One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this episode of One Lagoon – One Voice, we dive into the fascinating world of oyster farming with Sam Walsh of SharkBite Oysters and Nicolette Mariano of Treasure Coast Shellfish. Jessy chats with the farmers about how they grow oysters in floating gear on the Indian River Lagoon, what makes Florida oysters unique, and why eating farmed oysters is actually good for the environment.

You’ll learn how local genetics make oysters stronger and better suited for Florida’s hot, salty waters, how farms create habitat for crabs, fish, and other marine life, and what challenges farmers face from predators like stone crabs and barnacle overgrowth. Sam and Nicolette also share their favorite ways to enjoy fresh oysters and how consumers can support lagoon health—starting with what’s on their plate.

👉 Learn about Sharkbite Oysters and Treasure Coast Shellfish.

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This episode of One Lagoon, One Voice explores how music, dance, and storytelling can turn environmental education into an unforgettable experience. Host Heather Stapleton is joined by Adam Schnell, Artistic Director of Ballet Vero Beach, and Daniel Flick, Senior Lecturer at Rollins College and Creative Mentor for the Indian River Lagoon Estuary In Concert. 

Together, they share how their performances bring the lagoon to life — from dancing manatees and land crabs in Nutcracker on the Indian River to student-composed music and spoken word performances that give the lagoon its own voice. Their work shows how creative interpretation can reach audiences who might never attend a lecture or read a report, sparking curiosity and emotional connection to the estuary.

When difficult topics like water quality and habitat loss are told through performance, they become more relatable and memorable. This episode is a reminder that protecting the Indian River Lagoon isn’t just about data — it’s also about storytelling, community, and inspiring the next generation to care for this unique ecosystem.

👉 Learn about Ballet Vero Beach and their upcoming performances.

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In our 18th episode of One Voice, we chat with Dr. Austin Fox from the Florida Institute of Technology about all things muck — and why removing it from the Indian River Lagoon is so important. 

To learn more about the Florida Institute’s muck removal project and process, visit Florida Tech’s Indian River Lagoon Research Institute and the muck dredging final reports.

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Our 17th episode of One Voice features Judy Orcutt, President of the Clean Water Coalition (CWC) of Indian River County, and Matt Mitts, Director of Public Works at Vero Beach. We discuss the CWC’s project to convert working families’ homes and properties in ALICE communities in Vero Beach into the city's STEP sewer system. 

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In our 16th episode of One Voice, we speak with project manager, Scott Tedford, from the environmental resources division at Martin County Public Works. We explore various stormwater treatments such as floating wetlands that reduce pollution in the Indian River Lagoon (IRL). 

To learn more about stormwater treatment areas and Martin County’s water quality projects, visit Martin County Public Works. 

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In our 15th episode of One Voice, we’re diving into the ins and outs of algae and algae blooms in the Indian River Lagoon. Our guests are two leading algal researchers: Edward Philips from the University of Florida and Malcolm McFarland from Florida Atlantic University at Harbor Beach.  

To learn more about Ed and Malcolm’s long-term monitoring of harmful algal blooms in the IRL, visit Florida Atlantic University and the University of Florida websites:

• https://www.fau.edu/hboi/research/ocean-health-human-health/florida-center-for-coastal-and-human-health/habs/indian-river-lagoon/
• https://water.ifas.ufl.edu/harmful-algal-blooms/ 

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In our 14th episode of One Voice, we speak with Virginia Barker and Terri Breeden of Brevard County’s Natural Resources Management Department. Listen as we discuss the half-cent sales tax and how it’s sparked drastic improvement efforts in the lagoon, including the Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) project. 

To learn more about funds raised via the half-cent sales tax, SOIRL and how it’s helped clear mass amounts of pollution in the IRL, visit Brevard County’s Save Our Indian River Lagoon project plan: https://www.brevardfl.gov/SaveOurLagoon/ProjectPlan

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In our 13th episode, we’re diving into IRL clam restoration and the key efforts to preserve them. 

Clams may seem like simple creatures, but they play crucial roles in maintaining the health of our coastal environments. From filtering and improving water quality to providing habitat and food for marine life, clams truly multitask along Florida’s shores. 

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Todd Osborne from the University of Florida Whitney Lab and explore the science behind clam restoration, the challenges these vital bivalves face and innovative projects aimed at bringing them back from the brink. 

To learn more about clam restoration initiatives, visit the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience today: https://www.whitney.ufl.edu/

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In today’s episode we discuss the National Estuary Program and how it works. The NEP functions within a unique collaborative governance model structured around collaboration and communication among every stakeholder in the watershed. We talk about the EPA’s connection to the NEP, the NEP Management Conference, how the NEP brings people together and our shared mission of protecting and restoring waterways.

IRL Community Engagement Coordinator Jessy Wales discusses all these things and more with Jennifer DiMaio, Physical Scientist with the US Environmental Protection Agency and Duane DeFreese, Executive Director of the IRL Council and the IRLNEP.

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Indian River Lagoon Community Engagement Coordinator Caleta Scott sits down with a very special guest — her father, Ronald Scott. As a Fort Pierce Florida native, Scott speaks of his experiences growing up as a Black nature-lover in the 1950s, and father and daughter discuss environmental accessibility through the years, fishing in the IRL, and tips on inspiring a love for the environment in children from a young age.

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