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Pirate Living PodcastEpisode 96 with Franziska Elmer - Creating Change Through Climate ActivismToday we are talking once again with Franziska Elmer. Franziska is a marine biologist and climate pirate who we chatted with all the way back in Episode 19, so if you haven't checked out that episode yet please go back and have a listen to hear Franziska's story, her work with sargassum and her climate activism. We are really excited to catch up with Franziska and hear all about what she has been up to this past year and half.
To learn more about Franziska and what she is up to:
Www.franziskaelmer.weebly.com
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2023-03-211h 07
Plan Sea: Ocean Interventions to Address Climate ChangeCultivating and Sinking Sargassum for CO2 Uptake with Seafields SolutionsDr. Franziska Elmer and John Auckland join Wil Burns and new cohost Anna Madlener on the podcast to discuss the startup Seafields Solutions. Seafields uses compressed sargassum bales to function as natural “carbon batteries.” The bales are sunk into the abyssal plain of the ocean, which will local away the CO2 for millennia. Franziska and John tell you about their company and their process where they discuss how their company will work towards getting permitting, third-party impact assessments, and navigating the rules of regulation in order to accomplish their goals. Seafileds Website: https://www.sea...
2023-03-0157 min
Pirate Living PodcastEpisode 89 - Pirate Living Holiday EpisodeWelcome to a very special holiday episode of Pirate Living Podcast. We have had so many amazing guests since the start of our podcast, and it is thanks to them and you, our listeners, that we get to keep creating this podcast.
We thought it would be a lot of fun to ask our guests to answer these questions:
-What social rebellion will you be focusing on in 2023?
-What advice would you give to our listeners to be more pirate in 2023?
We sent out a message to our previous guests asking them these questions, and we received back a number...
2022-12-2044 min
GeoTrekThe Growing Danger of Sargassum Seaweed InundationsFranziska Elmer and Paola Diaz share insights about sargassum seaweed inundations, which have a growing impact in the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic Ocean. Sargassum can inflict a coastal hazard for the ecosystem, economy, and public health.
2022-08-0839 min
Carbon Removal NewsroomOcean Visions Launchpad TeamsBack in January of 2021, Elon Musk tweeted that he'd be "donating $100 million towards a prize for best carbon capture technology." If you're following carbon removal, you probably know he has partnered with the XPrizeorganization to launch a multi-stage, multi-year prize program attracting not only attention but applications from a considerable range of serious science and business minds.
Ocean Visions is a non-profit that supports ocean CDR's research and deployment. Now, it is seeking to help some of the most promising ideas in that space get the attention and support that comes with such a visible prize.
2022-04-0147 min
Pirate Living PodcastEpisode 19 with Franziska ElmerToday we are chatting with Franziska Elmer. Franziska is a marine biologist and a climate pirate. She has explored many amazing places on earth that most people have not seen yet she has given up that lifestyle to fight climate justice. Franziska is now helping students learn the truth about climate change and exploring solutions together. She is also educating others about our climate through her Ted Talk and her podcast Sargassum. We are thrilled to be talking with Franziska today.
Where to find Franziska:
Www.franziskaelmer.weebly.com
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2021-09-0750 min
Women in Ocean Science PodcastEpisode 4: A Safe Haven For Corals? with Amber CarterAs if coral reefs didn’t face enough anthropogenic pressures already, reefs across the world have to deal with a number of environmental pressures too. Amongst these is stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) a novel white plague that infects many species, is highly contagious, and causes rapid mortality. On today's episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Franziska Elmer, to discuss her paper titled: Ecological consequences of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease in the Turks and Caicos Islands. A research fellow at the Center for Marine Resource Studies in South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands. Her research focu...
2021-08-0149 min
The Climate Conscious PodcastSargassum seaweed: an ocean of opportunity with Dr. Franziska ElmerA climate solution came to the Caribbean region packaged as a problem. On Episode 25 of The Climate Conscious Podcast, host Derval Barzey chats with scientist, educator and Climate Pirate Dr. Franziska Elmer about:The origins of the sargassum seaweed and the cause of its explosive growthThe massive cost of cleanup and the impact on marine ecosystem, humans health and local economies in the Caribbean The long-term management of sargassum, predicting its arrival and planning for its retrieval and useIts potential as a climate solution due to its ability to sequester carbon Acknowledging that we continue to exist in...
2021-06-0240 minThe Climate Conscious PodcastStories from La Soufriere Part 2"I don't think that the true story has even been told as yet..." Dr. Ashley C. John. The Climate Conscious Podcast has partnered with the Sargassum Podcast to amplify the voices of those affected by the eruption of the La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent. The La Soufriere volcano first erupted on April 09, 2021 and remains active.Hosts: Derval Barzey (The Climate Conscious Podcast), Franziska Elmer and Robby Thigpen (Sargassum Podcast) interviewed Dr. Ashley C. John of Bequia, St Vincent and the Grenadines to share the experience of the volcanic eruptions. Dr. John has over twenty ye...
2021-05-0549 minThe Climate Conscious PodcastStories from La Soufriere Part 1Today is the one year anniversary of The Climate Conscious Podcast. We partnered with the Sargassum Podcast to amplify the voices of those affected by the eruption of the La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent. La Soufriere volcano first erupted on April 09, 2021. Hosts: Derval Barzey (The Climate Conscious Podcast), Franziska Elmer and Robby Thigpen (Sargassum Podcast) interviewed Melissa de Freitas, Maxine Trotman and Tessa Davy. Melissa is a Geophysicist working as Energy Officer at the Energy Unit of the Government of St. Vicent. Maxine currently lives in Atlanta Georgia and organizes relief effort from there and Tessa...
2021-04-2135 min
CESaRE VoicesEpisode 12 - Communicating Sargassum in the CaribbeanWe join forces with The Sargassum Podcast team for this special Earth Day release (public launch). In this episode we discuss the implications of Sargassum blooms in the Caribbean and the impact they have on local communities and economies. Don't worry, there is some hope thrown in there as well! Our guests, Franziska Elmer, Mar Fernández-Méndez, and Robby Thigpen join our host Jelani Blake to discuss everything from risks to opportunities, to gaps in our scientific communication.
Don't forget to support us on Patreon or you can make a one-off donation here. Every bit counts to help us rea...
2021-04-1937 min
My Climate DietYear 3, Ep. 1: I'm back, baby!I'm finally back from a long, COVID-lockdown-induced funk. This week I talk about how I reduced my emissions last year and why I'm moving to "Our Climate Diet." Also, I invite you to join a panel organized by friend of the podcast Franziska Elmer related to Scientist Rebellion. For more information, go to myclimatediet.org.
2021-03-2210 min
Green Team AcademyThe Sargassum Podcast, Dr. Franziska ElmerWhat's brown and green and piles up on beaches? Join us to find out! Dr. Franziska Elmer is a marine biologist and one of the team that is launching the Sargassum Podcast. Find out about the issues and opportunities that Sargassum present and how to tune in to this newly released podcast. This project was launched as part of the 2020 International Climate Action Challenge. Read more and find their social media links from their team profile: https://blog.climateactionchallenge.net/20-49-sargassum-podcast/ How to Listen to the Sargassum Podcast: Listen and subscribe...
2021-01-2040 min
Eco-Warriors Podcast | Sustainability, Environmentalism, ConservationMarine biology and plastic-free living with Franziska Elmer, Ph.D and Marine BiologistThe coolest part about being a scientist is getting to go to places where others are not allowed to go - literally! Franziska Elmer got to live on a remote atoll research center during her Ph.D and saw one of the most untouched eco-systems on the planet. The only other people who get to visit Palmyra are volunteers and millionaires who donate money to the Nature Conservancy.
Fran is also a huge believer in protecting the environment and underwent the Plastic-Free challenge while living on a desert island called Bonaire.
Geek out with us...
2017-11-3030 min
Trash Talking with Eco-Warriors | Sustainability, Green Business, ConservationEpisode 6: Franziska Elmer, Ph.D + Marine BiologistThe coolest part about being a scientist is getting to go to places where others are not allowed to go - literally! Franziska Elmer got to live on a remote atoll research center during her Ph.D and saw one of the most untouched eco-systems on the planet. The only other people who get to visit Palmyra are volunteers and millionaires who donate money to the Nature Conservancy.Fran is also a huge believer in protecting the environment and underwent the Plastic-Free challenge while living on a desert island called Bonaire. Geek out with us as...
2017-11-3030 min