Filled with stories of people living out their soul’s calling, the So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist podcast is your go-to resource for exploring the connection between humans, the land, and the high seas. If you’ve ever dreamed of journeying the ocean’s depths, wondered where your food comes from, or thought about how it all fits together, this podcast is for you. This show dives into science, conservation, and living in connection with our blue planet. We’ll hear stories from people following their own curiosity in life and charted their own path. Bring out your inner explorer and discover our world through a whole new lens.
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About the host
K. G. Muzia hosts So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist, a science show with 113 episodes published.
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Taylor Cunningham: Shamu Dreams, Underwater Photography, and Swimming with the Sharks
Jun 18, 20251h 28mEp. 113S2
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 c
112. Shane Gero: Sperm Whales, the Importance of Culture, Decoding Animal Language, and Project CETI: Using AI in Science
Jun 4, 20251h 2mEp. 112S2
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.
111. Alan Weisman: The Magic of the Swamp, Eating Fancy Trash Fish, Poking Your Nose in People’s Business, and Hope Dies Last
May 21, 202553mEp. 111S2
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
110. What Balance Really Looks Like in a Busy Life (and How to Find Yours)
May 7, 20258mEp. 110S2
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
109. Joe Meisel: Barrier Reefs, Midwest to Marine Science, and the Marlin’s Fiery Eye
Apr 23, 20251h 7mEp. 109S2
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
108. Eve Samples: Rescuing the River of Grass, Cultivating Advocacy, How to Get Involved, and Becoming a Friend of the Everglades
Apr 9, 202555mEp. 108S2
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 Eve
107. Holly Buresh: the Importance of ‘I Don’t Know’, 1000 Days at Sea, and Becoming Captain Mermaid
Mar 26, 20251h 3mEp. 107S2
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
106. Sea Turtles: The Masters of Cyclical Living
Mar 5, 20259mEp. 106S2
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 T
105. Stephen Kavanaugh: Ditching the 9-5, the Call of the Oyster (the Savior of Humanity), and Marine Health Foods.
Feb 19, 20251h 23mEp. 105S2
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 I
104: Ty Walker: Swimming Upstream, Sustainable Aquaculture, and the heritage of Smoke in Chimneys
Feb 5, 20251h 4mEp. 104S2
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
103. Steve Moreau: Childhood Dreams, True Wellness, and Connecting the Dots
Jan 22, 20251h 20mEp. 103S2
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
102. Cody McLaughlin: Salmon Wars, Living in the Last Frontier, and Making Political Waves #102
Jan 8, 20251h 18mEp. 102S2
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 Fede
Episode 101: Life pivots, what's good, and what's next
Jan 8, 202511mEp. 101S2
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
100. Lessons Learned in 100 Episodes
Feb 22, 202310mEp. 1000
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 BIOLOGIS
99. Melissa Cristina Màrquez: Sharks and Other Misunderstood Predators, Representation in Science, and Fins United
Feb 8, 202341mEp. 990
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, Pop
98. Emily Velasquez: Cows, Algae, Mozambique, and What Can I Do?
Jan 25, 202349mEp. 980
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 w
Andrea Richey: Sharks, Consumption, Careers of Passion, and the Hong Kong Shark Foundation
Jan 11, 20231h 19mEp. 970
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 sh
William Trubridge: Freediving, Dolphins, and Creating a Mental Immune System
Dec 28, 202247m0
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 fo
Divya Karnad, PhD: Sharks, Sea Turtles, Seafood Commons, and Indian Fisheries.
Dec 14, 202254mEp. 950
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 Aw
94. Brooke Lynn Elzweig: Sea Turtles in Drains, Martian Landings, and the Largest Coral Restoration Project
Nov 30, 202256mEp. 940
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
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Who is the host of So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist?
So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist is hosted by K. G. Muzia. The show is categorised under science (natural) and has published 113 episodes.
How many episodes does So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist have?
So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist has published 113 episodes.
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