So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist

We’re shaking things up a bit today with an exercise designed with you in mind. In this episode, discover what a career in marine biology could look for you. Gain a clearer perspective on what exactly you’d like to do, and how to get there...

Corals and Jellyfish and other Cnidarians, Oh My!

Mariana is a coral biologist at the renowned Gates Lab in Hawai’i. She didn’t originally set out to study corals, however. Hailing from Brazil, Mariana grew up about an hour from the ocean, her interest in the natural world piqued by her biologist mother. After completing her undergrad in Brazil, Mariana moved to France to complete her master’s degree where she studied the Golden Medusa jellyfish...

Alexandria Ang is a student at Macalaster College. Though she is only in her sophomore year,  Alex has already gained invaluable experience through internships.  In this episode, Alex shares lessons learned for those who are interested in starting their career, whether it’s in marine biology or another field. Alex takes us behind in the scenes in zoos, where we meet her penguin friends, and at a prestigious Columbia University lab...

Be the Sealution. It’s more than a moniker- it’s a lifestyle. Today we’re chatting with Jessica Jean Moses and Justin Dalaba, founders of Be the Sealution. Growing up landlocked in upstate New York (Justin) and Chicago (Jessica), this charismatic couple experienced the wonders of the ocean at a young age. These experiences shaped the journey of their life...

Learn from Andrew Lewin, a marine biologist, conservationist, and oceanpreneur. Andrew has founded the Speak Up for Blue Network and Communications, where he educates people on ocean careers, news, and how to live a more ocean friendly life. He also hosts the Speak Up for Blue and Marine Conservation Happy Hour podcasts, among others.  On this episode, we chat about Andrew’s career from private industry and consulting, to working in government, and then becoming an entrepreneur...

This episode weaves two seemingly disparate terms together under one giant umbrella: networking. Tune into learn more about the power of networks in your professional life, including strategies how to further your connections. Today’s episode also breaks down a different form of network: trophic cascades and food webs in the ocean. This short episode is packed full, so hold onto your gear, and dive in...

Want to know how to find your dream job? Today’s guest is Meteorologist Chelsea Carlson, and she’s here to teach you a thing or two about finding a job you love and our weather systems. From a young age, Chelsea knew that she wanted to study weather. Growing up sailing, weather was a constant variable, and one that ignited her curiosity...

You hear about mercury in seafood, and that you should be careful not to eat too much. But have you ever wondered where the mercury that’s in the ocean even comes from? 

On the show today is Dr. Carl Lamborg, a marine chemist, specializing in studying mercury in the ocean. Carl’s research has taken him all over the world, including to the Arctic Sea, and through different research institutions such as WHOI...