Ocean Allison Podcast

Ocean Allison Podcast episodes:

• 12.20.2018

  Dr. Denise Herzing: Wild Dolphin Project Founder

  Denise is the Founder and Research Director of The Wild Dolphin Project, a non-profit research initiative studying the behavior, social structure, and communication of Atlantic spotted dolphins in the wild for more than three decades. Learn more about the longest...

  
• 11.13.2018

  Paul de Gelder: Shark Bite Survivor Now Advocating for Sharks

  Paul is a shark bite survivor now passionately advocating for the conservation of sharks worldwide through public speaking, writing, and TV presenting on programs like Discovery Channel's Shark Week. In this episode we discuss how even after losing two limbs...

  
• 10.25.2018

  Ando Shah: Aquatic Virtual Reality Co-Founder

  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...

  
• 09.12.2018

  Jack Fishman: Project AWARE's Community Conservation Officer

  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...

  
• 08.07.2018

  Lauren Blickley: Ocean Plastics Scientist and Policy Activist

  Lauren is a Marine Scientist based on Maui, creating waves of change when it comes to single-use plastic pollution. She is at the forefront of ocean plastics research on Maui, and also plays a vital role in advocating for regulations...

  
• 07.11.2018

  Dr. Andrea Marshall: The Queen of Mantas

  Andrea is the co-founder of Marine Megafauna Foundation, studying manta ray populations worldwide in order to protect and conserve these ocean giants. Andrea was the first person to ever study manta rays for her PhD, discovered an entirely new species...

  
• 06.07.2018

  Martina De Marcos: Plastic Pollution Educator on Tour

  Martina is a marine scientist currently traveling from Tijuana to Patagonia on an 8 month tour educating as many people as possible on the issues and solutions to plastic pollution. At the same time she is earning her masters degree...

  
• 05.02.2018

  Francesca Page: Conservation Artist

  Francesca is a London-based artist using her incredible paintings to communicate science and conservation topics to the world, most recently highlighting the beauty and importance of sharks in response to the global decline of shark populations. In this episode we...

  
• 04.04.2018

  Alex Martinez: Ocean Allison Podcast Listener

  Alex, just like all of you, is an Ocean Allison Podcast listener, now on his way to becoming a Marine Biologist. After listening to almost every episode while on deployments with the Navy, Alex was inspired to make a career...

  
• 03.07.2018

  Christine Spiten: Blueye Robotics Co-Founder

  Christine is the co-founder of Blueye Robotics, a Norway-based technology start-up developing underwater drones that can allow you to explore nearly 500 feet beneath the ocean's surface and live stream to any device all at the same time! In this episode,...

  
• 02.07.2018

  Anastasia Mikhalochkina: Lean Orb Founder

  Anastasia is the founder of the Miami-based startup Lean Orb, using agricultural byproducts to create plant-based food service products and packaging that can actually be easily composted as opposed to tricky alternatives like bioplastics. Inspired by her connection to and...

  
• 01.02.2018

  Chelsea Bennice: Octopus Scientist

  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...

  
• 12.05.2017

  Boyan Slat: The Ocean Cleanup Founder

  Boyan is the Founder and CEO of The Ocean Cleanup, using advanced technologies and the ocean's currents to rid the oceans of plastic. Five years since his TEDx talk went viral, Boyan and his team are now preparing to launch...

  
• 11.08.2017

  Allison Lee: Phytoplankton PhD Student

  Allison is a biological oceanography PhD student at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, working to bring phytoplankton research to the world of citizen science in the Arctic and the Antarctic. In this episode we discuss her experience working in a lab setting,...

  
• 09.06.2017

  Jim Ritterhoff: Force Blue Executive Director

  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...

  
• 08.01.2017

  Michael Doshi: The Gnarly Beach Cleaner

  Doshi is THE Gnarly Beach Cleaner, using Instagram and public engagement to spread awareness about ocean plastic pollution in super funny and positive ways. In this episode we talk about the origins of GnarlyBeachCleaner, the ridiculously hilarious videos he makes, Dr....

  
• 07.04.2017

  Dr. Iliana Baums: Coral scientist studying the shallows and the deep sea

  Iliana is an associate professor at Pennsylvania State University studying the evolution and ecology of corals - both in the shallow waters as well as in the deep sea. In this episode we discuss our recent ECOGIG expedition studying the...

  
• 06.06.2017

  Ocean Allison: 50th Podcast Episode!

  In celebrating my 50th Ocean Allison Podcast episode I decided to give listeners a bit more info about my background, my story, why I started the podcast, why I continue to produce the podcast, and also answer the most common...

  
• 05.03.2017

  Beth Brady: Marine Biologist Studying Manatee Acoustics

  Beth is a Marine Biologist in South Florida conducting cutting edge research on manatee acoustics. She's working to understand what exactly are manatees saying? In this episode, we discuss how Beth records the noises these manatees make, why this research is...

  
• 04.05.2017

  Dakota and Cambria: Youth Leaders of "Heirs to Our Oceans"

  Dakota Peebler (11) and Cambria Bartlett (12) are founding members of Heirs to Our Oceans, a youth-led ocean conservation organization. These water loving kids are making a film and creating a movement in order to inspire people around the world...

  
• 03.08.2017

  Shannon Switzer Swanson: Ocean Photojournalist & Nat Geo Adventurer

  Shannon is an ocean scientist, photojournalist, and conservationist working to share her stories with the world - on topics ranging from storm water pollution to the global aquarium fish trade. She was recently honored as one of National Geographic's 2017...

  
• 02.08.2017

  Jim Toomey: Cartoonist behind Sherman's Lagoon

  Jim is the cartoonist behind the world-renowned comic strip Sherman's Lagoon. Combining his love for humor, art, and the ocean, Jim conveys ocean education and conservation topics to readers via the adventures of Sherman the great white shark and his...

  
• 01.04.2017

  Dr. David Shiffman: Shark Conservation Biologist showing Why Sharks Matter

  David is a shark conservation biologist at the University of Miami, using an interdisciplinary approach to being a shark scientist. With over twenty-eight thousand followers on Twitter, David is utilizing social media and blogging to spread the message of Why...

  
• 12.27.2016

  Sarah Chinn: California Sea Otter Scientist

  Sarah is a Marine Physiologist at Sonoma State University studying both the lives and deaths of California's sea otters. Follow along as Sarah and I discuss how there's more to sea otters than just a pretty (and cute!) face. Her...

  
• 12.20.2016

  Megan Cook: Nautilus Live and Ocean Exploration Trust Science Communicator

  Megan is the Community STEM Program Coordinator at Ocean Exploration Trust. This fish-loving, science communication extrovert provides ocean exploration education to people around the globe via Nautilus Live. Hear about Megan's journey becoming an ocean science communicator from growing up...

  
• 12.13.2016

  Kat Crabill: Turning plastic pollution into jewelry

  Kat is a Hawaii-based jewelry maker sparking positive conversations about ocean plastic pollution with her jewelry company Nurdle in the Rough. She's literally turning trash into treasure! Hear about the inspiration, care, and positivity behind each and every piece of jewelry...

  
• 12.05.2016

  Sean Bogle: Vaquita conservation filmmaker

  Sean is a wildlife conservation filmmaker and the director of Wild Lens' latest award-winning film "Souls of the Vermilion Sea: Searching for the Vaquita". Learn about the vaquita - the world's smallest and most endangered marine mammal - and the complex...

  
• 11.29.2016

  Candace Crespi: Campaign Director at Oceanic Preservation Society

  Candace is the Campaign Director at Oceanic Preservation Society working to expose complex environmental issues in order to protect the ocean and the planet for future generations. Hear Candace and I discuss all aspects of OPS's award-winning films like The Cove...

  
• 11.22.2016

  Charlotte Vick: Mission Blue Director of Engagement

  Charlotte is the Director of Engagement at Mission Blue, working with partners worldwide to facilitate, support, and fund ocean education, science, and policy efforts. In other words, she's all ocean, all the time! Hear from this top notch ocean advocate about...

  
• 11.16.2016

  Tom Fitz: Emmy award-winning underwater cameraman

  Tom is an Emmy award-winning cameraman, above and below the ocean's surface, dividing his time between freelancing for the BBC's Natural History Unit and overseeing his educational non-profit Schoolyard Films that provides free environmental education films to K-12 classrooms worldwide. Hear...

  
• 11.08.2016

  Kristal Ambrose: Founder of Bahamas Plastic Movement

  Kristal is an environmental scientist, conservationist, and activist sparking a plastic pollution revolution with her non-profit Bahamas Plastic Movement. In 2014, she was awarded the Environmental Youth Leader Award by the Bahamian government. Hear Kristal's enthusiasm about educating Bahamian youth, about...

  
• 11.02.2016

  Morgan and Jocelyn: Bringing awareness to the California Coastal Trail

  Morgan Visalli and Jocelyn Enevoldson (Mo and Jo) just completed a 1,200 mile expedition walking the California Coastal Trail the entire length of California. These two environmental scientists and activists spent three months putting one foot in front of the...

  
• 10.25.2016

  Caiti Pomerance: Debris Free Oceans Co-founder

  Caiti is the co-founder and president of the non-profit Debris Free Oceans, dedicated to eradicating marine debris throughout Miami and the globe, while having fun! With a background in marine science and coastal and environmental law, Caiti uses her wide...

  
• 10.18.2016

  David Helvarg: Executive Director of Blue Frontier

  David is an award-winning journalist and author, having written six books on a range of topics relating to our blue planet, including 50 Ways to Save the Ocean and his latest book The Golden Shore. Hear David's perspectives on ocean policy...

  
• 10.11.2016

  Danni Washington: Ocean spokesperson and Big Blue & You co-founder

  Danni is a dedicated and talented ocean spokesperson working as an on-camera host to give the oceans a voice. Hear how she's gone from a background in marine science to currently hosting Xploration Station's Nature Knows Best TV show available...

  
• 10.05.2016

  Tre' Packard: Founder of PangeaSeed Foundation

  Tre' is the founder of PangeaSeed Foundation, a non-profit that harnesses the power of art to connect people with the ocean and the pressing issues that surround it. Hear about how in just a few years Tre' has grown PangeaSeed into...

  
• 09.27.2016

  Janis Selby Jones: Teacher uncovering mysteries behind beach litter

  Janis is a resource teacher in Oceanside, California with a passion for documenting, collecting, transforming, and uncovering the mysteries behind beach litter she finds on her local beach. Hear how Janis brings her environmentalist ideals into her school and how her...

  
• 09.20.2016

  Dr. Wallace J Nichols: Best selling author of Blue Mind

  J is a marine biologist and best selling author of the book Blue Mind, explaining the science behind how being near, in, on, or under water positively impacts us. Hear what inspires J to learn everything he can about our emotional...

  
• 09.13.2016

  Autumn Blum: Founder of Stream2Sea

  Autumn is the founder of Stream2Sea, a complete line of sunscreen and body care products that are safe for you as well as the ocean. Hear how this scuba diving, ocean loving, cosmetic chemist developed a line of products unmatched...

  
• 09.06.2016

  Dr. Gordon Ober: Recent PhD graduate and Oceanbites blogger

  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...

  
• 08.30.2016

  Grant Baysinger: Sea turtle field biologist in South Florida

  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...

  
• 08.23.2016

  Kyle Thiermann: Pro surfer and video journalist documenting ocean issues and solutions

  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...

  
• 08.16.2016

  Margo Pellegrino: Long-distance paddler for clean waterways

  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...

  
• 08.09.2016

  David Stover: Co-founder of Bureo Skateboards

  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...

  
• 08.02.2016

  Chad Nelson: CEO of Surfrider Foundation

  Chad is the CEO of Surfrider Foundation, a grassroots non-profit dedicated to protecting and preserving the world's oceans, waves, and beaches. Hear about Chad's history with Surfrider, the initiatives he's spearheaded, and how you can get involved with this global community...

  
• 07.26.2016

  Mugdha Flores: Educator at Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii

  Mugdha is a dedicated ocean educator working with Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii to inspire communities to care for their beaches, ocean, and planet by creating awareness and providing achievable solutions. Hear what slogans, techniques, and innovations Mugdha and the SCH...

  
• 07.19.2016

  Kayla Ripple: Coral Restoration Foundation science manager

  Kayla is the science program manager at Coral Restoration Foundation, a nonprofit working to restore coral reefs in the Florida Keys and throughout the Caribbean. Their innovative coral tree nursery and out-planting techniques are providing hope for coral reefs worldwide. Follow...

  
• 07.12.2016

  Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch: Community leader fighting Florida's toxic algae bloom

  Jacqui is a local official in Martin County, Florida dedicated to improving the health of South Florida's troubled waterways. Involved in the political arena, she is leading the movement to stop toxic algae filled water from plaguing her town. Hear what...

  
• 07.05.2016

  Andrew Stern: Founder of Smartfin

  Andrew is a retired neurologist focused on raising awareness about environmental issues including ocean health. Smartfin is a surfboard fin that collects ocean data while you surf, turning surfers into citizen scientists. Hear how Smartfin plans to grow the global community...

  
• 06.28.2016

  Martin Dorey: #2minutebeachclean founder

  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...