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.
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.
