Martin Dorey: #2minutebeachclean founder
Podcast Episode #18
Martin is the founder of #2minutebeachclean, an initiative to rid beaches of marine litter, inspiring people around the world that together we can all make a difference. Hear how one individual grew his passion into a global community of ocean and environmental advocates. Tag your #2minutebeachclean today to join the network.
Follow @2minutebeachclean on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and tag your #2minutebeachclean. Learn more at beachclean.net.
Rob Machado: Pro surfing icon and ocean steward
Podcast Episode #17
Rob Machado is a world renowned professional surfing icon with a deep commitment to ocean stewardship. Hear how his profound appreciation of the ocean inspired him to start the Rob Machado Foundation with which he empowers people to make sustainable choices.
Follow Rob Machado Foundation on Instagram and Facebook and check out the RMF website to learn more about their ocean stewardship initiatives.
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.
Kaikea Nakachi: Hawaiian shark scientist and conservationist
Podcast Episode #14
Kaikea is a biological oceanographer that has documented more than 60 individual tiger sharks. By combining western science and Hawaiian culture, he plans to give these tiger sharks the names and respect they deserve. Hear about Kaikea’s work with The Nature Conservancy, Conservation International, and Ka’upulehu Marine Life Advisory Committee.
Follow Kaikea on Instagram @kaikea_ainokea and watch his underwater Hawaii footage on his Vimeo channel!
