What it is
Speak Up for the Blue is a podcast hosted by Krista Eide, featuring long-form interviews with marine scientists, conservationists, underwater photographers, ocean advocates, and policy experts. Episodes cover topics from coral genetics and whale communication to MPA policy and ocean entrepreneurship. The format is conversational and in-depth, typically running 45-75 minutes per episode, and the show has been running since 2018 with over 200 episodes.
Why we picked this
Most ocean media is visual (documentaries, photos), which limits depth. This podcast fills a unique niche: substantive, extended conversations with people doing ocean conservation work. Guests include researchers who rarely appear in mainstream media, providing insights you will not find in documentaries or news articles. The back catalogue is a comprehensive oral history of modern ocean conservation.
Key takeaways
- Over 200 episodes featuring marine scientists, conservationists, and ocean entrepreneurs, covering topics rarely explored in mainstream media.
- Notable episodes include interviews with deep-sea researchers at MBARI, coral geneticists developing heat-resistant strains, and founders of ocean tech startups.
- Available on all major podcast platforms, making ocean science accessible during commutes, workouts, and daily routines.