Along the Oregon coast, a growing mariculture sector—the farming of marine life for food, restoration, conservation, or cultural knowledge—is building community wealth, an equitable economy, and climate resilience. Through an episodic podcast, we explore how “ocean farming” of oysters, urchins, and seaweeds can help develop a thriving and equitable economy and revitalize Oregon’s coastal communities. This podcast aims to build public awareness of what it means to farm in the sea and to share little-known stories about mariculture-based environmental restoration. <br/><br/><a href="https://ecotrust.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">ecotrust.substack.com</a>
Tending the Tides: Stories of Mariculture on the Oregon Coast
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Along the Oregon coast, a growing mariculture sector—the farming of marine life for food, restoration, conservation, or cultural knowledge—is building community wealth, an equitable economy, and climate resilience. Through an episodic podcast, we explore how “ocean farming” of oysters, urchins, and seaweeds can help develop a thriving and equitable economy and revitalize Oregon’s coastal communities. This podcast aims to build public awareness of what it means to farm in the sea and to share little-known stories about mariculture-based environmental restoration. <br/><br/><a href="https://ecotrust.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">ecotrust.substack.com</a>
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June 1, 2026
Episode 6: The Currency of Care
<p>In this episode of Tending the Tides, Jon and Kaitlyn sit down with Cheryl Chen, CEO and co-founder of <a target="_blank" href="https://salmonreturns.com/">Salmon Returns</a>, to explore the emerging world of stewardship credits and what they could mean for coastal communities. Cheryl redefines how we think about underwater infrastructure, reminds us that ecosystems need “preventative care” just like humans, and presents a vision for the Oregon coast where capital flows directly to the people stewarding our lands and waters.</p><p><strong>Guests:</strong> Cheryl Chen, CEO and Co-Founder of Salmon Returns</p><p>Show Notes and Credits</p><p>To learn more about stewardship credits, check out these resources:</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.biofi.earth/">The BioFi Project</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wri.org/insights/biodiversity-credits-explained">Can 'Biodiversity Credits' Boost Conservation?</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.biodiversitycreditalliance.org/">Biodiversity Credit Alliance</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.registry.regen.network/">Regen Registry</a></p><p>You can find Cheryl’s presentation from the Mariculture Future Forum <a target="_blank" href="https://ecotrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Salmon-Returns_Mariculture-Biodiversity-Credit-Keynote_Slide-Deck.pdf">here</a>. To learn more about Salmon Returns, visit <a target="_blank" href="https://salmonreturns.com/">salmonreturns.com</a>.</p><p>This episode was hosted and written by Jon Bonkoski and Kaitlyn Rich. Edited by Suzie O’Neill, with production support from Megan Foucht, Emilie Chen, and Tyson Rasor. Music by Imagined Nostalgia, Boxwood Orchestra, and Our Many Stars. Illustrations by Tony Sterling and design by Heldáy de la Cruz. This podcast was made possible by our funders at Builders Vision Philanthropy; Builders Vision invests in and collaborates with nonprofits, businesses, and others working towards sustainable solutions to societal and environmental challenges. Finally, this podcast is a production from Ecotrust, where we work in partnership at the intersection of equity, economy, and environment. Learn more at ecotrust.org</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://ecotrust.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">ecotrust.substack.com</a>
April 24, 2026
Bonus: What It's Like to Dive
<p>In this bonus episode of Tending the Tides, divers share what it’s really like to harvest purple sea urchins beneath the rough waves of the Oregon coast. Through conversations with Brad Bailey and Nate Jones, we learn about the physical intensity and technical skill behind this work—from battling powerful surge to spending hours tethered below the surface. </p><p>Guests: Brad Bailey, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of OoNee Sea Urchin Ranch; Nate Jones, Chief Scientist with Oregon Seaweed and Commercial Urchin Diver at OoNee Sea Urchin Ranch.</p><p><strong>Show Notes & Credits</strong></p><p>Visit oo-nee.com and oregonseaweed.com to learn more about Nate and Brad’s work. </p><p>This episode was hosted by Tyson Rasor. Written by Emilie Chen and edited by Suzie O’Neill, with production support from Megan Foucht, Kaitlyn Rich, Tyson Rasor and Jon Bonkoski. Music by Imagined Nostalgia and Boxwood Orchestra. Illustrations by Tony Sterling and design by Heldáy de la Cruz. This podcast was made possible by our funders at Builders Vision Philanthropy; Builders Vision Philanthropy invests in and collaborates with nonprofits, businesses, and others working towards sustainable solutions to societal and environmental challenges. Lastly, this podcast is a production from Ecotrust, where we work in partnership at the intersection of equity, economy, and environment. Learn more about Ecotrust at ecotrust.org.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://ecotrust.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">ecotrust.substack.com</a>
April 10, 2026
Episode 5: An Ecosystem Balancing Act
<p>Welcome back for another episode of <strong>Tending the Tides: Stories of Mariculture on the Oregon Coast</strong>. In Episode 5, hosts Jon Bonkoski and Suzie O’Neill uncover the issues of sea urchin overpopulation and the disappearance of kelp forest along the Oregon coast, as well as what small businesses and research organizations are doing about it.</p><p>Guests: Tom Calvanese, Director of the Oregon Kelp Alliance; Dr. Sara Hamilton, Science Coordinator at the Oregon Kelp Alliance; Brad Bailey, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of OoNee Sea Urchin Ranch; Aaron Huang, Co-founder and President of OoNee Sea Urchin Ranch; Nate Jones, Chief Scientist with Oregon Seaweed and Commercial Urchin Diver at OoNee Sea Urchin Ranch; Jeff Griffin, Strategic Director at the Port of Bandon.</p><p>Show Notes & Credits</p><p>This episode was hosted by Suzie O’Neill and Jon Bonkoski. Written by Tyson Rasor, Megan Foucht, and Jon Bonkoski. Edited by Tyson Rasor. Produced by Megan Foucht, Emilie Chen, and Kaitlyn Rich. Music by Imagined Nostalgia, Boxwood Orchestra, and Our Many Stars. Illustrations by Tony Sterling and design by Heldáy de la Cruz. This podcast was made possible by our funders at Builders Vision Philanthropy; Builders Vision invests in and collaborates with nonprofits, businesses, and others working towards sustainable solutions to societal and environmental challenges. Finally, this podcast is a production from Ecotrust, where we work in partnership at the intersection of equity, economy, and environment. Learn more at ecotrust.org</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://ecotrust.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">ecotrust.substack.com</a>
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