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This is Marine Conservation | ocean science, stories, and solutions to protect our blue planet

This is Marine Conservation | ocean science, stories, and solutions to protect our blue planet

Casey Snook 13 Episodes Jul 25, 2026

This Is Marine Conservation is a podcast that brings ocean science, stories, and solutions to listeners who love the sea. Hosted by a young female marine scientist, the show blends storytelling, accessible science, and actionable steps to help protect the ocean. Episodes feature conversations with researchers, conservationists, divers, and everyday ocean lovers, as well as solo episodes about life in the field. The podcast aims to make marine conservation feel personal and doable for everyone.

Episodes

She Googled "How to Start a Nonprofit." Now Imani Black Is Building a Path Into Aquaculture for Everyone.
She Googled "How to Start a Nonprofit." Now Imani Black Is Building a Path Into Aquaculture for Everyone. Jul 25, 2026 4541 Ep 014: What happens when you see something that changes the entire course of your career... in the first six minutes of a Netflix show?In this episode, I sit down with Imani Black, founder and CEO of Minorities in Aquaculture (MIA). Imani spent about five years as a commercial oyster farmer on the Eastern Shore of Maryland before Googling "how to start a nonprofit" in 2020 and building
His Films Helped Create a National Park. Now Wildlife Cinematographer Erick Higuera is Aiming His Camera at Hammerheads.
His Films Helped Create a National Park. Now Wildlife Cinematographer Erick Higuera is Aiming His Camera at Hammerheads. Jul 17, 2026 4038 Ep 013: Can film move the needle for marine conservation? The answer is an unequivocal YES.Underwater cinematographer Erick Higuera is not only a genius with a camera, but he's also a marine biologist and passionate advocate for his home, the Mexican Pacific. He's been diving these waters since 1997, meaning he's had a front row seat to some of the worst environmental decline in the
Sustainable Seafood 101: 4 Simple Tips to Make Better Choices at the Seafood Counter
Sustainable Seafood 101: 4 Simple Tips to Make Better Choices at the Seafood Counter Jun 30, 2026 1773 Ep 012: Sustainable seafood sounds simple... until you're standing at the counter, staring at five kinds of white fish with zero idea what to buy. In this episode, I'm breaking down five low-effort, high-impact tips for making better seafood choices, no marine science degree required! In this episode, we chat about why eating local matters, what eating low on the food chain actually mean
Meet the Special "Flonduran" Corals Thriving Against All Odds — and the Woman Championing Them, Juli Berwald
Meet the Special "Flonduran" Corals Thriving Against All Odds — and the Woman Championing Them, Juli Berwald Jun 22, 2026 3989 Ep 011: What would you say if someone told you there was a thriving coral reef in a bay full of industrial pollution, sediment runoff, and unusually warm water — and that it had been there for many years? You'd probably say that's impossible. Juli Berwald said the same thing, and then she got on a plane to Honduras to see it for herself.Juli is an ocean scientist, award-winning author of
I Had a Terrible Marine Conservation Volunteering Experience. Here's How to Avoid my Mistakes.
I Had a Terrible Marine Conservation Volunteering Experience. Here's How to Avoid my Mistakes. Jun 15, 2026 2584 Ep 010: Earlier this year, I went to volunteer with a marine conservation organization in the Bali area of Indonesia... and within three days of arriving, I had quit. This episode is the story of what happened, and more importantly, what I learned from it, so you don't have to make the same mistakes I did.This episode is really about something bigger than any one organization. It's about
5 Reasons You Should Learn to Scuba Dive If You Want to Work in Marine Science & Conservation
5 Reasons You Should Learn to Scuba Dive If You Want to Work in Marine Science & Conservation Jun 6, 2026 1941 Ep 009: Learning to dive was THE thing that jump-started my marine conservation career. But it taught me a lot more than just how to be a mermaid. I gained valuable skills and abilities that have boosted my resume, gotten me jobs, and kept me going in challenging times in my career.I'm here to convince you to get in the water! Learning to dive might be one of the single most transformative th
Turtles, Trash, and Tourism on Gili Trawangan with Siân Williams of the Gili Eco Trust
Turtles, Trash, and Tourism on Gili Trawangan with Siân Williams of the Gili Eco Trust May 26, 2026 4475 Ep 008: What does it actually look like to build a conservation life on a tiny tropical island?Siân Williams came to Gili Trawangan for six weeks in 2012, and thirteen years later, she's built an amazing career at the Gili Eco Trust. From running coral propagation projects using natural micro-fragmentation, leading Proyek Penyu (the only all-female turtle ranger team in Indonesia), and hostin
How to Actually Break Into a Marine Conservation Career with "Conservation Queen"  Camille Lasbleiz
How to Actually Break Into a Marine Conservation Career with "Conservation Queen" Camille Lasbleiz May 13, 2026 4068 Ep 007: What does it actually look like to build a career in marine conservation? In this episode, I sit down with Camille Lasbleiz (aka the Conservation Queen) on Gili Air, Indonesia, after we randomly realized on Instagram that we were two islands away from each other. (The universe really does deliver.)Camille's story is so good. She went from wanting to be a dolphin trainer as a kid, to w
3 Things I’m Learning in Real Time About Building a Career in Marine Conservation
3 Things I’m Learning in Real Time About Building a Career in Marine Conservation Feb 17, 2026 1646 Ep 006: If you’ve ever dreamed of working in marine conservation or becoming a marine scientist, especially in hands-on, field-based roles, this episode is for you.In this honest and unfiltered solo episode, I’m sharing three things I’m learning in real time about building a career in marine science. This isn’t advice from someone who has “made it.” It’s perspective from someone in the messy middl
Better Data, Better Fishing: Inside Rhode Island’s Recreational Fishing Survey with Fisheries Specialist Nate Andrews
Better Data, Better Fishing: Inside Rhode Island’s Recreational Fishing Survey with Fisheries Specialist Nate Andrews Feb 3, 2026 3375 Ep 005: In this episode, I sit down with Nate Andrews, my boss and mentor at the RI DEM Division of Marine Fisheries. We chat about his original inspiration to be a scientist and the career path that led him to DEM.Nate now works on the Access Point Angler Intercept Survey (APAIS), a program that studies recreational fishers and uses data to make important management decisions. We chat about how d
Inside Fishing Gear Recovery & Marine Debris with “Ocean Garbage Fella” Fritz McGirr
Inside Fishing Gear Recovery & Marine Debris with “Ocean Garbage Fella” Fritz McGirr Jan 31, 2026 3153 Ep 004: What happens to fishing gear when it’s lost at sea? And how does it impact whales, fisheries, and our oceans?In this episode, I’m joined by Fritz McGirr, a former touring percussionist turned marine biologist and self-proclaimed “ocean garbage fella.” Fritz works with the Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown, Massachusetts, where he helps recover ghost gear (ALDFG: Abandoned, Lost, o
The Ocean’s Biggest Win in Decades: The High Seas Treaty, Explained
The Ocean’s Biggest Win in Decades: The High Seas Treaty, Explained Jan 30, 2026 1269 Ep 003: What is the High Seas Treaty, and why is it being called one of the biggest ocean conservation wins in decades? In this beginner-friendly episode of This Is Marine Conservation, I break down the High Seas Treaty (also known as the UN agreement on biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction) and explain what it means for the future of the ocean.You’ll learn what the high seas are, why they’ve

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