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Season 1: Blue Economy

 

The Blue Economy Isn’t Just a Trend

Learn why the Blue Economy isn’t just a trend—it’s the next frontier for problem-solvers.

The Exploring the Blue Economy podcast series created at Santa Monica College 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.

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Aquaculture Certificate Program

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.

BECAP Conference - March 26, 2025

Tides of Transformation: Advancing Workforce Solutions in the Blue Economy. Blue Economy and Climate Action Pathways (BECAP) aims to meet the emerging employment demands in ocean-related labor markets.

Featured Episode

Meet Our Guests

Season 1, Episode 1 with Dr. Nathan Churches

Defining the Blue Economy with Dr. Nathan Churches

Chief Science Officer & Co-Founder
Holdfast Aquaculture (opens in new window)

Faculty Lead
Aquaculture, SMC

Season 1, Episode 2 with Stephen Cheung
Coming Soon

Economic Development & the Blue Economy with Stephen Cheung

President & CEO
LAEDC and WTCLA (opens in new window)
Season 1, Episode 3 with Torre Polizzi and Leslie Booher
Coming Soon

Sustainable Seaweed Farming with Sunken Seaweed’s Torre Polizzi and Leslie Booher

CEOS & Farmers
Sunken Seaweed (opens in new window)
Season 1, Episode 4 with Eliza Harrison
Coming Soon

The Evolving Landscape of Ocean Farming with Eliza Harrison

Director of California Operations
Ocean Rainforest (opens in new window)

Season 1, Episode 5 with Jo Tavares
Coming Soon

Making Effective Climate Change Policy with Jo Tavares

Director
California Center for Climate Change Education at WLAC (opens in new window)
Season 1, Episode 6 with Terry Tamminen
Coming Soon

Identifying Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Development with Terry Tamminen

President and CEO
AltaSea (opens in new window)
Season 1, Episode 7 with Gary Fleener
Coming Soon

The Benefits of Shellfish Farming with Gary Fleener

Science, Sustainability and Farm Education Manager
Hog Island Oyster Co. (opens in new window)

Season 1, Episode 8 with Christy Sterner
Coming Soon

Algae as a Renewable Energy Resource with Christy Sterner

Project Manager
Advanced Algal Systems Program at the U.S. Department of Energy (opens in new window)
Season 1, Episode 9 with Terrence Mosley
Coming Soon

Diversity in STEM and Clean Energy with Terrence Mosley

Senior Advisor for STEM and University Partnerships
U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (opens in new window)

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