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Ocean Science Radio

Andrew Kornblatt, Naomi Frances Farabaugh

Booking Overview

A monthly ocean-science interview show covering marine research, conservation, ocean policy, and major discoveries through conversations with scientists, government science leaders, conservation advocates, and science communicators. Agencies could credibly pitch marine researchers, ocean-policy experts, conservation organization leaders, and expedition or documentary professionals with authoritative expertise; booking difficulty is medium because guests are specialized, established experts rather than mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 115

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

onlineoceansymposium@gmail.com

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Host

Andrew Kornblatt - Founder and host of the Online Ocean Symposium and co-host of an ocean-science program focused on current marine research and conservation issues.

Naomi Frances Farabaugh - Ocean-science professional affiliated with Florida International University and co-host of a program focused on current marine research, conservation, and policy.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established marine scientists, ocean-policy officials, conservation organization leaders, research authors, and experienced science communicators or expedition professionals with direct expertise and credible work in ocean-related fields.
Required Achievements:  
Published peer-reviewed research or influential science books, Leadership of marine-science or conservation organizations, Senior roles in government ocean or science agencies, Major expeditions, documentaries, or public science initiatives

Recent Guest Discussions

David Shiffman - Shark Science And Conservation Policy, Shark Depredation, Population Management, CITES Protections, And Public Engagement.

Jasmin Graham - Shark Research And Conservation, Diversity In Marine Science, Indigenous And Local Ecological Knowledge, And Pathways For Women Of Color In Stem.

Xikun Song - Deep-sea Whale Fossils, Whale Evolution, Whale Falls, Deep-diving Cetaceans, And Carbon Sequestration On The Seafloor.

Craig McLean - Ocean Observing Infrastructure, Federal Science Policy, Scientific Integrity, And The Importance Of Long-term Ocean Monitoring.

Alex Rose - Marine Conservation, Threatened Reefs, Expedition Filmmaking, Protected Waters, And Documenting Ocean Change.

Recent Topics

Science, Oceanography, Marine Conservation, Shark Research, Ocean Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Ocean Science Radio
:

Last on His List - Sharks, Anglers, and the New Executive Order

September 30, 2026

Frances's angry text about the executive order, and how it launched this episodeMeet Dr. David Shiffman: shark science, policy, and why he's called Shark Week's biggest criticThe story behind "Why Sharks Matter"What Section 7 of the new executive order actually saysNOAA already has a depredation strategy, so what's this task force for?Depredation explained: what it means to get "sharked"Why shark populations can't simply boom, and why culling wouldn't helpSharks learning that engine noise mea...

Better PR for Sharks - Jasmin Graham and the Rise of Minorities in Shark Sciences

August 31, 2026

In 2019, there was exactly one Black member of the American Elasmobranch Society — the leading U.S. society for shark and ray researchers — out of 500. Then a single tweet during Black Birders Week changed everything. Join us as we sit down with Jasmin Graham, President and CEO of Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS), the organization she and three other Black women scientists built from a viral tweet into a global community with members across four continents — launched just three weeks after...

Ten Million Whales - Inside the Whale Necropolis

July 31, 2026

Nearly seven kilometers beneath the Indian Ocean, a team of scientists went looking for hydrothermal vents — and found something else entirely. What they mistook, at first glance, for smoking chimneys turned out to be whale skulls: the opening of a necropolis stretching 1,200 kilometers across the sea floor, holding nearly 500 fossilized whales alongside active whale falls still teeming with life. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Xikun Song of the Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engine...

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Frequently asked questions

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Ocean Science Radio
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How do I get in touch with Ocean Science Radio?

Ocean Science Radio is hosted by Andrew Kornblatt and Naomi Frances Farabaugh. Its publicly listed email is onlineoceansymposium@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Ocean Science Radio?

The publicly listed email for Ocean Science Radio: onlineoceansymposium@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Ocean Science Radio have?

Podseeker estimates Ocean Science Radio reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Ocean Science Radio?

Ocean Science Radio typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established marine scientists, ocean-policy officials, conservation organization leaders, research authors, and experienced science communicators or expedition professionals with direct expertise and credible work in ocean-related fields. Common among recent guests: Published peer-reviewed research or influential science books; Leadership of marine-science or conservation organizations; Senior roles in government ocean or science agencies. Recent guests include David Shiffman, Jasmin Graham, and Xikun Song.

How hard is it to get booked on Ocean Science Radio?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Ocean Science Radio cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Oceanography, Marine Conservation, Shark Research, and Ocean Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

onlineoceansymposium@gmail.com

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