Dr. Greg Rouse: Marine biologist discovering new species
Podcast Episode #13
Greg is a marine biologist frequently discovering new species of ocean organisms like bone eating worms and ruby seadragons. His work to better understand the evolutionary history of marine species largely contributes to our growing knowledge of the ocean and how to protect it. Hear about what it’s like to discover and name new species, and why Greg prides himself on taking beautiful imagery of his live minute subjects.
Visit Greg’s lab website to learn more about his work, check out his Scripps Institution of Oceanography profile, and read about how they discovered the new Ruby Seadragon!
Charlie Knight: Ocean lifeguard and PADI dive instructor
Podcast Episode #12
Charlie is an ocean lifeguard in San Diego with a passion for helping beach goers stay safe. As a PADI Scuba Diver Trainer, he shares his love for diving with those he takes beneath the surface. Hear how this lifelong water man’s love for the ocean drives him to experience the ocean in any way possible, from surfing, to diving, to paddle boarding.
Visit the San Diego Lifeguard Services website to learn more about how you can stay safe while enjoying the ocean.
Kaitlyn Lowder: Graduate student communicating climate change science
Podcast Episode 11#
Kaitlyn is a PhD student at Scripps Institution of Oceanography studying the effects of ocean acidification on shelled marine species. She recently attended the Paris Climate Change Conference where she spoke with government officials from around the world about how global climate change is affecting the ocean. Hear about her experience at COP21, and how and why the oceans are now included in the United Nations Climate Change Agreement!
Follow Kaitlyn on Twitter to connect with her and learn about her science, and see her profile on Ocean Scientists for Informed Policy.
Maggie Amsler: Antarctic research scientist extraordinaire
Podcast Episode #10
Maggie is a marine biologist and ecologist with more than 30 years of experience doing research in Antarctica. Her work on krill and the chemical interactions of near shore organisms has prompted an island, Amsler Island, to be named in her honor. Hear how Maggie has seen the effects of human-induced climate change in her own lifetime by simply visiting Antarctica over the years.
Read about Maggie’s Antarctic adventures on UAB in Antarctica, and see her in my short film Antarctic SeaScience Expedition.
Suzanne van der Veeken: Hitchsailing ocean adventurer
Podcast Episode #9
Suzanne is an ocean adventurer hitchsailing around the world promoting sustainable and environmentally responsible travel. Hear how all the different ways she connects with and enjoy the ocean have motivated her to make the ocean, and helping to conserve it, her life focus. She’s the Oceanpreneur!
Follow Suzanne on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Check out her Oceanpreneur website, help fund her hitchsailing e-book on Indiegogo, and sign up to become an Inspirate!
