Jack Fishman: Project AWARE’s Community Conservation Officer

Posted by in Citizen Science, Coal Reefs, Marine Debris, Podcast, Scuba Diving

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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Dr. Andrea Marshall: The Queen of Mantas

Posted by in Citizen Science, Manta Rays, Marine Science, New Species, Podcast

Podcast Episode #62

Andrea is the co-founder of Marine Megafauna Foundation, studying manta ray populations worldwide in order to protect and conserve these ocean giants. She was the first person to ever study manta rays for her PhD, discovered an entirely new species of manta, created a manta ray photo database encouraging citizen science, and has been highly influential in getting the need for manta conservation recognized globally. She is truly the Queen of Mantas!

Follow Andrea on Instagram, visit Marine Megafauna Foundation’s website to learn more about her work, visit Ray of Hope Expedition’s website to join her on expedition, and contribute manta ID photos to Manta Matcher.

This Ocean Allison Podcast episode is brought to you by Kraken Sports, high quality scuba diving photo and video equipment. Visit www.krakensports.ca to learn more.

Allison Lee: Phytoplankton PhD Student

Posted by in Antarctica, Citizen Science, Climate Change, Marine Science, Podcast

Podcast Episode #54

Allison is a biological oceanography PhD student at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, working to bring phytoplankton research to the world of citizen science in the Arctic and the Antarctic. In this episode we discuss her experience working in a lab setting, her inspiring blog ‘Woman Scientist’, her passion for phytoplankton research, and more.

Visit Allison Lee’s website womanscientist.com and follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.