So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist

So, so much has been covered in 100 episodes. Here we recap some of the most important topics covered. Full transcript: marinebio.life/100 Support the show GET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨ Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE PURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ DROP A LITTLE SOMETHING INTO THE ✨TIP JAR✨ Check out the @marinebio.life Instagram

Melissa Cristina Márquez is a marine science education expert, TEDx speaker, author, and podcast host currently finishing her doctoral degree. She has been featured in NPR, Allure, InStyle, GQ, Seeker, Popular Science, and appeared on Disney+, BBC, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, Acciona, and Good Morning America. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Mexico, Melissa has worked at the forefront of marine science education and communication for over a decade, her work taking her all over the world to the US, New Zealand, and now Australia. In this episode, we chat about how Melissa balances science and outreach, the importance of role models, and her work demystifying misunderstood predators. Show Notes: marinebio.life/99 Support the show GET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨ Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE PURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ DROP A LITTLE SOMETHING INTO THE ✨TIP JAR✨ Check out the @marinebio.life Instagram

Emily Velasquez is a student who currently lives in Mozambique. Though a newcomer to the country, she’s followed her curiosity to help answer some of the most pressing questions that this region- and the world- faces. From mangrove reforestation to using red algae in cattle feed to reduce methane emissions, Emily’s projects and goals are wide ranging with positive, long-lasting implications. Show Notes: marinebio.life/98 Support the show GET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨ Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE PURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ DROP A LITTLE SOMETHING INTO THE ✨TIP JAR✨ Check out the @marinebio.life Instagram

Andrea Richey is the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Shark Foundation. After decades as a corporate lawyer, Andrea realized that she wanted to give back more in life, and found her passion in saving sharks in the very epicenter of the shark fin trade. Through her work, Andrea has educated thousands of students, created lasting change in her community, and, through her TED talk, reached thousands more. One of the biggest takeaways from Andrea’s story is that you don’t have to have a degree or be “qualified” to save our oceans– you just have to care- and take action Show Notes: marinebio.life/97 Support the show GET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨ Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE PURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ DROP A LITTLE SOMETHING INTO THE ✨TIP JAR✨ Check out the @marinebio.life Instagram

William Trubridge is the world’s deepest man, with an unassisted freediving record to 102m or 334 feet. He holds eighteen freediving records and six world champion titles, and is able to hold his breath for over seven minutes. He has spent an extraordinary amount time in and around the ocean in his lifetime, completing nearly unfathomable underwater challenges. William offers a fascinating way of translating his freediving techniques into the everyday world and he shares them here. Show Notes: marinebio.life/96 Support the show GET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨ Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE PURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ DROP A LITTLE SOMETHING INTO THE ✨TIP JAR✨ Check out the @marinebio.life Instagram

Divya Karnad is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at Ashoka University in India. The focus of her work is marine conservation and fisheries management. She won the global Future for Nature Award in recognition for her work with InSeason Fish, a sustainable seafood initiative that she founded. Divya is published in scientific journals like Ambio, Biological Conservation, Conservation Biology, Marine Policy and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science and offers a unique perspective on fishing and fishing communities. Support the show GET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨ Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE PURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ DROP A LITTLE SOMETHING INTO THE ✨TIP JAR✨ Check out the @marinebio.life Instagram

Brooke Lynn Elzweig is an engineer and a marine biologist. Growing up, marine science took center stage with school projects focused on the ocean and marine science sleep away camps. When it came time for higher education, Brooke chose to pursue engineering in a land-locked state. The siren song of the sea is a powerful one, and after graduation, Brooke found herself once more back in the marine science realm. This time, she’s traveling overseas to Saudi Arabia as a Project Coordinator for the Shushah Island Coral Reefscape Project with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and NEOM. In today’s episode, Brooke shares her journey from rescuing sea turtles in drains to working on the largest coral restoration project on the planet. Show Notes: marinebio.life/94 Support the show GET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨ Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE PURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ DROP A LITTLE SOMETHING INTO THE ✨TIP JAR✨ Check out the @marinebio.life Instagram

Erich Hoyt has spent much of his life on or beside the ocean, working with whales and dolphins. He is a noted conservationist, scientist, and an award-winning author, he actually wrote the first ever book on Orcas, or Killer Whales. A former Vannevar Bush Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Erich is currently a research fellow at Whale and Dolphin Conservation, co-chair of the IUCN Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force, and author of the new book "PLANKTONIA: The nightly migration of the ocean’s smallest creatures” from Firefly Books. In this episode we chat about making a living from passion projects, Erich’s work with Orcas, and all about the greatest migration on earth that happens twice a night, every night in the deep blue sea. show notes: marinebio.life/93 Support the show GET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨ Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE PURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ DROP A LITTLE SOMETHING INTO THE ✨TIP JAR✨ Check out the @marinebio.life Instagram

Maddy McAllister is the Senior Curator for Maritime Archaeology at James Cook University and the Museum of Tropical Queensland. In her words, Maddy is a maritime archeologist and shipwreck detective. In today’s episode we chat about the ghost story that inspired Maddy’s career, how technology has helped shape the archeology field, how to identify a shipwreck, and why telling these stories is so important. Show Notes: marinebio.life/92 Support the show GET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨ Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE PURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ DROP A LITTLE SOMETHING INTO THE ✨TIP JAR✨ Check out the @marinebio.life Instagram

Stephan Abel is the the President and CEO of Ferry Cove Shellfish, an oyster hatchery located along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. Starting off his career, Stephan didn’t even consider going into natural sciences or natural resources at all. In fact, he was military. In today’s episode, Stephan shares his story, transitioning from flying helicopters for the US Navy to working for big name start ups like Sallie-Mae and Career Builder before taking the leap into the world of natural resource management. Stephan has some key insights into what it takes to change industries, and he shares them here today. Show Notes: marinebio.life/91 Support the show GET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨ Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE PURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ DROP A LITTLE SOMETHING INTO THE ✨TIP JAR✨ Check out the @marinebio.life Instagram

Chris Maingot is an ocean engineer and physical oceanographer. Growing up in South Florida, Chris always felt at home in the water and- after a slight deviation down the path of pre-med- decided to pursue a career in the ocean. Today we chat about what an ocean engineer is, what a physical oceanographer does, and about some crazy ocean phenomenon including waves underneath the waves- nature is wild. Scuba for Beginners Show Notes Support the show GET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨ Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE PURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ DROP A LITTLE SOMETHING INTO THE ✨TIP JAR✨ Check out the @marinebio.life Instagram

For four decades, Dr. Megan Davis has been working with the iconic queen conch in Florida and all over the Caribbean. In today’s episode, Megan shares how at age 16, she knew she wanted to do conch aquaculture, and how she’s been at the forefront of conch science and aquaculture since. Megan shares how conch is being restored all over the Caribbean, some crazy facts about the iconic species, and what a conch pearl looks like. Her passion for these shelled creatures is contagious; you’re in for a treat. This episode is brought to you by Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. For over 50 years, FAU Harbor Branch has been in relentless pursuit of Ocean Science for a Better World®. Located in Fort Pierce, Florida, FAU Harbor Branch’s cutting-edge research focuses on marine ecosystem conservation, aquaculture, the connection between ocean and human health, and technological innovation and national defense. During my time as part of the undergraduate Semester By the Sea program, I learned so much about the ocean and what it takes to become a good scientist. The programs and opportunities offered at FAU Harbor Branch have continued to swell since! To learn more, and how you can get involved, please visit www.fau.edu/hboi. Show notes : marinebio.life/89 Support the show GET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨ Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE PURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ DROP A LITTLE SOMETHING INTO THE ✨TIP JAR✨ Check out the @marinebio.life Instagram

Dr. Joshua Voss is the Executive Director of NOAA's Cooperative Institute for Ocean Exploration, Research, and Technology and an Associate Research Professor at Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. His research interests? Coral. In today’s episode, we chat about coral reefs, both shallow and mesophotic (or slightly deeper water), their health, how they’re explored. Josh is a certified technical rebreather diver and scuba instructor who has completed over 1500 scientific dives and led more than 35 scientific expeditions. He shares how his field work is accomplished, how crime scene investigation methods translates to coral, and how you, as a stakeholder, can get involved. This episode is brought to you by Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. For over 50 years, FAU Harbor Branch has been in relentless pursuit of Ocean Science for a Better World®. Located in Fort Pierce, Florida, FAU Harbor Branch’s cutting-edge research focuses on marine ecosystem conservation, aquaculture, the connection between ocean and human health, and technological innovation and national defense. During my time as part of the undergraduate Semester By the Sea program, I learned so much about the ocean and what it takes to become a good scientist. The programs and opportunities offered at FAU Harbor Branch have continued to swell since! To learn more, and how you can get involved, please visit fau.edu/hboi. Click here for show notes. Click here for "Scuba for Beginners" Support the show GET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨ Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE PURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ DROP A LITTLE SOMETHING INTO THE ✨TIP JAR✨ Check out the @marinebio.life Instagram

Outdoor environmental educator Amy Osborne joins us on the show today. Starting her career as a rowing coach, Amy discovered her passion for teaching- and particularly teaching the outdoors- a little bit later in life. This led her to the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, Wyoming, and California. It also gave her the opportunity with PolarTrec to conduct research at McMurdo Research Station in Antarctica, something we chat about quite a bit today. Amy shares what life on the ice is like, how this opportunity came about, and the importance of connecting with your place. Show notes : marinebio.life/87 Photo credits : Amy Osborne pulls up the plankton tow net from a hole in the ice inside the Jetty Hut. McMurdo Sound, Antarctica. Photo by Denise Hardoy (PolarTREC 2019), Courtesy of ARCUS. Support the show GET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨ Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE PURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ DROP A LITTLE SOMETHING INTO THE ✨TIP JAR✨ Check out the @marinebio.life Instagram

Film-maker, broadcaster, photographer, and outdoor swimmer Calum Maclean joins us on the podcast today. Calum is a host on the BBC Social, and has his own wildly popular YouTube, Instagram, and now TikTok channels. His new book, “1001 Outdoor Swimming Tips” is written to get people out in and excited about being submerged in nature. Today’s episode is a fun one chatting about all things swimming outside- in both the ocean and freshwater bodies. Calum shares insights into what it’s like outdoor swimming, and why you should get started today. He also shares some of the best adventure stories, including his field story at the end, so stay tuned for that. Show notes : marinebio.life/86 scuba guide, click here. Support the show GET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨ Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE PURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ DROP A LITTLE SOMETHING INTO THE ✨TIP JAR✨ Check out the @marinebio.life Instagram

Entrepreneur, marine biologist, educator, and dive instructor, Danél Wentzel joins us on the show. Danél shares her journey from landlocked farmland in rural South Africa to becoming an instructor with over 600 dives under her belt, four minute breath holds, and her own show and company. As a self proclaimed “freelance marine biologist” Danél has some incredible stories and experiences to share, including surviving a shark attack (you’ll have to listen to the end for that one!) show notes : marinebio.life/85 scuba guide, click here. Support the show GET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨ Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE PURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ DROP A LITTLE SOMETHING INTO THE ✨TIP JAR✨ Check out the @marinebio.life Instagram

Past SYWTBAMB intern Aislinn Olthoff joins us on the show today! Inspired by nature around her and Jane Goodall, Aislinn took a gap year after high school in order to figure out where her interests lie. A pivotal volunteer opportunity working with elephants in Asia firmly pointed her to her degree in Wildlife Conservation. Not one to sit idylly by, Aislinn did quite a bit of traveling and work during her undergrad, including to Costa Rica, Africa, and Paris. Then she decided to turn her focus below the surface of the waves, and discovered the SYWTBAMB podcast. This led her to an amazing position as a naturalist working in close proximity to humpback whales in Hawai’i. Aislinn has such a great story, and some really great insights into the conservation world and connecting with nature. show notes: marinebio.life/83 Support the show GET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨ Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE PURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ DROP A LITTLE SOMETHING INTO THE ✨TIP JAR✨ Check out the @marinebio.life Instagram

With an undergraduate, two masters under her belt, Constance Schéré is currently working on her PhD studying MPAs. In this super wide ranging episode we chat about how Constance went from a history degree to studying marine science and then conservation, how growing up next to a marine protected area influences her work now, and how she’s brought it full circle. We leap all over the pond, from Constance's native France to the US to Northern Ireland, and we also chat about the difference between the French, English, and American university systems (Constance has experienced all three), and when a university will actually kick you out. Constance recently co-authored a publication with the British Ecological Society about 30 x 30, and she shares just what that means and how we’re looking. Constance shares three pretty amazing field stories at the end of the episode, so be sure to stay tuned for that. show notes: marinebio.life/83 Support the show GET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨ Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE PURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ DROP A LITTLE SOMETHING INTO THE ✨TIP JAR✨ Check out the @marinebio.life Instagram

Isobel Yeo is a marine volcanologist, which means she studies volcanoes underwater. Volcanoes are found everywhere, and we really don’t know that much about them. Today, Izzy and I chat about why it can actually be easier to study space than the ocean, and what field work really looks like including playing with ROVs and seeing fish with feet in thousands of feet of water. We chat about blue mining and what that means and how we, in our everyday lives, impact it. Izzy also explains the complexity of naming underwater seamounts, and I have a request for any listeners that like maps about halfway through, so stay tuned for that. Show Notes: marinebio.life/82 Support the show GET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨ Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE PURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ DROP A LITTLE SOMETHING INTO THE ✨TIP JAR✨ Check out the @marinebio.life Instagram

If you’ve listened to episode 2 of the podcast, you’ve already heard Jessica’s story and the genesis of her research. Today, we start right where we left off in that episode. Jessica shares a few of her many exciting projects including identifying and describing a third species of manta, tagging the mantas, and future projects with guitarfish. We chat about how the manta project has evolved from bowriding to droning, how it's grown from a side project to full time endeavor, and how Jessica’s work was featured in Nat Geo. Show Notes: marinebio.life/81 Support the show GET THE *FREE* COURSE: ✨ BACK TO NATURE ✨ Daily drops of goodness to bring your closer to Ocean, Nature, and Yourself GET THE *FREE* GUIDE: HOW TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST WITHOUT THE DEGREE PURCHASE ✨ SCUBA FOR BEGINNERS ✨ DIRECT DOWNLOAD DROPS OF GOODNESS, TO YOUR INBOX: ✨JOIN MY NEWSLETTER✨ DROP A LITTLE SOMETHING INTO THE ✨TIP JAR✨ Check out the @marinebio.life Instagram