Welcome to The Gulf Stream podcast, hosted by the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. We talk to fascina...
Curious about oyster farming in Texas? In this episode of The Gulf Stream Podcast, host Ellis Chapman, Project Manager for the Oyster Resource and Recovery Center (ORRC) at HRI, dives into the world of sustainable seafood with A.J. Minns, founder of Blackjack Point Oyster Company, and Amy Belaire, owner of Big Tree Oyster Company. From the challenges and rewards of farming oysters in Texas waters to the impact on local ecosystems, they share the real story behind this growing industry. Tune in for an insightful, unfiltered look at life as an oyster farmer!
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Cloudy with a Chance of Beats - Alan Holt, Chief Meteorologist
Television meteorologist Alan Holt has gained a strong following during his more than decade-long career in Corpus Christi, becoming a key source for weather in the Coastal Bend region as Chief Meteorologist for KIII 3 News. In this episode of The Gulf Stream Podcast, Holt talks with HRI's Chris Hale, Program Manager for Community Resilience, about community resiliency, the forecasting tools he wished he had, and his talent for playing the drums.
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Lone Star Beachcombers - Eric Ehrlich and Jace Tunnell
Get ready to dive into the wild and wonderful world of beachcombing with your two favorite coastal adventurers! Eric Ehrlich from Mustang Island State Park and Jace Tunnell of the Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi have joined forces to reveal their most jaw-dropping discoveries along the Texas coast. From the bizarre to the beautiful, they'll share the stories behind their craziest finds, what fuels their relentless passion for exploring every stretch of the shoreline, and how they've turned to social media to showcase the breathtaking wonders of the Gulf of Mexico. Get ready for an adventure you won’t want to miss!
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Vibrio: Tales of the Tides! - Dr. James Mobley and Shane Bonnot
Vibrio, also known as a "flesh-eating" bacteria, thrives in warmer months in waters along the Texas Gulf Coast, and can be dangerous, even deadly, if not treated early. Harte Research Institute's (HRI) Chair for Coastal Ecosystem Processes Dr. Mike Wetz is joined on this month’s Gulf Stream Podcast by Dr. James Mobley, who works with Texas A&M University’s Healthy South Texas program, and Shane Bonnot, the Advocacy Director for CCA Texas, to talk about vibrio. The trio focuses on what it is, ways to prevent it and treat it, and how preparation for it should be part of your routine when going on outdoor adventures.
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Sharks From Behind the Lens - Joe Romeiro, Shark Cinematographer
Season Two debuts during Shark Week 2024 with acclaimed shark cinematographer Joe Romeiro who has been behind much of the amazing footage Shark Week is known for. In this episode, he visits with HRI's Director Dr. Greg Stunz to discuss what goes into filming up-close footage of these predators. Hear stories about previous Shark Week excursions for the "Monster Mako" series that HRI participated in, other fascinating shark encounters throughout Joe's career, and his current efforts to raise awareness about sharks and shark conservation.
Welcome to The Gulf Stream podcast, hosted by the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. We talk to fascinating guests that want to make the Gulf of Mexico, and moreover, the world, a more sustainable and more beautiful place, and make a difference in some of the toughest issues facing the Earth today.
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