to apex predators. We also discuss shark intellect and debunk the perception of sharks as "man-eating monsters", historically pushed by Hollywood and media. Let's dive in!
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Episode 8: Pacific Spiny Lumpsuckers
Pacific Spiny Lumpsuckers are some of the most adorable, photogenic little creatures that we have here at the Aquarium! In this episode of Beyond the Pier, intern Emily sits down with Biologist Meghan to discuss the lumpsucker breeding program we have here at the Aquarium, as well as a boat load of fun facts about what they eat, where they are found in the wild, and much more.
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Episode 7: Sea Anemones
In this episode of Beyond the Pier, podcast intern Emily sits down with Friends of Fitzgerald Marine Reserve VP's Thomas Ciotti & Karen Kalumuck to discuss sea anemones! Let's dive in to find out where we can find them, what they eat, and how the different species are reacting to human induced climate change.
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Episode 6: Pacific Rock Fish
Have you ever eaten a local, sustainably sourced, fish taco? Chances are, you were eating rock fish! While Pacific Rock Fish populations were once in trouble, because of necessary mitigation measures, this group of species is now sustainably fished off of the pacific coast! On this episode of Beyond the Pier, intern Emily sits down with former NOAA fisheries observer, and current aquarium Biologist Andrew Wolf to get a better understanding of the history of these species.
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