Introducing a new podcast from Ecotrust called Tending the Tides: Stories of Mariculture on the Oregon Coast. In this first episode, hosts Suzie O’Neill and Tyson Rasor dive into some of the foundational ideas, opportunities, and challenges around developing a thriving mariculture sector on the Oregon coast. Hear from Karina Nielsen, Director of Oregon Sea Grant, and Tom Calvanese, Director of Oregon Kelp Alliance, as they walk listeners through concepts of the Oregon Way, Natural Capital, and visions for the future of mariculture in Oregon.
Guests: Karina Nielsen, Director of Oregon Sea Grant; Tom Calvanese, Director of Oregon Kelp Alliance.
Show Notes & Credits
This episode was hosted by Tyson Rasor and Suzie O’Neill. Written by Emilie Chen. Produced and edited by Kaitlyn Rich. Music by Imagined Nostalgia and Boxwood Orchestra. Illustrations by Tony Sterling and design by Heldáy de la Cruz. The idea and concepts for the show are thanks to Jon Bonkoski and Megan Foucht.
This podcast was made possible by our funders at the Builders Initiative. The Builders Initiative invests in and collaborates with non-profits, businesses, and others working towards sustainable solutions to societal and environmental challenges.
This podcast is a production from Ecotrust, where we work in partnership at the intersection of equity, economy, and environment. Learn more about Ecotrust at ecotrust.org.







