In the coming years, the Ocean State will be a main stage for sea level rise. Save The Bay Coastkeeper David Prescott joins the show to discuss sea walls, the history of coastal development and the future of the Rhode Island shoreline.

Tide Talks #9 -- From North Cape To Now: How Save The Bay Transformed Oil Transportation

May 13th, 2019 23m 4s

On January 19, 1996, the North Cape oil barge ran aground at Moonstone Beach, spilling 820,000 gallons of oil into Rhode Island Sound. The resulting environmental damage was overwhelming. Save The Bay Advocacy Director Topher Hamblett joins the

Tides Talks #8 - Re-imagining a LandFill and Envisioning An Urban Access Point To The Bay

Apr 15th, 2019 31m 35s

Every group of remarkable people has their headquarters, and Save The Bay is no exception. Save The Bay Executive Director Jonathan Stone and former Executive Director Curt Spalding join the show to discuss the history and significance of the o

Tide Talks #7 -- Between Boundaries: Addressing An Environmental Problem Across State Lines

Mar 18th, 2019 22m 44s

Hundred Acre Cove is a one-square-mile estuarine cove bordered by Rhode Island and Massachusetts on either side. Save The Bay must now negotiate across state lines to alleviate bacterial pollution that has closed the cove to shellfishing since

Tide Talks #6 -- Happy BayCampers & Outdoor Education

Feb 25th, 2019 24m 45s

Save The Bay’s education program runs more than 900 school programs every year and more than two dozen weeklong BayCamps each summer. Education Director Bridget Prescott joins the show to discuss Save The Bay’s education mission and the value o

Tide Talks #5 - Your Friendly Neighborhood Aquarium

Jan 24th, 2019 30m 37s

The Save The Bay Aquarium in Newport, Rhode Island is striking in two ways: it’s incredibly small, and it’s incredibly dense. It's also the only New England aquarium featuring marine life from Narragansett Bay exclusively. Save The Bay Aquarist

Tide Talks #4 - Changes In The Bay

Nov 14th, 2018 29m 56s

Change is inevitable in any natural system, and Narragansett Bay is no exception. Save The Bay Executive Director Jonathan Stone and Baykeeper Mike Jarbeau join the show to discuss the changing Bay—which has, in some ways, been utterly transfor

Tide Talks #2 - Removal And Renovation - Revisiting The Shady Lea Dam Of North Kingstown

Oct 21st, 2018 31m 27s

Most of the more than 14,200 river dams in New England are now obsolete and many are at risk of failure. Save The Bay Riverkeeper Kate McPherson joins the show to discuss the removal and renovation of the dam at Shady Lea Mill in North Kingstow

Tide Talks #3: Trash Talking in Rhode Island

Sep 5th, 2018 23m 31s

Litter is a constant environmental issue in Rhode Island. Save The Bay Volunteer and Internship Manager July Lewis joins the show to discuss the recently launched Litter Free Pledge, a campaign to stop littering before it happens. We also discu

Tide Talks 1: Evolving Advocacy Discussing 50 Years Of Save The Bay

Aug 27th, 2018 30m 43s

Evolving Advocacy: Discussing Nearly 50 Years of Save The Bay“That group felt they were there to save the world.” Save The Bay Executive Director Jonathan Stone and Advocacy Director Topher Hamblett join the show for a discussion of Save The

Tide Talks 1 | Menhaden | Save The Bay Podcast

Nov 8th, 2017 16m 8s

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024 Habitats Around Narragansett Bay

Nov 7th, 2017 11m 37s

After weeks of pumpkin picking, hayrides, and spooky happenings, it’s time to celebrate November at our Save the Bay’s Exploration Center and Aquarium! The November theme at the aquarium is “Habitats Around Narragansett Bay,” because as the cli

023 Why Does Bowser Have a Shell?

Sep 28th, 2017 10m 48s

This October at Save The Bay’s Exploration Center and Aquarium, the amazing adaptations of its residents are on display. Visitors will learn about unique animal adaptations, enjoy an interactive story time and go searching around the Aquarium d

022 The Aquarium is full of Captivating Crustaceans this September

Aug 31st, 2017 8m 47s

Crustaceans, which have 50,000 known species, are members of a group called arthropods, which includes lobsters, crabs, and shrimp. With segmented bodies, exoskeletons and open circulatory systems, arthropods are unique creatures that are more

021 Tropical Travelers Visit Narragansett Bay in August

Jul 31st, 2017 7m 22s

Tropical fish are swimming into our Bay and into our attention in August at Save The Bay’s Exploration Center and Aquarium. August is Tropical Travelers month at the hands-on center, giving visitors a chance to learn all about the fish who norm

020 Jaws Will Drop at Save The Bay Exploration Center and Aquarium this July

Jun 30th, 2017 7m 26s

Sharks are in sharp focus next month at Save The Bay’s Exploration Center and Aquarium. July is Shark Month, giving guests the opportunity to learn all about the apex predators from the deep and to find out which sharks and skates populate the

019 Birds of the Bay swoop into the Bay Center in June

Jun 6th, 2017 9m 43s

018 Lighthouses illuminate the way in May

May 2nd, 2017 10m 17s

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017 Creatures of the Deep!

Apr 13th, 2017 11m 33s

Adam and Matt cover the April 2017 theme for the Exploration Center & Aquarium, in this episode of the Save The Bay Podcast.

016 Terrific Turtles Take Over in March

Mar 8th, 2017 7m 43s

We cover the theme for March 2017 in this episode of the Save The Bay Podcast

015 Sensational Seals are Back

Feb 8th, 2017 11m 5s

The Exploration Center and Aquarium is open for WinterFest in Newport! Feb 17-26, 10am - 4pm.We have added two additional Feeding Frenzy nights in February: 16, 21, 23. Register for Feeding Frenzy - www.savebay.org/aqauriumBook your Seal To

014 The Splash! and Laid-Back Fitness

Jan 27th, 2017 10m 30s

The Splash is on Saturday, February 11 at 11 a.m.. Register at www.savebay.org/splashVisit Laid-Back Fitness' website for all class information - http://www.laidbackfitness.com/

013 Cool and Crazy Fish

Jan 9th, 2017 12m 54s

January's theme at the Exploration Center and Aquarium is "Cool and Crazy Fish."Register for Feeding Frenzy - www.savebay.org/aqauriumBook your Seal Tour - www.savebay.org/seals

012 Aquarium Update V1: Holiday Hours

Dec 19th, 2016 13m 31s

Looking for something to do over the Holidays? Still need to check a few people off your shopping list? Look no further than this episode of the Save The Bay Podcast!

011 Our Bay, Our Future

Dec 1st, 2016 15m 20s

December's theme at the Exploration Center and Aquarium is "Our Bay, Our Future".Register for Feeding Frenzy - www.savebay.org/aqauriumBook your Seal Tour - www.savebay.org/seals