So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist is your go-to resource if you've ever dreamed of exploring the ocean's depths, considered becoming a marine biologist, or want to learn more how to protect the world's oceans. This podcast dives into ocean science, conservation, sea stories, and explores ocean careers. Bring out your inner Jacques Cousteau, and discover the world beneath the waves.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 3 days 23 hours 55 minutes
episode 30: 30. The Incredible Sea Turtle: mind boggling leatherbacks, millions of turtles, and how you can be involved
We’re doing something a little different for this episode. I’m joined by my friend and fellow marine biologist, Laurie Bachler, and, together, we take a deeper dive into the world of sea turtles. You’ll learn where sea turtles are found, the different types of sea turtles, and some facts that surprised even seasoned turtle biologists. You’ll even learn what species of sea turtle Crush from “Finding Nemo” is modeled after...
episode 29: 29. Juli Berwald: Underground labs, Pivotal Moments, and Jellyfish
Author and marine scientist Juli Berwald joins us on the show today. Starting with an undergrad in mathematics, Juli’s career bloomed into a PhD in marine science before turning to science writing. Her work has been featured in National Geographic Magazine, Oceanus, Redbook, Wired.com, and the New York Times. Her latest book, Spineless, dives deep into the world of jellyfish. Reading this book, I personally learned lots of surprising details about this ethereal creature...
28. Rahul Mehrotra: Life Changing Nudi Photos, Flesh Eating Corals, and Treasure Hunts
Rahul Mehrotra is a marine biologist originally from the UK and India, and who is currently based out of Thailand where he studies some of the most colorful and beautiful of all the sea creatures: sea slugs. Sea slugs are so captivating, in fact, that it was actually a photo of a type of sea slug, called a nudibranch, that catapulted Rahul’s interest from land animal conservation into the sea...
episode 27: 27. Underwater Living, Movie Consulting, and Conch Verges with Dr. Ellen Prager
Chief Scientist for Aquarius Reef base, movie consultant for Disney, author. Quite the resume isn’t it?
That’s just the tip of the iceberg for today’s guest, Dr. Ellen Prager.
Exploring the watery world, and sharing it with others, is another one of Dr. Prager’s superhero talents. Marine scientist, both non-fiction and fiction author, she currently working as a freelance writer, consultant, and science advisor to Celebrity Cruises in the Galapagos Islands...
episode 26: 26. Autonomous Vehicles, Oceanic Currents, and Creative Outlets with Waterlust Founder Patrick Rynne
What do material engineering, autonomous ocean vehicles, ocean currents, and creative communication have in common?
At first glance, it doesn’t seem like much.
It’s amazing to see how different parts of your story weave together to make the fabric of your life that just makes total sense. And that’s the story of Patrick Rynne...
episode 25: 25. American v Australian Coursework and Diving Right In with Bailey Jo Curtis
Bailey is from the American midwest and is studying marine biology in Queensland, Australia. Join us as we dive into what it’s like to take a field course off the Great Barrier Reef. We also learn some surprising differences between Australian and American university coursework, and Bailey shares some insight into what it’s like to have an internship at an aquarium working with sharks & rays. Bailey also tells the incredible story of how she became dive certified...
episode 24: 24. Marine Conservation and Earning Green Fins with Sam Craven
Samantha Craven currently manages the Reef World Foundation field office in the Philippines. The majority of her time is focused on working with our national partners on the implementation of the Green Fins initiative, a conservation focused diving effort, across SE Asia and the Pacific...
23. The Sea and Me: Plastics and Deserted Oceanic Islands with Maria Pinto
Maria Pinto is a marine biologist and science communicator. Founder of the popular “The Sea and Me with Maria” YouTube channel, Maria is also a PhD candidate studying plastics in the ocean.
In today’s episode, we chat about how living on the coast and a certain TV show inspired Maria’s career path, how to find a work atmosphere that works for you, and about Maria’s research into the world of marine microplastics...
episode 22: 22. Shaping the World We Live In with Carl Safina
World renowned author and ecologist, Dr. Carl Safina joins us on the show today. His writing has won the MacArthur “genius” prize; Pew and Guggenheim Fellowships; book awards from Lannan, Orion, and the National Academies; and the John Burroughs, James Beard, and George Rabb medals. Safina hosted the 10-part PBS series, Saving the Ocean With Carl Safina. He holds the Endowed Chair for Nature and Humanity at Stony Brook University and is founder of the not-for-profit Safina Center...
episode 21: 21. Seahorse Beginnings and Painting Skyscrapers with Deanna Derosia
Deanna DeRosia is a marine biologist and artist. Deanna’s artwork has ranged from hallway sea life murals to painting fifty foot animals on skyscrapers in Silicon Valley. Though art always intrigued her, Deanna didn’t know that she wanted to be a marine biologist, or that it was even a career option until after she graduated university. She got her start working with seahorses, and this opportunity opened the doors to the rest of her career...