Doing What Works

Exploring the Blue Economy

Season 1

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Doing What Works: Exploring the Blue Economy
A podcast series created at Santa Monica College that dives deep into the vast potential and challenges of the Blue Economy.  Its goal: help listeners discover and learn more about future opportunities that the Blue Economy has for students, industry and the Los Angeles economy.

Listen to Episode 1 as it sets the stage for your journey into the Blue Economy.

Aquaculture

Aquaculture

Industry feedback suggests that there is a significant need for the development of entry- and middle-skill workers for the burgeoning Blue Economy in Southern California. Learn more about SMC's Aquaculture certificate program.

Podcast Episode Guide

Episode 1, Featuring Nathan ChurchesEpisode 1
Dr. Nathan Churches
Co-Founder/Chief Science Officer, Holdfast Aquaculture
Episode 2, Featuring Stephen CheungEpisode 2
Stephen Cheung
President and CEO Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation 
President, World Trade Center Los Angeles
Episode 3, Featuring Torre Polizzi and Leslie BooherEpisode 3
Torre Polizzi & Leslie Booher
CEOs/Farmers, Sunken Seaweed
Episode 4, Featuring Eliza HarrisonEpisode 4
Eliza Harrison
Director of California Operations, Ocean Rainforest
Episode 5, Featuring Jo TavaresEpisode 5
Jo Tavares
Director, California Center for Climate Change Education at WLAC
Episode 6, Featuring Terry TamminenEpisode 6
Terry Tamminen
President and CEO, AltaSea
Episode 7, Featuring Gary FleenerEpisode 7
Gary Fleener
Science, Sustainability and Farm Education Manager, Hog Island Oyster Co.
Episode 8, Featuring Christy Sterner Episode 8
Christy Sterner
Project Manager for the Advanced Algal Systems Program at the U.S. Department of Energy
Episode 9, Featuring Terrence Mosley Episode 9
Terrence Mosley
Senior Advisor for STEM and University Partnerships with the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy