David Stover: Co-founder of Bureo Skateboards
Podcast Episode #24
David is a co-founder of Bureo Skateboards, a sustainably minded company turning recycled fishing nets into skateboard decks. Hear how these ocean-lovers are reducing the number of discarded plastic fishing nets in the ocean through their Net Positiva program in Chile. By working with government and fishermen, Bureo is taking a negative, turning it into a positive, and creating innovative and fun products for all.
Follow Bureo on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Visit their website bureo.co to check out all their awesome products.
Chad Nelson: CEO of Surfrider Foundation
Podcast Episode #23
Chad is the CEO of Surfrider Foundation, a grassroots non-profit dedicated to protecting and preserving the world’s oceans, waves, and beaches. Hear about Chad’s history with Surfrider, the initiatives he’s spearheaded, and how you can get involved with this global community of change-making ocean advocates.
Follow @surfrider on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Visit surfrider.org to get involved and learn more.
Mugdha Flores: Educator at Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii
Podcast Episode #22
Mugdha is a dedicated ocean educator working with Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii to inspire communities to care for their beaches, ocean, and planet by creating awareness and providing achievable solutions. Hear what slogans, techniques, and innovations Mugdha and the SCH team are using to change the tide on marine debris and plastic pollution in Hawaii, inspiring others around the world to do the same.
Follow Mugdha @mugsie_b on Instagram and follow @sustainablecoastlineshawaii on Instagram and Facebook. Visit sustainablecoastlineshawaii.org to learn more.
Kayla Ripple: Coral Restoration Foundation science manager
Podcast Episode #21
Kayla is the science program manager at Coral Restoration Foundation, a nonprofit working to restore coral reefs in the Florida Keys and throughout the Caribbean. Hear how their innovative coral tree nurseries and out-planting techniques are providing hope for coral reefs worldwide.
Follow @coralrestoration on Facebook and Instagram, @coralcrf on Twitter, and visit the CRF website to learn more and subscribe to their newsletter.
Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch: Community leader fighting Florida’s toxic algae bloom
Podcast Episode #20
Jacqui is a local official in Martin County, Florida dedicated to improving the health of South Florida’s troubled waterways. Involved in the political arena, she is leading the movement to stop toxic algae filled water from plaguing her town. Hear what it’s like to be on the front lines of an extreme environmental catastrophe.
Subscribe to Jacqui’s blog, follow her on Facebook and Twitter, and visit her County Commissioner campaign website votejtl.com to learn more.
