🎧 In this episode of Under Pressure, Carmine sits down with marine conservationist and ocean warrior Lad Akins — a man on a mission to clean up our seas and a storyteller whose real-life experiences feel like a blockbuster thriller.

From pioneering the removal of invasive lionfish to organizing community-powered Trash Derbys, and even surviving being trapped underwater during the 9/11 attacks with almost no contact from the surface — Lad’s journey is one of resilience, adventure, and purpose.

They dive deep (literally) into:
 🌊 The mental and physical pressure of deep-sea diving
 🐠 How lionfish are threatening reef ecosystems
 🧠 What it takes to stay calm in life-or-death situations
 🌍 And how one national tragedy permanently reshaped his view of the world

If you’re into real-life survival stories, ocean advocacy, and heroic calm under pressure — this one’s a must-listen.

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