I’m now the host of the PADI Dive Stories Podcast!
Immerse yourself in the underwater world with Dive Stories. PADI presents monthly podcast episodes sharing diving’s most inspirational characters and their narratives with the world. We’re talking scuba, freediving, underwater exploration, travel, conservation, and all things in and around the ocean. Join us as we seek adventure and save the ocean. Hosted by Ocean Allison.
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Dr. Denise Herzing: Wild Dolphin Project Founder
Podcast Episode #67
Denise is the Founder and Research Director of The Wild Dolphin Project, a non-profit research initiative studying the behavior, social structure, and communication of Atlantic spotted dolphins in the wild for more than three decades. Learn more about the longest running underwater dolphin research project in the world, their hands-off approach to learning about these marine mammals, and their cutting edge attempts at two-way communication. In this episode we also discuss ways to get involved with Wild Dolphin Project through membership, Bahamas field-work participation, internships, and events.
Visit www.wilddolphinproject.org to learn more and follow Wild Dolphin Project on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to stay up to date with their research.
Paul de Gelder: Shark Bite Survivor Now Advocating for Sharks
Podcast Episode #66
Paul is a shark bite survivor now passionately advocating for the conservation of sharks worldwide through public speaking, writing, and TV presenting on programs like Discovery Channel’s Shark Week. In this episode we discuss how even after losing two limbs to a bull shark in 2009 as a Navy Clearance Diver, Paul has come to realize that sharks are truly incredible animals that need respect and protection. Paul also shares why he chooses to eat a plant-based diet and how his profound relationship with the ocean inspires him to care for all life above and below the water.
To learn more about Paul’s story, visit his website www.pauldegelder.com, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @pauldegelder.
Ando Shah: Aquatic Virtual Reality Co-Founder
Podcast Episode #65
Ando is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Ballast Technologies, the world’s first aquatic virtual reality company. Inspired by his love for the ocean and his desire to increase empathy, Ando is applying his skills in developing technologies to help connect humans with the ocean in a fully immersive experience. In this episode we discuss Ando’s childhood in India that included an extreme fear of water, a profound experience diving with whales in Mozambique, his views on the true value of virtual reality, and so much more.
Learn more about Ballast Technologies by visiting their website www.ballastvr.com, visit Ando’s personal website www.ando.xyz to learn more about the multitude of projects he’s worked on, and follow him on Instagram @andoshah.
Jack Fishman: Project AWARE’s Community Conservation Officer
Podcast Episode #64
Jack is the Community Conservation Officer at Project AWARE (sister non-profit to PADI, the world’s leading scuba training organization). Through his incredible passion for the underwater world, his knowledge of ecotourism, and his skills in scuba diving, Jack is inspiring ocean lovers around the world to become involved in ocean conservation efforts. Whether you’re a diver, a snorkeler, or simply a beach-goer, this episode will provide you with lots of ways to get more involved in ocean conservation initiatives like Dive Against Debris surveys, REEF fish ID surveys, and AWARE Week events!
To learn more, visit Project AWARE’s website, PADI’s website, and connect with Jack directly on Instagram @jackfish44.
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