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  • Entry 14: Indigenous Knowledge and Arctic Policy with Henry Huntington
    2021/04/05

    In this episode of From the Field, Henry Huntington, an independent researcher and Arctic Science Director at Ocean Conservancy, explains how the combination of traditional knowledge and scientific knowledge regarding the ecology of marine mammals, use of sea ice and climate change can accurately and effectively influence policy. He further explains how indigenous knowledge must be accepted within in the scientific community and Indigenous Peoples must be credited for their long lineage of knowledge and work in the Arctic.

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    37 分
  • Entry 13: How Living Shorelines Mitigate Storm Damage and Coastal Erosion with Rachel Gittman
    2021/03/29

    Int this episode of From the Field, Dr. Rachel Gittman, a coastal ecologist and assistant professor at East Caroline University, explains how living shorelines like marshes and mangroves can lead to shoreline stabilization which prevents serious damage from natural disasters. 

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    35 分
  • Entry 12: Paper Based DNA Kit Identifies Rare and Elusive Species with Natalie Schmitt
    2021/03/22

    In this episode of From the Field, Dr. Natalie Schmitt, a conservation genetic scientist and documentary film presenter, discusses her journey of developing a paper based DNA kit which can identify rare and elusive species while out in the field, yielding immediate results. Her revolutionary kit could change the way scientists work in the field and assist in protecting endangered species that succumb to illegal wildlife trade. 

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    32 分
  • Entry 11: Understanding the Effects of Climate Change on Polar Bears with Andrew Derocher
    2021/03/15

    In this episode of From the Field, guest Andrew Derocher, ecologist and a professor of biology at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, discusses how the changes in sea ice create a shift in polar bear behavior over time and invites a trying element to their survival. 

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    33 分
  • Entry 10: Monitoring Climate Change Impact on Salmon Streams in Alaska with Sue Mauger
    2021/03/08

    In this episode of From the Field, Sue Mauger, the Science and Executive Director of the Cook Inletkeeper in Alaska, discusses how climate and land use change have impacted the wild salmon streams. Learn how Sue applies water temperature monitoring networks and fosters education and science as a base for ethical stewardship of the Cook Inlet watershed.

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    41 分
  • Entry 9: Who's Eating What? Urban and Scavenger Ecology and How Humans Affect Biodiversity with Alexis Brewer
    2021/03/08

    In this episode of From the Field, our guest Alexis Brewer, a Ph.D candidate at the City University of New York, discusses the relationship between humans and wildlife and how we may affect their diets. Cue dumpster diving black bears and road kill loving vultures!

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    31 分
  • Final Entry: S1 - Thank You For Listening and Stay Tuned for Season 2
    2019/06/17

    Thank you for listening to From the Field, Season 1! We're coming back with season 2, so stay tuned. In the mean time, look out for a mini-series where I will discuss intriguing field studies and interview volunteers and citizen scientists involved in projects benefitting the planet. For more information, visit www.fromthefieldpodcast.com 

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    3 分
  • Entry 8: Combating Climate Change by Understanding Climate and Animal Migration Patterns Through Projection Models with Josh Lawler
    2019/06/03

    In this episode of From the Field, guest Josh Lawler, an ecologist and professor, discusses how climate projections in relation to animal migration could show how and where landscapes need to be improved in order to ensure the survival of hundreds of species throughout the Americas. 

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    30 分