Ocean Stories

<p>I always wondered what it takes to become someone that works with sharks for a living. Kaitlyn McQueeney walks us through her career journey, from studying marine biology to getting on boats and to finally becoming...

<p>Today we chat with Hannah Tizedes, microplastics artist and founder of The Cleanup Club, about her journey from growing up by the Great Lakes to starting a nonprofit dedicated to tackling plastic pollution. She...

<p>Everyone deserves the chance to learn how to swim and feel safe around water, no matter their background or age! Plenty of adults don’t know how to swim, yet there aren’t enough resources specifically designed to...

<p>Ever wondered how to turn your passion for wildlife into a career in conservation photography? In this episode, we sit down with Kaush Subramaniam, wildlife biologist and photographer, to explore what it takes to...

<p>What does holiday shopping have to do with ocean conservation? So much more than you might think! In this episode, we’re diving into how you can vote with your dollar to support the planet this holiday season. Black...

<p>What’s at stake for ocean conservation during the Trump years? Knowledge is power so let’s get engaged! In this episode, I’m broadly outlining the biggest threats, the policies to watch, and what we can do to protect...

<p>This is a quick recap of random thoughts on my brain plus a little celebration of the past year of Ocean Stories. Our first episode was released on Nov. 7th, 2023. Plus some thoughts on how I'm dealing with election...

<p>In this episode we’re talking with Laura– Australian surfer, ocean lover, and the creative mind behind Froth Nugget, a small surf brand featuring her quirky and relatable illustrations. Laura’s content captures the...

<p>Ever wondered how to break into marine biology or find your place in the field? In this episode we sit down with Madysson (Marine Science with Mady on Instagram) to talk about what it really takes to study marine...

<p>Tourism and travel are closely linked with ocean health, as more than 50% of tourism happens in coastal or marine ecosystems. What about the carbon emissions from planes? Long haul vs. short haul flights? Reef safer...

<p>Building a surf brand from the ground up is no easy feat, especially when you’re navigating the complex world of sustainable business. In episode 33 of Ocean Stories, we chat with Manon Erné, founder of SunDaze Surf...

<p>Our consumption patterns and habits create MAJOR impacts on our oceans– from ocean plastics to harmful ingredients to unethical labor to false advertising, it’s ROUGH out there in terms of shopping sustainably. We...

<p>Breathwork + zen + relaxation = freediving? Luciana is a holistic freediving instructor and competitor who shares some of her best freediving tips for beginners. We talk about her experience learning how to freedive...

<p>Today we're chatting with content creator and surfer Jade Darmaswangsa about her journey learning to surf. Jade's experience began with a simple surf lesson and quickly spiraled into her conquering one of the most...

<p>Irene is a marine biologist working in the Maldives to protect, preserve, and grow new corals. I don’t think I’ve ever met someone that loves corals as much as Irene– she explains their importance to the Maldives...