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Considering writing a popular science book? Here’s my advice

Posted on July 7, 2025 By David Shiffman No Comments on Considering writing a popular science book? Here’s my advice
Considering writing a popular science book? Here’s my advice
Blogging

Following the success of “Why Sharks Matter,” lots of colleagues have asked me if I think they should write a popular science book, or how to approach it. I’ve shared various of this advice in various social media posts over the years, but several people asked me to write it up as a blog post … Read More “Considering writing a popular science book? Here’s my advice” »

What Ocean Ramsey does is not shark science or conservation: some brief thoughts on “the Shark Whisperer” documentary

Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 By David Shiffman 4 Comments on What Ocean Ramsey does is not shark science or conservation: some brief thoughts on “the Shark Whisperer” documentary
What Ocean Ramsey does is not shark science or conservation: some brief thoughts on “the Shark Whisperer” documentary
Blogging

Netflix has a new (sarcastic air quotes) “documentary” out about Ocean Ramsey, who longtime readers and followers know is a serial wildlife harasser who also coordinates massive online harassment campaigns against scientists and conservationists who criticize her. In 15 years on social media, I’ve never gotten more (or nastier) harassment then when I criticized her … Read More “What Ocean Ramsey does is not shark science or conservation: some brief thoughts on “the Shark Whisperer” documentary” »

David Attenborough’s Ocean is on Hulu and Disney+. Let’s watch together and discuss it!

Posted on June 16, 2025 By David Shiffman
David Attenborough’s Ocean is on Hulu and Disney+. Let’s watch together and discuss it!
Blogging

The new David Attenborough documentary “Ocean” is now streaming on Hulu and Disney+. On Thursday, June 26th, watch it with me and a panel of ocean science and conservation experts! Here’s how to participate in our live chat on Bluesky! Sign up for a Bluesky account,. And then follow me. And then follow our panel. … Read More “David Attenborough’s Ocean is on Hulu and Disney+. Let’s watch together and discuss it!” »

Sustainable Seafood, Endangered Species, and Jaws: Some upcoming talks and panels

Posted on May 8, 2025May 18, 2025 By David Shiffman
Sustainable Seafood, Endangered Species, and Jaws: Some upcoming talks and panels
Blogging, Conservation, Education, Policy, Science

I have several upcoming public talks, panels, and workshops in May and June. Here they are all in one place! Public talk! Endangered Species in U.S. Waters: What threatens, them, and how can we save them? May 16th in Baltimore through the Natural History Society of Maryland. Get tickets here. Talk description: Over 100 marine … Read More “Sustainable Seafood, Endangered Species, and Jaws: Some upcoming talks and panels” »

Deep-sea mining, marine protected areas, and the eternal struggle to open doors: This Week in Andrew (and Angelo) Doing Podcasts

Posted on May 7, 2025 By Andrew Thaler
Deep-sea mining, marine protected areas, and the eternal struggle to open doors: This Week in Andrew (and Angelo) Doing Podcasts
Blogging, Policy, Science

It’s another podcast round-up! I was on how to Protect the Ocean talking about the most recent developments in deep-sea mining. Angelo and I caught up with Beth Pike of Marine Conservation Institute for Deep Day, to talk about marine protected areas, mining, and fishing. And over on my very silly ocean science Dungeons and … Read More “Deep-sea mining, marine protected areas, and the eternal struggle to open doors: This Week in Andrew (and Angelo) Doing Podcasts” »

Deep-sea mining, forest ecology, and Dungeons & Dragons: all the podcasts I’ve been on this quarter

Posted on April 11, 2025 By Andrew Thaler
Deep-sea mining, forest ecology, and Dungeons & Dragons: all the podcasts I’ve been on this quarter
Blogging

Between the ramp up in deep-sea mining and the publication of my Jabberwock adventure, I did a lot of podcasts this quarter. Listen to some of my favorite interviews, below. Deep-sea mining keeps heating up. I joined Hopkins Public Health on Call to talk about the current state of deep-sea mining and what the future … Read More “Deep-sea mining, forest ecology, and Dungeons & Dragons: all the podcasts I’ve been on this quarter” »

Ocean Science Blogger Roll Call!

Posted on April 7, 2025 By Andrew Thaler 12 Comments on Ocean Science Blogger Roll Call!
Blogging

Blogging never dies! For over 17 years, Southern Fried Science has been writing about the oceans from the perspective of working scientists and policy experts. Along the way, we’ve seen hundreds of great ocean blogs come and go, coalesce and expand, move and change and evolve. Some of you are now podcasters. Others are going … Read More “Ocean Science Blogger Roll Call!” »

Advice for talking to the media as a conservation scientist: Part 4, common issues and their solutions

Posted on April 3, 2025 By David Shiffman
Advice for talking to the media as a conservation scientist: Part 4, common issues and their solutions
Blogging

Many environmental scientists understand that there is value in communicating about their work through the media, as publicity can help raise public awareness of a conservation threat and help build support for a policy solution. Most training material focuses on how to craft and deliver effective messages. However, this is only part of the skillset … Read More “Advice for talking to the media as a conservation scientist: Part 4, common issues and their solutions” »

Advice for talking to the media as a conservation scientist: Part 3, the press release

Posted on March 27, 2025 By David Shiffman
Advice for talking to the media as a conservation scientist: Part 3, the press release
Blogging, Education, Featured

Many environmental scientists understand that there is value in communicating about their work through the media, as publicity can help raise public awareness of a conservation threat and help build support for a policy solution. Most training material focuses on how to craft and deliver effective messages. However, this is only part of the skillset … Read More “Advice for talking to the media as a conservation scientist: Part 3, the press release” »

Advice for talking to the media as a conservation scientist: Part 2, mechanics of the interview

Posted on March 19, 2025March 19, 2025 By David Shiffman
Advice for talking to the media as a conservation scientist: Part 2, mechanics of the interview
Academic life, Blogging, Education, Featured

By  David Shiffman and Brett Favaro. Many environmental scientists understand that there is value in communicating about their work through the media, as publicity can help raise public awareness of a conservation threat and help build support for a policy solution. Most training material focuses on how to craft and deliver effective messages. However, this is only … Read More “Advice for talking to the media as a conservation scientist: Part 2, mechanics of the interview” »

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