Weeks Three & Four
Well, in these last two weeks I have made some significant progress in my projects. For the EMP Advisor Tool, my supervisor thought it would …
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05 Jul
Uncle Bob in Bali
Uncle Bob in Bali
*Uncle Bob is a (semi)fictional character that does not believe in Climate Change or environmental initiatives. Dear Professor (who introduces MIIS IEP Students to Uncle Bob*), Being that it’s the 4th of July (actually the 5th now in Indonesia), I … Continue reading →
02 Jul
Socio-Economic Valuation: A way to protect and preserve a recreation, Ireland’s coastal economies, and coastal ecosystems
Socio-Economic Valuation: A way to protect and preserve a recreation, Ireland’s coastal economies, and coastal ecosystems
Is it commonly understood and recognized that sea angling in Ireland represents a significant fraction of the tourism industry via both domestic and foreign anglers. However, limited research has been done to estimate the value of sea angling in Ireland. It is vital that we determine the value of sea angling in Ireland for the […]
01 Jul
To Protect or Not to Protect, that is the Question
To Protect or Not to Protect, that is the Question
In my office for the past few weeks there has been a lot of talk about the (West Coast) great white sharks and the possible Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). From the perspective of my colleagues at Oceana and many other marine scientists, this subspecies of great whites […]
01 Jul
To All My Fellow Surfers
To All My Fellow Surfers
Bali’s waves are pretty nuts. The swell has been firing lately. The very first day I arrived I got a two-second barrel and the next day caught one of the longer rides of my life. I’ve gotten worked pretty badly … Continue reading →
29 Jun
A visit to Huacas de el Sol y La Luna
A visit to Huacas de el Sol y La Luna
This summer I’ve had the luck of working with Save the Waves Coalition through a fellowship from the Center for the Blue Economy. My fellowship is based in Peru and Chile assessing the economic value that surf tourism brings to the area. I am currently in Huanchaco, Peru. Huachaco is a small town that is […]
28 Jun
Sustainable catch themed Nightlife at Cal Academy? Free admission?! Free drinks tickets?!! SOLD.
Sustainable catch themed Nightlife at Cal Academy? Free admission?! Free drinks tickets?!! SOLD.
A few weeks ago (I know, I know… worst blogger ever) I had the awesome opportunity to attend California Academy of Sciences’ “Sustainable Catch” Nightlife with the FishWise crew. Now, for those of us Bay Area locals, Cal Academy Nightlife if a well known excuse to drink while walking through an indoor rainforest, a kick-ass aquarium, […]
27 Jun
The Introduction
The Introduction
Sorry for the delay in posts, the Internet is very slow everywhere I’ve been in Bali, so it is fairly difficult to get anything accomplished, except surfing, which is fairly easy to get accomplished. I am currently staying at a … Continue reading →
24 Jun
Gearing Up for the First Pacific Leatherback Sea Turtle Conservation Day!
Gearing Up for the First Pacific Leatherback Sea Turtle Conservation Day!
We’re already gearing up for this year’s first official Pacific Leatherback Sea Turtle Conservation Day on October 15! When Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1776 into law last year, he declared an official celebratory day for the Pacific leatherback sea turtle and made it the state’s marine reptile, in order to increase awareness and conservation of this endangered species. With […]
23 Jun
Week Two
Week Two
In Denmark it seems as if not only do students have summer vacation, but working professionals also take a leave of holiday. Almost the entire …
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