Dr. Gordon Ober: Recent PhD graduate and Oceanbites blogger
Podcast Episode #28
Gordon is a recent PhD graduate studying the effects of climate change and ocean acidification on coastal organisms and ecosystems. As a writer for Oceanbites, a graduate student run blog, Gordon is explaining the latest oceanographic research to the public. Hear him explain what it’s like to get a PhD in ocean science, how he stays positive in the face of climate change, and what value he sees in communicating science effectively.
Visit Gordon’s website and follow him on Twitter. Visit oceanbites.org and follow @oceanbites on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Grant Baysinger: Sea turtle field biologist in South Florida
Podcast Episode #27
Grant is a field biologist with Ecological Associates Incorporated working to monitor and conserve sea turtle populations in South Florida. With sea turtle nesting season in full swing, Grant has great advice on how we can all help these ocean reptiles to have another successful year. Hear what sea turtle monitoring truly involves, and why it’s so vitally important for these endangered and threatened species. With the beach as his office, Grant explains why and how he does what he does.
Find Ecological Associates on Facebook and visit their website ecological-associates.com to learn more.
Andrew Stern: Founder of Smartfin
Podcast Episode #19
Andrew is a retired neurologist focused on raising awareness about environmental issues including ocean health. Smartfin is a surfboard fin that collects ocean data while you surf, turning surfers into citizen scientists. Hear how Smartfin plans to grow the global community of ocean stewards with their incredible technology product.
Follow @TheSmartfin on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Visit their website smartfin.org to learn more about how you can get involved.
Dr. Lauren Toth: Coral reef ecologist looking to the past
Podcast Episode #16
Lauren is a coral reef scientist studying the fossil record of coral reefs in Panama and the Florida Keys to answer questions about the future of these fragile and important ocean ecosystems. Hear how her passion for science communication also led her to co-found Youth Making Ripples, a film competition for K-12 students to share their ocean passion.
Learn more about Lauren’s coral reef research on U.S. Geological Survey website, Like Youth Making Ripples on Facebook, and visit their webpage to get involved with this K-12 ocean film competition.
Jillian Morris-Brake: Sharks4Kids founder
Podcast Episode #15
Jillian is a shark conservationist using videography, education, and social media to help make the world a better place for sharks. She is passionate about getting people to have positive experiences with sharks above and below the water. Hear how diving with sharks all over the world motivated her to start her non-profit Sharks4Kids with which she educates and inspires students around the world on all things sharks!
Follow Jillian @biminisharkgirl and Sharks4Kids @sharkeducation on Instagram, and check out Sharks4Kids.com to see how you can learn more about shark science and conservation.
