Best K G Muzia Podcasts (2025)

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Taylor Cunningham: Shamu Dreams, Underwater Photography, and Swimming with the Sharks 1:28:06

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Send us a text Taylor Cunningham is a trained marine biologist and shark diver. Growing up ten minutes from Sea World shaped what she wanted to do in life– and that was to train Shamu. In this episode, we dive into the controversy around aquariums and animals in captivity, the importance of keeping an open mind, how to actually make money as an und…

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112. Shane Gero: Sperm Whales, the Importance of Culture, Decoding Animal Language, and Project CETI: Using AI in Science 1:02:44

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Send us a text Shane Gero is a marine biologist who studies whales. Growing up in Canada, Nature captivated him at an early age, and a childhood love for orcas grew into a career studying their cousins, the sperm whale. In this episode, Shane shares his path to working with the whales in Dominica, how scientists are using groundbreaking AI techniqu…

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111. Alan Weisman: The Magic of the Swamp, Eating Fancy Trash Fish, Poking Your Nose in People’s Business, and Hope Dies Last 53:00

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Send us a text Our world is in a state of change, and my guest today is asking the questions: What comes next? How do we adapt? And who is finding the solutions? Alan Weisman is an award-winning journalist whose reports have appeared in national outlets including The Atlantic Monthly and NPR, among others. His new book, "Hope Dies Last", seeks to a…

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110. What Balance Really Looks Like in a Busy Life (and How to Find Yours) 8:52

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Send us a text Ever felt like you're juggling flaming glassware while riding a unicycle on a trampoline? Same. In this deeply honest episode, we dive into what balance really looks like—and spoiler alert: it’s not a neat, tidy equation. From overworked weeks and triangle theory to biology’s take on homeostasis, we explore the messy, dynamic dance o…

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109. Joe Meisel: Barrier Reefs, Midwest to Marine Science, and the Marlin’s Fiery Eye 1:07:37

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Send us a text Joe Meisel is a scientist committed to protecting wild places and educating curious people. As a biologist, he has worked for 25 years with the Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation, where he gets to study plants such as orchids, the ocean, and share the fascination through study abroad programs. Growing up in the American Midwe…

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108. Eve Samples: Rescuing the River of Grass, Cultivating Advocacy, How to Get Involved, and Becoming a Friend of the Everglades 55:40

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Send us a text It’s funny how we can start off in life thinking that we’re going to do one thing, and end up pivoting to something totally different. Today’s guest is Eve Samples, Executive Director of Friends of the Everglades. In this episode we dive into a myriad of topics from career shifts to what one spark of activism can mean for a community…

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107. Holly Buresh: the Importance of ‘I Don’t Know’, 1000 Days at Sea, and Becoming Captain Mermaid 1:03:15

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Send us a text Captain Mermaid Professor Holly is how Holly Buresh’s niece very aptly describes what her aunt does. A graduate of Eckerd College, Wilderness 1st Responder, 200T Captains license holder, and marine science teacher, Holly certainly has charted her own path in life. Her journey takes us from the American midwest down to Florida over to…

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106. Sea Turtles: The Masters of Cyclical Living 9:50

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Send us a text Join Kara as she shares some similarities between our lives and the live of the magnificent sea turtle. Support the show GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE REGISTER FOR THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨ Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself Land your dream j…

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105. Stephen Kavanaugh: Ditching the 9-5, the Call of the Oyster (the Savior of Humanity), and Marine Health Foods. 1:23:52

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Send us a text Stephen Kavanaugh joins us on the show today. After graduating college, he followed his dream of becoming a field biologist, trekking through the wild Alaskan frontier. When it was time to return home to Ireland, Stephen looked around and saw the lack of a job market for a marine biologist, and decided to create his own– with oysters…

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104: Ty Walker: Swimming Upstream, Sustainable Aquaculture, and the heritage of Smoke in Chimneys 1:04:44

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Send us a text Farmer, fisherman, and founder of Smoke in Chimneys, Ty Walker joins us on the show today. After living in LA and following his calling as a DJ, Ty returned to his farming roots in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. It’s there that he charted a new path for himself and his young family– in aquaculture. On the show today, Ty shares ho…

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103. Steve Moreau: Childhood Dreams, True Wellness, and Connecting the Dots 1:20:43

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Send us a text Dr. Steve Moreau, is a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner with Caribbean roots. Like so many of us, Steve wanted to be a marine biologist in childhood, but personal health challenges in high school led him to pursue a career in wellness. On the show today, Steve shares his story from eating the Standard American Diet to vegeta…

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Episode 101: Life pivots, what's good, and what's next 11:40

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Send us a text WELCOME BACK! Host Kara Muzia is on the show today verifying the nearly two year hiatus from recordings, and sharing what’s next for the SYWTBAMB podcast. Support the show GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE REGISTER FOR THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨ Daily drops of goodness to bring your clos…

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102. Cody McLaughlin: Salmon Wars, Living in the Last Frontier, and Making Political Waves #102 1:18:46

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Send us a text Hunter, trapper, and fisherman Cody McLaughlin joins us on the show today. Cody is a season podcast producer and outdoor writer featured in several national publications including National Wild Turkey Federation’s Turkey Call Magazine and the Sportfishing Magazine. He also is a political strategist and serves on the board of the Alas…

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100. Lessons Learned in 100 Episodes 10:01

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Send us a text So, so much has been covered in 100 episodes. Here we recap some of the most important topics covered. Full transcript: marinebio.life/100 Support the show GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE REGISTER FOR THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨ Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nat…

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99. Melissa Cristina Màrquez: Sharks and Other Misunderstood Predators, Representation in Science, and Fins United 41:06

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Send us a text Melissa Cristina Márquez is a marine science education expert, TEDx speaker, author, and podcast host currently finishing her doctoral degree. She has been featured in NPR, Allure, InStyle, GQ, Seeker, Popular Science, and appeared on Disney+, BBC, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, Acciona, and Good Morning America. Born in Pue…

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98. Emily Velasquez: Cows, Algae, Mozambique, and What Can I Do? 49:01

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Send us a text Emily Velasquez is a student who currently lives in Mozambique. Though a newcomer to the country, she’s followed her curiosity to help answer some of the most pressing questions that this region- and the world- faces. From mangrove reforestation to using red algae in cattle feed to reduce methane emissions, Emily’s projects and goals…

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Andrea Richey: Sharks, Consumption, Careers of Passion, and the Hong Kong Shark Foundation 1:19:26

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Send us a text Andrea Richey is the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Shark Foundation. After decades as a corporate lawyer, Andrea realized that she wanted to give back more in life, and found her passion in saving sharks in the very epicenter of the shark fin trade. Through her work, Andrea has educated thousands of students, created lasting ch…

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William Trubridge: Freediving, Dolphins, and Creating a Mental Immune System 47:15

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Send us a text William Trubridge is the world’s deepest man, with an unassisted freediving record to 102m or 334 feet. He holds eighteen freediving records and six world champion titles, and is able to hold his breath for over seven minutes. He has spent an extraordinary amount time in and around the ocean in his lifetime, completing nearly unfatho…

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Divya Karnad, PhD: Sharks, Sea Turtles, Seafood Commons, and Indian Fisheries. 54:15

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Send us a text Divya Karnad is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at Ashoka University in India. The focus of her work is marine conservation and fisheries management. She won the global Future for Nature Award in recognition for her work with InSeason Fish, a sustainable seafood initiative that she founded. Divya is published in scien…

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94. Brooke Lynn Elzweig: Sea Turtles in Drains, Martian Landings, and the Largest Coral Restoration Project 56:21

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Send us a text Brooke Lynn Elzweig is an engineer and a marine biologist. Growing up, marine science took center stage with school projects focused on the ocean and marine science sleep away camps. When it came time for higher education, Brooke chose to pursue engineering in a land-locked state. The siren song of the sea is a powerful one, and afte…

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93. Erich Hoyt: Killer Whales, Blackwater, Planktonia, and the Greatest Migration on Earth 1:32:05

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Send us a text Erich Hoyt has spent much of his life on or beside the ocean, working with whales and dolphins. He is a noted conservationist, scientist, and an award-winning author, he actually wrote the first ever book on Orcas, or Killer Whales. A former Vannevar Bush Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Erich is currently a resea…

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92. Maddy McAllister, PhD: Ghost Stories, Shipwreck Mermaid, and Maritime Archeology 1:09:47

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Send us a text Maddy McAllister is the Senior Curator for Maritime Archaeology at James Cook University and the Museum of Tropical Queensland. In her words, Maddy is a maritime archeologist and shipwreck detective. In today’s episode we chat about the ghost story that inspired Maddy’s career, how technology has helped shape the archeology field, ho…

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91. Stephan Abel: Startups, Switching Careers, Dot Com, the Chesapeake Bay, and Building a Shellfish Hatchery 1:02:01

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Send us a text Stephan Abel is the the President and CEO of Ferry Cove Shellfish, an oyster hatchery located along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. Starting off his career, Stephan didn’t even consider going into natural sciences or natural resources at all. In fact, he was military. In today’s episode, Stephan shares his story, transi…

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90. Chris Maingot: Waves under Waves, Physical Oceanography, Working Offshore, and Ocean Engineering 48:32

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Send us a text Chris Maingot is an ocean engineer and physical oceanographer. Growing up in South Florida, Chris always felt at home in the water and- after a slight deviation down the path of pre-med- decided to pursue a career in the ocean. Today we chat about what an ocean engineer is, what a physical oceanographer does, and about some crazy oce…

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89. Dr. Megan Davis: Ocean Ranchers, Pink Pearls, the Magic of 9pm, and Queen Conch Aquaculture 1:01:04

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Send us a text For four decades, Dr. Megan Davis has been working with the iconic queen conch in Florida and all over the Caribbean. In today’s episode, Megan shares how at age 16, she knew she wanted to do conch aquaculture, and how she’s been at the forefront of conch science and aquaculture since. Megan shares how conch is being restored all ove…

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88. Dr. Josh Voss: Coral Research and Exploration, Gardens in the Sea, Technical Ninja Diving, Protected Areas and Policy 1:01:27

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Send us a text Dr. Joshua Voss is the Executive Director of NOAA's Cooperative Institute for Ocean Exploration, Research, and Technology and an Associate Research Professor at Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. His research interests? Coral. In today’s episode, we chat about coral reefs, both shallow and mesophotic…

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87. Amy Osborne: Antarctica, Outdoor Education, Curious Seals, Frigid Nudibranchs, and Life on the Ice 59:25

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Send us a text Outdoor environmental educator Amy Osborne joins us on the show today. Starting her career as a rowing coach, Amy discovered her passion for teaching- and particularly teaching the outdoors- a little bit later in life. This led her to the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, Wyoming, and California. It also gave her the opportunity with Pol…

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86. Calum Maclean: Scotland, the Right to Roam, Outdoor Swimming 1:16:05

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Send us a text Film-maker, broadcaster, photographer, and outdoor swimmer Calum Maclean joins us on the podcast today. Calum is a host on the BBC Social, and has his own wildly popular YouTube, Instagram, and now TikTok channels. His new book, “1001 Outdoor Swimming Tips” is written to get people out in and excited about being submerged in nature. …

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85. Danél Wentzel: Kelp Forests, Freelance Marine Biology, Capensis, and Shark Encounters 1:02:20

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Send us a text Entrepreneur, marine biologist, educator, and dive instructor, Danél Wentzel joins us on the show. Danél shares her journey from landlocked farmland in rural South Africa to becoming an instructor with over 600 dives under her belt, four minute breath holds, and her own show and company. As a self proclaimed “freelance marine biologi…

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84. Aislinn Olthoff: Sassy Sloths, Mugged by Whales, and Connecting with Nature 40:04

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Send us a text Past SYWTBAMB intern Aislinn Olthoff joins us on the show today! Inspired by nature around her and Jane Goodall, Aislinn took a gap year after high school in order to figure out where her interests lie. A pivotal volunteer opportunity working with elephants in Asia firmly pointed her to her degree in Wildlife Conservation. Not one to…

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83. Constance Schéré: MPAs, Fake-out Seabirds, International Differences, and the Myth of Too Late 1:22:24

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Send us a text With an undergraduate, two masters under her belt, Constance Schéré is currently working on her PhD studying MPAs. In this super wide ranging episode we chat about how Constance went from a history degree to studying marine science and then conservation, how growing up next to a marine protected area influences her work now, and how …

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82. Isobel Yeo: Underwater Volcanoes, Chimneys in the Ocean, and Fish with Feet 1:12:05

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Send us a text Isobel Yeo is a marine volcanologist, which means she studies volcanoes underwater. Volcanoes are found everywhere, and we really don’t know that much about them. Today, Izzy and I chat about why it can actually be easier to study space than the ocean, and what field work really looks like including playing with ROVs and seeing fish …

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81. Jessica Pate: Drones, Collaborations, Dream Boats, and Emails from Manta Rays 48:02

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Send us a text If you’ve listened to episode 2 of the podcast, you’ve already heard Jessica’s story and the genesis of her research. Today, we start right where we left off in that episode. Jessica shares a few of her many exciting projects including identifying and describing a third species of manta, tagging the mantas, and future projects with g…

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80. Dawn Borg Costanzi: International Fisheries, Information Technology, and Alternative Career Paths 54:51

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Send us a text IT guru at PEW Charitable Trusts, Dawn Borg Costanzi joins us on the SYWTBAMB podcast. Her job? To help track international fisheries. Which wasn't what she thought she would do initially. Originally, Dawn was going to go into software design. In this episode, we chat about how the fishing world captivated Dawn’s interest and how she…

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79. Brandon Doheny: Deep Diving, eDNA, Wilderness, and Open Ocean Sailing 44:51

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Send us a text Brandon Doheny is a marine scientist, diver, and sailor. Our conversation today ranges from crazy two hundred plus foot dives to eDNA sampling to teaching technology to identify sea creatures. Currently Brandon is on an extended sailing trip with his family, sailing from California to New Zealand, so of course we chat a bit about thi…

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78. Allison Poklemba: Botany, Herbalism, and Nutritious, Cancer-Killing, Radioactive Combatting Seaweed 1:13:09

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Send us a text We’re diving into the wonderful world of seaweeds! My guest today is Allison Poklemba, environmental educator, botanist, and herbalist. Allison shares how plants have fascinated her from a young age, why her move across the country for university was the financially responsible choice, and how she incorporated both botany and herbali…

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77. Andia Fonnegra Chavez, PhD: Coral Reefs, Colorful Sponges, and Following Your Own Path 1:23:48

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Send us a text Dr. Andia Fonnegra Chavez studies sponges and their interactions on reefs at Florida Atlantic University.. In today’s fascinating conversation, Andia shares her story falling in love with the ocean growing up in Colombia, and how she ultimately ended up in the States. We chat about how sponges are important members of the reef buildi…

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76. Valeria Vergara, PhD: Research Camping, Being Adaptable, and Beluga Whales 54:40

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Send us a text Valeria Vergara is a senior research scientist at Raincoast Conservation Foundation where she co-directs the Cetacean Conservation Research Program. Her main focus? Beluga Whales. Originally hailing from Argentia, Valeria studied canids- specifically coyotes and foxes- during her undergrad and masters degree. It wasn’t until her PhD …

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75. Kristy Bredin: Marine Herbalism, Tide Pools, and Mermaid Botanicals 59:29

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Send us a text Kristy Bredin is an herbalist, educator and owner of Mermaid botanicals. She lives in the San Juan Island in Washington State. In this episode, you’ll learn what herbalism is, how seaweed is the ancestor to all land plants, some of the magical powers of marine algae, and what a day in the life of an ocean herbalist looks like- tide p…

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74. Winnie Courtene-Jones, PhD: Hermit Crab Battles, Dolphin Research, and Plastics in the Trenches 55:52

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Send us a text Winnie Courtene-Jones is a researcher at the University of Plymouth in their International Marine Litter Research Unit. We had such a fun conversation today starting with Winnie’s volunteer position studying dolphins off the coast of Wales. Winnie shares her graduate research of, essentially, watching hermit crabs duke it out, and ho…

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73. Steve Burton: Baby Dolphins, Seal Training, and Marine Mammal Response 1:14:56

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Send us a text Steve Burton has what most people would consider to be the dream job. As the Director of the Marine Mammal and Stranding Assessment program at Harbor Branch, Steve’s job is to work with dolphins and whales. In addition to responding to animals in distress, he also gets to conduct population assessments, the scientific way of describi…

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72. Harri Pettitt-Wade: Fishy Movements, Invasive Species, and Narwhal Camp 51:56

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Send us a text Harri is an aquatic animal biologist and ecologist which is a broad way to describe his work monitoring fish patterns and their implications with our changing climate, and spending time at camp tagging whales. We have a fun conversation today covering topics ranging from tropical sharks to arctic fish and even narwhals. Harri has som…

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71. Jim Sullivan, PhD: Powerful Phytoplankton, True Science, and Creating Change 1:22:26

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Send us a text Jim Sullivan has had a fascinating career starting with the smallest, and quite possibly the mightiest, organism in the sea, phytoplankton. From doing ground-breaking scientific research, including anti-submarine warfare research, to inventing new oceanographic equipment to leading an oceanographic institute, Jim has had quite the di…

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70. Sindia Sosidan, PhD: Corals, Paleoclimatology, and Surfing 1:00:11

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Send us a text Sindia is a paleoclimatologist, which means she studies how the earth used to look, millions of years ago, in order to better understand what may be going on with our current climate. Sindia is a past Sir Keith Murdoch fellow, Fulbright Distinguished Scholar, and currently teaches and conducts research at Cardiff University in the UK…

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69. Bill Francois: Honey Swimming, Gangster Fishing, and the Eloquence of the Sardine 1:10:21

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Send us a text Bill Francois is a physicist, marine scientist, fisherman, and author. In his premiere book, Eloquence of the Sardine, Bill dives into the world of mythology, legends, and basic science, bringing to life fascinating stories from the underwater realm. In today’s show, Bill shares how he won a National French show competition and the p…

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68. Kate Killerlain Morrisson: Match-making, Marine Affairs, and Starting New Things 42:28

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Send us a text Kate Morrison is the strategic partnership director for the Ocean Foundation. Her job? Match-making. Kate is the magician that connects science and conservation efforts to the sources of funding with similar intentions and goals. In today’s episode, we chat about Kate’s winding path, starting as a marine bio major and the shift from …

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67. Kaitlyn Lowder, PhD: Decapods, Global Ocean Policy, and Enabling 57:25

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Send us a text As a senior program associate with The Ocean Foundation, Kaitlyn Lowder supports the International Ocean Acidification Initiative. Despite growing up in a landlocked desert, Kaitlyn always knew she wanted to become a marine biologist. She pursued her dream of becoming a marine scientist, despite growing up in a landlocked desert, and…

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66. Annukka Pekkarinen: Pygmy Blue Whales, Arctic Exploring, and Napaland 51:33

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Send us a text Finnish sailor, marine scientist, and science communicator, Annukka Pekkarinen joins us on the show today. Growing up sailing the archipelagos of Finland, the ocean has influenced her life in a big way. In this episode, we chat about Annukka’s PhD research studying pygmy blue whales (don’t worry, they’re still huge), how her research…

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65. Gardner Douglas: Shucking, Water Intoxication, and Becoming the Oyster Ninja 53:42

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Send us a text From shucking in oyster bars to his own private events and even for the President of the United States, Gardener Douglas truly is the Oyster Ninja. With his own mobile rawbar business and podcast, Gardner has garnered some amazing experiences around oysters. Gardner is super passionate about oysters and his work, and it really shows …

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64. Denise Risch, PhD: Dolphins, Whale Songs, and Underwater Acoustics 57:22

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Send us a text If studying sound underwater sounds like a quiet activity to you, this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Denise Risch is a marine mammal ecologist currently with the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) studying marine acoustics (sounds in the ocean) and the impacts with marine mammals like whales and dolphins. We chat about ho…