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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. -
Water is a precious commodity in Texas, and across the world. In the the first episode of season three of The Gulf Stream Podcast, guest host Jay Kleberg, Executive Director of the Gulf Trust, is joined by Sarah Schlessinger, Executive Director of the Texas Water Foundation, to talk about water in Texas. The two talk about why water is so important in Texas, along with recent legislation that will help communities secure supplies. Tune in for an unfiltered (pun intended) look at water in Texas.
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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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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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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, 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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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.
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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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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. -
In this episode of The Gulf Stream, we were honored to welcome Danielle Prewett to the studio! Danielle is the founder of Wild+Whole, is a Wild Foods Contributing Editor for MeatEater, a Board Member at Large for the Texas chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and has a passion for connecting to the outdoors through hunting, fishing, gardening, and foraging. During the episode, Danielle shares why she embraces being an outdoorswoman, born out of a desire to eat consciously and live more mindfully.
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In this episode of The Gulf Stream, we welcome Jay Kleberg to the studio! Jay is a film producer, the Executive Director of the Gulf of Mexico Trust, a conservationist, and so much more. HRI’s Communications Coordinator and The Gulf Stream co-producer/host, Megan Radke, talks to Jay about his extensive and fascinating family history in south Texas, how growing up on the King Ranch shaped his views on conservation and land and wildlife management, films like “The River and the Wall” and “Deep in the Heart”, and his upcoming production, and long walk on the beach, “Chasing the Tide".
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In this episode of The Gulf Stream, we took the show outdoors to record a live panel discussion during the Texas Oyster Round Up at Water Street Market. Panelists included Dr. Jennifer Pollack, HRI’s Chair for Coastal Conservation and Restoration, Dr. Vicki Pruente, Director of Research for Palacios Marine Agricultural Research, Dr. Joey Matt, Post-Doctoral Researcher at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Dr. Chris Hollenbeck, Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Texas A&M AgriLife Research, and Brad Lomax, founder of Water Street Restaurants and Texas’ first oyster farmer. Moderated by Jon Steele and Marcus Haralson, the panel talks about oyster research, conservation and restoration, aquaculture, and more.
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In this episode of The Gulf Stream, guest host Dr. Greg Stunz, Interim Senior Executive Director of the Harte Research Institute, sits down for a conversation with Pat Murray, the National President of the Coastal Conservation Association. Longtime fishing buddies and colleagues, Pat and Greg talk about Pat’s beginnings as a guide, how he became involved with CCA and HRI, how anglers play a vital role in sportfish conservation, and so much more.
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In this episode of The Gulf Stream, guest host Megan Radke, HRI’s Communications Coordinator and co-producer of The Gulf Stream, talks with Dr. Keisha Bahr, an Assistant Professor of Marine Biology at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and coral reef ecologist. During the episode, they discuss why coral, a.k.a. snotty rocks, are important for a healthy ecosystem, what it’s like diving at the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, Dr. Bahr’s book, “The Narrative Gym”, and much more.
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In this episode of The Gulf Stream, guest host Dr. Jennifer Pollack, HRI’s Endowed Chair for Coastal Conservation and Restoration, talks with Brad Lomax, the founder of Corpus Christi’s Water Street Restaurants and Texas’ first permitted oyster farmer. Together, Dr. Pollack and Lomax manage the Sink Your Shucks Oyster Recycling Program. During their conversation, they discuss what inspired Lomax to start Water Street Restaurants, why he dove headfirst into learning how to grow oysters, and his “Bay to Table” philosophy.
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In this episode of The Gulf Stream, Dr. David Yoskowitz talks with the one and only, Carter Smith. Earlier this year, Carter announced he would be retiring from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department after spending many years as the agency’s executive director. In October, Dr. Yoskowitz was chosen to fill his shoes and lead TPWD following Carter’s tenure. In this candid conversation at TPWD headquarters, Carter and David discuss everything from their earliest and most impactful memories in the outdoors, how they each got started working in conservation, the nationwide "R3" movement, and so much more.
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In this episode of The Gulf Stream, HRI’s Executive Director, Dr. David Yoskowitz, talks with Dr. Greg Stunz, HRI’s Endowed Chair for Fisheries and Ocean Health, the Director of the Center for Sportfish Science and Conservation, and soon, the interim Executive Director of HRI as Dr. Yoskowitz transitions into the Executive Director role at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. They discuss their early days at HRI, what inspired Dr. Stunz to study fisheries, the science behind tagging sharks, and the future of sportfish conservation.
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The first episode of The Gulf Stream features a conversation between host and HRI’s Executive Director, Dr. David Yoskowitz, and HRI’s Ambassador to the Gulf, Dr. Sylvia Earle, a.k.a., “Her Deepness”. Dr. Earle discusses what first inspired her to dedicate her life and career to the ocean, how she became involved with HRI, what inspires her most about the future, and much more.
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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.
