Fish ON AIR

School of Fish: El Niño

Andrew Leising, a NOAA Fisheries research oceanographer teaches us the science behind El Niño, the signs, the impacts, and what we might expect in the coming months. The

Reel Talk: Summertime Surf Fishing

Southern California shore fishing guides, Kaspar and Gary Kazazian give us their hot tips for summertime fishing. The conversation covers ideal features and conditions fo

On the Line: 50 years of Fishery Management

April 13, 2026 marked the 50th anniversary of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, or MSA. Meredith Moore, Senior Director of the Fish Conservati

School of Fish: Federal Fishery Management

MSA 101: Corey Ridings introduces us to the Magnuson Stevens Act, the primary law for managing fisheries in the United States. We discuss its history, purpose, and impact

On the Line: South Coast MPAs and Laguna Beach

What went into creating California's Network of Marine Protected Areas and what was it like to be a part of the process? Ray Hiemstra takes us through his experience from

On the Line: California's MPA Network

There are many claims about what the science says about California's MPA Network. Dr. Kerry Nickols takes us through what we've learned from the first decade of this worl

On the Line: Pt. Sal

Pt. Sal is a beloved wild space for local community members and visitors alike, many of whom hike the 11-mile round-trip trail to the point and its beaches to gaze upon p

On the Line: Duxbury Reef

Changes to Duxbury Reef State Marine Conservation Area: There's a proposal to expand and strengthen the Marine Protected Area at Duxbury Reef in California. As with most

School of Fish: Marine Protected Areas

MPA 101: Dr. Douglas McCauley, fisherman and renowned marine scientist, shares insights on marine protected areas (MPAs), their ecological importance, design principles,

A Founder's Story

Welcome to the first episode of Fish ON AIR. Fish On's founder, Anupa Asokan shares her journey of working in ocean conservation and what led her to create a new space fo