Meghan and Justin Brodnax dive into the world of ecotourism on Baffin Bay in South Texas.
As owners of La Pesca Lodge, they share how they’re finding the delicate balance between running a successful business and protecting the fragile ecosystem that draws anglers to the bay.
From encouraging catch-and-release practices to educating customers on responsible fishing, the Brodnaxes weave conservation into every aspect of their lodge operations. They are moving away from single-use plastics, hosting conservation organizations for meetings, and creating a culture where guests not only enjoy the beauty of Baffin Bay but also learn how to help preserve it for future generations.
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Taken by Storm - Chelsea Burnett, Texas Storm Chaser
In the season one finale, The Gulf Stream welcomed Texas Storm Chaser, Chelsea Burnett! In this episode, Chelsea describes what got her into storm chasing, her lifelong fascination with weather, and what it’s like to chase tornadoes, hurricanes, and tropical storms throughout the country. Chelsea shares some of her favorite stories from chasing wild weather, and even some of the science that storm chasers like her are able to provide to the National Weather Service to help meteorologists better predict storm trends in the future.
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The Science of Sharks - Dr. Kesley Banks
In this episode of The Gulf Stream, we took the show on the road to our friends at the Texas State Aquarium, where Dr. Kesley Banks, Assistant Research Scientist in HRI’s Center for Sportfish Science and Conservation, discusses what sparked her interest in sharks and why she made them such a large part of her career. During the episode, Dr. Banks explains why we all should care about sharks, how important they are to the world’s oceans, tells us about her upcoming appearance on Discovery’s Shark Week, and so much more.
Follow The Gulf Stream on social media to see clips of the episode and to watch Dr. Banks and The Gulf Stream co-producer/host, Megan Radke, snorkel with sharks, an exclusive encounter offered at the Texas State Aquarium.
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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