Tending the Tides: Stories of Mariculture on the Oregon Coast

Along the Oregon coast, a growing mariculture sector—the farming of marine life for food, restoration, conservation, or cultural knowledge—is building community wealth, an equitable economy, and climate resilience. Through an episodic podcast, we explore how “ocean farming” of oysters, urchins, and seaweeds can help develop a thriving and equitable economy and revitalize Oregon’s coastal communities. This podcast aims to build public awareness of what it means to farm in the sea and to share little-known stories about mariculture-based environmental restoration. ecotrust.substack.com

Tending the Tides: Stories of Mariculture on the Oregon Coast is a science podcast hosted by Ecotrust, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ecotrust hosts Tending the Tides: Stories of Mariculture on the Oregon Coast, a science show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  Episode 6: The Currency of Care

  Jun 1, 202629 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Tending the Tides, Jon and Kaitlyn sit down with Cheryl Chen, CEO and co-founder of Salmon Returns, to explore the emerging world of stewardship credits and what they could mean for coastal communities. Cheryl redefines how we think about underwater infrastructure, reminds us that ecosystems need “preventative care” just like humans, and presents a vision for the Oregon coast where capital flows directly to the people stewarding our lands and waters.</p><p>Guests: Cheryl Chen, CEO and Co-Founder of Salmon Returns</p><p>Show Notes and Credits</p><p>To learn more about stewardship cred...

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  Bonus: What It's Like to Dive

  Apr 24, 202611 minS1

  <p>In this bonus episode of Tending the Tides, divers share what it’s really like to harvest purple sea urchins beneath the rough waves of the Oregon coast. Through conversations with Brad Bailey and Nate Jones, we learn about the physical intensity and technical skill behind this work—from battling powerful surge to spending hours tethered below the surface. </p><p>Guests: Brad Bailey, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of OoNee Sea Urchin Ranch; Nate Jones, Chief Scientist with Oregon Seaweed and Commercial Urchin Diver at OoNee Sea Urchin Ranch.</p><p>Show Notes & Credits</p><p>Visit oo-nee.com...

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  Episode #5

  Episode 5: An Ecosystem Balancing Act

  Apr 10, 202632 minS1

  <p>Welcome back for another episode of Tending the Tides: Stories of Mariculture on the Oregon Coast. In Episode 5, hosts Jon Bonkoski and Suzie O’Neill uncover the issues of sea urchin overpopulation and the disappearance of kelp forest along the Oregon coast, as well as what small businesses and research organizations are doing about it.</p><p>Guests: Tom Calvanese, Director of the Oregon Kelp Alliance; Dr. Sara Hamilton, Science Coordinator at the Oregon Kelp Alliance; Brad Bailey, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of OoNee Sea Urchin Ranch; Aaron Huang, Co-founder and President of OoNee Sea Urchin Ranch; Nate Jo...

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  Episode #4

  Episode 4: A Seaweed Snack

  Feb 20, 202625 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Tending the Tides, hosts Kaitlyn Rich and Emilie Chen dive into the vibrant world of seaweed—from Oregon’s rich kelp forests to the salty seaweed snacks of their childhoods. Through conversations with marine biologists, entrepreneurs, and Chef Strong from our previous episode, they uncover kelp’s vital role in sustaining marine ecosystems and buffering climate impacts. They also explore the growing movement to farm seaweed along the Oregon coast and reflect on the deep cultural connections that Tribes and immigrant communities in Oregon have long held with seaweeds and kelps.</p><p>Guests: Sara Hamilt...

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  Episode #3

  Episode 3: Restoring the Olympia Oyster

  Jan 16, 202631 minS1

  <p>In Episode 3 of Tending the Tides, hosts Kaitlyn Rich and Megan Foucht explore the history and significance of the Olympia oyster, the only native oyster on the West Coast. Through conversations with restoration practitioners, chefs, and others, Megan and Kaitlyn introduce you to the Olympia oyster, discuss current and past restoration efforts, and highlight why this little oyster is worth saving.</p><p>Guests: Steve Rumrill, retired leader of the Shellfish Program at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife; Chef Jack Strong, Executive Chef at the Allison Inn and Spa; Chef Maylin Chavez, owner of Nácar Oysters; D...

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