So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist
By K. G. Muzia
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Episodes: 113
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Filled with stories of people living out their soul’s calling, the So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist podcast is your go-to resource for exploring the connection between humans, the land, and the high seas. If you’ve ever dreamed of journeying the ocean’s depths, wondered where your food comes from, or thought about how it all fits together, this podcast is for you. This show dives into science, conservation, and living in connection with our blue planet.
We’ll hear stories from people following their own curiosity in life and charted their own path. Bring out your inner explorer and discover our world through a whole new lens.
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Taylor Cunningham: Shamu Dreams, Underwater Photography, and Swimming with the Sharks
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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112. Shane Gero: Sperm Whales, the Importance of Culture, Decoding Animal Language, and Project CETI: Using AI in Science
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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111. Alan Weisman: The Magic of the Swamp, Eating Fancy Trash Fish, Poking Your Nose in People’s Business, and Hope Dies Last
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May 21, 2025 |
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110. What Balance Really Looks Like in a Busy Life (and How to Find Yours)
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May 07, 2025 |
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109. Joe Meisel: Barrier Reefs, Midwest to Marine Science, and the Marlin’s Fiery Eye
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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108. Eve Samples: Rescuing the River of Grass, Cultivating Advocacy, How to Get Involved, and Becoming a Friend of the Everglades
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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107. Holly Buresh: the Importance of ‘I Don’t Know’, 1000 Days at Sea, and Becoming Captain Mermaid
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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106. Sea Turtles: The Masters of Cyclical Living
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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105. Stephen Kavanaugh: Ditching the 9-5, the Call of the Oyster (the Savior of Humanity), and Marine Health Foods.
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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104: Ty Walker: Swimming Upstream, Sustainable Aquaculture, and the heritage of Smoke in Chimneys
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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103. Steve Moreau: Childhood Dreams, True Wellness, and Connecting the Dots
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Episode 101: Life pivots, what's good, and what's next
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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102. Cody McLaughlin: Salmon Wars, Living in the Last Frontier, and Making Political Waves #102
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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100. Lessons Learned in 100 Episodes
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Feb 22, 2023 |
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99. Melissa Cristina Màrquez: Sharks and Other Misunderstood Predators, Representation in Science, and Fins United
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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98. Emily Velasquez: Cows, Algae, Mozambique, and What Can I Do?
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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Andrea Richey: Sharks, Consumption, Careers of Passion, and the Hong Kong Shark Foundation
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Jan 11, 2023 |
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William Trubridge: Freediving, Dolphins, and Creating a Mental Immune System
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Dec 28, 2022 |
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Divya Karnad, PhD: Sharks, Sea Turtles, Seafood Commons, and Indian Fisheries.
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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94. Brooke Lynn Elzweig: Sea Turtles in Drains, Martian Landings, and the Largest Coral Restoration Project
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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93. Erich Hoyt: Killer Whales, Blackwater, Planktonia, and the Greatest Migration on Earth
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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92. Maddy McAllister, PhD: Ghost Stories, Shipwreck Mermaid, and Maritime Archeology
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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91. Stephan Abel: Startups, Switching Careers, Dot Com, the Chesapeake Bay, and Building a Shellfish Hatchery
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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90. Chris Maingot: Waves under Waves, Physical Oceanography, Working Offshore, and Ocean Engineering
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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89. Dr. Megan Davis: Ocean Ranchers, Pink Pearls, the Magic of 9pm, and Queen Conch Aquaculture
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Sep 21, 2022 |
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88. Dr. Josh Voss: Coral Research and Exploration, Gardens in the Sea, Technical Ninja Diving, Protected Areas and Policy
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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87. Amy Osborne: Antarctica, Outdoor Education, Curious Seals, Frigid Nudibranchs, and Life on the Ice
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Aug 24, 2022 |
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86. Calum Maclean: Scotland, the Right to Roam, Outdoor Swimming
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Aug 10, 2022 |
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85. Danél Wentzel: Kelp Forests, Freelance Marine Biology, Capensis, and Shark Encounters
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Jul 27, 2022 |
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84. Aislinn Olthoff: Sassy Sloths, Mugged by Whales, and Connecting with Nature
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Jul 13, 2022 |
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83. Constance Schéré: MPAs, Fake-out Seabirds, International Differences, and the Myth of Too Late
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Jun 29, 2022 |
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82. Isobel Yeo: Underwater Volcanoes, Chimneys in the Ocean, and Fish with Feet
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Jun 15, 2022 |
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81. Jessica Pate: Drones, Collaborations, Dream Boats, and Emails from Manta Rays
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Jun 01, 2022 |
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80. Dawn Borg Costanzi: International Fisheries, Information Technology, and Alternative Career Paths
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May 18, 2022 |
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79. Brandon Doheny: Deep Diving, eDNA, Wilderness, and Open Ocean Sailing
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May 04, 2022 |
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78. Allison Poklemba: Botany, Herbalism, and Nutritious, Cancer-Killing, Radioactive Combatting Seaweed
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Apr 20, 2022 |
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77. Andia Fonnegra Chavez, PhD: Coral Reefs, Colorful Sponges, and Following Your Own Path
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Apr 06, 2022 |
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76. Valeria Vergara, PhD: Research Camping, Being Adaptable, and Beluga Whales
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Mar 23, 2022 |
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75. Kristy Bredin: Marine Herbalism, Tide Pools, and Mermaid Botanicals
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Mar 09, 2022 |
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74. Winnie Courtene-Jones, PhD: Hermit Crab Battles, Dolphin Research, and Plastics in the Trenches
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Feb 23, 2022 |
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73. Steve Burton: Baby Dolphins, Seal Training, and Marine Mammal Response
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Feb 09, 2022 |
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72. Harri Pettitt-Wade: Fishy Movements, Invasive Species, and Narwhal Camp
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Jan 26, 2022 |
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71. Jim Sullivan, PhD: Powerful Phytoplankton, True Science, and Creating Change
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Jan 12, 2022 |
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70. Sindia Sosidan, PhD: Corals, Paleoclimatology, and Surfing
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Dec 29, 2021 |
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69. Bill Francois: Honey Swimming, Gangster Fishing, and the Eloquence of the Sardine
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Dec 15, 2021 |
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68. Kate Killerlain Morrisson: Match-making, Marine Affairs, and Starting New Things
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Dec 01, 2021 |
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67. Kaitlyn Lowder, PhD: Decapods, Global Ocean Policy, and Enabling
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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66. Annukka Pekkarinen: Pygmy Blue Whales, Arctic Exploring, and Napaland
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Nov 03, 2021 |
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65. Gardner Douglas: Shucking, Water Intoxication, and Becoming the Oyster Ninja
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Oct 20, 2021 |
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64. Denise Risch, PhD: Dolphins, Whale Songs, and Underwater Acoustics
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Oct 06, 2021 |
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63. Aurora Ricart, PhD: Corals, Seagrasses, and Combating Climate Change
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Sep 22, 2021 |
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62. Nicholas Muzia, P.E. Submarines, Ocean Engineering, and Natural Solutions
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Sep 08, 2021 |
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61. Emma Gee: Historical Ecology, Shifting Baselines, and Pirate Fishing
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Aug 25, 2021 |
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60. Sylvia Earle: Sea(ing) the Change, Diving Deep, and The Global Odyssey of our Oceans
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Aug 11, 2021 |
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59. Andy Bramburger, PhD: Glass Houses and Great Lakes
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Jul 28, 2021 |
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58. Jake Kheel: Guerilla Warfare, Parrotfish Poop, and Waking the Sleeping Giant
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Jul 14, 2021 |
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57. Colin Howe: Caribbean Corals, Getting the Experience, and Tropical Marine Ecology
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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56. Samantha Andrews: Procrastination, Island Life, Changing Careers, and Ocean Oculus
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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55. Chris Figgnener, PhD: Sea Turtles, Plastics, and Serendipitous Moments
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Jun 02, 2021 |
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54. Dr. Nic Mink: Sustainability, Sitka Salmon Shares, and Knowing Your Fisherman
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May 19, 2021 |
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53. Laura Smith: Sailfish Studies, Humpback Whales, and Living on the Great Barrier Reef
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May 05, 2021 |
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52. Rear Admiral Evelyn Fields: Oceanic Lawn Mowing, NOAA Corps, and Becoming the First Woman Admiral
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Apr 21, 2021 |
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51. Melissa Pappas: Giant Clams, Red Sea, and Creatives in Science
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Apr 07, 2021 |
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50. Tending Your Garden
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Mar 24, 2021 |
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49. Elissama Menezes: Shipping, Climate, and Anchor Chain Huts
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Mar 10, 2021 |
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48. Dr. Deborah Brosnan: Coral Reefs, Coastal Resilience, & Erupting Volcanoes
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Feb 24, 2021 |
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47. Nina Leipold: Dolphins, Conservation, and Becoming a Mermaid
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Feb 10, 2021 |
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46. Bren Smith: High Seas, Aquaculture, 3D Farming, and How to Eat like a Fish
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Jan 28, 2021 |
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45. How to Get Started (My Best Advice)
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Jan 13, 2021 |
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44. Angelique Brathwaite: Caribbean Corals and Protecting our Oceans through Blue Finance
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Dec 30, 2020 |
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43. Chris Debicki: Career Shifts, Native Wisdom, and Polar Bear Adventures
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Dec 16, 2020 |
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42. Sarah Winter Whelan: Shaping our Oceans through Policy (Littorally)!
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Dec 02, 2020 |
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41. Josh Pederson: Creating Value Through Technology and Diving in California’s Kelp Forests
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Nov 18, 2020 |
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40. Getting your Resume Noticed and Landing the Interview
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Nov 04, 2020 |
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39. Octogirl Dr. Chelsea Bennice: How to Find an Octopus, the OMG, and Being a Field Biologist
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Oct 21, 2020 |
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38. Dr. Edie Widder: Deep Sea Research, Capturing the Giant Squid, and Technology in Marine Science
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Oct 07, 2020 |
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37. Dr. Cara Field: Oil Spill Response, Seal Apocalypse, and Becoming a Marine Mammal Veterinarian
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Sep 23, 2020 |
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36. Melanie Croce: Bombing Sea Birds, Living in Tents, and Saving Seals
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Sep 09, 2020 |
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35. Dr. Andrew Chin: Indigenous knowledge, Great Barrier Reef Dream Jobs, Porcupine Rays, and James Bond Quotes
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Aug 26, 2020 |
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34. Jasmin Graham: Hammerhead Sharks, Critically Endangered Sawfish, and Equality in Marine Sciences
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Aug 12, 2020 |
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33. Jim Abernethy: Befriending sharks, Chasing Dinosaurs, and Becoming a Voice for Wildlife
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Jul 29, 2020 |
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32. Francesca Trotman: Humpback Whales, Hope Spots, and Loving the Oceans
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Jul 15, 2020 |
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31. Rachel Crane: Restoring Corals, Nat Geo Expeditions, and Swimming with Humpbacks
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Jul 01, 2020 |
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30. The Incredible Sea Turtle: mind boggling leatherbacks, millions of turtles, and how you can be involved
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Jun 17, 2020 |
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29. Juli Berwald: Underground labs, Pivotal Moments, and Jellyfish
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Jun 03, 2020 |
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28. Rahul Mehrotra: Life Changing Nudi Photos, Flesh Eating Corals, and Treasure Hunts
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May 20, 2020 |
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27. Underwater Living, Movie Consulting, and Conch Verges with Dr. Ellen Prager
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May 06, 2020 |
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26. Autonomous Vehicles, Oceanic Currents, and Creative Outlets with Waterlust Founder Patrick Rynne
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Apr 22, 2020 |
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25. American v Australian Coursework and Diving Right In with Bailey Jo Curtis
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Apr 01, 2020 |
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24. Marine Conservation and Earning Green Fins with Sam Craven
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Mar 18, 2020 |
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23. The Sea and Me: Plastics and Deserted Oceanic Islands with Maria Pinto
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Mar 04, 2020 |
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22. Shaping the World We Live In with Carl Safina
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Feb 19, 2020 |
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21. Seahorse Beginnings and Painting Skyscrapers with Deanna Derosia
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Feb 05, 2020 |
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20. Figuring it Out: A Guide
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Jan 22, 2020 |
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19. Corals, Jellies, and International Research with Mariana Rocha de Souza
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Jan 08, 2020 |
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18. Penguin Friends and Hunting Internships with Alexandria Ang
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Dec 25, 2019 |
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17. Be the Sealution with Jessica Jean Moses and Justin Dalaba
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Dec 11, 2019 |
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16. Living for a Better Ocean with Andrew Lewin
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Nov 27, 2019 |
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15. The Universal Power of Networks
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Nov 13, 2019 |
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14. Sailing into Weather with Chelsea Carlson
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Oct 30, 2019 |
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13. Mercury in the Ocean, Santa in the North Pole with Dr. Carl Lamborg
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Oct 16, 2019 |
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12. Zen, the Art of Research, and Violating Pelicans with Dr. Catherine Macdonald from the Field School
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Oct 02, 2019 |
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11. Dolphins, Diving in the UK and Living the Marine Biology Life with Emily Cunningham and Daniel Moore
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Sep 18, 2019 |
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10. Stories from the field- Ten Foot Crocs and Lessons Learned
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Sep 04, 2019 |
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9. Diving in Submersibles and Hunting Flesh Eating Bacteria with Dr. Gabby Barbarite
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Aug 21, 2019 |
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8. Saving Sharks Worldwide with Madi "Pip" Stewart
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Aug 07, 2019 |
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7. Shark Conservation and Videography with Jillian Morris Brake aka Bimini Shark Girl
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Jul 31, 2019 |
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6. Persistence and PVC Artistry with Liz Dutra
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Jul 24, 2019 |
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5. [Jargon Breakdown] What is Baseline Data Anyway?
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Jul 10, 2019 |
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4. Sea Turtles: Hot Chicks and Cool Dudes with Boris Tezak
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Jun 26, 2019 |
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3. Diving into Oyster Aquaculture with Adriane Michaelis
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Jun 06, 2019 |
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2. Manta Ray Research and Don't Eat the Goat! with Jessica Pate
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May 11, 2019 |
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1. What Does it Take to Be a Marine Biologist?
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May 11, 2019 |