Researcher Tobias Schultz of Sustainable Surf discusses the environmental impact of the surfing lifestyle and Beth Werner reveals her genetic identity.

Episode from 7/18/12 -

- Explore Six Rivers paddlers are finishing up their journey this Sunday.

- Juvenile Brown Pelicans and fish oil

- Brent Whitner from Humboldt Waste Management Authority updates us on the Single-use plastic bag ban in Humboldt

The National Weather Service is shedding arcane ocean-forecasting terminology for clearer, more useful nomenclature in its daily reports. Will mariners abide by the new changes? NWS' Troy Niccolini explains.

Today Delia and I talked with Suzie Fortner, Education Manager for Friends of the Dunes about their Get Outside Gear Sale this Saturday at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center.

Coastal Currents-Kayak Gray Whale tours

Coastal Currents Ocean Night with HSU Marine Science

So these ultra-high tides we're seeing this week are a glimpse into sea-level rise, which looks like a total pain in the ass financially and environmentally.

A plan is emerging to build an on-shore seafood ranch on the Samoa peninsula that aims to create jobs, take the pressure off our native fisheries, remove greenhouse gas from the air, and grow some vegetables. This is a real thing, and it's moving forward.

The movie "Ikkatsu" follows three kayakers traveling the roadless coast of the Olympic Peninsula, documenting the debris from the tsunami as it washes ashore on remote Northwest beaches.

Kayaker/moviemaker Ken Cambpell talks about his journey. More info: http://khum.com/2012/dec/5/coastal-currents-tsunami-debris-exploration/

Guest host Jennifer Savage and NEC's Dan Ehresman discuss coastal cleanup efforts, Underwater Parks day, King Tides, and when, if ever, it's appropriate to use social media for environmental purposes.