Rebecca Daniel is a marine biologist and an award-winning science communicator. She is also the Director of The Marine Diaries, a non-profit marine conservation using storytelling and digital media to communicate ocean science and connect people with the ocean. We discuss her background in marine biology and her passion for ocean conservation, as well The Marine Diaries. Rebecca also shares the growth and evolution of The Marine Diaries, from starting as an Instagram channel and blog to collaborating with businesses and organizations on campaigns and projects. Happy episode!

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In this conversation, Antonia and Marianne discuss their summer experiences and their hopes for Season 3 of their podcast. They talk about their summer rituals, their love for the ocean, and their desire to bring diverse guests and thought-provoking conversations to their audience. They also express their wish for consistency in delivering episodes and their goal of making entrepreneurship accessible and understandable. They mention specific topics they want to explore, such as maritime transportation, carbon dioxide removal, and deep sea mining.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 02:19 Season 3 Excitement
• 03:25 Summer Experiences
• 09:22 Weddings and Coastal Trips
• 13:59 Summer Rituals
• 17:58 Diversity and Thought-Provoking Conversations
• 22:48 Exploring Topics of Interest
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Welcome back to a new episode of Seaze! Today, we present you Marla Tomorug, the Expedition Creative Director and Photographer at Edges of Earth. This self-funded expedition travels the world to document and tell ocean impact and conservation stories. Marla shares her connection to the ocean and how she got involved in the project. She talks about her role in the team and the challenges of balancing freelance work while travelling. Marla highlights the importance of showcasing untold stories of ocean legends and the partnerships they have formed. She also mentions some of the countries they have visited, including Vanuatu, and the impact they have made through their work. Marla shares her experiences working with various conservation projects worldwide, highlighting the hope and resilience she has witnessed. She discusses partnerships with indigenous leaders, initiatives to revive dying reefs, and efforts to protect endangered species. Marla emphasizes the importance of recognizing personal values and finding ways to contribute to conservation, even for those who are not scientists. She also encourages creative approaches to travel that give back to local communities and minimize environmental impact. The future of Edges of Earth includes more storytelling and amplifying impactful stories of hope and change.

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Laura Francis, the director of Sea Forward Fund, shares her personal journey and the inspiration behind her passion for the ocean. She discusses the creation and purpose of the Sea Forward Fund, which supports innovative and effective solutions in the ocean space through impact investing. Laura emphasizes the importance of democratizing impact investing and making it accessible to people at any level. She highlights the need for collaboration between nonprofits and for-profit startups in order to address the challenges facing the ocean. Laura also shares her vision for the future, including growing the investor community and creating a learning community for ocean impact.

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00:00 Laura's Personal Journey and Passion for the Ocean

06:03 Launching the Sea Forward Fund and Democratizing Impact Investing

20:48 The Role of Philanthropy in De-Risking Ocean Solutions

27:13 Bridging the Gap between Science and Impact Investing

35:01 Collaboration and the Shared Goal of a Healthy Ocean

39:32 Future Plans: Growing the Investor Community and Creating a Learning Community

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This week, we're joined by Bonnie Monteleone, whose academic journey led her on an expedition to study plastics in the Atlantic Ocean. Amidst her research, Bonnie found herself gathering thousands of plastic fragments. After concluding her studies, she embarked on a unique endeavour, transforming her scientific findings into art accessible to all. This initiative birthed the Plastic Ocean Project, a 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina. Their mission? To pioneer science-driven solutions for the plastic pollution crisis, igniting informed decision-making to improve human and environmental well-being. Join us as we delve into Bonnie's innovative work and explore the transformative power of art in making science comprehensible and engaging for everyone. Enjoy this episode!

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Did you know? The blue economy has great potential to contribute to higher and faster GDP growth across Africa. The continent’s seafood, aquaculture, and fisheries industries employ 12.3 million people. The sector also provides food security and nutrition for more than 200 million people on the continent. This week on Seaze, Alexis, the Founder and CEO of OceanHub Africa, shares his journey from engineering to leading an ocean-impact accelerator. With a background in Mechanical and Environmental Engineering, Alexis is driving the development of sustainable ocean solutions in Africa, unlocking the vast potential of the African blue economy.Formerly a sustainable development consultant and head of R&D in Europe, Alexis launched OceanHub Africa after moving to South Africa in 2017. Join us as we explore Alexis's passion for environmental protection, innovation, and the transformative power of sustainable entrepreneurship for Africa's oceans in this week's episode.You can listen to the episode on Spotify and Apple Podcast.

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We are so excited to bring you a new episode with Alexia Akbay, Founder and CEO of Symbrosia. Symbrosia is a Hawai'i-based cleantech startup that uses seaweed to reduce livestock methane emissions drastically, a powerful tool to help mitigate climate change. Alexia tells us about her journey into entrepreneurship and how she is building a women and minority-owned company. You can listen to the episode on Spotify and Apple Podcast.

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We couldn't be more excited to welcome our latest guest Andi Cross. She has 15 years of experience helping build and launch impact businesses and evolve Fortune 500 enterprises. She leads the Edges of Earth expedition team, working alongside global and local partners to make this dream a reality. How did Andi go from working long hours in the US in a corporate job to leading a team while exploring remote locations worldwide to share positive stories of ocean impact? Tune in to find out more. Listen to our episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast or YouTube.

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In this new episode, Antonia sits down with Greg McConnell, the Co-founder, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Growth Officer at Voiijer. The application launched in 2023 and already has thousands of users. In a digital era of ecoanxiety and environmental indifference, it can be hard to feel connected to nature. Voiijer allows explorers, researchers and nature enthusiasts to share their stories to inspire and connect us to wild places. Visiting the Amazon has never been easier! Enjoy this episode.

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This week, we're excited to have a chat with Will Pearson, the Founder and Co-CEO of Ocean Bottle. Will graciously shares his entrepreneurial journey, from the fateful meeting with his co-CEO to navigating an accelerator program to accelerate Ocean Bottle's growth, and ultimately forging a partnership with Red Bull. All the while, they remain steadfast in their commitment to their core mission: tackling ocean plastic pollution. Listen to our episode on Spotify, Apple podcast or YouTube.

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