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Committed to fostering positive change and thinking radically differently about the collective good, our planet, and the future.
The Eagle isn’t just a tall ship—it’s a floating chapter of world history. Built in '36 as a steel square-rigger inspired by 19th-century windjammers, she was launched from the same shipyard and just one hull number away—from the Bismarck.

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December 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
1 in 5 fish on our plates may be linked to illegal fishing & slavery at sea. As Rising Tide hits episode 150, we’re amplifying voices calling for ocean justice, stronger enforcement, and funding to protect both people and ecosystems. Listen & subscribe:
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December 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Blue news you can use: NOAA’s 2025 Arctic Report Card shows the Arctic warming 3–4x faster than the global average. Warmest Alaska seas on record. Lowest winter sea ice. You don’t fix problems by defunding science. Listen & subscribe to Rising Tide: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
December 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
An unbroken stretch of light, sea ice, and awe. On the latest Rising Tide episode, Eric Jones reflects on sailing north where the sun never set, history surfaced unexpectedly, and the ocean reminded everyone aboard how small—and lucky—we are. t.co/qXybIHUJ1R
December 22, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Early at sea, Eric Jones was caught aboard a flooding head boat. It didn’t sink—but the lesson stuck. In Rising Tide, he reflects on how close calls shape humility, leadership, and lifelong respect for the ocean. Listen & subscribe: t.co/qXybIHUJ1R
December 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Under sail, cadets can hit 18 knots—but the real lesson isn’t speed. It’s teamwork. Climbing the rigging, setting and furling square sails, learning “one for all” in a challenging environment. That’s seamanship. Listen & subscribe to Rising Tide: t.co/qXybIHUJ1R
December 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Hurricane Dorian sat over The Bahamas as a Cat 4–5. On the latest episode of Rising Tide, Eric Jones shares what it meant to be first on scene—airlifting survivors, moving patients between islands—before facing another crisis: a year-long salvage of a capsized ship off Georgia. t.co/qXybIHUJ1R
December 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Sharks aren’t the threat—we are the misunderstanding.
“They’re afraid of us… they just want to check us out.” — Rae Wynn-Grant

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December 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Wonder draws us in. Responsibility keeps us honest. Rae Wynn-Grant and David Helvarg talk about ethical conservation storytelling—from reducing waste on set to respecting wildlife behavior. How we work matters as much as what we show.

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December 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
There’s still time to nominate your ocean heroes. The 2026 Peter Benchley Ocean Awards™—have extended nominations through 12.10.25. Know someone shaping a sustainable ocean future? This is your moment to elevate their impact. Submit your nomination: peterbenchleyoceanawards.org/submit-a-nominee
December 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Alligators in Louisiana and cage diving in Australia testing shark repellent and chain-mail suits. In the latest Rising Tide episode, Peter Gros shares how his career began with apex predators on two continents. Listen & subscribe to Rising Tide: t.co/3U7VUcLdPC
December 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Peter Benchley believed in the power of courageous, creative action to protect our ocean. That legacy continues today. Nominations for the 2026 Peter Benchley Ocean Awards™ are now extended through 12/10. Lift up the next wave of ocean champions. peterbenchleyoceanawards.org/submit-a-nominee
December 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Science isn’t partisan — but it’s been politicized. On the latest Rising Tide episode, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant unpacks how the pursuit of truth became a political flashpoint, and why it’s pushing people out of science. New episode out now. t.co/3U7VUcLdPC
December 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Filming in the Arctic means negotiating with nature. Rae Wynn-Grant shares how the team had to carefully debate how close a drone could get to a polar bear while shooting in Hudson Bay. Wild science, wild stakes.
New episode of Rising Tide out now. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
December 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
There’s still time! Nominations for the 2026 Peter Benchley Ocean Awards™—taking place next spring at the Monterey Bay Aquarium during the 10th Anniversary of the Aquarium Conservation Partnership—have been extended to 12/10/25. Submit a nominee: peterbenchleyoceanawards.org/submit-a-nominee
December 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The ocean needs champions. The 2026 Peter Benchley Ocean Awards have officially extended nominations through Dec 10, 2025. Know someone making waves? Nominate them today. peterbenchleyoceanawards.org/submit-a-nominee
#PeterBenchleyOceanAwards #JAWS
December 7, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Her work took off when she focused on communities long left out of environmental conversations—and had fun doing it. Listen and subscribe to Rising Tide to hear more about on representation, purpose & joyful science communication. t.co/3U7VUcLdPC
December 7, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Good news, nominations for the 2026 Peter Benchley Ocean Awards™ have been extended through December 10th, 2025. If someone in your world is leading bold, hopeful, game-changing ocean work—now’s the time to spotlight them.
Submit a nominee: peterbenchleyoceanawards.org/submit-a-nominee
December 5, 2025 at 10:31 PM
She studied predators for 20 years… but had never been in the water with one. In the latest Rising Tide, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant shares the moment she found herself inches from a great white shark—a story of awe, and transformation. Listen now: t.co/3U7VUcLdPC
#Sharks
December 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
From growing up where whales passed by her window every day…to diving into the deep ocean for the very first time in her late thirties—Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant reminds us that it’s never too late to step into the wild. Listen and subscribe to Rising Tide: t.co/3U7VUcLdPC
December 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
At 5 yo, Dr. Rae Wynn Grant knew her dream: to become a nature show host. That vision carried her through every grade, challenge, and even her first college advising meeting. The path wasn’t simple, but the purpose never changed. Hear her story on Rising Tide: t.co/3U7VUcLdPC
December 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Every human on this planet wants humans on this planet to persist. On the latest episode of Rising Tide learn why healing the environment isn’t about politics — it’s about ensuring our kids and grandkids inherit a safe, beautiful world. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
December 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Keep storytelling alive. Public broadcasting is under attack. Rising Tide will continue bringing diverse ocean voices for free to community radio stations— and online. If you value independent, ocean-focused media, please support us today. @GivingTuesday bluefront.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donation
December 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Salmon are unstoppable. For decades on the Klamath, their migration ended at a concrete wall—Iron Gate Dam. They would just hit their heads on the dam until they died…the historic dam removal is underway, giving a broken river has a second chance. t.co/4OvzLfyHQ8
November 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
When the salmon died, it launched the undammed Klamath movement. The river delivered a warning: if we keep managing ecosystems out of balance, the entire system collapses — including the farms depending on it. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. t.co/4OvzLfyHQ8
November 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM