Sustainability and The Sea
Made by ocean people, for ocean people. Led by two marine biologists committed to building bridges, Sustainability & The Sea is a collection of conversations about saving our oceans - what are the problems, who is solving them, how it's being done, and how we can all participate. Made for the ocean-minded, this series will introduce you to the challenges that our ocean faces, and the change-makers making waves across the world.
Episodes
Ocean plastic expeditions ft. Plastic Odyssey Founder Simon Bernard
"Our vessel is an ambassador for solutions"Simon and his team at Plastic Odyssey focus on global plastic removal expeditions in partnership with UNESCO, where they travel to polluted countries around the world to implement solutions with local communities, such as improving waste management, reusing plastic into materials for use, running community trainings, building factories, and crea
2026 so far at FutureSwell ft. brain dump 🌊
A much needed catch up on what's been going on in 2026, including work + personal announcements and ocean news! 🫶🌊🌊 Act Now- https://beacons.ai/futureswell🌍 Website - http://futureswell.org/💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/✍️ Subscribe to our founderʻs newsletter: https://carissacabrera.substack.com🐙 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell🐠
Climate disasters are reshaping our world
A heavy but important conversation. I wanted to share what's been weighing on my heart and mind in the wake of our latest climate disaster here in Hawai'i, the lessons we can take with us to keep communities safer as these become more common.Donate directly to families: stormkokua.comSupport recovery funding with Hawaiian Council
Ocean Content Creators & Advocacy
Letʻs talk about why the advocacy world needs more ocean content creators. Join Futureswell!🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilityandthesea🌊 Resources - https://beacons.ai/futureswell🌍 Website - http://futureswell.org/💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/✍️ Subscribe to our founderʻs newsletter:
Building a conservation consulting career ft. Natalie Cibel of Planet People Pod
“All my clients are word of mouth, I make my own schedule, I ” Natalie is a desert biologist, wildlife conservationist, science communicator and cohost of Planet People Podcast. We discuss her path towards creating her own path in conservation, from school, to consulting, to starting a media company. Her advice and perspectives are super helpful for early career environmentalists!Want more wildlif
Year in Review 2025 ft. Futureswell
It was a big year at Futureswell. Let's talk about it. After all, weʻre in this together. 🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilityandthesea🌊 Resources - https://beacons.ai/futureswell🌍 Website - http://futureswell.org/💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell/✍️ Subscribe to our founderʻs ne
How we can stop new offshore drilling RIGHT NOW 🦦
"Thereʻs only two types of pipelines, the ones that have already put oil into our ocean, and the ones that will." In 2025 and 2026, 30+ new offshore drilling sites have been proposed by the Trump administration - but we can stop them.Submit public comment before January 23, 2026: https://linkly.link/2HicmJoin Futureswell!🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod
Can ecotourism be effective? ft. Gaya Island Resort case study
“Be open to models like this, because Iʻm watching the benefits while Iʻm here.” Today I wanted to share my experience at Gaya Island Resort, a small ecoresort off of Borneo, Malaysia, surrounded by marine protected areas. What is the structure of their ecotourism approach, and is it serving local communities? I share the activities they offer, the funding structure they use, and the pros and cons
Community Organizing for our Ocean ft. Hunter Miller of Oceana
“Just develop solid relationships and everything else will follow.”Hunter is an organizer with Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation. We talk about his early beginnings, what it means to be an effective organizer in the movement, and how to make waves through direct action for a better future.Learn more about Oceana: https://oceana.org🌊 Reso
Honest advice and tips for early ocean conservationists
Letʻs talk about some things I wish I knew earlier. 🌊 Learn More about FutureSwell by following us on: 🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast 🌍 Website - futureswell.org ✍️ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - The Ripple 🐙 Tiktok @futureswell 🐠 Instagram @futureswellThis is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media company aimed to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of mar
My biggest lessons in ocean conservation
“We get to imagine and build the future together.” This week, I share the most important lessons I've learned from 10 years working in the ocean climate movement. I originally gave this presentation to Ocean Uprise Summit on O'ahu, and felt a need to share it with you all <3 Join Futureswell!🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilitya
How do you restore an island? ft. Tommy and Austin of Island Conservation
“An island that has a really strong and healthy ecosystem will be more resilient because it that complete and comprehensive defense system.” Austin and Tommy are a brother pair who work for Island Conservation, an international NGO that works with islands communities to restore entire island ecosystems. They share their story as field biologists working around the world, across islands in the Paci
Ocean jobs: what is a consultant? ft. Carissa and Alex
“We wanted to do this episode so listeners know this is a pathway in the movement, with a lot of benefits.”Today Alex and I share the hows and why we work as consultants in ocean conservation, so you can see if its an option for you. We discuss the pros and cons, what skills you would need, what consulting roles may be available in the ocean conservation world. Learn More about FutureSwell 🙃🎧 🌊 Re
How to know if you are having burn out and what to do about it ft. Laura Hernandez
"We all suffer from burn out at some point, hereʻs how we address it." Working in ocean conservation and climate is a recipe for burn out, so letʻs learn how to identify and mitigate burn out! In this episode Laura and I dive into the 7 stages of rest, 12 stages of burn out, and ways to address burn out so you can sustain yourself.Connect with Laura IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurabeyondborders
How to get ocean leadership experience as a young person ft. Laura Hernandez
"None of these opportunities get planted on your lap. All of them you have to look for, or its a referral, so you should always research what you want to do." Today we sit down with Laura Hernandez, an international changemaker, neurodivergent advocate, and intersectional environmental to talk about how she got her start, and what lessons you can take to get leadership roles in your earl
UN Ocean Conference debrief ft. 30x30, deep sea mining, and the high seas treaty
We're back! Let's talk about everything that happened at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference, just how big the milestones were, and what it really means for our ocean. Missed you :) Join Futureswell!🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Podcast - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainabilityandthesea🌊 Resources - https://beacons.ai/futureswell🌍 Website - http://futureswell.org/💦 Oce
Your toolkit to defend planet ocean
Lets dive into the single tool you need to protect planet ocean, together. Topics: good ocean news, advocacy, how to take action with lawmakersFind ALL your elected officials: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officialsGet scripts with 5calls: https://5calls.orgJoin the ocean climate collective channel: https://www.instagram.com/carissaandclimate/?hl=enJoin Futureswell!🎧 Sustainability & The Sea Pod
How to be effective in ocean conservation under an anti-planet administration ft. Mark Haver
"We as young people need to step into our own power!"
Mark Haver is an ocean climate policy advocate who works with Sustainable Ocean Alliance to organize youth leaders for impact. We discuss his path toward this work, and how to effectively organize for the future we want during the incoming U.S. administration.
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Ocean Solution Stories with Surfrider CEO Chad Nelsen
"We will never clean beaches out of this mess, we need big systemic change.”
Letʻs talk ocean solutions with Dr. Chad Nelsen, a lifetime waterman and CEO of Surfrider Foundation. Surfrider is the worldsʻ largest grassroots network dedication to the protection and enjoyment of the ocean. In the last 6 months, Surfrider has sued Exxon Mobil, established a new Climate Action Program, supported a new
Why an environmental gap year could change your life! Ft. Michael Richards
"I wish I could go back and take this program" Gap years give young adults a chance to experience the world while building unforgettable memories before college. We sit down with Michael Richards to dive into how his Environmental Gap year program on Hawaiʻi Island is charting a new path for sustainability-minded leaders.
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Ocean policy in D.C. Debrief ft. the State Department
Carissa met with the State Department to learn about their ocean policy progress - here is how it went.
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How to stop deep sea mining from destroying the ocean [July 2024 ]
Everything you need to know about deep sea mining as an ocean conservation issue, and how to stop it with us.
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Studying sharks ft. Marine Bio John
Happy shark week! Today we sit down with PhD shark ecologist and science communicator John Hlavin (@marinebiojohn) to talk all things sharks, his winding road to his PhD, and his goals for his content. This is a must listen for those aspiring shark researcher!
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Coping with Ocean climate grief + hope ft. World Ocean Month recap
Tune into an ocean climate trauma dump as Carissa processes that Iceland reopening whaling while simultaneously celebrating progress against deep sea mining. This episode dives into how we carry the full range of emotions as ocean advocates.
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Building an inclusive queer women-led career ft. McKensea
"We need more people in the ocean space." McKenzie is a lot of things - a sustainable seafood advocate, a science creator, a naturalist, and the girl who was always dancing in Ruth Gateʻs lab. Listen to her story and us talk about her journey in marine science, applying for graduate school now, and how content creation fits into all of it.
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Our Ocean Greece Debrief ft. meeting Sylvia Earle
"You leave fundamentally changed as an ocean conservationist." Join this chaotic 1:1 debrief with Carissa sharing the BTS of Our Ocean Greece, the worlds largest annual ocean conference, from meeting Sylvia Earle to what the real potential of these spaces are.
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Cousteau Legacy of Youth Engagement ft. Sean Russell of EarthEcho International
"You don't have to be a marine biologist to do this work. The field is shifting for everyone."
Sean Russel is the Director of Youth Engagement for EarthEcho, and a lifetime ocean steward who has spearheaded conservation solutions from hosting youth-led summits to building ambassador programs under EarthEcho, founded by Jacques Cousteau's son and granddaughter.
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Answering YOUR ocean career questions!
“This is exactly what I wish I knew.” Carissa and Alex answer your questions about building a career in ocean conservation! Submit questions to be featured at hello@futureswell.org
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Full Debrief of Aspen Ideas Climate 2024
"You donʻt have to go because I just summarized it all for you" If youʻve ever wanted to join a climate conference, this is for you! Carissa summarizes the biggest takeaways from Aspen Ideas: Climate Future Leaders Summit including how to shift deep narratives, music festivals as a climate pathway, and some big tips on what weʻre slacking on to save the planet.
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The reality behind lobbying Congress
"Your most powerful tool for change is your personal story." Carissa and Alex debrief after her trip to Washington D.C. with World Wildlife Fund to lobby for federal plastic legislation. She shares the truth behind the experience! This is for all futureswellies interested in policy and advocacy.
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Saving the Great Barrier Reef ft. Divers for Climate
"People know climate change is the largest threat to our reef, but less than 5% know what climate action they can take to do something about it." Learn from social scientists Dr. Yolanda Waters and Executive Director of Divers for Climate, an Australia-based org working to mobilize dive communities around climate advocacy to save the Great Barrier Reef. We deep dive her social science re
Value of Climate Conferences [rerelease]
Have you every wanted to go to a climate conference? This week Futureswell is headed back to Aspen Ideas: Climate again this year, so weʻre resharing the experience from last year.
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Stoked on Solutions: Bali, Indonesia
"This episode is for people who are curious how other parts of the world are implementing ocean conservation at the community based level." After some hot takes about how rapid development and the portrayal of Bali online is harmful, Alex & Carissa discuss the ocean conservation solutions they experienced first-hand including coral restoration, beach clean ups, local food systems, se
Building bridges to the ocean ft. Ocean Stories
"If you are passionate about it, your skill is needed." In our first two on one interview, we sit down with Lydia and Sarah, co-hosts of the new Ocean Stories podcast. Ocean Stories focuses on reaching people with fun, entertaining, and positive ocean content so we can be inspired to protect it.
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Zero emission shipping is the future ft. Sailcargo
"We can make a powerful change - ship smart, ship less." Our current shipping industry accounts for 2% of global emissions - even though zero emission alternatives exist. We sit down with Alejandra Terán of SAILCARGO to discuss how they are charting a new course for this industry, guided by sustainable materials and practices.
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The Story of 12Tides & how kelp can regenerate our ocean ft. Co-founder Pat Schnettler
“Whatever you love and believe in, put those values to work in your career.” To kick off season 4, we sit down to hear the personal story of Pat Schnettler, cofounder of 12tides, a growing kelp chip brand. We discuss how he went from working in the industrial fishing industry to building a regenerative ocean farming that support kelp forests, farmers, and protects our planet.
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Year in Review 2023 ft. Futureswell founders Carissa & Alex
"That was THIS YEAR?!" Alex and Carissa reflect over the milestones Futureswell took in 2023, from our campaigns to our media channels to whatʻs in store for 2024. We couldnʻt be here without you all, so thank you for wanting to save the ocean with us. See you in 2024!
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All things climate adaptation ft. Hailey Campbell
“The most cost effective solutions is simply putting things back to the way it used to be before we overdeveloped.” Weʻre already locked into certain environmental changes, so we break down all things adaptation and mitigation with Hailey Campbell in Part 2 of our interview with her. We discuss Care About Climate, resources for you to engage in climate solutions, and how environmental adaptation r
Everything you need to know about COP28 ft. Hailey Campbell
“You have to go in with a plan, and we need to work together.” COP28 begins November 2023, with outcomes and climate commitments shared by mid-December. Consider this your COP crash course. This week we sit down with Hailey Campbell, a youth climate organizer who has dedicated most of her career to pushing for climate solutions internationally, especially during the annual Conference of Parties. W
Ocean Exploration Diaries Part 2 ft. life threatening ocean stories
"If Lauren didn't save me, I would have drowned." In part 2, Carissa and Alex share two more near-death experiences in the ocean. Alex gets a tsunami scared while living off-grid in a remote island at sea level, and Carissa panics in the biggest waves she's ever experienced on the North Shore of O'ahu (as a new surfer).
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Ocean Exploration Diaries ft life threatening ocean stories
"Did you really think you were going to die?" Carissa and Alex recount two near-death, quite sketchy ocean stories they both had, and explain exactly what happened. Alex ran out of air in Alaska at 60 feet, and Carissa ran out of gas on a zodiac offshore. Next week, come back for two more.
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Activating the ocean community & planting seatrees ft. Sustainable Surf, Alena Riggs
“Its about doing more good for our ocean, not less bad.” Founded in 2019, Seatrees and Sustainable Surfʻs is build solutions that our ocean desperately needs, and how you can support them. We sit down with Alena Riggs to learn all the details, from the growth of their ecoboards to activating the surf community, reforesting the ocean through seatrees and blue carbon ecosystems, and their ocean posi
How much money do marine conservationists make?
“Youre not going to make as much money as a big oil executive. But there is so much opportunity in this field and its only growing.” Today we sit down to answer the most burning question we get - how much money can you make in this field? We discuss job options, what can influence salary, and creative ways to make money in a field that is changing rapidly.
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Why ocean conservationists should care about climate week
"This work is ours to do." Today, Carissa sits down 1:1 to discuss the importance of climate protests, why this yearʻs climate week is important, and breaks down how ocean conservation and climate action is one in the same.
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Turning a bracelet into a movement ft. 4Ocean Co-founder Alex Schulze
"My goal has always been to make sustainability cool." Today we sit down with Alex Schulze of 4Ocean and discuss how he turned a new business into a movement for clean oceans. We go back to how it all began, the business model he used to create jobs and impact, and the importance of sharing your passion + purpose through storytelling. This episode is a must listen.
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Proof teens will save our ocean ft. DEEPSEAS
"If you have an idea and a skillset, you should try." Today Alex sits down with a group of inspiring high school students who came together on their own to develop solutions to illegal and unregulated fishing threats to the ocean - using coding and artificial intelligence. Their project, DEEPSEAS, is an incredible example of what is possible when passionate people work together to build
Stoked on Solutions: San Juan Islands
"National Geographic would have paid to be here." Carissa and Alex sit down to reflect on their bucket list trip to the San Juan Islands to see orcas, and all the conservation lessons we can use as templates. We share our incredible experience seeing transient orcas in the wild, watching them hunt, and the deep knowledge the naturalists had. We also discuss some sustainability tourism ap
Plastic Free July ft. hot takes and lessons
"PFJ is so deeply rooted in privilege and access, sustainability was rooted out of survival and low income folks have been practicing this for so much longer." Plastic Free July is attractive to sustainability-minded folks for a number of reasons, but I wanted to highlight all the lessons Iʻve learned along the way so you donʻt have to learn them the hard way - all from my backyard (sorr
Why the movement needs more ocean podcasts ft. Andrew Lewin
"We need to make sure these stories end up on the same platform." If you've ever asked "how can I live for a better ocean?" this episode is for you. Today we sit down with someone I've looked up to for a long time, Andrew Lewin. He is the host of "How to Protect the Ocean," one of the original ocean conservation podcasts for almost 10 years of episodes. We dis
Starting your sustainability journey ft. Unlitter, Shannon Sawtell
"I want to be friends with people who want to clean up trash on a Saturday." This episode is for listeners that are just beginning their sustainability journey, and want to #Unlittertheirhabits and life! Shannon from Unlitter sit down to discuss how the Unlitter team began a national community as college students, and brought waste solutions to life: from biodegradable glitter to thrift
World Ocean Day Recap ft. Riley
How did you spend World Ocean Day? FutureSwell founders, Alex and Carissa, sit down to share with you all of our WOD adventures with the work we did with community organizations! FutureSwell first joined up with Parley for the Oceans alongside Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii and Ambassadors for Aloha help restore costal habitat and share it. Then we went to Ocean Fest at WaiKai to connect with surfe
Diving for work and conservation ft. Max Kushner
“If you’re in a position to do something, you have to do something.” Today we sit down with Max Kushner, a diver and ocean conservationist based on Hawai'i Island. We talk through what is needed to make diving a career, what responsible diving looks like and how we can all support it, the importance of policy, and shark finning and conservation. This episode is great for anyone
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Stoked on Solutions: Palau, Chile, Galapagos
Today we share and discuss three examples of ocean conservation solutions that could be replicated and applied elsewhere, including sea turtle conservation campaign in Palau, a bottom-up marine protected area approach in Chile, and the approach to tourism management in the Galápagos Islands. Consider how you can replicate these solution models for your own work or community.
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Future of Climate Press ft. Max Sano of Greenzine
“You don’t have to confine yourself to one type of expression.” Today Carissa sits down with Max Sano, a Gen Z founder of Greenzine, an interdisciplinary, intersectional and multimedia storytelling platform by youth leaders working to raise public awareness on underreported environmental topics. We talk about the need for better climate coverage, in many forms, and how YOU can contribute as a crea
Advice for future ocean conservationists
"It was the soft skills all along." Sit down with us while we dish out the most valuable advice for future ocean conservationists over some late morning coffee. We had to learn all these lessons the hard way, so you donʻt have to! We speak on schools, programs, skills to gain, and building your network.
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A lifetime of activism ft. Doorae Shin
“If weʻre compassionate and care about the environment and future generations, we need to ask ourselves if we are living every day in a way that allows our values to shine through? And voting.” We sit down with one of the most inspiring people Iʻve had a privilege to work with, Doorae Shin, an activist for a lifetime and incredible environmentalist. We recount her journey in advocacy and activism,
Value of Climate Conferences
"We are all the ocean." Learn about the value of attending climate conferences as an early-career professional, how to make the most out of your experience, and how to get there in the first place. In this solo episode, Carissa recounts her experience as a speaker at Aspen Ideas Climate and representing the ocean in the climate conversation.
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How to change the climate social fabric of society ft. Peter Kalmus
"I cannot go on with the knowledge of whatʻs coming without doing everything I can to stop it. I canʻt look away from this, and frankly, I donʻt understand people who can." Join us for a conversation with Dr. Peter Kalmus, a NASA climate scientist, also known as the climate activist who chained himself to Chase Bank in LA in 2022. Peter shares exactly how to make the climate movement more powerful
How to study dolphin & whale behavior ft. Dr. Adam Pack
"Seek out opportunities to explore our ocean as much as you can." Carissa interviews her friend and colleague Dr. Adam Pack, a researcher who has been studying dolphins and whales in Hawaiian waters for the last twenty years. We worked on the same team during the September 2022 National Geographic expedition studying cetacean vocalizations in Hawaiian waters. What I love about Adam is how much I c
Blue Mind Living ft. Pioneer Dr. J Nichols
"Get in the water." Blue mind is the area of research and understanding of the ways that water makes us more focused, centered, calm, present, creative, and content. Dr. Nichols pioneered this concept through his book, Blue Mind Theory, as part of his career as a marine biologist and conservationist. We sit down for a lovely conversation about his journey, the different types of water that can sup
Holding businesses accountable to decarbonize ft. Jenny Morgan
“Itʻs not just governments or nonprofits, businesses can have a huge impact on climate change.” Can we reach our climate goals globally if businesses donʻt change? Jenny Morgans works to help businesses do better for the planet - from carbon removal to carbon avoidance to certifications and changing their internal systems. She provides tools and pathways for companies to make a real change and hel
Make a career out of cleaning our ocean ft. Lauren Chamberlain
“It has always been trash for me.” Come listen to marine debris-ologist Lauren Chamberlain talk about how she has dedicated her life to protecting our oceans against plastic pollution, and what the biggest sources of marine debris are from a first-hand perspective. From hosting beach clean ups as a kid to running a marine debris program to participating in expeditions to clean up fishing gear from
Year in Review ft. The Conservationist Collective
"What did we do this year? What didnʻt we do this year?" Alex and Carissa sit down over wine to review what exactly our team did this year at The Conservationist Collective. From the projects we supported, the media campaigns we ran, or the clients we worked with, our goal was to bring you into the trenches of what our company and work is like behind the scenes. Thank you for an incredible communi
Plant Corals, Save the World ft. Dr. David Vaughan
“Young people might think they canʻt get a job in marine conservation, but they CAN. Now is the time.” Dr. David Vaughan is a coral restoration expert, founder of Plant a Million Corals, and passionate conservationist. He is responsible for developing coral micro-fragmentation by accident, which is an extremely effective coral restoration technique that is widely used today (including in Hawaiʻi).
Introducing Sustainability & The Sea!
Made by ocean people, for ocean people. Led by two marine conservationists committed to building bridges, Sustainability & The Sea is a collection of conversations about saving our ocean - what are the problems, who is solving them, how itʻs being done, and how we can all participate. Made for the ocean-minded, this show will introduce you to the challenges our ocean faces, and the amazing peo
How to build a youth-led ocean climate movement ft. Bodhi Patil
“Ask those who know more than you, ask questions to people you believe have the answers, and ask yourself what you can bring to the table for our ocean.” After returning from COP27 in Egypt, Bodhi Patil sits down with us to share the biggest ocean takeaways from the experience, and his messages to youth. As a young ocean climate solutionist, Bodhi is personally building bridges and programs that r
Our Paths: How we became marine biologists
"Apply yourself early and often, and get what experience you can - it is going to be applicable in some way or another." Carissa and Alex sit down to share how they got where they are now, and answer all your questions along the way. What major should you choose? What classes should you take in college? How can you make sure that you are specializing in what you want? We answer it all and share ou
How to Work in Coral Restoration ft. Brooke Elzweig
"No matter what your field was in, you can still get into coral restoration. Don't lose faith, there's so many more opportunities coming in this decade." Today we sit down and talk with the magnificent Brooke Elzweig, a coral restoration leader who has experience from Florida to the Red Sea. Coral restoration as a field is experiencing a rapid surge in resources and attention by large institutions
What is a National Geographic expedition really like?
"All of us there were unified because we dedicated our lives to the natural world, and care and value discovery and exploration." In this episode Alex interviews Carissa about the National Geographic expedition she just returned from. After two weeks aboard the Nautilus with Ocean Exploration Trust and National Geographic Society, Carissa and a team of explorers, storytellers, and other educators
How to Save the Ocean: Part 1
"Is it actually too late to save the ocean? It's too late to expect someone else to." In this solo episode, Carissa sits breaks down some extremely high impact ways to actually save the ocean that you can start doing today. We simplify two large-scale conservation topics you should know about: 30x30 Marine Protected Areas and Deep Sea Mining, and then go into individual (but collective) actions yo
Collaboration > Competition
"We don't want to perpetuate these systems of exploitation in marine conservation, we want to make sure that everyone feels included." In this episode Alex and Carissa, co-founders of The Conservationist Collective, sit down and discuss how the competition mindset inhibits real change in marine science and conservation. We discuss examples from our own experience, and unpack systemic ways this out
Let's Talk Sharks: Stigma & Stories
"The more time you spend in the ocean the more you can break down your own conceptions about sharks" In honor of Shark Week, Carissa and Alex sit down after a long episode break to discuss sharks, how their reputation was formed, and the threats to shark populations globally including the shark meat trade and our current conceptions about them. We go through all of our own personal experiences wit
Collaborative Conservation in Washington DC ft. Anita Harrington
“When it comes to climate change, I've learned that you really have to slow down and consider the values and loyalties of the other groups that you are working with.” This week, we sit down with Anita Harrington to discuss the huge role policy plays in marine conservation. Anita is a marine scientist who studied great white sharks, whales, and box jellies and is now a Knauss Fellow working in the
The Power of Media and Cetacean Captivity ft. Natalie Parra
"With so many different forms of media and the accessibility of information, people can start questioning what they have been told and acting on what they think is right." On this episode, we sit down with Natalie Parra to discuss the importance of media in conservation. Natalie recalls how she got into conservation and how her organization Keiko Conservation got started and the tangible results t
Pioneering Marine Debris Research ft. Jenna Karr of CMDR
"So often, when you think of scientists, you think they have all these concrete answers. But when it comes to plastic research, we have only answered this tiny percentage of what is really going on and there are still so many unknowns." We sat down with Jenna Karr with the Center of Marine Debris Research (CMDR) to learn about the ground breaking work being conducted in regards to plastic pollutio
Building Socially Sustainable Fisheries ft. Gabby Lout
"It's time to rethink what sustainable fisheries really are and to include the social impact as well as environmental." On this episode we talk with PhD candidate Gabby Lout to discuss the intersection between women, human rights, and the environmental issues surrounding the fishing industry. Gabby dives into her groundbreaking social science research in artisanal, small-scale fisheries in Guyana.
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Creative Conservation ft. Ilana Nimz
"We know what we need to do." Ilana Nimz is a marine biologist, artist, educator, and ecological consultant. In this episode, she recounts stories from the northwestern Hawaiian Islands in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, shares how art and other creative mediums can be used for the planet, and talks about all the ways she's helping save our oceans - from seabirds to videos.
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