I’m now the host of the PADI Dive Stories Podcast!
Immerse yourself in the underwater world with Dive Stories. PADI presents monthly podcast episodes sharing diving’s most inspirational characters and their narratives with the world. We’re talking scuba, freediving, underwater exploration, travel, conservation, and all things in and around the ocean. Join us as we seek adventure and save the ocean. Hosted by Ocean Allison.
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Ando Shah: Aquatic Virtual Reality Co-Founder
Podcast Episode #65
Ando is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Ballast Technologies, the world’s first aquatic virtual reality company. Inspired by his love for the ocean and his desire to increase empathy, Ando is applying his skills in developing technologies to help connect humans with the ocean in a fully immersive experience. In this episode we discuss Ando’s childhood in India that included an extreme fear of water, a profound experience diving with whales in Mozambique, his views on the true value of virtual reality, and so much more.
Learn more about Ballast Technologies by visiting their website www.ballastvr.com, visit Ando’s personal website www.ando.xyz to learn more about the multitude of projects he’s worked on, and follow him on Instagram @andoshah.
Jack Fishman: Project AWARE’s Community Conservation Officer
Podcast Episode #64
Jack is the Community Conservation Officer at Project AWARE (sister non-profit to PADI, the world’s leading scuba training organization). Through his incredible passion for the underwater world, his knowledge of ecotourism, and his skills in scuba diving, Jack is inspiring ocean lovers around the world to become involved in ocean conservation efforts. Whether you’re a diver, a snorkeler, or simply a beach-goer, this episode will provide you with lots of ways to get more involved in ocean conservation initiatives like Dive Against Debris surveys, REEF fish ID surveys, and AWARE Week events!
To learn more, visit Project AWARE’s website, PADI’s website, and connect with Jack directly on Instagram @jackfish44.
This Ocean Allison Podcast episode is brought to you by Kraken Sports, high quality scuba diving photo and video equipment.
Chelsea Bennice: Octopus Scientist
Podcast Episode #56
Chelsea is a Marine Biologist studying the behavioral ecology of two different octopus species in South Florida that inhabit the same area. In order to see how these unique cephalopods coexist, she’s spending a lot of time underwater with them! In this episode Chelsea and I discuss her journey from growing up in Ohio to being an ocean scientist in Florida, what drew her to study these amazing masters of camouflage, and what surprising behaviors she’s observed during her PhD research at Florida Atlantic University.
Check out Chelsea as @theoctogirl on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and videos of the amazing octopus behavior she gets to observe, plus more info about her research.
Jim Ritterhoff: Force Blue Executive Director
Podcast Episode #53
Jim is the Executive Director of Force Blue, a non-profit organization uniting special operations veterans with the world of ocean conservation through mission therapy. Learn more about how Jim and his co-founders are putting the skills of these combat veterans to use, not only helping rebuild coral reefs, but rebuilding the confidence of our veterans. In a world where every topic seems bi-partisan, Force Blue is bringing communities on opposite sides of the spectrum together in extremely powerful and positive ways… all for the good of the planet.
Follow Force Blue on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Visit their website forceblueteam.org to learn more and watch their powerful video trailer.
