The American Blue Economy Podcast, launched in April on the American Shoreline Podcast Network, a Coastal News Today production. Retired Navy Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, PhD, CEO of Ocean STL Consulting hosts the monthly podcast. Admiral Gallaudet is the former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Deputy NOAA Administrator, and before that Oceanographer of the Navy.
Episode 3: The Fun Stuff: Tourism and Recreation on the American Shoreline discusses
coastal activities as surfing, sailing, boating, diving, foiling, and fishing, as well as ocean and coastal conservation which is essential to sustaining the beauty and health of these special places. The role of National Marine Sanctuaries, Aquaria and Science Centers, and public and private media in expanding awareness of tourism and recreation opportunities and the environmental protection measures which support them is also discussed.
