Let’s Sea is an informative podcast which will provide you with a whimsically educational deep dive into the wonders of our ocean as well as actions we can all take to protect our blue planet from its formidable foes!
Host Kait Birghenthal uses a mixture of knowledge she has squirreled away in the recesses of her mind, research from various peer-reviewed publications, or discussions with experts in their fields to teach listeners and co-host Ash Gordon about various ocean-related topics.
We chat all things polar bear with the wonderful Kiersten King, a researcher with Polar Bears International! These sea-based bears will blow your mind; from their spiritual history, to how they use their big ol’ paws, you’ll bear-ly believe it.
BIG TAKEAWAY: The Arctic is vital in regulating our global climate - from the Sahara, to Antarctica, to the Amazon, it all starts in the land of the polar bear. Protecting these bears from the effects of climate change is also an act to protect ALL people and species.
Resources:
💡Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Thea Bechshoft
🔎Deeper Dive Read: “Polar Bears: The Natural History of a Threatened Species” by Dr. Stirling
🌊Conservation in Action: Polar Bears International
🤙Episode Shoutouts: NNOCCI
*This one is dedicated to a lovely creature who crossed the rainbow bridge today, a sweet tiny pup named Cupcake who acted like she was as big as a polar bear. CC will be sorely missed by Ash and her fam.*
Art by Fox and Fish Printing @foxandfishprinting
Music by Garrett Gordon and Steve Colwell of High and Dry @highanddryrock and Low Tide @lowtide.hc
18 Feb 2026
307: In the Octopus's Garden
Listen in as we octopi our hearts with the ink-credible Chanel Hason The Zooquarium Podcast! We dive into these brilliant, donut-brained creatures (no, really), and answer the question - is it octopi, octopuses, or neither?
BIG TAKEAWAY: Octopus continue to surprise and enthrall us with their intelligence. Honestly, best eco-forward message we can share this episode? Go talk about the cool stuff you learn; the world needs more wonder.
Resources:
💡Researcher Spotlight: Behavioral Neuroscientist, Dominic Sivitilli
🔎Deeper Dive Reads: 1) Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 2) The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery 3) Weird is Beautiful: the Wisdom of Octopuses by Liz Marvin
🌊Conservation in Action: Education is conservation - check out OctoNation!
🤙Episode Shoutouts: The Portland Aquarium & The Zooquarium Podcast; The Elakha Alliance
Art by Fox and Fish Printing @foxandfishprinting
Music by Garrett Gordon and Steve Colwell of High and Dry @highanddryrock and Low Tide @lowtide.hc
21 Jan 2026
306: All of the Scallops
Listen in as we chat with Kaitlyn Kowaleski of University of Washington’s Sea Grant to find out how many eyes scallops have, and how oddly similar to Pac Man they are. Stick around to hear Ash’s Art History degree finally come in handy.
BIG TAKEAWAY: Because scientists worked WITH scallop fishers to identify the right course of action, instead of without them, the US scallop fisheries are an incredible conservation success story. If you eat seafood, support your community fisheries and the environment at once by choosing local!
Resources:
💡Researcher Spotlight: Our Special Guest @katiethemolluscenthusiast
🔎Deeper Dive Read: ‘Scallops: A New England Coastal Cookbook’ by Elaine & Karin Tammi
🌊Conservation in Action: Marine Stewardship Council @mscbluefishtick
🤙Episode Shoutouts: Podcast about marine worms: seagrant.umaine.edu/category/coastal-conversations/
💰Sustainable Brand We Love: Maine Lobster Now @mainelobsternow for sustainable seafood & their community support
Art by Fox and Fish Printing @foxandfishprinting
Music by Garrett Gordon and Steve Colwell of High and Dry @highanddryrock and Low Tide @lowtide.hc
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5.0 / 5
13 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
14 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100
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