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.
Kyle Thiermann: Pro surfer and video journalist documenting ocean issues and solutions
Podcast Episode #26
Kyle is a pro surfer documenting ocean issues that aren’t directly connected to the ocean at first glance. Mixing in elements of economics, politics, education, and culture, Kyle is uncovering opportunities for individuals around the world to be a part of the solution. Hear what motivated this big wave surfer from Santa Cruz to start his own film series called Surfing for Change, and what’s on the horizon for this ocean advocate.
Check out Kyle’s homepage kyle.surf to find links to his Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube channels. And visit surfingforchange.com to learn more.
Margo Pellegrino: Long-distance paddler for clean waterways
Podcast Episode #25
Margo is a long-distance paddler currently going from Chicago to New Orleans in her outrigger canoe to raise awareness about the importance of clean waterways and healthy oceans. Hear this mother of two describe what inspires her to complete these incredible journeys in the face of harsh weather, long tiring days, and highly polluted waterways.
Follow Margo on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Visit her website paddle4blue.wordpress.com and you can support her cause by making a donation.
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.
